1000 Days Challenge hits Day 60 milestone with portfolio growth from $50K to $62K, showing +24.1% return through disciplined SPX options trading.
-- The 1000 Days Challenge, a personal trading experiment focused on accountability and data-driven discipline, has reached its first major milestone. Sixty days into the project, the account has grown from $50,000 to $62,052.23, representing a +24.1% return and an annualised CAGR of 223.6%.
Launched on 14 July 2025, the challenge documents every trade, outcome, and decision over 1000 trading days. The aim is not to make predictions or guarantee profits, but to stay disciplined, follow a structured strategy, and be transparent about the results whether they are good or bad.
The challenge centres on a systematic framework designed to reduce overtrading and emotional decision-making. Specific strategies are allocated to defined days of the week, with strict limits on capital exposure.
- Mondays and Tuesdays: 2/7 DTE Double Calendar setups
- Wednesdays to Fridays: 0DTE debit spreads, entered only when backtested edges exist
- Allocation Rules: A maximum of 40% per day on calendars, 10% on experimental trades
Every trade is recorded in detail, alongside reflections on what worked, what failed, and how decisions felt in the moment. This process of writing and reviewing has become as important as the trades themselves, reinforcing discipline and helping avoid FOMO-driven mistakes.
In the first 60 days, the project has logged 50+ trades across 29 trading days. While there have been standout successes, such as a +319.1% gain on a single put debit spread, there have also been significant setbacks, including a -18.7% drawdown on a calendar spread. Despite volatility, the upward trajectory highlights the effectiveness of applying rules consistently and treating both wins and losses as part of the process.
Key metrics at Day 60:
- Starting capital: $50,000
- Ending capital: $62,052.23
- Net return: +24.1%
- CAGR (annualised): 223.6%
- Max drawdown: -18.7%
- Trades executed: 50+
About the 1000 Days Challenge
The 1000 Days Challenge is a raw, unfiltered account of one trader’s attempt to grow an SPX options portfolio over 1000 trading days. Starting with $50,000, the challenge is centred on the 2/7 DTE Double Calendar strategy, complemented by select debit spreads. The project is not advice and there are no guarantees. It is an experiment in discipline, documentation, and risk management. The outcome may be steady gains or hard lessons, but every step will be recorded openly at 1000dayschallenge.com.
For more information, please refer to the contact details below.
Contact Info:
Name: Zubee
Email: Send Email
Organization: 1000 Days Challenge
Address: Richmond, VA
Phone: +12012830321
Website: https://1000dayschallenge.com/day-60/
Release ID: 89170428
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