Introduction
Today, we’re excited to share the story of Furkan, a funded trader from Germany, who recently made an impressive $24,700 in withdrawals after just eight days of trading! Furkan trades a scalping strategy, which we will explore in more detail later, but for now, let’s learn more about this talented trader and his journey with OneUp Trader.
Who Is This Funded Trader?
Furkan is an economics student who decided to pursue trading as a freelancer, seeking the freedom and flexibility that comes with the lifestyle. He has been trading for about four years now, focusing primarily on the E-mini S&P 500 (ES) and E-mini NASDAQ 100 (NQ) futures markets. His daily routine involves a lot of pre-market analysis and training himself to have a keen eye for opportunities, especially during the US market opening.
Furkan was drawn to trading for the flexibility it offers—he wanted to build a career that gave him the freedom to set his own schedule. Trading had always been a passion, ever since he was a child. This strong desire and passion for the markets led him to learn more about the markets, master charting techniques, and develop a strategy he could trust. In his search for a funding program to support his trading without personal financial risk, Furkan found OneUp Trader.
Why OneUp Trader Funded Trader Program?
Furkan chose OneUp Trader for several reasons, one of which was the 24/7 support. He described the team as “kind with excellent service,” always available to answer his questions. He also mentioned that OneUp Trader was the funded trader program of choice because there was nothing hidden; the rules were easy to follow and just one step to funding, unlike other programs that require multiple stages.
At OneUp Trader, we want to make your life easier and your trading experience as smooth as possible; that’s why we don’t hide anything from our traders. We are always working to improve our program, which is why we recently released the ability to get funded on up to three accounts at a time and reduced the minimum trading days to 10!
Funded Trading Accounts
Furkan currently manages two funded accounts with OneUp Trader’s funding providers, and his performance has been nothing short of incredible. On one account, he has achieved a staggering 27.47 profit factor. That means for every dollar he risks, he earns $27 in return.
On his other funded account, his average winning trade is $496.38, while his average loss is just $75.95. Even more impressive—he hasn’t had a single losing day across either account! But how does he manage such consistent success? Let’s dive into the numbers.
The Numbers In Depth
Furkan’s results are not accidental; they are a testament to his disciplined and strategic approach. While he takes risks, he is by no means gambling, as his risks are calculated and his losses controlled. He ensures that his losses remain smaller than his gains and most likely uses a stop-loss to protect his positions. This is crucial for any scalping strategy—traders who let losses run too far often find themselves in deeper trouble.
Account Goals and Progress
In terms of timing, the relatively short average hold times of 15 minutes for winning trades and 3 minutes for losing trades show that his scalping strategy is aggressive, but losses are cut very quickly without hesitation. This further demonstrates that Furkan has a solid strategy because he is not holding on to dear life for losers to turn around and hopefully turn into winners which some traders do with strategies like this.
His performance translates to a 3,468% return on investment (ROI) when you consider the cost of his evaluation. He only spent $700, including resets, on his evaluations at OneUp Trader, and turned it into a monumental $24,700 profit! This underscores the crucial advantage of leveraging OneUp Trader’s funded program to generate profits from the markets without risking personal capital.
Furkans Strategy
Furkan’s approach is all about combining multiple tools and indicators to identify high-probability trading opportunities. He starts by defining key support and resistance zones using Time Price Opportunity (TPO) and Volume Weighted Average Price (VWAP). These tools help him gauge the overall market structure and determine potential areas of interest.
Another crucial aspect of Furkan’s strategy is the inclusion of delta in his analysis. Delta measures the difference between the number of trades happening at the offer price and the bid price. If Delta is consistently positive, then it is likely the price will rally and vice versa.
Of course, executing such a strategy requires more than just the technical skills. Furkan also emphasizes the importance of mental preparation, meditating before the open, and reminding himself of his equity curve to maintain a consistent and level-headed approach. He understands that long-term success in trading is as much about mindset as it is about the strategy itself.
Experience At OneUp Trader
When we asked Furkan about his experience with OneUp Trader, he described it as “professional” and appreciated the platform’s simple rules and the ability to maintain multiple funded accounts. He also mentioned that some other firms were reluctant to pay out even when traders followed all the rules, which highlights the importance of trading with a transparent and reliable funded trader program.
Of course, trading isn’t always smooth sailing, and Furkan has had his fair share of challenges. Like many traders, he has had to work on controlling his emotions and not letting them influence his trading decisions. But through perseverance and a commitment to learning and growth, Furkan has been able to turn his weaknesses into opportunities for improvement, and it’s something we should all learn from.
Final Thought
It’s traders like Furkan who inspire us at OneUp Trader to keep pushing to provide the best possible trading platform. His success is possible because of three things:
- A determination and willingness to succeed.
- A solid and trusted strategy.
- A focus on mental preparation and trading psychology.
- A funded trader program that made it all possible.
All of this is made possible through our funded trader program that supports traders every step of the way.
Thank you for reading, and we hope Furkan’s story motivates you to push your own trading journey forward!
