Why do most traders fail

They treat trading like entertainment instead of a business. They chase every move, ignore risk, and copy charts drawn after the fact. Without a process, a plan, and accountability, the market exposes every weakness.

How much capital do I need to start with a prop firm

You can get started with a couple hundred dollars for an evaluation and gain access to large funded accounts once you prove consistency. The critical factor is risk discipline and following rules so you do not fail the evaluation.

What proves that a trade was real

Execution labels. Entries, exits, timestamps, and position management. If there are no executions, it is not proof. It is a drawing after the fact. Professionals show receipts and review them to improve.

Do I need indicators to succeed

No. Price leads while indicators lag. Focus on clean charts, liquidity, session behavior, timing windows, and planned execution. The goal is consistent decision making, not colorful signals.

How do I handle losing trades

Accept them, size correctly, and move on. Small controlled losses are the cost of doing business. What destroys accounts is revenge trading and emotional decisions after a loss.

How do I reach consistency

Trade one playbook, risk a fixed amount per idea, journal every execution, and measure results over a large sample. Consistency comes from repetition and discipline, not from new tricks every week.

How do I choose a mentor

Look for verified results and real executions. If someone only shows perfect markups and sells generic courses, they are selling a story. A real mentor teaches planning, risk, psychology, and execution with proof.