Most traders entering the world of proprietary trading are eager to prove themselves, but few have access…
Most traders entering the world of proprietary trading are eager to prove themselves, but few have access to experienced guidance. Online forums, Discord channels, and influencer-led courses have become the norm, yet they rarely offer mentorship from people who’ve actually traded at an institutional level.
At The Upside Funding, mentorship isn’t an afterthought, it’s a core part of our model. Our 1-on-1 guidance from former HSBC and Citigroup Managing Directors helps traders develop the skills, mindset, and strategy needed to succeed not just in a challenge, but in a long-term trading career.
The Mentorship Gap in Prop Trading
Most prop firms focus on evaluation metrics and trading rules, but not on education. Once a trader signs up, they’re often left to figure things out on their own, with little feedback or professional support. The result? Traders make the same avoidable mistakes over and over, and few ever reach true consistency.
That’s where mentorship makes all the difference.
Why Real Trader Experience Matters
There’s a clear difference between advice from content creators and insights from professionals who’ve managed risk at scale. At The Upside Funding, our mentors have decades of real trading experience, at institutions where precision and consistency weren’t optional, they were required.
Our mentors help traders:
- Understand risk and capital management from a professional perspective
- Refine strategy and execution in live market conditions
- Build emotional discipline to handle volatility
- Prepare for growth beyond a funded account
This is about more than passing a challenge. It’s about learning to think like a trader who belongs in the markets long-term.
What 1-on-1 Mentorship Looks Like at The Upside Funding
Every trader at The Upside Funding has the opportunity to receive direct mentorship. This isn’t generic advice, it’s a structured, personalized relationship designed to:
- Review performance and identify patterns
- Provide feedback specific to trading style
- Develop a professional trading plan
- Offer career coaching for those aiming to join our internal desk
The result? Traders improve faster, avoid common pitfalls, and begin building habits that lead to long-term results.
Mentorship Leads to Opportunity
We believe in backing our traders with more than just capital. That’s why mentorship at The Upside Funding is directly tied to opportunity. Traders who grow through mentorship and demonstrate consistency can be offered salaried positions on our internal trading team.
This sets us apart. Most prop firms end the relationship at the payout. We’re just getting started.
The Bottom Line
If you’re serious about improving as a trader, mentorship from real professionals isn’t optional,it’s essential. At The Upside Funding, we give you access to knowledge that can’t be learned on YouTube or in trading forums.
Explore what mentorship can do for your trading career. Visit theupsidefunding.com to learn more.
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