Alex's Trading Journey
$15K Funded Trader Success Story & Strategy : Alex at Audacity Capital
Trader Snapshot
Trader Name | Alex |
Age | 30 |
Location | Puerto Rico |
Experience | ~2.5+ years serious trading |
Trading Style | Price action (breakout & retest) |
Funded Account Size | $15K → $30K (scaled after 10%) |
Trading Time | ~3 hours per day |
Strategy Tools | Support & Resistance, Trendlines |
Indicators Used | EMA (50), ATR |
Risk per Trade | 0.25% – 0.40% |
Previous Risk Level | 3% – 5% (reduced significantly) |
Stop-Loss Method | ATR-based dynamic stops |
Alex's Trading Journey
Introduction and Background
- Alex, from Puerto Rico, age 30, joined the prop trading firm at the end of January/beginning of February.
- Within less than one month, he achieved his first 10% profit target—a notable accomplishment acknowledged by the host.
- Alex briefly introduces himself and confirms his rapid success with the firm.
Trading Journey and Initial Exposure
- Alex first learned about Forex trading in summer 2016, introduced by a friend.
- Initially, he only had a basic understanding and did not pursue trading seriously.
- His trading progress was intermittent, mainly due to external factors including Hurricane Maria in 2017, which caused extended power and internet outages in Puerto Rico, halting his online trading activities.
- About two and a half years ago, Alex recommitted to trading seriously.
Current Trading Status and Lifestyle
- Alex trades full-time but dedicates only about three hours daily to trading activities.
- He manages multiple accounts: exclusively trades with Audacity Capital but also trades on his personal accounts separately.
- This balance allows him to pursue other activities alongside trading.
Trading Strategy Overview
- Alex employs a simple and disciplined trading approach focusing on:
- Support and resistance levels (SRT: Support Resistance Trend line).
- Price action techniques, primarily breakout and retest strategies for bullish or bearish trends.
- Occasionally uses Elliott Waves combined with Fibonacci retracement and projection tools.
- He avoids complex indicators, using only two:
- Exponential Moving Average (EMA) 50: to identify trend direction and potential reversals near this level.
- Average True Range (ATR): to adjust stop-loss levels according to the volatility of different currency pairs, avoiding a fixed pip stop-loss across all pairs.
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Join the ProgramRisk Management and Money Management
- Alex emphasizes the importance of adjusting risk based on the currency pair’s volatility using ATR rather than fixed stop-loss pips.
- Before joining the prop firm, his risk per trade was relatively high (3-5%), which he now considers excessive.
- Under the firm’s rules, he trades smaller lot sizes (e.g., 0.5 lots on 15K accounts), which enforces prudent risk management and helps avoid over-leveraging.
- Current risk per trade is between 0.25% and 0.40%, significantly reducing the risk of large losses and promoting long-term consistency.
- He confirms that the firm’s risk parameters align with and improve upon his personal money management practices, especially in maintaining discipline and consistency over profitability.
Experience with Account Sizes and Psychological Impact
- Alex has traded personal accounts typically around $5K, rarely exceeding $10K, so managing 15K and 30K accounts with the prop firm is new for him.
- Psychologically, trading larger accounts is better because:
- Smaller accounts often encourage overtrading and excessive risk to achieve meaningful gains.
- Larger accounts allow for realistic profit targets ($200-$300 gains) with controlled risk, providing a better sense of accomplishment and sustainability.
- He underscores that larger capital accounts enable comfort and proper risk management, which is crucial for long-term success.
Advice for New Traders and Prop Firm Aspirants
- Alex’s primary recommendations for newcomers are:
- Commitment: Trading should be viewed as a long-term endeavor, ideally a multi-year commitment, not a short-term experiment.
- Education: Invest in solid education to understand the Forex industry and trading mechanics thoroughly.
- Capital Protection: Prioritize protecting your capital above all else to ensure longevity in trading.
- Mental Game: Develop strong psychological resilience and discipline, as trading success depends heavily on mental strength—often cited as 80% of trading performance.
- He warns against expecting quick riches, cautioning that over-leveraging leads to losses and burnout.
Experience with the Prop Firm Audacity Capital
- Alex discovered Audacity Capital through an Instagram ad and was attracted by the transparent rules and fee structure.
- He appreciates the firm’s business mindset: paying a modest fee upfront to access larger capital for trading and scaling profits.
