Test Your Trading Potential: Take The Quiz and See Whether You’re Market-Ready

Everyone who steps into the financial markets dreams of profit and financial independence. But the real question is: are you actually ready? Do you have the knowledge, discipline, risk-management skills, and the ability to act quickly when the moment comes? Trading isn’t just charts and strategies. It is an ongoing process of self-development and improvement.

Take our quick, no-nonsense quiz to evaluate your potential and see where you stand. At the end, you’ll get not only your score but also clear, practical recommendations to boost your readiness for the market.

Quiz: Assess how ready you are to trade

Choose the option for each question that describes you best. Be honest with yourself!

1. How do you typically plan your large purchases or projects?
   A. Impulsively, relying on luck and hoping things work out.
   B. Roughly, with some preparation, but always ready to adjust as needed.
   C. Thoroughly, with a clear budget, deadlines, and a solid Plan B for any scenario.
2. What is a stop loss?
   A. Something trading-related that seems complicated; I’m not sure yet.
   B. A stop-loss order, but I don’t always place one when I feel confident in my trade.
   C. My go-to tool for protecting my deposit; I never make trades without calculating it.
3. How much of your deposit are you willing to risk in a single trade?
   A. My entire deposit for quick profit. / I’m not sure how much I should risk yet.
   B. About 5–10% if the signal looks good and I want to take the chance.
   C. Strictly 1–2%. That’s my non-negotiable rule, no matter how strong the signal is.
4. How do you react to failure or a major mistake?
   A. I get frustrated or angry, sometimes look for someone to blame, or even feel like giving up.
   B. I analyze what went wrong, but I can still get emotional, especially when trying to recoup what I lost.
   C. I inspect the situation with a cool head, learn from it, adjust my approach, and move forward, treating it as a learning curve.
5. How do you decide to open a trade?
   A. Based on advice from a chat, a blogger, or simply a gut feeling.
   B. I check a couple of indicators, read recent news, and look for some confirmation.
   C. I follow my trading strategy, confirm the signals, and stick to my risk management.
6. If a task requires waiting and routine preparation, what do you do?
   A. I lose interest quickly; I need fast results, or else I get bored.
   B. I complete the task, but I get tired of it, and keep waiting for active market moves and developments.
   C. I work step by step, patiently wait for the right moment, and value consistency.
7. Your last 3–4 trades were unprofitable. What’s next?
   A. I try to recoup, increase my position size, and look for the “perfect” signal to recover losses.
   B. I close the terminal and take a break, but then I start searching again for a fast entry to recover losses.
   C. I analyze each trade, check my strategy again, reduce risks, or take a full break until the situation becomes clearer.
8. You see a chance to make a lot of money, but to make it happen, you need to break the rules or go against your principles. What will you do?
   A. I’ll take the risk if no one finds out. The chances seem high, and money is money.
   B. I’ll think about it, but I’ll most likely decline, understanding the possible consequences of this decision.
   C. My rules and principles are non-negotiable. I’m not willing to break them for quick profit.

Test results: Your market potential

Now calculate your score: Each “A” answer is worth 1 point, “B” is worth 2 points, and “C” is worth 3 points.

8 to 15 points: You’re just getting started, and that’s great! You have potential, but it needs to be fully uncovered.

Your type: You’re motivated and eager to learn, but you’re missing a system, deeper knowledge, and a clear understanding of risks. That’s okay! What matters now is building a strong foundation so you don’t repeat mistakes that drain your deposit.

Your next step: Your main investment at this stage is training and building the right foundation for future success.

16 to 22 points: An active trader. You can achieve much more with the right support.

Your type: You’re ready to get the ball rolling and already have some understanding of the market. But there are gaps in your risk management, or you may lack enough starting capital for bigger steps. You’re eager to practice, but you need an extra push.

Your next step: You need not only knowledge but also guidance from seasoned traders and additional resources. Insights from experienced Cartel mentors — plus the opportunity to expand your trading capital — will help you break through the glass ceiling and move toward consistent, confident trades.

23 to 24 points: Future pro. You’re a natural trader. Keep scaling up!

Your type: Congratulations! You’ve got all the ingredients for real success: discipline, a hunger to learn, sharp analytical thinking, and a healthy approach to risk. Your true potential opens up when you start managing larger capital.

Your next step: To fully unleash your skills, you need access to larger capital, and you don’t have to spend years building it. Become a prop trader and manage up to $200,000 with confidence. Try prop trading and work with your broker’s capital instead of limiting yourself to your own. And if you want focused prep for the Prop Challenge — testing your strategy before managing real funds — our mentors are ready to guide you every step of the way.

No matter where you stand today, know that at Cartel, we believe in your trading potential and are ready to help you unlock it. Move forward confidently among like-minded people, and our mentors will always be there to share their experience and knowledge!