TW achieved a 57.14% success rate by focusing only on one stock,  TESLA.

In this video, you’ll see how he kept things simple, stayed true to his strategy, and applied the lessons from his first few months of trading to achieve his first funded payout.

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“I got to get my foot in the game, thanks to Trade The Pool”

Trading Style

He uses the 10 EMA Bear/Bull Trap strategy, where he enters long above a bear candle that closes above the EMA, or short below a bull candle that closes below it. He keeps his risk fixed with a 3-point stop and aims for a consistent 1.2 risk-to-reward ratio.

What He Looks For in Trades

TW looks for trend confirmation and specific candlestick triggers exclusively on Tesla ($TSLA). He seeks great clarity by focusing on this single asset to learn its unique personality and avoid the distraction of hot stocks of the day.

More About TW Key

A newcomer to the US stock market, having only purchased his first stock in June 2025. He rapidly accelerated his knowledge through a summer internship with his uncle, moving from a beginner to a $200K funded trader in just four months.

Tony’s Tips

• Go for Large Caps: “Don’t trade the gappers or hot stocks; pick one asset like $TSLA and learn its ins and outs until you have a feeling for it.”
• Wait for the Trend: “Stop trading the first 30 minutes. Let the chaos settle and trade a developed trend to avoid being  kicked out early.”
• Keep it Simple: “Use a repeatable, mechanical strategy (like the 10 EMA) so you don’t have to overthink your entries and exits.”

Funded Trader, TW Key– Closing Thoughts

In his interview, TW explained why he used a simple “Bear/Bull Trap” trigger to catch TSLA moves, why he stopped trading the first 30 minutes of the day, and how Trade The Pool gave him the buying power to turn a college side-hustle into a potential source of income.

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Tony achieved an 84.85% success rate by focusing on stocks he ‘intimately’ knows.

Check out his “one‑patient” approach to Tesla ($TSLA), where deep familiarity with a single ticker and  focus on high‑probability price levels helped him achieve an 84% win rate and his first major payout

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“I seen a lot of prop firms out there, and I could tell you that Trade The Pool is at the top, you know, for me it is number one”

Trading Style

Tony uses a high-probability mean reversion/trend joining strategy. He marks institutional price levels and enters when he sees candle confirmations (like hammers) at those levels, aiming for a small slice ($1.50–$2.00) of a large daily move.

What Moved $CRWV

CRWV plunged nearly 21% intraday on August 13, 2025, following its Q2 earnings release, with shares trading between $134.50 and $117.60 before closing down sharply on record volume. The selloff was driven by investor concerns over balance sheet quality despite headline revenue strength.

More About Tony

His strategy is simple: trade one ticker (TSLA) he knows inside out, like a doctor with a single patient. His first $4K payout with Trade The Pool felt like a high, and why, just like in football, winning only makes him want to practice harder.

Tony’s Tips

• Price Levels and Reversals: “If a stock hits a low price level, and it doesn’t break through it, then you know it’s going to reverse. If you get a hammer candle, and the next candle makes a new high, you can jump in there, get your dollar or two, and get out.”
• One Stock Mastery: “I only trade Tesla. For the past three or four years, just Tesla only. It’s like I’ve been a doctor with just one patient. I’m going to know everything about this patient.”
• The 10% Range Rule: “Don’t try to capture the whole move. If the stock has a $15 range, just aim for $1.50 to $3.00.”

Funded Trader, Tony– Closing Thoughts

Tony plans to get more payout with Trade The Pool, sticking to the strategy that has worked for him so far. He’s funded with $100,000 in buying power.

By mastering one asset’s rhythm and prioritizing risk management, Tony’s journey shows that a funded trading career is more than possible.

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Kevin achieved a 58% success rate with a 1:1 risk-reward ratio by shorting penny stocks like $KRKR.

Check out how he fades multi‑day runners — and the risk rules that got him funded.

