Our mission

We help traders evolve into efficient, successful machines. This is a journey of no shortcuts, pushing your skills to the next level—but never sacrificing your capital. Risk Management is the foundation. Change your life, starting today.

The Circus That Is My Life

My trading journey started back in 2005 at a massive in-person prop firm in Santa Monica. Then came the unexpected twist: an FBI raid on my brokers. That pushed me fully into online trading. Lots of untold stories and lessons learned.

19 Years, Millions of Trades, lots of journeys...

Who is Brian Pascal

My "all-in" approach to life has been a double-edged sword. That intensity allowed me to enjoy the thrill of Aston Martins, fast boats, RVs, and motorcycles - but that same trait led to two financial bankruptcies before the age of 40.

I am a veteran trader with over 19 years of market experience and millions of executed trades under my belt. My career began in 2005 within the high-pressure environment of a massive prop firm in Santa Monica. Following a sweeping industry shift and a broker-level FBI raid that changed everything overnight, I successfully transitioned to the world of online trading, mastering the digital landscape when it was still the "Wild West."

I’ve always lived by an "all-in" philosophy. While that intensity allowed me to achieve incredible milestones—from Aston Martins and fast boats to motorcycles and RVs—it also provided me with rigorous, firsthand lessons in risk management. That same drive led me to navigate two financial bankruptcies before the age of 40.

These experiences have forged my unique perspective on the markets. I don’t just teach theory; I share practical wisdom born from the volatility of real life. I offer an unvarnished look at the psychology of trading, the mechanics of resilience, and the true cost of an "all-in" mindset.

Why choose us?

The "Untold Stories" Perspective

Trading is 10% strategy and 90% psychology and resilience. Through Circus88, you get more than a link; you get the hard-earned lessons from millions of trades. We provide the context that data tables can’t—the nuance of how a firm handles payouts, the stability of their tech, and the reality of trading under pressure.

In a sea of discount codes and "top 10" lists, finding a prop firm that actually aligns with your trading style is a minefield. Most sites are just databases—we are a filter.

19 Years of "Skin in the Game"

While marketers run most affiliate sites, Circus88 is run by a trader who has been in the pits since 2005. I’ve seen firms rise, I’ve seen brokers get raided by the FBI, and I’ve navigated the transition from physical prop floors to the digital landscape. We don't just list firms; we vet them based on nearly two decades of survival.

Your Success is Our Longevity

Comparison engines want you to click a link. We want you to stay in the game. Because I know what it’s like to lose it all, my goal is to guide you toward firms that offer the best path to sustainable growth, not just the lowest entry fee.

We’ve Lived the "All-In" Reality

Circus88 isn’t just about finding you a discount; it’s about helping you manage the intensity of trading so you can keep the Aston Martin instead of losing the account.

Who are we

Real Traders. Real Skin in the Game.

We’re not gurus in ivory towers. We’re in the trenches.

Most trading platforms are built by developers who have never felt the adrenaline of a 0DTE option or the gut-punch of a stop-loss hitting in a flash crash. We aren't those guys. We are a collective of day traders who live and breathe the charts. The past few days spent building this site weren't done in a corporate boardroom—they were squeezed in between market hours, fueled by caffeine and the same volatility you’re trading right now.

Why We Started This

We built this because we were tired of the "black box" industry. We believe in Open Books. That means:

Total Transparency: We share our entire journey—the massive wins and the humbling losses.

Shared Growth: When one of us spots a pattern or learns a hard lesson, the whole community levels up.

Zero Ego: We are just traders, the same as you. We face the same risks and chase the same freedom.

Our Mission: No Trader Left Behind

Trading is one of the loneliest professions in the world, but it doesn’t have to be. We created this space to provide the help and support we wish we had when we started. We aren't here to sell you a "magic pill"; we’re here to provide the tools, the data, and the community to help you navigate the chaos.

We believe that when we all trade together, the community grows stronger. We’re going all-in on this journey. Are you?

Unlock your potential! Day trading is a long-term game demanding discipline. Sharpen your life skills—they are the key to unlocking your trading success. Believe in yourself.

Anything is possible, you can do this! I believe in You! Let's Go!