Introduction

At OneUp Trader, we love celebrating the achievements of our traders. Today, we’re excited to share the story of a seasoned futures trader from Florida who has mastered the art of retracement trading with OneUp Trader’s funded program.

In just 42 days, he withdrew $9,100 from his funded account, bringing his total withdrawals to an impressive $33,000 since joining OneUp Trader. His success is another example of how experienced traders can use our funded program to make money in the markets without risking their own capital.

This is exactly what OneUp Trader makes possible, and it’s making all this a reality for our Florida-based trader. So, without further ado, let’s take a closer look at this trader, his strategy, and his impressive statistics.

Who Is This Funded Trader?

Our trader’s name is Aftab. He is a dedicated freelancer who has been in financial markets for over six years. He mainly trades ES & NQ futures using a retracement strategy where he holds winners for an average of 17 minutes. While his approach is short-term, it’s not scalping—it’s methodical, disciplined trading.

As a freelancer, he has the freedom to structure his day around market conditions while maintaining other income streams. This balance helps reduce the psychological pressure that often comes with trading, allowing for clearer decision-making and more disciplined execution.

This is very important to understand and is a fundamental part of trading psychology. If a trader place too much importance on the outcome of their performance, their emotions can cloud their judgment. But keeping another job on the side that guarantees a monthly income alleviates the stress of having to ‘up’ each month.

This is something we cover in the OneUp Trader beginner trading course psychology section. If you are a beginner in trading and want to learn how to tackle the markets, then take a look at our course here and get a free beginner evaluation, 2 free resets, and 3 free trader mindset sessions.

Why OneUp Trader Funded Trader Program?

When asked why he chose OneUp Trader, Aftab mentioned that he discovered the platform through a friend’s recommendation. He found the platform intuitive and gave it a solid 8/10 rating. He also praised the 24/7 availability of the friendly customer support team, which contributed to his positive experience.

What stands out about this experience is the practical, no-nonsense approach to funded trading. The platform’s ease of use and straightforward setup process allowed him to focus on simply trading his strategy and following his plan.

Trading Performance Breakdown

Aftabs trading statistics are very impressive. With 125 trades over 42 days, he maintains a selective and precise trading style. He has a 71% win rate and a profit factor of 2.53. This is quite a lot higher than the normal successful strategy stats, so his strategy has definitely been perfected. Of course, from there, the only requirement is to follow the rules laid out and make sure to not let emotions get the upper hand which he did tremendously well over the 125 trades he took.

Here is a closer look at his stats:

• 71% win rate (89 winning trades out of 125)
• $248.19 average winning trade
• Nearly 1:1 risk-reward ratio
• Profit factor of 2.53
• Average daily profit of $296.14

Trading Style in Depth and Preparation

Retracement trading is a strategy that capitalizes on temporary price pullbacks within a larger trend. Imagine a futures contract moving up in price – it rarely goes straight up. Instead, it often takes two steps forward and one step back, creating opportunities for traders to enter at better prices.

Our Florida trader excels at identifying these “one step back” moments. His impressive 71% win rate shows he has mastered the art of distinguishing between a simple pullback and an actual trend reversal.

This strategy requires patience and discipline – you’re essentially waiting for the market to come to your price rather than chasing momentum. That’s why his average hold time of 17 minutes for winning trades makes perfect sense – he’s waiting for the ideal retracement setup, entering when the price pulls back, and then riding the continuation of the main trend.

It’s a less stressful approach compared to momentum trading, as you’re trading in harmony with the overall trend rather than trying to catch explosive moves.

Strategy Analysis

Their retracement trading approach shows three key principles:

Patience: With only 125 trades over 42 days, he is highly selective with his setups, averaging just 3 trades per day. This is relatively low for a trader using a lower time frame which shows his disciplined approach in taking only high-probability setups.

Balanced Risk Management: His average winning trade ($248.19) is nearly equal to his average losing trade ($249.18), proving that a positive risk-reward ratio isn’t the only path to profitability.

Discipline: Aftab follows his system with discipline. He doesn’t trade out of emotion, and this played a crucial role in his success.

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Final thoughts

Aftab’s journey, from withdrawing $9,100 in 42 days to achieving a total of $33,000, is an inspiring example of what’s possible with the right tools, mindset, and strategy. At OneUp Trader, our mission is to simplify trading for everyone, and Aftab’s success reinforces that commitment. We can’t wait to see how much Aftab can withdraw in the coming months!