Meet the Grand Prize Winner of the NinjaTrader Arena Cup

What does it actually take to win the NinjaTrader Arena Cup? In this interview, champion Brian shares how he went from trading minis with his dad in the early 2000s, to a 10-year break, to a first-place finish scalping Nasdaq Micros. He breaks down the simple tools he relied on - Rocket Scooter high-volume pivot levels, ATR, and a single moving average, and how he shifted from conservative scalping to catching bigger swings in gold and oil under pressure. -- CHAPTERS -- 00:00 Meet Brian, Winner of the NinjaTrader Arena Cup 02:20 The 10-Year Break and Why He Stopped 05:00 From Crypto Bots Back to Futures 07:40 Prepping for the Arena Cup in a Fearful Market 10:20 The Tools He Used (Rocket Scooter, ATR, One MA) 13:00 Climbing the Leaderboard: From 20th to 9th 15:40 The Hardest Moment 18:00 The First Trade That Showed Him He Could Win 20:40 Full-Time Job + Part-Time Trading Routine 23:20 Discipline, Therapy, and Staying Mentally Stable 28:40 Entry Criteria and the Perfect Setup 31:20 Managing Risk When Volatility Explodes 34:00 What Winning Meant: Family and Freedom 36:20 Why Simplicity Won It 38:00 Advice for Competitors #NinjaTraderArena #FuturesTrading #TradingPsychology This content is provided by NinjaTrader, LLC for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer, solicitation, or investment advice. Futures trading involves substantial risk and is not suitable for everyone; losses may exceed the initial investment, and past performance is not indicative of future results. NinjaTrader makes no representations regarding the accuracy or completeness of the information, and any third-party opinions expressed are their own and not endorsed by NinjaTrader. Testimonials and endorsements by third parties reflect individual experiences, may be solicited and/or compensated, and may not be representative of typical results. NinjaTrader Arena is hosted by NinjaTrader, LLC, a software company that owns and supports the NinjaTrader and Tradovate trading platforms. NinjaTrader Arena competitions take place in a simulated trading environment using live market data. Simulated trading is based on hypothetical results and does not reflect actual trading. Emotional and psychological factors of real money risk are not replicated. Use simulated trading to learn the platform and markets—not as an indicator of live performance. Terms apply. View Disclosures: ninjatrader.com/disclosures/ Futures trading involves significant risk and is not suitable for everyone. Since 2003, NinjaTrader has been revolutionizing the way retail traders engage with futures. We've empowered our community of nearly 2 million traders with cutting-edge technology, ultra-low commissions, and world-class support. Our modern, cloud-based platform—available on desktop, web, and mobile—gives traders the freedom to seize market opportunities anytime, anywhere. The content provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any futures, options, or derivative products. NinjaTrader Group, LLC and its affiliates make no representations or warranties as to the accuracy or completeness of the statements or any information contained in the content and disclaim all liability. NinjaTrader Group, LLC’s affiliated companies are NinjaTrader Clearing, LLC dba NinjaTrader, Tradovate, and Kraken Derivatives US (“NTC”), NinjaTrader, LLC (“NT”) and NT Technologies, LLC (“NTT”). NTC is registered with the CFTC as a futures commission merchant (NFA ID#0309379). It carries futures trading accounts, processes futures trades, provides customer service and generates reports for its clients. NT is a software development company that owns and supports proprietary technology relating to and including the NinjaTrader and Tradovate trading platforms GET NINJATRADER: https://account.ninjatrader.com/welcome FULL RISK DISCLOSURE STATEMENT: https://ninjatrader.com/risk-disclosure-clearing/