- The application and approval process was fast and straightforward, with a positive interview experience conducted remotely.
- Upon hitting his 10% profit target, he immediately contacted the firm to receive his payout and request an account size increase.
- The firm responded promptly to his payout request, emphasizing their understanding of traders’ needs to avoid unnecessary waiting.
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Begin the Free ChallengeClosing Remarks and Outlook
- Alex expresses satisfaction and gratitude for the opportunity with Audacity Capital.
- He looks forward to continuing his trading journey and growing his account.
- The host congratulates Alex again and encourages him to maintain his performance, underscoring a productive trader-firm relationship.
Summary Table of Key Trading Parameters and Tools
Aspect | Details |
Trading Hours | Approximately 3 hours per day |
Trading Strategy | Support & Resistance, Trend Lines, Price Action (Breakout & Retest), Elliott Waves + Fibonacci (sometimes) |
Indicators Used | EMA (50), ATR |
Risk per Trade | 0.25% to 0.40% (with prop firm rules) |
Previous Risk Level | 3-5% per trade (considered excessive) |
Account Sizes | Personal: ~$5K; Prop firm: 15K and 30K |
Stop-Loss Approach | Adjusted dynamically via ATR to match pair volatility |
Key Insights and Conclusions
- Simplicity and discipline in trading strategy and risk management are critical to Alex’s success.
- The mental game and psychological resilience are fundamental for long-term trading viability.
- Trading with larger capital accounts mitigates psychological pressure and allows for more consistent, meaningful gains.
- Prop firm rules on position sizing and risk management can enhance traders’ discipline and consistency, reducing tendencies to overtrade or overleverage.
- A long-term mindset and commitment to continuous learning are essential for sustainable success in Forex trading.
- Efficient and trader-friendly prop firm support (quick payouts, clear rules) contributes positively to trader motivation and performance.
Choose The Best Plan
Designed to reduce stress by removing deadlines 👍 Unlimited trading period for Challenge, Verification and Live stages.
1st and 2nd Steps:
You only need to trade on 4 different days. A trading day is defined as a day when at least one position is opened.
Live account:
No minimum trading days
The Daily Drawdown resets every day at midnight (MT5 server time – GMT+2 / GMT+3 depending on Daylight Saving Time).
It is calculated as 7.5% (5% for Verification and live stage) of the account’s balance or equity at rollover, whichever is higher.
Your equity cannot fall by more than 7.5% (5% for the 2nd step and live stage) in a single trading day. Once the day resets, a new limit is set based on your updated balance or equity, following a static-based model.
Example:
Account balance at rollover: $120,000
Daily Drawdown (7.5%) → $9,000 → Equity must not fall below $111,000 that day.
If equity or the balance rises to $130,000 by the next rollover, the new daily drawdown will be $9,750 (7.5% of 130,000).
The Absolute Drawdown (Maximum Drawdown) is 15% (or 10% for the 2nd step and live stage) of the initial account balance and remains fixed throughout the challenge.
If either the daily or absolute drawdown is breached, the account will be terminated.
Example: Account balance: $120,000
Absolute Drawdown (15%) → $18,000 → The account will be closed if equity drops below $102,000.
The profit target is 10% on the Challenge stage and 5% on the Verification stage. Achieving these targets while following the rules will qualify you for a Live account
Profit sharing starts at 75%, you can reach up to 90% with consistent performances in line with our scaling plan.
Once on Live stage, traders can request withdrawals biweekly (every 14 days). After the request is approved, traders will receive the profit share in their wallet on the same day.
Once traders earn a payout, they'll be eligible for a Reward Bonus equal to the initial registration fee. This will be included with the first payout from the Ability Live.
Not anymore
You may hold trades over the weekend and trade during news events. Simply avoid opening, closing or adding to positions within 3 minutes before or after any high impact news release or speech, as that can be identified as excessive risk.
EAs are allowed if they follow our prohibited-strategy rules and are not sourced from third-party signals. Please see our prohibited trading practices here.
Copy trading is allowed between your own accounts within Audacity Capital. Copying from an external account is allowed only if the account belongs to you. Third-party copying is not permitted.
