Suriana showed excellent account and risk management skills in January 2025 and got a $1,000 prize!

Read Suriana's interview and see his account statement – to make your own success story

How long have you been trading?

I have been trading for approximately 10 years.

How did you get involved in Forex trading?

A friend introduced me to trading, and I explored forex through YouTube. After trying different brokers, I found that I am most comfortable with Tickmill.

What is your trading style?

My trading style involves identifying market trends as bullish, bearish, or sideways. I combine scalping with Martingale, grid trading and position locking. I close trades using a hedging strategy.

Do you practice risk management?

Yes, risk management is very important. Locking and Martingale strategies are already part of my risk management.

What are some good habits smart traders develop?

Smart traders create a trading plan, set daily profit targets, and define stop-loss positions. Other habits include consistent market analysis, either technical (charts) or fundamental (news), keeping trading records, learning from mistakes, and developing emotional control and discipline.

Describe your best/most memorable trade (How much did you profit? What was the strategy? What pair?

I believe the best trading outcome is when, on a particular day, you achieve a profit that exceeds your daily target. Over the course of a week, it’s possible to earn 1-2 times your trading capital (USD 10,000 to 16,000). The best approach is trading XAU/USD and BTC/USD pairs, as their high volatility suits scalping strategies well.

What advice would you give to new traders?

Beginners should choose a reliable broker. I have traded with many brokers, and so far, I would recommend Tickmill for its quick withdrawals. Learn the basics of trading from experienced mentors, YouTube, or educational groups. Understand technical analysis, fundamental analysis, news, and risk management. Create a trading plan with risk management, avoid overtrading, and stay disciplined. Track mistakes and learn from losses. If unsure about a strategy, test it on a demo account.

Considering the current state of the market, what do you think are the news/events traders should keep an eye on?

Key events include war-related issues, unemployment data, PPI forecasts, interest rate decisions, retail sales reports, and U.S. policy changes.

What are the most important things you look for in a Forex broker?

A broker should be well-regulated and licensed, with a stable trading platform offering comprehensive features. Spreads and commissions should be reasonable. Reliable customer support, excellent trade execution without delays (especially for scalping), and a wide range of instruments are essential. Most importantly, fund security and fast deposits and withdrawals, even for large amounts, are crucial. Tickmill excels in all these aspects.