When Nicola watched The Big Short at just 13 years old, he had no idea that a decade later he would become one of the select traders at The Trading Pit who receive a permanent capital allocation. This milestone is reserved only for traders who have demonstrated exceptional consistency, discipline, and risk management skills.
Today, at only 22, Nicola trades a 100,000 euro permanent allocation with real market execution and has already completed successful reward withdrawals. His journey proves that long term trading success is not about becoming rich overnight but about patience, discipline, and understanding yourself as much as you understand the market.
This is Nicola's story.
Early Inspiration - The Moment Everything Changed
Nicola's passion for trading was sparked at 13 years old. While most teenagers focused on school or hobbies, he found himself captivated by the logic and mindset of Michael Burry in The Big Short.
He recalls:
“I immediately understood that my vocation was that. I want to understand where the market will go. That was the moment I fell in love with this world.”
Growing up in a small town in Italy, Nicola had no mentors, no trading community, and no family members in finance. He built his foundation from pure curiosity and internal motivation.
The Struggle Years - Losing Accounts and Learning Hard Lessons
Like nearly every aspiring trader, Nicola’s early journey involved losses and setbacks.
His first experiences included passing a trading challenge and then burning the account the very next day.
“I passed my first trading challenge after a month and I burned it the day after.”
Quitting never crossed his mind. But the uncertainty of not knowing when trading would start working for him was emotionally difficult.
What kept him going?
“When you are fascinated by what you are doing, there is no reason to quit.”
He learned early that the real battle was not the market but himself.
The Breakthrough - When Nicola's Mindset Shifted
Nicola’s transformation came when he abandoned the idea of a magical setup that would change his life. Instead, he embraced consistency as the foundation of long term success.
“The biggest instrument you have is consistency. Think step by step, trade by trade. Not wait for the setup that changes your life.”
He stopped chasing hype and instead focused on building a repeatable, disciplined process. This maturity at such a young age set the stage for everything that followed.
Nicola's Trading Edge - A Blend of Fundamentals and Structure
Nicola developed a trading style that combines:
Fundamental analysis
COT reports and macroeconomic catalysts
Ocean Market Theory and supply and demand zones
Order flow structure
Swing trading setups that require patience instead of impulsiveness
His weekly preparation begins every Sunday, long before markets open.
“I do not want to anticipate the market. I want to follow the institutional side.”
Focused exclusively on Forex, Nicola chose depth over breadth. Successful traders often master one asset class instead of spreading themselves too thin, and Nicola is a perfect example.
Becoming Permanently Funded - A Level Reserved for the Few
After The Trading Pit monitored Nicola's performance, discipline, and ability to execute consistently, he received a 100,000 euro permanent capital allocation.
This allocation gives him:
Nicola describes the moment:
“I was happy but nervous. But if the method works, it will always work. It is not about the money, it is about the process.”
Even when in drawdown, Nicola stays calm and focused.
“I do not care about the drawdown. I am focused on the long term.”
This mindset is exactly why he remains fully funded.
Life as a Professional Trader - Freedom and Responsibility
Trading has shaped Nicola's personality as much as his financial life.
“I am more chill. More analytical. Trading really changes you.”
His friends do not fully understand what he does, and he enjoys the mysterious aura around his career.
Trading has given him:
Independence
Flexibility
A clear sense of purpose
A long term career path
Looking Ahead - Building a Team and One Day Starting a Fund
Nicola sees his future not as a solo trader but as a builder.
His dream:
“I want the best traders next to me. I want to start a company and trade together.”
He knows he still needs:
More experience
A strong network
The right people
At just 22, he is already permanently funded and on his way toward achieving even bigger goals.
“My journey is just starting.”
Nicola's Advice to New Traders
His message is direct and honest:
“Do not focus on money. Do not believe the social media nonsense. You cannot become a millionaire with a couple thousand euros.”
His advice includes:
1. Focus on value
Learn how markets truly work, not what influencers claim.
2. Forget fast money fantasies
Success requires time and capital.
3. Know yourself
Mastering your emotions is more important than mastering the market.
4. Treat trading like a real profession
Because it is one.
Nicola represents exactly what The Trading Pit aims to support: Real traders, Real capital, Real long term opportunities.
At only 22, he is permanently funded, consistent, disciplined, and driven by a vision that goes far beyond money.
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