Prop-firm education, risk first.
Learn how prop-firm evaluations work, how to read a clean chart, and how to plan your risk before you place a trade.
CK Trader Pro is education from CK, a futures trader since 1998.
Education only, not financial advice. Trading futures involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone.
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CK Trader Pro Membership · $333/month
- 01LessonsEducational lessons and articles on prop-firm rules, risk and charting
- 02War RoomWar Room: CK's live pre-market planning session, weekdays 8:30–9:30 AM ETEducation, not signals. Don't mirror or follow trades in real time.
- 03Chart setupCK's chart setup, shown and explained live in every session
- 04News calendarEconomic news calendar
Education only. No trade signals or personal advice.
Billed $333 (USD, plus any applicable tax) today and every month on the same date until you cancel. Cancel anytime; cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period. See our Refund Policy.
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Free live education sessions on Nasdaq-100 (NQ) futures, hosted by CK. NQ Live Trading is our sister site, run by the same company.
Sessions are education, not signals. Trading shown may be in prop-firm accounts, which are typically simulated, and isn't typical of anyone's results. Don't mirror or follow trades in real time.
Go to NQ Live Trading ↗Prop-firm rules, explained.
Drawdown types, daily loss limits, consistency rules and payout terms, and why they vary by firm and change often.
Risk before entries.
Position sizing, daily stops, and knowing when you're done for the day.
Clean charting.
Trend, key levels and planning entries without chasing.
A routine you can review.
Pre-market planning, journaling and an honest weekly review.
01 / The problem
Futures are leveraged. A small move can mean a large loss, and many new traders lose money.
02 / Our approach
Prop-firm evaluations are one way some traders practice under fixed rules for a set fee instead of funding a large personal account. They still carry risk: many traders don't pass prop evaluations, and evaluation fees can be lost entirely. Rules, costs and payout terms vary by firm and change often. We teach the rules and the risk habits that matter inside them.
03 / Your next step
Learn the rules before you spend money on any evaluation. See what membership includes on our Pricing page.
How prop-firm evaluations work
A prop-firm evaluation is a paid test. You trade under the firm's rules, usually in a simulated account, and try to reach a profit target without breaking its drawdown or daily loss limits. If you pass, the firm may offer a "funded" account, which is often also simulated, and any payouts follow the firm's own terms. Evaluation, reset and activation fees are generally non-refundable. We can teach you the rules and a process for working inside them. We can't promise that you'll pass, get funded or receive a payout.
See membership ↗FAQ
Q.01What is prop-firm trading?
A proprietary ("prop") trading firm lets traders trade under its rules. In most retail programs, that happens after the trader pays for and passes an evaluation, often in a simulated account. Any profits are split under the firm's terms. Prop programs can involve leverage, which magnifies both gains and losses. Many traders don't pass prop evaluations, and evaluation fees can be lost entirely. Rules, costs and payout terms vary by firm and change often.
Q.02Do you work with any prop firms?
We may earn a commission if you use our code or link. Using our code never increases your price. We have paid referral relationships with some prop firms, including Apex Trader Funding and Lucid Trading. We are not owned, run, employed or endorsed by these firms. Mentioning a firm or its evaluations is not a recommendation that you trade. You don't need a prop-firm account or code to use CK Trader Pro. Read each firm's current rules and refund policy before you buy. Details: Disclosures.
Q.03How much does it cost to get started?
CK Trader Pro has one plan: CK Trader Pro Membership, $333/month. Billed $333 (USD, plus any applicable tax) today and every month on the same date until you cancel. Cancel anytime; cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period. See our Refund Policy. Cancel online from your account, or email ckga3@cktradinginstitute.org with the subject "Cancel." If you decide to try a prop-firm evaluation, the firm charges its own fees, which can include evaluation, monthly, reset, activation and data fees. Those fees vary by firm, change often and can be lost entirely, so check the firm's current pricing.
Q.04How do I get started?
- 1. See what CK Trader Pro Membership includes on our Pricing page.
- 2. Learn the prop-firm rules, risk management and charting basics before you trade.
- 3. Practice in a simulated account first. You decide whether, when and with whom to trade.
Q.05Do you give trade signals or personal advice?
No. Everything we share is general education, the same for everyone.
