Traders Are
Made, Not Born.
– Richard Dennis
Discover the transformative journey of ordinary individuals becoming legendary traders, as revealed in Curtis Faith’s acclaimed book ‘The Way of the Turtles’
The Legendary Turtle Traders' Experiment
The Legendary Turtle Traders' Experiment
In the early 1980s, two legendary Chicago traders, Richard Dennis and Bill Eckhardt, debated whether traders were born or made. Dennis wagered he could train anyone to be a successful trader. This 1 dollar bet led to the creation of the ‘Turtles’ in 1983. Richard placed an advertisement in the Wall Street Journal and New York Times, offering anyone the opportunity to learn trading, even promising a salary. The applicant’s resume had to be limited to one sentence explaining their desire to engage in trading. More than 1,000 people submitted applications. After several interviews, Dennis selected 13 people, including individuals from various professions — from a security guard and card players to a fantasy game designer and financial consultant, some haven’t even finished college and had no previous trading experience. After just two weeks of training, each of the turtles received $1 million to manage. Most of them received good incomes, some even impressive; only three failed. Dennis won the bet – the Turtles became secret legends in the market.
Unlock Your Trading Potential
While some may argue about the role of luck in trading, statistics show that 25% of novice traders naturally succeed. However, the remaining 75% have the potential to be trained into skilled traders. Your choice now lies on the scale of risk and opportunity.
What's common for the winning 25%?
How the 75% usually lose?
Measure Your Risk
Measure Your Risk
Limit your risk to something tangible: the cost of 5 cups of coffee ($10) or 5 bottles of fine French wine ($500). It’s about taking a calculated risk to discover what you can truly achieve.
Are You the Next Trading Prodigy?
The world will never know unless you try. Open a your trading account, confirm your identity with a standard KYC process — and with your first trade, you'll officially become a trader
Risk Warning: Trading Forex and Leveraged Financial Instruments involves significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. You should not invest more than you can afford to lose and should ensure that you fully understand the risks involved. Trading leveraged products may not be suitable for all investors. Before trading, please take into consideration your level of experience, investment objectives, and seek independent financial advice if necessary. It is the responsibility of the Client to ascertain whether he/she is permitted to use the services of the website based on the legal requirements in his/her country of residence.