Welcome to the June Edition of Tribe Monthly… where the noise dies down, and the real ones rise up.
This isn’t just a newsletter. It’s a spotlight on what happens when discipline meets vision, when a community stops talking and starts doing. This month, we’ve seen walls break. Comfort zones tested. We’ve watched Tribers step into the arena — not just to trade, but to transform. From bold breakthroughs to powerful reminders of why we started, the energy in here is real. It’s raw. And it’s only getting louder.
So buckle up. You’re about to meet the voices, the stories, the wild moments, and the wins that shaped the Tribe this month.
LET’S GET INTO IT, SHALL WE?
The Power of Quiet Consistency: Inside the Trading Journey of Dedication
In the fast-paced world of online trading, it’s easy to get distracted by the loudest voices — the ones shouting about overnight success, risky flips, and big wins. But real traders know that true success is rarely loud. It’s consistent. It’s disciplined. And often, it looks a lot like Jaco Vermeulen.
A member of MoneyTribe21 since January 22, 2025, Jaco didn’t join the community hoping for shortcuts or secret strategies. He joined because, in his words, “If I could get just one profitable idea a month from the Tribe, it would pay for itself.” What he found was far more than that…
From Rugby Fields to Funded Accounts
Jaco’s story doesn’t start in front of a screen. It starts on a farm, where he grew up with little and learned early that if you want something, you work for it. He became a professional athlete, playing junior rugby for the Lions, and eventually secured a senior contract. But life had other plans. Two torn ACLs in the same year ended his career before it fully took off.
While others were playing PlayStation, Jaco was hustling — coaching golf to private school kids, studying full-time, and training professionally, all to make ends meet. “Rugby paid for my studies. I was working, training, studying — doing everything I could to build a future. Eventually, I realised rugby wouldn’t last forever.”
He shifted gears. Finished his BCom Honours in Logistics Management. Took a pay cut to get into the workforce. Played club rugby on the side for extra income. And when his first child was born, he walked away from rugby completely to focus on being present and building long-term stability. Since then, he’s worked his way up — launching a local office for a global logistics company (where he still works today), while running his own consulting business on the side.
Trading didn’t replace his responsibilities. It added to his vision. “I firmly believe that with discipline, patience, and a commitment to sticking to the rules, trading can be a path where I make a real impact.” And he’s proving it one trade, one lesson, one structured decision at a time.
Since joining the Tribe, Jaco has withdrawn over $23,000 from funded accounts — not from oversized trades or lucky breaks, but from clean setups, measured risk, and an unshakable process.
These numbers are the result of structure. Of knowing when to enter, when to sit out, and when to walk away from the chart. As Jaco puts it, “It’s all about being consistent — not a cowboy.”
Despite his experience, Jaco didn’t skip steps. He began with the Forex Basics course, worked his way into the Advanced program, and applied each layer of insight with discipline. RSI and moving averages — tools he’d previously ignored — now became new sources of confluence. The TradingView chart breakdowns helped him see gold from a fresh perspective. But it was the 8 Pillars program that pulled everything into alignment. “I was already in a focused season — training daily, doing Dry January, cutting out distractions. The Pillars gave me structure in areas I didn’t even realise I needed it. Especially around money and mindset.”
He’s nearly completed the full program — not because he rushed it, but because he implemented it with intent. Layer by layer, habit by habit, so it sticks. “It didn’t feel like coincidence. It felt like destiny.”
Learning Never Stops
There isn’t a day Jaco skips the daily gold market analysis. Even when he’s not trading, he’s watching, learning, refining. “Sometimes it’s just one line, one comment, that flips the way I see a setup. That’s what keeps me steady.” And that steady, quiet focus is what sets him apart.
Why This Matters
Jaco’s story is not about overnight success. It’s about staying power. About the difference between chasing the market and building a relationship with it. About understanding that trading is not about being right. It’s about being consistent! He doesn’t need to post every payout or shout about every win. He’s too busy doing the work. “This platform is more than just about Forex — it’s a powerful tool for mindset and personal growth. I genuinely believe your subscription will pay for itself within the first couple of trades.”
This is what an up-and-coming trader looks like. And it’s exactly what the MoneyTribe is here to build.
Unf*ck Your Trading: The Experiment With a Mirror
This experiment isn’t a competition. It’s a reset. We launched the Unf*ck Your Trading Experiment to strip things down and help our Tribers face their biggest trading problems — not just through theory, but through data. Real people. Real setups. Real mistakes and real growth.
Justin’s been tracking every move inside the experiment, building a collective dataset that reveals the patterns: hesitation, overtrading, ignoring structure, bad risk, poor timing. The numbers don’t lie! This is your chance to stop guessing and start fixing your trading — by learning the anatomy of a trade, understanding where your edge breaks down, and finally seeing the root cause in your results.
We’re already in Version 2.0 — tighter rules, stricter limits, and zero room for EGO! Because this isn’t about how much you can make. It’s about proving you know how to trade properly, before you step into the live market.
The Tribe Overview Dashboard
This is the heartbeat of the experiment. A live, dynamic snapshot of the Tribe’s collective performance. It tracks total P/L, active trader participation, disqualifications, win/loss ratios, breaches, and average risk metrics. But it’s not about the totals. It’s about what the numbers reveal — hesitation, poor structure, emotional entries, and missed opportunities. This is where we get the full picture of how the Tribe is doing as a unit, and where the real breakthroughs begin.
