Trading the financial markets can be a rollercoaster, but with the right strategy, it’s possible to turn a small investment into a significant profit. Recently, I grew my $4,000 account to $40,000 in a single trade using a price action rejection strategy.

Here’s how I did it, step by step.

Understanding Price Action Rejections

Price action rejection focuses on how price interacts with key support and resistance levels. The technique relies on patterns like bullish engulfing candles and rejection candles, which signal potential reversals or continuations, offering entry points with a favorable risk-to-reward ratio.

The Setup

On June 19, 2025, at around 12:41 PM PKT, I spotted a promising setup on a major currency pair. The price approached a strong support level, marked by green candles followed by a significant red rejection candle—indicating bears were stepping in but couldn’t hold the price down. This was followed by a bullish engulfing candle, confirming buyer interest.

Support Level: The price had bounced multiple times, reinforcing its strength.

Rejection Candle: A large red candle was followed by a bullish engulfing candle.

Entry Point: I entered the trade at the close of the bullish engulfing candle, anticipating an upward move.

Risk Management

With only $4,000 at stake, I prioritized risk management. I set a stop-loss just below the support level, risking about 1% of my account ($40). My take-profit target was set at a resistance level three times the distance of my stop-loss, aiming for a 1:3 risk-to-reward ratio.

The Trade Execution

As the trade unfolded, the price confirmed bullish momentum with each green candle pushing higher. Within 48 hours, it hit my take-profit zone, yielding a $36,000 profit and bringing my account to $40,000.

Key Lessons Learned

Patience: Waiting for the right setup was crucial.

Discipline: Sticking to my stop-loss and take-profit levels kept emotions in check.

Chart Analysis: Studying patterns guided my entry and exit points.

This trade showcased the potential of price action rejection strategies when executed precisely. While not every trade will deliver a 900% return, this experience has solidified my confidence in the approach. Always backtest and practice with small amounts before scaling up.

Disclaimer: Trading involves significant risk, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This is my personal experience and not financial advice.