Funded trading accounts are accounts provided by proprietary trading firms (prop firms) that allow traders to access the firm’s capital to trade financial markets, such as forex, stocks, indices, or commodities, without risking their own money. Traders typically undergo an evaluation process or trading challenge to prove their skills and risk management abilities. Once approved, they receive a funded account with a set balance and share profits with the firm while adhering to specific rules, such as maximum drawdown or daily loss limits. Funded trading accounts give skilled traders the opportunity to earn significant income with reduced personal financial risk.