Welcome to Funded7. Our mission is to discover talented traders and provide them with the optimal environment to succeed as professionals. We are not looking for short-term profits; we are dedicated to building long-term, trusting partnerships.
To thrive in the world of prop trading, a single big win is not enough. What we value most are the qualities of a trader who maintains discipline, practices wise risk management, and can deliver consistent results.
This article outlines the philosophy and specific guidelines Funded7 follows in seeking traders to grow with us.
Why You Shouldn’t Just Chase “Big Numbers” #
The market can sometimes deliver unexpected, massive profits, such as “50%-70% in a single day.” However, in the professional world, such results are not considered “exceptional skill”.
Why? Because this type of trading is an extremely clear “Red Flag” for an “unsustainable, unacceptable high-risk strategy”—such as gambling on major economic news or using excessive leverage.
- The Professional Standard: Many professional fund managers set realistic annual return targets (e.g., 10-20%) and aim to achieve them stably. This puts into perspective how far a strategy aiming for double-digit daily returns deviates from the professional norm.
- Lack of Replicability: Even if you pass a challenge with a single high-risk trade, it does not prove you have “professional discipline.” We place far greater value on continuous performance based on a replicable strategy, not one dependent on luck or temporary emotion.
- Sprinter vs. Marathon Runner: We are not looking for “sprinters” who go for broke. We are looking for “marathon runners” who can maintain consistent discipline from the challenge phase all the way through the professional phase.
The goal isn’t to win every single day. The true professionalism we value is the ability to achieve stable, long-term growth while adapting to market volatility.
The “Discipline” and “Consistency” Funded7 Seeks in a Partner #
So, what exactly do we mean by the “professional discipline” and “consistency” that we evaluate and seek in a partner? To answer criticisms that our “standards are unclear,” we will specify the qualities we find ideal.
1. Thorough Risk Management
The foundation of long-term success is protecting your capital. The non-negotiable skill of a professional is to strictly control the risk on every single trade idea to avoid being forced out of the market by one large loss.
Here is an example of the approach we consider ideal:
Many experienced traders implement strict personal rules, such as limiting the risk per trade to 1-1.5% of their total allowed drawdown, or less than 1% of their initial account balance.
This is the wisest approach to maintain psychological stability and continue trading with discipline, even during an unexpected losing streak.
2. Consistency
Is your success the result of a clear, repeatable strategy, not just good luck? The “consistency” we value isn’t just about being profitable.
We evaluate how that profit was generated. Specifically, we analyze “profit concentration” to see if performance is overly dependent on a single trade idea.
For example, if passing the profit target or the entire payout amount is generated by a single trade (or a cluster of similar trades), it will be deemed as “failing to demonstrate consistency.”
3. Discipline & Planning
Can you act based on a pre-planned, clear strategy without being driven by emotional impulses (like revenge trading)? The mental fortitude to remain calm when the market moves unexpectedly and strictly adhere to your own rules is essential for long-term success.
The Consistent Funded7 Pro Trader #
Example 1: The Conservative & Diversified Trader #
Risk Type: Conservative
4 Payouts: ¥104,090 → ¥79,692 → ¥68,125 → ¥86,006 = ¥251,907 total
Style: Micro-lots (avg 0.10 lot), diversified, risk consistently < 1 %.
1 Risk Management: Controlled, Never Overexposed
Always uses mini lots, stable sizing across trades. Never risks account through leverage or “bet trades.”
Example: 0.10 lot AUDJPY entries repeated over multiple days, each contributing 1–2 % gain.
(Matches Funded7 Rule #1, protect capital before seeking return.)
2 Consistency & Repeatability: Data-Driven Stability
Profits built gradually from dozens of small trades daily. Maintains same logic across instruments, no one-day spikes.
Example: 20+ trades on metals/indices each week, each under ¥5,000 profit, adding up to payouts.
(Demonstrates a replicable edge, no luck dependence.)
3. Discipline & Planning: Emotionally Neutral Execution
No revenge or emotional trading; methodical pattern day after day. Identical lot sizing before/after payouts, no risk escalation.
