Introduction
From Cape Town, South Africa, network engineer–turned–trader Ishaam H. has built an impressive track record since joining the OneUp Trader funded trader program in 2021. Over the past four years, he has received 18 funded accounts, and his total withdrawals amount to over $30,226.
What makes his story unique? Instead of chasing massive payouts, Ishaam follows a consistent withdrawal strategy and keeps his focus on steady growth. His journey proves that success in trading doesn’t come from one big win, but from discipline, adaptability, and persistence.
Let’s take a closer look at Ishaam, his statistics, and his trading style.
The Trading Journey
Ishaam’s professional background is in network engineering, but his passion for markets has been the fuel that has driven his success. He has more than six years of trading experience, which has allowed him to perfect his trading style and plan. Ishaam describes himself as a discretionary trader, which means he makes his decisions based on his own judgment during the trading session. This type of style doesn’t have strict rules or systems to follow and requires a lot of experience before it can be an effective method.
He told us in his Q&A:
“I look at the positives in trading even when the trading day is not going my way,”
Ishaam maintains a cool head and never lets the emotions of the trading day rule him. This is undoubtedly one of the big reasons he managed to withdraw over $30,000! Traders often forget a fundamental aspect of markets, the mindset, and spend massive amounts of time jumping from system to system. Ishaam shows us here how important it is to focus on the psychological element and stay positive no matter what!
Strategy and Style
Ishaam trades mainly the E-mini NASDAQ (NQ), and Micro E-mini NASDAQ (MNQ). He trades throughout the entire session, which can be tiring for some traders, but he has found a way to maintain his focus and energy levels even after spending so many hours behind the screen.
While not for everyone, it’s a style that fits him. Everyone is different, and some like to trade for long periods of time. The key is to not allow overtrading and fatigue to creep in because then decision-making becomes difficult and following the trading plan even more so. Ishaam has found a way that works for him and is a motivation for everyone to do the same.
One unique aspect of Ishaam’s approach is how he made his withdrawals. He doesn’t wait for massive payouts or tries to build his account too big; instead, he typically withdraws as soon as his account balance crosses the threshold, sometimes withdrawing the minimum of $1,000. Basically, Ishaam withdraws as soon as he can, and if he loses the funded account, he simply returns to the evaluation and begins the process again.
Standout Accounts
Across his 18 funded accounts, Ishaam has shown consistency with strong win rates and profit factors. Here are a few standout performances:
While these accounts ended due to drawdowns, they show Ishaam’s ability to maintain high win rates and consistency in how he approaches the funded trading accounts.
Performance Stats at a Glance
Lessons Learned
Despite occasionally struggling with overtrading and large drawdowns, Ishaam’s trading performance shows that profitability is about persistence, discipline, adapting to market conditions, and finding the best approach for you.
His withdrawal strategy, ability to maintain high win rates, and balanced trading outlook have made him a standout at OneUp Trader.
When asked to sum up his OneUp Trader experience, Ishaam said simply:
“I had a good experience.”
Ending Off
Ishaam’s success at OneUp Trader highlights exactly what makes trading such a personal endeavor because there’s no single formula for doing well. His story shows that with the right mindset, discipline, and willingness to adapt, it’s possible to build consistent results in the markets. By staying focused on his strengths, keeping withdrawals simple and consistent, and never losing sight of the psychological side of trading, Ishaam has carved out a method that works for him. For traders looking for inspiration, his path is proof that success doesn’t always come from doing what’s typical, but from finding what’s sustainable and sticking to it.
