About FinSeeds
Confusing Prop Firm Maze
You saw futures trading as your escape plan—better income, more freedom, goodbye 9-to-5.
Prop firms looked perfect. Trading someone else's money? Sign me up!
Then reality hit: bizarre rules, cryptic jargon, and advice that contradicts itself at every turn.
The Real Problem Goes Deeper
It's not just about understanding the evaluation processes. It's those sneaky trailing drawdowns. Trade restrictions during news. Payouts delayed over technicalities.
Everyone online has opinions, but no one speaks plain English.
And you start to wonder...
"Can a regular person actually figure this out? Or am I chasing a dream?"
I’ve Been There (With the Failures to Prove It)
I'm not a guru with a Lambo. I'm someone who figured this out the hard way through trial, error, and expensive mistakes.
FinSeeds is the resource I needed three years ago when I was burning through challenge after challenge.
Real Traders Deserve Real Answers
My goal is simple: give you the complete picture so you can make informed decisions about your trading education.
No hype, no false promises—just honest insights from someone who's walked this path.
About Anthony Tran
I'm Anthony—a 44-year-old husband, dog dad to a Dachshund named Alice, and former U.S. Air Force logistics officer who served as Captain during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
After earning my MBA in uniform, I transitioned to corporate life as an Operations Manager for a Fortune 500 company, then built my own web design agency before becoming Marketing Director for a software company.
I share my futures prop trading research through FinSeeds as a passion project alongside my main career.
The Expensive Futures Prop Firm Education
In July 2023, I discovered prop firms and bought my first TopStep challenge for $149. I failed on day one by risking 15 contracts—a harsh lesson in leverage I'll never forget.
What followed was an expensive but thorough education:
52+ failed evaluations across TopStep, Apex Trader Funding, Tradeify, and Take Profit Trader
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Thousands spent in challenge fees while testing strategies
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Extensive platform testing: NinjaTrader, Tradovate, and various automation tools
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Every mistake systematically catalogued for future reference
What Makes My Approach Unique
I document everything systematically. This methodical approach helped me gain hands-on experience across:
Multiple trading strategies: Manual execution, algorithmic systems, scalping, and swing approaches
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Various market conditions: Bull runs, bear markets, volatile periods, and quiet sessions
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Different tools and platforms: From basic charting to advanced automation
Why FinSeeds Exists
Every guru was selling courses, but nobody was sharing the real, messy journey of actually learning this business. I wished someone had provided honest, complete information when I was struggling.
Prop firm trading represents more than profits—it's about building genuine freedom and flexibility in your life.
"I believe real traders deserve honest information, not manufactured success stories."
Beyond Trading
When I'm not researching strategies or writing content, you'll find me watching a new show on Netflix, trying new sushi restaurants, or playing Street Fighter at the local retro arcade.
My Commitment
Everything I share comes from documented experience—successes and failures alike. I update content regularly as the industry evolves and continue testing new approaches.
If someone who learned this through extensive trial and error can figure this out, you can too. It just takes proper education, realistic expectations, and learning from others' expensive mistakes.
"Welcome to FinSeeds. Let's learn and grow together."
Disclaimer: Educational content based on personal experience and research. Not financial advice. Futures trading involves substantial risk and is not suitable for all investors. Individual results will vary significantly.