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This conversation features Markus Gabel (@MarkusGabel) from Dowhow Trading (@dowhowtrading8448), who brings a unique neuroscience-based approach to trading education that challenges conventional wisdom about risk management and trading psychology.Key Highlights:- The 6% Holy Number: Why losing more than 6% of your account creates a mathematical disadvantage that triggers emotional gambling behavior.- Neuroscience Over Psychology: Why understanding how your brain's prefrontal cortex works matters more than traditional trading psychology or "mindset" coaching.- Ultra-Conservative Position Sizing: Risking only 0.2-0.3% per trade to avoid the emotional spiral that destroys most traders.- The Five Magic Questions: How answering “what, how, when, where, and why” before each trade keeps decisions logical.- Trend Following vs Day Trading: Two distinct approaches – pure trend following on 4H-daily charts and structured day trading on 2–5 minute timeframes.- The Multitasking Myth: Scientific evidence that multitasking doesn’t exist and why traders need complete focus.- Physical Rule Systems: Forcing students to print, laminate, and physically check off trading rules before entering positions.- The Penguin Factor: Exercise to find your personal pain threshold – the dollar loss that makes you trade emotionally.- 20-Second Focus Limit: How the brain can only maintain focus for 20 seconds and its implications for trading execution.Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction and Markus's background01:40 – Trading instruments and timeframe preferences03:19 – Money management and the 6% rule revelation08:16 – Why small account traders inevitably gamble09:58 – Trend following methodology and profit management17:16 – Common coaching problems: ego and overthinking19:13 – Neuroscience of trading decisions21:51 – The four-rule system and prefrontal cortex limitations25:17 – Why simple strategies work best29:07 – The multitasking impossibility31:38 – Stress, dopamine, and brain chemistry in trading33:52 – The penguin factor discovery exercise42:10 – How to connect with Markus and his teaching philosophy43:55 – Book recommendations and mentorship valueThis conversation delivers groundbreaking insights into the neurological reasons most traders fail, offering a scientific framework for developing the discipline required for consistent profitability.HOW TO REACH MARCUS:🎥 YouTube – Markus Gabel | Dowhow Trading📸 Instagram – officialmarkusgabel📘 Facebook – dowhowtrader👔 LinkedIn – Markus Gabel🌍 Website – www.dowhow-trading.comFOLLOW THE TRADING BATTLE:🐦 Twitter – https://twitter.com/ttb_live📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/thetradingbattle/🎥 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/thetradingbattleThe Trading Battle – Where Traders Learn, Compete & WinJoin thousands of traders who've discovered their favorite trading education channel. The Trading Battle combines live trading competitions with expert education, giving you the strategies and confidence to succeed in any market.🎯 Live Trading Battles – Watch pros compete with real strategies📚 Weekly Masterclasses – Learn from trading legends🌍 Global Market Coverage – Forex, crypto, stocks, commodities, indices🏆 Proven Track Record – Strategies from profitable traders🎥 Entertainment Value – Education that keeps you engagedLearn from the Best: Our guests include trading legends like Token Metrics, Mark Minervini, Nick Leeson, Rob Booker, Nick Syiek (TraderNick), Tom Basso, Steve Goldstein, Akil Stokes, Nick Pulver, Jason Sen, Steve Ruffley, Harry Daniels, and many more elite traders...Subscribe now and join the trading community that's changing the game – one battle at a time.Disclaimer: We do not provide financial product advice. Any views or opinions expressed by participants (guests, hosts, and battlers) are for general entertainment purposes and do not reflect the views of The Trading Battle.

In this interview, Marc Walton (@marcwalton), founder of Forex Mentor Pro and seasoned trader with decades of experience across multiple market cycles, shares his remarkable transformation from a struggling retail trader losing money despite a 70%+ win rate to becoming a consistently profitable trader and mentor. This candid conversation reveals the counterintuitive truths about trading success and the critical importance of simplicity and planning over complexity and execution.Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction and Marc's background into trading01:32 – Getting the trading bug in the dotcom boom02:41 – Moving to Canary Islands and finding Forex out of necessity04:28 – The classic struggling trader journey and near-quitting moment05:53 – The breakthrough: stopping losses vs. making profits07:15 – Finding a mentor and working through trading psychology09:12 – The lonely game problem and geographic trading issues10:01 – Founding Forex Mentor Pro and the teaching evolution12:11 – Trading strategy: the power of simplification14:20 – Confluence trading: requiring 5 technical reasons16:10 – Pullback vs. breakout trading methodology18:37 – Market selection: picking the right markets at the right time24:27 – Crypto success story and the blockchain revelation32:27 – Screen sharing: real trading examples and results38:38 – Top trading sins and success stories from mentoring45:40 – The 95% planning philosophy and weekend preparationHOW TO REACH MARC:🎥 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@marcwalton🐦 X (Twitter) – https://x.com/marcwalton📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/marcwaltonfx/📘 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/forexmentorpro/👔 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcwalton/🌍 Website – https://www.forexmentorpro.com/FOLLOW THE TRADING BATTLE:🐦 Twitter – https://twitter.com/ttb_live📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/thetradingbattle/🎥 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/thetradingbattleThe Trading Battle – Online Global Trading CommunityJoin thousands of traders who've discovered their new favorite trading education channel.The Trading Battle combines live trading competitions with expert education, giving you the strategies and confidence to succeed in any market.🎯 Live Trading Battles – Watch pros compete with real strategies📚 Weekly Masterclasses – Learn from trading legends🌍 Global Market Coverage – Forex, crypto, stocks, commodities, indices🏆 Proven Track Record – Strategies from profitable traders🎥 Entertainment Value – Education that keeps you engagedLearn from the Best: Our guests include trading legends like Token Metrics, Mark Minervini, Nick Leeson, Rob Booker, Nick Syiek (TraderNick), Tom Basso, Steve Goldstein, Akil Stokes, Nick Pulver, Jason Sen, Steve Ruffley, Harry Daniels, and many more elite traders...Subscribe now and join the trading community that's changing the game – one battle at a time.Disclaimer: Please note, we do not provide financial product advice. Any views or opinions expressed by participants (guests, hosts and battlers) are for general entertainment purposes and do not reflect the views of The Trading Battle.

