“TTP helped me become more disciplined, develop a working strategy, and be consistent!”
Jorge G., a 160K funded trader from the USA, has successfully passed our $160K Buying Power program after winning his prize from the Rule The Pool– stock trading competition.
Over the past year, he’s fine-tuned his MACD analysis, focusing on shorting small caps. The result: multiple funded accounts under his belt. During the last few months, Jorge has improved not only his technical analysis but his trading discipline as well.
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Watch Jorge’s Interview
Jorge’s Evaluation
From failing his first evaluation to becoming a funded trader, he learned through practice, trading competitions, and by following the trading rules.
He emphasizes the importance of consistency, introspection and emotional control, especially after experiencing significant drawdowns due to undisciplined trading.
Jorge’s Trading Style
Jorge specializes in short selling small-cap stocks, focusing on prices between $1 and $20, with a float less than 30 million. He uses MACD for entry signals, particularly during pre-market sessions where price movements are clearer.
His strategy involves waiting for stock prices to rise, pull back, and then for MACD to cross down as a short sell signal.
More About Jorge
- Jorge discovered Trade The Pool through a friend’s recommendation
- Started trading in late 2020 without much knowledge
- Journaling has improved his MACD analysis
Jorge’s Tips
- On Having Rules: “The rules at the beginning they were annoying to me, but when you take them seriously, it really helps you be consistent and find that setups and strategies that are going to work and make you successful. Without rules, I think we’re not going to go anywhere”.
- On Journaling: “It helped me a lot because I started to analyze on my trades daily, to see what was working for me and avoid mistakes. First, build consistency, take few trades until you get confident. Analyze your trades every day so that you find your edge”.
- Technical Analysis: “I use scanners to identify stocks that are moving up, adding them to my chart to watch for a pullback and a MACD crossover down for potential entries. My sweet spot includes stocks priced between $1 and $20 with a float less than 30 million, paying close attention to how low-float stocks move quickly”.
Closing Thoughts
The interview details Jorge’s transformation from an inexperienced trader in 2020 to a successful $160K-funded trader with Trade The Pool.
He shares the value of introspection through journaling, maintaining discipline, finding your edge with technical indicators, and being aware of the psychological aspects of trading.
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