LifeUp has successfully concluded its eighth trading competition.
With each edition, the competition among participants heats up, and strategies grow sharper.

In this interview, we met with Goosebumps, who stood out among numerous skilled traders using his own strategy to take second place and claim the 2 million KRW prize.

Solid execution is a given, but a competition environment requires distinct tactics and know-how.
Let’s dive into his story and see how he achieved it.

Part 1. Who is Trader Goosebumps?

Q. Hello. Please introduce yourself and share your results from this competition.

A. Hello. I am Goosebumps, the 2nd place winner in the LifeUp trading competition. I have been trading for 6 years, and I earned the 2 million KRW prize through this competition.

2nd place prize: 2 million KRW (after tax)

Q. Congratulations on finishing in 2nd place! How did you feel when you received the prize?

A. Thank you. I was actually holding 1st place until the day before the competition ended, so dropping to 2nd was a bit disappointing, but I am still very satisfied with the 2 million KRW prize. The funds hit my account early in the morning about two weeks after the competition ended, and it felt like a great surprise gift.

Q. Many traders are getting into prop trading. What motivated you to start?

A. I first discovered prop trading through J Trader’s YouTube channel. Experiencing it firsthand, the biggest benefit was that the various rules constantly reinforce risk management, which is the most critical skill for a trader. It’s easy to abandon your own rules, but having the system enforce them led to far more disciplined execution.

Q. Exactly. Many traders find their edge improves naturally in a prop environment. What made you choose LifeUp over other prop trading firms?

A. Complete Korean language support was the deciding factor. From the dashboard to support and inquiries, everything is handled quickly in Korean, making it seamless and efficient.

Q. Including this competition, what have you found most satisfying about LifeUp’s service?

A. Compared to other prop firms, being able to pass an Evaluation account in a single day is the biggest advantage. For a trader, time is money.

Q. What areas of the competition or overall LifeUp service would you like to see improved or added?

A. Personally, I would like to see an adjustment to the Daily Loss Limit. On a $50k account, the Daily Loss Limit is $1,250, meaning an additional $750 loss the next day ends the Evaluation account.
In my experience, once you hit that daily threshold, you lose further trading opportunities for the day, and facing just a $750 margin the next day led to forced, over-leveraged trades. If the Daily Loss Limit were calibrated to provide more buffer early on—giving traders a realistic path to recover the next day even after a tough session—it would help traders execute longer-term strategies with better stability.

Part 2. Goosebumps’ Trading Rules

Q. How did you get started in trading?

A. I started in 2020 during a bull market. I found technical analysis fascinating, and I've been hooked ever since.

Q. Could you share your specific strategy for placing in this competition?

A. Instead of fixating on the leaderboard, my primary goal was securing 5 Funded Accounts. Bundling and executing five accounts simultaneously paid off, and passing them generated a substantial score.

Q. What is your go-to trading strategy?

A. I believe the best approach is maintaining consistent execution across any market environment. I am constantly testing models to that end. Recently, I have been validating a breakout strategy built around Fibonacci levels and Elliott Wave theory.

Q. What assets do you trade primarily, and why?

A. Currently, my main asset is crypto, alongside trading MNQ in prop accounts.

Q. How do you manage your mindset during a drawdown?

A. The simplest, most effective method: I shut down the computer. Staring at the screens only tempts you to force sub-optimal entries.

Q. Do you see prop trading as a viable path to going full-time?

A. That is the goal for most traders. For anyone with a verified edge and disciplined risk management, it is entirely viable. Since the prop firm industry is still developing, once long-term Payout policies become more established across the space, it will offer an exceptional environment for full-time trading. That remains my ultimate objective as well.

Q. Finally, any advice for those starting out or exploring prop trading?

A. Even with 6 years in the markets, discipline remains a constant challenge. Maintaining self-control is much harder than hunting for a holy grail setup. The markets aren't going anywhere, so avoid rushing and stay focused on the long game.

Goosebumps’ interview highlights the mindset required to deliver strong results in a competitive setting. If you are aiming for steady development alongside prop trading like Goosebumps, take your next step toward professional trading with LifeUp today.