From hard hats to high charts, Matthias Hemetsberger’s story proves that trading success isn’t about shortcuts—it’s about strategy, patience, and perseverance.
At just 25 years old, Matthias is now a full-time trader with consistent payouts and growing capital. But five years ago, he was working construction in Austria, searching for a way out of the 9-to-5 grind. Trading caught his attention—first through a friend, then through trial and error, and eventually, through relentless self-development.
A Rocky Start Leads to Real Lessons
Like many aspiring traders, Matthias began with high hopes and purchased strategies, only to face frustration when live results didn’t match demo success. “For the first two and a half years, I didn’t make a cent,” he recalls. “That period tested everything—my mindset, my patience, and my belief in myself.”
Instead of quitting, Matthias regrouped. He realized he needed to stop copying others and start creating a strategy that worked with his psychology. After months of refining and testing, things started to change.
A Strategy Built on Structure
Matthias focuses on trading indices like US30 using a trend-following strategy based on market structure, fair value gaps, and liquidity points—executing trades on the H1 timeframe. This shift from short-term scalping to longer intraday trades gave him the clarity and confidence he needed.
Lowering his risk-reward ratio was also key. “It’s not about winning every trade,” he says. “It’s about consistently managing risk and executing a plan. I’m not trying to be right all the time—I’m trying to be profitable over time.”
First Payout with The Trading Pit
Matthias joined The Trading Pit earlier this year and passed his 100K challenge in three months. “That first payout of $7,934 was a life-changing moment. The process was seamless—smooth verification, fast access, quick payout. It gave me the confidence that I had finally found the right partner to grow with.”
Consistency Over Hype
Matthias now focuses on scaling his account and maintaining consistency. He avoids overtrading, chooses only high-conviction setups, and adapts to market cycles without overhauling his core system. “There will always be losing weeks. What matters is how you manage them and stay in the game.”
Looking ahead, Matthias is aiming to scale up to a $200K account within the next few months.
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