Tips to Pass the Trading Challenge

Set Yourself Up for Success

The Trading Challenge is absolutely passable if you have completed the curriculum and practiced in the Paper Trading Simulator. These tips come directly from the patterns we have observed in our most successful graduates.

1. Risk Management Is Everything

This cannot be overstated. The number one reason students fail the challenge is poor risk management. Follow these principles:

• Never risk more than 1-2% of your account on a single trade
• Always set a stop loss before entering a position
• Know your maximum daily loss limit and stop trading if you approach it
• Position size based on your stop loss distance, not on how much you want to make

2. Stick to the Strategies You Learned

The curriculum teaches proven strategies for a reason. During the challenge is not the time to experiment with new approaches or try to reinvent the wheel. Use the setups you practiced in paper trading. If a setup does not appear, do not force a trade.

3. Trade Less, Not More

Overtrading is the second most common reason for failure. Quality over quantity is the name of the game. Some of our best performers during the challenge only took 2-3 trades per day. Wait for high-probability setups and be patient.

4. Manage Your Psychology

• After a loss: Take a break. Walk away from the screen for at least 15 minutes. Do not revenge trade.
• After a win: Do not get overconfident. Stick to your normal position size.
• When close to the target: Do not get reckless trying to finish. Trade normally and let the target come naturally.

5. Start Slow

You have the full evaluation period. There is no bonus for finishing early. Use the first few days to get comfortable with the challenge environment, take small positions, and build confidence. You can increase your activity once you find your rhythm.

6. Keep a Trading Journal

Document every trade you take during the challenge -your reasoning for entering, your stop loss, your target, and the outcome. Reviewing your journal daily helps you identify patterns in your behavior and catch mistakes before they become habits.