The prop firm vs personal capital argument is dumb.
Spend $400 on a $100k challenge.
Make 3%.
End up with about $2500 after the split.
If I put that $400 into a broker.
Made 10%.
I’d end up with $40 profit.
Go with a reliable firm and the choice is obvious.
After 2 - 5 years of trading:
-Setups come naturally.
-Risks are easier to take.
-Fearless execution becomes -second nature.
-Consistency breeds excellence.