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“Trade The Pool’s daily pause it protects you. On that one $QMMM trade, it went much higher. And I only lost a minimum amount”

Trading Style

Kevin trades exclusively on the short side, reacting to resistance with setups like multi‑day “hangover” fades, head‑and‑shoulders, and post‑halt bear flags.

He keeps positions small, scales dynamically with early partials, trails leftovers, and avoids pre‑market aggression in favor of regular‑hour confirmation.

What Moved $KRKR— Week of September 19, 2025

36Kr Holdings Inc. ($KRKR) fell 3.2% to $4.92 on September 19, 2025, as investors rotated into larger-cap tech during a Nasdaq pullback sparked by hawkish Fed comments. Trading volume jumped 45% above average, signaling profit‑taking after an 18% two‑week rally, with RSI easing from overbought levels above 70.

More About Kevin

Kevin began trading in 2016 while in college, spending 8 years testing strategies in chat rooms. Volatility taught him that psychology outweighs analysis. After a near miss and tilting max loss, he refocused on this MAX evaluation with more rigid rules and scaling more in when he has enough buffer.

Kevin’s Tips

• Learning from drawdowns: “You only learn in the drawdowns. Those drawdowns get seared into your memory. You don’t really learn through the wins.”
• Building a buffer first: “I really try to focus on not getting aggressive just in recovery days, but getting aggressive when I’m green.”
• Confirmation over anticipation: “With shorting, I don’t predict — I just react to price action, always choosing confirmation over anticipation.”

Funded Trader, Kevin Avery – Closing Thoughts

Kevin plans to improve his risk-reward ratio in the funded phase by extending his winners more. He’s funded with $25,000 in buying power.

You can catch him every Tuesday and Thursday in our Live Trading Room.

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Mikhail achieved a 43% success rate with a 1:1.9 risk-reward ratio by going long on penny stocks like $JBDI to catch short squeezes.

Check out how he uses U-shaped patterns and psychology levels to trade volatile setups.

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“You’re going to eveolve when you join Trade The Pool. You are evolving as a trader, you will find your mistakes and find something new for yourself, a new strategy that works for you”

Trading Style

Mikhail trades penny stocks, focusing on long positions during clean chart setups. He targets U-shaped patterns, entering mid-bounce above 50% retracement, aiming for breaks of mini-psychology levels ($0.25 increments from $1-$5, $0.50 from $5-$20) where shorters panic.

Exits depend on daily chart analysis in a hot market. He sells 15-30% at the next level (e.g., $7.90 after $7 break); in slow markets, at each level.

What Moved $SOXL— Week of August 7, 2025

JBDI Holdings ($JBDI) jumped 5.39% on Sept 9, 2025, after a pivot bottom signal and heavy volume, then spiked 81.86% intraday on Sept 10 to merger speculation before closing at $2.37. Shares pulled back with profit‑taking, settling at $2.00 by Sept 15 as volume faded.

More About Mikhail

Mikhail began trading penny stocks and suffered losses in his personal accounts. His initial attempts at the evaluation were unsuccessful due to the 30-second rule, which clashed with his penny-stock strategy. By adapting to the rules, reducing risk, and exiting promptly at psychological levels, he overcame a near-target drawdown.

Trade The Pool’s low fees, daily pause, and intuitive platform helped him evolve without risking personal capital.

Mikhail’s Tips

• U-shaped pattern strategy: “I trade the first move on news, but my main focus is the U‑shaped second move. If the stock consolidates above 50% and starts to bounce, I buy between the bounce and the high around key psychological levels. That’s when short sellers panic.”
• Long edge in penny stocks: “People tend to short clean charts, that’s where I concentrate. Shorters get greedy, and when the squeeze comes, they’re done.”
• Adapting to prop firm rules: “The 30-second rule is very kind of annoying with penny stocks… You need to adjust these rules to your strategy because you’re going to evolve.”

Funded Trader, Mikhail T. – Closing Thoughts

Mikhail’s next goal is to reach his first profit target in the funded phase, with plans for a follow-up interview upon withdrawal.

