When David first entered the world of trading, he had no capital, no confidence, and no idea how far discipline could take him.
Today, after scoring over $10,000 in payouts with The Trading Pit and achieving a 10% profit in just two days, David stands as a powerful example of what consistency and mindset can do.
“This is the best trading in my life,” he tells us. “Really”.
From the Ground Up: David’s Life Before Trading
David’s path to trading was certainly not linear. Born in Bulgaria, he spent years living and working in Greece before settling in Norway, where he works in construction.
“I like construction. I like the money, I like everything about it,” he shares.
But something was still missing. “Everyone works 8 to 10 hours a day,” David says, “but what do you do after that? How do you make more money?”
The answer, for him, became clear: prop trading.
A Rough Start
David’s early trading experience was harsh. He and a friend pooled $2,000 and blew it in three days.
“I said to myself, okay, very good. I don’t know something very important about trading. I must learn.”
That moment marked a turning point. He enrolled in a Bulgarian trading academy, where he learned four key lessons:
Technical analysis
Fundamental analysis
Risk management
Stop-loss discipline
With these tools and a new mindset, David wasn’t just clicking random buttons – he was trading with purpose.
“I Treat My Demo Account Like Real Money”
After finishing the academy, he opened a demo account and made it a rule to treat the demo like it was live trading.
He started to see consistent rules – 2%, 3%, then 4.8% profits. That’s when he decided to take the leap and join The Trading Pit.
His first challenge? Two days.
His result? 10% profit.
“Really, this time I’m very, very happy. This is my best trading so far.”
The Strategy: One Pair, One Focus
David doesn’t spread himself thin...
“I use only one strategy. I trade only gold. I know the levels.”
While he occasionally looks at EUR/USD or USD/JPY, gold is his bread and butter. Why?
It’s clean, it gives him good profits – “I watch it from bottom to top every day”.
The Breakdown: Hitting –5.8% and Bouncing Back
After completing one of his prop trading challenges, David faced a psychological blow: a –5.8% drawdown. But instead of panicking, he paused.
“I said to myself: stop”. His recovery? Focus, psychology, and the trailing stop.
Advice to His Younger Self, and to You
Looking back, David doesn’t sugarcoat his journey.
“Hey David, you didn’t know anything. You rushed; you lost money—you weren’t ready.”
That €2,000 loss back in 2021? It hurt. But it also lit a fire.
“It was my salary in Greece. I crushed it in a moment. But that’s when I realized I had to stop, step back, and actually learn.”
Now, with experience, education, and prop trading behind him, David knows better.
“Prop trading gave me a second chance. You get access to big capital without risking everything you own. That gives you strength.”
And to anyone still hesitating?
“Start now. Not next month, not next year—now. Every day you wait is money and time you won’t get back.”
Final Words from David
“Believe in yourself. Train your mind. Don’t get scared when you lose 2%, 3%, 5%. Be strong. Man or woman—it doesn’t matter. Just start.”
