Introduction
In this video, Simon (CEO of Funded Trading Plus) walks us through a successful evaluation completion by Brandon, a trader from South Africa. What’s so remarkable? Over 34 days, Brandon executed 29 trades and won 27 of them. His average winning trade was around $95, while his average loss was only $32. It’s an interesting case to review, though individual results will vary. Let’s break it down.
🧮 Key Metrics & What They Reveal
| Metric | Value | Why It Matters |
| Total trades | 29 | Decent sample size |
| Wins | 27 | Win rate ~93% |
| Losses | 2 | Very few losing trades |
| Avg win | $95 | Strong reward per winning trade |
| Avg loss | $32 | Risk under control |
Brandon’s win ratio and the average win to average loss are both impressive. But as Simon rightly points out, the real question is: How sustainable is this? High-performing stretches happen, the true test is over time.
📈 Equity Curve & Discipline
On the video, Simon points out how the equity curve looks mostly steady, with occasional periods of sideways or choppy movement. Brandon had to wait through multiple small drawdowns before converting them into a pass. That discipline to stay consistent under pressure is just as important as pure win rate.
Brandon avoided overtrading and remained patient during the evaluation period. Instead, he stuck to his plan and let the market come to him.
🔍 Deep Dive: A Big Winning Trade
Simon reviews a large winning trade to inspect. Some takeaways:
- The market was volatile, with news-driven spikes and sideway swings.
- Brandon entered on a breakout, saw profits immediately, then weathered a dip before it resumed upward.
- Simon wonders whether a partial profit-taking strategy might be beneficial, though Brandon might prefer letting price action fully play out.
- The stop was placed below recent lows; it looked somewhat arbitrary rather than tied to a tighter structure.
- It demonstrates good risk adjustment: small position sizing relative to volatility.
From just one trade you can glean hints, but not the full method. It does however, show the mental strength required to manage market swings.
🎯 What Should Brandon Focus On Next?
From Simon’s perspective:
- Consistency over scaling: Don’t rush to increase size; build reliable performance first.
- Evaluate borderline trades: Many sideway trades that barely break even might be costing opportunity or unnecessarily bearing risk.
- Prepare for variance: Losing streaks will come. The system must survive them.
- Refine risk rules: Could tighter stops or dynamic exits improve return without blowing the account?
🧠 Transition to a Simulated Funded Program
If a trader progresses to a simulated funded account, conditions and pressures can feel different:
- Expect losses: You won’t keep a near-perfect win rate forever.
- Emotional pressure: Trading in a simulated funded program can feel higher-pressure, even though capital is virtual.
- Margin discipline matters: Overleverage could trigger manual review or account restrictions.
So, for Brandon, the game now becomes: maintain process, adjust for real‑world stress, and resist overconfidence.
✅ Final Thoughts & Video Recommendation
Brandon’s evaluation completion shows strong discipline and risk management in this case. It’s not perfect, and it’s not proof of a “holy grail” trading method, but it is a textbook case of high discipline, good risk control, and mental toughness.
If you’re preparing for an evaluation, this video highlights one trader’s approach, along with some of the risks traders face.
Watch the video now and see for yourself, the lessons are in the detail.
Disclaimer: All trading with Funded Trading Plus is conducted on simulated accounts. The examples, case studies, and trader performances shown are for educational and illustrative purposes only. They represent the outcomes of individual traders during specific time periods and do not represent typical results.
Progression through evaluations and access to simulated funded programs depend on meeting specific rules and criteria, which many traders may not achieve.Payouts made by Funded Trading Plus are based on simulated trading results and are not derived from live financial markets. This material does not constitute financial advice, investment advice, or an offer to participate in regulated financial markets.