19-Year-Old Trader Roadmap Phase 1: Lock-In Foundation (Months 5–8) Goal: Build discipline and consistency Tasks: [ ] Trade only high-quality FVG setups (3–5 per week) [ ] Journal all trades (entry, exit, reason, screenshot) [ ] Backtest 15–30 mins daily [ ] Focus on 1–2 pairs (Boom 1000 / Crash 1000) [ ] Weekly trade review every Sunday [ ] Risk max: 1% per trade [ ] Hit 4+ consistent profitable weeks

Phase 2: Growth & Confidence (Months 9–12) Goal: Prepare for funding or small live growthTasks: [ ] Simulate a prop challenge (FTMO demo, etc.) [ ] Refine entries/exits using trade reviews [ ] Grow a small live account ($100–$500) [ ] Optional: post 1 trade breakdown per week [ ] Track weekly performance with emotional notes [ ] End quarter green or break even

Phase 3: Scale Smart (Year 2) Goal: Leverage capital and scale safelyTasks: [ ] Pass a prop firm challenge [ ] Withdraw profits monthly [ ] Keep journaling habits strong [ ] Read “Trading in the Zone” [ ] Build 3–6 months of backup savings [ ] Explore automation or bots (optional)

Phase 4: Financial Moves (Year 3+) Goal: Use trading to build real wealthTasks: [ ] Withdraw $1k+ in a month [ ] Consider going full-time [ ] Learn taxes and record-keeping [ ] Diversify (crypto, real estate, etc.) [ ] Mentor or launch a digital product [ ] Build long-term asset portfolio