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Making $1.4 Million From Prop Firms By Being a "Bad Trader" - Zamco

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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/____________________________________In this episode of the Prop Firm Trader Podcast, Zamco shares one of the most controversial journeys in the prop firm space, opening up on how he went from six years of losses to generating more than $1.4 million in prop firm payouts over the last two years. He breaks down why he believes around 70% of that success came from understanding how to play the prop firm game, how certain rules actually improved his trading. The episode also dives into the ethics of gamifying prop firms along with the difference between gambling and calculated prop trading. 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 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.instagram.com/zamcocapital/https://twitter.com/ZamcoCapitalhttps://www.youtube.com/@UCTVx_QWv91hvhtkhmvpCR9g ____________________________________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 Zamco?08:00 The Turning Point: Accountability & Self-Reflection13:00 Learning From Losses & Building a Profitable Strategy21:00 Personal Growth, Discipline & Trading Satisfaction30:00 Industry Changes, Prop Firm Rules & Adapting Strategies41:00 Risk, Gambling, and the Prop Trading Game46:00 Criticisms, Affiliate Models & Ethics in Trading52:00 Transitioning, Full-Time Trading and Diversification01:03:00 Quickfire Questions, Confessions & Final Reflections___________________________________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.___________________________________MB01DMBTIMKPYJYMB01CEL3ZIENRM6

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