Daniel Holmes: How to Pass Prop Challenges in 2 Days & Scale to Six Figures

Daniel Holmes: How to Pass Prop Challenges in 2 Days & Scale to Six Figures

Author: Cam Hawkins September 9, 2026 Duration: 0:00
Daniel Holmes shares his aggressive 2-day prop firm passing strategy, how he risks the entire account on trade one, and his 15-minute Gold breakout setup. Full episode + show notes: https://tradingnut.com/daniel-holmes/ Key moments - [01:50] At 29, depressed and broke, I literally typed 'top earning jobs in the world' into Google and found trading. - [07:13] Adding indicators like EMAs and Bollinger Bands threw away two years of my progress. - [09:34] Longevity in the game is key; if you show up with intent to do better than yesterday, you will improve. - [10:53] With prop trading, blowing accounts is just part of the cycle to get to the payouts. - [12:30] Experience is the only thing that actually forces you to stick to your trading rules. - [16:19] If what you anticipated to happen doesn't happen, you are wrong—start managing the trade immediately. - [18:11] Expect the worst on every trade. The market owes you nothing. - [25:53] Prop firm trading is a cycle of blowing accounts, getting funded, getting a payout, and repeating. - [28:28] On a 50K Topstep challenge, I will risk the entire account on the first trade to make 50% in one day. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tES44PnKtws --- Sponsors BlackBull Markets - 100% deposit bonus & free TradingView. NZ-regulated broker. https://tradingnut.com/go/blackbull/ FTMO - Buy a challenge and we’ll help you pass it. https://tradingnut.com/go/ftmo/ --- More from Trading Nut Strategy Vault - Free guest setups organised by method. https://tradingnut.com/go/vault/ TraderZen - Free trade control & mindset app for active traders. https://tradingnut.com/go/traderzen/ Dynamic Traders Club - Free 7-minute rule strategy — mechanical intraday setup. https://tradingnut.com/go/dtc/ --- Educational only - not financial advice. Risk: https://tradingnut.com/disclaimers/ Some links are affiliate partnerships.

Cam Hawkins hosts Trading Nut | Trader Interviews-Forex, Futures, Stocks (Robots & More), a podcast that digs into the real stories and methods behind the screens. This isn't about theoretical market fluff; it's a series of direct conversations with traders who are in the trenches, discussing what actually works for them and, just as importantly, what hasn't. You'll hear detailed breakdowns of approaches across forex, futures, stocks, and commodities, including the practical use of automated systems. Each episode aims to unpack a trader's personal journey, their specific strategies, and the mental frameworks they rely on to navigate different market conditions. The focus is on actionable insights and candid reflections you can learn from, whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your own process. Tune in for a grounded, no-nonsense look at the diverse world of trading, all delivered with a straightforward, Aussie perspective. This podcast serves as a resource for anyone serious about understanding the many facets of the business, from entrepreneurship to the nuts and bolts of investing.
Author: Language: en-nz Episodes: 50

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Duration: 15:00
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