Welcome to another Trade The Pool-funded trader interview! Today, we have TW Key, a student from Florida, who earned his first payout with his 100K FLEX evaluation.
TW achieved a 57.14% success rate by focusing only on one stock, TESLA.
In this video, you’ll see how he kept things simple, stayed true to his strategy, and applied the lessons from his first few months of trading to achieve his first funded payout.
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Watch TW Key’s Interview
“I got to get my foot in the game, thanks to Trade The Pool”
Trading Style
He uses the 10 EMA Bear/Bull Trap strategy, where he enters long above a bear candle that closes above the EMA, or short below a bull candle that closes below it. He keeps his risk fixed with a 3-point stop and aims for a consistent 1.2 risk-to-reward ratio.
What He Looks For in Trades
TW looks for trend confirmation and specific candlestick triggers exclusively on Tesla ($TSLA). He seeks great clarity by focusing on this single asset to learn its unique personality and avoid the distraction of hot stocks of the day.
More About TW Key
A newcomer to the US stock market, having only purchased his first stock in June 2025. He rapidly accelerated his knowledge through a summer internship with his uncle, moving from a beginner to a $200K funded trader in just four months.
Tony’s Tips
- Go for Large Caps: “Don’t trade the gappers or hot stocks; pick one asset like $TSLA and learn its ins and outs until you have a feeling for it.”
- Wait for the Trend: “Stop trading the first 30 minutes. Let the chaos settle and trade a developed trend to avoid being kicked out early.”
- Keep it Simple: “Use a repeatable, mechanical strategy (like the 10 EMA) so you don’t have to overthink your entries and exits.”
Funded Trader, TW Key– Closing Thoughts
In his interview, TW explained why he used a simple “Bear/Bull Trap” trigger to catch TSLA moves, why he stopped trading the first 30 minutes of the day, and how Trade The Pool gave him the buying power to turn a college side-hustle into a potential source of income.
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