Select Program:
Select Account Size
phase 1
Max Drawdown
$750
Based on Initial Balance
Total Loss 15%
Daily loss: 7.5%
Profit Target
$500
Based on Balance
Target : 10%
phase 2
Max Drawdown
$500
Based on Initial Balance
Total Loss 10%
Daily loss: 5%
Profit Target
$250
Based on Balance
Target : 5%
live
Max Drawdown
$500
Based on Initial Balance
Total Loss 10%
Daily loss: 5%
Profit Target
More than 10%
Less than 10%
Challenge
Designed to reduce stress by removing deadlines 👍 Unlimited trading period for Challenge, Verification and Live stages.
1st and 2nd Steps:
You only need to trade on 4 different days. A trading day is defined as a day when at least one position is opened.
Live account:
No minimum trading days
The Daily Drawdown resets every day at midnight (MT5 server time – GMT+2 / GMT+3 depending on Daylight Saving Time).
It is calculated as 7.5% (5% for Verification and live stage) of the account’s balance or equity at rollover, whichever is higher.
Your equity cannot fall by more than 7.5% (5% for the 2nd step and live stage) in a single trading day. Once the day resets, a new limit is set based on your updated balance or equity, following a static-based model.
Example:
Account balance at rollover: $120,000
Daily Drawdown (7.5%) → $9,000 → Equity must not fall below $111,000 that day.
If equity or the balance rises to $130,000 by the next rollover, the new daily drawdown will be $9,750 (7.5% of 130,000).
The Absolute Drawdown (Maximum Drawdown) is 15% (or 10% for the 2nd step and live stage) of the initial account balance and remains fixed throughout the challenge.
If either the daily or absolute drawdown is breached, the account will be terminated.
Example: Account balance: $120,000
Absolute Drawdown (15%) → $18,000 → The account will be closed if equity drops below $102,000.
The profit target is 10% on the Challenge stage and 5% on the Verification stage. Achieving these targets while following the rules will qualify you for a Live account
Profit sharing starts at 75%, you can reach up to 90% with consistent performances in line with our scaling plan.
Once on Live stage, traders can request withdrawals biweekly (every 14 days). After the request is approved, traders will receive the profit share in their wallet on the same day.
Once traders earn a payout, they'll be eligible for a Reward Bonus equal to the initial registration fee. This will be included with the first payout from the Ability Live.
Not anymore
You may hold trades over the weekend and trade during news events. Simply avoid opening, closing or adding to positions within 3 minutes before or after any high impact news release or speech, as that can be identified as excessive risk.
EAs are allowed if they follow our prohibited-strategy rules and are not sourced from third-party signals. Please see our prohibited trading practices here.
Copy trading is allowed between your own accounts within Audacity Capital. Copying from an external account is allowed only if the account belongs to you. Third-party copying is not permitted.
Select Program:
Select Account Size
phase 1
Max Drawdown
$750
Based on Initial Balance
Total Loss 15%
Daily loss: 7.5%
Profit Target
$500
Based on Balance
Target : 10%
phase 2
Max Drawdown
$500
Based on Initial Balance
Total Loss 10%
Daily loss: 5%
Profit Target
$250
Based on Balance
Target : 5%
live
Max Drawdown
$500
Based on Initial Balance
Total Loss 10%
Daily loss: 5%
Profit Target
More than 10%
Less than 10%
Designed to reduce stress by removing deadlines 👍 Unlimited trading period for Challenge, Verification and Live stages.
1st and 2nd Steps:
You only need to trade on 4 different days. A trading day is defined as a day when at least one position is opened.
Live account:
No minimum trading days
The Daily Drawdown resets every day at midnight (MT5 server time – GMT+2 / GMT+3 depending on Daylight Saving Time).
It is calculated as 7.5% (5% for Verification and live stage) of the account’s balance or equity at rollover, whichever is higher.
Your equity cannot fall by more than 7.5% (5% for the 2nd step and live stage) in a single trading day. Once the day resets, a new limit is set based on your updated balance or equity, following a static-based model.
Example:
Account balance at rollover: $120,000
Daily Drawdown (7.5%) → $9,000 → Equity must not fall below $111,000 that day.
If equity or the balance rises to $130,000 by the next rollover, the new daily drawdown will be $9,750 (7.5% of 130,000).
The Absolute Drawdown (Maximum Drawdown) is 15% (or 10% for the 2nd step and live stage) of the initial account balance and remains fixed throughout the challenge.
If either the daily or absolute drawdown is breached, the account will be terminated.
Example: Account balance: $120,000
Absolute Drawdown (15%) → $18,000 → The account will be closed if equity drops below $102,000.
