“Best trading advice I received? Learning patience, hands down,” says Kacper K., new Fintokei Star from Poland

Kacper K. is the newest Star in the Fintokei Galaxy. With an impressive track record—multiple ProTrader 100K and 50K accounts, and over 10 payouts—he’s clearly on the fast track to going pro.

• What’s his secret to trading success?
• Who inspired him the most?
• And what strategy does he swear by?

These are just a few of the questions we asked Kacper in the full interview below. So let’s dive in!

At the beginning, there was an Instagram reel…

Hi Kacper, thank you for finding time for us and chatting a bit about your trading.

Hi, thank you for having me!

Do you remember the first spark that “started it all”? The impulse that got you into trading?

I wouldn’t call it an impulse, but the moment that first drew my attention to financial markets was when I came across a candlestick chart while scrolling through Instagram Reels. I was around 18 at the time. It all looked very intriguing and fairly simple — and most of all, highly profitable (laughter)

From today’s perspective, after a few years of experience, I know that the reality of trading is quite different. It’s not as easy as it’s often portrayed on Instagram or TikTok.

I’ll also add that I once came across a quote that said, “Trading is simple, but not easy,” — and I can definitely agree with that now.

Gotta say—that quote nails it! So you’re one of those traders who kicked things off thanks to a reel? How did that go?

Unfortunately, my journey didn’t start with learning — I jumped straight into the market, because why wait, right? (laughter)

I think a lot of beginners do the same. To be honest, I didn’t have any real plan. I had watched maybe two or three YouTube videos about candlesticks and some random indicators, and then started opening positions without much thought.

At the time, I was trading Bitcoin on Binance — the trades were completely random. The funny thing is, I remember setting a goal to make a certain amount of money every day, and once I hit it, I would withdraw the profits. And surprisingly, it actually worked for the first week.

Then, of course, came the lack of strategy, no stop loss, and… my first blown account.

No real strategy and still in profit during week one? Classic beginner’s luck (laughter). Gotta say—we’ve heard way worse stories than that! Was there anyone who helped you out later on? A mentor or just someone who really inspired you?

I don’t have one specific person I draw inspiration from. I’ve always tried to learn from many different sources and take away what works for me.

Of course, as a beginner, I couldn’t always tell if what someone said or wrote was truly accurate — often, I had to find out through my own experience.

Totally get that—social media’s full of ‘finfluencers’ who can burn you fast. So you basically went solo and learned by doing. Was there a moment when it finally clicked? Like a clear ‘before vs. after’ point in your trading journey?

I wouldn’t necessarily say that it “clicked”, but it was definitely a moment that helped me head in the right direction. About a year ago, I came across someone on Twitter (now X) whose nickname is Zsuirad Ńezrok who shares free knowledge in their posts, creates educational videos on YouTube, and also runs a Discord community called HTS — so greetings to them!

I can say that this person helped me organize and reshape the way I think about trading. It wasn’t about giving out ready-made signals — telling people what to trade, when, and how — like you often see in paid groups led by some self-proclaimed “guru”. 

What I’ve learned from the knowledge Zsuirad Ńezrok shared is that the key lies in focusing on a single strategy, backtesting it thoroughly, refining it gradually, and adapting it to the current market conditions.

Thanks to this person, I started to understand that trading isn’t a sprint — it’s a marathon. The goal isn’t to make 50% profit every week (which usually leads to blowing up your account), but to consistently generate a few percent each month while protecting your capital and not comparing yourself to others’ results.

Totally agree with what Zsuirad said. So many traders chase a holy grail strategy, when a simple pullback or breakout setup—done right—can do wonders. You just need to master it. Btw, aside from this person on X, where do you usually learn new trading stuff?

From various sources. I follow a few valuable accounts on X that regularly share solid content.

On top of that, there are a few books I can genuinely recommend to anyone interested in trading. These would definitely be:

• “Way of the turtle” by Curtis M. Faith
• “Best Losers Win” by Tom Hougaard
• “The Disciplined Trader” by Mark Douglas

In my opinion, this trio is a must-read for anyone starting out — each book offers something important and helps you look at the markets from the right perspective.

“Trading can be quite boring for most of the day.”

Glad you brought up Tom Hougaard—he actually comes up a lot when we chat with Fintokei Stars. Funny enough, it’s usually the ones from Poland. Seems like Polish traders have great taste in books! (laughter). So, what do you enjoy most about trading?

What I like most about trading is that it’s a space with absolutely no limits. There’s no one above you, no one giving orders or setting rules — complete independence. But with that freedom comes responsibility: every trade is your decision, and you alone are responsible for the result.

How does that feeling translate into your trading style?

