Enter Giorgio Cohen. He didn’t just survive the madness of the market — he figured it out. Amsterdam-born, now living in Groningen, he’s been trading since 2021. Oh, and he was one of the guys who bought Dogecoin at $0.04.
So, what does he know that most traders don’t? Let’s find out.
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Interviewer: Tell us about your assessment experience. How many accounts have you purchased, and have you passed?
Giorgio: I’ve gone through it a couple of times and have multiple accounts. I believe I started at the end of summer 2024. I managed to get a return and essentially tripled the money I initially put in.
Interviewer: What emotions did you experience at that moment?
Giorgio: A roller coaster 😅 Especially with funded accounts and the way I trade them alongside cryptocurrencies — the platform’s spread is quite large. There’s often a gap between where you want to place a trade and what the platform actually executes. That makes it challenging, but it’s definitely doable. You just have to approach it as a test. If you overcome the smaller challenges within the assessment itself, you can pass. Getting funded and receiving the first payouts has definitely been a wild ride.
Interviewer: Speaking of emotions, can you share a time when your psychological state led to a big mistake?
Giorgio: Yes. I used to trade without a stop loss. On a $20K account, for example, you can only lose up to $2,000 before the account is drained. I’ve made mistakes where I didn’t set a stop loss, and the trade kept running down — sometimes to $18,000 or $17,000, and on bigger accounts, the losses were even larger.
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That’s definitely one of the biggest lessons I’ve learned from trading with funded accounts. You have to focus on making winning trades and managing risk properly. It’s been a huge psychological shift for me.
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Interviewer: Any other conclusions maybe? Or just this one?
Giorgio: Don’t let emotions control your decisions. You need to document everything — your entry price, why you’re taking the trade, your stop loss, and your take profit levels. If you can manage your emotions, you’ll make much better trades.
Interviewer: Exactly, I couldn’t have said it better! So, as we all know, sometimes we need a guiding hand to navigate obstacles. In Sabio, that’s our mentor, Oleg. Have you had a mentorship session with him? And if not, are there any topics you’d like to discuss with him in the future? I’m sure he’d provide great insights.
Giorgio: I’ve been trading for two and a half years now, so I already have other mentors. But of course, I’d still be interested — there’s always something to learn from every human being. I think what I could focus on more is exploring different strategies. I’m using some now, but there are so many approaches you can take with a funded account.
Interviewer: Speaking of insights, what are some of the less obvious lessons in trading psychology? We all know that trading after a loss isn’t always a good idea, but it seems like you understand that trading psychology goes much deeper than that.
Giorgio: Absolutely. The key thing to realize is that there are already traders who have been funded and made a lot of money. That means success is possible — it’s not just theory. But you have to dig deep into that knowledge yourself.
There are so many people — call them influencers, educators, or just experienced traders — who talk about money and trading. But at the end of the day, you have to internalize those lessons and apply them in a way that works for you. Others have already done it, and their stories are out there.
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The real challenge is adapting what you learn to your own mindset and strategy and seeing how far it can take you.
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Interviewer: Let’s do a little role-play. Imagine I’ve been doing well, but suddenly, the market shifts — and not in my favor. Should I keep trading, and what would you advise me to do in that situation?
Giorgio: First of all, as I mentioned earlier, everything you do in trading should be documented. When you go on a winning streak, take a step back — enjoy your winnings, treat yourself, and take a break.
If the market turns against you, don’t force trades. Instead, step away for a couple of weeks, analyze what changed, and come back with a fresh perspective. There’s a big prize at the end, and the goal is to keep moving towards it without unnecessary risks. Risk management is real — if you lose it all, you lose it all, not someone else. So, take a break when needed, but always come back with a clear mind.
Interviewer: Let’s be honest — I’m pretty sure that in your trading career, you’ve had a few stressful trades, right? What are some of the most stressful ones you’ve had while trading with Sabio?
Giorgio: It wasn’t necessarily stressful in a bad way, but more like high stakes. The key is to always look at the bigger picture and understand market timing.
For example, while trading Bitcoin with Sabio, I knew that certain events shape the market — like presidential elections. Timing matters. If you understand that, you won’t just guess if the price will go up or down — you’ll recognize the bigger pattern.
Take Bitcoin’s last surge: when it shot up from $68,000 to $102,000, then pulled back a bit. If you understand the market cycles, you can position yourself ahead of time instead of reacting emotionally. Of course, it was scary because things could have gone the other way — but they haven’t 🙏
Interviewer: As you know, we offer advanced indicators and tools for trading analysis. But do they really help when the market situation turns ugly or even devastating?
Giorgio: Honestly, I don’t use a lot of indicators myself. I mainly rely on support and resistance levels and manual chart analysis. I prefer drawing my own levels rather than depending on indicators. So, I haven’t had much experience using the indicators on the platform.
