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Intraday & Position Trader | Sharing trading ideas and lessons in the Stock Market from 20+ years | Ex City of London IDB, Equities dealer & CFD Broker.
Joined January 2012
What does your setup look like?. Here's mine;
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If you Trade with These 5 Prop firms, including scaling, You can manage in excess of $12,000,000 (Twelve Million US $Dollars) . 1) @MyFundedFX .2) @Bespoke_Funding .3) @fundedengineer .4) @Maventrading .5) @FundedNext . Let’s look at those numbers:. 1% of $12,000,000 = $120,000.
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Get 7+ Figures in funding with these Prop Trading Firms. 1) @FTMO_com .2) @MyForexFunds.3) @MyFundedFX .4) @Bespoke_Funding.5) @fundedengineer .6) @TheForexFunder.7) @thefundedtrader. Then use;. @_swiftjournal as your fully automated trading journal & trade copier . 🔥🚀.
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🚨 IC Markets just got fined €50,000 by Cysec for not facilitating Best-Execution(s) for clients and unclear pricing.
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🚨As a Trader, this is what You should be doing ‼️. Once you have your data, edge and are consistent:. 1) Open a Personal funded CFD Trading Account. 2) Obtain and Scale funding through Digital prop Funding Firms, such as:. - @Swift_Funding .- @MyFundedFX .- @Bespoke_Funding .-.
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I remember sitting on a call with @Khldfx 5+ Years ago, we were discussing a route to market for a new CFD Broker, discussing;. - MQL Platforms.- cTrader.- CRMs.- Brokerage Licenses.- Personal regulations under CISI and Global .- Trading conditions. Costings and the variations.
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Metaquotes isn’t against the prop funding / evaluation industry. Now with that being said and now that I have seen one or two reputable individuals comment more appropriate information, rather than speculation. MQ is solely focusing on;. 1) Are Brokers Breaching their Arbitrary.
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@DekmarTrades Personal/Consumer Debt. The catalyst of the next GFC. We’ve been waiting for something to break for a long time now. It wont be pretty unfortunately. Cheap Money creates leveraged lifestyles. 🌪️.
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Get 7+ Figures in funding with these No Time Limit Prop Trading Firms alone;. 1) @MyFundedFX .2) @Bespoke_Funding.3) @fundedengineer .4) @Maventrading .5) @FundedNext . Then use the fastest trade copier and automatic journal on the market @_swiftjournal.
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🚨Prop Funding Co’s & Traders - CHANGE IS COMING ‼️. On observation of recent events surrounding Funding Companies & traders, it is very clear that the majority of Funding Firms & Traders are not working together! . Traders are trying to exploit Prop Funding Firms due to Greed.
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I personally like the DXTrade Platform! . It’s sleek, intuitive and easy to use!!! . As a trader who has been in the markets 17+ years, it isn’t the first time I’ve seen new platforms introduced to the market and after a week or so it’s all the same!. The platform we execute on
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If you’re a CFD Daytrader this is what you should do;. • Have a Mix of Challenge/Prop firm accounts. Max out;. @FTMO_com .@MyFundedFX .@fundingpips .@AlphaCapitalUK .@GoatFunded .@AscendxCapital . You can also now add Broker backed challenges. @MV_Funded .@IC_Funded .@fintokei.
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A Return of 2-5% per month is all You need. You don't need to make more percentage (%), You just need more Funds (AuM). Stop focusing on the amount of % you can make per month and focus on building a sustainable edge backed by data!.
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Have you worked in an. - FCA / CYSEC / ASIC / CFTC Regulated role .- Compliance role/department.- Studied basic CISI Regulation/Investment/Taxation/Risk.- CFD Broker.- Interdealer broker.- Traditional Prop firm (Principle only or TP) . If not you shouldn’t be . - Talking about it.
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The Five No time limit prop companies currently on my radar are:. @MyFundedFX .@Bespoke_Funding .@Maventrading.@fundedengineer .@leveledups . The Total AUM ($) Value is equal to $2.1mn. (The combined Max capital allocation of 300+400+500++500+400). 2023 could be an incredible.
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The Modern Traders Toolkit: . - Charting: @tradingview .- Trade Journal: @_SwiftJournal.- Trade Copier: @_SwiftJournal .- Fundamentals: @FinkPro_ .- News: @tEconomics .- Funding: @Swift_Funding & @MyFundedFX .- Education: @_PhantomTrading & @Trader_Dante .- Management:.
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I just listened in on this space…. I’ve been around the Markets a long time, I’ve seen & experienced ‘every excuse or event that can happen within the CFD Trading industry’. On a lighter note;. If I was the individual in Question/ On Trial, @Limitless_Noman …. You have to now
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The Master has failed more times than the Beginner has even tried.
