Executive Summary: From Startup Visionary to Trading Expert: Viraj Chaudhary shares insights into his path to trading, the lessons learned, and how Tradefluenza is empowering the next generation of traders. Let's dive into expert insights with Followme Interview.
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Background & Journey in Trading
Q1 | Followme: Could you introduce yourself and provide some background on what you do?
Viraj: My name is Viraj Chaudhary (also known as Abhishek Chaudhary), and my journey into trading has been anything but conventional. I come from a background in Computer Science Engineering (B.Tech CSE) and began my career working with ambitious ventures. Over the years, I had the opportunity to lead companies like PixxeliQ, and later became a founding member of eFeed, one of India’s most promising agritech startups. My professional path was firmly set in technology and startups—trading wasn’t even on my radar back then.
Q2 | Followme: How did you first get started in trading?
Viraj: The turning point came while I was building eFeed. My co-founder and I noticed something surprising: many of our employees were dabbling in trading. Unfortunately, most of them weren’t finding success—they were falling into the traps of fake trading gurus and online scams. I became curious about why so many intelligent people were losing money and why there was such a lack of transparency in the trading education space. The deeper I explored, the clearer it became: most so-called gurus weren’t sharing real P&L statements, and genuine learning resources were scarce.
Q3 | Followme: What motivated you to build Tradefluenza?
Viraj: This frustration became fuel. I decided to start trading myself, partly out of curiosity, partly to see if there was a way to do it right. Along this journey, I met Rishav Negi, who would later become my co-founder. We were both trading full-time by then, and together we came to a simple realization: this industry needed change. That’s when we launched Tradefluenza—a platform built to connect aspiring traders with verified profitable mentors, while also creating offline events and collaboration hubs to make learning more transparent, interactive, and community-driven.
All three co-founders of Tradefluenza, from left to right: Aamirulhoda Ansari, Viraj (Abhishek) Chaudhary, and Rishav Negi
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Trading Strategy & Insights
Q4 | Followme: What is your trading strategy, and what is your go-to trading approach?
Viraj: I’ve now been trading for about five years, though the first 1.5 years were a steep learning curve. Like many traders, I had to go through failures before reaching consistent profitability. My trading approach is straightforward yet disciplined. I start by analyzing big timeframes to understand the overall market direction, then narrow down to the daily timeframe for execution.
My go-to strategy is directional trading using pure price action. I don’t rely on complicated indicators; I focus on clean charts, momentum, and key support/resistance levels. The cornerstone of my approach is not the strategy itself but the risk management behind it.
Q5 | Followme: How do you manage risk in your trades? Could you share some of your top risk management techniques?
Viraj: When it comes to managing risk, I keep things extremely strict:
I risk only 1% of my capital per trade.
I aim for at least 2% reward per trade, maintaining a 1:2 risk-to-reward ratio.
I take only one trade per day, which helps me avoid overtrading.
Most importantly, I maintain a detailed trading journal. I record my stop-loss, target, win accuracy, and session notes consistently. This allows me to analyze patterns, identify strengths and weaknesses, and continuously refine my edge.
For me, risk management isn’t optional—it’s survival. Anyone can make money in a good market, but staying in the game long enough to build consistency requires discipline.
Market Trends & Predictions:
Q6 | Followme: What are your thoughts on the current market conditions? Are there any trends or sectors you're particularly bullish or bearish on right now?
Viraj: Right now, I’m very bullish on gold. The global geopolitical environment and macroeconomic trends are creating a strong case for it. Historically, gold has always been a safe-haven asset in uncertain times, and I believe the current conditions will only strengthen that position further.
Mindset & Psychology in Trading:
Q7 | Followme: How do you deal with the emotional ups and downs that come with trading? Do you have any tips for staying focused and not getting overwhelmed by emotions?
Viraj: If I had to pick one factor that separates successful traders from those who quit, it would be mindset. The emotional ups and downs of trading can be brutal. Profits feel exhilarating, while losses can be devastating if you’re not prepared mentally. Over time, I’ve learned that emotional discipline is just as important as technical skill.
The way I manage emotions is by creating balance in life. I divide my time between trading, business, and family. I trade only during a specific session, and only when I feel completely in control of my state of mind. If I’m distracted, stressed, or fatigued, I don’t trade.
Another shift that helped me was changing my perspective on money in the market. I see profits and losses as just numbers—like game points. That detachment reduces emotional swings.
For beginners, my advice is to start very small. Don’t obsess over the money at first. Instead, focus on how price moves, how your strategy performs, and how your emotions react. Once you normalize these movements, psychological pressure eases, and trading becomes more systematic.
Q8 | Followme: If you could give one piece of advice to traders who are feeling stuck or frustrated, what would it be?
Viraj: For traders who are currently stuck or frustrated, my advice is simple: keep going, start small, identify what works for you, sharpen your strengths, and stick to one plan. The temptation to jump strategies or chase shortcuts is strong, but consistency is what truly compounds over time.
Trading is not a sprint; it’s a marathon. If you can survive the early phases of losses and self-doubt, you’ll eventually find clarity. And when that happens, trading becomes one of the most empowering skill sets in the world.
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Future Outlook:
Q9 | Followme: What legacy would you like to leave behind in the trading community?
Viraj: Looking ahead, my vision goes beyond personal trading success. I want to leave behind a legacy for the trading community. My mission is to set a new standard and prove that trading is not gambling. It’s math, probability, and discipline. If approached smartly, it can change lives and even generations. Through Tradefluenza, I want to build an ecosystem where transparency, mentorship, and collaboration are the norm—not the exception.
Closing Thoughts:
Q10 | Followme: Any final thoughts or message you’d like to share to wrap up this interview?
Viraj: From building agritech ventures to trading full-time and now running Tradefluenza, my journey has been a mix of startups, risks, and resilience. Each step taught me something new: startups taught me about building systems, trading taught me about patience and probability, and Tradefluenza taught me how to create impact at scale.
At the end of the day, I want to be remembered not just as a trader, but as someone who helped change the narrative of trading in India—from scams and speculation to transparency, mentorship, and community.
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