My trading style is very simple — it’s based on following the trend. Some of my positions are opened when the trend is already clearly established, but there are also situations where I enter as the trend is just beginning to take shape.

When it comes to risk management, I never risk more than 1% of my capital on a single position. The second layer of protection is a daily loss limit of 5%, which is also in place at your firm.

With that said, what do you enjoy trading the most?

DAX is my go-to instrument. In fact, it’s the only instrument I trade. I like its characteristics and volatility, which suit my style well. As for trading in general, what brings me the most satisfaction, obviously, are the profits.

But besides that, and this might sound a bit controversial, I think trading can be quite boring for most of the day.

Let’s face it, in reality, a trader spends most of the time just waiting — first for a good opportunity to enter the market, and then, after opening a position, for it to develop.

Once the position is open, we no longer have any real influence on where the price goes. At that point, all that’s left is to wait and follow the strategy as planned.

That’s true. When you think about it, trading is like fishing when it comes to all that waiting (laughter). But once you reel in your catch, that adrenaline hits hard. We seriously need to run a Fintokei ad for fishermen—there’s potential there! (laughter) Speaking of targeting audiences… how did you first hear about Fintokei?

I found out about Fintokei through the Discord server of Zsuirad Ńezrok — the one who had a significant impact on how I approach trading. I really liked the model behind prop trading, and I just decided to give it a try.

Do you remember your first big win at Fintokei?

I sure do! My first profitable trade after passing the two phases of the challenge happened on the very first day of receiving my funded account. However, it wasn’t all just sunshine and rainbows as before that there were 2 significant losses.

But that’s trading – losses are a natural part of the process. In the end, I’ve considered the two losses and one win as part of my strategy, so they are all successes in my book.

Profit-wise, it wasn’t anything special – it was very similar to all my other profitable trades in terms of size. But emotionally, it definitely stood out. It was my first winning position on a ProTrader account, and that made it feel really special. It was a great moment.

Was it also your most successful trade to date at Fintokei? Or was there something else?

I can confidently say that my most successful trade is any trade that ended in profit. This is because all my profitable positions have very similar gains, both in percentage and in absolute terms, with none standing out significantly. So, I haven’t had any spectacular trade that made me a fortune – rather, I consider every single profitable trade a great success, and I can honestly say that each one of them is my best trade.

“If you can’t handle losses, you shouldn’t be trading.”

So you don’t find it difficult to handle losses, for example?

I mean, I’m still learning and am not great at dealing with them, but I’m slowly getting there. In trading, it’s important to learn how to lose, because it’s an inseparable part of this craft. If you can’t handle losses, you shouldn’t be trading, unfortunately.

I mean, sure, I want to win, which adds emotional pressure. However, I understand that winning all the time is simply impossible. My strategy has a win rate of around 40%, which means that most of the time I’m wrong and take losses. That’s why, before every trade, I assume it will most likely end in a loss. This way, if it actually does, I’m not disappointed or frustrated – I just see it as part of the process.

DAX Pullback trading on 5M time-frame by Kacper

Thanks for the insights, Kacper!  Could you walk us through one of your trades? It’d be great for readers to see how your strategy plays out in action.

Sure, gladly! As I mentioned earlier, I consider each of my profitable trades equally successful, as they are all very similar. Here’s an example of one:

• Instrument: DAX
• Timeframe: 5minute
• Based on: Simple trend-following setup

The foundation of my strategy is trading with the existing trend or entering a trend that is just starting to form. In this case, we had a classic example of an already established trend – the price made a pullback, and that’s where the entry took place, with a stop loss placed below. The position was later closed above the existing high. You could say it was a pretty straightforward trade.

As for the tools I use, it’s just moving averages – nothing more. As I mentioned before, I focus on trading in the direction of the trend and placing stop losses below those averages. A key factor is also sticking to my plan and executing it with discipline, like a soldier. That’s exactly what happened in this case: the plan was followed 100%, and the result was a profitable trade.

Thanks for sharing, Kacper! That’s a textbook example of clean price action. No gimmicks, no fluff—just solid discipline and sticking to the plan. That’s real trading. How do you balance that kind of soldier-like focus with everyday life? What does your typical trading day look like?

My typical trading day is, honestly, nothing special. I don’t have any particular habits or rituals – nothing too original here. I simply get up a few minutes before the session starts, turn on my computer, and follow the rules of my strategy. I’m glad I get to do what I truly enjoy.

So, no hobbies, no leisure time activities?

Oh, you bet I have hobbies! (laughter). Thanks to the fact that I trade during the European session, I have my afternoons free to spend as I like. So I meet up with friends or choose some form of physical activity. 

Thank you very much, Kacper, for sharing your trading journey with us! Good luck with your trading!

Thank you for having me!

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