This conversation features Markus Gabel (@MarkusGabel) from Dowhow Trading (@dowhowtrading8448) who brings a unique neuroscience-based approach to trading education that challenges conventional wisdom about risk management and trading psychology.Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction and Markus's background01:40 – Trading instruments and timeframe preferences03:19 – Money management and the 6% rule revelation08:16 – Why small account traders inevitably gamble09:58 – Trend following methodology and profit management17:16 – Common coaching problems: ego and overthinking19:13 – Neuroscience of trading decisions21:51 – The four-rule system and prefrontal cortex limitations25:17 – Why simple strategies work best29:07 – The multitasking impossibility31:38 – Stress, dopamine, and brain chemistry in trading33:52 – The penguin factor discovery exercise42:10 – How to connect with Markus and his teaching philosophy43:55 – Book recommendations and the value of mentorshipThis conversation offers groundbreaking insights into the neurological reasons why most traders fail and provides a scientific framework for developing the mental discipline required for consistent profitability.HOW TO REACH MARCUS:🎥 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@MarkusGabel & https://www.youtube.com/@dowhowtrading8448📸 Instagram – officialmarkusgabel📘 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/dowhowtrader👔 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/markus-gabel-20818769/🌍 Website – https://www.dowhow-trading.com/FOLLOW THE TRADING BATTLE:🐦 Twitter – https://twitter.com/ttb_live📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/thetradingbattle/🎥 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/thetradingbattleThe Trading Battle – Where Traders Learn, Compete & WinJoin thousands of traders who've discovered their new favorite trading education channel.The Trading Battle combines live trading competitions with expert education, giving you the strategies and confidence to succeed in any market.🎯 Live Trading Battles – Watch pros compete with real strategies📚 Weekly Masterclasses – Learn from trading legends🌍 Global Market Coverage – Forex, crypto, stocks, commodities, indices🏆 Proven Track Record – Strategies from profitable traders🎥 Entertainment Value – Education that keeps you engagedLearn from the Best: Our guests include trading legends like Token Metrics, Mark Minervini, Nick Leeson, Rob Booker, Nick Syiek (TraderNick), Tom Basso, Steve Goldstein, Akil Stokes, Nick Pulver, Jason Sen, Steve Ruffley, Harry Daniels, and many more elite traders...Subscribe now and join the trading community that's changing the game – one battle at a time.Disclaimer: Please note, we do not provide financial product advice. Any views or opinions expressed by participants (guests, hosts and battlers) are for general entertainment purposes and do not reflect the views of The Trading Battle.

In this interview, Siam Kidd (@siamkidd), an ex-RAF pilot turned successful trader, shares his remarkable journey from flying fighter jets to mastering financial markets over 20+ years. This candid conversation reveals how military discipline, obsessive dedication, and hard-learned lessons about risk management transformed him into a trader who's called major market events and developed predictive models for Bitcoin cycles. From nearly crashing a jet while distracted by trades to making £422,000 in 30 minutes, Siam's story offers unique insights into trading psychology, cryptocurrency cycles, and macro economics.Timestamps:00:01 – Introduction and Siam's RAF pilot background02:12 – Balancing military career with trading obsession05:44 – Trading psychology and mental model development08:36 – Risk parallels between flying jets and trading10:43 – Siam's price action trading methodology15:16 – Trading strategies, expectancy, and win rates21:34 – The legendary £422,000 Black Monday trade26:13 – Transition from forex to cryptocurrency trading28:42 – Fair launch vs VC-launched crypto analysis31:15 – Bitcoin fractal cycle model and predictions37:03 – Bitcoin market share and $256k price target45:13 – Asset performance against M2 money supply53:39 – Bitcoin vs housing as store of value58:38 – AI narrative and outpacing Bitcoin strategy01:02:35 – Closing remarks and contact informationHOW TO REACH SIAM:🎥 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@UCFXbU_jqaxaOJmAT5fBaQfg🐦 X (Twitter) – https://x.com/SiamKidd📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/siamkidd📘 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/siamkidd👔 LinkedIn – https://uk.linkedin.com/in/siamkidd🌍 Website – https://siamkidd.io/FOLLOW THE TRADING BATTLE:🐦 Twitter – https://twitter.com/ttb_live📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/thetradingbattle/🎥 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/thetradingbattleThe Trading Battle – Where Traders Learn, Compete & WinJoin thousands of traders who've discovered their new favorite trading education channel.The Trading Battle combines live trading competitions with expert education, giving you the strategies and confidence to succeed in any market.🎯 Live Trading Battles – Watch pros compete with real strategies📚 Weekly Masterclasses – Learn from trading legends🌍 Global Market Coverage – Forex, crypto, stocks, commodities, indices🏆 Proven Track Record – Strategies from profitable traders🎥 Entertainment Value – Education that keeps you engagedLearn from the Best: Our guests include trading legends like Token Metrics, Mark Minervini, Nick Leeson, Rob Booker, Nick Syiek (TraderNick), Tom Basso, Steve Goldstein, Akil Stokes, Nick Pulver, Jason Sen, Steve Ruffley, Harry Daniels, and many more elite traders...Subscribe now and join the trading community that's changing the game – one battle at a time.Disclaimer: Please note, we do not provide financial product advice. Any views or opinions expressed by participants (guests, hosts and battlers) are for general entertainment purposes and do not reflect the views of The Trading Battle.

In this conversation, Nick Bencino (@labofcrypto1), a London-based trader with 20 years of experience across forex, crypto, and equities, shares his journey from teenage stock market competitions in Australia to becoming a specialist in cryptocurrency volatility trading.Key Highlights:- The Origin Story: How a high school stock market competition in Australia launched Nick's 20-year trading career- Market Evolution Journey: Transitioning from stocks to forex during the 2008 financial crisis, then to crypto chasing volatility- Crypto as "Trading for Dummies": Why Nick believes cryptocurrency markets are simpler to trade than modern forex- Psychological Levels Strategy: How crypto markets respect round numbers and psychological levels like forex used to in 2008- Altcoin Explosion: Understanding the difference between Bitcoin, Ethereum, and smaller altcoins with massive return potential- Liquidity Considerations: How to navigate market cap and liquidity issues when trading different sized cryptocurrencies- Trump's Market Impact: Analysis of how political events and meme coins are reshaping crypto markets- Risk Management Reality: Why most crypto "success stories" actually lose money when transitioning to other markets- Market Manipulation Concerns: Discussion of Trump family crypto ventures and their market impact- Future Market Predictions: Concerns about liquidity, Federal Reserve policy, and potential market correctionsTimestamps:00:00 – Introduction and Nick's Australian trading origins03:39 – From stocks to forex during the 2008 financial crisis04:34 – Volatility trading strategy and trend following approach06:17 – Understanding altcoins and their explosive potential08:39 – Why crypto markets respect psychological levels12:39 – Trading timeframes and position holding strategies16:29 – Bitcoin price predictions and market outlook20:43 – The mystery of Satoshi Nakamoto and crypto origins25:07 – Why crypto traders struggle when moving to forex33:02 – Trump's impact on markets and meme coin phenomenon42:48 – Edge comparison between crypto and traditional markets48:26 – The reality of crypto "get rich quick" stories55:37 – Current market concerns and liquidity issuesThis interview provides valuable insights for traders considering cryptocurrency markets, emphasizing both the opportunities and risks inherent in this volatile asset class.HOW TO REACH NICK:🎥 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@UCBCbEDO5tMP6saX9yNU_zYQ🌍 Discord – https://loc.deals/discordFOLLOW THE TRADING BATTLE:🐦 Twitter – https://twitter.com/ttb_live📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/thetradingbattle/🎥 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/thetradingbattleThe Trading Battle – Where Traders Learn, Compete & WinJoin thousands of traders who've discovered their new favorite trading education channel.The Trading Battle combines live trading competitions with expert education, giving you the strategies and confidence to succeed in any market.🎯 Live Trading Battles – Watch pros compete with real strategies📚 Weekly Masterclasses – Learn from trading legends🌍 Global Market Coverage – Forex, crypto, stocks, commodities, indices🏆 Proven Track Record – Strategies from profitable traders🎥 Entertainment Value – Education that keeps you engagedLearn from the Best: Our guests include trading legends like Token Metrics, Mark Minervini, Nick Leeson, Rob Booker, Nick Syiek (TraderNick), Tom Basso, Steve Goldstein, Akil Stokes, Nick Pulver, Jason Sen, Steve Ruffley, Harry Daniels, and many more elite traders...Subscribe now and join the trading community that's changing the game – one battle at a time.Disclaimer: Please note, we do not provide financial product advice. Any views or opinions expressed by participants (guests, hosts and battlers) are for general entertainment purposes and do not reflect the views of The Trading Battle.

