Introduction
This week, we’re excited to spotlight another impressive success story from the OneUp Trader funded program. Meet Colin, a finance professional who recently withdrew over $8,000 in just six trading days from his $50K funded account. Even more impressive? Colin has now withdrawn more than $22,850 to date through the program. Let’s take a closer look at Colin’s journey and discover how he continues to deliver consistent, high-level results—without risking his own capital.
Who is Colin & Why Does He Trade?
Colin, a 33-year-old from Atlanta, United States, has been in the financial markets for over six years. With a professional background in finance, he’s no stranger to the markets, but trading provides him with something his day job doesn’t—freedom.
When we asked Colin why he decided to become a trader he said it was because of the freedom that comes with doing it successfully. When you pair this with the OneUp Trader funded trader program, the freedom amplifies because there is no longer the worry of risking your own money.
For many, financial markets offer an escape from the traditional 9-to-5, but as we know, it is not that simple. Doing it correctly requires a deep understanding of one’s own psychology, ability to adapt, and discipline, all of which Colin has mastered over the years.
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A Dynamic & Discretionary Trader
Colin describes his trading style as “dynamic and discretionary,” meaning he adapts to changing market conditions rather than following a rigid system. This approach requires a resilient mindset, tremendous discipline, and control of emotions because the decisions are all down to the trader and not a system that gives signals. When asked how he starts his trading day, he said:
“I review price/volume levels of significance, mark key POC/VAH from previous sessions to add context, and study daily/weekly levels (Open, High, Low, Close), along with modal support on higher time frames.”
This level of analysis allows him to stay flexible and trade based on what the market is actually doing—not what a rigid system tells him to do. This gives him the flexibility to trade multiple markets, including:
- E-mini S&P 500 (ES) & Micro E-mini S&P 500 (MES)
- E-mini NASDAQ 100 (NQ) & Micro E-mini NASDAQ 100 (MNQ)
- Nikkei 225 (NKD) & Russell 2000 (RTY)
- Crude Oil (CL) & Gold (GC)
When one trades with discretion, it means that he alone is responsible for the trades he takes. There is no reliance on outside sources such as a news resource or indicators but a trader’s own experience and intelligence to make decisions. This is why it is possible for Collin to trade many different markets, whereas, with a system that provided signals, the strategy would perform very differently across the different markets based on the volatility and how they move.
Breaking Down His Trading Performance
Colin’s ability to trade dynamically and adjust to market conditions led him to make over $8,000 in profit in just six trading days. Let’s analyze his statistics:
Numbers That Stick Out
A high 86% win rate
A profit factor of 1.92
Even though his largest loss ($2,888.16) was over double his biggest win ($1,325.92), his high win rate of 86% and consistent execution kept him in strong profit territory. This shows real-world discipline and the ability to bounce back—critical traits for any successful funded trader.
Average Hold Time:
- Winning trades: 11 min 28 sec
- Losing trades: 55 min 23 sec
Many of the losing trades were held too long—possibly hoping for a reversal. Even Colin acknowledges there’s always room to improve. That humility? It’s what keeps him sharp.
Why Colin Chose OneUp Trader
Colin discovered OneUp Trader through an online search—and it turned out to be a game-changing decision. He rated his experience a 10 out of 10, citing both the platform’s simplicity and its strong reputation.
A key factor in his decision? Our trusted funding partners. Colin highlighted their proven track record of reliability, especially when it comes to funding traders promptly and paying them out without issues. That trust gave him the confidence to focus on trading without second-guessing the process.
Here’s why he continues to trade with OneUp Trader:
Easy-to-Use Evaluation Process – Rated “Very Easy” (5/5).
Quick Funding & Withdrawals – Withdrew $8,042 in just six trading days.
No Complaints About Pricing or Timeline – He appreciates our fair evaluation pricing and duration compared to other firms.
💯 Trustworthy Funding Partner That Always Pays Out
Our Advantages as a Funded Trading Program
At OneUp Trader, we’ve designed our program to support traders—not restrict them. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or an aspiring newcomer, here’s what you get:
- Only 1 step to guaranteed Funding, with fair and attainable targets.
- No Data Fees for Funded Traders – that’s savings of over $444 per month!
- FREE Unlimited Profit withdrawals when you get funded! Requests are processed same day!!
- 24/7 Real-time Customer Support Desk!
- Our Funding partners have a 2 strike policy for violations!
- Our Trailing Drawdown stops trailing once it reaches the initial starting balance.
- We offer Account Sizes up to $250,000.
- No restrictions on how you trade when funded, and many more!
- Instant Withdrawals without restrictions.
- Generous 90% profit split.
- Express Funding in 5 days.
- No cap on withdrawal amounts.
- No consistency rule when funded.
- Free NinjaTrader and R|Trader Pro.
- Start trading for 50% less and 50% only after you pass.
