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Author: Waqar Asim

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Trading Is hard, this podcast should help.
Your front-row seat to knowledge from world's top trading professionals.

Student Of Today, Titan Of Tomorrow.
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30% Off forex & futures funding with Hola Prime: https://holaprime.com?affiliateId=697(Or Use Code: TOT) Best offers for funding with FundedNext:https://fundednext.com/?fpr=tot(Or Use Code: TT)30% off all funding with Alpha Capital: https://app.alphacapitalgroup.uk/signup/TOT(Or Use Code: TOT)Get Up To 40% Off Alpha Futures funding: https://app.alpha-futures.com/signin?next=%2F (Or Use Code: TOT)Get 20% off journaling with Tradezella: https://www.tradezella.com/?via=waqar(Or Use Codes: ToT10 or ToT20) In this episode, an institutional trader breaks down what actually moves markets, from macro and narrative to risk and psychology, revealing why most retail traders are thinking about trading the wrong way. This episode dives into real edge, handling losses, and the mindset required to survive and win long term.__________________________________________ 🔗Connect with Waqar here: https://www.youtube.com/@WaqarAsim./videosTitans Of Tomorrow here:https://www.instagram.com/titansoftomorrowpodcastGuest (Patrick Reid): https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-reid-5b51bb21/____________________________________________________________________Chapters:00:00:00 – Trailer00:01:50 – What Actually Moves Markets? (Causation & Narrative Explained)00:06:12 – Institutional Edge vs Retail: Is There Really a Difference?00:10:02 – Hedge Funds, Risk-Taking & Trader Incentives00:13:14 – The Ideal Trader Archetype (Traits of Top Performers)00:16:09 – Can You Train Trading Psychology or Is It Natural?00:18:00 – Painful Losses & Lessons from Early Trading Mistakes00:21:02 – Institutional vs Retail Technical Analysis00:23:11 – Trade Duration & How Professionals Actually Trade00:26:23 – Scalping vs Institutional Trading Approaches00:29:02 – Learning on the Trading Floor (Mentorship & Experience)00:32:07 – Imposter Syndrome & Breaking Into Trading Late00:36:36 – Fear, Greed & Emotional Extremes in Trading00:38:36 – The Danger of Ego (Lessons from LTCM Collapse)00:42:31 – Handling Losing Streaks & Risk Management Frameworks00:47:21 – Can Markets Be Manipulated? (Reality vs Perception)00:50:38 – Avoiding Overfitting & Finding the Right Trade Balance00:53:21 – Dynamic Risk Management (Winning vs Losing Periods)00:58:03 – Reviewing Trades & Understanding Market Regimes01:00:09 – The Future of the Dollar & Global Macro Outlook01:05:40 – Trading in a “War Market” (React vs Predict)01:06:15 – Final Advice: The 4 Keys to Trading Success
Download The Resources I Used In This Episode 📝: https://form.typeform.com/to/RKU8e8m5Best offers for funding with FundedNext:https://fundednext.com/?fpr=tot(Or Use Code: TT)30% off all funding with Alpha Capital: https://app.alphacapitalgroup.uk/signup/TOT(Or Use Code: TOT)30% Off forex & futures funding with Hola Prime: https://holaprime.com?affiliateId=697Or Use Code: TOT) Get Up To 40% Off Alpha Futures funding: https://app.alpha-futures.com/signin?next=%2F (Or Use Code: TOT)Get 20% off journaling with Tradezella: https://www.tradezella.com/?via=waqar(Or Use Codes: ToT10 or ToT20) __________________________________________ 🔗Connect with Waqar here:  https://www.youtube.com/@WaqarAsim./videosTitans Of Tomorrow here:https://www.instagram.com/titansoftomorrowpodcast____________________________________________________________________Chapters:00:00 – Why everything is changing for traders01:50 – I had to leave Dubai for now… here’s what it taught me06:22 – The mistake I made after making money09:38 – When my “perfect plan” stopped working12:04 – Why jobs don’t work anymore14:06 – AI is about to change everything19:47 – Why investing alone won’t save you21:02 – The only two paths left right now23:05 – What actually makes a trader profitable25:04 – Trader vs gambler (most get this wrong)28:00 – The numbers every trader needs30:01 – The truth about prop firms33:38 – The only edge that actually lasts34:48 – How AI can make you a better trader40:43 – The simple strategy you can follow47:06 – Why slow profits win long-term48:08 – How to survive in the new era50:06 – Final message you need to hear
