Introduction
This week, we are featuring a new funded trader from Odessa, Texas, who, with persistence and clarity, withdrew an impressive $6,600 from his funded account in just 10 days! Michael M is a machine operator who has now made his fourth withdrawal from the OneUp Trader funded trader program, bringing his total to $11,320!
“I chose trading for the ability to have freedom,” Michael told us.
“Financial freedom, and the ability to be my own boss. The ability to be at home with my family as my kids grow.”
Strategy & Style
Michael describes his trading style as a blend of ‘key-level’ trading and momentum trading, focusing on the E-mini NASDAQ 100 (NQ) and E-mini S&P 500 (ES) futures contracts. His approach combines top-down technical analysis, market momentum, and price action.
“I scalp, swing from trading ranges, and focus on price action,” he explains.
What is very interesting about Michael is his disciplined daily routine and how he combines trading with his everyday duties:
“I wake up, take the dogs for a walk. Get back, wash my face, and meditate for about 5 minutes. I trade pre-market, and five minutes before the opening bell, I make coffee. I sit back down five minutes after the bell so I can let the market start setting a trend.”
Rather than jumping into the volatility of the opening minutes, he allows price action to develop and reveal trends before executing his trades. Basically, he is waiting for the market to show him what it is doing. This is a great lesson for many traders because we often force things without patiently waiting for the market to give us something.
Statistics
Michael had an impressive run in his funded account after unfortunately drawing down and losing the account. This is normal, and traders should not be disheartened by this. The key is that Michael was still able to withdraw profits while his strategy was performing well!
That is what is great about OneUp Trader, the risk-reward ratio is truly unmatched. If a trader wanted to open a personal futures account, they would typically need at least $5,000 to get started. With OneUp Trader, you get access to $5,000 worth of trading risk for only a $175 Evaluation fee!
In Michael’s case, the return on investment (ROI) from his evaluation fee is over 1000% — a figure that would be nearly impossible to replicate through traditional self-funded accounts. What this means is that for a relatively small upfront cost, Michael gained access to a funded account, turned a profit, and took home significantly more than he initially paid in evaluation fees.
This kind of leverage, both financially and psychologically, is what continues to attract skilled traders to the OneUp Trader program. Reduced stress, minimized personal risk, and the ability to scale without the burden of funding the account yourself — it’s easy to see why traders like Michael continue to choose the OneUp Trader funded trader program.
His 69.55% win rate stands out when looking at his stats. This is to be expected because his average risk-to-reward is 0.6. There has to be something given up somewhere, and for Michael, it’s in the risk-reward, but the high win rate makes up for it.
Rather than seeking larger winners compared to losers, he focuses on high probabilities. This strategy aligns perfectly with his ultra-short average hold time of less than one minute.
Mindset and Backtesting
When asked about his strengths, Michael emphasized something he takes very seriously:
“Backtesting and having that confirmation that what I believed in was true. Either in trading or life.”
Michael’s edge is in his attitude. He is methodical and doesn’t cut corners. Some traders think that they can become successful without a plan, but in reality, they are just hoping for things to work out. Hope doesn’t give results.
“I understand that I’ll make mistakes and that there’s nothing wrong with that as long as I learn from them. Having self-accountability is key.”
Vision for the Future
Michael told us what his goals were for the future in his question and answer:
Short-Term Goals: “To keep my current job and use this account to start raising capital. Keep getting better at live trading.”
Long-Term Goals: “To eventually only trade full-time and have my day done in the first couple hours. Also want to start investing in real estate as another source of income.”
It is a very smart way to handle trading because Michael understands that he can still trade on the side while maintaining a stable job. Only once he has proven to himself that he can be successful over a long period of time will he consider going full-time. We have to be intelligent as traders, not irrational and impulsive.
Why Michael Chose OneUp Trader
When we asked Michael why he selected the OneUp Trader-funded trader program, his answer was decisive:
“No data fees, straightforward evaluation plan, great customer service.”
He rates his experience a perfect 10 out of 10 and found the platform setup “Very Easy.”
“I have called to receive information, and none could even hold a candle to OneUp support.”
Ending Off
Michael’s attitude, discipline, and intelligence inspire us all to improve. We look forward to seeing what he decides to do in the future and will support him every step of the way!
