Basics course — 100% free · No card required ● Understand prop firms before risking a dollar ● 6 modules · ~3h · Interactive quizzes ● Basics course — 100% free · No card required ● Understand prop firms before risking a dollar ●
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Solid foundations
before risking
a dollar.

You start from scratch. You learn what a prop firm really is, how they work under the hood, what an edge is, the psychology that makes 95% of traders lose, and the non-negotiable rules to keep your account alive until the first payout. The entire Level 1 is 100% free — we don't want any beginner showing up at a prop firm without these foundations.

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The Basics path 6 modules · ~3h
1
The power of prop firms
2
Edge: what it is, how to know if you have one
3
Prop firms in depth
4
Master your psychology
5
Rigorous risk management
6
Technical analysis basics
Who is this for?

This course is for you if…

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You're starting trading
You hear about prop firms and you don't know where to start. You want to understand the ecosystem BEFORE spending your first dollar on a challenge.
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You blew a challenge already
You tried a prop firm eval without preparation, you blew it. Before putting in another $200, you want to understand what went wrong.
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You want solid foundations
Too much contradictory info on YouTube/Discord. You want a structured course that gives you the fundamentals without crypto-promo bullshit.
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You're aiming for automation
You'll take Levels 2-3 to automate your strategy. Before that, you need to understand WHY and ON WHAT you're going to base it.
This course is also for you if: you've been trading for a while but you realize you built on sand. You can read a chart, you have a "strategy", but when asked what your measurable edge is, your average win rate, your optimal risk/reward ratio — you realize you're navigating blind. Level 1 is the common foundation many traders skip and regret later.
Curriculum

6 modules · ~3 hours of content
At your pace.

Each module ends with an interactive quiz. You validate before moving on. Everything is written, structured, with concrete examples.

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Module 01
The power of prop firms
Why prop firms changed the game for retail traders. How they let you trade serious size without personal capital. The business model explained simply.
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Module 02
The edge: why most traders lose
What a measurable edge is. Why 95% of traders don't have one and lose. How to know if YOUR strategy has a real edge or if you're telling yourself stories.
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Module 03
Prop firms in depth
Honest comparison of the main futures prop firms (Topstep, Apex, FTMO, MFFU, Lucid, etc.). Rules, payouts, drawdowns, hidden fees. How to pick the one that matches your style.
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Module 04
Trader psychology
The 5 biases that make you cash out your payouts too early or blow your account. FOMO, revenge trading, overconfidence after a winning streak. How to identify and neutralize them.
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Module 05
Risk management & structure
Position sizing, daily drawdown limit, trailing drawdown, risk-per-trade. The non-negotiable rules that make a trader survive. Practical templates for your trading journal.
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Free
Module 06
Introduction to technical analysis
The basics: support/resistance, trends, market structures, indicators (EMA, RSI, ATR). Not an encyclopedia — the essential tools to build your first measurable setup.
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Investment

100% free.
No card. No email required.

Level 1 is our foundation: we don't want any beginner showing up at a prop firm without these basics. You read, you do the quizzes, you move on to Level 2 when you feel ready — or not. No paywall, no friction.

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Basics — Level 1
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Everything we wish we'd known BEFORE our first dollar in a prop firm. Solid foundations in 3 hours, no signup.
  • 6 modules · ~3h of content
  • Interactive quizzes at each module
  • Main prop firms comparison
  • Risk management templates
  • FR + EN versions
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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know.

I know nothing about trading. Is it too early for me?
On the contrary — it's exactly the right time. Level 1 starts from zero. You don't need to know how to read a chart before starting. By the end, you have the foundations to move on to Level 2 (automation) or directly to a prop firm challenge in demo.
How long does the course take?
~3 hours of pure content, but ideally spread over 1-2 weeks to digest properly (especially the Psychology module). Each module ends with a quiz to validate your understanding.
Does it include a ready-to-use trading strategy?
No — and that's deliberate. A Basics course that sells "THE strategy that works" is a red flag. Here we give you the fundamentals to evaluate strategies yourself, and we show you how to know if a strategy has a real measurable edge.
Which prop firms are covered?
Module 3 does an honest comparison of the main futures prop firms: Topstep, Apex, FTMO Futures, MFFU, Lucid, TickTick Trader, Take Profit Trader, etc. You leave with a clear decision framework.
Do I need to do Level 1 before Level 2 (Auto Beginner)?
Not mandatory — but strongly recommended if you're starting. Level 2 assumes you already know what edge is, how a prop firm works, and that you have a strategy. If you jump to Level 2 without basics, you'll automate a strategy that may not have a real edge.
Why is it free? What's the catch?
No catch. Level 1 is the common foundation we wish we'd read before blowing our first challenges. We'd rather you arrive at Level 2 (where we teach you to automate a strategy) with solid basics, than charge you for these foundations and lose a potential customer for the higher levels. Paid starts when we show you how to execute your strategy (Level 2+).
What's next after Level 1?
The logical next step = Level 2 (Auto Beginner, $199) where you learn to automate your strategy with Claude Code, TradingView and TradersPost — without writing code. If you want to go pro right away, Level 3 (Auto Advanced, $399) = rigorous Python. You can also get the Mega Pack at $999 which includes Levels 2-3-4 and keeps Level 1 free (save $398).
Will the content stay free?
Yes — that's our commitment. As long as Tradelo exists, Level 1 stays 100% free. The logic: if we did a good job at Level 1, some of you will want to move on to Level 2 and beyond. That's our model, not a marketing stunt.