Consistency isn’t built overnight! And Rutger knows that better than anyone.
After five years in the markets, countless lessons, and a single mindset shift, the Dutch trader has earned over $12,000 in rewards with The Trading Pit. His story is one of patience, adaptability, and learning to see trading as a long-term business, not a quick win.
Background
Rutger, 25, began his trading journey in 2020 when the world slowed down during the pandemic. “Corona sparked my interest to learn something new,” he shared. What started as curiosity soon turned into a full pursuit - but not without challenges.
He spent the next few years learning, testing, and failing. “It took me three and a half years to become profitable,” he said. “I had to struggle and fail before I eventually found something that worked.”
Today, five years into his trading journey, Rutger is not only trading consistently but also scaling both his funded and private accounts successfully.
Why The Trading Pit?
For Rutger, choosing The Trading Pit came down to reliability and transparency.
“I love the one-phase challenges,” he explained. “The conditions are clear - a 7% drawdown with a 10% target - and there are no hidden rules or trailing limits like with some other firms.”
He also praised The Trading Pit’s customer support and long-term vision.
“After meeting Ilmar, the founder, I really saw how much they care about traders. The vision, the transparency, and now even having their own broker - it just shows they’re in this for the long game.”
Achievements with The Trading Pit
Rutger has already achieved over $12,000 in rewards, trading across multiple funded accounts. But his real achievement lies in his mindset shift.
“I lost tens of thousands before making a hundred thousand,” he said. “Once you treat trading like a business, you start managing risk properly and thinking long term.”
His approach now focuses on steady growth - not chasing short-term profits. He diversifies his earnings by reinvesting part of his rewards into new challenges and building his private account step by step.
Trading Style and Discipline
Rutger’s edge comes from combining fundamentals with technicals.
“I used to trade only technicals on the lower timeframes, but the results were inconsistent,” he explained. “Now, I look at the higher timeframes and use fundamentals, like central bank decisions and macroeconomic data, to form a clear market bias.”
He follows economic news closely, reading Bloomberg and Reuters daily, and uses models like ForexFundamentals.com to gauge the strength of different currencies.
“Big moves happen when something unexpected hits the market, that’s where the opportunities are,” he said.
But above all, Rutger’s strength lies in his risk management.
“The goal should be to never lose a funded account. Start small , half a percent per trade - and focus on staying consistent.”
Advice to Other Traders
Rutger’s message is simple:
“Don’t rush it. If you’re not profitable on demo, you won’t suddenly be profitable with a $100K account. Focus on building discipline first. Once you have that, prop firms can really help you scale.”
He also emphasizes the importance of mindset:
“Keep your risk low. Even if you take a few losses, it’s recoverable. The moment you start chasing, that’s when things go wrong.”
Looking Ahead
Rutger plans to continue growing both his funded and private accounts - always with the same mindset that got him here: patience and precision.
“I want to trade my funded accounts for years, not months,” he said. “It’s about building something sustainable - not just hitting one big reward.”
His journey proves that success in trading isn’t about luck or shortcuts - it’s about time, discipline, and the right mindset.
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