Success Story with Scott D. Clary Bernd Skorupinski - #1 Ranked Prop Trader in the World | The Psychology of Winning Traders
Nov 30, 2025
Bernd Skorupinski is a top-ranked prop trader and the CEO of Online Trading Campus, known for his record-breaking achievements in trading. He shares insights on what successful traders truly focus on, advocating for a disciplined, set-and-forget swing trading approach. Bernd discusses the importance of acquiring specialized knowledge before investing, the problem of transparency in trading, and how to safely transition from a corporate job to trading. He emphasizes the significance of a process-driven mindset, realistic returns, and avoiding common pitfalls.
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Trade For Time Freedom
- Use swing trading to free up time and avoid treating trading like a second nine-to-five job.
- Set trades in advance and check markets briefly during the week to keep screen time to 15–30 minutes as a professional.
Foundation Beats Fast-Money Hype
- Build a solid foundation of specialized market knowledge before risking real capital.
- Without foundational skill, the chance of losing money is very high despite market accessibility.
Use Prop Firms To Scale Capital
- Use prop firms to access large capital once you prove skill in evaluations.
- Passable tests remove the capital obstacle but still require you to be a skilled trader.