Watch this in-depth interview with Denise Shull, a neuropsychoanalyst and performance coach who works with top hedge funds and elite athletes. In this conversation, Denise reveals the hidden psychological patterns that drive trading behavior and offers groundbreaking insights into why most conventional trading advice fails.This interview takes you through:- How childhood experiences create unconscious trading templates- Why intelligent people often struggle more in trading- The neuroscience behind decision-making and prediction- How emotions and feelings are actually essential for good trading- Why traders repeatedly make the same mistakes despite knowing better- The difference between intuition and impulse in trading decisions- How to identify your natural trading style vs. fighting against it- The power of understanding "theory of mind" in market psychology- Why going flat during uncertainty is a superpower- Practical techniques for overcoming fear of future regretKey Insights Revealed:- Bottom and top picking often stems from pressure to prove intelligence- The market acts as the "ultimate authority figure" triggering childhood patterns- Most trading decisions are unconscious predictions based on past experiences- Feeling your emotions consciously reduces the need to act them out- Different market conditions require different personality types to succeed- Making money vs. being right – which do you really prioritize?Timestamps:00:00 – Intro – What is neuropsychoanalysis?02:26 – How childhood templates repeat in trading04:49 – Why the market triggers our deepest psychological patterns07:02 – The psychology behind bottom/top picking behavior09:59 – Why smart people struggle more with trading13:20 – Trading as poker with changing card values15:23 – Theory of mind and understanding other market participants19:56 – Should you change your personality or find your trading style?31:26 – How predictions and emotions drive all decisions38:54 – Why political arguments mirror bull vs. bear debates43:26 – The fear of looking stupid vs. making money54:53 – When markets don't cooperate with your style01:02:52 – Fear of future regret as the key trading obstacle01:04:02 – Unconventional health advice: earthing and sunlight01:06:13 – Why no movie captures what trading really feels likeHOW TO REACH DENISE:🐦 X (Twitter) – https://x.com/denisekshull and https://x.com/ReThinkGroup📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/rethink.group/🌍 Website – https://therethinkgroup.netFOLLOW THE TRADING BATTLE:🐦 Twitter – https://twitter.com/ttb_live📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/thetradingbattle/🎥 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/thetradingbattleThe Trading Battle – Where Traders Learn, Compete & WinJoin thousands of traders who've discovered their new favorite trading education channel.The Trading Battle combines live trading competitions with expert education, giving you the strategies and confidence to succeed in any market.🎯 Live Trading Battles – Watch pros compete with real strategies📚 Weekly Masterclasses – Learn from trading legends🌍 Global Market Coverage – Forex, crypto, stocks, commodities, indices🏆 Proven Track Record – Strategies from profitable traders🎥 Entertainment Value – Education that keeps you engagedLearn from the Best: Our guests include trading legends like Token Metrics, Mark Minervini, Nick Leeson, Rob Booker, Nick Syiek (TraderNick), Tom Basso, Steve Goldstein, Akil Stokes, Nick Pulver, Jason Sen, Steve Ruffley, Harry Daniels, and many more elite traders...Subscribe now and join the trading community that's changing the game – one battle at a time.Disclaimer: Please note, we do not provide financial product advice. Any views or opinions expressed by participants (guests, hosts and battlers) are for general entertainment purposes and do not reflect the views of The Trading Battle.

This insightful interview features Andrew Woodward (@theinvestorsway2655), a financial expert disrupting wealth management with his three-pillar framework designed to help people grow, compound, and create sustainable wealth. In this revealing discussion, Andrew shares his personal financial journey, wealth-building philosophy, and practical investment strategies.This interview explores:- Andrew's transformation from debt-ridden accountant to successful wealth advisor- His unique three-pillar framework: Manage, Protect, and Grow- Why traditional budgeting fails and what works instead- How to generate consistent income from investments (targeting 4% monthly cash flow)- Practical strategies for diversifying across stocks, property, gold, and other assets- Why demographic shifts make government pensions increasingly unreliableTimestamps:00:00 – Intro02:19 – Demographic challenges and retirement concerns03:53 – Taking personal control of financial future05:26 – Andrew's early financial education and journey10:16 – From auditor to options trader13:59 – The financial wake-up call that changed everything15:26 – Creating a personalized money management system17:55 – The three-pillar wealth generation framework explained21:14 – Breaking the budget-failure cycle with automatic systems23:43 – Property investment strategy and long-term growth30:56 – Stock market strategies including options income37:38 – Gold and silver as defensive assets in uncertain times48:38 – The wealth tracker tool for monitoring progressThis conversation offers practical, actionable insights for anyone seeking to take charge of their financial destiny and build sustainable wealth over time.HOW TO REACH ANDREW:🎥 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@theinvestorsway2655📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/theinvestorsway_/📘 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/andrew.woodward.1213👔 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-woodward-wealth-coach/🌐 Website – https://theinvestorsway.com.auFOLLOW THE TRADING BATTLE:🐦 Twitter – https://twitter.com/ttb_live📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/thetradingbattle/🎥 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/thetradingbattleThe Trading Battle – Where Traders Learn, Compete & WinJoin thousands of traders who've discovered their new favorite trading education channel.The Trading Battle combines live trading competitions with expert education, giving you the strategies and confidence to succeed in any market.🎯 Live Trading Battles – Watch pros compete with real strategies📚 Weekly Masterclasses – Learn from trading legends🌍 Global Market Coverage – Forex, crypto, stocks, commodities, indices🏆 Proven Track Record – Strategies from profitable traders🎥 Entertainment Value – Education that keeps you engagedLearn from the Best: Our guests include trading legends like Token Metrics, Mark Minervini, Nick Leeson, Rob Booker, Nick Syiek (TraderNick), Tom Basso, Steve Goldstein, Akil Stokes, Nick Pulver, Jason Sen, Steve Ruffley, Harry Daniels, and many more elite traders...Subscribe now and join the trading community that's changing the game – one battle at a time.Disclaimer: Please note, we do not provide financial product advice. Any views or opinions expressed by participants (guests, hosts and battlers) are for general entertainment purposes and do not reflect the views of The Trading Battle.

