Welcome to my trading adventure! I'm just starting out in the wild world of Forex. I'll be sharing my insights, learning from every trade, and growing along the way. I'm totally open to any corrections, so Join me, and let's have some fun learning together! #ForexTrader#fx
I was on campus earlier today, @crownpips was on the charts, then I asked him "did you see that?"
I marked this (left image) on his device, then did the same on my end, this is currently how it's going (right image)
Just placed my first trade yesterday.
It’s a small start, but every journey begins somewhere.
The goal? Growth, discipline, and a few lessons along the way.
Let’s see where this takes me.
#TradingJourney#ProfitMarkant#LevelOne#GoatFundedTrader
For those looking for risk management strategies for small accounts ($2–$100), this is for you.
When you’re analyzing, you have to look out for the LPOTM (Last Point of True Mitigation).
You need to focus on entries that completely invalidate your POI if they fail. Small accounts don’t have the luxury of unnecessary drawdowns—you need precision, not guesswork.
Why LPOTM Matters for Small Accounts
Unlike larger accounts that can absorb wider stops and multiple entries, small accounts require sniper-like precision. The LPOTM is the last place where price is likely to mitigate before a true move happens. If price breaks beyond it, your setup is invalidated, saving you from unnecessary losses. This is how you keep your small account alive—by taking only high-probability setups with clear invalidation points.
Most traders blow their small accounts by trading random POIs without considering whether they offer real liquidity or mitigation. A POI should only be considered valid if it has a strong probability of holding. Instead of placing entries at every zone, focus on where price must react or fail entirely—this is what LPOTM represents.
How to Apply This in Trading
—>Refine Your POIs
Not all POIs are valid for a small account. Look for areas where liquidity has been grabbed and where price has strong confluences (Imbalance, order blocks, and breaker blocks). Avoid weak zones that can lead to unnecessary drawdowns.
—>Use Confirmation Entries
Don’t enter just because price is near your zone—wait for break of structures in LTF, liquidity sweeps, or rejection candles at your POI (could be wicks, engulfing patterns, or pin bars showing price hesitation).
Trading with a small account means you have no room for careless mistakes or emotional decisions. Focus on precision, discipline, and strict risk management. If you apply LPOTM correctly, control your risk, and stick to high-probability setups, your small account has a real chance to grow.
Risk management isn’t just about lot sizes as many would say lol, it’s about knowing when to enter, when to exit, and when to stay out.
Trust the process, and let your strategy play out.
Last year, I wrote a bucket list. This year, I’m living it.
Eight major goals. Among them—a six-figure house, two cars, and much more.
By the end of the year? 90% of that list was DONE.
How? Simple. I did three things differently:
1️⃣ I Didn’t Just Set Goals—I Set the Pace.
A goal without a deadline is just a wish. I made my goals time-sensitive, broke them into daily, weekly, and monthly targets, and moved like time was running out. I stopped saying “one day” and started saying “by this date.” When you attach urgency to your vision, excuses become irrelevant.
2️⃣ I Cut the Distractions & Doubled the Focus.
Not everything deserves your energy. I became intentional about where my time went—less unnecessary scrolling, fewer unproductive conversations, and no entertaining negativity. If it wasn’t adding value, it had to go. Focus isn’t just about what you do—it’s also about what you stop doing.
3️⃣ I Replaced Motivation with Discipline.
Motivation is unreliable. Some days, it shows up. Most days, it doesn’t. But discipline? That’s what gets things done. I worked when I didn’t feel like it. I showed up even when progress felt slow. The secret? Small, consistent efforts compound into big wins.
Now? Same energy, bigger targets.
IF CAPITAL IS YOUR PROBLEM IN TRADING, READ THIS TO THE END
A lot of people keep saying, “If only I had capital, I would be making crazy profits from trading.” But let’s be real for a second—if I gave you $500 right now, would you actually grow it?
Be honest with yourself. Can you confidently flip a $10 account to $50? If not, then why are you so sure that capital is your only problem?
If you truly have the skill, you don’t need a big account to prove it. Even with just $2 or $5, you should be able to show some level of consistency. If you can’t handle a small account, what makes you think you can handle a big one?
Most people chasing capital haven’t even mastered the discipline, risk management, and patience needed to grow an account. They think a bigger balance will magically fix their bad habits, but in reality, it only exposes them more.
THE HARSH TRUTH ABOUT CAPITAL
The truth is, most traders who complain about capital are just looking for an excuse. They don’t want to admit that:
✅ They lack risk management.
✅ They overtrade and revenge trade.
✅ They blow small accounts because they can’t control greed.
✅ They don’t have a ‘strategy’ that actually works in the long run.
Yet, they believe that if only they had $1,000, everything would be different. News flash: it wouldn’t.
A bad trader with $10 is still a bad trader with $1,000.
FIX THE REAL PROBLEM FIRST
Instead of waiting for capital, start proving your skill. Here’s what you should focus on:
•Grow a $5 or $10 account first. If you can’t flip small, you can’t grow big.
•Always take profit and don’t be greedy
•Backtest your strategy. If it doesn’t work on demo, it won’t magically work with real money.
•Develop patience. You don’t need to trade every single move.
If you can’t turn a small amount into something bigger, getting a funded account or a big deposit won’t change anything.
The problem isn’t capital—it’s YOU. If you had the skill, you’d find a way to start, even if it’s with $2 or $5 (which is approximately what you spend on data subscription or Netflix), and mind you Deriv allows as low as $1 deposit.
Stop lying to yourself. Focus on improving your trading, and the money will follow.
So ask yourself again: Is capital really your problem? Or are you just making excuses?