Most prop firms operate on borrowed time. You receive 60 days to pass the evaluation. Some extend to 90 if you pay extra. Then it's starting from scratch with another fee. It's a structure designed for retry revenue — not for identifying real trading talent.What many traders miscalculate:

Let's be real — most prop firm evaluations are a race against the countdown. They offer a 30 or 60 day window to show your skill. A small number go to 90 days at a premium price. Then you start over and pay another evaluation fee. That model is designed for the bottom line, not your development.