In this insightful interview, Akil Stokes (@AkilStokes), a legendary figure in the Forex trading world with 16 years of experience. This revealing conversation explores Akil's trading philosophy, techniques, and psychological approach to market success.Key Highlights:- Akil's Trading Journey: How he started in stocks before finding his groove in Forex during the volatile 2008-2009 period- Currency Personalities: Akil's unique perspective on different currency pairs, including the "sneaky volatile" Pound/Dollar and the "graveyard" Pound/Yen- Counter-Trend Trading: Why Akil prefers counter-trend strategies and his process for identifying market reversals- Range Bar Charts: His use of 34-pip range bar charts for cleaner market analysis- Risk Management Philosophy: "My job is conservation of capital. I want to avoid the big hit because it can wipe out months of gains."- Trading Psychology: How Akil overcomes drawdowns and maintains discipline through market challenges- Mentorship Approach: His accidental journey into coaching and how his athletic background enhances his trading education styleTimestamps:00:00 – Intro and Akil's trading background03:56 – Why Akil focused exclusively on Forex over other markets06:16 – Currency pair personalities: Pound/Dollar and Pound/Yen08:16 – Akil's preferred timeframes and trade duration10:44 – Most actively traded pairs and why17:01 – Counter-trend trading approach and chart analysis27:17 – The importance of following trading rules consistently36:38 – How athletics background influenced trading discipline50:42 – Managing psychological aspects during drawdowns57:01 – Balancing trading with family and coachingThis conversation offers rare insights from an experienced trader who has remained steadfast in Forex while others moved to different markets, making it valuable for traders at all experience levels.HOW TO REACH AKIL:🎥 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/akilstokes🐦 X (Twitter) – @AkilStokesRTM📸 Instagram – @AkilStokesRTM📘 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/AkilStokesRTM/🌍 Website – https://tieronetrading.com/🌍 BlueSky – @akilstokesrtm.bsky.socialFOLLOW THE TRADING BATTLE:🐦 Twitter – https://twitter.com/ttb_live📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/thetradingbattle/🎥 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/thetradingbattleThe Trading Battle – Where Traders Learn, Compete & WinJoin thousands of traders who've discovered their new favorite trading education channel.The Trading Battle combines live trading competitions with expert education, giving you the strategies and confidence to succeed in any market.🎯 Live Trading Battles – Watch pros compete with real strategies📚 Weekly Masterclasses – Learn from trading legends🌍 Global Market Coverage – Forex, crypto, stocks, commodities, indices🏆 Proven Track Record – Strategies from profitable traders🎥 Entertainment Value – Education that keeps you engagedLearn from the Best: Our guests include trading legends like Token Metrics, Mark Minervini, Nick Leeson, Rob Booker, Nick Syiek (TraderNick), Tom Basso, Steve Goldstein, Akil Stokes, Nick Pulver, Jason Sen, Steve Ruffley, Harry Daniels, and many more elite traders...Subscribe now and join the trading community that's changing the game – one battle at a time.Disclaimer: Please note, we do not provide financial product advice. Any views or opinions expressed by participants (guests, hosts and battlers) are for general entertainment purposes and do not reflect the views of The Trading Battle.

In this fascinating interview, we sit down with legendary trader Tom Basso (@montrader1) – "Mr. Wonderful" and "Mr. Serenity" himself – a former hedge fund manager turned retail trader who shares his decades of market wisdom. This deep-dive conversation reveals the sophisticated systems and mental frameworks that have made Tom one of the most respected voices in systematic trading.Key Highlights:- Multi-Strategy Portfolio Architecture: Tom's elegant system of running 40+ positions across currencies, commodities, and stocks using multiple timeframes that naturally hedge each other- The Retail Advantage: Why individual traders have massive advantages over institutional money managers, including zero bureaucracy and instant execution capabilities- Position Sizing Mastery: Tom's mathematical approach to risk management, sizing positions from 0.35% to 1% of equity based on volatility and risk metrics- Mechanical Offsetting Strategy: The fascinating mechanics of how Tom runs long-term trend following and short-term counter-trend strategies simultaneously in the same instrument- Volatility-Adjusted Indicators: Tom's favorite technical tools – Donchian Channels, Bollinger Bands, and Keltner Channels – and why they automatically adjust to market conditions- 15-Minute Trading Day: How Tom has systematized his approach to manage 150+ orders and 42 positions in under an hour daily- Global Trading Lifestyle: Managing a complex portfolio while traveling the world with his wife- Market Outlook: Tom's bullish perspective on reducing bureaucratic costs and regulatory burden in the US economyTimestamps:00:00 – Intro and Tom's transition from hedge fund to retail03:28 – How volatility affects position sizing and stops automatically09:19 – The retail trader's massive advantages over institutions16:18 – Multi-strategy portfolio mechanics and offsetting positions24:51 – Technical indicators that adjust to market noise32:11 – Position sizing formulas and risk management40:07 – Momentum, trend following, and market psychology46:05 – Current market volatility and portfolio performance49:28 – Book recommendations and trading education resources54:00 – Travel stories and managing trades globallyHOW TO REACH TOM:🎥 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@montrader1🐦 X (Twitter) – @basso_tom📘 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/enjoytheride.world/👔 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-basso-7786a01a3FOLLOW THE TRADING BATTLE:🐦 Twitter – https://twitter.com/ttb_live📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/thetradingbattle/🎥 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/thetradingbattleThe Trading Battle – Where Traders Learn, Compete & WinJoin thousands of traders who've discovered their new favorite trading education channel.The Trading Battle combines live trading competitions with expert education, giving you the strategies and confidence to succeed in any market.🎯 Live Trading Battles – Watch pros compete with real strategies📚 Weekly Masterclasses – Learn from trading legends🌍 Global Market Coverage – Forex, crypto, stocks, commodities, indices🏆 Proven Track Record – Strategies from profitable traders🎥 Entertainment Value – Education that keeps you engagedLearn from the Best: Our guests include trading legends like Token Metrics, Mark Minervini, Nick Leeson, Rob Booker, Nick Syiek (TraderNick), Tom Basso, Steve Goldstein, Akil Stokes, Nick Pulver, Jason Sen, Steve Ruffley, Harry Daniels, and many more elite traders...Subscribe now and join the trading community that's changing the game – one battle at a time.Disclaimer: Please note, we do not provide financial product advice. Any views or opinions expressed by participants (guests, hosts and battlers) are for general entertainment purposes and do not reflect the views of The Trading Battle.

