$60K Funded Trader Got Paid Twice and Withdrew $7,678

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Eashwar’s $60K High Stakes Evaluation Account – Step 1

Eashwar’s $60K High Stakes Evaluation Account – Step 2

Tell us a little bit about yourself.

I’m Santosh V, a passionate trader and a financial professional with a strong background in foreign exchange and trade finance. With over a decade of experience in the financial markets, I’ve built a solid foundation in macroeconomic analysis and currency dynamics, which deeply influence my trading approach.

My journey into trading began out of curiosity, but it quickly evolved into a disciplined passion. I specialize in swing and positional trading across forex, commodities, and indices. My strategy combines multi-timeframe analysis with tools like Ichimoku, Bollinger Bands, and Stochastic RSI, always aiming for clean technical setups with a minimum 1:2 risk-reward.

Over the years, I’ve learned that consistent profitability comes not from predicting the market but from managing risk, staying patient, and maintaining emotional discipline. Trading has taught me more about mindset than any other profession I’ve encountered.

Being part of The5ers  is a meaningful step in my journey — a chance to scale, stay accountable, and also share back with the trading community. I’m also working on launching an educational initiative to guide aspiring traders with structured, no-hype trading systems.

How long have you been trading?

I have been trading for 18 years.

Briefly describe your Trading Plan and how it contributes to your success.

How did you adjust risk management to your trading personality?

I discovered that I’m naturally driven and sometimes impatient, which made fixed lot sizing risky during emotional trades. I adjusted by implementing dynamic position sizing based on account equity and volatility. I never risk more than 1% per trade, and I calculate lot size based on the stop-loss in pips. I also use trailing stops based on the N-wave principle to lock in profits while minimizing exposure.

How long does it take to become a consistent trader, and what aspects did you change that helped you become consistent?

It took me around 18 – 24 months to achieve consistency. The biggest change was shifting focus from trying to “win” every trade to managing risk and following my edge. I also learned to respect news filters, trade only during high-probability windows, and stay flat during unclear market conditions. Journaling and visual tracking helped me identify strengths and avoid repetitive mistakes.

What is your mental/psychological strength, and how did you develop it?

My greatest strength is emotional detachment and discipline under pressure. I built this by adopting a morning routine with affirmations, backtesting my strategy until I trusted it deeply, and training myself to accept losses as part of the game. I also started mentoring newer traders, which helped reinforce my own beliefs and boosted my psychological edge.

What was your strategy to successfully pass The5ers’ evaluation?

My strategy to successfully pass The5ers’ First Level was based on strict risk management, trading only high-probability setups aligned with the dominant trend.

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