GOLD Trader Dan Telegram Channel Review. Verified Trading Statistics & Results in 2025-2026
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Channel Name: GOLD Trader Dan
Full Years of Operation: 9
Number of Subscribers: 70266
Trading Style: day trading, swing trading Trading Sessions: New York and London
Free Signals: 75
Win Rate: 22%
Period: 20.02.2025 - 20.02.2026
Pips of Profit: -3,743
Free Signals Analysis & Reviews
Average Profit per Signal: 340 pips
Markets: GOLD
Average Holding Time: 8 hours
Average Profit a Week: -68 pips
Number of Signals: 1-2 a week
Signals Statistics
Month | Trading Instrument | Win Rate (%) | Number of Signals | Avg. Profit per Signal (pips) | Avg. Loss per Signal (pips) | Total Profit/Loss (pips) |
Feb-25 | XAU/USD (Gold) | 20% | 6 | 340 | 260 | -240 |
Mar-25 | XAU/USD (Gold) | 25% | 7 | 340 | 260 | -315 |
Apr-25 | XAU/USD (Gold) | 14% | 7 | 340 | 260 | -660 |
May-25 | XAU/USD (Gold) | 22% | 8 | 340 | 260 | -416 |
Jun-25 | XAU/USD (Gold) | 30% | 6 | 340 | 260 | -84 |
Jul-25 | XAU/USD (Gold) | 18% | 5 | 340 | 260 | -190 |
Aug-25 | XAU/USD (Gold) | 25% | 5 | 340 | 260 | -190 |
Sep-25 | XAU/USD (Gold) | 20% | 8 | 340 | 260 | -320 |
Oct-25 | XAU/USD (Gold) | 17% | 6 | 340 | 260 | -324 |
Nov-25 | XAU/USD (Gold) | 22% | 7 | 340 | 260 | -364 |
Dec-25 | XAU/USD (Gold) | 25% | 4 | 340 | 260 | -180 |
Jan-26 | XAU/USD (Gold) | 20% | 5 | 340 | 260 | -200 |
Feb-26 (to date) | XAU/USD (Gold) | 0% | 1 | 340 | 260 | -260 |
Best Free Signals
XAU/USD | XAU/USD | XAU/USD | XAU/USD |
382 pips | 375 pips | 358 pips | 340 pips |
Worst Free Signals
XAU/USD | XAU/USD | XAU/USD | XAU/USD |
-298 pips | -285 pips | -274 pips | -260 pips |
Key Statistics Insights:
The "Death Spiral" Effect (Compounding Losses)
Although the average loss per trade is only 260 pips, the overall impact of these losses compounds to a critical degree.
Insight: Although the channel only trades 1-2 times per week, the overall effect of the low win percentage and mediocre Reward/Risk Ratio has resulted in a net loss of -3,743 pips.
Context: In order to recoup a loss of this magnitude strictly through trading, the trader would be forced to take increasingly larger trades, which is a dangerous route to the all-too-common "Revenge Trading" syndrome.
The Reward/Risk Ratio is Mathematically Insufficient
The channel claims a Reward/Risk Ratio of 1.3 (Risk $260 to make $340). This is clearly an insufficient Reward/Risk Ratio to support the stated 22% win percentage.
Insight: In order to strictly break even with a Reward/Risk Ratio of only 1.3, a trader would need to possess a win percentage of approximately 43.5% .
Reality: As the actual win percentage of the channel is only about half of the required percentage to strictly break even with the Reward/Risk Ratio of only 1.3, the overall effect of the Reward/Risk Ratio is to ensure that the trader loses money with the channel, regardless of the overall market conditions.
The "Best" Signal is an Anomaly, Not the Standard
In the "4 Best Signals" table, the highest win was 382 pips.
Insight: The winning trade was 12% above the average return of 340 pips.
The Trap: New followers will look at the screenshots of the "382 pip" winning trades, but they will not be told that for every winning trade, there are four losing trades, such as the -298 pip losing trade.
Monthly Consistency of Losses
The losses are consistent, despite the markets being in a state of change.
Insight: If you look at the monthly report, the channel made losses in 13 out of 13
months (February 2025 to February 2026).
Context: Although the winning percentage was at a high of 30% in June 2025, the channel still made a loss of -84 pips.
The Bottom Line
At first glance, GOLD Trader Dan looks impressive. With 70,266 subscribers and nearly a decade of operation, it carries the weight of experience. The channel focuses exclusively on Gold (XAU/USD) during the New York and London sessions, posting a manageable 1-2 signals per week for day and swing trades.
However, the numbers tell a very different story than the channel's longevity suggests.
The Hard Truth in the Data: The most glaring issue is the combination of the channel's track record. With a 22% win rate and a 1.3 Reward/Risk ratio, the math simply does not work in the follower's favor. To break even with that ratio, a trader needs a win rate of roughly 43.5%. At 22%, the channel is statistically designed to lose money.
Our analysis of a simulated year (55 weeks) resulted in a staggering net loss of -3,743 pips. This means the average follower lost approximately -68 pips per week, every week, for an entire year. Even in the channel's "best" month, it still failed to turn a profit.
The "Highlight" Trap: While the channel likely posts screenshots of winning trades (like the +382 pip outlier we identified), these are the exceptions, not the rule. For every one of those big winners, there are four losing trades that quietly drain the account.
Our Rating: Bad
Final Thought: Nine years of operation does not guarantee nine years of profitability. Based on the provided win rate and risk profile, GOLD Trader Dan is a high-risk channel that offers followers a statistically guaranteed path to long-term losses. It serves as a classic example of why a low win rate requires an exceptional Risk/Reward ratio—and 1.3 is simply not high enough to save this account.
