Why TopstepTrader?

Discussion in 'Announcements' started by Topstep, Aug 18, 2017.

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  1. padutrader

    padutrader

    simplemelike got funded but subsequently lost it...you can check with him if you like
     
    #21     Dec 21, 2021
  2. I think some published stats would be helpful.

    For example:

    - % of people who pass combine step 1 after 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, tries
    - % of people who get funded
    - % of people who have traded and been funded for 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,12+ months
    - % average profit per trader in each tranche above

    I know these stats are probably really bad, except for those traders who survive longer than 6 months but honesty is better than being vague. It lets people know that it's hard.
     
    #22     Dec 21, 2021
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  4. padutrader

    padutrader

    if i finish step one in 10 days can i go to step 2 without paying anything....?
     
    #24     Dec 21, 2021
  5. padutrader

    padutrader

    you need to be a profitable trader to pass any funding test sometimes some people forget that
     
    #25     Dec 21, 2021
  6. padutrader

    padutrader

    it is not hard

    it is impossible....unless you are a perfect trader........that is something they do not advertise.....and why should they...they say pass the test and it is the student who has to decide whether he can do it or not.

    since 95% ot traders fail that fact means they will make money.....

    but if you have knowledge and you have lost all our money trying to learn to trade then this is godsend.......for me it is
     
    #26     Dec 21, 2021
  7. padutrader

    padutrader

    #27     Dec 21, 2021
  8. In my opinion, if you (padu) want to do these stupid gauntlets then do the following:

    1. Download ninja trader or metatrader or whatever
    2. Diligently trade a single system for 3 months in sim. Keep repeating until you are profitable.
    3. Put in a little money and trade for another 3 months.

    Suggestions for systems you can trade:
    1. Single EMA. For example, 8 day EMA, or 21 period EMA
    2. Support/resistance on $ES

    Both of these can be traded successfully if you are consistent (read: boring).

    Alternatively, once you have been profitable in sim for at least 3 months, THEN review your stats and see if your system naturally works for one of the gauntlets. Then do it in step 3 instead.

    I believe you (padu) are close. But you are scattered. Get focused. Focus on one thing. Focus on the next 3 months.
     
    #28     Dec 21, 2021
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  9. DevBru

    DevBru

    Do you even check FAQs before asking all these questions?

    Everything is explained on their website.
     
    #29     Dec 21, 2021
  10. This is exactly who TopStep know is their customer. The guy who has lost everything. Disgusts me...
     
    #30     Dec 21, 2021
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