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In this episode, Petko Aleksandrov sits down with Ahmed, founder and CTO of iFunds, to explore the deeper psychology behind trading success—and failure. They talk about the real reasons traders lose money, the mental traps caused by dopamine spikes and fast profits, and how tech platforms like iFunds are trying to create healthier environments for traders. This episode provides a raw, wide-ranging look at the rise of funded accounts, the obsession with 10% monthly goals, and the dangers of TikTok trading culture, revealing what’s really happening behind the scenes in the retail trading world. If you’ve ever struggled with emotions, risk, or motivation in your trading journey, this conversation will resonate deeply. Honest, sharp, and unfiltered.

Chapters:

00:00:30 Intro

00:01:31 Welcome

00:02:16 Why People Start Trading

00:03:31 The Problem with 9-to-5

00:03:57 Trading Seems Like Freedom

00:04:09 Profit Fuels Hope

00:04:32 The Get-Rich Mindset

00:05:14 Losing Yet Still Trading

00:05:34 Addiction vs Ambition

00:06:58 Petko’s Early Trading Days

00:07:35 Can You Really Make Money?

00:07:58 Fun vs Serious Trading

00:08:48 Core Trading Rules

00:09:06 How Much Can You Risk?

00:09:30 Get Rich Fast?

00:09:36 The Prop Firm Trap

00:10:14 Where Beginners Should Start

00:11:00 Social Media Scams

00:12:17 Passion vs Greed

00:13:32 Can Transparency Hurt a Channel?

00:15:20 How Much to Invest

00:17:11 Is $500 Enough?

00:18:21 Understanding Risk Tolerance

00:19:09 Why Rules Get Ignored

00:19:55 Knowing When to Quit

00:21:38 iFunds Challenges Coming

00:23:21 Tighter Spreads at iFunds?

00:24:09 What to Expect on MetaTrader

00:24:59 Who Benefits from Spread Changes

00:25:25 Payment Methods at iFunds

00:26:25 Accepting USA Clients

00:26:50 Will There Be Contests?

00:28:46 Account Growth in One Year

00:29:37 Realistic Profit Targets

00:31:55 How Much to Risk

00:32:53 Capital and Risk

00:35:15 Trading Lessons for Life

00:36:34 Can Trading Be Enjoyable?

00:38:02 Calm and Confident Trading

00:39:59 Petko’s Founding Dreams

00:40:51 Founder’s Ongoing Vision

00:41:53 Final Thoughts

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