Best offers for funding with FundedNext:https://fundednext.com/?fpr=tot(Or Use Code: TT)30% off all funding with Alpha Capital: https://app.alphacapitalgroup.uk/signup/TOT(Or Use Code: TOT)30% Off forex & futures funding with Hola Prime: https://holaprime.com?affiliateId=697Or Use Code: TOT) Get Up To 40% Off Alpha Futures funding: https://app.alpha-futures.com/signin?next=%2F (Or Use Code: TOT)Get 20% off journaling with Tradezella: https://www.tradezella.com/?via=waqar(Or Use Codes: ToT10 or ToT20) __________________________________________ 🔗Connect with Waqar here: https://www.youtube.com/@WaqarAsim./videos Titans Of Tomorrow here:https://www.instagram.com/titansoftomorrowpodcastGuest (Max Cole):https://www.instagram.com/maxcolez/
Best offers for funding with FundedNext:https://fundednext.com/?fpr=tot(Or Use Code: TT)30% off all funding with Alpha Capital: https://app.alphacapitalgroup.uk/signup/TOT(Or Use Code: TOT)30% Off forex & futures funding with Hola Prime: https://holaprime.com?affiliateId=697Or Use Code: TOT) Get Up To 40% Off Alpha Futures funding: https://app.alpha-futures.com/signin?next=%2F (Or Use Code: TOT)Get 20% off journaling with Tradezella: https://www.tradezella.com/?via=waqar(Or Use Codes: ToT10 or ToT20) 🔗Connect with Waqar here:  https://www.youtube.com/@WaqarAsim./videosTitans Of Tomorrow here:https://www.instagram.com/titansoftomorrowpodcastGuest:https://www.linkedin.com/in/duncan-donald-61221999/Chapters:00:00 - Intro 02:00 - Why risk matters more than strategy06:18 - Starting in banking at 17 & early trading lessons10:34 - Trading floor reality vs expectations 13:15 - First year trading: why breakeven is success17:32 - Moving up the ranks & becoming a desk leader20:24 - How trading desks manage risk (rules & structure)24:39 - Team trading vs individual trading psychology27:09 - Timeframes, strategies & finding your edge30:16 - Why retail traders struggle with risk discipline33:28 - Handling losing streaks (cutting risk strategy)36:08 - Recovering from near max drawdown39:00 - Managing teams under pressure & transparency41:20 - Scaling into winning trades without increasing risk43:37 - Discovering your true edge through data46:17 - Reviewing trades & adapting to market conditions49:00 - How trade ideas are actually formed52:14 - Technical strategy: simplicity beats complexity55:16 - Managing risk around news & major events57:14 - The “banks have an edge” myth explained01:00:08 - Why retail traders fail 01:02:23 - Prop firm mentality & the “reset button” trap01:05:04 - The biggest mistake traders make01:07:20 - Controlling emotions 01:11:18 - Prop firm-specific bad habits to avoid01:13:34 - Practical steps to improve as a trader01:16:06 - Why trading is a long-term skill (not quick success)
Best offers for funding with FundedNext:https://fundednext.com/?fpr=tot(Or Use Code: TT)30% off all funding with Alpha Capital: https://app.alphacapitalgroup.uk/signup/TOT(Or Use Code: TOT)30% Off forex & futures funding with Hola Prime: https://holaprime.com?affiliateId=697Or Use Code: TOT) Get Up To 40% Off Alpha Futures funding: https://app.alpha-futures.com/signin?next=%2F (Or Use Code: TOT)Get 20% off journaling with Tradezella: https://www.tradezella.com/?via=waqar(Or Use Codes: ToT10 or ToT20) __________________________________________ 🔗Connect with Waqar here:  https://www.youtube.com/@WaqarAsim./videosTitans Of Tomorrow here:https://www.instagram.com/titansoftomorrowpodcastGuest (Mike Huddie):https://www.instagram.com/mikehuddie_____________________________________________________________Chapters: 00:00:00 — Intro00:02:00 — Discovering Small Caps and the Start of Mike Huddy’s Trading Journey00:06:17 — Turning Chart Patterns Into a Statistical Trading System00:11:26 — Trading Psychology: How Emotions Appear in Candlestick Charts00:17:03 — Why Small Cap Stocks Behave Differently From Major Markets00:22:41 — The “First Red Day” Pattern and Shorting Euphoria00:28:14 — Reversal Trading vs Momentum Trading00:33:32 — Identifying Liquidity and Avoiding Dangerous Trades00:39:08 — Black Swan Opportunities and Extreme Volatility00:44:27 — How Big Trades (“Needle Movers”) Define a Trading Year00:49:36 — Preparing for High Conviction Trades and Position Sizing00:55:12 — Managing Fear, Greed, and Emotional Pressure01:00:41 — Pandemic Trading Opportunities and Market Conditions01:06:18 — Risk Management, Trade Journals, and Scaling Size01:11:37 — How Top Traders Think About Profits and Long-Term Edge
