Bernd Skorupinski - #1 Ranked Prop Trader in the World | The Psychology of Winning Traders

Bernd Skorupinski is the FTMO All-Time Record Holder and top-ranked trader at the world’s largest forex prop firm, having dominated their leaderboard over 120 times. With 11+ years as a full-time multi-asset trader, $4M+ under management, and a verified track record of accurately calling major market moves, Bernd is the CEO of Online Trading Campus—a licensed investment consultancy helping traders escape the 99% who lose and join the elite 1% who consistently win.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

➡️ Talking Points

00:00 — Intro

01:35 — What Successful Traders Really Focus On

03:03 — The Rise of Day Trading

08:00 — Becoming a Trader

14:06 — The Harsh Truth About Trading

24:20 — Why Bernd Stands Out

27:25 — Beginner Trading Advice

36:51 — Swing Trading Explained

43:15 — What People Actually Trade

53:18 — Trading Myths Debunked

57:01 — Market Outlook for 2026

1:14:31 — The Trader’s Blueprint

1:15:29 — AI & Algo Trading: Bernd’s Take

1:18:09 — “Set and Forget” Trading Philosophy

1:23:48 — Passion Comes After Skill

1:30:30 — Realistic Expectations for New Traders

1:39:45 — The #1 Mistake Traders Make

1:41:24 — Advice to a 20-Year-Old Bernd