From Code to Charts: How a Software Consultant Earned His First ₹64,000 Through Funded Trading

"I never thought something I did after work could one day become a real income stream."

Meet ShreeRam Sharma, a software consultant by profession and a part-time forex trader who just made his first withdrawal of ₹64,000 (~$640) from FundedFirm. His story isn’t flashy or overnight, it’s real, relatable, and proof that even with a 9-to-5, funded trading is possible.

Who is ShreeRam Sharma?

• A full-time software consultant based in India.
• Started forex trading in his spare time to gain more control over his financial future.
• Recently hit his first major milestone with FundedFirm, a payout of ₹64,000.
• Still juggling a job, but now with real income from trading.

ShreeRam’s Journey: From After-Hours Hobby to Funded Payout

ShreeRam’s trading journey began quietly with no big announcements or trading courses, just curiosity and YouTube videos. After work, he’d dive into charts, experiment on demo accounts, and slowly build his edge.

The early days?

• All about testing strategies, overtrading, and facing losses.
• Like many beginners, he faced doubt  wondering if trading was actually viable.

But something clicked when he realized trading needed the same discipline and data-backed approach he used in tech consulting. That’s when he got serious.

In 2025, he discovered FundedFirm, and everything began to align.

The Mistakes That Taught Him:

• Overconfidence: Early profits made him reckless, which led to heavy losses.
• No clear plan: He traded without journaling or measuring performance.
• Impatience: Jumping into trades without confirmation, just because he was “watching the charts.”

What changed? Accepting that real growth comes from process, not emotion.

How FundedFirm Helped Him Level Up

For ShreeRam, FundedFirm wasn’t just another prop firm — it became his personal trading coach.

Here’s what stood out to him:

• Auto-Journaling: No more guessing what went wrong — every trade was logged with precision.
• R-Multiple Tracking: Helped him focus on risk-to-reward ratios and consistent setups.
• Market Replay Tools: Like watching a match replay — he could go back and analyze what happened and why.
• Behavior Analytics: Showed him patterns in his own decision-making, helping him break bad habits faster.

“You don’t need to quit your job to start trading. But you do need to treat trading like a job.”

This is the mindset that helped ShreeRam shift from casual trades to calculated risks.
His philosophy is simple:

“Build habits before capital. Build structure before scale.”

Results That Speak for Themselves

ShreeRam’s first payout from FundedFirm — ₹64,000 ($640) — wasn’t about the money. It was proof of concept. A real, tangible reward for showing up, sticking to the process, and trusting his edge.

Before vs After – ShreeRam's Trading Transformation

Final Thoughts: Your Job Isn’t a Barrier — It’s Your Safety Net

ShreeRam didn’t leave his job. He didn’t go “all in” on a risky dream. He built slowly, treated trading with respect, and trusted the process.

At FundedFirm, we’re incredibly proud of ShreeRam’s journey. His story is proof that you don’t need to be full-time to be a real trader — just focused and consistent.

To ShreeRam — we’re proud to have you in the FundedFirm family. Your story inspires us, and we’re here to support you every step of the way. Keep growing, keep evolving. This is just the beginning.

And to all aspiring traders out there:

Funded Trading Payout. Whether you’re just starting or pushing for your next milestone, we’re building tools, systems, and challenges designed to help you win — with confidence and clarity.