Common prop firm mistakes and how to avoid them

These are the mistakes that end the most accounts. Every one of them is avoidable.

Risking too much

Big trades to hit the target quickly are the number one account killer. Keep risk per trade small and consistent.

Assuming a static limit when it's trailing, or forgetting that floating losses count. Read the drawdown guide.

Opening or closing a trade inside a restricted news window can void profits or fail the account.

Copying another trader or hedging between accounts or firms breaks the rules almost everywhere and usually means losing the account.

The trading day usually resets on server time. Losses either side of midnight can land on the same day.

Third-party bots often break rules on hold times or high-frequency trading. Check the EA guide.

After a loss, stop. The next trade won't be better because you need it to be.

Can I get a refund if I break a rule by mistake?

Almost never. Some firms offer a discounted retry.

Will the firm warn me before closing the account?

Hard breaches usually close the account automatically.