The Ultimate Prop Firm Roundtable

The Ultimate Prop Firm Roundtable

Author: Austin Silver May 24, 2025 Duration: 1:18:15

In this panel-style episode, Austin Silver is joined by Joey Morgan, Zach Boyajian, and Tanner Owings—three highly respected traders and creators in the prop trading space—for one of the most honest and tactical conversations about prop firms to date.

Together, they break down the pros, cons, and rule nuances of today’s top prop trading firms: Top One Futures, Apex Trader Funding, Tradeify, Topstep, TickTickTrader, and more.


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🔍 Key Topics Covered

-- Firm Rule Comparisons: Who has consistency rules, who doesn’t, and how to adapt your strategy to each structure.

-- Easiest Firms to Pass: Top One and Apex are cited as trader-friendly in terms of pass rate and payout frequency.

-- Real Payout Experiences: Guests share which firms they’ve actually withdrawn profits from, including amounts and timeline details.

-- Mindset Lessons: Aggression vs. consistency, how to protect mental capital, and the value of trading “like you don’t care.”


This episode is an essential listen for anyone using or considering funded accounts. Whether you’re just starting out or scaling across multiple firms, this conversation will give you a transparent, experience-backed roadmap to doing it correctly.


Connect with Tanner: https://strongtrading.com/ - https://x.com/TheStrongTrader

Connect With Zach: https://realdealfutures.com/

Connect With Joey: https://x.com/Joeytrades11


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00:05:42 – Choosing the Right Prop Firm for Your Style

00:11:08 – Top Firms for Consistent Payouts

00:15:40 – Understanding the Consistency Rule

00:22:55 – Risk Management & Trading Psychology

00:35:12 – Live Accounts vs. Sim Accounts

00:43:47 – Diversifying Prop Firm Strategies

00:54:03 – Transitioning to Personal Accounts

01:03:16 – The “One and Done” Trading Mentality

01:12:44 – Why the Guests Haven’t Started Their Own Prop Firms


Austin Silver, an entrepreneur and co-owner of ASFX, hosts The Day Trading Show. He doesn't just talk about charts and numbers in a vacuum; he builds each episode around actionable insights meant to directly influence your next move in the markets. Think of it as a regular debrief from someone who's in the trenches, focusing on the practical knowledge that can sharpen your decision-making process before you even place a trade. Alongside the audio, many episodes are accompanied by detailed video segments, which you can find linked in the show notes for a more comprehensive look at the day's topic. This isn't about generic financial advice but rather a focused discussion on the mechanics and psychology of daily trading. Tuning into this podcast feels like getting a clear, unfiltered perspective from a seasoned practitioner, all designed to help you navigate the fast-paced world of day trading with a bit more confidence and clarity.
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