Meet Njieng, a 24-year-old trader from Cameroon currently residing in China, who recently achieved an impressive $12,656 payout in just one week with Funded Trader Markets. His seven-year trading journey showcases persistence, psychological discipline, and strategic adaptation that transformed early losses into consistent profits. Njieng’s story offers valuable insights for traders at any stage of their journey.
Starting Point: Inspired by a Neighbor
Njieng’s trading journey began in 2017 when he noticed his neighbor living a lifestyle that seemed impossible on a regular salary. Curiosity led him to discover forex trading:
“I saw a neighbor trading in the financial market and living a life that I couldn’t believe a Cameroonian worker could live with the type of salary he had,” Njieng recalls. Initially overwhelmed by the charts and technical indicators, he was intrigued by how mathematical functions could translate to profit.
Like many beginners, Njieng faced significant challenges:
- Started with no formal training or understanding of risk management
- Traded personal accounts from 2017-2019 with substantial losses
- Began prop firm trading in 2019, marking a turning point in his approach
Trading Style and Strategy
After seven years of experience, Njieng has developed a distinctive trading approach:
Primary Focus: Gold and Bitcoin, with previous experience in GBP/USD Trading Type: Primarily swing trading, occasionally day trading when necessary Risk Management:
- For swing trades: 0.5% risk per trade with 1:5 to 1:10 risk-reward ratios
- For day trades: 1-2% risk with 1:1 to 1:2 risk-reward ratios
Njieng emphasizes the importance of liquidity and price action: “The fundamental principle of my trading is liquidity. I follow liquidity and react to the market—I don’t predict the market.”
His approach involves:
- Using “genesis levels” (key psychological price points)
- Analyzing contracts entering and exiting the market
- Focusing on internal and external liquidity targets
- Reacting to market movements rather than predicting them
Overcoming Mental Challenges
Njieng’s most profound lessons came through painful losses. A particularly transformative moment occurred in 2021:
“I lost a $100,000 account in 2021, and that changed my history in trading,” he explains. “I made a profit of about $8,000, and during the day, I blew it all away. I was so broken.”
This devastating loss prompted a fundamental shift in his approach:
- Moving from trying to “get rich in one day” to focusing on consistency
- Creating and strictly following a detailed trading plan
- Implementing disciplined journaling of every trade
- Developing a sustainable vision for long-term success
Risk Management Evolution
Njieng’s approach to risk underwent a complete transformation over his seven-year journey:
Early Years (2017-2019):
- No risk management structure
- Attempted to “flip” accounts (trying to turn $100 into $10,000 quickly)
- Frequently blew accounts through overleveraging
Current Approach:
- Swing trading: 0.5% risk per position with 1:5 to 1:10 risk-reward
- Day trading: 1-2% maximum risk with 1:1 to 1:2 risk-reward
- Daily profit targets and loss thresholds to maintain consistency
- Stops trading after reaching either profit target or maximum loss
“Risk management entails 50% of someone’s trading style,” Njieng emphasizes. “Even if you don’t have a trading style—there are two buttons, buy and sell—what makes the difference between you and someone else as a professional trader is risk management.”
Results and Consistency
Njieng’s disciplined approach has led to remarkable results, including his recent $12,656 payout in a single week. He attributes this success to:
- Setting and maintaining clear daily profit targets
- Establishing maximum daily loss thresholds
- Avoiding overtrading regardless of market conditions
- Mastering the consistency requirements of prop firms
- Never abandoning his trading plan during market volatility
“Having a trading plan and sticking to it eliminates setback trading behaviors,” Njieng explains. For prop firm consistency scores, he recommends establishing personal profit targets below the official maximum to avoid unnecessary risk.
Experience with Funded Trader Markets
Njieng highlights several positive aspects of his experience with Funded Trader Markets:
- Fast, reliable payouts usually processed within 24 working hours
- Minimal slippage even during high-impact news events
- Consistent trading conditions between evaluation and funded phases
- Responsive customer support during payout processes
- Attractive scaling plan for account growth
“The Funded Trader Markets is really a place to be,” Njieng states. “At the end of the day, the reward for labor is wages. If you cannot get the payout at the end while trading, then there is no need.”
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Practical Tips for Beginner Traders
Njieng shares several critical insights for other traders looking to succeed:
- Develop Your Own Edge: “Until you discover your own edge in the market, that same strategy the other person is using might not work for you.”
- Master Psychology: “My psychology is 90% of my trading style. Trading is meant for people that can respect principles.”
- Take Strategic Breaks: “If you experience a series of losing trades for two months, I advise you to take a two-week break. Stay away from the charts, work on your personal psychology.”
- Start Small, Remain Consistent: “The problem is not the size of the account; the problem is being consistent.”
- Avoid Overtrading: “When you have lost a trade, you should not keep trading and increase your lot size—that’s a very bad trading habit.”
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Conclusion
Njieng’s journey from a curious observer in Cameroon to achieving five-figure payouts exemplifies how discipline, psychological maturity, and strategic risk management can transform trading outcomes. By focusing on consistency rather than quick riches, developing a personalized trading edge, and respecting market dynamics, Njieng has built a sustainable trading career.
His story demonstrates that successful trading isn’t about complex strategies or market predictions but rather about psychological control, disciplined execution, and the patience to allow compounding returns to work their magic over time. As Njieng puts it: “The market is constantly changing. The goal is to remain consistent—the money will come once you remain consistent.”
