$1M in 18 Months: The Boring Strategy Wall Street Doesn't Want You to Know

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Dec 26, 2025

Bernd Skorupinski, a professional trader and founder of Online Trading Campus, shares his incredible journey from corporate life to hitting nearly $1M in trading profits. He reveals the secrets of swing trading and the importance of objective strategies over gut feelings. Bernd highlights how prop firms provide access to large capital with minimal risk and outlines common pitfalls that lead to trader failure. Plus, he emphasizes the significance of discipline and education in achieving consistent success in trading.

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ADVICE

Use Swing Trading For A Sustainable Side Hustle

Favor swing trading for sustainability if you have a job or family obligations.
Do weekend analysis and spend 15–30 minutes daily to monitor and manage trades.

ANECDOTE

From Corporate Job To Full-Time Trader

Bernd left a corporate job at Audi Volkswagen after learning trading from former CME and Wall Street traders.
He studied trading, realized he could make consistent income, and quit to trade full-time for 11 years.

INSIGHT

Measure Returns By Risk, Not Dollars

Bernd measures success by risk-to-reward rather than raw dollar amounts.
He targets ~2x reward per trade and measures income as returns on risk, not absolute dollars.

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In this game-changing Dropping Bombs episode, FTMO all-time record holder Bernd Skorupinski shares his escape from the corporate grind to full-time trading success. With over 11 years of experience, 120 leaderboard wins, and nearly $1M in verified profits over 18 months, he proves trading isn't gambling—it's a learnable skill.

Bernd breaks down the swing trading side hustle, using simple rules, and prop firms to trade big money without risking much of your own. He exposes why 95% fail, the disciplined path to consistent wins, and "set and forget" approaches needing just 15-30 minutes daily. If you're tired of the 9-5 and ready for real time and money freedom, this conversation lights the fuse.

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