B The Trader He turned $30k into $1 Million in one year
Aug 11, 2025
Ariel Hernandez, a former day trader turned swing trader, transformed a $30,000 account into over $1 million in just one year. He shares his dramatic journey from incarceration to financial success through momentum trading. Ariel dives into his scalping tactics, focusing on lead gappers and level-two scalps, revealing how he navigated challenges like getting booted by his broker. He also offers insights on transitioning to swing trading, the importance of patience, and practical strategies for new traders.
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Turning Point After Prison
- Ariel served 18 months in jail after a marijuana conviction and returned without a clear career path.
- He discovered trading out of necessity and fell in love after early success.
From $30K To Over $1M In Year One
- Ariel began with a $30,000 account and day traded lead gappers, scalping small moves repeatedly.
- By the end of year one he scaled that account to over $1,000,000 using those tactics.
Sector Leaders Create Follow-Through
- Stocks often move in sector groups with a clear lead runner that multiple names will follow.
- Playing sympathy plays off the lead runner lets you scale into related names earlier.
