IXU Capital Blog

Funded trading, explained.

Guides on prop firm challenges, risk management and getting paid — written by the IXU Capital team.

August 1, 2026 · 5 min read

What Is a Prop Firm, and How Does Funded Trading Work?

A plain-English guide to proprietary trading firms: how funded accounts work, what an evaluation is, and how traders keep up to 90% of the profits.

July 24, 2026 · 6 min read

Five Risk-Management Habits That Pass Prop Firm Challenges

The traders who get funded aren't the ones who gamble — they're the ones who manage risk. Five habits that keep you inside the rules and get you paid.

July 15, 2026 · 4 min read

1-Step, 2-Step or Instant: Choosing the Right IXU Challenge

Three routes to funding at IXU Capital. Here's how the 1-Step, 2-Step and Instant models differ and which suits your trading style.

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