Turning $1500 Into $100000 - My Journey of Proving Algo Trading Is Profitable (Ep 1)

Summary

In 2020, the creator embarked on a challenge to turn a small investment into hundreds of thousands of dollars within six to eight years. After successfully growing $1,000 to $18,000 by 2024, they restarted the challenge in 2025 with $1,500, aiming to surpass the S&P 500’s returns. Using the Sharpshooter bot, a trading algorithm with adaptive stop-loss features, the creator aims for steady growth with minimal risk. Despite the difficulty of consistent high returns, the creator emphasizes patience, conservative strategies, and regular updates to track the progress of this ambitious investment journey.

Takeaways

• 😀 The challenge began in 2020 with the goal of turning a small investment into hundreds of thousands of dollars over 6-8 years.
• 😀 Started with $1,000 and turned it into over $18,000 in 4 years using trading algorithms and passive profit strategies.
• 😀 In 2025, the challenge resumed with $1,500 and the same goal, showing a 33% profit and averaging over 5% profit each month.
• 😀 Monthly deposits of $200 were made to boost compounding, and the goal was to outperform the S&P 500, which averages 12% profit annually.
• 😀 The trading bot used in 2025 is the Sharpshooter, part of a powerhouse algorithm that produces consistent results of 2-4% per month.
• 😀 The Sharpshooter bot performs well with volatility, especially on the Euro-US Dollar pair, and has been successful since 2020.
• 😀 The bot features an adaptive stop-loss system that adjusts to market conditions, protecting the account from unnecessary losses.
• 😀 The Sharpshooter has a unique feature of preemptively closing trades to ensure long-term growth and avoid unnecessary risk.
• 😀 It uses four indicators to make trades, including a trend filter and three signal indicators that identify profitable entries.
• 😀 Despite the profitability of many trading bots, many expensive ones don't use stop-losses, risking complete account failure—Sharpshooter mitigates this with two stop-losses, including a fail-safe.
• 😀 Growing a small investment into large amounts is a challenging and risky process, and patience, consistency, and a conservative approach are necessary for success.

Q & A

What was the original challenge the speaker set for themselves in 2020?

The speaker set out to grow a small investment into hundreds of thousands of dollars over a period of six to eight years, starting with a $1,000 deposit.

How much did the speaker manage to grow their initial $1,000 investment by 2024?

By 2024, the speaker successfully grew their $1,000 investment into over $18,000.

Why did the speaker restart their challenge with a new broker in 2025?

The speaker was kicked out by their broker and decided to restart the challenge with a new broker, beginning with a $1,500 deposit.

What is the goal of the speaker's current challenge (2025)?

The goal of the 2025 challenge is to exceed the performance of the S&P 500, which averages around 12% profit annually, and to achieve at least 1% profit per month.

What trading bot is the speaker using for the 2025 challenge?

The speaker is using the Sharpshooter bot, which is one of six bots included in their powerhouse algorithm.

What makes the Sharpshooter bot different from other trading bots?

The Sharpshooter bot is unique because it includes an adaptive stop-loss, which adjusts based on market conditions, as well as a fail-safe stop-loss in case the adaptive one isn't activated.

What are the key features of the Sharpshooter bot's trading strategy?

The Sharpshooter bot uses four indicators for trading: one filter indicator to assess trends and three signal indicators to identify entry points. It targets quick profits on the Euro US Dollar pair through hit-and-run tactics, typically closing trades within two hours.

Why is the Sharpshooter bot particularly successful in trading the Euro US Dollar?

The Sharpshooter bot performs well with the Euro US Dollar due to the volatility of this currency pair, which aligns with its hit-and-run trading tactics.

What are the potential risks associated with trading algorithms and bots?

Many trading algorithms, especially expensive ones, do not have proper stop-loss mechanisms, which can lead to significant losses. This makes the inclusion of stop-losses, like those in the Sharpshooter bot, a crucial feature for protecting investments.

Why is the speaker aiming for a conservative growth strategy despite potentially high returns?

The speaker emphasizes the importance of being conservative and avoiding excessive greed, as achieving consistent high returns can be challenging and stressful. They suggest adding regular deposits to the account to support steady, long-term growth.