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Trading on the Road: Levy’s Unique Journey to Forex Success

Trading on the Road: Levy's Unique Journey to Forex Success
In this article
  1. Background
  2. Early Trading Journey
  3. Trading Strategy and Philosophy
  4. Motivation and Personal Story
  5. Experience with CTI
  6. Closing Thoughts

Background

Levy is a full-time truck driver who has found success in trading Forex. His journey into trading began with an interest in crypto during the 2021 bull run, but he quickly transitioned to trading gold in the Forex market. His approach to trading is unconventional but effective, balancing his driving duties with monitoring the markets.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6fw1xEzXr4

FieldDetails
ProgramCTI Challenge
ResultPASSED ✅
Time to Pass5 trading days
Asset FocusGold (XAUUSD) exclusively
Risk Per TradeMax 1% (split into 4 x 0.25% positions)
Trade Frequency10-15 trades per day
Why CTI?Fixed 6% drawdown (no trailing)
Trading Setup95% mobile (trades on the road)
Validation✅ Validated by CTI Risk Team

Early Trading Journey

Levy’s initial foray into trading started with cryptocurrencies. He was drawn into the market during the last significant bull run but faced challenges when the bear market set in. This experience pushed him to explore other trading avenues, leading him to Forex and specifically trading gold. Learning through platforms like TikTok, Levy gathered insights and slowly built his strategy.

Trading Strategy and Philosophy

Levy focuses exclusively on trading gold, which he finds predictable. His trading strategy involves analyzing multiple time frames to identify patterns and incorporating news events to inform his trades. Levy waits for manipulative moves in the market before entering trades, a strategy that has proven successful for him. He has pieced together his unique strategy by learning from various traders and emphasizes the importance of discipline and risk management

Motivation and Personal Story

One of the most compelling aspects of Levy’s story is his motivation. Levy is driven by a desire to achieve financial independence to spend more time at home with his family, particularly his autistic son. This personal motivation fuels his dedication to trading and his continuous effort to improve.

Experience with CTI

Levy shared his positive experience with City Traders Imperium (CTI). He chose CTI for their straightforward rules, fixed drawdown, and the instant funding program, which only requires passing one challenge. His journey with CTI has been successful, and he appreciates the discipline and risk management skills he has developed through their platform.

Closing Thoughts

Levy’s story is a testament to the fact that trading can be adapted to fit various lifestyles and that personal motivation can drive success. His unique approach and dedication are truly inspiring. I hope Levy’s journey inspires others to pursue their trading goals, no matter how unconventional their setup might be.

Scott Geekie
Scott Geekie
Chief Marketing Officer | CMO
8+ years prop trading industry experience.

Scott Geekie is CTI’s Chief Marketing Officer, focused on growth and retention in prop trading. He has spent 8+ years inside the model — progressing from trader to intern, client relations, marketing manager and now CMO, a path that spans the full trader lifecycle: who a firm attracts, how traders behave once funded, and what actually drives long-term retention rather than short-term spikes. That perspective shapes how CTI grows: deliberate about who it brings in, attentive to behaviour beyond conversion metrics, and mindful that in this model small changes compound quickly. Scott is Certified in Content Marketing, SEO and AEO, and is the author of ‘The Trader in the Chair: A Story for Anyone Who’s Bled Quietly at the Charts.’