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Transition to Live Trading
After months of grinding through evaluations, finally getting funded, and building a consistent track record with TopStep, Apex Trader Funding, Tradeify, and Take Profit Trader, I found myself facing an unexpected question: Should I start trading my own capital? This wasn't a question I anticipated when I began my funded...
Analyze Trading Journal Results
I'll never forget the day I received my first payout from TopStep after months of trying to pass their evaluation. I was ecstatic, already planning how I'd spend that money... until I realized I had absolutely no idea how to handle the tax implications. Was this self-employment income? Did I...
Staying Funded Prop Firm
Let me tell you about the day I lost my first funded account. After failing 52 evaluations (yes, fifty-two), I finally passed my TopStep challenge in late 2023. I was over the moon—posting on Twitter, telling my wife we were going out for sushi to celebrate, the whole nine yards....
Prop Firm Trading Psychology
When I first discovered prop firm trading, I was convinced my success would hinge on finding the perfect strategy. With my military background, MBA, and analytical mindset, I thought technical skills would carry me through. After burning through dozens of challenges and thousands in fees, I finally understood the truth:...
