Prop firms aren’t stupid, (based on data from FTMO, MyForexFunds before shutdown, and The5%ers).

Most Traders Fail - Like, 90%+

They know most traders will blow their accounts before passing. Here’s why:

- Time pressure makes people dumb.
- Tiny drawdown limits mean one bad day can wreck you.
- Scary spread during session start, random slippage

The statistics don’t lie: ( based on FTMO Report - 2023)

- Only 10-15% pass the evaluation phase.
- Of those, Only 50-60% stays funded for max 2-3 months
- 5 % Top earners make $50k-$200k/year- but they’re rare.

The ones who last? They’re the 5% who trade without emotions.

1. They don’t rush.
2. They risk a max of 1% per trade,
even less when in drawdown.
3. They have one simple strategy
and can stick to it.

But… Should You Try It?  ✅ YES if:
You’re disciplined, have a strategy, and ready to accept a few failures.

Must note, All Prop firms aren’t a scam… but they’re not easy money. You have to understand their rules, mainly the hidden rules to secure your payout.

SMC came from ICT… but they’re not exactly the same.

Let’s break it down:

ICT (Inner Circle Trader):
Developed by Michael J. Huddleston

Focuses on liquidity, market maker models, and how big players move the market.

Heavy emphasis on time & price, daily/weekly bias, and institutional order flow.

Concepts include: Liquidity Pools, SMT, Judas Swing, Optimal Trade Entry (OTE)

SMC (Smart Money Concepts):
A modern, simplified version of ICT.

Popularized on YouTube and IG by various mentors. Like - Casper smc

Core ideas:

Break of Structure (BOS)

Supply & Demand Zones

Liquidity Grabs

Mitigation Blocks

Easier to digest, more visual—perfect for retail traders.

So what's the difference?

✅ ICT is the foundation — deeper, more complex, theory-rich.
✅ SMC is the evolution — practical, strategy-focused, easier to apply.

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