Introduction: The Creator Income Problem

Creators are earning more views than ever — but less money.

Brand deals are inconsistent.
Ad revenue is shrinking.
CPMs are volatile.
Algorithms change without warning.

Creators with 50,000 followers can go weeks without a brand reaching out. Others with 500,000+ followers still struggle to turn reach into predictable income.

The problem isn’t the audience.
The problem is the monetisation model.

And that’s why more creators are transitioning from brand-based deals to performance-based funnels — specifically, trading funnels that pay reliable commissions every time a follower deposits and becomes an active trader.

This article breaks down exactly how creators earn consistent income with trading funnels, why the model works, and how you can plug your audience into a system that grows your earnings month after month.

By the end, you’ll understand:

• why creators earn more from funnels than from sponsorships

• how a trading funnel works

• what type of creator benefits the most

• what content formats convert best

• how recurring commissions work

• and how to build predictable monthly income using your existing audience

Let’s begin.

Why Funnels Work Better Than Brand Deals

Creators depend on brand deals for one reason:
It’s the only income source they control.

But brand deals come with three major problems:

1. They aren’t predictable

You can go from 3 brand deals in one month to zero the next.

2. You’re paid once

Even if a brand makes thousands from your audience, you get a flat fee.

3. The more you grow, the more brands take advantage

Brands know creators are desperate for income.
They negotiate harder. They offer less.

Creators are realising:

If you aren’t earning from your own funnel, you don’t have a business — you have a hobby sponsored by brands.

Trading funnels solve this.

What Is a Trading Funnel (and Why Does It Pay So Well)?

A trading funnel is simply:

Your content → clicks → landing page → broker sign-up → deposit → commission triggers

Each time someone deposits, you’re paid a CPA (Cost Per Acquisition).
Depending on the geo, CPAs can range from 50 to 250 USD per depositing customer.

This isn’t a sponsorship.
This isn’t a brand deal.
This is performance-based revenue that grows with your audience.

A trading funnel pays you because:

• it’s valuable traffic

• trading is a high-intent niche

• deposits are measurable

• brokers pay for customers

• your audience is worth real money

A creator with 10,000 followers can outperform a creator with 300,000 followers if their trust and engagement are higher.

Why Creators Earn So Much With Trading Funnels

There are four reasons creators earn more with trading funnels than with almost any other affiliate model:

1. The commissions are high

Most affiliate niches pay peanuts:

• Amazon: 1–4%

• SaaS: 10–30%

• Retail: 1–10%

Trading pays 50–250 USD per verified depositor.

A creator converting 30 followers per month could make:

30 × $100 = $3,000/month

A creator converting 100 followers per month:

100 × $150 = $15,000/month

Actual partner example (anonymous):
A mid-tier Australian creator with ~180k followers converted 212 FTDs in 30 days and earned $21,200 in commissions.

2. Creator trust beats paid ads every time

Paid ads used to be the best way for brokers to acquire new traders.

Not anymore.

With privacy restrictions, tracking limitations, and rising CPMs, paid ads are less profitable.

Creators outperform ads because:

• your audience trusts you

• you don’t feel like an ad

• your content is organic

• followers engage more with recommendations than with sponsored posts

Brands and brokers know this, which is why they pay creators more for traffic than they spend on ads.

3. The funnel does the selling for you

You don’t need to explain trading.
You don’t need to pitch.
You don’t need financial expertise.

The funnel provides:

• the education

• the credibility

• the instructions

• the onboarding

• the strategy videos

• the risk disclosures

• the CTA sequence

You just point people toward the funnel.

Who Earns the Most: The New Creator “Sweet Spots”

Here are the creators who tend to earn the most:

1. Lifestyle creators (10k–1m+ followers)

High trust → high conversions.
Your audience follows you, not your niche.

2. Entrepreneurs, motivation, business creators

This traffic is already warm for financial services.

3. Travel creators

Followers trust your lifestyle recommendations.

4. Fitness creators

High engagement, loyal communities.

5. LATAM creators

Huge audience volume + strong interest in financial tools.

6. Creators in European geos plus Australia & Canada

These regions deliver the highest-value traffic.

The Funnel Breakdown: How the Money Actually Flows

Here’s the practical, creator-centric version — no fluff.

Step 1 — You Post Content

This can be:

• IG Reels

• TikTok

• YouTube Shorts

• Instagram Stories

• Carousel posts

• Community posts

Your content doesn’t have to be finance-related.

Most high performers barely mention trading.
They use lifestyle, curiosity, and soft angles.