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🚨 BAN U.S Traders ‼️. A Thought to ponder on 💭 . 🧠 Logically speaking here, if Metaquotes take away brokers MQL Licenses due to their exposure to U.S Traders and Evaluation firms, what happens when all of these firms (and US Traders) migrate to other execution based platforms?.
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These last few days in the markets are really making me consider opening up another trading floor. - Prop Trading.- Market Analysis.- Education.- Community/Support.- Other Professionals.- Psychologist.- Gym.- Golf Sim.- Chess & Pool Area.- Refreshments Area.
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The more I look, the more I realise how small this space is. 🤝 @Khldfx . It was good speaking with You this evening and glad we reconnected. It’s been a long time since the Brokerage days!.
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After months of meticulous planning to ensure @Swift_Funding provides a futureproof infrastructure which can and will evolve with Global Regulations. Stable, Professional & Sustainable Payment Solutions across Europe, Africa, Latam, India, UAE & the RoW aswell as nurturing and
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🚨 Current top four recommended CFD Prop firms. 1) @MyFundedFX .2) @fundingpips .3) @AlphaCapitalUK .4) @FTMO_com.
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🚨BREAKING‼️. It pains me to write that,.@FTMO_com has suspended all new purchases for US clients. Three months ago We had the discussion of Regulations, Jurisdictions, Accepting Clients…. U.S was my main predicament, coming from Regulated environments, CFD Brokers and.
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Retail or Prop Firm Traders that constantly want to see ICMarkets ‘trading conditions’ shows their lack of experience.
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The Digital Prop Funding Ecosystem could be about to change forever!. A company with over 10+ years experience is about to enter the landscape and it could take the market by storm!.
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🚨 Launching in 2024! . A Licensed, regulated CFD Broker with MT5 will soon be entering the Evaluation / Funding space. Get ready!.
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In 2011/2012 I was managing a Multi-Million £ Book at this very desk.
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Trading maturity is when you realise the real enemy is yourself. - Your mindset.- Your risk management. If you struggle to understand the difference between a valid or high probability trade, you shouldn’t be trading!.
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Whilst I was in Dubai last week I met up with a good friend of mine @Khldfx, owner of @fundingpips - we shared many evenings together with friends, drinking tea, coffee and eating good food whilst discussing the industry and how we can improve from within. We may be competitors.
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The Majority of Traders are not prepared to grow slowly and that is why so few will last more than five years if ever succeed.
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Three firms that I might look to obtain funding from this year:. 1) @Bespoke_Funding .2) @MyFundedFX .3) @fundedengineer.
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- Increased Strike rate. - Less Trades. - More Percentage % ROI.- Scaleable.- 7 Figures in AuM. What does your 2024 look like?.
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It’s rather disappointing to see that it takes an event and disruption of the industry #myforexfunds to see so many now only considering using a traditional Asset Management approach alongside Funding! Something I’ve been talking about for a long period! . I remember the.
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Your mentor buys a Lamborghini, I buy a BBG Terminal.
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🚨 As a Trader these are the accounts you should have. • Personal account(s) with CFD Brokers & Prime CFD Broker:. - @marketsvox_ .- @TIOmarkets .- @EXNESS .- @LMAX .- @CQGInc . • CFD Prop Firm/Evaluation - Diversify and obtain Max Allocation (MT5 or P5) . - @FTMO_com .-.
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Fully Automated Trade Journaling & Trade Copier . Compatible with over 950+ Brokers!. Supercharge your Trading.
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A New CFD Broker backed Challenge/Evaluation company is coming 👀. @MV_Funded . • Backed by a licensed & regulated CFD Broker.• MT5 (metaquotes) . -. They will join the other Elite CFD Back firms such as @HantecTrader, @IC_Funded, @OANDAPropTrader, @fintokei and also Blueberry.
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I had a very productive and honest call with Metaquotes yesterday. It's not always what you know but who you know.
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🚨Broker Tweet ‼️. When IC Markets, one of the biggest & best CFD Brokers of our time first started they operated and used Excel spreadsheets before investing heavily into a CRM. “You do not need to be great to start however, you do need to start to be great”.
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Unpopular opinion. Prop funding / Evaluation firms = Companies. Traders = Self Employed Consultants. A Professional contract is drawn up and if a trader does not perform, maintain professionalism or abide by the contractual terms & rules (for which they sign and agree to) . The.
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3 Year ROI’s and 2023 YTD for some of the Major Hedge Funds! . 🚨 Remember hedge funds are not looking for the best Absolute Returns (Alpha) but, returns per Unit of Risk!.
