> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://tradewe-io.gitbook.io/whitepapper/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://tradewe-io.gitbook.io/whitepapper/products-and-solution/the-problem.md). # 🚩 The Problem Despite the rapid growth of the prop-trading industry, most existing platforms share the same weaknesses. These weaknesses not only discourage traders but also limit the long-term sustainability of the model. #### Main Issues **High Entry Costs**\ Most firms charge significant upfront fees to access challenges. This creates a financial barrier for new traders and excludes many talented individuals. **Lack of Transparency**\ Challenge rules, evaluation methods, and payout decisions are often unclear. Traders must trust the company without independent verification. **Short-Term Focus**\ Success is usually measured by a single challenge outcome. There are no mechanisms to reward consistency, discipline, or gradual improvement. **Misaligned Interests**\ Many firms profit more from challenge fees than from the actual success of their traders. This creates a conflict of interest where the trader’s loss becomes the company’s gain. **No Sense of Community**\ Traditional prop firms treat traders as isolated clients. There are few or no opportunities to share progress, compete in fair rankings, or feel part of a larger network. *** These problems show that the industry is ready for a platform that is more open, transparent, and community-driven — exactly what **TradeWe** is designed to deliver. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://tradewe-io.gitbook.io/whitepapper/products-and-solution/the-problem.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.