<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Only Prop Firms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your ultimate resource for comparing proprietary trading firms and building a thriving trading community.]]></description><link>https://www.smooth-trader.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 12:21:31 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.smooth-trader.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Traders Fuming  New TopStep Rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[Topstep has quietly rolled out one of its most significant updates yet for funded traders: trailing drawdown and Daily Loss Limit (DLL) rules are now enforced on live funded accounts — not just during the evaluation phase.What Changed? Trailing Drawdown: Your maximum drawdown now trails your highest account balance. If your account peaks at $110,000, the drawdown limit becomes $10,000 below that peak ($100,000). It moves up with profits but never down — meaning a big winning streak can raise...]]></description><link>https://www.smooth-trader.com/post/expert-prop-trading-firms-reviewed-sign-up-now</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686b1bf19843a7afff04c92d</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 01:59:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d6d199_e45406c6f61d42c39cc75549b35228ca~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_784,h_871,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Luis Leiva</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Topstep Rolls New Plans &#38; Price Jump ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Topstep 2026 Rule Overhaul: What Prop Traders Need to Know   Topstep, one of the longest-running futures prop firms, rolled out significant changes to its Express Funded Account and payout structure in early 2026. Here's the breakdown for anyone considering or already trading with them.New  Payout Paths (Effective Feb 5, 2026) Traders can now pick between: Standard Path: Same as before — 5 winning days of $150+ to request payouts. Consistency Path: New option — only 3 trading days with a 40%...]]></description><link>https://www.smooth-trader.com/post/join-our-trading-group-for-accountability-and-expert-q-a</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686b1bf7dfa7c8048caf43ce</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 01:59:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d6d199_2ac3c4c36e944b48985d94bae9cdd669~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_736,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Luis Leiva</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prop Firms Tighten Rules: No More Metals or Nat Gas Trading?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many popular prop firms have quietly added restrictions on high-volatility futures contracts in 2025–2026 — especially metals (gold, silver) and natural gas. Here's the current landscape: Topstep: Explicitly prohibits trading gold (GC), silver (SI), and natural gas (NG) in funded accounts and evaluations. Traders must stick to lower-vol instruments like equity index futures (ES, NQ) or currencies. Apex Trader Funding: No longer allows metals or Nat Gas in most funded accounts — citing...]]></description><link>https://www.smooth-trader.com/post/best-prop-trading-firms-a-detailed-comparison-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686b1bf3313711f211f8ff09</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 01:59:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d6d199_380d79242de84ae88da69b8a376558ac~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_784,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Luis Leiva</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>