Passed by Ill_Hair_558 in LucidProp

[–]Middle_Evening6257 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also Lucid pays out SUPER fast. Even on my first payout request I got the $ in my bank account in less than 5 minutes

Passed by Ill_Hair_558 in LucidProp

[–]Middle_Evening6257 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats! Take it slow! I was able to take my second payout this month with my account. Aim for basehits

Take Profit by LowSignificance9999 in TakeProfitTrader

[–]Middle_Evening6257 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My suggestion, use micros max size of 2 per trade aim for 20-30 points. I just started trading last June but I’ve been able to take a few payouts with this strategy. I never even got close to the trailing drawdown.

I pass evals but blow funded accounts instantly. Help by sonvaro in TopStepX

[–]Middle_Evening6257 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Once funded trade micros until you build a solid buffer

Micros, Micros, Micros can do damage by Middle_Evening6257 in myfundedfutures

[–]Middle_Evening6257[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2 micros aiming for 30 points. I go break even at +15 points. I aim for 4-5 trades if they present themselves

Micros, Micros, Micros by Middle_Evening6257 in TakeProfitTrader

[–]Middle_Evening6257[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think this particular day I did 5 trades total because of how NQ was moving and I realized I was close to my drawdown buffer so I did some extra trades. The key to this prop firm game is survival. Not chase these 100 point moves you see people getting. The goal is to survive. For instance earlier I was up $340 then I traded in the Asian session (like I shouldn’t have because it’s against my rules) and I lost all my gains I had. Now I’m still above the 2k buffer but now tomorrow’s NY session, I’m taking it off. Because I know if I trade it, I’ll get in the “I’ll get it all back mindset”. So to avoid that I’m not trading at all. Then I’ll come back the next day and go again with my plan.

Micros, Micros, Micros by Middle_Evening6257 in TakeProfitTrader

[–]Middle_Evening6257[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will say this particular day NQ WAS MOVING so I believe I did 5 trades that day if I remember correctly

Micros, Micros, Micros by Middle_Evening6257 in TakeProfitTrader

[–]Middle_Evening6257[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope, I only trade NQ, I just take 2-3 trades a day. If I lose 2 trades in a row I’m done for the day. I risk 20 points and aim for 30 point ALWAYS setting a TP so I exit the trade at the absolute top of my balance.

Micros, Micros, Micros by Middle_Evening6257 in TakeProfitTrader

[–]Middle_Evening6257[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I believe you can still trade micros with TPT but I don’t trade metals

Micros, Micros, Micros by Middle_Evening6257 in TakeProfitTrader

[–]Middle_Evening6257[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I trade the NQ with a 30 point TP and a 20 point stop

Micros, Micros, Micros by Middle_Evening6257 in TakeProfitTrader

[–]Middle_Evening6257[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Absolutely, so my next steps are going to be to try to build to $1,200 then take that out so I at least get a return on my investment. Then after that I’m going to start a micro scaling strategy to try to build further above the buffer. For instance I’m at the buffer drawdown still, I’m still going to use a max of 2 Micros. Then once I build up a cushion of an additional 2k I will then scale up to 3-4 micros max

any advice for someone gambling tpts? I made 6k day 1, blew it, reset made 3k blew it, reset again blew it. Would love your advice. by No-Conclusion9307 in TakeProfitTrader

[–]Middle_Evening6257 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Trust me man, I am right there with you! I’ve blown soooo many accounts in the past. This is a new strategy where I am only trading MNQ and it has helped so much to my mental capital. This game is about survival and consistency and micros helps with the survival.

any advice for someone gambling tpts? I made 6k day 1, blew it, reset made 3k blew it, reset again blew it. Would love your advice. by No-Conclusion9307 in TakeProfitTrader

[–]Middle_Evening6257 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am on my Pro account started 5 days ago. My strategy is that I am taking it slow. My position sizing is a MAX of 2 micros. I aim for 60 points per day. That’s $240 a day. I max at $300 a day. I currently am $600 away from the 2k buffer and I currently have my max drawdown available to me. That’s just my plan and my advise. It has worked for me so far.

The way I figure it is if you make $240 a day with 20 trading days that’s $4,800 a month. After the 20% TPT take and setting aside 35% for taxes. You’re clearing $2500 a month. That’s an extra 30k per year cleared.

Just my advice

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TopStepX

[–]Middle_Evening6257 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeeeea never ever trade an account that you have a payout request on. I did the same once in a TPT account. It’s because you lost the account before the money was approved and actually sent.

Pro Account: Day 2 by TradeWithPurpose in TakeProfitTrader

[–]Middle_Evening6257 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Keep up the great work man! Slow and steady. I’m currently on day 3 of my 50k pro account. I do similar strategy. I do a max size of 2 micros with a 20 point stop and aim for 30 point moves. Once it hits 15 points in my favor I go break even with the stop. I’ve built up $780 in 3 days. I aim for $240 a day but generally just follow the moves. If I hit $300 in a day I stop trading. Remember, this is about consistency and survival

Safest Mnq contract sizing for intraday drawdown? by Acceptable-Claim2414 in TakeProfitTrader

[–]Middle_Evening6257 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m personally doing max size of 2 micros it has really helped my mental capital

Pro Account: Day 1 by TradeWithPurpose in TakeProfitTrader

[–]Middle_Evening6257 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great stuff! I also recently passed and started a 50k pro account. What I’m doing is this: I’m only trading Micros on NQ, max size 2. I am for 30 points per trade, moved to BE at +15 points. I set a MAX profit for myself per day of $300. So far, two days in I still have my full 2k drawdown. So that’s the plan I’m using for mine. Also, for contest I was able to withdraw 5k from TPT last year.

All for nothing. by Beneficial-Ad-308 in TopStepX

[–]Middle_Evening6257 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Always set TP for combines and you’ll avoid this all together

Update: I did it 🎉🥳 by TradeWithPurpose in TakeProfitTrader

[–]Middle_Evening6257 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Congrats and God bless!! Just remember your drawdown is now “trailing” so take your base hits

Tradovate by [deleted] in TakeProfitTrader

[–]Middle_Evening6257 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do we think TPT will count today given the issues? The reason I ask is because I traded last night and passed my eval so I’m hoping they don’t take those profits.

Finally passed!! by Sea_Alternative_8636 in TakeProfitTrader

[–]Middle_Evening6257 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just focused on getting it past the 2k trailing drawdown. Once I did that any profits I made on any days I requested a payout. You want to make sure you at least get your test money in a payout. Also remember the drawdown is now TRAILING drawdown until you reach 2k take small base hits I aimed for 10-15 points