This month, we are not launching a new feature. Instead, we are doing something that is often more valuable: sharing what we have learned from helping over 50 prop firms grow, automate, and stay sane while doing it.
Scaling a prop firm is not just about more traders or better tech. It is about building a machine that runs without burning your team out. In this roundup, we share four brutally practical guides to help you get there. No fluff, just what works.
1. Scaling Up Without Losing Control
Key Takeaways:
- Growth introduces complexity that can threaten operational control and brand reputation.
- Discover how to implement systems and processes that allow for rapid expansion without sacrificing agility.
- Practical advice for managing risk, standardizing operations, and maintaining service quality at scale.
Read more:
From Startup to Global Prop Firm: Scaling Up Without Losing Control
2. Automating a Prop Firm: Do More with Fewer Resources
Key Takeaways:
- Automation is the foundation of modern, scalable prop firms.
- Learn how to streamline onboarding, compliance, payouts, and analytics using the latest technology.
- Real-world examples of firms using automation to reduce manual work and focus on growth.
Read more:
Automating a Prop Firm: How to Operate at Scale with Fewer Resources
3. Why Most Prop Firms Get UX Wrong And What to Do Instead
Key Takeaways:
- Exceptional trader experience drives loyalty and long-term business success.
- Understand the crucial role of CRM systems and user experience (UX) in building trader trust and satisfaction.
- Insights on designing processes and digital journeys that set your firm apart.
Read more:
Delivering a Seamless Trader Experience: The Role of CRM and UX in Prop Firms
4. Gamification Can Boost Retention, Or Ruin It. Here is the Difference.
Key Takeaways:
- Gamification features such as leaderboards, achievement badges, and trading challenges can significantly boost trader engagement and retention.
- Effective gamification promotes skill development, healthy competition, and community, while poorly designed features can encourage excessive risk-taking or undisciplined trading.
- Learn how to implement gamification tools that motivate traders responsibly and support long-term performance and platform trust.
Read more:
Gamification in Prop Trading Platforms: What Works (and What Does Not)?
In the Words of Our Clients
”The Axcera team is without exaggerating one of the best I’ve met so far. Really knowledgeable and always helpful. The tech itself never fails me and is customizable which is great in our industry!”
— Trading Funds
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