Best offers for funding with FundedNext:https://fundednext.com/?fpr=tot(Or Use Code: TT)30% off all funding with Alpha Capital: https://app.alphacapitalgroup.uk/signup/TOT(Or Use Code: TOT)30% Off forex & futures funding with Hola Prime: https://holaprime.com?affiliateId=697Or Use Code: TOT) Get Up To 40% Off Alpha Futures funding: https://app.alpha-futures.com/signin?next=%2F (Or Use Code: TOT)Get 20% off journaling with Tradezella: https://www.tradezella.com/?via=waqar(Or Use Codes: ToT10 or ToT20) In this episode, a young hedge fund manager reveals how he manages multi-seven figures of client capital while protecting downside risk. He breaks down his portfolio strategy, the 10–15% guaranteed return structure he uses, and the psychological differences between trading your own money and managing other people’s wealth.__________________________________________ 🔗Connect with Waqar here: https://www.youtube.com/@WaqarAsim./videosTitans Of Tomorrow here:https://www.instagram.com/titans.of.tomorrowChapters:0:00: Intro3:02: From Institutional Trader to Hedge Fund Manager7:11: The “Guaranteed Notes” Strategy (10–15% Returns)12:24: Managing Other People’s Money vs Trading Your Own17:33: Why Fear Destroys Most Traders22:41: Using Passive Income to Improve Trading Psychology27:48: Why He Refuses the “Easy” 10% Strategy30:04: Running a Trading Team with Different Strategies34:12: Why Day Trading Works Better in Uncertain Markets38:06: Swing Trading vs Intraday Trading Debate42:10: Finding High-Conviction Trades in the Market46:17: How He Researches Stocks Before Entering50:02: Technical Entries, Zones & Market Timing55:06: How He Manages Exits and Protects Profits59:03: Stop Loss Strategy & Letting Trades Breathe1:03:22: Risk Management for Large Capital Accounts1:07:02: Prop Firms vs Managing Real Investor Money1:10:22: The Reality of Running a Trading Business1:13:36: Mentors, Experience & Building a Track Record1:16:01: Intuition vs Mechanical Trading Systems1:20:08: Outro
Best offers for funding with FundedNext:https://fundednext.com/?fpr=tot(Or Use Code: TT)30% off all funding with Alpha Capital: https://app.alphacapitalgroup.uk/signup/TOT(Or Use Code: TOT)30% Off forex & futures funding with Hola Prime: https://holaprime.com?affiliateId=697Or Use Code: TOT) Get Up To 40% Off Alpha Futures funding: https://app.alpha-futures.com/signin?next=%2F (Or Use Code: TOT)Get 20% off journaling with Tradezella: https://www.tradezella.com/?via=waqar(Or Use Codes: ToT10 or ToT20) Andrew Aziz breaks down the opening range breakout strategy that built his career, revealing how scalping momentum at the market open can produce asymmetric returns when paired with strict risk management. He also opens up about his $2M losses, the psychology of averaging down, adding to winners, and the mindset lessons he learned from climbing to the top of Mount Everest!🔗Connect with Waqar here:  https://www.youtube.com/@WaqarAsim./videosTitans Of Tomorrow here:https://www.instagram.com/titans.of.tomorrow/Guest (Andrew Aziz):https://x.com/BearBullTradershttps://www.instagram.com/bearbulltraders/?hl=en____________________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 Intro – “You’re One Decision Away From Blowing Up”1:47 The $2M Loss & Averaging Down Mistake5:58 Gambling vs Trading: Building a Real Edge9:42 Opening Range Breakout Strategy Explained13:18 Scaling Out, Risk–Reward & Fast Decisions18:07 Scalping vs Swing Trading: Speed & Longevity22:36 Adding to Winners & Position Sizing27:11 Reading Market Personality & Stock Behavior31:54 Exits, Targets & Eliminating Losses36:28 Side Hustle to Full-Time Trading Reality41:22 Education, Strategy Hopping & Expectations46:17 Trading While Traveling & Lifestyle Design50:33 Climbing Mount Everest: Preparation & Mindset55:12 Death, Risk & The Summit Experience
Best offers for funding with FundedNext:https://fundednext.com/?fpr=tot(Or Use Code: TT)30% off all funding with Alpha Capital: https://app.alphacapitalgroup.uk/signup/TOT(Or Use Code: TOT)30% Off forex & futures funding with Hola Prime: https://holaprime.com?affiliateId=697Or Use Code: TOT) Get Up To 40% Off Alpha Futures funding: https://app.alpha-futures.com/signin?next=%2F (Or Use Code: TOT)Get 20% off journaling with Tradezella: https://www.tradezella.com/?via=waqar(Or Use Codes: ToT10 or ToT20) In this episode, Tom breaks down the hard truths about trading psychology, risk management, prop firms, and why most traders fail - despite having the right direction. From losing £50,000 to building long-term wealth, he shares the mindset shifts and principles required to survive (and thrive) over a decade in the markets.__________________________________________ 🔗Connect with Waqar here: https://www.youtube.com/@WaqarAsim./videosTitans Of Tomorrow here:https://www.instagram.com/titansoftomorrowpodcastGuest: https://www.youtube.com/@tomcampcoaching____________________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 – Intro: Emotionless Trading & Why Most Traders Lose02:00 – Why Moving Up Timeframes Changes Everything06:39 – Is Trading a Side Hustle or Full-Time Business?09:10 – Stop Loss Placement & The 1:2 Risk-Reward Mindset12:01 – Lower Timeframe Manipulation & Letting Trades Breathe17:06 – Eliminating Losses: Risk, Edge & Mathematical Thinking21:14 – Trading KPIs: Risk, Win Rate & Trade Frequency Priorities24:01 – Who Should (And Shouldn’t) Become a Trader?26:43 – Forex vs Futures: Volatility, Safety & Hype Cycles30:16 – Strategy Hopping vs Mastering One Edge33:12 – Surviving 10 Years in the Markets37:31 – Trading Psychology & Why “Trading in the Zone” Matters41:05 – Building Real Confidence Through Time & Repetition44:26 – Discipline, Routines & The Truth About “Hacks”46:22 – Building Wealth Beyond Trading47:57 – Prop Firms: Opportunity or Trap?52:22 – Rock Bottom: Losing £50,000 & Lessons Learned55:46 – Loneliness, Environment & Finding the Right Circle58:39 – Final Advice: Repetition, Longevity & The 10-Year Mindset
