$34,000 in 30 Days: The Case for Negative R/R with Zach Arbucci

Zach returns after shattering his ceiling: $34K in prop-firm
payouts in one month. He explains the flip that did it—moving
from high-R/low-win models to negative risk-reward scalping on NQ
(5–10 points, limit entries, fewer trades). We dig into how prop
rules shape strategy, why high win-rate models fit prop better,
platform preferences (Tradeovate vs Project X), Topstep for quick
payouts vs bigger buffers on Tradeify, and the real cadence of
payouts (they arrive in waves).





Zack also shares his counter-intuitive risk curve (start
aggressive to build buffer, then size down), how teaching his
course sharpened his edge, and practical budgeting so hot streaks
become income—not lifestyle creep.





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Timestamps:


02:30 From $10K ceiling to $34K: what changed05:45 The mechanics:
NQ +5–10pts, limit fills into FVGs08:00 Trade frequency and
copy-trading across firms10:40 Platforms: Tradeovate vs Project X
execution12:45 Fast payouts: why Topstep is “easiest” first
check15:30 Buffer math with Tradeify 150Ks & consistency
rules20:10 Why prop rewards high win-rate, low R models23:20 ICT
as framework + volume profile & VWAP crossover27:30 Trading
at ATHs: scalping internal liquidity31:45 Common ICT pitfalls
(top-calling, timeframe alignment)36:30 Industry talk: payout
caps, static DD, personal capital41:00 Payout reality: budgeting
for waves, not salaries44:30 Risk curve flip: front-load size,
then tighten46:30 Final advice & course tease (ASFX TV,
target October)