The profit target is 10% on the Challenge stage and 5% on the Verification stage. Achieving these targets while following the rules will qualify you for a Live account
Profit sharing starts at 75%, you can reach up to 90% with consistent performances in line with our scaling plan.
Once on Live stage, traders can request withdrawals biweekly (every 14 days). After the request is approved, traders will receive the profit share in their wallet on the same day.
Once traders earn a payout, they'll be eligible for a Reward Bonus equal to the initial registration fee. This will be included with the first payout from the Ability Live.
Not anymore
You may hold trades over the weekend and trade during news events. Simply avoid opening, closing or adding to positions within 3 minutes before or after any high impact news release or speech, as that can be identified as excessive risk.
EAs are allowed if they follow our prohibited-strategy rules and are not sourced from third-party signals. Please see our prohibited trading practices here.
Copy trading is allowed between your own accounts within Audacity Capital. Copying from an external account is allowed only if the account belongs to you. Third-party copying is not permitted.
Select Program:
Select Account Size
phase 1
Max Drawdown
$750
Based on Initial Balance
Total Loss 15%
Daily loss: 7.5%
Profit Target
$500
Based on Balance
Target : 10%
phase 2
Max Drawdown
$500
Based on Initial Balance
Total Loss 10%
Daily loss: 5%
Profit Target
$250
Based on Balance
Target : 5%
live
Max Drawdown
$500
Based on Initial Balance
Total Loss 10%
Daily loss: 5%
Profit Target
More than 10%
Less than 10%
Designed to reduce stress by removing deadlines 👍 Unlimited trading period for Challenge, Verification and Live stages.
1st and 2nd Steps:
You only need to trade on 4 different days. A trading day is defined as a day when at least one position is opened.
Live account:
No minimum trading days
The Daily Drawdown resets every day at midnight (MT5 server time – GMT+2 / GMT+3 depending on Daylight Saving Time).
It is calculated as 7.5% (5% for Verification and live stage) of the account’s balance or equity at rollover, whichever is higher.
Your equity cannot fall by more than 7.5% (5% for the 2nd step and live stage) in a single trading day. Once the day resets, a new limit is set based on your updated balance or equity, following a static-based model.
Example:
Account balance at rollover: $120,000
Daily Drawdown (7.5%) → $9,000 → Equity must not fall below $111,000 that day.
If equity or the balance rises to $130,000 by the next rollover, the new daily drawdown will be $9,750 (7.5% of 130,000).
The Absolute Drawdown (Maximum Drawdown) is 15% (or 10% for the 2nd step and live stage) of the initial account balance and remains fixed throughout the challenge.
If either the daily or absolute drawdown is breached, the account will be terminated.
Example: Account balance: $120,000
Absolute Drawdown (15%) → $18,000 → The account will be closed if equity drops below $102,000.
The profit target is 10% on the Challenge stage and 5% on the Verification stage. Achieving these targets while following the rules will qualify you for a Live account
Profit sharing starts at 75%, you can reach up to 90% with consistent performances in line with our scaling plan.
Once on Live stage, traders can request withdrawals biweekly (every 14 days). After the request is approved, traders will receive the profit share in their wallet on the same day.
Once traders earn a payout, they'll be eligible for a Reward Bonus equal to the initial registration fee. This will be included with the first payout from the Ability Live.
Not anymore
You may hold trades over the weekend and trade during news events. Simply avoid opening, closing or adding to positions within 3 minutes before or after any high impact news release or speech, as that can be identified as excessive risk.
EAs are allowed if they follow our prohibited-strategy rules and are not sourced from third-party signals. Please see our prohibited trading practices here.
Copy trading is allowed between your own accounts within Audacity Capital. Copying from an external account is allowed only if the account belongs to you. Third-party copying is not permitted.
Select Program:
Select Account Size
phase 1
Max Drawdown
$750
Based on Initial Balance
Total Loss 15%
Daily loss: 7.5%
Profit Target
$500
Based on Balance
Target : 10%
phase 2
Max Drawdown
$500
Based on Initial Balance
Total Loss 10%
Daily loss: 5%
Profit Target
$250
Based on Balance
Target : 5%
live
Max Drawdown
$500
Based on Initial Balance
Total Loss 10%
Daily loss: 5%
Profit Target
More than 10%
Less than 10%
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