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Mario’s Journey: From Food Business to Funded Trading

Meet our trader:
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$10,000
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$500
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+5%
Full time trader badge Mario De la Rosa
Published calendar August 8, 2024

Discover how Mario, a Mexican food entrepreneur, became a funded trader. Learn strategies, challenges, and advice in this exclusive Funding Frontier interview.

 

Meet Mario, a Funded Trader with Funding Frontier. Discover how Mario and other traders secured funding and gain insights and tips for a successful trading journey.

Please introduce yourself: Who you are, your age, where you are from, and what you do for a living?

Hello, I’m Mario. I am 31 years old, live in Chihuahua, Mexico, and run a business selling traditional regional food.

 How did you get introduced or start trading?

I first heard about trading around 6 years ago when I was in the US, and it intrigued me. However, I only started taking it seriously about 4 years ago and began seeing varied results. At the time, I thought it would be straightforward, but I quickly realized it wasn’t as easy as I had expected. That’s when I discovered Raja Banks and Funding Frontier, which truly sparked my trading journey.

 Do you have any hobbies and what do you enjoy outside of trading? Do you find that these hobbies etc benefit your trading? Please elaborate

Yes, I have a few hobbies. One of them is going to the gym, and I also love spending time outdoors with my dogs. I enjoy traveling and exploring new places, and I ride my Harley Davidson out of the city whenever I can. Spending time with friends and having a beer also helps me unwind. These activities are beneficial because they allow me to clear my mind, which ultimately helps with maintaining clarity and focus in trading.

 What is your trading routine?

I don’t have a fixed routine. Since I work at night, I trade during the New York session, which is the afternoon for me. My routine involves going to the gym before trading, then analyzing charts at night and waiting for trade confirmations, which can sometimes take days. If an opportunity arises, I take it. Previously, I tried a more structured routine involving meditation and a calm mindset, but it didn’t suit me well, especially when I was doing scalping during the first two years.

 What are your goals with funded trading?

My goals include staying with the current prop firm as long as possible and using it to support my personal trading account. Achieving this has been challenging due to the pressures and rules involved, which have tested my mental resilience. I plan to pass two more accounts and achieve high returns, balancing this with my business commitments.

 Do you have a trading plan in place, and do you strictly follow it? Please elaborate

Yes, I have a trading plan that I follow, though I sometimes struggle to stick to it perfectly. I maintain a watchlist to identify promising currencies, discard those that don’t meet my criteria, and focus on high-probability pairs. I record my observations and wait for confirmations before entering trades. If there are no confirmations, I don’t trade. I set my stop loss and take profit zones and let the trade run until it reaches these points. My goal is to achieve a risk-reward ratio of 1:6 to 1:10, risking 0.5% of my account per trade. For my personal account, I risk up to 5%

How would you describe your trading style?

I would describe my trading style as swing trading, specifically using a market-maker method.

 What was the most challenging obstacle in your trading journey?

The most challenging obstacle has been dealing with psychology and the desire for quick profits. Short-term gains are elusive, and maturity in trading is crucial. Learning a strategy is easy; implementing and adapting to it is the real challenge.

 What did you find easier, the FUNDING FRONTIER Challenge or the Verification phase? Share your thoughts

I found both phases relatively easy. Funding Frontier has lower goals compared to other firms, and it was the first prop firm I successfully passed a test with, having previously failed with other companies.

 How would you rate your experience with FUNDING FRONTIER?

I would rate my experience as excellent. They have always responded promptly to my queries, and their support was invaluable during my first withdrawal process. Everything was handled smoothly.

 What advice would you give to other traders attempting the FUNDING FRONTIER Challenge?

My advice would be to view it as a great opportunity and to adhere strictly to your trading plan. Discipline is key.

 Do you plan to take another FUNDING FRONTIER Challenge to manage even bigger capital?

Yes, I plan to take on more challenges. I currently have a $10k account and have recently acquired $5k and $25k accounts for Phase 1.

 Describe your best trade

I consider all my trades valuable, whether they result in profit or loss. I don’t have a single favorite because I approach each trade with the same expectations and methodology. I let them play out and evaluate them based on how they perform.

 What is the number one piece of advice you would give to a new trader?

Treat trading seriously and avoid seeing it as a game. The more disciplined and emotion-free you are, the better your trading will be. Practice on a real account, even if it’s small, and understand that losses are part of the learning process.

 How did you first hear about FUNDING FRONTIER?

I heard about FUNDING FRONTIER from Raja Banks on Instagram. After experiencing issues with another well-known company that closed due to fraud, I looked for alternatives and found FUNDING FRONTIER highly recommended by Raja.

 Can you describe your risk management plan?

For each trade, I risk 0.5% of my account. Occasionally, when everything aligns perfectly, I might risk up to 1%, but never more. This approach allows me to recover from several consecutive losses with a single successful trade, which is a key element of my risk management strategy.

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