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How do Brokers pay your Profits? 🫠.
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A very difficult day for Me. A firm that We spent the best part of 9 Months building with one of the best infrastructures in the industry came to an end as we know it today. Unfortunately we timed our launch incorrectly and when Metaquotes renounced their services followed by.
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Your first aim as a Trader is, Survival.
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94% of traders want a 100% Strike Rate. Yet go on to lose 30% before withdrawing from their CFD Brokerage. - 1:2 RRR has a 33% breakeven WR.- 1:3 RRR has a 25% breakeven WR.- 1:4 RRR has a 20% breakeven WR. Stop focusing on the results and start focusing on the process & risk.
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I’m looking forward to all of the ‘Prop Funding Firms’ bringing in. - Compliance officers.- CFD Risk Managers/Teams.- Licensing.
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Funding Companies; Trust Pilot Revew. FTMO - 4.9.MFF - 4.9.Top Tier - 4.9.MFFX - 4.8.Stocknet Institute - 4.8.TFT - 4.7 .Bespoke - 4.6.TFF 4.6.Funded Next - 4.6.The Forex Funder - 4.5.Rocket21 - 4.2.
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Do you think @ftmo, @MyForexFunds, @FundedNext and many other prop firms will adapt & evolve to stand alongside the newer prop firms who are providing funding options with;. - No Time Limits.
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Identify and Master;. 1) One Trading Edge.2) One SwingPosition Trading Edge.3) One Investing Edge. and you will almost never have to worry about your professional career.
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Found my purpose, Now I’ll never stop!.
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🚨 Traders & Prop Funding Firms. It is and always will be a professional partnership. I know by putting this message up I will get a lot of ‘backlash & nonchalant & baseless comments’ however, I try to focus on how the world operates;. Lets add some supporting examples. •.
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Avoid Alcohol, Drugs & Clubs when you’re young…. Get your head down and get ahead. There will be plenty of time in the future to do such antics however, by that time you’ll not want to and wont have missed out.
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Social Media Drama. I need to do a @Trader_Dante and unfollow everyone. So many ill informed or click bait tweets.
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I am finally proud to announce that . The Swift Funding discord is now live ‼️.
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Today is the first day. Don’t wait for tomorrow. 6 Months from now you could be a six figure funded trader with FTMO / E8 / MFF. Get to work, you owe it to yourself.
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🚨 Blended Asset Management Prop Hybrid . I tried launching a Blended asset management firm many years ago however, the majority of traders who ‘appeared ready’ were not. They could not back up their claims however, since then I have built a data filtration and risk model. Out.
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Considering adding @Maventrading to the 7+ Figure Funding Roadmap …. - 9% Profit Target.- 2 Fold Scaling.- No Time Limit.- Execution: Eightcap (MT4&MT5) .- 80% Profit Split .- Payouts: Every 14 days (subject to %).- Daily Drawdown: 5%.- Max Drawdown: 10%.- Initial Max Funding.
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A Negative short term performance within trading, doesn’t define you 🧠. Retail / Professional/ Institutional Traders will all experience negative;. • Days.• Weeks.• Months.• Years. Process & Probabilities over short term outcomes!.
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Alot of the Tweets I’ve seen in the last 48 hours following the events with #myforexfunds goes to show you that most do not know what they’re talking about . Myforexfunds are doing this/that. If only you knew what some brokers do ans the tech stacks they have. Summary to.
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Risk Management is extremely underrated and so very Important! . As Retail Professional Traders we do not have HUGE Pools of Capital to make longer term trades when on/off side!!! . We need to remain nimble to trade another day!. Adapted & Inspired by @Dcpcooks.
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Invest in Yourself. At times it will be lonely, you will question everything including is it or was it ever worth it. You will dig so deep that you shut out everything around you to the extent that you will lose people. You will doubt yourself. Don’t fuck it up!.
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If anyone ever copies you, You have already Won.
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I am extremely excited for the Prop Funding Space right now.
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In 2024 I want this for You! . • Fully Funded VIP across;. 1) @Swift_Funding .2) @MyFundedFX .3) @fundingpips .4) @FTMO_com . • In Partnership with your Funding firm, Working together!. On top of those four companies, What other firms do you want to get fully funded with?.
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🚨 Digital Funding companies that you could use in 2024 ‼️. 1) @Swift_Funding .2) @MyFundedFX .3) @fundingpips .4) @fundedengineer .5) @FTMO_com .6) @Bespoke_Funding .7) @the5erstrading .8) @DarwinexZero . What other companies are there?.
