“FOMO is your biggest enemy; that trade will eventually come,” says Kacper from Poland

Hi Kacper, and congratulations on becoming a Fintokei Star! Let’s talk about your beginnings first. How were they?

Chaotic, emotional, and honestly very hard. I consumed huge amounts of information, jumped back and forth between strategies, watched charts all day, and tried to make money fast by increasing lots. It goes without saying that I lost money. But what was even worse, I lost control over my emotions many times. If I learned something during those first months, it was how NOT to trade. 😀 Even though I learned over time what I was lacking (structured approach, emotional control), there were still moments when I seriously questioned myself. 

What kind of moments? 

You know, those when you have good days, weeks even, and then lose everything in two or three sessions – these kinds of setbacks. The worst part was that I was repeating those same mistakes over and over by not sticking to the strategy. Because I knew better, right? 😀

To be fair, trading has a really steep learning curve. The beginnings are the worst. Do you remember what got you into trading and kept you in it? 

It was a sense of freedom. And I don’t mean just the financial type of freedom. Being your own boss, fully dependent on your own actions, having everything in your hands. I always both dreaded and loved the idea of being fully dependent on your actions – your discipline, mindset, handling the pressure. This is my goal in trading still.

Right now, I have a normal job, and trading is just my side hustle. I’m young and patient, and I know that I want to have 5 funded accounts.

Well, fingers crossed on that one! But you’re right, there aren’t many professions that can get you the same level of freedom as trading. Do you remember your first trade?

Vividly! It was gold. I had no real plan, no risk management, just pure excitement. The trade ended with a profit of around $300, and I remember thinking: “Wow, this is easy.” And it got even better. I got lucky multiple times and earned some more. Which naturally activated my “godmode”. 😀

And from there it went downhill. I had this “great” character trait when I couldn’t close the trade at a loss. Because I wasn’t the wrong one, obviously, the market was! 😀 And so I burned my first account.

Did you always trade on your own? Or do you have someone to learn from? 

Yes @ZsuiradNezrok, without hesitation. His approach to markets, risk, and especially psychology shaped the way I think about trading. 

So he’s your main source of trading know-how?

You could say that, but apart from him, I also like to read some classics like “The Way of the Turtle” and “Best Loser Wins”. Tom Hougaard’s YouTube content helped me a lot in understanding trading psychology. Still, the biggest teacher has been my own painful experience. 😀

Ahh, yes, those all-time classics were mentioned by many of our Fintokei Stars! What did you learned from them? And from your mentors?

I realized that my biggest enemy wasn’t the market. It was me. Overtrading, impatience, and trying to force results were slowly draining my account. Once I truly accepted that my job is not to predict the market, but to manage myself, everything changed. From that point on, capital protection and emotional control became my priorities. I’m waiting for the right moment to get into the trade, if it doesn’t happen i’m okay with that.

Fomo is your enemy; your time will come, sooner or later.

So how would you describe your trading style?

I’m not trying to predict the market. I prefer to play along with the trend. I don’t enter the market until I spot a clear confirmation signal. It’s pure HTS strategy, nothing more, nothing less. 

I trade mainly on m1/m5/m15 timeframes, but I try not to limit myself to those – If I see an opportunity elsewhere, I go for it. I try to keep my trade’s length to 2h 30m on average. I’m trying not to hold them overnight or during weekends (with the only exception being trades on the D1 timeframe) since I don’t get much sleep if I do. 😀

As for instruments, I prefer gold for m15/h1 and DAX for scalping on m1/m5. 

What kind of risk management do you use?

I’m very strict and consistent with my risk management. Before entering any trade, I always know exactly how much I’m willing to risk.

On a $100k account, I typically risk between $70 and $150 per trade, with a maximum daily drawdown of $200–250. If I exceed that limit, for example, losing $300–350 because I got greedy or felt the need to “be right” and increased my position size, I don’t trade the next day. It’s my form of self-discipline. A reset.

My risk-to-reward ratio is flexible. I’m not attached to fixed RR targets. I take what the market is willing to offer at that moment. Capital protection always comes first.

What do you enjoy trading the most?

Right now, I mainly trade BTC, but I’m also active on Gold (XAU) and the DAX during the EU session.

My journey started in April 2021 with crypto, so I naturally have more experience and deeper knowledge there compared to traditional markets like DAX or NQ.

Funny enough, my exposure to the classic markets actually began when I bought my first Fintokei challenge. That’s when I really started taking them seriously. I simply feel more confident trading crypto. It’s ironic, you’d expect it to be the other way around, right? But that’s where I feel at home. 😀

Speaking of your first Fintokei challenge, what motivated you to try it? 

I learned about Fintokei through @ZsuiradNezrok, and what convinced me was the structure and focus on risk management. My motivation was and still is freedom and building something long-term, not quick wins. I’m 26 years old, so there’s still plenty of time. 😀

When did you pass the challenge?

My first big win was passing my first $100k account. That took me about 9 months. It wasn’t a single trade; it was the result of me finally sticking to my rules.

How do you deal with stress and pressure?

By limiting my exposure. Smaller position sizes, fewer trades, and clearly defined daily rules. When emotions start to take over, I step away from the charts. Sometimes, not trading is the best trade.

For a long time, I felt stuck in a loop: earn, lose, recover, lose again. It felt like running in place. That period taught me humility. I still go through phases like that. And I’m sure I will for a long time. The difference now is that I focus on staying consistent. The market doesn’t care about your effort. It only rewards discipline.

Kacper

Trader

And if losses come, how do you handle them?

Losses are part of the business. I accept them quickly and ask only one question: Did I follow my rules? If yes, the loss doesn’t bother me. If not, that’s where the real work begins. But it’s easy to say it now, at the beggining like i said, it was very chaotic and emotional. I wanted to revenge trade every time. Thank god I stopped doing that, because it’s the fastest way to lose an account. 😀

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What role does trading have in your daily life?

It’s a way to build additional income. It’s not like my entire life is built around it. I work at a seaport, and around 95% of my trades are executed while I’m at work, on my phone. When I get home, I try not to check the markets. That time is for recovery, spending time with your family, and other priorities.

Do you have time for hobbies or life outside trading?

Absolutely. That’s actually the main reason I love trading – freedom. I love to travel. I’ve already been in 42 countries. I especially love travelhacking – you know, booking a cheap flight, finding a cheap accommodation, and traveling around the world.