Leaderboard View
Track the Tribe in real time. This is where transparency meets accountability. See exactly where every Tribe Trader stands, from profit and breach status to total trades placed. Every decision adds up here, and the leaderboard makes it crystal clear who’s managing their edge… and who’s getting in their own way.
Trader Profile View
This view breaks down a trader’s entire performance. Every entry, every result, every decision. From win rate to drawdown, average R:R to trade recovery. It reveals how you trade, not just what you trade. Because it’s never just about profit — it’s about how you manage your risk, structure your setups, and handle pressure when it counts.
Justin uses this trade dashboard to identify patterns. To see what’s holding our Tribe Traders back, and to refine what we teach so we can get more of our community over the line and into consistent profitability. There’s no other system like this — one that breaks down individual behaviour across every single trade and zooms out to show the macro-level patterns too.
We built this for one reason: to go above and beyond for our Tribe — and to give every Tribe Trader a real, measurable way to master this skill. Because trading isn’t just about taking setups. It’s about learning how to think like a professional, read fundamentals, master your own mindset, manage risk, and execute as a true Trader — with data and structure to back it up.
This experiment is just the beginning…
Tribe Spotlight
What started as one Triber’s personal accountability group has become a powerful pocket of transformation inside the Tribe.
“Stronger Together, Wealthier Forever” was created by Tribe member Colin — not to teach, not to lead, but to stay accountable. To document the real journey. The messy middle. The wins, losses, and everything in between. Today? The group has grown to 158 voices. People pouring out their WHYs. Sharing videos of what brought them here. Stories of breaking patterns, facing themselves, and realising that trading was just the door. The real work? It’s happening inside.
This group is proof that you didn’t come here just to learn how to take better trades. You came here to master yourself. Because what Colin sparked, in his raw, emotional post within the group, is a reminder we all needed: “I forgot my foundation — the 8 Pillars. But I haven’t lost them. I just need to rebuild. And I will.”
Colin’s journey hit hard. He shared how trading started to unravel not just his strategy, but his clarity, habits, even his confidence. But instead of quitting, he leaned in. He made himself uncomfortable. And in doing so, he reminded the Tribe what this is really about: trading isn’t just charts and candles. It’s discipline. Focus. Health. Mindset. Energy. Vision. It’s about becoming the person who can handle the pressure — and still perform.
And this group? It’s become the place where lasting friendships are forming. Where people are starting to believe in something bigger than the charts. And most of all — where they’re finally seeing that they were never broken… just ready to rebuild. Step by step. Brick by brick. Stronger together. Wealthier forever.
And right now, inside the Tribe, a shift is happening. Strangers from every corner have turned our vision into a living, breathing reality. A vision to build a community of like-minded individuals who share one goal: to grow. To evolve. To live on their terms. These strangers, now bonded by charts, challenge, and truth, have curated what is now known as The Tribe. We may not all eat at the same table, but we share something far more valuable: the feeling of being part of something greater than ourselves.
We are MoneyTribe21. Born from a vision to inspire, guided by a need to correct, and moulded by community.
MacBook Air Giveaway: We Have a Winner
Karloe Van Vuren is taking home the MacBook Air Giveaway! At just 23 years old, he’s already showing the discipline, mindset, and community spirit of a future powerhouse trader. Karloe joined the Tribe just 9 weeks ago — and in that short time, he’s shown up consistently, asked the right questions, helped others, and shared his raw, honest journey.
“I thought I was doing well… until I realised I wasn’t treating my body like the elite trader it needs to be. That’s when the real work started.”
We are honoured to have you in the Tribe, Karloe, and we can’t wait to watch your journey unfold.
In Case You Missed It
Here’s What’s Happening in the Tribe
Crypto Course
The Cryptocurrency Basics course is live with 18 lessons and 70+ Tribe members already enrolled. From staking to wallets (hot vs. cold), security, taxes, and more. Whether you’re completely new or just tired of nodding along when someone mentions a “cold wallet,” this course has your back.
Available under “Other Courses” in your dashboard.
MT21 Indicators
Using the Money Tribe Indicators yet? If you haven’t added the Money Tribe custom-built indicators to your TradingView charts yet — this is your sign.
Designed by Justin himself, these tools help you see the charts the way he does — clearer, smarter, and with more confidence.
Available under “Resources” in your dashboard.
July Competition — Boiler Room: July Edition
We’ve locked in the next comp. 8 July to 25 July — mark it down. Details around the prize pool and registration will be confirmed closer to the time. More details will be sent to all Tribe members closer to the time.
Teasers and Tribe-Only Intel
We’re not spilling all the details (yet), but you’ll want to be ready.
Upcoming Courses (dates TBC)
RSI Deep Dive: learn how Justin actually uses RSI in real trades.
Personal Copy Trading Course: build and manage your own strategy.
Prop Firm Trading Course: prep, pass, and manage prop accounts the right way.
Future Courses (late ‘25 / early ‘26)
Homeschooling Course (by Justin & Andrea): a practical guide for parents who want to take education into their own hands. From choosing the right curriculum and working with tutors, to meeting Department of Education requirements — this course will walk you through exactly how Justin and Andrea homeschool their own kids. Coming late 2025 / early 2026.
Major Event — 2026
The $5K to $1 Million Challenge is coming in Feb 2026 — and it’s not just another comp, it’s a full-blown journey. 50 traders will be hand-selected by Justin for 1-on-1 mentorship, real funding, and serious accountability. Only the most consistent, disciplined, and coachable Tribe members will make the cut.
More details dropping soon… consider this your early warning.