# 294. "This 1 Candle Made Me $200K Trading Gold..."

An episode of [Trading Nut | Trader Interviews - Forex, Futures, Stocks](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1435314680), 5 Feb 2025, 39 min.

Audio: https://media.tradingnut.com/podcast/legacy/ep294-hamzag.mp3

In this episode, I interview Hamza G, a successful prop trader, about his journey and strategies in trading gold and other markets. Hamza shares how he and his brother became consistently profitable by focusing on a spec Full episode + show notes: https://tradingnut.com/hamza-g/ Key moments • \[16:45\] A lot of people don't even know how to trade and try out prop firms. • \[17:51\] If it's your last buck in your pocket, don't invest it in a prop firm challenge. • \[18:23\] If you're not experienced enough, even if you get funded, you will most likely blow it. • \[23:25\] Don't over manage your positions if you don't have the experience. • \[25:03\] You can significantly increase your win rate if you just focus on the trend. • \[27:00\] The human brain is perfect for trading ranges because you have a borderline where you can adapt to things. • \[28:15\] Just keep it simple. Don't over complicate it, and don't over trade. • \[35:48\] You don't focus on the money aspect of trading. You focus on your mental edge. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msQYAEIc6Z8 Sponsors BlackBull Markets - 100% deposit bonus & free TradingView. NZ-regulated broker. https://tradingnut.com/go/blackbull/ FTMO - Buy a challenge and we’ll help you pass it. https://tradingnut.com/go/ftmo/ More from Trading Nut Strategy Vault - Free guest setups organised by method. https://tradingnut.com/go/vault/ TraderZen - Your rules, open beside the chart before you click. https://tradingnut.com/go/traderzen/ Dynamic Traders Club - Free 7-minute rule strategy — mechanical intraday setup. https://tradingnut.com/go/dtc/ Educational content only - not financial advice. Trading involves substantial risk of loss. Risk disclaimer. Some links are affiliate partnerships.

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