1. Funded accounts feel harder because the pressure shifts from “passing rules” to “protecting capital and payouts,” which increases emotional stress. 2. Most traders fail more due to emotion and inconsistency rather than strategy issues, especially after a few losses. 3. Yes, many traders improve consistency by focusing on one instrument and one session because it reduces noise and improves execution quality. 4. Performance often drops after funding because real money introduces fear, greed, and pressure that didn’t exist in evaluation. 5. Prop firms generally want disciplined traders, but some rule structures can unintentionally encourage overtrading under pressure.