30% Off forex & futures funding with Hola Prime: https://holaprime.com?affiliateId=697Or Use Code: TOT) Get Up To 40% Off Alpha Futures funding: https://app.alpha-futures.com/signin?next=%2F (Or Use Code: TOT)Get 20% off journaling with Tradezella: https://www.tradezella.com/?via=waqar(Or Use Codes: ToT10 or ToT20) In this episode, a 23-year market veteran Alistair Crooks breaks down the psychology, risk management, and hard lessons behind true trading longevity. We dive into ego, prop firms, drawdowns, and why most traders fail before their edge ever has time to play out.__________________________________________ 🔗Connect with Waqar here:  @WaqarAsim.  Titans Of Tomorrow here:https://www.instagram.com/titansoftomorrowpodcastGuest: https://www.instagram.com/alicrooksofficial/?hl=en____________________________________________________________________0:00 – Trailer2:00 – Introduction & Early Trading Years9:59 – Ego, Image & Trading Identity15:09 – The Valley of Despair20:35 – Losing Streaks & Cognitive Biases26:39 – Winning vs Losing Extremes33:15 – Flow State & Trading Environment40:35 – Data, Overtrading & Breakthrough45:30 – Managing Other People’s Capital51:52 – Ego, Confidence & Projection55:19 – Backtesting vs Live Execution59:59 – Intuition vs Mechanical Systems1:05:03 – Longevity & Prop Firms1:08:53 – Risk Management in Drawdowns1:17:29 – Trade Management & Scaling1:33:19 – Time Horizon & Final Advice
In this episode, Brad Jelinek breaks down how his trading evolved from high-frequency day trading to longer-term, higher-conviction positions. We explore longevity in the markets, psychology, AI-assisted workflows, and the mindset shifts required to survive decades in the market.Best offers for funding with FundedNext:https://fundednext.com/?fpr=tot(Or Use Code: TT)30% off all funding with Alpha Capital: https://app.alphacapitalgroup.uk/signup/TOT(Or Use Code: TOT)30% Off forex & futures funding with Hola Prime: https://holaprime.com?affiliateId=697Or Use Code: TOT) Get Up To 40% Off Alpha Futures funding: https://app.alpha-futures.com/signin?next=%2F (Or Use Code: TOT)Get 20% off journaling with Tradezella: https://www.tradezella.com/?via=waqar(Or Use Codes: ToT10 or ToT20) 🔗Connect with Waqar here:  https://www.youtube.com/@WaqarAsim./videosTitans Of Tomorrow here:https://www.instagram.com/titansoftomorrowpodcastGuest:https://x.com/jelinbra____________________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 – trailer02:00 – From prop trading to high trade frequency05:35 – Scaling in, correlated markets, and exposure risk09:00 – Why profitable traders move to longer timeframes13:45 – Longevity, psychology, and avoiding burnout18:00 – Dopamine, distractions, and trader behavior22:00 – Using AI to simplify trading decisions26:55 – Fundamentals, breadth, and thematic screening31:35 – Human judgment vs AI signals36:30 – Entry logic: consolidation, retests, and risk41:05 – Exits, euphoria, and selling winners47:55 – Transitioning from trading to investing53:25 – Managing large positions and drawdowns58:00 – Cash, cycles, and opportunity cost1:06:15 – Crypto, hedging, and asset diversification1:09:15 – Advice for newer traders1:12:18 – Final thoughts on flow and long-term success
Get Your Companion PDF for this episode: https://form.typeform.com/to/nvnjReTr(Includes chart breakdown of Zamco's strategy, as well as his main prop firm playbook)__________________________________________Best offers for funding with FundedNext:https://fundednext.com/?fpr=tot(Or Use Code: TT)30% off all funding with Alpha Capital: https://app.alphacapitalgroup.uk/signup/TOT(Or Use Code: TOT)Get Up To 40% Off Alpha Futures funding: https://app.alpha-futures.com/signin?next=%2F (Or Use Code: TOT)Get 20% off journaling with Tradezella: https://www.tradezella.com/?via=waqar(Or Use Codes: ToT10 or ToT20) In this episode we're joined by Zamco - He breaks down how he generated over $1.3M in prop firm payouts by mastering risk, psychology, and the rules of the game. This episode dives deep into exactly how