Posts about Apex Trader Funding — eval rules, payouts, account configs, and what’s changed.
At some point, almost every trader questions whether they should keep going. It doesn’t always happen after a major blowup. Sometimes it comes after months of quiet frustration — when you’re putting in the work, watching the charts, testing ideas, and still not seeing progress. Other times, it shows up after repeated account resets or…
Let’s be real — trading isn’t just charts, indicators, and setups. It’s you vs. your own brain most of the time. One second, you’re calmly waiting for your setup. The next? You’re chasing an entry you know you shouldn’t take… and beating yourself up the whole way down. That voice in your head? That’s your…
Trading can seem glamorous. Social media is flooded with screenshots showing unbelievable profits and stories of overnight riches. Self-proclaimed gurus and vendors advertise systems promising consistent daily gains, huge returns, and easy money. But here’s an important truth: if it looks too good to be true, it almost certainly is. 🎭 The Reality Behind Trading…
Most people who dream about trading picture it as fast-paced, thrilling, and loaded with adrenaline. There’s something undeniably seductive about the idea of making a quick fortune, placing bets, and watching money flood your account. But here’s the uncomfortable truth—if trading feels exciting, you’re probably doing it wrong. 💰 Why Do People Find Trading Exciting?…
If you’re trading futures with a prop firm—those offering evaluation accounts or straight-to-sim funded models—you already know there are many options out there. Some are reputable and trader-focused. Others operate in ways I’d categorize as dishonest or in bad faith. Over time—and after several frustrating experiences—I’ve built a personal checklist for evaluating firms before I…
If you’re trading the futures market (e.g., ES, NQ, CL) using a prop firm, you’ve likely faced this question: Should I go through an evaluation phase or pay more upfront for a straight-to-sim funded account? As someone who actively trades and manages multiple prop accounts, I’ve been testing both approaches. In this post, we’ll walk…
Success in trading doesn’t just happen; it’s a product of continuous preparation and disciplined adherence to a set of well-defined rules. Here’s how I set myself up to maximize trading success, which includes profitable trading and staying mentally sharp and focused. Pre-Market Preparation Establishing a Trading Routine Trading Mindset and Discipline Conclusion By sticking to…
Hello everyone! 😃 It’s been a while since my last update, but I’m excited to announce that starting next week, I will begin live streaming my trades on YouTube. Since my last update, the prop trading landscape has seen significant developments, particularly with Apex, which I will briefly discuss today and explore in more depth…
This is my first update since the last update on 5/2/2024—this update will cover since then, which is both bad and good news. Trading Recap On Friday, 5/3/2024, I took a breakout trade on the ES, but only on the 25 Precision accounts, and ended up blowing all accounts. What makes that trade particularly frustrating…
This is the first trading recap for Apex and Precision, but not the first trading day. I have been trading the 45 accounts (20 Apex and 25 Precision) since I opened them, which was prior to my Welcome Post. Daily Recap When the ES RTH opened today, there was a strong and violent move up…
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