In this compelling interview, we sit down with Vee Leung Phan (@trackrecordtrading), a veteran trader with over 20 years of experience at top global banks including JP Morgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, and Deutsche Bank. Vee shares his remarkable journey from accidentally stumbling into trading to co-founding a global macro hedge fund managing over $1.2 billion.This revealing conversation explores the stark differences between institutional and retail trading, the psychology of managing massive positions, and the discipline required to succeed in financial markets.Key Highlights:- Trading Journey: How Vee accidentally got into trading during the first internet boom and his evolution through major global banks- Size Psychology: The mental challenges of trading billion-dollar positions and why some traders freeze when scaling up- Risk Management: Why your position size should never keep you awake at night and how to be your own risk manager- Time Horizons: Vee's multi-year Australian dollar trade and why longer-term thinking often wins- Retail vs Professional: The critical support systems institutional traders have that retail traders must create for themselves- Trading Discipline: Why stepping away during losing streaks is essential and how to build sustainable trading habits- Market Reality: Honest insights into why markets go where they want regardless of position sizeTimestamps:00:00 – Introduction and Vee's background at major banks03:00 – Accidental entry into trading during the dot-com boom08:00 – Life as an institutional trader: screens, size, and environment15:00 – The psychology of scaling up and down in position size22:00 – Vee's legendary $1 billion single trade story28:00 – Trading timeframes: from minutes to multi-year positions35:00 – The Australian dollar trade that lasted years42:00 – Retail traders vs institutional support systems48:00 – Risk management rules and daily/weekly stop losses55:00 – Track Record Trading Academy and building trading communitiesHOW TO REACH VEE:🌍 Website – https://trackrecordtrading.com/🎥 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@trackrecordtrading🐦 X (Twitter) – https://x.com/TradewithTR📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/trackrecordtrading/👔 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/veeleungphan/FOLLOW THE TRADING BATTLE:🐦 Twitter – https://twitter.com/ttb_live📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/thetradingbattle/🎥 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/thetradingbattleThe Trading Battle – Where Traders Learn, Compete & WinJoin thousands of traders who've discovered their new favorite trading education channel.The Trading Battle combines live trading competitions with expert education, giving you the strategies and confidence to succeed in any market.🎯 Live Trading Battles – Watch pros compete with real strategies📚 Weekly Masterclasses – Learn from trading legends🌍 Global Market Coverage – Forex, crypto, stocks, commodities, indices🏆 Proven Track Record – Strategies from profitable traders🎥 Entertainment Value – Education that keeps you engagedLearn from the Best: Our guests include trading legends like Token Metrics, Mark Minervini, Nick Leeson, Rob Booker, Nick Syiek (TraderNick), Tom Basso, Steve Goldstein, Akil Stokes, Nick Pulver, Jason Sen, Steve Ruffley, Harry Daniels, and many more elite traders...Subscribe now and join the trading community that's changing the game – one battle at a time.Disclaimer: Please note, we do not provide financial product advice. Any views or opinions expressed by participants (guests, hosts and battlers) are for general entertainment purposes and do not reflect the views of The Trading Battle.

In this insightful interview, Constantin Pabst, a full-time trader since 2013 with over 20 years of market experience, shares his methodical approach to consistent trading. This revealing conversation explores Constantin's structured trading philosophy, techniques, and process-driven approach to market success.Key Highlights:- Constantin's Trading Journey: How he transitioned from part-time to full-time trading after 6 years of developing proficiency- Boring and Methodical Approach: Why Constantin embraces a structured, repeatable process that removes emotion from trading- Parts Analysis: How personal life balance and mental state directly impact trading performance- Mental Trading Account: Constantin's unique framework for tracking essential daily trading habits- Structured Workflow: His detailed process for analyzing markets and preparing for each trading session- Counter-Trend Trading: His preference for specific setups against the higher timeframe trend- Initial Balance Theory: Using Monday-Tuesday price ranges to predict weekly market behaviorTimestamps:00:00 – Introduction and Constantin's trading background03:05 – The journey to becoming consistently profitable05:07 – "Boring and methodical" trading style explained11:12 – Trading as a process-driven rather than money-driven activity13:52 – Parts analysis: aligning personal life with trading performance19:42 – Mental trading account framework for tracking success habits25:51 – Detailed workflow chart for structured trading approach30:40 – The importance of naming and defining trading setups34:25 – Case study of NQ trade execution and entry points43:05 – Initial balance theory using Monday-Tuesday price action45:58 – How to trade ranges and recognize breakout signals50:06 – Peak Traders mentorship approachThis conversation offers valuable insights from an experienced trader who has developed a highly structured approach to consistent market success, making it valuable for traders seeking to build sustainable discipline and process in their trading.HOW TO REACH CONSTANTIN:🐦 X (Twitter) – https://x.com/tradebln👔 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/constantinpabst🌍 Website – www.constantinpabst.com (it will be online when we do the recording)📘 Discord – https://whop.com/peaktraders/FOLLOW THE TRADING BATTLE:🐦 Twitter – https://twitter.com/ttb_live📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/thetradingbattle/🎥 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/thetradingbattleThe Trading Battle – Where Traders Learn, Compete & WinJoin thousands of traders who've discovered their new favorite trading education channel.The Trading Battle combines live trading competitions with expert education, giving you the strategies and confidence to succeed in any market.🎯 Live Trading Battles – Watch pros compete with real strategies📚 Weekly Masterclasses – Learn from trading legends🌍 Global Market Coverage – Forex, crypto, stocks, commodities, indices🏆 Proven Track Record – Strategies from profitable traders🎥 Entertainment Value – Education that keeps you engagedLearn from the Best: Our guests include trading legends like Token Metrics, Mark Minervini, Nick Leeson, Rob Booker, Nick Syiek (TraderNick), Tom Basso, Steve Goldstein, Akil Stokes, Nick Pulver, Jason Sen, Steve Ruffley, Harry Daniels, and many more elite traders...Subscribe now and join the trading community that's changing the game – one battle at a time.Disclaimer: Please note, we do not provide financial product advice. Any views or opinions expressed by participants (guests, hosts and battlers) are for general entertainment purposes and do not reflect the views of The Trading Battle.

