Some people dream of freedom - others build it.
For Dion, that meant walking away from a traditional career in law and betting on himself in the world of trading. What started as curiosity during the crypto boom turned into a years-long journey of failure, discipline, and ultimate success.
Today, Dion trades full-time, travels the world, and has earned over $100,000 in trading rewards across several prop firms, including The Trading Pit.
But his story isn’t about luck - it’s about humility, persistence, and learning how to lose before learning how to win.
Background
Dion’s first taste of trading came in 2017, when he made a small fortune during the crypto bull run. Like many, he cashed out, celebrated, and moved on - until the next wave of 2020 reignited his interest.
At the time, he had just finished law school and was working a stable 9-to-5. With money to spare, he started buying prop firm challenges - and losing them.
“Most people talk about revenge trading,” Dion laughs. “For me, it was revenge prop-firming. I’d fail a challenge and instantly buy another one.”
Within a year, he’d lost over $50,000 chasing the dream. It wasn’t a lack of strategy that held him back - it was ego. “I thought I was always right. But the market humbles you fast,” he says.
Why The Trading Pit?
After two to three years of struggle, Dion decided to shift his focus from strategy to psychology. He invested in a mentor who didn’t teach him new technicals - but rather, how to lose properly.
“He told me to set my stop loss and take profit, then do nothing. Don’t touch it. Don’t move it. Don’t try to control it,” Dion recalls. “That exercise changed everything.”
As he built more consistency, Dion discovered The Trading Pit - a firm that matched his philosophy of fair rules, fast rewards, and transparency.
“What I love about The Trading Pit is how simple and honest the process is. When you earn a reward, you get it. No delays, no games, just respect for the trader.”
Achievements with The Trading Pit
With a new mindset, Dion’s trading started to click. He began stacking consistent results, building funded accounts, and collecting steady rewards.
Across multiple firms, he’s earned over $100,000 in total rewards, a milestone that represents not just financial success, but personal growth.
His biggest single reward? Around $7,500 - but as he says, “I’m all about base hits. I’d rather have consistent smaller wins than gamble for one big one.”
Now, Dion is building his personal trading account alongside his funded ones. The rewards he earns help fuel his next stage of financial independence.
“For most traders, $5K to $10K per month is the dream - and that’s absolutely achievable with prop firms,” he explains. “You don’t need millions to live your ideal life. You just need structure.”
Trading Style and Discipline
Dion trades using ICT concepts (Inner Circle Trader), combining intraday and swing strategies. His setups are based on structure, liquidity, and patience - not perfection.
“I used to chase perfect entries,” he says. “Now, I focus on fewer mistakes instead of more wins.”
When he’s not trading, Dion spends his time between Asia and Europe, choosing locations that match his trading sessions. “In Asia, the New York session starts after dinner, so I can train, relax, and then trade. It’s a perfect rhythm,” he shares.
But he also warns new traders about a hidden trap: “Full-time trading gives you freedom - but that freedom can become a prison if you don’t know what to do with your time. You need balance.”
Advice to Other Traders
When asked for advice, Dion doesn’t sugarcoat it.
“Unfollow most of the gurus,” he says. “Everyone has their own path. This journey takes way longer and way more effort than you expect.”
He also reminds traders not to fear failure. “If your biggest worry is going back to your 9-to-5 if trading doesn’t work out - guess what? You’re already living your worst-case scenario. So you might as well take the jump.”
Dion’s practical tips for new traders:
Start small - even a $5K account can teach you discipline.
Don’t chase challenges. Build consistency first.
Focus on losing better, not winning more.
Looking Ahead
For Dion, the goal isn’t just to trade - it’s to build a lifestyle around freedom, purpose, and balance. He’s now scaling up his personal account while continuing to trade with The Trading Pit.
“Trading is the best addiction you can have,” he jokes. “It’s challenging, rewarding, and endlessly humbling. And if you do it right, it gives you the freedom to live life on your terms.”
Watch Dion’s full interview below and discover how he turned years of struggle into trading rewards and true freedom with The Trading Pit.
