Alex Chen

For five years, I worked as a software engineer while trading forex on the side. I was passionate about trading but constantly found myself limited by my small account size and the psychological pressure of risking my own hard-earned money.

I had tried growing my personal trading account several times, but a few bad trades would always set me back, forcing me to become overly cautious and miss good opportunities. It was a vicious cycle that kept me from achieving consistent results.

The Turning Point

When I discovered ACM Funded, I was initially skeptical. The idea of trading someone else's money seemed too good to be true. But after researching the company and reading about other traders' experiences, I decided to take the challenge.

I chose the $100K account challenge and approached it with a disciplined mindset. I knew this was my opportunity to prove my trading abilities without the emotional burden of risking my own capital.

The Challenge Experience

The challenge pushed me to refine my strategy and risk management approach. I focused on swing trading major forex pairs, particularly EUR/USD and GBP/JPY, where I had the most experience.

My approach was methodical:

• I only traded during specific market sessions when volatility aligned with my strategy
• I maintained a strict 1:2 risk-to-reward ratio on all trades
• I never risked more than 1% of the account on any single trade
• I kept detailed trading journals to track my performance and psychology

To my surprise, I passed the challenge in just 14 days, achieving the profit target while staying well within the drawdown limits.

Life as a Funded Trader

Once I received my funded account, I continued with the same disciplined approach. The difference was remarkable - without the pressure of trading my own money, my decision-making improved dramatically. I could stick to my strategy even during drawdown periods, knowing that the risk was managed.

Within three months of consistent performance, I was able to quit my software engineering job and focus on trading full-time. The regular payouts from ACM Funded have provided me with a stable income that exceeds what I was making in my previous career.

My Trading Approach

My trading strategy focuses on identifying key support and resistance levels and trading breakouts with confirmation. I typically hold positions for 1-3 days, capturing larger market moves while avoiding the noise of day trading.

A typical trade setup involves:

1. Identifying a strong trend on the daily timeframe
2. Finding key support/resistance levels on the 4-hour chart
3. Waiting for price action confirmation on the 1-hour chart
4. Entering with a stop loss of 30-50 pips and a take profit of 60-100 pips

Advice for Aspiring Funded Traders

For those considering the ACM Funded challenge, I would offer this advice:

• Treat the challenge as a real account - the habits you form here will carry over
• Focus on consistent execution rather than trying to hit the profit target quickly
• Keep detailed records of all your trades and review them regularly
• Develop a trading plan before you start and stick to it religiously
• Use the support team - they're there to help you succeed

The journey from a struggling side-trader to a full-time professional has been life-changing. With ACM Funded's capital behind me, I've been able to achieve the trading success I always knew was possible.