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If I was to film a day in the life of a Trader | Mentor | Business Owner. It would be me;. - Waking up.- Showering.- Having my Breakfast & Vitamins.- Seeing my family.- Going to the office.- Sitting / Standing at my screens.- Walking around my office.- Drinking Coffee / Water.-.
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🚨Swift Funding ft Magic Keys ‼️. On behalf of Swift Funding, I have partnered with MagicKeys . What is Magic Keys? It is an Onscreen/Physical device (EA) that allows you as traders seemlessly manage your risk. All You have to do is Enter: SWIFTKEYS at the checkout !!! . For.
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If you truly want to stress test an edge in 'live/simulated' market conditions after collecting your data around The performance and risk metrics in statistics and demo (To ensure your Trading and Mental edge is in tact), you could consider this;. Rather than depositing 1k -.
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Turn yourself into a Winning Trader! . Collecting 1-5 Years of Trading data around your specific edge and metrics wilp help you to become inherently more confident at executing in live market conditions. But if you’re just starting, what do you need to collect? . - Trade.
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Experience and Losing Months‼️. As we near the end of January, it's difficult to see that so many have struggled. As fulltime, professional investors and traders, it is not just about how we perform in the market but how we approach the markets and manage our edge. Throughout.
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In my many years in the markets I’ve seen too many traders let a loss or a sequence of losses deflate them and affect their process. There is no room for weakness in this game. Stay focused. Stay strong.
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l've thought about this idea in 100 different ways. I still can't logically justify the idea of blowing 20-30 accounts, getting a big pay out and thinking that you've done well. Irrelevant of your skill level, irrelevant of your learning capability, you should STOP after 2.
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A Bigger Flex than Watches, Supercars, Designer Clothes etc. 1) Happy Wife/Husband.2) Kind, Loving Children.3) Healthy Body .4) Travelling .5) Investing into multiple companies .6) Enough Money to Live & help others.
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In talks with another incredible platform for the @Swift_Funding community!. With my career extending beyond 15+ years, I have put everything in to SF > The infrastructure, the solutions, bringing my network in and have reinvested heavily into futureproofing the company which
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Be Patient. Some things take time. 👂 👀 🧠.
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The Brothers behind @Darwinexchange & @DarwinexZero have come along way since their inception and meetings with good friends of mine for technology! . From those meetings a great Broker, LQP, Asset Manager was born!.
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Regulated CFD Brokers > Prop Funding / Evaluation firms.
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@Swift_Funding . Is fully operational as am I. I have multiple contingency plans in place! Some are not yet ready. I have expedited the majority of our time line from 3-6 months to month 2 to take Swift and other companies I am involved in to the next level. Over the laat three.
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🚨 I see alot of X referring to ‘The Prop Firm Bubble’ and only ‘certain firms surviving’. If only you knew or realised HOW Many CFD Brokers are coming to the market over the next 6,12.24 months! . -. We haven’t launched @Swift_Funding yet and here’s why;. • Corporate.
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🚨CFD brokers want you to lose money‼️. Most people falsely believe that CFD brokers want you to lose money as the broker is a counterparty. This isn’t the case with regulated CFD brokers. Regulated CFD brokers will encourage their traders to trade responsibly, properly.
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In March we will see a plethora of trading platforms offer services & support to the Evaluation & Funding industry. This includes:. • MatchTrader - Live.• DXTrade - Live.• cTrader - Live.• ThinkTrader - which will launch to the market at the end of March / Early April. I.
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🚨FTMO whilst there were a few Brick & mortar firms before them that transitioned. Otakar and his partner, recent graduates and new traders really shaped the Prop Industry! They posted $100m+ EBITDA last financial year .and continue to expand out during that period into Quant.
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If you’re struggling to be a consistently profitable Trader, do this;. • Identify a proven, actionable and profitable edge. • Identify the tradable markets (Equities, FX, Commodities, Indices, Crypto). • In hindsight go over the charts & mark them up to familiarise yourself.
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Since running a prop firm, I have realised how many individuals are incredible at Trading from their Mobile Phone and why so many are named Expert🤔.
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Follow @Swift_Funding . or Join our Discord to stay upto date with our latest releases, announcements and features !!!!.
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Last week I had calls & meetings with multiple additional Liquidity providers in order to prepare for the next phase of the journey & roadmap for @Swift_Funding.
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🚨 Unpopular opinion. Prop/Challenge firms should only offer Monthly or Quarterly payouts!!!!.
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I have never come across a successful, consistently profitable trader who . • Over risks.• Over Leverages.• Gambles their trading accounts .• Unable to manage their emotions.
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