Step 2 — Followers Click Your Link

This link is tracked.
Every click is recorded.
Every deposit is credited to you.

No screenshots.
No chasing.
No manual reporting.

Step 3 — Visitors Hit a Landing Page That Converts

A high-converting landing page educates the viewer and presents the offer clearly.

It handles:

• credibility

• instructions

• regulation info

• performance summaries

• what to do next

This is where most creators fail when they “DIY their funnels.”

Professionally built funnels convert 5–20x better.

Step 4 — They Register With the Broker

Registration takes 2–4 minutes.

They submit details, verify identity, and proceed.

Step 5 — They Deposit (FTD)

This is the key moment.

Once they deposit, you earn:

50–250 USD
depending on geo and plan.

Step 6 — Recurring Income Begins

This is where the model becomes powerful.

Every month, creators earn from:

• re-deposits

• trading volume

• ongoing activity

• higher lifetime value traders

Some creators have active traders from 6–12 months ago still generating recurring revenue.

Content That Converts: What Actually Works

Creators often think trading content must:

• be educational

• be analytical

• be complex

It doesn’t.

The content that performs best includes:

1. Lifestyle Conversion Content

Show your daily routine, laptop, cafe, charts in the background.

This creates curiosity:
“How are you making money online?”

2. POV Curiosity Clips

Text overlays like:

• “This is how my DMs look this month”

• “3 ways to make money online in Australia”

• “My side-income paid for this weekend’s trip”

Simple.
Short.
Seductive.
High conversion.

3. Behind-the-scenes creator moments

People love transparency.

“What I’m working on today”
“What paid my rent this month”

Authenticity drives clicks.

Examples From Real Creators (Anonymised)

Example 1 — 22-year-old fitness creator (Sydney)

94,000 followers
30 days of posting
Earned $12,450

No trading content.
Just lifestyle and motivation content + link in bio.

Example 2 — 19-year-old short-form creator (Mexico)

62,000 followers
Built a simple content loop
Earned $6,800 in 18 days

High engagement → high conversion.

Example 3 — mid-tier travel creator (Brazil)

230,000 followers
Used IG Stories + Highlights
Earned $21,000 in commissions

Traffic was warm, emotionally connected, and high-trust.

Why This Model Is Scalable (Even With a Small Audience)

Creators underestimate how many followers become active traders.

Industry benchmarks show:

• 1–3% of engaged followers click

• 5–12% of link-clickers register

• 15–40% of registrants deposit

• 50–70% of depositors add more funds later

This means:

Even a creator with 5,000 engaged followers can generate dozens of FTDs per month.

And because the income is performance-based, anything that increases your reach — a viral post, a repost, a carousel — spikes your commissions.

This doesn’t happen with brand deals.

Why Followers Convert: The Psychology Behind It

Creators underestimate their influence.

Your audience:

• trusts your voice

• models your behaviour

• wants a lifestyle like yours

• values your recommendations

• sees you as a credible, relatable source

People don’t follow you because you’re a trading expert.
They follow you because you’re you.

The funnel does the teaching.
You only open the door.

A Subtle CTA Example (for Use in Your Content)

Here’s a CTA that feels authentic:

“I’ve been using a simple automated trading system to build an extra income stream. If you want to see how it works, the link is in my bio.”

Notice:

• no hype

• no promises

• no financial advice

• safe

• compliant

• curiosity-driven

This is the style high performers use.

How Creators Build Predictable Monthly Income

Creators who earn consistently do three things:

1. They post on a schedule

You don’t need daily content.
But you must be consistent.

2–3 posts per week + stories = growth.

2. They use a content loop

Your audience should see:

Awareness → Curiosity → CTA → Proof → Repeat

This loop multiplies conversions.

3. They partner with the right funnel

Not all funnels pay the same.
Not all funnels convert the same.

Creators who choose a low-quality funnel earn far less.

Creators who use a professionally built funnel earn more and scale faster.

Final Thoughts: Every Creator Needs a Funnel

You don’t need to change your niche.
You don’t need to be a trader.
You don’t need millions of followers.

You need three things:

• a warm audience

• a high-converting funnel

• consistent posting

That’s it.

A trading funnel is not a trend.
It’s not a hack.
It’s not a short-term strategy.

It is the new foundation of creator income — predictable, scalable, and built on trust.

Creators who adopt this model early will dominate the next 3–5 years of monetisation.

If you’re a creator who wants to test trading funnels for your audience, you can contact us with a partner manager to see if your audience qualifies and what your earning potential looks like.