In a recent exclusive interview, The5%ers sat down with funded trader Ellis to explore his trading journey and strategy.
In a recent exclusive interview, The5%ers sat down with funded trader Ellis to explore his trading journey and strategy.
In a recent exclusive interview, The5%ers sat down with funded trader Ellis to explore his trading journey, strategy, and what it truly takes to become a consistent performer in the prop firm world.
Originally from the UK and currently trading remotely from Malaysia, Ellis shared how he transitioned from early losses to achieving consistent profitability. “Like most, I lost money at the start. But once I discovered the benefits of prop firms and built my own strategy, things started to turn around,” he explained.
With over two and a half years of trading experience and more than a year as a funded trader, Ellis emphasized the importance of simplicity, structure, and mindset. His approach involves trading only four major currency pairs, combining higher timeframe analysis with precision entries on the 5-minute and 15-minute charts.
“I’m not necessarily trading with the trend—I’m just looking for clean reactions from key levels. If I catch that initial bounce, that’s enough. Consistency is more important than chasing every move,” he shared.
Ellis also discussed the psychological rewards of achieving funding and seeing his first payout:
“It’s a pretty cool experience, especially when you start realizing you can do this consistently. For me, it felt like freedom—being able to trade whenever, wherever.”
Using a system that blends risk control with clear entry criteria, Ellis now targets high-probability setups and adjusts his position sizing accordingly. His recent trade netted him a 5.8% return, showcasing both patience and precision.
With a clear message to new traders, Ellis concluded: “Don’t rush the process. Trading isn’t about getting rich overnight—it’s about long-term discipline and smart decision-making.”
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The Funded Trader follows a belief that every retail trader deserves an opportunity to raise capital based on their performance and commitment to building their own business. They are searching for passionate and experienced traders who will succeed with the help of their funds by showing skills in various market conditions.
Bespoke Funding strives to create unique funding opportunities for traders worldwide by creating approachable ways to become a professional, funded trader who can remotely manage their capital. They have developed a user-friendly experience with the industry's best technology to back it.
MyFundedFX offers traders three different challenge programs that aim to provide an opportunity to trade without risking their own capital. Profitable traders receive a payment based on a specific percentage of the profits they make while having no liability on the firm's capital, meaning that they will cover all losses.
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