The distorted reality of prop trading on social media. And why is 1% per week a peak performance?

Prop trading on social media feels like a movie set. Cash withdrawals, luxury cars, oversized profits, and motivational quotes like “Go big or go home.” You’d think 10% per week is the baseline. And if you’re not a millionaire overnight, you’re not a real trader.

But at Fintokei, we’re not here for the showmen.

We’re not after traders who win the lottery once and burn out nine times. We’re looking for builders. People who can hold it together when the market gets wild. Those who are building something that actually lasts.

1% per week? That’s the dream

Sounds small? Not at all. 

Let’s do the math. If you can grow your account by 1% per week – without increasing capital or risk – you’re making over 50% per year. Add compounding (reinvesting the gains) and you’re looking at 70 %+ annually. All while keeping your risk in check.

Now compare that with reality:

Most hedge funds on Wall Street aim for 10–20% annually. Annually. And they have armies of analysts with Ivy League degrees, the best tech, and decades of experience.

So if you’re a trader who can hit 1% per week, consistently, with proper risk management and emotional control, you’re more impressive to us than someone who hits +15% once, flexes on socials, and is back buying a new challenge two weeks later.

And believe us – there are a lot of those.

We’re not looking for gamblers. We want focused professionals.

At Fintokei, we don’t reward luck. We reward skill, discipline, and the ability to stay in the game.

We care about whether you can trade for weeks or months without blowing up. Whether you’ve got a strategy you could scale to a million-dollar account. Whether you know how to live with a loss limit, and still stick to your plan.

We don’t care if you’re a scalper, day trader, or swing trader who makes one trade a week.
As long as your results are solid, repeatable, and your mindset is calm, even when the markets get crazy, you’re welcome here.

We’re here for traders who last

We’re not just handing out payouts for one lucky run. We’re building the next generation of professional traders. People who’ll one day manage real capital. Real portfolios. Real trading careers.

And that kind of story doesn’t start with a gamble. It starts with a steady goal – maybe just 1% per week. And most importantly, a strategy that survives time, market swings, and your own doubts.

Trading isn’t a sprint. It’s a marathon with sharp turns. And we’re here to support you when you show performance, not hype. When you’re consistent, not loud. When you know that patience and discipline beat chaos every time.

Where to next?

Just getting into trading and want to build on solid ground? Check out these blog sections to get your journey off to a strong start: