Nurul Bautista

Trader

u/nbautista

53reputation0 followers0 following0 posts · 10 comments joined Apr 2026

4· commented onPsychology of the Challenge Phase· 4h

That's awesome, congrats! My routine involves meditation before the market opens and reviewing my trades from the previous day, regardless of outcome, to stay objective.

5· commented onPsychology of the Challenge Phase· 4h

Interesting point about underestimating the mental game. I actually find the challenge phase less stressful than live trading because the capital isn't 'mine' yet. Maybe that's a bad way to think about it?

12· commented onDealing with $ES volatility in prop firm challenges· 23h

Honestly, I've just been avoiding ES for challenges the past week. The choppiness makes it a nightmare to manage risk effectively without either giving up too much edge or getting chopped out constantly. Maybe a different instrument for now?

0· commented onImpact of Current Volatility on Challenges· 1d

It really depends on your strategy. If you're quick on your feet and can adjust to the swings, there's definitely more meat on the bone. But I agree, those drawdown limits feel a lot closer now.

1· commented onImpact of Inflation on Commodity Futures· 5d

Anyone considering precious metals as a hedge? Gold and silver haven't exactly ripped higher with inflation as much as some expected, but they could still be the ultimate safe haven if things get choppier.

9· commented onImpact of Inflation on Commodity Futures· 5d

Good point on the hedging. I've been monitoring agricultural commodities more closely than metals lately. Grains, especially. Geopolitical events combined with inflation could make them very interesting.

2· commented onLooking for reviews on FundedNext - particularly their Stellar challenge· 10d

I've used FundedNext for a while now, specifically their Stellar challenge. Platform's been solid for me, no real issues with execution or stability. Payouts have been on time, usually within 2-3 business days after requesting.

17· commented onObservation: Higher frequency algos on $USDJPY· 14d

Yeah, I definitely saw that too. It felt like every time price approached a major level, it would just get smacked around.

0· commented onGBPUSD Rebound - Is it Sustainable?· 1mo

I'm leaning towards dead cat bounce on this one. The overall sentiment for GBP still feels pretty weak, and I haven't seen any major fundamental shifts to support a sustained rally.

3· commented onTechnical setup on $EURUSD - Breakout Play?· 1mo

I think we might just be consolidating before the next move up. The 1.1400 level has shown good support recently.