Starting the Funded Account
I’ve just started a new funded account, and this is where things actually matter more than passing an evaluation.
The account is $50,000, but what matters isn’t the balance — it’s the rules attached to it.
The Real Targets
To get paid out, I need to:
- Reach $52,600 balance (+$2,600 profit)
- Have at least 5 trading days
- Make at least $250 on each of those days
- Stay within the consistency rule (no single day over 50% of total profit)
What This Changes
This completely changes how I approach trading.
It’s no longer about hitting a target quickly.
It’s about building consistent days without violating rules.
That means:
- No overtrading
- No chasing big days
- Focus on controlled, repeatable setups
The Plan
I’m sticking to the same approach that’s been working:
- Short sessions (around an hour)
- Trading when conditions are clean
- Taking profits early instead of forcing trades
The goal isn’t to maximise profit — it’s to stay consistent.
Final Thought
This is where most people fail.
Not because they can’t trade — but because they change their behaviour once they’re funded.
For now, the focus is simple:
Stay consistent. Protect the account. Build slowly.
