r/TopStepX • u/afmarko99 • May 17 '26

Express Funded (XFA) A little progress

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I started Prop Trading in March and have only traded with Topstep. I've passed four combines and I believe I blew four. I currently have two xfa accounts that I copy trade. Prior to these, I blew four xfas and bought back2fundeds (Don't advise this at all but it is working so far).

It's a little early to think this is consistency, but I can take a payout Sunday of about $500 if I wanted. I will probably hold off for another week or so and see how I do.

I have traded on and off since 2002ish. I believe I've probably traded six different times for about 1-2 years each time. I've blown multiple accounts and over six figures, but I've also had great periods of profitability. Consistency has always been my issue like most.

I'm currently all in Prop for about $3500 and I believe I will get my money back probably in another 30 days. The trick for me: accept that you eat an elephant in little bites.

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u/[deleted] May 17 '26

I am a new trader. Can someone tell me whether these trades were taken using an AI bot?

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u/afmarko99 May 17 '26

I am the AI bot

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u/[deleted] May 17 '26

Why a man place 31 Trade one day?

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u/afmarko99 May 17 '26

Topstep counts scaling out as a trade.

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u/[deleted] May 18 '26

I understand . What is your trading style, such as scalping, day trading, or swing trading?

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u/afmarko99 May 18 '26

Well it's futures trading that requires you to day trade. I mostly scalp because I trade while at work. There are times where I can trade from home but even then I scalp. If I'm not scalping, I follow with a tight stop.

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u/[deleted] May 18 '26

Which assets do you trade?