#1 FTMO Trader Reveals HOW He Made 80% On A $100,000 Account

In this episode of the Prop Firm Trader Podcast, Griff breaks down how he hit #1 on the FTMO leaderboard after making 80% on a $100,000 account. He explains why trading less improved his results, why he spent 17 months backtesting before going live, and why he believes full-time trading is a mistake for most traders. We also get into patience, self-awareness, journaling, process over payouts, and how he built a high-performance swing trading approach with very few trades. We hope you enjoy this episode.____________________________________SUBSCRIBE NOW & Like this video to help us continue to bring the BEST Prop Firm Traders in the world. Turn on notifications to never miss a new video, we post new interviews EVERY Monday 3pm GMT /10am EST. ____________________________________Use Code "PFT" for up to 40% OFF ALL Tradeify Futures Evaluations 👉 https://tradeify.co/?ref=54988Use Code "PFT" for up to 40% OFF ALL Tradeify Crypto Evaluations 👉 https://login.tradeifycrypto.co/ref/159/____________________________________Use the Best Trading Journal Use Code “PFT” for 20% Off or Code “PFT10” for 10% off 👉 https://refer.tradezella.com/propfirmtraderUse Code "PFT" for the BEST Discounts on ALL Prop Firms Listed 👉 https://propfirmtrader.com/ ____________________________________Connect with our guests:https://www.youtube.com/@UCM-IALKgzcnhVXMtlqOeN5Q https://www.instagram.com/grifftrades____________________________________PropFirmTrader Socialshttps://instagram.com/PropFirmTraderhttps://twitter.com/PropFirmTraderConnect with our Host: https://youtube.com/@TradingInTheNowYThttps://www.instagram.com/tradinginthenowhttps://twitter.com/tradinginthenow___________________________________ Timestamps:00:00 Who is Griff?04:55 The Psychological Burden of Full-Time Trading10:20 Shifting to a Balanced Trading Approach12:35 Building the Foundation: Backtesting & Patience17:19 Challenges of Going Full-Time & Income Pressure23:32 Handling Losses and Building Mental Strength29:41 Boredom, Impulsivity & Staying Patient as a Trader34:38 Setting Goals: Process Over Outcome41:59 Self-Awareness, Journaling, and Trader Psychology47:27 Journaling Habits and Digital vs. Handwritten Notes51:57 Meditation, Affirmations, and Daily Trading Routines55:09 Mechanical vs. Discretionary Trading01:00:54 Transitioning to Intuitive and Discretionary Trading01:04:21 Quickfire Questions and Key Trading Takeaways01:06:08 Confessions of a Trader & Final Advice___________________________________Submit Your Trader Confessions Here: https://forms.gle/s4uY9ccS4c3p5TnbA___________________________________Disclaimer:The content on PropFirmTrader is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial, investment or trading advice. I am not a licensed financial advisor, and the strategies, opinions, and commentary shared are based on personal experience of the respective guests. We are not personally affiliated with any of the guests featured in our episodes. The views expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or endorsements of PropFirmTrader.___________________________________Trading and Investing involves risk, and you should always do your own research or consult with a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions. You are solely responsible for your financial decisions. This channel and its creator are not liable for any loss or damage arising from the use of information presented in videos.___________________________________