Introduction
Meet JuliaMaria, a funded trader from Aargau, Switzerland, who proves that consistency and the right mental attitude can lead to huge withdrawals when trading with a trusted funded trader program.
JuliaMaria is 45 years old, holds a master’s degree in literature, and works as a freelancer. She joined OneUp Trader in 2021 with a clear goal to create additional income for her family. A selfless motivation can sometimes relieve pressure on traders and help them better stick to their plan.
JuliaMaria has withdrawn $34,000 from trading the Micro E-Mini Nasdaq-100 across multiple accounts, with one account showing $28,000 in profits in just 2 weeks of trading.
Let’s take a deeper dive into how this trader did it and what we can learn from her success.
Trading Experience
JuliaMaria has been trading for more than six years. Her journey didn’t begin in finance or in any field remotely similar; in fact, her degree and normal life experience are far from anything to do with financial markets. However, her discipline and strong work ethic undoubtedly helped her achieve the success she has seen at the OneUp Trader-funded trader program.
Her platform of choice is NinjaTrader, which is completely free to use during the evaluation and the funded trader account. NinjaTrader’s flexibility enables her to monitor EMAs, deviation levels, and Market Profile levels efficiently. Ninjatrader is also often ranked as the most popular futures trading platform, with over 1.9M active users.
Trading Approach
JuliaMaria was able to withdraw the big profits that she did by not trading from hope; she doesn’t approach the market emotionally. She prepares “from top to bottom,” starting with higher time frames and working down.
This allows her to see the overall trend, and in this way, she keeps methodical in her approach. Traders must think in probabilities, not out of hope or fear.
With that said, she still maintains flexibility in her trading strategy:
- Some days she trades more like a swing trader, entering positions after the market opens and once structure confirms direction.
- Other days, she focuses on breakouts and retests of EMAs.
- She also incorporates deviation levels and Market Profile levels for precision entries.
The Performance Behind the Withdrawal
The point that stands out here is that her average winning trade is more than double her average loss. This gives her an RRR of 2.13. Basically, what this tells us is that as long as she maintains a win rate of atleast 50%, she will be very profitable. The key will be in managing the drawdowns on the bad days.
Strength: The Comeback
When asked about her biggest strength, JuliaMaria answered:
“Come back after a loss.”
That mindset is critical in futures trading, especially when trading products like MNQ, which can move quickly and test emotional discipline.
Her weakness?
“Sometimes too emotional, therefore I need to step away from the charts.”
The key difference is awareness. She knows when to pause. She knows when emotions get out of hand, and she takes the necessary steps to avoid trading during those times.
Performance by Day
Her best trading days were Tuesday and Thursday. Friday was tougher. We can’t say for sure that the weekday caused the results, but the pattern is still useful.
Instead of brushing it off, she can use it as feedback and adjust her plan around how different days tend to behave. A lot of experienced traders notice that the Nasdaq futures can “feel” different depending on the day. Volatility and pace often shift as the week goes on, and that can change what setups work best.
Simple tips to use this data without overthinking it:
- Track it for longer. Keep logging results by weekday for the next 4–8 weeks. A small sample can trick you.
- Adjust expectations on Fridays. If Fridays keep being messy, aim for smaller, quicker wins and avoid forcing big moves.
- Trade your best days more seriously. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, consider sticking closer to your A+ setups and giving them a bit more room to play out.
- Reduce size on weaker days. If Friday is consistently harder, trade smaller or set stricter rules (fewer trades, tighter daily loss limit).
- Watch the time of day too. Sometimes it’s not the weekday, it’s when you trade. Break results down by session (open, mid-day, close).
- Have a “Friday plan.” For example: max 1–2 trades, stop after the first red trade, or stop after hitting a modest target.
- Review what’s different. On Fridays, was she chasing? Trading too late? Taking lower-quality setups? The notes matter as much as the numbers.
The goal isn’t to label days as “good” or “bad.” It’s to match her strategy to the day’s behavior, and protect her account when conditions don’t fit her style.
Why OneUp Trader?
JuliaMaria found the OneUp Trader funded trader program online and decided to give it a try.
At the time of her review, she rated:
- Ease of use: 4 out of 5
- Overall experience: 7 out of 10
- Customer support: Very satisfied
She told us in the Q&A that we send out to all traders:
“So far so good. Let us see if payouts work smoothly.”
Since then, she has successfully withdrawn $34,000 and is absolutely satisfied with the result!
OneUp Trader prides itself on having a smooth and trustworthy withdrawal experience. We want traders to be able to withdraw their profits, not make it more difficult for them. Check out this interview with a funded trader who made a massive withdrawal from the OneUp Trader program last year!
What Can We Learn From JuliaMaria?
1. Your background doesn’t matter.
She studied literature, not finance. What helped her was discipline and practice.
2. Have a clear reason to trade.
She wanted extra income for her family. That kept her focused and less emotional.
3. Always prepare first.
She starts with higher time frames, then moves down. She doesn’t jump into trades blindly.
4. Be flexible, but follow rules.
Some days she trades breakouts. Other days, she waits for structure. The setup can change, but her rules don’t.
5. Manage risk well.
Her winners are more than twice as big as her losses. That gives her room to stay profitable.
6. Learn to bounce back.
After a loss, she resets and continues. She doesn’t let one bad trade ruin the day.
7. Step away when needed.
If she feels too emotional, she stops trading. That simple habit protects her account.
8. Study your results.
Some days were better than others. Instead of ignoring it, she adjusts her plan.
9. Let results prove it.
She once said, “Let us see if payouts work smoothly.” Since then, she has withdrawn $34,000. That answers the question.
10. Stay focused, not loud.
No hype. No signal groups. Just steady work.
JuliaMaria’s story shows that trading success is not about being flashy or having the perfect background. It’s about building a clear plan, managing risk, and staying steady over time.
She focused on the process. She stayed patient. And when the results came, she let them speak for themselves.
In the end, consistency and the right mindset made the difference.
