Michelle Williams, known for her acting career, was a successful futures trader who won the Robbins World Cup Championship of Futures Trading in 1997.
Trading futures involves high risk due to leverage and margin, making it a zero-sum environment where every gain is someone else's loss.
Many traders jump into futures trading without proper preparation, leading to significant gains or losses without real understanding of the market.
Some platforms offer non-withdrawable bonus capital for trading, providing a controlled environment with real consequences to help beginners learn without risking their own funds.