In Interview: Gardos Reflects on His FundedNext Trading Journey

In a recent interview with FundedNext, Romanian trader Gardos Laurentiu Mihai shared his inspiring two-year journey from a complete beginner to a consistently profitable swing trader.

Gardos began trading in September 2022 with zero experience. Through disciplined self-education—studying books like The Candlestick Trading Bible and Trading in the Zone by Mark Douglas—he gradually built a strong foundation. His breakthrough came in August 2024, shortly after joining FundedNext, where he is now actively trading a $100K funded account.

“Psychology is the first class in trading,” Gardos said. “Then comes risk management. The strategy is the last piece.”

In Interview: Gardos Reflects on His FundedNext Trading Journey

Known for his structured, top-down approach, Gardos analyzes the markets from weekly to 30-minute timeframes. His strategy revolves around break-and-retest setups at key areas of interest, aiming for trend-aligned entries with clearly defined risk.

Currently, he has received three payouts from FundedNext and is set to receive a fourth. His trading metrics include a 60% win rate and a risk-reward ratio just over 1:1. He targets 2–4% gains over one to two weeks, though sometimes trading cycle constraints limit longer holds.

Despite the challenges, Gardos remains focused. “Patience and probability-based thinking changed everything for me. You need to think in terms of the next 100 trades—not just the next one.”

He also praised FundedNext’s platform and payout system: “I’m very happy. Payouts arrive in just one day. Everything works smoothly.”

Gardos now trades over 30 forex pairs, using MT5, and says he’s excited about the future. For those still working toward consistency, he offers this advice: “Be patient. Read. Learn. Your time will come.”

Closing Remarks

From starting with zero knowledge to becoming a consistently profitable swing trader, his story highlights the importance of thinking in probabilities, managing risk, and aligning with higher timeframes. With multiple payouts already under his belt and a solid trading plan in place, Gardos continues to grow as a trader, proving that with the right mindset and support, long-term success in funded trading is within reach.

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