The Trading Arch

$NQ | ICT Trader | 21 years old

The journey to building a professional trader

[The Trading Arch @TheTradingArch]

I'm Archie, 21 years old from the UK, and I'm on a mission to become a professional trader.

I've had success before.

I've received over £16,000 in payouts through prop firms, but the truth is that success has never been my biggest problem.

Consistency is.

Discipline is.

Psychology is.

The fundamentals required to sustain long-term success are not yet where they need to be. I have felt for so long like an "imposter" and that I am not being true to myself.

I have a lot of things I need to work on both inside and outside of trading.

This account isn't about pretending I've figured it all out.

It's the opposite.

I'm documenting the process of building a professional trader from the ground up.

The wins.
The losses.
The blown accounts.
The self-sabotage.
The lessons.
The growth.

I am just a normal guy pursuing a difficult goal and sharing the reality of what it actually takes. I understand because I see it first hand how much BS goes on in this industry and I just want to show how hard it actually is and the struggles "real" aspiring traders go through on a day to day basis.
My hope is that one day people can look back at this account and see the journey from an aspiring trader to a professional one.
And if you're fighting the same battles, maybe you'll see a bit of yourself in the process too.
Welcome to the mission.

Building a Professional Trader | Day 1

[The Trading Arch @TheTradingArch]

@HandofArsenal Where is the berta prop mate?

[The Trading Arch @TheTradingArch]

-$137 today.

Definitely not my best day, and I'm not happy with how I handled it.

I tape read several setups that would have delivered 50+ points but, for whatever reason, I didn't execute. Once I realised I was probably going to miss the move, I forced a low-probability trade instead.

That's something I need to improve.

The positive is that the old me would have spiralled, chased, and likely blown the account. Today I recognised what was happening, accepted the loss, and logged off.

Progress isn't just about the P&L, it is about breaking those bad habits that have been holding me back

[The Trading Arch @TheTradingArch]

+75 points
Another step in the right direction
Sticking to the process brings me so much clarity

[The Trading Arch @TheTradingArch]

Another base hit to start the week.

Stacking good habits and building consistency.

lets keep pushing 🙌🏻

[The Trading Arch @TheTradingArch]

Very nice stuff indeed

[The Trading Arch @TheTradingArch]

@tradesbysteezy What’s the pasta dish, looks great?

[The Trading Arch @TheTradingArch]

NQ Daily Review | 25/06/26 👇

Small review of todays move lower and a little insight into how I framed my entry.

[The Trading Arch @TheTradingArch]

Building a Professional Trader | Day 2
Read ✅
Execution ✅
Management ❌

Left a lot on the table because my limits were wrong.
But I didn't chase.
I didn't revenge trade.
Me in the past 100% gets straight back in to try and make even more money.

That's progress.

Here is the updated view of my 50k funded with @TradingLucid

Eligible for payout but need to build a bigger buffer.
Process over everything .

[The Trading Arch @TheTradingArch]

@bigchartrades Well played

[The Trading Arch @TheTradingArch]

@VClouette Volatility is ABSURD rn

[The Trading Arch @TheTradingArch]

@C4Pips Damn, I went short but messed up my TP’s ended up closing it leaving so much on the table. Great read nonetheless bro

[The Trading Arch @TheTradingArch]

@LeoInvests Elephant stepping in that pool

[The Trading Arch @TheTradingArch]

Why am I still looking at this?

[The Trading Arch @TheTradingArch]

Are we being fr right now 🥲

[The Trading Arch @TheTradingArch]

Can't lie this is more frustrating than a loss hahaha

[The Trading Arch @TheTradingArch]

+$248 win on NQ

Nice win but messed up my limit on the low, I actually sold 3 at the turtle soup wanted to take 2 off previous hour low then let 1 run but i accidently bought 5 at the low then had to immediately close in some drawdown

very frustrating but read was great, pleased with the technicals but must be 100% focussed in future...

How did everyone else do?

[The Trading Arch @TheTradingArch]

@archietradesea1 Very nice, haven’t touched a button yet waiting for AM

[The Trading Arch @TheTradingArch]

@Sensko314 Let’s go

[The Trading Arch @TheTradingArch]

@joseftrades Something I am starting to understand, a boring repeatable system is key

[The Trading Arch @TheTradingArch]

@DisciplineICT_K Will be interesting to see how we deliver through the daily SIBI