to play the prop firm game in 2026__________________________________________ 🔗Connect with Waqar here:  https://www.youtube.com/@WaqarAsim./videos Titans Of Tomorrow here:https://www.instagram.com/titansoftomorrowpodcastGuest:https://www.instagram.com/zamcocapital/?hl=en____________________________________________________________________Chapters:00:00: Intro03:02: The real cost of making $1.3M07:11: Psychology before profitability11:25: The high-risk prop firm numbers game16:21: Choosing markets that trend20:31: Fixed vs adaptive risk-reward24:12: Locking in payouts, not chasing home runs28:58: Reading liquidity and momentum in real time33:52: Breakeven rules and lower-timeframe execution38:10: Burnout, sleep deprivation, and stress tolerance43:36: Why big payouts stop feeling big48:51: Risk-taking, hunger, and what drives elite traders54:52: Live capital vs prop firms59:48 Trading vs gambling01:05:05: Choosing prop firms wisely01:09:00: Advice to traders still stuck
Best offers for funding with FundedNext:https://fundednext.com/?fpr=tot(Or Use Code: TT)30% off all funding with Alpha Capital: https://app.alphacapitalgroup.uk/signup/TOT(Or Use Code: TOT)Get Up To 40% Off Alpha Futures funding: https://app.alpha-futures.com/signin?next=%2F (Or Use Code: TOT)Get 20% off journaling with Tradezella: https://www.tradezella.com/?via=waqar(Or Use Codes: ToT10 or ToT20) __________________________________________ 🔗Connect with Waqar here: https://www.youtube.com/@WaqarAsim./videosWaqar's Interviewer (Nagy): https://www.instagram.com/_ahmednagy_/Titans Of Tomorrow here:https://www.instagram.com/titansoftomorrowpodcast____________________________________________________________________Chapters:00:00 – 01:32: Intro / Trailer — Why markets feel random but aren’t 01:32 – 07:09: Why traders get trapped by identities and strategy hopping 07:09 – 12:05: Intuition vs data: when instinct helps and when it destroys you 12:05 – 17:12: Alpha vs beta explained properly (and why most traders misunderstand it) 17:12 – 22:16: Why diversification matters more as traders scale capital 22:16 – 27:28: Intraday vs swing trading: age, capital, and stress tradeoffs 27:28 – 31:15: Why institutions avoid lower timeframes (and why retail has an edge) 31:15 – 36:22: Matching trading style to personality (and why most fail) 36:22 – 40:20: Risk size, psychology, and why big traders risk less40:20 – 45:18: How prop firm traders really make $1M payouts 45:18 – 49:23: Gamifying prop firms vs trading professionally 49:23 – 54:27: Why professionals ignore indicators retail traders obsess over 54:27 – 58:54: Storytelling in trading vs empirical reality 58:54 – 01:03:58: Most expensive trading lessons: spreads, exits, opportunity cost 01:03:58 – 01:09:14: Process over profits: why emotion kills consistency 01:09:14 – 01:13:10: Why funding amplifies bad habits instead of fixing them 01:13:10 – 01:18:11: Success without fulfillment: the hidden cost of “winning” 01:18:11 – 01:23:42: Final reflections: why the journey matters more than money
Best offers for funding with FundedNext:https://fundednext.com/?fpr=tot(Or Use Code: TOT)30% off all funding with Alpha Capital: https://app.alphacapitalgroup.uk/signup/TOT(Or Use Code: TOT)Get Up To 40% Off Alpha Futures funding: https://app.alpha-futures.com/signin?next=%2F (Or Use Code: TOT)Get 20% off journaling with Tradezella: https://www.tradezella.com/?via=waqar(Or Use Codes: ToT10 or ToT20) This episode breaks down why most traders fail despite having solid strategies, and what actually separates consistent professionals the rest. Drawing on 30+ years of experience, the conversation dives into risk, psychology, prop firms, the hidden behaviors behind long-term profitability and more.__________________________________________ 🔗Connect with Waqar here:  https://www.youtube.com/@WaqarAsim./videos Titans Of Tomorrow here:https://www.instagram.com/titansoftomorrowpodcastGuest (Steve Miley):https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevemileymarketchartist/____________________________________________________________________Chapters:00:00 - Intro 01:30 - Why Most Traders Fail 07:12 - Why Smart People Struggle With Trading13:36 - Why Patterns Still Work In Random Markets19:09 - Institutional vs Retail Fear 24:56 - Risk Management Edge 31:32 - Why knowledge itself isn’t enough37:15 - Why fast growth never lasts43:08 - Trading & Addiction: When trading becomes gambling48:07 - Tilt & Emotional Spirals: Stopping destructive behavior53:29 - Impatience and instant gratification59:44 - Profitable Trader Traits - what winners do differently01:05:07 - Culture & Risk - How background affects trading01:10:46 - Prop Firm Future -Regulation and consolidation01:16:23 - Prop Firm Abuse - Why strict rules exist01:22:04 - Where the industry is heading01:29:02 - Final Advice
