“I’ve realized that having an edge is not just a privilege but a responsibility”

Koussay B. is 41 years old from Morocco.

Koussay is one of The5ers’ $125K funded traders. He was paid 4 times and withdrew $8,344 while scaling his account.

His next mission is to reach 10% to scale his High-Stakes account to $150K.

We spoke with Koussay about his trading plan, insights, and lessons gained while trading in the markets and our platform as a funded trader.

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Tell us a little bit about yourself.

I’m from Morocco and have been involved in the markets for the past three years – a journey that has felt like a rollercoaster. Over the last six months, I’ve finally reached consistency, and I’ve realized that having an edge is not just a privilege but a responsibility. I know it will take continuous work, focus, and discipline to maintain and nurture it.

How long have you been trading?

I’ve been trading for three years.

Briefly describe your Trading Plan and how it contributes to your success.

I use IR (Initial Ranges), which functions similar to the Initial Balance in Market Profile theory. I try to take advantage of expansions, reversals, or mean reversals from these ranges. I apply multiple IR’s—one for each timeframe. On the M15, I track the intraday price action; on the H1, I focus on intraweek behavior; and on the H4, I analyze the broader monthly structure. This system, combined with ER (Expected Range), forms the backbone of my trading approach.

Please share a challenge you faced in your trading career and how you overcame it.

I have faced countless challenges, but profit-taking remains one of the toughest. To address this, I use the ER metric to gauge the expected expansion from my initial range.

How did you adjust risk management to your trading personality?

The latest addition to my risk management is a one-hour cool-off period after a 1% loss. While this rule originally came from The5ers, it turned out to be the perfect solution to two of my biggest issues: overriding and fighting the trend – both of which had consistently held me back. And a rule that I have applied to my other accounts.

Describe a key moment in your trading career.

It is hard to pinpoint a singular moment, but I would say it’s many pivotal moments that have made me who I am now.

How long does it take to become a consistent trader, and what aspects did you change that helped you become consistent?

It took me 2 and a half years to see real consistency.

 

What is your mental/psychological strength, and how did you develop it?

I would say a good probabilistic mindset, and accepting setbacks

What was your strategy to successfully pass The5ers’ evaluation?

Nothing particular just followed my plan, but way more aggressive than usual

What would you recommend to someone who is just starting with us?

I would recommend them to have a proper approach to trading the markets

 

 

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