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One Pair or Many? The Case for Both
Introduction Few trading debates ever get settled. One of the most persistent is whether you should specialise in a single instrument or trade multiple pairs.…
Before Monday Starts, Read This
Introduction Sunday night sits in an uncomfortable middle ground. The weekend isn’t quite over, but your mind has already drifted back to charts, sessions, and…
Does Anyone Actually Understand Your Trading Journey?
Introduction You try to explain what you do and their eyes glaze over.“So you just look at charts?”“Isn’t that gambling?”“When are you getting a real…
From Watching His Brother’s £50K Payout to Achieving His Own: A Trader’s Journey to Consistency
24 January 2026 Sometimes the path to trading success starts with witnessing someone else’s breakthrough moment. Back in December, we visited a trader’s home to…
The Losses That Made You
Introduction Nobody likes talking about losing. Social media is full of winning trades, green days, and payout screenshots. What you rarely see are the blown…
5 Forex Strategies and How to Know Which One Fits You
Introduction There is no single right way to trade forex. Some traders are highly active, taking dozens of trades a day. Others place a handful…
Futures vs CFDs: What’s the Actual Difference?
Introduction Futures and CFDs are two of the most common instruments traders use. Most people recognise the terms. Fewer can clearly explain the difference. Both…
A Simple Sunday Reset to Start the Trading Week Clear and Focused
Introduction When markets are closed, it’s the ideal time to slow down and reset. Not to analyse every tick or obsess over profit and loss,…
Step Away From the Charts: Why Rest Is Part of Trading
Introduction When markets are closed, it can feel uncomfortable to stop. No charts to watch. No setups to track. No sense of “doing something.” But…
Inflation Cools as Gold and Silver Hit Record Highs
Introduction Inflation data, earnings results, and commodities all pulled markets in different directions this week. Softer inflation readings supported expectations for rate cuts later this…
When to Size Up as a Trader (And How to Know When You’re Not Ready)
Scaling up feels like the natural next step. You pass an account. You take a payout. Confidence builds. Bigger capital starts to feel earned. But…
What Actually Happens Before a Good Trading Session
15 January 2026 Let’s skip the part where I tell you this will transform your trading forever. It won’t. It’s just prep. Boring, simple prep…
From McDonald’s Fryers to Funded Trader in 12 Months: TraderMubz’s Story
14 January 2026 A year ago, TraderMubz was working the fryers at McDonald’s. 4am wake-ups. 5am starts. Nine-hour shifts on weekends. Minimum wage. The kind…
How News Events Mess With Your Trading Decisions
13 January 2026 News drops. Volatility spikes. And somewhere, a trader is about to make a decision they’ll regret – not because of the data,…
Week One Done: Markets Set the Tone for 2026
Friday Market Snapshot | 9 January 2026 The first full trading week of 2026 is in the books. Gold is holding firm, the dollar is…
Quant Tekel Acquires Funded by Earnex
A strategic acquisition that expands our global trader community and reinforces our commitment to building the leading prop trading platform. The Announcement Quant Tekel has…
Why Your Best Trades Happen Before 11am
Every trader has experienced this frustrating pattern. You start your morning session sharp and focused. The charts make sense. Your entries are clean. Your risk…
Macro Weekly Briefing: Fed Tone, PCE, and PMI in Focus
Markets enter the week digesting the Fed’s first 25bp rate cut of 2025. The debate has already shifted from the initial move to how quickly…
SYSTEM UPDATE & TRADER COMPENSATION
Dear Traders,We are pleased to confirm that all systems are operational after the remediation work completed over the last 48 hours. The dashboard is fully…
How Prop Firms Are Creating Trader Opportunities in 2025
The trading landscape has transformed dramatically. Where once institutional capital remained locked behind corporate doors, today’s prop firms are democratising access to substantial trading funds.…
Trader’s Dictionary: Navigate Key Trading Terms with Quant Tekel
To thrive in the trading world, understanding key concepts and terminology is crucial. Quant Tekel’s Trader’s Dictionary is your guide to mastering essential terms, laying…
Introduction to Financial Markets: Comprehensive Guide | Quant Tekel
Introduction to Financial Markets with Quant Tekel Financial markets and institutions encompass a wide array of components and concepts. Quant Tekel offers a comprehensive guide…
Trading Instruments in Financial Markets: A Complete Guide | Quant Tekel
Instruments Traded in Financial Markets with Quant Tekel In this lesson, we delve into the various instruments that are pivotal in financial markets and institutions.…
Forex Trading: Understanding the Market and Its Differences | Quant Tekel
What is Forex and How It Differs from Other Markets Welcome to the forex section, where we explore the world of FOREX. We’ll start with…
The Difference Between Prop Trading and Traditional Trading Careers
Traditional Prop Trading Careers: The Old Guard Traditional Prop trading typically means: Modern Prop Trading: Trading on Your Terms Today’s prop trading programs offer a…
Winning Insights from our $1m Giveaway Competition
Mwangi K. My best tip comes from patience mixed with a HTF analysis. I am an ICT trader so, I always have to do a…
Choosing Your Path to Success: A Guide to Prop Trading Evaluation Types
1 Phase Evaluation: The Express Path Want to fast-track your way to funded trading? The single-phase evaluation is designed for confident, experienced traders who are…
The Evolving Landscape of Proprietary Trading: Navigating The Compliance Changes in a Dynamic Market
While young – emerging only in the past decade – this sector has shown remarkable growth, worth $10+ billion annually as of 2024. As one…
QT LAUNCHES COMPREHENSIVE FOREX TRADING COURSE WITH ZAMCO – COMING SOON
Ready to level up your trading game? Quant Tekel is proud to announce our brand new comprehensive Forex trading course designed to take you from…
Introduction to Trading: Learn the Essentials with Quant Tekel
Introduction to Trading: Master the Basics with Quant Tekel Trading is simple in concept but requires dedication and effort to master. If you’re unfamiliar with…