Best offers for funding with FundedNext:https://fundednext.com/?fpr=tot(Or Use Code: TOT)30% off all funding with Alpha Capital: https://app.alphacapitalgroup.uk/signup/TOT(Or Use Code: TOT)Get Up To 40% Off Alpha Futures funding: https://app.alpha-futures.com/signin?next=%2F (Or Use Code: TOT)Get 20% off journaling with Tradezella: https://www.tradezella.com/?via=waqar(Or Use Codes: ToT10 or ToT20) In this episode, Mike Agne draws on decades of professional trading experience to break down how real edge is built through market structure, psychology, and risk rather than indicators or hype. The conversation spans modern futures trading, central banks, inflation, crypto, and why independent thinking is essential for long-term survival in the markets.__________________________________________ 🔗Connect with Waqar here:  https://www.youtube.com/@WaqarAsim./videosTitans Of Tomorrow here:https://www.instagram.com/titansoftomorrowpodcastGuest (Mike Agne):https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeagne777/____________________________________________________________________Chapters:00:00:00 – Intro00:01:30 – From Trading Floors to Modern Markets | Chicago pits and market evolution00:07:18 – Mentorship & Learning Under Pressure | Floor trading and rapid skill development00:13:41 – Ego, Confidence & Trader Psychology | Emotional balance and humility00:19:53 – Stop Losses & Risk Philosophy | Discretionary risk and uncertainty00:25:27 – Order Flow, Volume & VWAP | Why price dominates modern markets00:30:44 – Central Banks & Inflation Reality | Fed balance sheets and asset inflation00:36:50 – Gold, Fiat & Monetary Trust | Inflation and wealth concentration00:42:11 – Tilt, Trauma & Emotional Control | Fight vs flight in trading00:47:43 – Mastery, Flow & Non-Linearity | Adaptability over rigid routines00:53:38 – Journaling, Data & Backtesting Limits | Confidence and overfitting risks00:59:22 – AI, Momentum & Institutional Trading | Trends, AI tools, portfolio view01:04:51 – Execution, VWAP & Market Timing | Pivots and entry timing01:09:49 – Fiat vs Crypto Fundamentals | Control, decentralization, stablecoins01:16:27 – Bitcoin, Gold & Bubble Narratives | Inflation and asset pricing myths01:21:43 – Tokenization & Future of Ownership | Blockchain and ownership shift01:26:10 – Final Advice & Independent Thinking | Skepticism and self-reliance
Best offers for funding with FundedNext:https://fundednext.com/?fpr=tot(Or Use Code: TOT)30% off all funding with Alpha Capital: https://app.alphacapitalgroup.uk/signup/TOT(Or Use Code: TOT)Get Up To 40% Off Alpha Futures funding: https://app.alpha-futures.com/signin?next=%2F (Or Use Code: TOT)Get 20% off journaling with Tradezella: https://www.tradezella.com/?via=waqar(Or Use Codes: ToT10 or ToT20) Dan Cheung breaks down the exact systems, risk rules, and account rotation strategy that helped him recover and generate nearly $500,000 in verified profits. This episode dives deep into prop firm mechanics, risk management, and the mindset shifts required to survive, and scale long term in trading.https://www.youtube.com/@WaqarAsim./videos
Best offers for funding with FundedNext:https://fundednext.com/?fpr=tot(Or Use Code: TOT)30% off all funding with Alpha Capital: https://app.alphacapitalgroup.uk/signup/TOT(Or Use Code: TOT)Get Up To 40% Off Alpha Futures funding: https://app.alpha-futures.com/signin?next=%2F (Or Use Code: TOT)Get 20% off journaling with Tradezella: https://www.tradezella.com/?via=waqar(Or Use Codes: ToT10 or ToT20) __________________________________________ 🔗Connect with Waqar here:  https://www.youtube.com/@WaqarAsim./videosTitans Of Tomorrow here:https://www.instagram.com/titansoftomorrowpodcastGuest (Rajan Dhall):https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajan-dhall-cfte-msta-70258a21/?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_apphttps://open.spotify.com/show/6DMM7GV66Cw5vKOxzYHOZG?si=WND49YAnRimVPCDz_fzv6wA professional trader managing over $30M in capital breaks down what actually makes traders profitable over the long run. In this episode, Rajan Dhall explains why psychology doesn’t create your results, it reveals them - and why risk management, discipline, and probability matter more than complex strategies. We cover losing streaks, drawdowns, ego, prop firms, technical analysis, and the difference between being an analyst and being a real trader. This is a deep, practical conversation for traders who want longevity, not hype.Chapters:00:00:07 - 00:02:06 Trailer / Intro00:02:11 - 00:07:36 The 33% Rule: Strategy, Psychology & Risk00:07:36 - 00:15:14 Losing Streaks, Probability & Drawdowns00:15:14 - 00:22:09 Ego, Emotional Intelligence & Trader Failure00:22:09 - 00:30:53 Rituals, Routines & Performance Under Pressure00:30:53 - 00:39:06 Manual vs Algorithmic Trading & Managing Capital00:39:06 - 00:45:41 Trading Floors, Team Risk & Culture00:45:41 - 00:53:07 From Analyst to Trader00:53:07 - 00:59:36 Naked Charts, Trends & Discipline00:59:36 - 01:07:54 Money Management, Break-Even & Partials01:07:54 - 01:14:40 Prop Firms & Statistical Reality01:14:40 - 01:22:04 Alternative Funding & Trader Development01:22:04 - 01:27:32 Final Advice for 1–3 Year Traders
