I Lost My Funded Trading Account

In this final episode of trying to become a funded trader, I face a lot of ups and downs throughout live-streaming, the summer doldrums, and the swings of autumn.

I appreciate you all for following along with my trading journey. Many of you have offered me lots of sage advice, strategies, etc. because you are rooting for me to succeed. I truly appreciate it.

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[abeNpdx]

Hey Daniel, got turned on to Topstep from watching your first combine videos. I was always skeptical of prop firms. But after some devasting losses trading options on my personal account and watching your videos...I decided this could be the answer for me as well. I passed my first 50k combine on Jan 3rd and am now funded. Working now on my 150k and another 50k. Those videos changed everything for me bro, I went from a really dark place to absolutely stoked and optimistic. First time trading futures too! I can't believe I was trading options! Everything is clicking now without the complexities of options. Made $4300 between all my accounts in the last two days. I can't thank you enough for putting yourself out there and making these videos. THANK YOU!!

[justistowne]

I'm currently in my combine and I feel this is a great reminder that once you pass the combine, your discipline and consistency still matters. Goes to show its not over yet. Thank you Daniel!

[tracynyokabi]

I love how self-aware you are about your flaws in trade management, I have found myself in the hole where i cut my winners early. Definitely something I am working on.

[UmarAshraf]

Thank you for the transparency in a space that lacks it. You'll bounce back!! keep up the great work Daniel!

[michaelmcwhirter]

Hang in there man. Your dedication will see you through. I can't wait to see your future videos where you are winning daily!

[MilesLangley]

Awesome man, thanks for sharing. We need more people in the space giving a realistic view like you have done here. Thanks

[dzigginator]

Congrats, Daniel! Really helps to break the ice... after you pass your first combine, it can be disheartening to lose an XFA, but it's a lot easier to get back there than it was the first time. Just a bump in the road. Keep grinding, man!

[smbuckley]

Super impressed you were able to shake off a lost account and pull off another one, that's really tough mentally. You have an excellent disposition for trading, its just building the right habits now. Best of luck!

[ShimonLobel]

Take the Al Brooks trading class. 80% of break outs fail. Especially on the Nq.

2) your account size is your distance to draw down amount. That’s it. It’s not 50k 100k or whatever. Treat it like.

[zVaapu]

In my opinion the hardest part comes after the combine.
I like to take a break once I passed a challenge, to "reset" the mind.

You are euphoric after a passed challenge. You want to make the real money.

This is a bad spot to be in, IMO taking it extra slow with a fresh funded account is a must. Especially because drawdown will make you even more emotional.

[ru]

Thanks for updating boss, adore this series cause i'm in a bit of a similar part of my journey. i know youtube comment advice is probably not the one but with that being said, here goes hahaha, a huge change in my game was just accepting that 1m and 5m weren't for me, i get too freaked out with the speed, 4hr chart is my jam but it's not for everyone but i reckon just moving up your time frame can help descision making and dealing with fomo and all the fun fear based descisions. Anyway, take this with a grain of salt, if what you're doing is working and its just a mental thing sure you know yourself, keep at it, you're doing great!

[radscorpion]

man I love your honest and relaxed approach to everything

[misterraider]

I feel the exact same. I just recently failed my first combine because i was for the first time subject to monetary fears and took 2 big red days. Im overall profitable when in practice trading yet i let emotion affect my decisions. And it is the same problem as u said im overall correct on my "predictions" but bad executions. Coming from someone id say is in the same point as u in the journey, my advice is to not change strategy too much because u will always change ur strategy to what worked in ur last trade when it should be consistent overall. Fears will affect u in places u do not expect. Rock on bro im cheering for u

[__Dave__]

Why trade at all if you haven’t found edge first..

[PsychologistToTrader]

Congratulations on being accountable. It’s hard to take losses and just as hard if not harder to share publicly. Your stats suggest you have a good system and you can have confidence in your analysis. Now just to tweak your wins to losses and I’m sure you will be back stronger than ever. Nice job reflecting and thank you for sharing! You got this!!

[mohamedchaer]

good luck with your journey as a trader
looking for to seeing the next videos as a funded trader

[michaeldiamondturner]

Love the realness brother! You got this keep killing ❤

[mrf]

Found your channel recently, really liking the content, keep it up!

[souravkundu]

good luck brother for your trading journey

[iAmCrunchy]

Try the 1000 & 3000 tick chart and maybe adding a footprint chart. I use a heat map, footprint, dom, and a couple minute/tick charts to trade. 3 years later I’m breaking even and will be profitable hopefully on my 4th year.