1. Project Overview This document defines the final scope for building a modern prop trading platform inspired by FTMO, FundedNext, The5ers, and FXIFY. The platform supports real-time trading data, automated rule enforcement, secure payments, KYC verification, and community engagement. 2. Technology Stack Layer Frontend Technology Next.js 14+, TypeScript, Tailwind, shadcn/ui Backend Database Node.js (Express/NestJS), TypeScript MongoDB, PostgreSQL Authentication JWT, Auth.js, OAuth Real-Time Payments CMS Hosting MetaApi, Socket.io Crypto, Bank API, Stripe Payload CMS / Sanity Vercel, Render, Railway 3. Core Platform Features 3.1 User Dashboard ● Live MetaApi trading data ● Balance, Equity, Drawdown ● Profit Target Tracking ● Trade History (Charts + Tables) ● Monthly P&L Calendar ● Account Status (Active / Breached / Passed) 3.2 Challenge System ● Multi-phase challenges ● Configurable account sizes ● Automated rule validation ● Auto breach detection ● Trade blocking on violation 3.3 Admin Panel ● User monitoring ● Rule configuration ● Challenge management ● Manual payout approvals ● Account override controls 4. Rule Enforcement Engine All trading rules are enforced in real-time. Breaches result in automatic account suspension and dashboard status updates. Includes: ● Daily drawdown ● Maximum loss ● Minimum trading days ● Profit targets 5. Payments & Billing ● Cryptocurrency gateways ● Bank payment APIs ● Stripe fallback ● Secure checkout ● Payment records 6. KYC & Verification KYC is triggered after challenge completion using third-party providers with facial recognition. Status: Pending → Approved → Rejected 7. Blog & Content Management A headless CMS manages blog, education, and announcements for SEO and credibility. 8. Free Contest Module ● Demo competitions ● Time-based contests ● Public leaderboards ● Reward badges ● Engagement tools 9. Security & Compliance ● Encrypted authentication ● Secure APIs ● Rate limiting ● Audit logs ● GDPR compliance 10. Estimated Timeline Phase 1: 6–8 Weeks Testing: 2 Weeks Total: ~2 Months 11. Deliverables ● Full source code (Private GitHub) ● Deployment setup ● Documentation ● Admin manuals ● Demo URLs 12. Conclusion This MVP provides a scalable and secure foundation for launching a competitive prop trading platform.