I know -- but you can get dirty low commissions, without leasing etc. For example check out Trader's Alliance. It adds up.
Why do you think you need a prop firm? 500 lots is $6250 per tick (on ES). If you can risk that much per tick, why don't you just join the exchange and get super low commisions?
I said eventually -- meaning it will take me a few years to get there. (Unless someone wants to back me now lol)
When you get there, can I piggyback? I can pay about $1.00 per round-trip. Remember, it's good to have a backup revenue stream when you're trading.
yeah i am interested too in hearing about futs prop desks. i know mav's group does futures trading, although he mentioned very few joined to trade eminis, still it is a solid company and one of the most career oriented i came across.