Wim began his journey around 25 years ago when he first looked into “how to make money online”. His quest led him to discover manual trading, but it didn't quite suit his style. This realisation set the foundation for a transformative journey into automated trading.
From Manual to Automated: A Natural Transition
After exploring manual trading, it quickly became clear that it wasn't the right path for him. Instead, Wim turned to automated trading, where he found a perfect match for his systematic and methodical approach. He began developing his own algorithms, starting with breakout systems that became his hallmark.
Almost by accident, he started selling these algorithms. His skills and approach quickly gained attention, making him a top seller on MQL5 within five months. His breakout systems stood out for their simplicity and focus on risk control.
Breakout Systems and Night Scalping
His trading approach centers on breakout systems, using as few indicators as possible to keep strategies simple. Wim emphasizes:
"My strategy is not nuclear science"
Another key component is night scalping after the New York session, using mean reversion systems to exploit post-volatility stability. While many brokers aren’t particularly fond of these strategies, they are a crucial part of his toolkit. Risk control remains his primary focus in all strategies.
Controlling Risk and Ensuring Long-Term Success
In an industry where many systems are risky, his emphasis is always on making his strategies as safe as possible. He ensures that every trade has a stop loss, and his goal is long-term success rather than short-term gains. This risk management approach is what makes his systems stand out—he’s not interested in flashy, high-risk profits; instead, he’s committed to steady, consistent growth.
In his Darwinex portfolio, Wim uses a combination of all his strategies. This diversified approach helps manage risk and ensures that his overall performance remains stable over time.
His philosophy is all about keeping things simple. Trading doesn’t have to be overly complicated to be effective. His strategies are straightforward, easy to understand, and, most importantly, built with a focus on controlling risk and ensuring long-term success.
For him, it’s not about chasing quick profits or taking unnecessary risks—it’s about creating systems that can withstand the test of time and deliver consistent results. Wim's journey is a testament to the power of simplicity, honesty, and a disciplined approach to trading.
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*Your capital is at risk. Past performance is not reliable of future results. The content of this interview is for informative and entertainment purposes only and is not to be construed as financial and/or investment advice.
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