Example: After September payout, continued identical trade pattern with same lot and pair rotation.
(Exemplifies calm, rules-based execution.)
4. Sustainability: The Marathon Standard
Four consecutive profitable payout cycles in two months. Smooth growth curve, never reliant on any single day. Multi-instrument diversification ensures steady opportunity flow.
(Represents “marathon trader,” not short-term sprinter.)
Trade History Example (Example 1):
| Date | Symbol | Side | Lot | P/L (¥) | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-03 | XAGUSD | Buy | 0.10 | +3,240 | Small metal position |
| 2025-09-04 | AUDJPY | Sell | 0.10 | +2,870 | Short during Asian session |
| 2025-09-05 | JPN225 | Buy | 0.10 | +4,120 | Day-trade on Nikkei bounce |
| 2025-09-08 | XAGUSD | Buy | 0.10 | +3,980 | Continued small-lot scaling |
| 2025-09-10 | AUDJPY | Sell | 0.10 | +2,760 | Routine FX rotation |
| 2025-09-11 | XAGUSD | Buy | 0.10 | +4,050 | Incremental, low drawdown |
| (All trades ≤ 0.10 lot, no same-time clusters, each closed independently.) | |||||
Example 2: The High-Discipline Gold Trader #
Risk Type: Gold Trader
4 Payouts: ¥183,200 → ¥170,176 → ¥334,976 → ¥312,000 = ¥1,000,352 total
Style: Medium-term, disciplined risk control; moderate use of scalping (≈30%), no overlap or EA patterns.
1. Risk Management: Controlled, Never Overexposed
Maintains consistent lot sizing and stable exposure even on volatile assets like Gold (XAUUSD). No leverage spikes, hedging footprints, or martingale patterns. Standard trade size across sessions between 1–2 lots, never excessive relative to equity growth.
(Matches Funded7 Rule #1, protect capital before seeking return.)
2. Consistency & Repeatability: Data-Driven Stability
Over 437 trades, maintained a balanced profit curve, no single day or trade dominated results.
(Shows steady strategy execution under changing market conditions.)
3. Discipline & Planning: Emotionally Neutral Execution
Clear operational pattern: single-instrument mastery (XAUUSD) with repeatable entry logic. Scalping share (~30%) is structured, not random, part of a defined approach. Zero overlapping Buy/Sell pairs → no EA/latency signals detected.
(Fully rule-compliant — human, deliberate, and consistent decision-making.)
4. Sustainability: The Marathon Standard
Four consecutive payouts confirm replicable consistency. Strong performance built on repeatable execution, not risk-taking. Retains full operational margin for future cycles, sustainable Funded7 model trader.
(Proof that disciplined trading yields exponential results without violating controls.)
Trade History Example (Example 2):
| Date | Symbol | Side | Lot | P/L (¥) | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-30 | XAUUSD | Buy | 1.20 | +38,400 | Volatility capture after pullback |
| 2025-10-02 | XAUUSD | Buy | 1.50 | +41,200 | Continuation on trend move |
| 2025-10-06 | XAUUSD | Sell | 1.00 | +27,300 | Reversal play, short-term |
| 2025-10-09 | XAUUSD | Buy | 1.50 | +45,800 | Follow-through on NFP reaction |
| 2025-10-10 | XAUUSD | Sell | 1.20 | +39,100 | Tactical exit, no clustering |
| 2025-10-11 | XAUUSD | Buy | 1.00 | +34,900 | Controlled scaling, low drawdown |
| (All trades between 1.0–1.5 lots, no same-time clusters, consistent exposure across sessions.) | |||||
Let’s Walk the Path of Sustainable Success Together #
Funded7 is not looking for short-term players dreaming of a windfall. We are looking for true partners who value discipline and consistency, manage risk intelligently, and can grow with us by succeeding in the market for the long haul.
Trading is a marathon, not a sprint. Patience, adherence to your own rules, and continuous risk control – this is the image of the trader Funded7 respects most and wishes to welcome as a partner.