He’s funded with $25,000 in buying power.

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Josh V., 40 years old, from Canada, has completed our Extra Buying Power program. He is now a TTP-funded trader, managing a $160,000 account—or as we like to call him, a true “Stock Star.”

Every time he reaches five consecutive winning days, we boost his buying power and maximize his exposure.

We spoke with Josh about his trading plan, insights, and lessons gained while trading in the markets and on our platform as a funded trader.

Watch The Interview With Josh

Josh’s evaluation statistics

Q&A’s With Josh

Josh, could you tell us a little bit about yourself?

I’ve been working full-time in various roles within the Energy sector since graduating from university. When COVID-19 hit and lockdowns became the norm, I realized how crucial it was to have a skill set that could generate an income from home. That moment prompted me to delve deeper into the world of trading.

How long have you been trading?

I’ve been trading for five years, and I’m a part-time trader.

Briefly describe your trading plan and how it contributes to your success.

At a high level, I focus on only four symbols. I look for high-probability setups near key moving averages such as the 20MA, 200MA, and VWAP. I execute trades primarily on the 3-minute, 5-minute, and 15-minute charts. My targets are usually 2:1 or 3:1 R/R, and I try to limit trades to 2–4 per day. If I lose two trades in a row, I stop trading—unless the market is trending and I see clear setups in my watchlist.

Please share with us a challenge you faced in your trading career and how you overcame it.

There were many challenges in my journey—impatience, overtrading, revenge trading, and FOMO. I overcame them by recognizing recurring bad habits through post-trade analysis. Becoming self-aware and conscious of my actions in real time helped immensely. It’s crucial to learn every lesson the market teaches you. You can learn it on the second recurrence or the sixtieth. However, to advance, you must internalize those lessons and make the necessary adjustments. Your progress depends entirely on you.

How did you adjust risk management to your trading personality?

I’ve tried many risk management approaches found online, including dynamic risk and risk laddering. That’s where you increase your risk after achieving 10R at your current level. The amount of risk you take per trade is very subjective. It depends on your trading stage and whether you’ve identified a profitable edge. If you have a solid edge and avoid overtrading, I’d recommend the dynamic risk approach.

Describe a key moment in your trading career.

A turning point was realizing that less is more and understanding the importance of mental capital. Early on, I used scanners to find big gainers and highly volatile stocks. That overextended my watchlist and made me anxious, as I constantly feared missing a move. It was mentally exhausting and hurt my performance. Over time, I realized that chasing volatility didn’t suit my personality.

I narrowed my focus to a few back-tested, high-volume symbols with clean price action. That focus gave me multiple tradeable setups daily. I just had to be patient and wait for my opportunity.

How long did it take for you to become a consistent trader, and what aspects did you change for that?

It took me five years to reach consistency. My biggest obstacle was fear of loss. Often, I had great entries and well-placed stop losses, but I adjusted my stops too early to reduce risk. That caused me to get stopped out before the trade worked in my favor. It was demoralizing and kept me stuck in a destructive loop. The breakthrough came when I decided to trust my analysis and let go of short-term fear.

I leveraged my experience and focused on long-term outcomes rather than daily profit and loss (P&L). Once I stopped letting short-term results affect my mindset, consistency followed.

What is your mental/psychological strength, and how did you develop it

My strength lies in having a growth mindset and a long-term perspective. This attitude enables me to persevere through challenging times without feeling defeated. I’ve always been motivated by personal development and self-improvement. That drive has naturally spilled over into trading.

What was your strategy for successfully passing the evaluation phase?

I trusted my analysis and allowed trades to play out without micromanagement. I focused on clean profit targets instead of chasing home runs. Not being greedy and taking what the market offers builds both confidence and mental capital.

How is trading for Trade The Pool different from trading by yourself?

When you prove that you’re consistent and profitable, you enjoy all the upside without risking personal capital. With TTP, it’s an asymmetric opportunity where your buying power grows as your consistency improves. Few prop firms allow such a wide variety of stocks, which makes TTP, in my opinion, a no-brainer for serious traders.

