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Retail Trader Scales Up With TickTickTrader: One Trader’s Journey From Evaluation to Real Payouts

By: GlobePRwire

June 12, 2025 at 14:53 PM EDT

Micah turned a $300 evaluation into $26,480 in trading profits — all without risking personal capital.

In the ever-evolving world of futures trading, retail traders continue to seek reliable pathways to scale. For Micah, a trader based in the United States, that path became clear in late 2024 when he joined TickTickTrader — a proprietary trading firm focused exclusively on futures contracts. What followed was a disciplined, methodical journey that transformed a single evaluation account into more than $26,000 in total payouts.

A Disciplined Approach to a Competitive Market

Micah, an independent trader based in the United States, has achieved what many retail traders set out to do — generate consistent profits in the futures market. In just a few months, Micah turned a $300 evaluation fee into $26,480 in total payouts with zero capital risked from his own pocket.

His results were made possible through TickTickTrader, a proprietary trading firm specializing in futures, known for providing real funding opportunities to disciplined traders worldwide.

From Evaluation to Funded Success

Micah began his trading journey in January 2021, initially working with small caps and options before transitioning into futures — a move driven by his desire for more structure and scalability. In November 2024, he founded TickTickTrader via YouTube and purchased a 100K Express Evaluation.

After successfully passing the evaluation, Micah entered TickTickTrader’s Sim Funded phase, where he was rewarded with $14,000 in payouts. His performance earned him an invitation to the firm’s Live Funded program, where he has since earned an additional $12,480, bringing his total payout to $26,480.

What sets Micah’s story apart is that all of these results were achieved without risking personal trading capital — made possible by TickTickTrader’s performance-based funding model.

Who is TickTickTrader?

TickTickTrader is a futures-only proprietary trading firm that has funded over 50,000 traders across the globe in just four years. The firm offers both Evaluation and Straight-to-Funded accounts, giving traders the ability to access real capital after completing six successful payout cycles.

The company supports trading on multiple platforms, including ProjectX, Tradovate, and Quantower, and maintains an active presence through six live arcades in Casablanca, Tangier, Agadir, Abu Dhabi, Paris, and Brussels. TickTickTrader also holds a permanent office in Abu Dhabi and organizes global trading competitions, including Quantum Quest, the largest futures trading event in the world.

Micah’s Trading Strategy: Simplicity and Discipline

Micah’s trading edge comes from a combination of routine, technical simplicity, and self-control. He focuses on early U.S. market hours — specifically 8:45 to 10:30 AM CST — and builds his trades around a small set of indicators: EMA 9/21, VWAP, and key market levels.

He avoids overtrading by stepping away after two or three consecutive losses and maintains a minimum 1:1 risk-to-reward ratio. By trading just one account at a time, he stays focused and reduces unnecessary complexity — a decision he credits with improving both consistency and confidence.

Going Live: Managing Real Capital Responsibly

Transitioning to TickTickTrader’s Live Funded program brought both pressure and opportunity. Micah responded by switching to Quantower, a platform he found more responsive and aligned with his execution needs. He began cautiously, gradually scaling position sizes only after receiving initial payouts.

His ability to adjust, remain patient, and build comfort with the platform allowed him to manage real capital responsibly — and continue earning consistent returns.

What’s Next: Going Full-Time and Giving Back

Micah’s goal is to grow his Live Funded account and eventually transition to full-time trading. Beyond that, he hopes to build a presence on YouTube and social media, where he can share real, habit-based trading insights with others. His mission is to help aspiring traders focus less on hype and more on sustainable strategies.

A Real Example of What’s Possible

Micah’s story demonstrates that with the right structure, strategy, and mindset, retail traders can thrive — even without significant upfront capital. His success reflects the growing viability of prop trading models that reward consistency over speculation.

For thousands of traders around the world, his journey offers a grounded, realistic blueprint for navigating the futures market with discipline and long-term vision.

Website: https://tickticktrader.com/

Company: TickTickTrader

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