"I never thought something I did after work could one day become a real income stream."Meet&nbsp;ShreeRam Sharma, a software consultant by profession and a part-time forex trader who just made his first withdrawal of&nbsp;₹64,000 (~$640) from&nbsp;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.<h2>Who is ShreeRam Sharma?</h2><ul><li>A full-time&nbsp;software consultant based in India.</li><li>Started <a href="https://www.fundedfirm.com/blog/what-is-forex">forex trading</a> in his spare time to gain more control over his financial future.</li><li>Recently hit his&nbsp;first major milestone with&nbsp;FundedFirm, a payout of&nbsp;₹64,000.</li><li>Still juggling a job, but now with&nbsp;real income from trading.</li></ul><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXfUnRKKDWVQ10DGTQjQW0ERAzAmMYCTN9fuKHVD-AI2NRehtC7z6JH-L6iEZOeGvFSPpJ9U-iseKhPcC0RzNgCfvn2-VDV_Dd60RkoktfWT8h3nQZdVD5OnObfUvesqX3KVnbaPiQ?key=qIH4gCCrRYXynM-FVFIZf-l8"><h2>ShreeRam’s Journey: From After-Hours Hobby to Funded Payout</h2>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.<h3>The early days?</h3><ul><li>All about testing strategies, overtrading, and facing losses.</li><li>Like many beginners, he faced doubt&nbsp; wondering if trading was actually viable.</li></ul>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&nbsp;FundedFirm, and everything began to align.<h3>The Mistakes That Taught Him:</h3><ul><li>Overconfidence: Early profits made him reckless, which led to heavy losses.</li><li>No clear plan: He traded without journaling or measuring performance.</li><li>Impatience: Jumping into trades without confirmation, just because he was “watching the charts.”</li></ul>What changed? Accepting that&nbsp;real growth comes from process, not emotion.<h2>How FundedFirm Helped Him Level Up</h2>For ShreeRam, FundedFirm wasn’t just another <a href="https://www.fundedfirm.com/blog/what-are-propfirms">prop firm </a>— it became his personal trading coach.Here’s what stood out to him:<ul><li>Auto-Journaling: No more guessing what went wrong — every trade was logged with precision.</li><li>R-Multiple Tracking: Helped him focus on&nbsp;risk-to-reward ratios and consistent setups.</li><li>Market Replay Tools: Like watching a match replay — he could go back and analyze what happened and why.</li><li>Behavior Analytics: Showed him patterns in&nbsp;his own decision-making, helping him break bad habits faster.</li></ul>“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.”<h2>Results That Speak for Themselves</h2>ShreeRam’s first payout from FundedFirm —&nbsp;₹64,000 ($640) — wasn’t about the money. It was&nbsp;proof of concept. A real, tangible reward for showing up, sticking to the process, and trusting his edge.<h2>Before vs After – ShreeRam's Trading Transformation</h2><figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Metric</td><td>Before FundedFirm</td><td>After FundedFirm</td></tr><tr><td>Occupation</td><td>Software Consultant</td><td>Software Consultant + Funded Trader</td></tr><tr><td>Trading Style</td><td>Self-funded Demo Trading</td><td>Funded Account via Evaluation</td></tr><tr><td>Funding Status</td><td>Not Funded</td><td>Funded by FundedFirm (account size undisclosed)</td></tr><tr><td>Payouts Received</td><td>₹0</td><td>$640.809 (First Payout)</td></tr><tr><td>Trade Logging</td><td>Manual or None</td><td>Auto-Journaling via FundedFirm Tools</td></tr><tr><td>Emotional Discipline</td><td>Low</td><td>Improved via structured risk tools</td></tr><tr><td>Confidence Level</td><td>Uncertain</td><td>Stronger &amp; Consistent</td></tr></tbody></table></figure><h2>Final Thoughts: Your Job Isn’t a Barrier — It’s Your Safety Net</h2>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&nbsp;FundedFirm, we’re incredibly proud of ShreeRam’s journey. His story is proof that&nbsp;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:We believe in traders like YOU. 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.<h2>Must-Read Articles for Traders</h2><a href="https://www.fundedfirm.com/blog/what-is-forex">What is Forex?</a><a href="https://www.fundedfirm.com/blog/what-are-propfirms">What Are PropFirms?</a><a href="https://www.fundedfirm.com/blog/choosing-the-best-propfirm">Choosing the Best PropFirm</a><a href="https://www.fundedfirm.com/blog/what-are-trading-rules">What Are Trading Rules?</a><a href="https://www.fundedfirm.com/blog/2025-Trader-Survey">2025 Trader Survey</a>

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

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