What would you recommend to someone who is just starting with us?

Be objective about your current skill level. Once you have a solid process and a clear edge, scaling up becomes easier. TTP’s different tiers suit all levels. The Mini Buying Power challenge helps you learn the basics, while the Ultimate Buying Power challenge gives experienced traders room to grow without risking their own funds. Passing on the first try is tough, so don’t get discouraged. Be prepared to face multiple challenges if you’re serious about securing funding.

Share online resources that were/are significant in your trading development. Names and links are appreciated.

YouTube content from Raja Banks, Navin Prithyani, Stacey Burke, Oliver Velez, Jerremy Newsome, and Scarface Trades has helped me immensely. Studying their trading styles allowed me to develop my own approach.

Would you like to share anything else with us?

I believe that people who become truly successful share two key qualities—passion and a constant drive for mastery. If you have those, you won’t worry about how long it takes to become consistent. Your focus will stay on improvement and experience. Many traders chase quick profits, but if you focus on fast money, you’ll lose it just as fast. My advice is simple: stay in your lane, put in the work, don’t worry, don’t hurry, trust your process, and always bet on yourself.

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Michael’s winning strategy involves trading between large caps and small caps, focusing on breakouts and pullback buys, with a 30% success rate and a 1:2.2 risk-to-reward ratio.

Take a look at his approach, which utilizes price action, volume, and news catalysts to enter trades in stocks like $CRWV and $APLD.

Will you be Trade The Pool’s next funded trader?

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“Trade the Pool definitely offers an opportunity that really no other online prop firm I’ve seen offers”

Trading Style, Michael T.

Michael day trades large caps for longer consolidations, and small caps for shorter flags on news. He risks $1-$3 per trade, cuts losses fast, and scales in after cushions form. Position sizes range from 1,000 to 3,000 shares, with a $200,000 buying power, targeting 10-20% movement.

His biggest win came from a long position in $CRWV, with 1,550 shares, yielding a profit of $10,999. His most significant loss was a short position in $PTIR, with 1,000 shares, resulting in a loss of $7,160. Additionally, he supplements his portfolio with swing trades in his personal account.

What Moved $CRWV, Week of May 27, 2025

$CRWV surged 20.7% on May 27, 2025, to $123.97 after Barclays downgraded the stock and analysts raised concerns about its valuation. Volume hit 38.0M shares. The rally was news-driven, with investor rotation despite warnings that the stock may have peaked.

More About Michael

Michael started trading 13 years ago in college with an S&P 500 ETF. His first win turned $7,000 into $40,000 on MJNA via a 700% surge.

He balances his 9 to 5 account job and trading with Trade The Pool, and does so successfully.

Michael’s Tips

• Diversify your setups: “By being open to large and small caps, you’re allowing yourself to find higher quality trades when certain trading setups might not be the best time for it. I don’t have to trade small caps every day.“
• Sizing and emotions: “When I start trading too big of a size, that’s where you get emotional, you end up taking a bigger loss when it could have been a green trade. I think I trade the most consistently with sizing in a band of $1-$3 risk.“
• Trade and learn: “I personally believe the best way to learn is also to get out there and trade. Get some skin in the game. [Trade The Pool] has a ton of educational resources.”

Funded Trader, Michael T. – Closing Thoughts

Michael’s accomplishments are more than numbers; they’re proof that a winning strategy is not enough; it must be paired with consistency and discipline. If you’re ready to write your own trading success story, take a page from Michael’s playbook, and maybe you’ll be our next featured funded trader.

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Sahil K., a university student from the United Kingdom, successfully passed our $80K evaluation within 5 days! With a remarkable 1:6.2 risk-reward ratio by trading small caps like VLCN, AMOD, and SGN.

Let’s find out how a small-cap trader like Sahil, with just 8 months of stock trading experience, did it!

Could you be Trade The Pool’s next funded trader?

