Prop Business: Mastering the Art of Proprietary Trading

At Tickflow Futures, our proprietary trading business is built on expertise, precision, and discipline. Unlike conventional models that trade with external funds, we focus exclusively on self-capitalized trading, enabling complete control over our strategies and risk management processes.

Our Mission

Our goal is to build and utilize cutting-edge tools, advanced market insights, and innovative trading strategies to achieve consistent growth in self-funded trading while helping others replicate our success through structured training programs.

What We DO?

• Advanced Techniques: We develop and implement sophisticated trading strategies backed by proprietary algorithms, market profiling, and dealer hedging flow metrics.
• Data-Driven Decisions: Using real-time analytics, we focus on precision entries and exits across futures, options, and equity markets.
• Proprietary Tools:
  • Developed indicators for SPX/SPY, QQQ options, ES and NQ futures, including:
    • Call Wall, Put Wall, and First Green/First Red for market levels.
    • ATR Zones and Absorption Detectors for refined trade execution.
  • Built a 0DTE Dealers’ Hedging Flow Dashboard to analyze:
    • GEX/DEX Ratios, Vanna Flow, Charm Flow, Vega Flow.
    • Volatility Skew, Moneyness Heatmap, and Proximity-Based Bias.
    • Dominant Premium Exposure and Overall Hedging Bias.
• Risk and Money Management:
  • Created a Money Management Dashboard in Python for optimizing trade sizing and positioning.
  • We prioritize capital preservation while targeting above-average returns through disciplined risk management.

2. Proprietary Tools & Techniques

• Custom Indicators: Leverage our proprietary indicators like the Tickflow Absorption Detector and ATR Zones to identify high-probability trading opportunities.
• Dealer Hedging Metrics: Understand and use metrics like GEX, DEX, and vanna/charm flows to align with institutional flows.
• Quantum Market Dynamics: Dive into the world of short-term trading with innovative strategies based on advanced market models.
• Technical Innovations:
  • Developed pricing models for NQ Futures (Cost of Carry) and QQQ Options (Binomial Tree, Jump Diffusion) using the C++ ASCIL framework.
  • Published indicators on TradingView, including:
    • ATR Zones for entry/exit points.
    • Absorption Detectors for trend confirmation.

3. Community and Collaboration

• Trader Networking: Join a growing network of traders who share insights and collaborate for mutual growth.
• Continuous Education: Stay updated with live market webinars, workshops, and exclusive content curated by our trading desk.

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Why Choose Us?

• 100% Self-Capitalized: Unlike typical prop firms, we trade only with our own funds, eliminating conflicts of interest and ensuring pure trading excellence.
• Innovative Edge: Our proprietary tools and real-time data give us—and our trainees—a competitive advantage in today’s markets.
• Proven Track Record: Years of consistent results in high-volatility markets demonstrate the reliability of our strategies.
• Empowerment Over Dependency: We don’t just trade; we train others to trade confidently and profitably on their own.

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Join Our Mission

Whether you’re looking to learn the craft of proprietary trading or refine your existing strategies, Tickflow Futures is here to guide you every step of the way. Explore the potential of self-capitalized trading and build a future where financial independence meets trading mastery.