Interviewer: All right, let’s imagine I’m a rookie who just bought a Prime tariff at Sabio. I mean, once I get funded, I can trade with $650,000. It’s my first day of trading, and I’m checking everything — not twice, but ten times. And honestly, I’m panicking. How do I break through it?
Giorgio: Take your time. Let the price come to your entry instead of chasing it. Just because an entry isn’t there right now doesn’t mean it won’t be there soon. Patience is key — if you wait for the right setup instead of forcing trades, you’ll make better decisions.
Interviewer: That’s wise. You know, I’ve heard so many times that overthinking is actually the cause of a lack of confidence. Do you think that’s true?
Giorgio: Absolutely.
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When you overthink, you hesitate — you get stuck in your head instead of taking action. And action is what leads to results.
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I changed my mindset on this at the beginning of last year.
I realized that instead of thinking and talking about doing something, you just have to do it. That shift in mentality has brought me here, and I couldn’t be happier.
Interviewer: But how do you build this confidence? This is something a lot of traders struggle with, especially after multiple losses in a row.
Giorgio: There are only two options — it’s binary. Price will either go up or down. So, you have to make a decision.
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The real question is: Will you let a losing streak push you out of the market completely, or will you learn from it and come back stronger?
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At the end of the day, trading is about seeing the bigger picture. If you manage your finances well — especially if you’re trading on the side while having a ‘normal’ job — then losses won’t shake you as much. That’s the key to staying calm and collected.
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Interviewer: And now, it’s time to put you to the test! I start a sentence, and you finish it. Ready?
#1: When faced with a series of losses, a trader should…?
Giorgio: Look at their notes, take a few days off, and come back with a clear head. The market will always be there, and losses are just part of the process. If you analyze what went wrong, you can bounce back and recover.
Interviewer: And what about strategy? Should a trader keep doing what they were doing, or should they adjust?
Giorgio: It depends on the market cycle. There are four different market cycles, and if you can identify where you are — whether you’re transitioning from Cycle 1 to 2, 2 to 3, or 3 to 4 — you’ll know what kind of trades to take. Recognizing market conditions is key to adapting your strategy effectively.
Interviewer: Sounds like a lot of math 🤪 But it’s not just that, really
#2: If a trader feels overconfident after a winning streak, they should…?
Giorgio: Celebrate — but with limits. I always treat myself when I win. Whether it’s a few hundred bucks or a few thousand, I take 10-20% and spend it on some luxury items. Then, I get back to the market. You can always make more, but staying disciplined is crucial.
#3: Let’s imagine this scenario: a trader is making successful trades based on a specific strategy but ignores the emotional toll. This could eventually lead to… what, in your opinion?
Giorgio: Euphoria. When you let trades run and keep winning, you start feeling invincible. You get caught up in the excitement and lose sight of discipline. But, of course, the opposite can also happen — you take too many losses, and it drains your account completely.
#4: If a trader frequently changes their strategy after some minor losses, it’s a sign of…?
Giorgio: Weakness. It means they never fully trusted their strategy in the first place. Chasing new strategies over and over won’t help — it just leads to inconsistency.
That said, if you’re on a losing streak, small adjustments can sometimes be useful. But constantly jumping from one method to another? That’s just fear in disguise.
#5: If a trader consistently overtrades, even when their strategy doesn’t call for it, they’re most likely struggling with…?
Giorgio: A gap in knowledge. They’re so close 🤏 to being a profitable trader, but they’re missing one last piece of the puzzle.
They already know how to trade, but they haven’t fully mastered discipline, patience, or risk management. The theories are all out there — they just have to find them and apply them.
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Interviewer: Finally, I’d love for you to share some wisdom with our newbie traders. Could you briefly highlight some key lessons about market psychology that you realized while trading at Sabio?
Giorgio: Absolutely. There are a few core lessons that every trader should keep in mind. I’ve already mentioned some of them, but they’re worth repeating.
One of the biggest things you can do is keep a journal — not just for trading, but for life in general. Write everything down. What trades did you take? Why? What was your mindset that day?
It might not seem important in the moment, but when you hit a rough patch (losing streaks, self-doubt, bad decisions), your past notes will help you see where you went wrong and how to get back on track. Even if you struggle for weeks, reviewing your own history can guide you back.
Because at the end of the day, the real reward is waiting for those who can stay in the game 👑
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Giorgio Cohen’s story proves something important: trading isn’t just about knowing when to buy and sell — it’s about not losing your mind in the process.
The market will mess with you. You’ll win, feel invincible, then lose and question everything. The trick? Stay disciplined, take notes, and remember that the market isn’t out to get you — it just doesn’t care about you.
Winning traders don’t just trade well. They think well. And if you can master your emotions as well as your strategy, you’ll be ahead of 90% of traders.
SabioTrade is where traders like Giorgio prove that success is possible if you play the long game. Are you in or are you out?
