Building Trading Capital & A Solid Day on the Markets
- HowieG
- Jul 21, 2025
- 1 min read
Today, I topped up my trading account with £100 from matched betting profits. The idea behind this was to give myself a bit more capital so I can properly dollar-cost average (DCA) into trades when needed, rather than being forced to close positions too early.
Last week, I placed a trade on the S&P 500 futures, which dipped and left me sitting on a loss over the weekend. However, by averaging in today, I managed to turn it around and secure a profit by mid-afternoon when the price finally pushed upward.
On top of that, I grabbed a small win by shorting the NASDAQ futures as the index reached yet another all-time high.
In total, I cleared £9.98 profit after fees, taking my trading account up to £215. This time around, my plan is to keep more capital on hand to DCA effectively or use basket trades when the opportunity arises.
Great insights on managing risk and building consistent trading capital! I appreciate how you broke down the psychology behind a solid trading day and the importance of discipline. With market volatility and factors like xrp price today influencing trends, your strategies really highlight how preparation and patience create lasting success.