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Oct 2024
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475: From Struggling To $100k Funded Tra...

Etienne Crete
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From Struggling To $100k Funded Trader (in 6 months!)

In episode 475 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to the recording of an interview with Rolando Gonzalez who went from struggling to a $100k-funded trader in 6 months. Listen to his unique journey into trading, the challenges he faced, and the strategies he implemented to achieve consistency and success.

The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube.

>> Watch the video recording!

Topics Covered In This Episode
  • 00:00 Introduction
  • 00:40 Rolando’s journey into trading
  • 01:56 Ups and downs as a beginner trader
  • 06:03 Overcoming challenges in trading
  • 07:51 Tips to achieve consistency and success
  • 10:43 How to get funded with DarwinexZero
  • 11:39 His greatest risk management lesson
  • 14:21 Managing risk per trade for different accounts
  • 17:00 Rolando’s target for his funded accounts
  • 18:03 Future goals and advice for traders
  • and much more

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