The Day Trading Show

How I Made $45K in 1 Month with Prop Firms

September 19, 2026·51 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

In this episode, Austin Silver sits down with Zarb (Zach Arbucci), a profitable prop trader who just took home $45K in payouts in a single month. We dive deep into:✅ How he structured accounts across Top One Futures & Futures Elite✅ Why lower contract sizing led to bigger profits✅ The difference between New York & Asia session trading strategies✅ Managing multiple accounts without burning out✅ The mental game: trading when you don't need the money✅ Why prop firms are a net positive for retail traders✅ What's next: scaling to 6-figures with copy trading✅ Live account transitions & account selection edge✅ The truth about rushing payouts vs. playing the long gameZarb shares his journey from struggling trader to consistent six-figure annual payouts, the mistakes he made early on, and exactly how he's positioning himself for even bigger months ahead.

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