The Trading Ranchformerly CowboyFX
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THE TRADING RANCH / WITH AJ
Real conversations with the traders who lived it. Get to know the people, see the process, and find your place at the Ranch.
THE RANCH / IN 96 SECONDS
AJ walks through live trading, the AI Coach and VIP Journal, with member-shared results.
Education only. Trading involves risk; member results vary and are not guaranteed.
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There’s more to a trader’s journey than a screenshot. Hear Cian and Izzy tell their stories, in full.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT / 02 — CIAN
Cian joins AJ to share the story behind his reported $29,771 Apex payout in eight trading days.
Member-reported experience. Results vary; not independently audited.
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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT / 03 — IZZY
Izzy returns one year later to talk with AJ about his reported $225K prop-firm payout milestone.
Member-reported experience. Results vary; not independently audited.
Watch the full interview ↗FIND YOUR STARTING POINT
A place to learn, a process to follow, and support along the way.
Meet other traders, explore the conversations, and get to know the Ranch. Free to join with a Discord account.
Join the free DiscordJoin AJ for live trading and experience the approach for yourself.
Explore live tradingJournal your decisions, review your trades, and get personal feedback from AJ.
Apply for mentorshipLIVE TRADING ACCESS
Join me for live trading and experience it for yourself with a 7-day free trial. Your VIP membership also includes the AI Coach and VIP Journal for the work between sessions.
Explore the member toolsYour invitation to trade with the Ranch.
Start my 7-day free trial Apply for the mentorship Your 7-day free trial renews as a paid monthly subscription unless canceled. Cancel in Whop before your trial ends to avoid the first charge. Review the subscription and billing terms at checkout.THE WORK BETWEEN SESSIONS
Bring a question to the AI Coach. Keep the decisions in your journal. Two tools to help you look at your trading with more context, included with VIP and mentorship.
A second look at your process, through the lens of AJ’s approach.
“What stands out about the entry I marked on this chart?”
“What patterns show up in my journal?”
“Can we talk through my mindset after this session?”
Your questions. Your context. Space to reflect.
3 coach messages per day, shared across VIP and mentorship. Resets at midnight Pacific. AI coaching is optional.
Sign in to the AI CoachYour sessions in a calendar. The story behind each number, one click away.
I recorded my entry, the reason behind it, and what I want to review next session.
Select a highlighted day to explore. These are fictional examples, not member results.
Your journal stays available after your daily coach messages are used. No broker connection needed.
Sign in to your VIP JournalJoin VIP through Whop, or sign in with your existing VIP or mentorship account. Mentorship includes all VIP tools, with personal trade feedback from AJ in the mentorship workspace.
AI replies are educational observations, not trade signals or personal replies from AJ. AI can make mistakes. Sending coach messages requires consent to save text for AJ’s review; using AI requires a separate opt-in. Read the privacy details.
THE RANCH / PERSONAL MENTORSHIP
Tell AJ where you are in your trading journey, and what you want to work on.
Keep a record of your futures trades and the decisions behind them.
Reflect on your sessions, your habits, and what you want to improve.
Bring your process into the conversation with trade reviews and personal feedback.
No need to have it all figured out.
Start with an honest picture of where you are.
PROCESS BEFORE PROFITS.
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER
AJ will review it and reach out using your details.
Applying doesn’t enroll you in the mentorship or charge you.
One of the channel’s most-watched student conversations. Hear the journey behind the headline.
Member-reported experience. Results vary; not independently audited.
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Eric joins AJ for the full conversation about his reported Topstep payout.
Member-reported experience. Results vary; not independently audited.
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Chris sits down with AJ to talk about his experience and the work behind it.
Member-reported experience. Results vary; not independently audited.
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IN PERSON / LIVESTREAM REPLAYONE-ON-ONE WITH A STUDENT
An in-person trading session with Kevin, followed by his Topstep payout request. Filmed and livestreamed.
Watch the full session ↗02 / INSIDE THE COMMUNITY
Member-shared milestones from The Trading Ranch and AJ’s Instagram story highlights.
SHARED BY THE COMMUNITY
Explore the Ranch’s member-shared payout screenshots below, or watch the collection of student stories from AJ’s Instagram highlights.
4:59 of member-shared stories from AJ’s Instagram highlights.
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VIEW SHARED RECEIPT →POST YOUR PROFITS / FASTLANER
$22,000+Member-reported cumulative payouts, shared with Topstep bank-payment screenshots.
Original Discord post Members-only
VIEW SHARED RECEIPT →PAYOUT CLUB / RPZ
$5,982The shared payment email confirms the amount. Transfer to the bank was processing at the time of the post.
Original Discord post Members-only
VIEW SHARED RECEIPT →POST YOUR PROFITS / KIMBERLY
$5,000Amount reported by Kimberly; the attached Topstep email confirms approval and processing.
Original Discord post Members-onlyIndividual experiences and member-reported results are not independently audited or representative of every trader. Trading involves risk; past results do not guarantee future performance.
03 / WATCH THE PROCESS
Follow AJ’s Topstep and Lucid evaluation videos from the channel, with the decisions and process in view.
TOPSTEP / EVALUATION BREAKDOWN
AJ breaks down his approach to passing the Topstep $50K evaluation.
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LUCID / EVALUATION BREAKDOWN
A full look at AJ’s Lucid evaluation process and the trades behind it.
Watch the full breakdown ↗04 / MEET YOUR HOST
Formerly CowboyFX.
I’m a University of California graduate. I have a computer science degree and a mathematics degree. I trade using the principles I learned from both: structured thinking, probability, and a repeatable process.
You may know me as CowboyFX. Today, I share my work as @ajdoestrading. I created The Trading Ranch to share that approach and give traders a place to learn together. On my channel, you’ll find trading breakdowns and honest conversations with students about their journeys.
Follow @ajdoestrading05 / THE RESOURCE DESK
Prop firms, brokers, and trading tools. Use the links below and apply the listed code where available.
Affiliate disclosure: I may earn a commission when you sign up or purchase through these links. Check each provider’s current terms, fees, eligibility, and offer before purchasing.
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THE TRADING RANCH / MENTORSHIP
Your private workspace for futures trades, daily journaling, and feedback from AJ. Track your process, submit trades, and put your next lesson into practice.
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Your journal. Your progress. Your next step.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Explore the community, meet other traders, and start learning.
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