“Consistency over time is more important than any single trade.”

Trader Moaz: “Consistency comes from execution, not from constantly managing trades.”

Where have you learnt about FTMO?
I discovered FTMO through online trading communities and trader reviews while researching modern prop trading firms.

Describe your best trade.
My best trade was one where I followed my trading plan with full discipline from entry to exit. The setup formed at a predefined key level with clear confirmation from price action. I entered with a fixed risk of 1% and a predefined Profit Target based on my reward-to-risk model. Price moved slightly against me at first, but I maintained emotional control and trusted the setup. The trade then moved in my favour and reached my Take Profit level at +5%. What made this trade my best one was not the profit itself, but the strict adherence to risk management, patience in execution, and complete consistency with my strategy.

How would you rate your experience with FTMO?
My experience with FTMO has been very positive. I had a minor issue with identity verification, but it was resolved smoothly. Overall, the process is professional and supports disciplined trading.

How has passing the FTMO Challenge and Verification changed your life?
Passing the FTMO Challenge and Verification improved my discipline, confidence, and consistency as a trader. It helped me approach trading professionally and manage capital with a structured and responsible mindset.

Do you plan to take another FTMO Challenge to manage even bigger capital?
Yes, in the future.

What is the number one piece of advice you would give to a new trader?
The number one piece of advice I would give to a new trader is to focus on proper risk management. Good risk control increases your longevity in the market and significantly reduces stress during trades. When you know your loss is predefined and acceptable, you can trade with clarity and discipline. I also strongly believe in a “set and forget” approach: plan the trade, set your Stop Loss and Take Profit, and let the strategy play out without emotional interference. Consistency comes from execution, not from constantly managing trades.

Trader Henna Karoliina: “Long-term success comes from protecting capital.”

What do you think is the key to long-term success in trading?
Consistency, strict risk management, and emotional discipline. Long-term success comes from protecting capital, following a proven strategy, and treating trading as a business rather than relying on emotions or short-term results.

What was the hardest obstacle on your trading journey?
The biggest challenge was mastering my psychology, especially learning to avoid overtrading and accepting losses as part of the process. Once I focused on discipline and patience, my performance became much more consistent.

Do you plan to take another FTMO Challenge to manage even bigger capital?
Yes. My goal is to gradually scale my capital as my consistency allows. I prefer a step-by-step approach to ensure I can manage larger capital responsibly and sustainably.

How would you rate your experience with FTMO?
Very positive. FTMO provides a professional trading environment, clear rules, and realistic conditions that help traders develop discipline and consistency.

Do you have a trading plan in place, and do you follow it strictly?
Yes. I have a clearly defined trading plan that includes entry criteria, risk management rules, and trading hours. I follow it strictly and avoid trading outside my rules.

One piece of advice for people starting the FTMO Challenge now.
Don’t give up. Progress in trading is rarely linear, and setbacks are part of the learning process. Focus on discipline, risk management, and consistency, and trust the process even when it feels challenging.

Trader Akram: “Consistency over time is more important than any single trade.”

What was the most difficult during your FTMO Challenge or Verification, and how did you overcome it?
The most difficult part was sticking to my risk management during drawdown periods. After a few losing trades, it was tempting to increase risk to recover faster. I overcame this by strictly following my trading plan, reducing position size when volatility was high, and taking short breaks after losses to avoid emotional decisions. This helped me stay consistent and disciplined.

What was more difficult than expected during your FTMO Challenge or Verification?
What was more difficult than expected was maintaining patience and waiting only for high-probability setups. I learned that not trading is sometimes the best decision, and that respecting the Max Daily Loss limit is more important than trying to force opportunities.

Has your psychology ever affected your trading plan?
Yes, at times, emotions like fear after losses or overconfidence after winning streaks affected my execution. I worked on this by using fixed risk per trade, journaling my trades, and reviewing my performance weekly. Over time, this improved my emotional control and consistency.

What do you think is the most important characteristic/attribute to become a profitable trader?
Discipline. A profitable trader must consistently follow a proven strategy, manage risk properly, and stay emotionally neutral regardless of short-term results. Consistency over time is more important than any single trade.

What do you think is the key for long-term success in trading?
Long-term success in trading comes from consistency, strict risk management, and continuous self-improvement. Protecting capital, adapting to changing market conditions, and staying disciplined through both winning and losing periods are essential for sustainable growth.

What would you like to say to other traders that are attempting the FTMO Challenge?
Focus on process, not on passing the FTMO Challenge quickly. Respect the risk limits, trade only your best setups, and accept losses as part of the game. Patience and discipline will pay off in the long run.