☕️ GM Munchers! If this trading week were a movie, it’d be called Waiting for Something to Happen — featuring markets that move slower than my morning coffee drip. 😴

The good news is we’re here to spice things up and help you never pick a prop firm that vanishes faster than my paycheck on rent day.

On today’s menu:

• The Ultimate Guide To Never Getting Your Payout Rejected 🥇

• This Prop Firm Promotion Ends In 48 Hours ⏰ 

• Surprise! Inflation's Sticking Around – Here’s How It Impacts Your Trades 📊

• Weekend Reading: Elon Musk + Robovan 😏 

What’s The #1 Prop Firm Right Now? 🤔 

What makes a prop firm worth its salt?

When 2024 has already seen enough prop firms disappear faster than my enthusiasm for Monday mornings, it’s a good question to ask. 😬

Thing is, it’s not an easy answer. ❌ 

Some firms offer stellar trading conditions, but if their challenges are impossible to pass—what’s the point?

Or they might have rock-bottom prices, but if they dodge payouts like it’s dodgeball day in gym class…hard pass.

Enter The Prop Firm Power Filter (patent pending) — your Middle Way to filter the good from the questionable.

Our goal is to help you avoid wasting time on firms that sound great but deliver about as much as a vending machine with an “Out of Order” sign. 🕒

Let’s dive in.

The 5-Step Prop Firm Power Filter 🔍

Here’s our 5-step framework to evaluate any prop firm and stack the odds in your favour.

1/ Firm Longevity Check 📅

Has the firm been around for a minute?

A firm with a track record over six months (ideally a year) shows it can handle market shocks (think MetaTrader shut down & Deel leaving the industry).

No one wants to be with a firm that’s here today, gone tomorrow.

Score:
1 = Less than 6 months
2 = 6 months - 1 year
3 = 1+ year

2/ Payout Record Analysis 💸

The holy grail of prop firms: reliable payouts. ✅ 

A handful of complaints? Fine, that’s normal, as firms need to enforce their rules.

But too many? 🚩

Score:
1 = Constant complaints
2 = Some issues
3 = Mostly smooth payouts

3/ Challenge Realism Assessment 🎯

Is the challenge achievable, or do you need a miracle?

Firms with unrealistic challenges often signal deeper issues. Look for a firm with industry-standard challenges—it’s a sign they’re here for the long haul.

Score:
1 = Unrealistically easy
2 = Moderately competitive
3 = Industry-standard

4/ Price Stability Test 💵

Discounts are great. But 50% off is a red flag.

Fight the temptation, and remember, excessive discounts can be a sign of trouble. Consistent pricing often means stable cash flow, which is what you want in a firm.

Score:
1 = Frequent deep discounts
2 = Occasional discounts
3 = Stable pricing

5/ Professional Vibe, Trustpilot & Social Media Evaluation 🌐

What’s the vibe check say? How’s the firm rated on Trustpilot? Does the firm stay out of drama on social media?

None of these are foolproof, but one thing is certain: A firm entangled in social media drama, terrible Trustpilot reviews, and a lack of professionalism is guaranteed never to send your payout.

Honestly, just using your gut for this one can be a great filter in itself. 🔑 

Avoid firms that feel influencer-heavy or too hype-driven. A professional tone is usually a good sign of a solid foundation.

Score:
1 = Unprofessional
2 = Influencer-heavy
3 = Professional tone

Pick any prop firm, run it through the Prop Firm Power Filter and see how they fair on the scoreboard.

Final Scorecard:

• 15-21: Strong fundamentals; worth considering.

• 10-14: Mixed signals; proceed with caution.

• Below 10: Major risks; think twice.

Now, the next question is, which firms should you filter through?

According to Prop Firm Match, these were the bestsellers on their website over the last week.

And these were the firms with the most website visits.

But hold on a second.

You’ve now got the best prop firm filter in the industry, and you know that popularity and website visits don’t cut it. ❌ 

Repeat after me: We don’t just follow the crowd! We do our own research!

So here are three firms we dove into for you.

1/ Lark Funding

• Firm Longevity Check 📅 = 2+ years in business (3 points)

• Payout Record Analysis 💸 = Mostly smooth payouts (3 points)

• Challenge Realism Assessment 🎯 = Moderately competitive (2 points)

• Price Stability Test 💵 = Occasional discounts (2 points)

• Vibe, Trustpilot & Social Media Evaluation 🌐 = 4.4 stars on Trustpilot, no fights on social media, professional (3 points)

Total Score = 13

2/ E8 Markets

• Firm Longevity Check 📅 = 3 years in business (3 points)

• Payout Record Analysis 💸 = Mostly smooth payouts (3 points)

• Challenge Realism Assessment 🎯 = More difficult/industry standard (3 points)

• Price Stability Test 💵 = Occasional discounts (2 points)

• Vibe, Trustpilot & Social Media Evaluation 🌐 = 4.7 stars on Trustpilot, professional and no fights on social media (3 points)

Total Score = 14

3/ The Funded Trader

• Firm Longevity Check 📅 = 2+ years in business (3 points)

• Payout Record Analysis 💸 = Constant complaints (1 point)

• Challenge Realism Assessment 🎯 = Moderately competitive (2 points)

• Price Stability Test 💵 = Frequent deep discounts (1 point)

• Vibe, Trustpilot & Social Media Evaluation 🌐 = 3.3 stars on Trustpilot and drama on social media (1 point)

Total Score = 8

See, that was easy! In fact, it was kind of fun.

By running through the Prop Firm Power Filter, you can save yourself more money and frustration than a college kid skipping Starbucks for a week. ☕💸

Remember, it’s not about picking just one firm.

Our goal is to get as much funding as possible.

So pass a few firms through the Power Filter, find your favourite and then when you’re ready, get to work! 🚀 

You can download a template of the Prop Firm Power Filter HERE.

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Surprise! Inflation's Sticking Around – Here’s How It Impacts Your Trades 📊🔥

We got fresh inflation numbers for September, and they’re not exactly what traders were hoping for.

Annual inflation came in at 3.3% versus the 3.2% that was expected—definitely not the trend that would get the Fed feeling dovish.

So why is this a big deal? 🤔 

Inflation’s like a guest that doesn’t know when to leave.

The Fed has been fighting it with rate hikes, and with prices still sticky, they're more likely to hit "pause" on any rate cuts.

Traders betting on rate cuts this year may want to adjust their strategy because a stronger dollar just became more probable.

So, what does this mean for traders?

1/ USD Could Stay Strong 💪 – When rate cuts are off the table (or just less likely), the dollar often flexes its muscles. This could pressure other currencies and set up favourable trades for USD bulls.

2/ Equities May Struggle 📉 – Higher rates mean borrowing costs stay up, which can drag down stock prices and make it harder for equities to find momentum. But for perspective, let’s keep in mind that we’re currently at all-time highs.

3/ Gold Might Get the Cold Shoulder 🥶 – When the dollar rises, gold typically gets hit. It might be wise to keep a cautious eye on any long positions in commodities.

TL;DR: Inflation’s refusing to chill, and the Fed now has a harder job than Kamala trying to not read off a teleprompter.

For traders, this means the dollar could stay strong, and other assets might feel the squeeze.

Adjust your strategy and stay nimble!
Mr.Pip

☕️ Pre-Market Fuel

1. Over 77,000 customers got hacked at Fidelity. Guess their $5+ trillion under management isn’t enough to invest in decent cybersecurity.

2. China is just wiping the floor with us…

3. INSANE: Elon Musk introduces the Robovan.

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