Best offers for funding with FundedNext:https://fundednext.com/?fpr=tot(Or Use Code: TOT)30% off all funding with Alpha Capital: https://app.alphacapitalgroup.uk/signup/TOT(Or Use Code: TOT)Get Up To 40% Off Alpha Futures funding: https://app.alpha-futures.com/signin?next=%2F (Or Use Code: TOT)Get 20% off journaling with Tradezella: https://www.tradezella.com/?via=waqar(Or Use Codes: ToT10 or ToT20)In this episode Mathe breaks down how he went from obsessive teenage trader to earning over $700,000 in a single payout, sharing the hard truths most traders never hear. We dive deep into prop firm strategy, risk, psychology and much more.__________________________________________ 🔗Connect with Waqar here: https://www.youtube.com/@WaqarAsim./videos Titans Of Tomorrow here:https://www.instagram.com/titansoftomorrowpodcastGuest (Mathe Wieme):https://x.com/MatheWieme____________________________________________________________________Chapters:00:00 – 02:00 Intro02:00 – 07:34 Early obsession: trading as a teenager and all-in focus07:34 – 13:02 The dark years: no results, burnout, and resetting mentally13:02 – 18:41 Personal accounts vs prop firms: why most traders get this wrong18:41 – 24:19 Optimising prop firms: payout-to-spend ratios & account structuring24:19 – 29:47 Risk, data, and why 1% rules don’t always apply29:47 – 35:26 Building toward the $700k payout (and abandoning the $1M goal)35:26 – 40:58 Stress, self-awareness, and knowing when to lock it in40:58 – 46:33 Life after a massive payout: scaling limits & firm restrictions46:33 – 52:11 Red flags in prop firms and what sustainable models look like52:11 – 57:44 Managing dozens of accounts: bots, rules, and logistics57:44 – 1:03:09 Psychology myths: why most traders focus on the wrong problem1:03:09 – 1:08:27 Mechanical execution, never moving stops, trusting backtests1:08:27 – 1:12:00 Final lessons: suffering, discipline, and long-term thinking
Best offers for funding with FundedNext:https://fundednext.com/?fpr=tot(Or Use Code: TOT)30% off all funding with Alpha Capital: https://app.alphacapitalgroup.uk/signup/TOT(Or Use Code: TOT)Get Up To 40% Off Alpha Futures funding: https://app.alpha-futures.com/signin?next=%2F (Or Use Code: TOT)Get 20% off journaling with Tradezella: https://www.tradezella.com/?via=waqar(Or Use Codes: ToT10 or ToT20)This episode is a deep dive into social arbitrage and observational investing with Chris Camillo, revealing how retail traders can spot market-moving ideas before Wall Street. We break down conviction sizing, information asymmetry, and the real process behind turning cultural signals into outsized returns.__________________________________________ 🔗Connect with Waqar here: https://www.youtube.com/@WaqarAsim./videosTitans Of Tomorrow here:https://www.instagram.com/titansoftomorrowpodcastGuest (Chris Camillo): https://x.com/ChrisCamillo____________________________________________________________________Chapters:00:00 – 02:01 Intro: $20K to $70M Without Charts02:01 – 06:47 Why Retail Investors See Change Before Wall Street06:47 – 12:18 Social Arbitrage Explained: Observational Investing12:18 – 17:54 Why TikTok Comments Beat Traditional Data17:54 – 23:31 The Sphere Trade: Backstreet Boys & Wizard of Oz23:31 – 29:42 Sizing Conviction & Bucketing Risk Capital29:42 – 35:58 Trading Blind to Price & Information Asymmetry35:58 – 41:26 Exiting Trades When Information Goes Public41:26 – 46:15 Using AI, Community & Scale Without Losing Edge46:15 – 51:10 Big Losses, Mistakes & Surviving Portfolio Hits51:10 – 56:28 Pandemic Trades & Capitalizing on Extreme Change56:28 – 01:01:11 Why Meme Coins Are Harder Than Equities01:01:11 – 01:06:01 Why He Refused Hedge Funds & External Capita01:06:01 – 01:11:02 Wealth, Simplicity & Rejecting Lifestyle Inflation01:11:02 – 01:15:53 Peace vs Pleasure: Redefining the End Goal01:15:53 – 01:20:14 How To Start Social Arbitrage (Actionable Advice)
