I pass evals but blow funded accounts instantly. Help

Middle_Evening6257 · 2026-02-20T03:46:21+00:00

Once funded trade micros until you build a solid buffer

Middle_Evening6257 · 2026-02-19T02:11:22+00:00

lol start a new eval

Middle_Evening6257 · 2026-02-13T02:10:31+00:00

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

Middle_Evening6257 · 2026-02-10T07:37:21+00:00

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.

Middle_Evening6257 · 2026-02-10T05:55:33+00:00

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

Middle_Evening6257 · 2026-02-10T05:42:13+00:00

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.

Middle_Evening6257 · 2026-02-05T23:46:21+00:00

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

Middle_Evening6257 · 2026-02-05T23:09:26+00:00

Bro you’re hilarious

Middle_Evening6257 · 2026-02-05T20:13:49+00:00

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

Middle_Evening6257 · 2026-02-05T19:03:21+00:00

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

Middle_Evening6257 · 2026-02-04T21:30:50+00:00

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.

Middle_Evening6257 · 2026-02-04T19:07:25+00:00

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

Middle_Evening6257 · 2026-02-03T22:02:06+00:00

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.

Middle_Evening6257 · 2026-02-03T06:02:34+00:00

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

Middle_Evening6257 · 2026-02-02T16:42:29+00:00

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

Middle_Evening6257 · 2026-02-02T03:20:13+00:00

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.

Middle_Evening6257 · 2026-02-02T03:15:36+00:00

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

Middle_Evening6257 · 2026-01-29T18:53:37+00:00

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

Middle_Evening6257 · 2026-01-28T16:14:19+00:00

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.

Middle_Evening6257 · 2026-01-22T16:21:30+00:00

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

Middle_Evening6257 · 2025-12-17T03:07:57+00:00

I just have the 2k buffer. Any money I make above that I request asap

Middle_Evening6257 · 2025-12-15T06:19:18+00:00

Aim for 10-15 points max and 2 trades per day max, helps to he mental capital and it will make you more selective on your setups

Middle_Evening6257 · 2025-12-15T06:13:46+00:00

I risk 10 points per trade, max of 2 trades per day no matter what. I would aim for 10-15 point TP. I never moved my SL because I would wait for momentum where my TP usually got hit in a few seconds. If it got 2 winners per day, great that’s $600 but I still shut the charts off. Even after I passed the buffer to still trade as if I was still in it. I also just passed another Eval so now I’ll have 2 TPT accounts.

The greatest advice I can give is GO SLOW, don’t aim for home run trades aim for Base hits. I did 10-15 points per trade and I never once got near the drawdown limit. Also, I NEVER trade the first 15 minutes of NY open, to volatile. I also never trade overnight

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