Never force trades.

“Take one or two trades a day, and if you don’t see a good opportunity, don’t trade. Call it a day and move on to the next. Never force trades.”

Meet Anto James, a Funded Trader with Funding Frontier. Discover how Anto 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?

I am Anto, 47 years old. I come from a small town in the south of India and have been working in the computer industry for the past two decades.

How did you get introduced or start trading?

This was by chance, just six years ago around May 2018. I was introduced through an online trading company. That company existed for a few months and then disappeared. Since then, I have been searching for online courses and finally found Raja Banks and took the Market Fluidity course, which I use to this day.

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

I practice meditation and yoga, which have been very helpful. I also enjoy gardening and spending time in nature. These activities are crucial because they help me maintain a calm and focused mindset.

What is your trading routine?

I trade during the Asian session for a few hours after the market opens and also during the NY session. In the Asian open, I mainly focus on the GBPJPY pair, and in the NY open, I focus on Gold and US30. I typically spend one to two hours on the charts. Lately, I’ve been focusing more on the NY session due to time differences and for my health and well-being.

What are your goals with funded trading?

My goal is to scale and grow the funding account consistently and steadily.

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

I do have a trading plan, but I don’t follow it religiously. Sometimes I deviate from it, which can be costly. Now, I’m trying to assess market conditions more carefully and avoid trades that don’t meet my requirements.

How would you describe your trading style?

I follow the Raja Banks style, looking for candle closes on the 30-minute chart and seeking strong confluences before entering a trade.

What was the most challenging obstacle in your trading journey?

The biggest challenge has been having the confidence to execute trades when opportunities arise and the mental strength to hold trades. I’m currently working on this by improving a little each day and managing my work-trade timing.

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

I found the Verification phase easier because the experience from the Challenge phase helped shape my mindset.

How would you rate your experience with FUNDING FRONTIER?

I would rate it as excellent. The process is very clear, and the support team is always there to help with any account or trade issues. The payout was also very quick and efficient.

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

Make sure you understand and diligently follow the Funding Frontier rules. To stay in the game for the long term, you need a strong mindset. Build confidence in your decision-making and be flexible in the market when analyzing charts.

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

Yes, I am currently working on another Challenge to manage larger capital.

Describe your best trade

My best trade was making a 5% profit in one trade on GBPJPY, which was incredible.

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

Understand the psychological aspects of trading and know yourself as a trader. Without this, it’s not worth entering this game of probability. Focus on one session and one or two pairs for the long term. As a trader, it’s tempting to trade all sessions, but it’s not practical. Take one or two trades a day, and if you don’t see a good opportunity, don’t trade. Call it a day and move on to the next. Never force trades.

How did you first hear about FUNDING FRONTIER?

I first heard about Funding Frontier through RajaBanks in one of the Live sessions.

Can you describe your risk management plan?

My risk management plan involves sticking to a 0.5% to 1% risk per trade and staying disciplined in following this strategy.