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Welcome to the Lucas Propfirm blog, your English-language resource dedicated to Futures trading and prop firms. Whether you're a beginner looking to understand how funded accounts work, or an experienced trader looking to optimize your performance on the E-mini S&P 500 (ES) and Nasdaq 100 (NQ), you'll find practical guides and detailed analysis here.
Our articles cover intraday trading strategies like Market Profile and the ICT method, transparent reviews of the main prop firms on the market, and the best deals and promo codes to reduce the cost of your challenges. Every piece is written by an active trader with real experience on Futures.
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READ ARTICLEDeclare your prop firm income in Switzerland. Cantonal taxes, self-employed status, tax treaties and practical tips for Swiss traders.
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READ ARTICLEDetailed comparison of the 3 prop firm account types. Costs, advantages, risks and which account to choose based on your budget and skill level.
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READ ARTICLEDetailed Phidias vs FTMO comparison: prices, markets, drawdown, phases and final verdict. My personal experience with $12,050+ withdrawn from Phidias.
READ ARTICLESave up to 80% on your Phidias Propfirm account. Complete guide: which account to choose based on your budget, promo history and savings calculation.
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Latest news from the Futures prop firm world
Exceptional promo from March 13-27, 2026. Up to -80% on all OTP accounts with code LUCAS.
Learn more ›Phidias updates its withdrawal thresholds and payment delays. Requests possible any day, payments via RISEWORKS in less than 24h.
Read article ›Phidias launches 150K OTP accounts. Maximum capital expanded to $1M with up to 15 simultaneous accounts.
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