From $500 to $1.5K — Then Back to Nothing. Here's How I'm Rebuilding Smarter

There’s no sugarcoating it: I blew multiple accounts.

I’ve been trading for years, trying every strategy, tweaking every indicator, chasing every hope of freedom. And for the longest time, all I found was loss. Over and over again.

This isn’t just another trading journey post. This is a turning point. Because for once, I stopped trying to win — and started trying to understand.

My Breaking Point

It was recent.

I deposited $500 into a new account. I played it calm, focused. I grew it to $1,500.

It felt incredible. I even withdrew $500.

But like many times before, the emotion kicked in. I broke my plan. I over-leveraged. I revenge traded.

And I lost everything.

Technically, I broke even. But mentally, I felt like I lost everything. And honestly? That hurt more.

What I Did Next

I didn’t give up.

Instead, I simplified.

I went back to raw structure: breakout entries, clean charts, higher time frame understanding. I started using TradingView for charting and alerts, and Tradezella to journal my emotions, mistakes, and wins.

Every trade now is planned. Small goals: $30–$150 per trade. Not to get rich fast, but to prove to myself that I can build slow. And steady.

What I’ve Learned

• You don’t need to win every trade.
• You need clarity, not complication.
• Journaling your trades is like journaling your soul.

And most of all: You are not a failure just because you fell.

I’ve fallen more times than I can count. But I’m still here. And if you’re reading this, so are you.

Tools I Use Now

🔹 TradingView — for clean charting, alerts, and simplifying price action.

🔹 Tradezella — for serious journaling, tracking, and self-review.

These are my actual tools. I use them every day. No pressure to sign up, but they’ve helped me a ton and I genuinely recommend them.

Why I’m Here

This is just one of the many stories I have about blowing accounts. I’ve been in dark places. I’ve felt like I lost everything.

But I’m still here.

And now I’m building something new.

Not just for me, but for others too. I want to create something that encourages, teaches, and helps those who feel alone in their journey.

Faith in Motion isn’t just a name. It’s how I’m moving through life now: with steady steps, guided by purpose and faith.

🌿 Faith Message

“Some journeys don’t begin with light — they begin with faith in the dark.”