Introduction
Raymond, a 53-year-old momentum day trader from Bowie, United States, earned his funded account on April 21, 2025, after completing his evaluation in just 10 days. A loyal member of the OneUp Trader community since 2019 trades the $50,000 account, and his results show the payoff of a simple process, patience, and strict risk control.
Raymond works part-time and has a background in education. He became interested in trading after watching YouTube videos and learning the basics on his own. What kept him going was the same thing that still motivates him today: he wants to become a professional trader.
The OneUp Trader-funded trader program affords traders this opportunity, and Raymond has taken advantage of it.
Let’s delve deeper into how this talented trader created his own success and what we can learn from it.
A Straightforward Strategy That Fits His Personality
Raymond trades the E-mini NASDAQ 100 (NQ), Russell 2000 (RTY), and Micro E-mini Nasdaq-100 (MNQ) on Rithmic Trader Pro. This platform is completely free to use during the evaluation and funded accounts for all traders on the OneUp Trader funded trader program. This means there are no costs whatsoever for traders who go this route because the data fees are also covered by the funding partners!
This reduces the stress of having to cover costs for Raymond so he can focus on what matters, trading his plan.
Let’s take a quick look at his daily approach
- He uses the Simple Moving Average and the Triangular Moving Average.
- He waits for the cross, enters the trade, and holds for one to two candles.
- He takes profit quickly, without chasing extra gains.
- If a trade starts to fail, he cuts it fast, aiming to either break even or take a small loss.
You can watch Raymond describe it himself below:
A Look at His Performance
Here are the stats from Raymond’s recent trading period.
Trading Summary
Win/Loss Breakdown
What stands out
Raymond’s profit factor of 1.81 shows a strategy that is very solid because it means for every Dollar he risks, the strategy makes $1.81. Here is a table to put it in perspective:
| Profit Factor | Interpretation |
|---|---|
| < 1.0 | Losing strategy |
| 1.1 – 1.3 | Barely profitable |
| 1.3 – 1.5 | Decent / tradeable |
| 1.5 – 1.8 | Very good |
| 1.8 – 2.5 | Excellent |
| > 2.5 | Rare / often overfit |
Another aspect that stands out is that his largest gain is higher than his largest loss, allowing him to cut losses quickly. Something that all traders need to keep in mind is that they allow losing days to get out of control, but it’s nothing to feel bad about; it is just something to work on and improve. Traders often try to recoup their losses or are unwilling to accept that they are having a bad day. The quicker they can be cut, the better.
Why He Chose OneUp Trader
Raymond first heard about OneUp Trader through a friend. After comparing firms, he chose OneUp for three reasons:
- Helpful, polite customer service
- Daily withdrawals
- 24/7 support by chat or phone
He describes the entire experience as “great,” and rated the platform:
- Ease of use: 5/5
- Overall satisfaction: 10/10
- Customer support: very satisfied
- Likelihood to recommend: very likely
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When a trader successfully completes their evaluation and gets funded, we send them a question and answer email so we can get to know the trader better and also look for ways to improve our funded trader program.
Raymond told us that his biggest improvement came when he learned to:
- Focus only on his setup
- Reduce unnecessary risk
- Protect the trailing drawdown
- Take his profit goals seriously
As he puts it, sticking to his strategy “allowed me to build my account and withdraw. That was the best part.”
Raymond treats his trading as a business and always looks for ways to improve. It is something that everyone can learn from because, surprisingly, traders do not approach their trading with the mindset that is required. Online trading is very accessible today, and people make the mistake of thinking that it makes it easy. Raymond shows us that it is essential to take every step seriously and treat it with care, rather than developing a hopeful and a gambler’s mentality.
So far, he has withdrawn $17,200 from his funded account, with payouts arriving the same day or the next business day.
Withdrawal Process
The withdrawal process is simple; all you have to do is send an email to your funding provider with the amount you wish to withdraw. It will be processed on the same day as long as the withdrawal threshold has been met. It’s that straightforward! You can learn more here.
Smooth Path From Evaluation to Funding
The transition from evaluation to the funded account was simple. Once a trader submits their account for review via live chat, email, or phone, they wait 2 – 3 days for a response with their credentials. From there, the setup process is very similar to the evaluation, and since the funding partners cover all costs related to the funded account, the trader has very little to worry about.
Data fees, commissions, and platforms (Ninjatrader and R|Trader) are all covered by the trading partners, which means the trader has absolutely zero fees to pay once funded. Even the monthly evaluation fee is cancelled!
Looking Ahead
Raymond believes anyone can benefit from using OneUp Trader:
“The rules are simple, the support team is responsive, and being able to withdraw daily makes the process better than any other firm I evaluated.”
He continues to trade daily from his home in Atlanta, Georgia, balancing his part-time job with his steady pursuit of becoming a full-time professional trader.
Raymond is a trader with many positive qualities, and because of his long-time experience at OneUp Trader, all traders can learn a lot from his journey. The keys from Raymond’s Trading that we can learn from are:
- Treating trading like a business.
- Reduce unnecessary risk.
- Knows exactly what he is looking for in his strategy.
In case you missed it, here is the full interview with Raymond:
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This analysis is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute trading advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any futures contracts. Futures trading involves significant risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Always conduct your own research and consult with a licensed financial professional before making trading decisions.
