The Papaya Blog
Guides, market education and insights for Futures and CFD traders — from passing your first evaluation to succeeding with funded capital.
Education
Best Prop Firm for Swing Trading in 2026: 6 Rules to Check First
Six rules to check before choosing a swing trading account, weekend gap risk, and an honest comparison of Papaya Funding Forex programs.
7 min · 2026-10-08
Education
What Is Papaya Funding? The Forex & Futures Prop Firm, Explained
Papaya Funding is a forex and futures prop firm. See every account, the rules that matter, how payouts work and who is behind the Papaya prop.
4 min · 2026-10-08
Education
Micro vs Mini (E-Mini) Futures Contracts: Trade Big With Smaller Contracts
Micro futures are 1/10 the size of E-minis. Tick values, key differences, and how to size each one in a funded futures account.
8 min · 2026-10-06
Education
Forex Position Size: How to Calculate Lot Size (Formula & Examples)
The lot size formula, pip values for every lot type, worked examples on EUR/USD and USD/JPY, and a cheat sheet for a $100k funded account.
7 min · 2026-10-06
Education
Funded Trading Accounts: How They Work and What the Fine Print Hides
Profit targets, drawdown, account gains and fees, explained without the hype. How funded trading accounts work at Papaya Funding.
5 min · 2026-10-01
Education
What Is Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP)? Why This Report Moves Every Forex Pair
Nonfarm payrolls lands at 8:30 a.m. ET and moves every dollar pair. What the report measures, why forex reacts, and how to trade it.
7 min · 2026-10-01
Education
Prop Firm Consistency Rule Explained: What It Is & Why It Matters
One great day doesn't make a great trader. How the consistency rule is calculated, how many profitable days you really need, and how to pass it.
6 min · 2026-10-01