When I first joined MelbourneFX, I carried a fair bit of baggage from past trading experiences. I’d been through platforms that looked good on the surface but fell apart when tested, slow responses, sudden fees, and worst of all, the constant pressure to deposit more. That left me wary, so when I started here, my goal was simply to test things slowly and see if they lived up to their word. The first noticeable difference was the structure. My account manager, Michael Miller, didn’t just hand me a list of “hot trades” or push for quick deposits. Instead, the focus was squarely on risk management. We went over how much to risk per trade, how to set stop-losses properly, and why consistency matters more than any single big win. At the time, I’ll admit it felt restrictive. I had moments where I wanted to jump in heavier, chase momentum, or “make back” losses quickly. But every time, I was reminded that discipline would keep my account alive in the long run. And it worked. Over the course of about a year, I’ve built my account steadily to just over $30,000, with net profits of around $6,500. That didn’t come from one big win, it came from sticking to the plan, taking smaller positions, and not letting emotions dictate my trades. It’s been a slower climb than I might have dreamed of at the start, but it’s been far more stable and far less stressful. Withdrawals have been another area where MelbourneFX has shown consistency. I made my first withdrawal after a few months, just $800, to see how it would go. The funds landed in my wallet within two working days. Since then, I’ve processed several more, ranging between $1,000 and $2,500 each, all arriving without drama. That alone has given me confidence to keep trading larger volumes. It’s one thing to see profits on a screen, but having them safely in your own account is the true test of a broker’s reliability. Along the way, I’ve also learned to expand my trading horizons. I still stick mainly to forex, but I’ve added commodities like gold and oil, as well as a couple of index trades. Diversifying has helped reduce the stress of relying on one market alone, and it’s something I wouldn’t have done without the steady push from Michael Miller. Looking back, what I value most isn’t just the profit but the shift in how I approach trading. I’m no longer reacting emotionally or treating every position as make-or-break. Instead, I trade with rules, with patience, and with the understanding that growth comes from steady steps, not big gambles. For me, MelbourneFX has been the difference between another failed attempt and finally building something sustainable.