How Hans Made $109K in One Day (And Why He Ditched Prop Firms) with Sir Hans Felix
Sep 16, 2026
Topics discussed
Teaser: A $100,000 FOMC trading day
Introduction of guest Sir Hans Felix
Origins: How a college student discovered trading
Early struggles and the first blown account
Sponsor segment: Blackpool Markets
The learning curve and finding a core strategy
Advice on avoiding overlearning and emotional tilt
Navigating market changes and information overload
Debate on strategy profitability and personalization
Defining the ideal trader and specific setups
Adapting to choppy market conditions
Trading instruments: Gold, US30, and session liquidity
The challenge of trading on the 4-hour timeframe
Story: The massive $100k FOMC day in 2024
Post-win perspective and prop firm operations
Prop firms vs. personal accounts: Pros and cons
The importance of frequent withdrawals and discipline
Outro and social media links
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