Brandon, is a dedicated trader hailing from the picturesque state of Idaho. Brandon has not only conquered the challenges but also achieved remarkable success in his trading career. Let’s hear about his journey, insights, and some of the key lessons he’s learned along the way.

Meeting Brandon: A TFT Trader from Idaho

Brandon, a trader who recently surpassed two $200,000 accounts in his trading career. Brandon shares that he’s experienced two significant $5,000 payouts, totaling an impressive $10,000. 

Discovering Trading: A Journey from IML to TFT

Brandon’s interest in trading sparked when he noticed a high school friend posting about payouts on social media. His friend, involved with IML (iMarketsLive), introduced Brandon to trading concepts during a meeting. Intrigued but skeptical about the $300 monthly fee, Brandon decided to explore trading on his own through YouTube. His journey led him to discover mentors like Mamba and Dennis, eventually guiding him to TFT.

From Challenges to Success: Brandon’s Trading Approach

Brandon shares that he initially struggled with various strategies, attempting every method in the book. It took time to find the right approach, but he emphasizes the importance of patience in trading. His strategy revolves around the ICI (Impulse, Correction, Impulse) method, primarily focusing on the daily and 4-hour time frames. Brandon places buy or sell limits on fib levels and patiently waits for the market to come to him.

Balancing Work and Trading: Trading on the Go

Working in home care, Brandon’s flexible schedule post-COVID allows him to watch charts at work and execute trades from his phone. Despite conducting all his trades on his phone, he utilizes TradingView for chart analysis. Brandon walks us through his trading process, emphasizing the significance of patience and discipline, key attributes he acquired through his journey.

The Importance of Setting Goals

Brandon shares a pivotal moment when he set a goal to take his wife to Cancun. Trading two 100K accounts simultaneously, he achieved his goal and highlighted the impact of structure and goal-setting on his trading success. Looking ahead, Brandon envisions scaling up with TFT, aiming for a personal account to leverage more capital.

Lessons Learned: From Failures to Resilience

Reflecting on his trading journey, Brandon acknowledges the importance of resilience. He mentions the role of his wife, an A-type personality, in motivating and supporting him even during setbacks. Despite quitting trading for a few months, the thought always lingered in the back of his mind, leading him back to trading with a newfound perspective.

Advice for Aspiring Traders: Patience is Key

Brandon shares valuable advice for beginners, emphasizing the significance of patience, rule-setting, and avoiding FOMO (Fear of Missing Out). He recommends waiting for the market to come to you rather than chasing it. Drawing parallels with his patient nature, Brandon encourages traders to view trading as a marathon, not a sprint.

Building Resilience: A Born Quality

Discussing his patient demeanor, Brandon attributes it to his nature, stating he has always been a levelheaded and patient individual. Born with this quality, he seamlessly incorporated patience into his trading journey, overcoming challenges and setbacks.

Lessons from Athletics: Discipline and Positive Affirmation

As a former college athlete, Brandon credits his athletic background for instilling discipline and positive affirmation in him. The support of a positive coach and the drive for continuous improvement parallel his trading goals. Brandon’s sports background contributes to his disciplined and goal-oriented approach in trading.

TFT Community: A Source of Support

Brandon appreciates TFT’s community-oriented approach, involving traders in decisions like logo selection and promotions. While he might not be highly active in the community, he values the inclusivity and engagement that TFT fosters. The sense of community and involvement in decision-making sets TFT apart for Brandon.

About The Funded Trader

The Funded Trader is a prop firm that aims to be the premier destination for talented traders worldwide, providing them with the necessary resources to transform their trading skills and become capitalized professionals. The company was founded by Angelo Ciaramello, Blake Olson, and Carlos Rico Jr., with the mission to disrupt the entire industry by offering top-notch support, customer-centric challenges, and an interactive trading community.Key aspects of The Funded Trader include:

• Transparency and Integrity: The company is anchored in transparency and integrity, creating a culture of honesty and accountability that enables the building of a sustainable, long-lasting program.
• Community: The Funded Trader is growing the largest, most supportive community of traders, with over 100,000 traders and over 1.8 million monthly website visits.
• Empowering Traders: The company believes that every trader worldwide should have the resources they need to transform their trading skills and become capitalized professionals.
• Free Competitions: The Funded Trader introduced free competitions to the trading industry, allowing traders to showcase their skills and learn from professionals.

The Funded Trader provides access to capital, sophisticated trading tools, software, and resources, as well as mentorship and support to help traders improve their trading skills and manage risk.