In this funded trader interview, UK-based Michael Chapman explains how nearly two years of trial, loss, and adaptation led to a $25K MAX funded account. Primarily trading volatile small caps, Michael reads market conditions daily and uses 9 EMA and VWAP pullbacks, tape behavior, halt action, and trend exhaustion to trade both directions. His evaluation produced a 50.62% success rate, 1:2.9 risk-reward ratio, and a $368.65 DFNS short.

Michael C's strongest message: Treat simulated capital like real money and make the daily pause a safety net - not a target!

He is funded with $25,000 buying power🎯

► $25,000 MAX Funded Account Performance:

• Best stock: T3 Defense Inc (DFNS) - July 31, 2026
• Success rate: 50.62%
• Risk/Reward ratio: 1 : 2.9
• Biggest win: +$368.65 DFNS short x 80 shares 🟢
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