Best offers for funding with FundedNext:https://fundednext.com/?fpr=tot(Or Use Code: TOT)30% off all funding with Alpha Capital: https://app.alphacapitalgroup.uk/signup/TOT(Or Use Code: TOT)Get Up To 40% Off Alpha Futures funding: https://app.alpha-futures.com/signin?next=%2F (Or Use Code: TOT)Get 20% off journaling with Tradezella: https://www.tradezella.com/?via=waqar(Or Use Codes: ToT10 or ToT20)__________________________________________ 🔗Connect with Waqar here:  @WaqarAsim.  Titans Of Tomorrow here:https://www.instagram.com/titansoftomorrowpodcastGuest (David Hanlin): https://www.instagram.com/thelaptoplegend/David's Track Record:https://kinfo.com/portfolio/23210/performanceDavid Handlin, a trader who once went 158 days without a loss explains how he rebuilt himself after a near seven-figure drawdown and became one of the most disciplined breakout and mean-reversion specialists in the game. This episode uncovers the patterns, psychology, and systems behind his rise.____________________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 - 2:03 - Trailer2:03 - 6:13 - How He Turned $10K Risk Into a $1M Trade6:13 - 11:14 - The Bitcoin Breakout: Full Pyramiding Breakdown11:14 - 15:20 - Spotting Breakouts vs Fakeouts With Surgical Precision15:20 - 19:15 - Why “Tight Price Action” Is Everything19:15 - 23:12 - Risk, Leverage & Why Small Caps Still Print23:12 - 27:03 - Handling Big Money: Detachment, Drawdowns & Mental Control27:03 - 31:13 - Technicals vs Fundamentals: Why He Almost Ignores Fundamentals Completely31:13 - 36:05 - How He Times Breakouts With Daily + Intraday Structure36:05 - 40:02 - Exponential Bet Sizing: The Real Reason His PnL Exploded40:02 - 43:12 - Why Mean Reversion Has Higher Win-Rate Than Breakouts43:12 - 47:12 - How He Actually Picks Tops Safely (Not What You Think)47:12 - 52:13 - Trade Management: Break-Even Rules, Invalidations & Tight Risk52:13 - 57:04 - Why Most Traders Mismanage Winners (And How He Fixes It)57:04 - 1:02:05 - Momentum, EMAs & When He Actually Holds1:02:05 - 1:06:17 - Reversal Mechanics: Liquidity, Sweeps & Rigged Small Caps1:06:17 - 1:11:10 - Futures, Efficiency & Where His Edge Truly Lives1:11:10 - 1:15:24 - Purpose, Wealth & Why Materialism Gets Empty Fast1:15:24 - 1:20:27 - Identity, Ego & The Psychology of All-Time Highs1:20:27 - 1:24:25 - Drawdowns, Imposter Syndrome & Staying Grounded1:24:25 - 1:29:00 - Focus vs Distraction: Why He Cut All Side Income1:29:00 - 1:31:17 - His Final Message: Why Trading Isn’t For Most People
Best offers for funding with FundedNext:https://fundednext.com/?fpr=tot(Or Use Code: TOT)30% off all funding with Alpha Capital: https://app.alphacapitalgroup.uk/signup/TOT(Or Use Code: TOT)Get Up To 40% Off Alpha Futures funding: https://app.alpha-futures.com/signin?next=%2F (Or Use Code: TOT)Get 20% off journaling with Tradezella: https://www.tradezella.com/?via=waqar(Or Use Codes: ToT10 or ToT20)A particle physicist turned 8-figure futures trader breaks down the hidden mechanics of markets, the truth behind stop hunts and liquidity grabs, why prediction destroys traders, and what actually creates a real edge. Samir Varma reveals the mistakes hedge funds still make, how to think like a scientist in the markets, and the principles that have kept him consistently profitable for 30+ years. This is one of the deepest conversations ever recorded on trading, risk, and market behaviour.__________________________________________ 🔗Connect with Waqar here:  https://www.youtube.com/@WaqarAsim./videos Titans Of Tomorrow here:https://www.instagram.com/titansoftomorrowpodcastGuest:https://www.linkedin.com/in/samir-varma-0806b____________________________________________________________________0:00 – 2:00 - Introduction2:02 – 6:44 - How a Cancelled Physics Project Created an 8-Figure Trader6:46 – 11:28 - Why Your Personality Might Be Destroying Your Edge11:31 – 17:07 - The Moment Samir Stopped Predicting Markets Forever17:09 – 22:53 - The Patterns You See… and the Ones That Are Lying to You22:55 – 28:39 - You Can Go Broke Taking a Profit28:41 – 34:22 - Chaos Theory Isn’t What You Think It Is34:24 – 41:02 - Why Hedge Funds Aren’t Smarter Than You Think41:04 – 46:51 - The Risk Models That Blow Up When You Need Them Most46:53 – 52:38 - Why “Once-in-a-Lifetime Events” Happen Every Few Years52:41 – 58:19 - The Psychology Trap That Breaks Even Good Traders58:21 – 1:04:06 - Why Most Trading Systems Fail Long Before You Notice1:04:08 – 1:09:57 - The Hidden Flaws That Destroy Institutional Traders1:09:59 – 1:15:31 - Market Experience vs Intuition: What Actually Matters1:15:33 – 1:21:04 - Why Technicals Work… But Only for a Very Short Time1:21:06 – 1:26:48 - The Truth Behind Stop Hunts, Liquidity Grabs & Iceberg Orders1:26:50 – 1:31:37 - How to See the Market Like a Physicist, Not a Retail Trader1:31:39 – 1:36:22 - The One Lesson Every Beginner Trader Must Understand
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