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From $50K to $270K: How Nick Stewart Scaled His Live Account

Aug 15, 2026 · 47m

Summary

Host ASFX welcomes Nick Stew to discuss his upcoming boot camp appearance and trading evolution. They compare futures and CFDs, emphasizing that futures offer clearer payout paths. Stew shares his shift to high-size live accounts, detailing a strategy focused on patience and avoiding bad setups. The conversation also covers mindset, handling losses, and his new data-driven journaling software, TradeSet.

Topics discussed

Futures vs CFDs payouts and copy trading development Personal updates, stage fright, and event networking value Sponsor segment and live event vs YouTube experience Why futures payouts are easier than CFDs Using combo accounts to build data and avoid eval jail Copy trading strategies and community live streams Building a rule-based playbook and focusing on win rate Handling large losses and maintaining trading confidence Tiger Woods analogy and process-driven trading Scaling up to live accounts and withdrawing profits Defensive trading style and focusing on Gold The importance of trade journaling and mindset tracking Upcoming boot camps, UK events, and future plans
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