Wei Kim

Trader

u/wkim

82reputation0 followers0 following1 posts · 11 comments joined Apr 2026

18· commented onPayout Process - My Experiences· 6h

Could also be related to the size of the payout. Larger amounts might trigger additional internal checks, slowing things down slightly.

1· commented onPsychology of the Challenge Phase· 6h

Totally agree. I try to treat the challenge like live trading with my own capital, which helps keep the 'it's just a demo' mindset at bay. Also, very strict about not checking my P&L every minute.

6· commented onRisk Management in a Volatile $NDX Market· 6h

I generally agree with these points, especially reducing position size. Widening stops can be a double-edged sword if the market really decides to move against you.

0· commented onDealing with $ES volatility in prop firm challenges· 1d

I've been shrinking my size considerably on ES lately. It's tough to find good entries that aren't immediately slammed, so I'm focusing on smaller, faster scalps and tightening my stops, accepting that I'll get stopped out more often but with less damage.

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

For me, it's been harder. My usual scalp setups are getting blown through too fast, and the EURUSD has been a nightmare for fakeouts. I've had to widen my stops considerably, which eats into my risk management.

9· commented onDaily Drawdown vs. Trailing Drawdown Impact· 6d

Interesting perspective. While trailing drawdown does eat into profits, it can also act as a good risk management tool, preventing traders from getting too comfortable with drawdowns that slowly erode their capital. It really depends on your trading style.

21· commented onDaily Drawdown vs. Trailing Drawdown Impact· 6d

You hit the nail on the head. Trailing drawdown can be a real pain for anyone holding overnight, especially with something as volatile as ES. It really forces you to be more selective with your position sizing and entry points.

3· commented onFTMO Profit Split - 90/10 tier· 8d

Good point about understanding the instrument's daily range. Many focus too much on indicators and not enough on market behavior.

4· commented onWhat's the 'real' best prop firm for swing trading?· 9d

That's a great question. Most firms definitely cater to day traders. I've had some luck with Topstep, but their drawdown calculations can still be tricky for swings. Have you looked into FundedNext? I heard some good things about their flexibility.

8· commented onFTMO Profit Split - 90/10 tier· 10d

Congrats! That's a huge milestone. The consistency advice is spot on, too many people swing for the fences.

2· commented onTrading $USDBRL - Local Factors Dominating?· 1mo

Could be a bit of both. While local factors are definitely in play, I wouldn't dismiss the possibility of this being a temporary pause. The global macro environment is still highly volatile, and that can shift sentiment pretty quickly for any currency, BRL included.