In this insightful interview, Steve Ruffley, a veteran trader with over 20 years of experience, shares his remarkable journey from PricewaterhouseCoopers to becoming a successful independent trader. This revealing conversation explores Steve's evolution from floor trading to developing his own approach, the psychological challenges of handling large profits, and the stark differences between retail and professional trading.Key Highlights:- Trading Journey: Steve's unconventional start through a chance encounter in Gibraltar and his "apprentice-like" training- Size & Time: The critical factors that separate profitable professional traders from struggling retail traders- Psychological Challenges: How making too much money too quickly created unexpected problems- Money Management: Why withdrawing profits regularly is essential to make trading "real"- Technical Approach: Using Fibonacci, pivot points and a simplified strategy focused on just 8 specific products- Reality Check: Honest perspective on what retail traders can realistically achieve compared to institutionsTimestamps:00:00 – Introduction and Steve's background at PwC03:30 – Early career development and "apprentice-like" training08:00 – Market analysis: The 80-20 rule of technical vs fundamental14:00 – Professional vs retail trading realities18:30 – Trading size and time: Observations from the risk room25:00 – Personal trading evolution and psychological aspects32:00 – Money management and taking profits out regularly37:00 – Trading strategy and averaging into positions46:00 – Chart analysis and technical approach52:00 – Trading reality and advice for retail tradersThis conversation offers rare candid insights into both the possibilities and limitations of trading for a living, making it valuable for traders wanting to understand what professional trading truly entails beyond the "get rich quick" narratives.HOW TO REACH STEVE:🌍 Website – www.steveruffley.com🐦 Twitter – https://twitter.com/steveruffley📕 Book – The Pro Retail Trader: How to Generate Professional-level Returns as a Retail TraderFOLLOW THE TRADING BATTLE:🐦 Twitter – https://twitter.com/ttb_live📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/thetradingbattle/🎥 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/thetradingbattleThe Trading Battle – Where Traders Learn, Compete & WinJoin thousands of traders who've discovered their new favorite trading education channel.The Trading Battle combines live trading competitions with expert education, giving you the strategies and confidence to succeed in any market.🎯 Live Trading Battles – Watch pros compete with real strategies📚 Weekly Masterclasses – Learn from trading legends🌍 Global Market Coverage – Forex, crypto, stocks, commodities, indices🏆 Proven Track Record – Strategies from profitable traders🎥 Entertainment Value – Education that keeps you engagedLearn from the Best: Our guests include trading legends like Token Metrics, Mark Minervini, Nick Leeson, Rob Booker, Nick Syiek (TraderNick), Tom Basso, Steve Goldstein, Akil Stokes, Nick Pulver, Jason Sen, Steve Ruffley, Harry Daniels, and many more elite traders...Subscribe now and join the trading community that's changing the game – one battle at a time.Disclaimer: Please note, we do not provide financial product advice. Any views or opinions expressed by participants (guests, hosts and battlers) are for general entertainment purposes and do not reflect the views of The Trading Battle.

In this compelling interview, Steve Goldstein (@AlphaMind101) a legendary performance coach and author with nearly 40 years in financial markets, shares his transformative journey from struggling proprietary trader to helping traders worldwide master the mental game. This candid conversation reveals the psychological depths that separate successful traders from those who fail, offering profound insights into trading performance.Key Highlights:- Trading Psychology Revolution: Steve's pivotal moment working with a performance coach that transformed him from an over-analytical, struggling trader to a highly successful one- The 45% vs 3% Discovery: A remarkable case study showing how one hedge fund trader's ideas would have returned 45% annually, but behavioral issues limited him to just 3% returns- Behavioral Slippage Concept: Understanding the gap between trading plans and actual execution, and how to bridge it- Level Two Trading: Going beyond surface-level discipline issues to uncover the deep psychological drivers of trading behavior- Corporate to Retail Coaching: Steve's transition from trading at major banks (Credit Suisse, Commerzbank, American Express) to becoming a sought-after performance coach- "Love Your Losses" Philosophy: Why accepting losses is essential for trading success and long-term profitability- Real Client Transformations: Stories of traders who went from bottom performers to top achievers through psychological breakthroughs- The Trading Performance Model: Steve's framework for holistic trader development beyond just technical analysisTimestamps:00:00 – Introduction and Steve's 40-year market journey03:28 – When psychology becomes crucial in trading09:19 – The subconscious mind's role in trading decisions16:18 – Steve's personal transformation through coaching24:51 – Corporate vs retail trading challenges32:11 – The "Behavioral Slippage" breakthrough case study40:07 – Most rewarding coaching experiences46:05 – "Learning to love your losses" philosophy49:28 – Why retail traders need guidance and mentorshipThis conversation offers valuable insights from one of the most respected trading performance coaches in the world, making it essential viewing for traders looking to master their mindset and achieve consistent success.HOW TO REACH STEVE:🎥 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/alphamind101🐦 X (Twitter) – alphamind101👔 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-goldstein-060a4913/🌍 Website – alpharcubed.comFOLLOW THE TRADING BATTLE:🐦 Twitter – https://twitter.com/ttb_live📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/thetradingbattle/🎥 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/thetradingbattleThe Trading Battle – Where Traders Learn, Compete & WinJoin thousands of traders who've discovered their new favorite trading education channel.The Trading Battle combines live trading competitions with expert education, giving you the strategies and confidence to succeed in any market.🎯 Live Trading Battles – Watch pros compete with real strategies📚 Weekly Masterclasses – Learn from trading legends🌍 Global Market Coverage – Forex, crypto, stocks, commodities, indices🏆 Proven Track Record – Strategies from profitable traders🎥 Entertainment Value – Education that keeps you engagedLearn from the Best: Our guests include trading legends like Token Metrics, Mark Minervini, Nick Leeson, Rob Booker, Nick Syiek (TraderNick), Tom Basso, Steve Goldstein, Akil Stokes, Nick Pulver, Jason Sen, Steve Ruffley, Harry Daniels, and many more elite traders...Subscribe now and join the trading community that's changing the game – one battle at a time.Disclaimer: Please note, we do not provide financial product advice. Any views or opinions expressed by participants (guests, hosts and battlers) are for general entertainment purposes and do not reflect the views of The Trading Battle.

