
Jim (Falling Knife)
Options trader and creator of the Falling Knife Project, documenting an aggressive $25K to $750K in 24 months trading challenge on YouTube; active member of the Trade Busters Discord and focused on systematic long-volatility debit spread strategies.
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Oct 9, 2025 • 48min
145 - The Falling Knife Project: $25K to $750K in 24 Months
In this conversation, Jim, the creator of the Falling Knife Project, shares his ambitious journey of turning $25K into $750K in just 24 months through options trading. He reveals his trading evolution, from gambling-like plays to systematic long-volatility strategies. Jim discusses the psychology of scaling, using Monte Carlo modeling to navigate drawdowns, and his approach to de-risking as profits grow. He emphasizes the importance of diversifying strategies and shares insights into building conviction without curve fitting.


