What is Swing Trading?

Holding positions for days to weeks, targeting larger moves of 100-500+ pips. Swing trading requires wider stops (50-200 pips) which means smaller position sizes to maintain the same risk percentage.

Swing Trading in Prop Firm Trading

Holding positions for days to weeks, targeting larger moves of 100-500+ pips. Swing trading requires wider stops (50-200 pips) which means smaller position sizes to maintain the same risk percentage. Fewer trades means lower costs but requires patience. Most prop firms allow swing trading, but check weekend holding rules.

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