In this insightful interview, Harry Daniels (@livesquawkmarkets), a veteran of the financial markets and founder of LiveSquawk, shares his remarkable journey from a young floor trader to providing real-time market intelligence to traders worldwide. This revealing conversation explores Harry's experiences on trading floors in London and Chicago, his transition to building a vital market news service, and his unique perspective on market information.Key Highlights:- Trading Floor Origins: Harry's start in financial markets at age 18, working his way from back-office settlements to the adrenaline-charged futures trading floors- Hand Signal Trading: Detailed explanation of the now-historic pit trading communication methods used before electronic trading- Chicago Experience: Learning from legendary traders like Tom Baldwin at the CME and CBOT in the 1990s- Black Wednesday: Experiencing the UK's dramatic exit from the ERM in 1992, one of the most volatile trading days in his career- LiveSquawk Creation: Building a business from maxed-out credit cards to a global service trusted by major banks and retail traders- Central Bank Access: Attending ECB and Fed press conferences, asking questions directly to figures like Mario Draghi and Mark Carney- Real-Time News Value: Why traders need filtered news and market color beyond what standard terminals provideTimestamps:00:15 – Introduction and Harry's early career in finance03:42 – Explanation of trading floor hand signals and pit dynamics07:33 – The visceral appeal of floor trading and career progression12:20 – Working in Chicago with legendary traders17:44 – Lessons learned about composure under pressure21:17 – How LiveSquawk differs from Bloomberg and Reuters25:05 – Current market focus on Trump's "Liberation Day" tariff announcements28:24 – The value of LiveSquawk for technical traders34:33 – Experience with central bankers and economic data releases41:31 – Harry's advice for traders trying to understand fundamentals49:17 – The power of large market orders and floor trading experiences52:50 – How to find and try LiveSquawk servicesThis conversation offers rare insights into both the nostalgic world of pit trading and the modern challenges of market information, making it valuable for traders who want to understand how news impacts their technical analysis.HOW TO REACH HARRY:🎥 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/@UCMqj8SSvXhR2lmKNsMWrk1Q🐦 X (Twitter) – https://x.com/livesquawk📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/livesquawk/👔 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/harry-daniels-461b0a8/🌍 Website – https://www.livesquawk.com/FOLLOW THE TRADING BATTLE:🐦 Twitter – https://twitter.com/ttb_live📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/thetradingbattle/🎥 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/thetradingbattleThe Trading Battle – Where Traders Learn, Compete & WinJoin thousands of traders who've discovered their new favorite trading education channel.The Trading Battle combines live trading competitions with expert education, giving you the strategies and confidence to succeed in any market.🎯 Live Trading Battles – Watch pros compete with real strategies📚 Weekly Masterclasses – Learn from trading legends🌍 Global Market Coverage – Forex, crypto, stocks, commodities, indices🏆 Proven Track Record – Strategies from profitable traders🎥 Entertainment Value – Education that keeps you engagedLearn from the Best: Our guests include trading legends like Token Metrics, Mark Minervini, Nick Leeson, Rob Booker, Nick Syiek (TraderNick), Tom Basso, Steve Goldstein, Akil Stokes, Nick Pulver, Jason Sen, Steve Ruffley, Harry Daniels, and many more elite traders...Subscribe now and join the trading community that's changing the game – one battle at a time.

This insightful interview features Colm Murphy (@Colm_UTM) who transformed from a beginning trader to a successful market analyst in just three years through interviewing over 100 elite traders. In this revealing discussion, Colm shares his trading journey, psychological insights, and the key lessons learned from interviewing some of the greatest traders of our time.This interview explores:- How interviewing elite traders dramatically accelerated Colm's trading development- The mindset shift of separating analyst and trader roles within yourself- Why edge doesn't need to be complex but requires consistent implementation- The psychological challenge of managing winning positions versus taking losses- How to blend macro perspective with technical analysis for better trade timing- The power of finding the right mentor to shortcut the learning curve- When to increase position sizing on high-conviction tradesTimestamps:00:00 – Intro00:41 – Colm Murphy and Unpacking the Markets03:21 – How podcasting accelerated Colm's trading journey04:57 – Key lessons from Jason Shapiro: price action is king08:02 – The analyst vs. trader mindset separation10:44 – Starting over: how to approach trading with $5,00019:10 – What edge really is: simple levers, not complexity26:02 – Colm's trading process: weekend analysis to execution30:19 – Managing positions and dealing with trading anxiety36:27 – Being a good winner and psychological challenges*The views and opinions expressed by Colm Murphy, our guest on The Trading Battle, are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of his employer or any affiliated entities. This content is provided for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered financial or investment advice.HOW TO REACH COLM:🎥 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@UC4tmizAouqDYV_6zgZCWNhg🐦 X (Twitter) – https://x.com/unpackingthemkt📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/colm_murphyy/👔 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/colm-murphy-062751106/🌍 Website – www.unpackingthemarkets.comFOLLOW THE TRADING BATTLE:🐦 Twitter – https://twitter.com/ttb_live📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/thetradingbattle/🎥 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/thetradingbattleThe Trading Battle – Where Traders Learn, Compete & WinJoin thousands of traders who've discovered their new favorite trading education channel.The Trading Battle combines live trading competitions with expert education, giving you the strategies and confidence to succeed in any market.🎯 Live Trading Battles – Watch pros compete with real strategies📚 Weekly Masterclasses – Learn from trading legends🌍 Global Market Coverage – Forex, crypto, stocks, commodities, indices🏆 Proven Track Record – Strategies from profitable traders🎥 Entertainment Value – Education that keeps you engagedLearn from the Best: Our guests include trading legends like Token Metrics, Mark Minervini, Nick Leeson, Rob Booker, Nick Syiek (TraderNick), Tom Basso, Steve Goldstein, Akil Stokes, Nick Pulver, Jason Sen, Steve Ruffley, Harry Daniels, and many more elite traders...Subscribe now and join the trading community that's changing the game – one battle at a time.Disclaimer: Please note, we do not provide financial product advice. Any views or opinions expressed by participants (guests, hosts and battlers) are for general entertainment purposes and do not reflect the views of The Trading Battle.

