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What “funded” actually means
Separate the evaluation, funded-simulation, and live-account stages without the jargon.
Free Guide + Free Daily Market Prep
Prove It Before You Risk It.
The Funded-Account Primer breaks down how prop-firm evaluations actually work—the account structure, drawdown rules, fee traps, and questions to ask before you pay for one.
- Immediate Funded-Account Primer download
- Free SPX Morning Brief before 6 AM ET
- Priority access to the next live Funded Trader Blueprint
Your webinar seat is reserved separately through StreamYard on the next page.
Start With the Number That Matters
The Account Size Is the Headline. The Drawdown Is What You Manage.
Prop-firm marketing leads with a big account number. That number is not a cash balance waiting for you.
The real test lives in the rules: drawdown, profit target, fees, payout requirements, and the decisions you make when the clock is running.
Know The Rules Of The Game Before You Play.
AdvertisedAccount SizeManagedDrawdown + Rules
Inside the Primer
Understand the Model Before You Take the Evaluation.
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How to read the account math
Compare the target, drawdown, fees, and rules behind the advertised account size.
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Where traders get trapped
Recognize renewal pressure, misunderstood drawdowns, overtrading, and weak risk control.
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What responsible scaling looks like
See why structure comes first—and why copying a trade multiplies mistakes too.
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What to ask before you pay
Use a practical checklist for a firm’s rules, platform fit, payout terms, and total cost.
Who This Is For
Built for Traders Who Want Clarity—Not Another Pitch.
If you are looking for a guaranteed payout or a shortcut around discipline, this is not that.
- You keep hearing “funded account” but do not trust the fine print.
- You failed an evaluation and want to understand where the process broke down.
- You trade a smaller cash account and want to study another way to prove your process.
- You already have an edge and want to understand how one decision is replicated across accounts.
Also Included—Free
Your Primer Comes with Daily Market Context.
The SPX Morning Brief arrives before 6 AM ET with:
- SPX value-area levels for the trading day.
- The top five overnight-session news items.
- Pattern analysis backed by roughly 30 years of historical data.
A prepared starting point before the opening bell—not another reason to chase the first candle you see.
From Ryan Bailey
The Rules Matter. Your Process Matters More.
Ryan Bailey is the founder of VICI Trading Solutions, a former Chicago Board of Trade floor trader and options market maker with roughly 20 years of professional trading experience.
A prop-firm evaluation does not create an edge. It gives you a place to prove whether your plan, execution, and risk management can hold up under pressure.
Prove it here first—before putting more personal capital at risk.
What Happens Next
One Form. Immediate Value. Then the Live Blueprint.
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Get the Primer
Submit your name and email. Your PDF download starts immediately.
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Start the Morning Brief
Get the free daily market prep before 6 AM ET.
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Save Your Webinar Seat
Complete the separate StreamYard registration on the next page.
Clear Answers
Questions Before You Download?
Is the Funded-Account Primer really free?
Yes. There is no charge for the Primer or the SPX Morning Brief.
What am I signing up for?
The Primer, the free SPX Morning Brief, and Funded Trader Blueprint invite and preparation emails. You can unsubscribe at any time.
When will the Primer download?
Immediately after the form is accepted. The next page also includes a Download again link.
Do I have to register for the webinar?
No. The Primer is yours either way. The separate StreamYard registration is the optional next step.
What if I already failed an evaluation?
The Primer gives you a framework for reviewing the firm’s rules, account structure, and your execution plan.
Get the Free Primer
Know The Rules Of The Game Before You Play.
Includes the SPX Morning Brief and priority access to the next live Funded Trader Blueprint.