StellarX Blog

Prop trading strategies, platform updates, and hard-won lessons from the desk. Written for serious futures traders.

01
Strategy

How to pass a prop firm challenge in 10 trading days

The boring, repeatable framework that gets traders funded — risk sizing, daily loss rules, and the math behind the profit target.

10 min read · Apr 2026
02
Rules

Trailing vs. static drawdown: which hurts more?

Every prop firm uses one or both. Here's what each rule punishes, how to trade around it, and which StellarX tier fits your style.

7 min read · Apr 2026
03
Contracts

Micro vs. standard futures: when to size up

MNQ vs. NQ, MES vs. ES. The math on tick value, commission, and why most funded traders start with micros even on $150K accounts.

6 min read · Apr 2026