Tomás Novák
Senior Analyst
Prague, Czech Republic
Tomás has three years of direct experience with prop firm challenges, having failed multiple evaluations before consistently passing, a journey that shapes his practical, no-shortcuts approach to writing trading guides. He studied information systems in Prague and worked in logistics before transitioning to trading content full-time. At PF Matrix, he focuses on educational guides and deal coverage, and personally tests and verifies every promo code and discount listed on the site. In his spare time, he plays way too much Dota 2 and experiments with homemade hot sauce.
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Articles by Tomás Novák
Guides
How Futures Prop Firms Work: A Complete Guide for Forex Traders
Understand the futures prop firm model. We explain CME regulation, contract sizing, trailing drawdowns, activation fees, and how payouts compare to forex firms.
Jun 24, 20268 min read
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Static vs Trailing Drawdown in Prop Trading
Static drawdown stays fixed at your starting balance. Trailing drawdown follows your profits up. See how each works on a $100K account with real firm examples.
Jun 23, 202610 min read
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Best Instant Funding Prop Firms 2026
Five prop firms offering instant funding in 2026, compared by pricing, drawdown rules, profit splits, and which trader type each suits best.
Jun 22, 202610 min read
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Prop Firm Trading Platforms Compared
MT4, MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader, TradeLocker, and DxTrade compared side by side. Features, automation, charting, and which platform fits your trading style.
Jun 17, 202611 min read
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Best Prop Firms Using Match-Trader in 2026
Ranked guide to the best prop firms offering Match-Trader in 2026. Covers pricing, rules, profit splits, and which firm fits your trading style.
Jun 16, 202610 min read
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Best cTrader Prop Firms 2026
A ranked 2026 guide to active prop firms using cTrader, with pricing notes, platform limits, cBots, raw spreads, and trader fit.
Jun 4, 202610 min read
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Best Prop Firms for Beginners in 2026 (Top 4 Picks)
Discover the best prop trading firms for beginners in 2026. We compare Funding Pips, FundedNext, The 5ers, and Blue Guardian on rules, pricing, and support.
May 27, 202612 min read
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Prop Firm Refund Policies Explained (2026 Guide)
We explain how prop firm refund policies actually work in 2026. Compare evaluation fee refunds, payout requirements, and hidden conditions across 7 top active firms.
May 25, 202610 min read
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Prop Firm Drawdown Rules Explained: Balance, Equity & Trailing (2026)
A complete breakdown of prop firm drawdown rules. Learn the difference between balance-based, equity-based, and trailing limits with real $100K account examples.
May 19, 202610 min read
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Prop Firm Profit Split Explained: 2026 Scaling & Rules
How prop firm profit splits work in 2026. Compare 80/20 models, 100% payout milestones, and hidden rules that affect your final bank withdrawal.
May 18, 20269 min read
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How to Pass a Prop Firm Challenge in 2026
A practical playbook for passing your prop firm evaluation. Learn position sizing, daily loss buffers, and a proven step-by-step $100K challenge plan.
May 11, 20267 min read
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Prop Firm vs Personal Trading Account: Complete Guide
Compare trading a prop firm account versus a personal retail account. Analyze capital, risk, profit splits, rules, and scaling to decide which fits your strategy.
May 5, 20268 min read