Bunyamin (also known for Robin!) isn’t your typical trader, and that’s what makes his story so compelling.
His story doesn’t start on Wall Street or in finance school – it starts in Turkey, in a classroom. As a language teacher, he spent years helping others grow and express themselves. But outside of teaching, he was building something else: a growing curiosity for the markets that would eventually become a full-blown passion.
“I always wanted something more,” he says. “The freedom, the chance to grow, and—let’s be honest—the excitement of trading with big money. That was the dream.”
He didn’t start big. His first trading account had just $500. He kept it small, trading micro lots, slowly building confidence.
“If I made $10 in a day, I was thrilled,” he laughs. “Back then, $40 or $50 felt huge. It was about the progress, not the number.”
But like many traders, Bunyamin hit a rough patch. After some small wins, he ended up blowing his personal account. It was painful... but instead of walking away, he made a critical shift.
“That moment changed everything,” he says. “I realized it wasn’t smart to keep risking my own capital. I started focusing on prop firms—and that’s when things really started to click.”
With funded accounts, he could trade larger capital under structured rules. It gave him space to grow, without betting the house. He began passing challenges, taking payouts, and building real consistency.
His trading process is disciplined but flexible. Every weekend, he sits down to prep: scanning upcoming news, watching analysis videos, and checking sentiment across the trading community.
“I try to understand the market narrative before the week begins,” he explains. “And during the week, I adjust. You can’t just trade your plan—you have to respond to what’s actually happening.”
Gold is his go-to asset, even if it’s not always kind!
“I love trading gold, but it’s crazy,” he says. “It used to move $10 or $20 a day. Now it swings $100. You have to keep adapting—tighten risk, manage lot sizes, stay sharp.”
Looking ahead, Bunyamin has two big goals: scale to the top tier of a prop firm, and one day, trade a $1 million personal account. But he’s in no rush, he knows this is a long game.
“I’ve had good months, and I’ve lost accounts,” he says. “That’s part of it. The key is showing up again, learning, and growing.”
When asked what advice he’d give to beginners, his answer is clear:
“Focus on psychology and risk management. Anyone can learn to read a chart. But if your mindset isn’t solid, none of it matters.”
His favorite quote comes from Mark Douglas’ Trading in the Zone: “The market doesn’t care about you.”
“It sounds harsh, but it’s true,” he adds. “Your $100 stop loss? The market isn’t targeting you. It’s just doing its thing. You have to accept responsibility and stay in control.”
How Bunyamin Trades:
“Gold’s a beast. The volatility now is crazy—you need to keep adjusting or it’ll eat you alive.”
His Goals:
His #1 Tip for New Traders:
“Risk management and psychology. That’s the real edge. Charts? Anyone can learn those.”
Bunyamin’s Book Recs:
And his favorite reminder:
The market doesn’t care about your stop loss. Own your trades. Own your mindset.
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