⏱️ Prop Firm Guide
futures
Updated 2026-04-30
TickTick Trader Trading Journal
A US futures prop firm gaining traction with straightforward evaluation rules and competitive pricing.
Why TickTick is harder than it looks
TickTick's simpler rule set tempts traders into complacency — the trailing drawdown still bites the same as Apex's, but traders relax their tracking discipline because 'the rules are easy.'
Most traders approach a TickTick challenge thinking skill is the constraint. It isn't. Rule-awareness under pressure is what decides whether you get funded. A single miscount on your trailing drawdown or a single moment of inattention on the daily loss limit ends the whole attempt — and the fee that came with it.
Rules · Account Mechanics
What you actually need to track
- Drawdown typeEnd-of-day trailing — locks at starting balance once profitable
- Daily loss limitTypically 4-5% of starting balance, varies by account size
- Profit targetTypically 6-8% on the evaluation phase
- Consistency rule30% — industry-standard single-day cap
- Minimum trading days5 trading days minimum
- Profit splitUp to 90% on funded accounts
Promo tip: TickTick runs flash promos roughly monthly, often 50-70% off smaller account sizes. Larger accounts discount less frequently.
The 3 mistakes that end most TickTick challenges
- Treating 'simple rules' as 'easy to pass.' The trailing drawdown still wipes accounts in one session if you're not watching it.
- Forgetting about end-of-day lock timing. The drawdown only updates on session close — overnight moves can put you in trouble before you wake up.
- Stacking too many accounts during a promo. Each account has its own drawdown, daily, and consistency ratio to track.
"Prop firms aren't selling you capital — they're selling you a test of your discipline. The traders who pass TickTick aren't the best strategists. They're the ones who never forget where their drawdown is."
How Journali's Prop Firm Mode solves this
Built for TickTick Trader specifically
Journali's Prop Firm Mode treats TickTick like Apex from a tracking perspective — same trailing-drawdown logic, same 30% consistency math. You set up once, and every trade updates your buffer live.
Plus everything else you'd expect from a professional trading journal: unlimited trade logging, full analytics, equity curve, setup breakdown, emotion tracking, and optional AI coaching on Premier.
How to set up a TickTick account in Journali
- Sign up free — takes 30 seconds, no credit card required.
- Go to Settings → Prop Firm Mode — toggle on and select TickTick Trader as your firm.
- Enter your account size and starting balance — Journali auto-fills the rule set for TickTick.
- Link SnapTrade (optional) — auto-syncs every trade from your broker so you never manually log again.
- Start trading — your daily loss buffer, trailing drawdown, and consistency ratio are now live on every trade.
Frequently asked questions
Does Journali's prop firm mode work with TickTick Trader?
Yes. Journali's Prop Firm Mode supports TickTick Trader's rule set including end-of-day trailing — locks at starting balance once profitable. You set it up once, and the dashboard tracks your buffer live on every trade.
Is there a free trial I can use while running a TickTick challenge?
Journali's free plan includes 6 trades. If you're burning through a TickTick evaluation, upgrade to Pro ($20/mo) for unlimited trades and Prop Firm Mode. Cancel anytime — no contract.
What's the #1 reason traders blow their TickTick challenge?
Treating 'simple rules' as 'easy to pass.' The trailing drawdown still wipes accounts in one session if you're not watching it.
Can I track multiple TickTick accounts in Journali?
Yes. Each account gets its own drawdown, daily loss, and consistency tracking. Perfect if you're stacking TickTick accounts during a promo.
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Rules shown are current as of 2026-04-30 and may change. Always verify rules on TickTick Trader's official site before trading.