💬 “Are there real examples of traders on Upscale who reached Funded status and received payouts? What amounts have they actually withdrawn?”
Questions about genuine success stories in proprietary trading firms are increasingly common in trading communities. Both beginners and experienced traders want to know not only the rules but also about real payouts: who earned what, when, and how much starting with different investment amounts on Upscale.
🔎 In this article, you’ll learn:
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Detailed cases where minimal investments turned into significant withdrawals.
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Examples of traders who progressed from their first challenges to successful payouts.
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How many times they multiplied their capital.
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Common mistakes encountered along the way by real traders.
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Why errors are an essential part of the journey to success.
💰 This information will help you understand how realistic it is to go from challenge to payout on Upscale and what it takes in practice. After all, real-life examples speak louder than any promises!
💰 Story #1: How $18 became $2,744 and a path to $25,000 on Upscale
This story is especially insightful for those just considering starting with prop firms, as well as for traders who have tried before without success or doubt that significant payouts are possible with small initial investments. The trader with the username @zverskyzver started on Upscale with just an $18 investment — exactly the cost of the first challenge with a $1,000 base limit. However, their first account was lost.
Instead of feeling discouraged, the trader decided to take a second chance. After analyzing previous mistakes, he paid for the challenge again and focused on trading crypto pairs 1000PEPE, TON, and DOGE, utilizing leverage of 4-5x while strictly adhering to daily drawdown limits.
This time, the results were impressive: within a month, he successfully passed all challenge stages, got funded, and on June 22, he withdrew his first $744. Just a couple of weeks later, on July 6, he received another payout of $960. On July 20, he secured a third withdrawal for $1,040.
💰 The profit amounted to a 152x return. It’s not just the payout that’s impressive — it’s also the approach. Since the start of the challenge, the trader executed almost 5,000 trades. That’s real work in action! While some people go to the factory, others trade persistently, building their financial independence step by step.
💪 These results not only boosted the trader’s confidence but also allowed reinvestment: he immediately bought a new $25,000 challenge, opening the door to higher trading volumes. The trader continues to stay active on Upscale, gaining experience and working with increased limits.
💰 Story #2: From Factory Shifts to $1,800 on Upscale
Our next story features the user @sciencebiotech, who successfully received a payout from Upscale. He started his trading journey on KuCoin, but as he admits, relied more on “intuition” and often lost deposits.
He discovered Upscale through the Storm Trade Telegram channel, which shared information about early challenges. The idea of prop trading inspired him, mainly because he didn’t have a large deposit — his usual exchange balance was $1,000-2,000. After four unsuccessful attempts at $1,000 and $5,000 challenges, he adapted and decided to try a fifth challenge for $10,000.
After completing his fifth challenge, he received a funded account and earned $1,800.
“I finally felt it was real, especially when the money hit my account,” he shared.
Transitioning from “button-pushing” trading to systematic analysis was made possible by Storm Trade Academy. Previously, he lost capital due to not setting stop-losses or constantly moving them. Now, he uses RSI and EMA indicators in conjunction with price levels, and monitors “crowd sentiment” in trading chats. He particularly highlights TON as the main asset behind most of his successful trades. Almost all his trading is done from his phone, whether he’s commuting or at work.
“Trading larger challenges becomes easier because you develop respect for the amount and your risk appetite decreases,” the trader believes.
💚 After successfully withdrawing $1,800, his trust in the platform significantly grew; initially, he had doubts, but now he gives Upscale high marks and confidently recommends it to beginners.
💰 Story #3: How $540 Turned into $11,231 in One Month on Upscale
This trader documented his payout in a post on his channel.
On June 12, trader @speculator1337 purchased a $50,000 challenge with just $540 as the starting investment. By July 2, the challenge was completed — he fully met all requirements and gained access to funding.
In just 2 weeks, by trading BTC and ETH, he managed to earn around $14,000. On July 17, he withdrew most of the profit — $11,231 — an amount 20 times greater than his initial investment.
If he had traded only his own $540 without a prop account, he would have made about $150 at the same profit percentage.
To illustrate his results, the trader shared his trading statistics.
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Such success was made possible thanks to strict risk management discipline, the ability to trade with the trend, and a clear action plan. This story is proof that every major result is the sum of many small, correct decisions.
💰 Story #4: From Investing to Prop Trading
Trader @ikhabitoff joined Upscale with only experience in crypto investing and fundamental analysis. He bought a $25,000 challenge “just to try it,” taking advantage of a 50% early-user discount he discovered in a Telegram channel.
With no background in chart reading or active trading, he decided to test himself in prop trading and managed to turn a profit, breaking the stereotype that entry is always difficult.
His approach was radically different from most: only 1-5 trades per month, going all-in on a single event with a tight stop-loss. He relied on news and fundamental catalysts — such as Musk’s tweets about DOGE, announcements from Durov, or the launch of new tokens — using his capital as a tool “for the event,” entering the market with the full amount when significant news appeared.
“For me, Upscale is an opportunity to have access to large capital in USDT/stablecoins, so I can open a position at the right moment and capture the market movement,” he notes.
Over three months, the trader calmly completed the challenge: he didn’t chase the number of trades, instead waiting for the market to signal an entry. Consistently, he made 3-8% on each clear trade. His story proves that patience and a solid understanding of news flow can be just as effective as dozens of intraday trades.
Although the standard payout processing time is two days, he received his withdrawal in just 4-5 hours, further increasing his trust in the platform. After this success, he gifted his brother a challenge on Upscale and continues to recommend the platform to traders in his private community. His personal rating: 10/10.
💪 This story is a prime example of how fundamental thinking and patience can deliver results just as strong as active scalping. The key is to wait for your moment and leverage Upscale’s opportunities.
💸 Upscale Payouts
How much do traders actually earn on Upscale? We’re sharing real numbers — actual payouts received by traders and their net profits. Some names are hidden, as certain traders prefer to remain anonymous — and we fully respect that choice!
Top Upscale traders have proven that even with just an $18 investment in a challenge, it’s possible to achieve over 50x returns and withdraw more than a thousand dollars. For those choosing higher-tier plans, true profit scaling opportunities open up with minimal restrictions — for example, a successful case with an $11,231 payout from just a $540 start.
🏆 You can also watch an interview with user Wladislav, who reached a funded account on Upscale and had the largest withdrawal at the time of this article. He has impressive experience in prop trading and shared valuable insights in this interview.
Conclusion
The success stories of Upscale traders clearly demonstrate that the path from small investments to significant payouts is both real and achievable. These examples are inspiring and show the viability of this approach.
The key is not to give up after initial failures, to learn from mistakes, follow risk management rules, and develop a systematic approach to trading.
A minimum investment of $18 can turn into thousands in profit, and as your experience and capital grow, new horizons for income scaling open up. If you’re looking for a real way to take your skills to the next level and get funding, these trader stories are the best example to follow.
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