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Sahil’s 80K Evaluation

Sahil took a crucial lesson from our funded trader interviews — that is, to build a cushion by starting with small share sizes, slowly taking profits, and gradually building confidence until a comfortable spot.

This method minimizes losses, builds confidence, and paves the way for taking bigger risks in the future.

In just five days, Sahil passed the evaluation by focusing on trading small-cap stocks and adhering to effective niche strategies. He achieved a remarkable risk-reward ratio of 1:6.2 and a 47% success rate.

Sahil’s Trading Style

Admittedly, he is a long-biased trader, particularly focusing on small-caps, capitalizing on their momentum. Sahil’s strategy involves managing share size to control risk, cutting losses quickly, and maximizing the holding time for his winners.

He uses tools from our partner Tradervue for post-trade analysis to fine-tune his approach, as well as to instill discipline and a set of daily trading rules.

More About Sahil

• Sahil began his stock trading journey in June 2024 and is currently reading “Trading in the Zone” by Mark Douglas.
• He draws insights from fellow Trade The Pool traders, such as Arbnor, emphasizing the importance of cushion, discipline, and niche strategies.
• Having previously traded with Robinhood and TradeZero, he lost thousands of dollars.

Sahil’s Tips

• Maximizing winners and limiting losers: “When I analyze with Tradervue, my average winners have been 4 to 5 minutes, and my losses two minutes. I used share size whenever there was momentum. I build a cushion, cut the losses, and get out as soon as possible. You need to have that mindset and cut straight to it, focus on the next one. It paid out in this challenge.”
• On Discipline and Strategy: “I focus on one strategy, replicating it every day, like this time of day I’m going to trade, as well as Tradervue for analyzing my trades. I can analyze where I perform well or at what time, and what my profit loss ratio is. You can eliminate things that are not working.”
• For beginner traders like he once was: “Take one challenge, see what it’s like, doubt it, but you never know until you take it. Even if you fail one or two, it doesn’t matter, don’t get demotivated, it’s not easy, and still you can pass it after a couple of  tries.”

Funded Small Cap Trader (Sahil), Closing Thoughts

This interview showcases Sahil’s impressive ability to balance his university life with his stock trading journey. His commitment to his niche and understanding of trading psychology enabled him to flourish and achieve remarkable success quickly.

Sahil also thrived with Trade The Pool’s prop firm structure, succeeding while avoiding the pressure of risking substantial personal savings.

Now funded with $80,000, ready to take on the market.

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Denis B., 37 years old, from the Australia.

Denis has successfully passed our Extra Buying Power program, and he is now TTP’s funded trader managing a $160K account, or as we call it, he is a true “Stock Star”.

Every time he reaches 5 consecutive winning days, we will boost his buying power and max exposure.

We spoke with Denis about his trading plan, insights, and lessons gained while trading in the markets and our platform as a funded trader.

Denis’s evaluation statistics

Q&A’s With Denis

Tell us a little bit about yourself

My name is Denis. I love to travel, and the beach

How long have you been trading?

I’ve been trading for 10 years

Briefly describe your trading plan and how it contributes to your success

I trade high rvol stocks and stocks in play. I like changing fundamentals news as well as High Beta Technical setups from major support levels when the market is in play.

Share with us a challenge you faced in your trading career and how you overcame it

I lost 80% of my account shorting TSLA around COVID, one of the most painful couple of weeks of my life. After missing most of the down move, I grinded for 2 years and did really well during the stock market recovery having my best couple of years ever.

How did you adjust risk management to your trading personality?

After getting in trouble swing trading, I’ve finally realized I need a risk manager to help me on my bad days. I also now understand that if I haven’t defined my total risk I have no edge. Focusing on my downside risk is my number 1 responsibility as a trader!

Describe a key moment in your trading career

When I had my best month ever trading the Lithium boom. Things started to click for me, and I was able to go on an adventure trading and travelling the world.

How long did it take for you to become a consistent trader, and what aspects did you change for that?

It took 4 years. Trading less and risking more on the very best setups and avoiding sub par setups helped me become consistent.

