stop telling traders what they can’t do—anything is possible!

I’m writing this because I saw a post where someone asked if it was possible to make $200 per week on a $2,500 account, and the replies were full of people saying it’s unrealistic, comparing it to hedge funds or the S&P’s returns. Honestly, this kind of thinking just limits people’s potential, and I’m here to counter those stupid arguments.

Comparing retail trading to hedge funds or the S&P is ridiculous. Hedge funds manage billions, so they can’t capitalize on small, fast moves like a retail trader can. Their focus is on low-risk, steady returns, not maximizing percentage gains. The S&P averages reflect passive, unleveraged investing. As a trader, you’re working with leverage and daily opportunities that can generate far greater returns.

I frequently make 5–10% per day trading—not every day, but often enough to know it’s possible. And I’m not special. Someone making $200/day on a $2,500 account (8%) is entirely realistic with discipline, proper risk management, and a solid strategy.

Just think about this: A “flat” day on SPY might look boring based on the closing price, but intraday it can have a 1% downswing, a 2% upswing, and another 1% downswing back to even. That kind of volatility isn’t captured by the closing price—but it’s where traders thrive.

Don’t let other people’s limiting beliefs set the ceiling for you. With the right mindset and effort, anything is possible in trading. Just keep your risk in check and stick to your plan.