What does it actually take to trade with serious capital — beyond charts, tips, and hype? In this episode, proprietary trader Viram Jain breaks down how professional traders think about risk, discipline, systems, and long-term consistency. From early mistakes to managing large capital in equity derivatives, this conversation focuses on process over predictions. We discuss: – Trading vs investing – Early mistakes traders make – Position sizing and risk management at scale – How systematic trading works in practice – Managing drawdowns and emotional discipline – How to trade Crypto the right way – Why capital protection matters more than quick gains – What aspiring traders should focus on first This episode is designed for anyone who wants to understand how real traders operate with clarity, structure, and responsibility. Watch till the end for Viram’s advice to those aiming to become full-time traders managing serious capital. Timestamps: 00:00 – Trailer 02:20 – Meet Viram Jain & what he does 03:02 – How Viram entered the trading world 08:42 – Trading vs Investing – key differences 09:58 – Leveraged trading explained simply 12:36 – Early trading mistakes 27:46 – Position sizing and why it matters 30:20 – Long & Short strategies explained 31:00 – What systematic trading really means 33:23 – How a trading strategy is built 41:45 – Risk management at serious scale 47:46 – Using loan against property for trading – insights 49:53 – Role of crypto 54:48 – Choosing the right trading platform 55:45 – Copy trading 56:46 – Rapid Fire with Viram Jain 58:45 – Final advice for aspiring full-time traders Follow Sudarshan Praveen on: / sudarshan1798 / sudarshan-praveen-807542147 Follow us on our social channels! Instagram: / thestrategicpulse Linkedin: / thestrategicpulse YouTube: / @thestrategicpulse