What is your mental/psychological strength, and how did you develop it

Resilience. I love trading and think I have great intuition. Watching markets daily, helps develop belief in intuition, because the same things happen over and over again.

What was your strategy for successfully passing the evaluation phase?

Keeping losses tight and letting winners run. The market selloff provided good bounce opportunities off major technical levels. Also the small cap sector was hot with big movers.

How is trading for Trade The Pool different from trading by yourself?

I’ve never traded with a risk manager before. By enforcing trading and risk limits Trade the Pool helps me control my risk and trade the “right” way.

What would you recommend to someone who is just starting with us?

Focus on building your trading strategy and playbook. Once you understand how the market works, there will be plenty of opportunities. To survive over the long term, you need to focus on risk management.

Share online resources that were/are significant in your trading development. Names and links are appreciated.

Mike Bellafiore – The Playbook

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Eli G., 31 years old, From the U.S.

Eli has successfully passed our Extra Buying Power program and is TTP’s fastest-funded trader after passing our challenge in only 2 days, he is now one of TTP’s $160K funded traders, or as we call it, he is a true “Stock Star”.

Every time he reaches 5 consecutive winning days, we will boost his buying power and max exposure.

We spoke with Eli about his trading plan, insights, and lessons gained while trading in the markets and our platform as a funded trader.

Watch The Interview With Eli

Eli’s evaluation statistics

Q&A’s With Eli

Tell us a little bit about yourself.

I’ve been married for almost 12 years father of 2 boys.

How long have you been trading?

I’ve been trading for 3 years, and I am a part-time trader

Briefly describe your trading plan and how it contributes to your success.

Short bias small cap trader. I look for momentum shifts in stocks that are overextended.

Share with us a challenge you faced in your trading career and how you overcame it.

Overtrading. When I started with a 25k account (over PDT), I found myself taking too many trades. I decided to draw down my account under PDT to discipline myself and only take the best setups.

How did you adjust risk management to your trading personality?

I cut losses quickly because I know that there is always another trade as long as I stay disciplined in risk management.

Describe a key moment in your trading career.

My first major loss. It made me reflect on my trading style and grow from there.

How long did it take for you to become a consistent trader, and what aspects did you change for that?

1 year. I always knew I had an edge in the market, but I had to grow in my emotional maturity in the market to be successful.

What is your mental/psychological strength, and how did you develop it

Sounds like a cliche, but I believe anything I put my mind to, I can achieve and overcome. I developed that at an early age growing up with a single mom pursuing business to give a better life for me and my younger brother.

What was your strategy for successfully passing the evaluation phase?

Shorting cap overextended stocks as the momentum shifted.

How is trading for Trade The Pool different from trading by yourself?

I enjoy the Discord community. Trading can be a little lonely, so the community is important.

What would you recommend to someone who is just starting with us?

Find your edge and wait for the right setups.

Share online resources that were/are significant in your trading development. Names and links are appreciated.

I have probably watched over 1000 YouTube videos to understand different traders’ psychology. I think this helps me better understand and pinpoint what a stock is doing.

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Mark S. 23 years old, From Slovenia.

Mark has successfully passed our Extra Buying Power program and is now one of TTP’s $160K funded traders, or as we call it, he is a true “Stock Star.”
Every time he reaches 5 consecutive winning days, we will boost his buying power and max exposure.

We spoke with Mark about his trading plan, insights, and lessons gained while trading in the markets and our platform as a funded trader.

Watch The Interview With Mark

Mark evaluation statistics

Q&A’s with Mark

Tell us a little bit about yourself.

I am an ambitious person that likes to travel and play sports such as basketball, table tennis, and chess. I like to help and inspire people, and I like to learn new things. I organize and plan my days and try to stay as disciplined as I can. I never give up.

How long have you been trading?

I’ve been trading for 4 years, and I am full time trader.

Briefly describe your Trading Plan and how it contributes to your success.

