In this blog I highlight the account of Anthony, one of our funded traders, who recently completed the Experience One Phase Program ($50K) and has moved into a live simulated account. I must admit; Anthony’s results really caught my eye in both good and bad ways.
As a reminder, all of our trading programs operate in a simulated environment using virtual funds. The results provided by our users are for educational purposes only and should never be considered as professional financial guidance.
Overview – Discipline Over Drama
Anthony successfully completed the challenge in 52 days, which is neither too quickly nor too slowly. This duration indicates Anthony did not gamble or rush. Rather, it shows he used a solid and deliberate approach to the markets.
The statistics that really surprised me were Anthony’s winning ratio. Anthony had 200 wins out of 206 total trades. As a trader and coach since the early 2000s, I am very seldom able to find such high ratios of wins compared to losses, especially in the area of a scalper.
Below is a detailed breakdown of Anthony’s account:
Account: $50,000 Experience (Simulated)
Timeframe for Assessment: 52 days
Wins/Losses: 200 Wins / 6 Losses
Average Win: $25
Average Loss: $14
Primary Instrument: EUR/USD
Achievement of Profit Target: 10% ($5,000 Gain)
Inside the Trades: Small Gains, High Levels of Consistency
Anthony’s trades were small, and they were extremely precise. Virtually all of Anthony’s trades netted no more than a few pips. Scalping in its purest form is not easy to accomplish. It takes a lot of discipline, rapid decision-making, and a solid plan. Although Anthony’s average win was only slightly larger than his average loss, it was his ability to consistently execute trades that created the difference.
One Red Flag – Anomaly Trades
However, I always take a closer look at trades that break the mold. Two trades in Anthony’s account really stood out. One of the trades lasted eight days and the other was a two-lot position that resulted in a profit of $600 and $253 respectively. A large variance from Anthony’s typical $20-$30 trades is a huge difference.
After looking further, I found that the two anomaly trades placed Anthony’s account in jeopardy of exceeding the 4% daily draw down limit. Had the market reversed and turned against Anthony, he could have lost his funded spot. Based on the data, I suspect Anthony didn’t use a tight stop-loss on either of these trades, or possibly didn’t use any at all.
Now, I’m not saying that drawdown is evil. Every trader experiences drawdown, and it needs to be measured and managed – especially if you’re scalping.
Technical Analysis – What the Charts Showed
I looked at the 1-hour EUR/USD chart and examined one of the longer-lived trades. At first, the market started moving in the opposite direction of Anthony with a steep 160-pip decline. That would be enough to create anxiety (or margin calls) for most traders. However, Anthony stuck to his guns, and the market eventually turned back around allowing him to profitably exit.
Whether or not this was a result of skill or luck only Anthony can tell. However, if you are scalping, trades lasting over a week are generally off-plan. It serves as a reminder to all traders – consistency isn’t just about winning – it’s about being true to your system.
Closing Thoughts from Me
Anthony’s performance demonstrates the value of producing consistent, small wins – something we stress at Funded Trading Plus.
However, the takeaway here is two fold:
Stick to your strategy. If you are a scalper, do not start swing trading when the going gets rough.
Respect your risk. One trade cannot undo the work of weeks of disciplined trading.
Again, congratulations to Anthony. You’ve done a fantastic job, and with a live simulated account, your profits – minus the split – are yours to keep.
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Disclaimer
This trader review is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It reflects the opinions of the author at the time of writing and should not be taken as financial or investment advice.
Funded Trading Plus operates evaluation and simulated funded programs, not live trading accounts. All references to trading, strategies, or market opportunities relate to simulated trading environments. Past market performance or individual trader results are not indicative of future outcomes.
About Andrew Lockwood
Andrew Lockwood is a seasoned professional trader with over 40 years of experience in financial markets. Starting his career on the floor of the London International Financial Futures Exchange (LIFFE) in the 1980s, Andrew has traded through multiple market cycles and volatility regimes. Today, he specialises in prop trading strategies, focusing on technical setups, risk management, and trader psychology. As the founder of PropIQ and a leading mentor, Andrew is dedicated to training the next generation of prop traders with proven, real-world trading methods.