I usually prepare a game plan of 4-6 stocks that are in play 30 minutes before the market opens. I typically trade large-cap stocks (nvda, meta, aapl, MSFT, amzn, spy) and mid-cap stocks (roku, afrm, zm, pltr,…). I don’t trade penny stocks. I write key-level prices and what I am looking for once the stock reaches that price. Is the volume increasing? Is the 9 Ema crossing the 21 Ema? Is the stock in a strong trend? Is the risk to reward worth it? (I usually don’t take a trade if my RTR ratio is not at least 1:2) Where is my mental stop loss? How am I scaling out profits? I answer all those questions before getting into a trade. I also write the share size for each stock. The game plan helps me once my alerts get triggered that I don’t overthink my decisions but rather just follow my plan along with my trading rules.

Share with us a challenge you faced in your trading career and how you overcame it

I faced many challenges in my trading career. The first one was the lack of capital with which I was trading, which resulted in overtrading and commissions eating my account. I overcame that by only taking the highest probability trades with the best RTR ratio. Later I discovered Trade The Pool, which gave me 100 times more buying power, and that helped me a lot since the commissions were almost erased by 10x larger profits. I also used to be a very greedy trader, which resulted in losing some unrealized profits. I overcame that by learning to scale out partial profits from the winning trades and adjusting a trailing stop as the trades went in my favor to prevent losing larger profits.

How did you adjust risk management to your trading personality?

Since I usually make 1-5 trades per day, I don’t risk more than 1/3 of my maximum daily loss on a single trade. Therefore one bad trade won’t destroy my trading day. I always calculate the maximum share size that I can take before entering a trade. I know the point where I am getting out if the trade goes against me and how much I will lose at that price. When I like the setup, and I feel more confident, I do risk a bit more than when I do not feel as confident. If I lose 2 trades in a row, I usually decrease my share size by half to give myself another trade if I lose on the third trade as well.

Describe a key moment in your trading career

The key moment happened about two years into my trading career when I went through all of my trades in one week, and I analyzed in detail all the mistakes I made and all of the good things I’ve done in my past trades. I wrote new trading rules and risk management rules, which I still follow. Those rules guide my behavior and prevent me from taking bad trades and making wrong decisions.

How long did it take for you to become a consistent trader, and what aspects did you change for that?

To become a consistently profitable trader, it took me about 2 and a half years. I slowly changed during that period. I went from an impatient, greedy trader to a more self-aware and rational trader. I became more disciplined. I started reviewing each trade that I took and changing my behavior. I also started meditating, which improved my awareness and decision-making.

What is your mental/psychological strength, and how did you develop it

I don’t overreact anymore. I learned to be more patient, especially in waiting for a better trade and not chasing plays that have already happened. I used to make a lot of mistakes, and eventually, I figured out what worked for me and what did not. I learned that I make the best decisions when I am calm and patient and that the worst things happen if I rush into a trade.

What was your strategy for successfully passing the evaluation phase?

I divided the profit target I needed to reach with the days I had to give myself daily profit goals. I took more risks when great trading opportunities came and avoided trading on slow, choppy days to prevent myself from burning money. I traded the same names every week, I executed my game plans, and when I saw strong intraday trends, I entered them and scaled out as much profits as I could.

How is trading for Trade The Pool different from trading by yourself?

It’s much easier since I have much more capital with TTP. I also don’t feel as much pressure as I do with my own trading capital, which makes me more calm, and I make better and more rational decisions.

What would you recommend to someone who is just starting with us?

Don’t try to make a profit target in one day but try to divide it into 30 days. Increase size on days that present better opportunities and avoid trading on choppy days. Stick with one strategy that works best for you, make a plan every day, and execute it to the best of your ability.

Share online resources that were/are significant in your trading development. Names and links are appreciated.

Different trading youtube channels: Umar Asraf, Stock Market Lab, Clay Trader, Smart Trader, Team Bull Trading, B the Trader,…

Many trading books: Trading in the Zone, One good trade, Market Wizards, Timing the Trade,…

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