This insightful interview features Laurens Bensdorp, a systematic trading expert who manages 55 automated trading systems and executes approximately 60 daily trades with 100% automation. In this revealing discussion, Laurens shares his journey from adventure tourism to systematic trading, his philosophy on portfolio diversification, and practical strategies for developing robust trading systems.This interview explores:- Laurens' transformation from discretionary to systematic trading after years of costly lessons- Why strategy diversification across different market conditions is crucial for success- How trading with drastically reduced position sizes helped overcome emotional barriers- The dangers of optimization and importance of robust system design- Managing a portfolio of 55 different trading strategies with 250 positions simultaneously- Why simplicity in individual strategies combined with diversification creates an edgeTimestamps:00:00 – Introduction to systematic trading approach01:34 – Laurens' background and journey into trading07:52 – Years of strategy hopping and inconsistency12:29 – Reducing position size to eliminate emotional charge16:44 – Starting with 25% allocation and scaling gradually21:35 – The dangers of optimization in system development29:52 – Creating complementary systems for different market conditions40:27 – Daily routine with fully automated systems47:46 – Influence of Market Wizard Tom Basso54:40 – Adding new strategies to fill portfolio "potholes"This conversation offers rare insights from a trader who has embraced full automation and robust portfolio construction, making it essential viewing for anyone interested in systematic trading.HOW TO REACH LAURENS:🐦 X (Twitter) – https://x.com/laurensbensdorp📘 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/Tradingmasteryschool👔 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurensbensdorp/🌍 Website – https://www.tradingsystems.com/FOLLOW THE TRADING BATTLE:🐦 Twitter – https://twitter.com/ttb_live📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/thetradingbattle/🎥 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/thetradingbattleThe Trading Battle – Where Traders Learn, Compete & WinJoin thousands of traders who've discovered their new favorite trading education channel.The Trading Battle combines live trading competitions with expert education, giving you the strategies and confidence to succeed in any market.🎯 Live Trading Battles – Watch pros compete with real strategies📚 Weekly Masterclasses – Learn from trading legends🌍 Global Market Coverage – Forex, crypto, stocks, commodities, indices🏆 Proven Track Record – Strategies from profitable traders🎥 Entertainment Value – Education that keeps you engagedLearn from the Best: Our guests include trading legends like Token Metrics, Mark Minervini, Nick Leeson, Rob Booker, Nick Syiek (TraderNick), Tom Basso, Steve Goldstein, Akil Stokes, Nick Pulver, Jason Sen, Steve Ruffley, Harry Daniels, and many more elite traders...Subscribe now and join the trading community that's changing the game – one battle at a time.Disclaimer: Please note, we do not provide financial product advice. Any views or opinions expressed by participants (guests, hosts and battlers) are for general entertainment purposes and do not reflect the views of The Trading Battle.

🔥 Watch how David Capablanca – @TheFriendlyBear, a former architect, built a systematic approach to short selling that transformed his life, using just 4 core rules and focusing on sub-$250M market cap stocks to consistently generate six-figure monthly returns.Learn how he:- Developed strict risk criteria for short selling safety- Uses a "symphony" approach combining multiple analysis types- Navigates dangerous short squeezes through precise timing- Manages position sizing and stop losses effectively- Overcame mindset challenges to scale up tradingTimestamps:00:00 – Intro02:44 – Architecture Background & Career Transition07:06 – Journey into Trading11:47 – Why Short Selling?21:07 – Trading Strategy Deep Dive30:50 – Risk Management Framework35:32 – Daily Trading Routine42:40 – Scalping Approach47:23 – Mindset Transformation52:10 – Teaching & Community BuildingThis conversation offers practical insights into building a systematic, disciplined approach to short selling and developing the psychological resilience required to trade consistently at scale.HOW TO REACH DAVID:🌐 Website – https://www.friendlybearpodcast.com/🐦 X – https://x.com/reverse_long📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/reverselong🎥 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@UCmq93bRnn9vD0dUPTutSkgQFOLLOW THE TRADING BATTLE:🐦 Twitter – https://twitter.com/ttb_live📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/thetradingbattle/🎥 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/thetradingbattleThe Trading Battle – Where Traders Learn, Compete & WinJoin thousands of traders who've discovered their new favorite trading education channel.The Trading Battle combines live trading competitions with expert education, giving you the strategies and confidence to succeed in any market.🎯 Live Trading Battles – Watch pros compete with real strategies📚 Weekly Masterclasses – Learn from trading legends🌍 Global Market Coverage – Forex, crypto, stocks, commodities, indices🏆 Proven Track Record – Strategies from profitable traders🎥 Entertainment Value – Education that keeps you engagedLearn from the Best: Our guests include trading legends like Token Metrics, Mark Minervini, Nick Leeson, Rob Booker, Nick Syiek (TraderNick), Tom Basso, Steve Goldstein, Akil Stokes, Nick Pulver, Jason Sen, Steve Ruffley, Harry Daniels, and many more elite traders...Subscribe now and join the trading community that's changing the game – one battle at a time.Disclaimer: Please note, we do not provide financial product advice. Any views or opinions expressed by participants (guests, hosts and battlers) are for general entertainment purposes and do not reflect the views of The Trading Battle.

Join Blake Morrow and Etienne Crete in an intense live trading battle as they navigate one of the most anticipated Federal Reserve meetings of the year. Watch as these two experienced traders take opposing positions and share their real-time analysis on currencies, indices, and commodities during the historic September Fed rate decision. From technical setups to positioning strategies, see how professionals approach high-volatility events.Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction & Trader Backgrounds01:12 - Pre-Fed Meeting Market Analysis02:15 - First Trades: GBP/USD Long vs Short04:00 - Stock Market Setups: Dow & NASDAQ06:05 - Bitcoin & Gold Trading Strategies08:28 - USD/MXN Fibonacci Confluence Setup11:43 - EUR/AUD Trend Trading Opportunity#FederalReserve #LiveTrading #ForexTrading #TradingBattle #BlakeMorrow #EtienneCrete #FedMeeting #RateCuts #TechnicalAnalysis #DayTradingFollow Blake:🎥 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/forexanalytix🐦X (Twitter) – @pipczarFollow Etienne:🌐 Website – https://www.desiretotrade.com/🐦X – https://x.com/desiretotrade📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/etiennecrete🎥 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@DesireToTRADEFollow TraderNick:🎥 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TraderNick🐦X (Twitter) – @tradernickfx📸 Instagram – @tradernickfx📘 Facebook – @tradernickfxFOLLOW THE TRADING BATTLE:🐦Twitter - https://twitter.com/ttb_live📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thetradingbattle/🎥 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/thetradingbattleThe Trading Battle - Where Traders Learn, Compete & WinJoin thousands of traders who've discovered their new favorite trading education channel. The Trading Battle combines live trading competitions with expert education, giving you the strategies and confidence to succeed in any market.🎯 Live Trading Battles - Watch pros compete with real strategies📚 Weekly Masterclasses - Learn from trading legends🌍 Global Market Coverage - Forex, crypto, stocks, commodities, indices🏆 Proven Track Record - Strategies from profitable traders🎥 Entertainment Value - Education that keeps you engagedLearn from the Best: Our guests include trading legends like Token Metrics, Mark Minervini, Nick Leeson, Rob Booker, Nick Syiek (TraderNick), Tom Basso, Steve Goldstein, Akil Stokes, Nick Pulver, Jason Sen, Steve Ruffley, Harry Daniels, and many more elite traders...Subscribe now and join the trading community that's changing the game - one battle at a time.Disclaimer: Please note, we do not provide financial product advice. Any views or opinions expressed by participants (guests, hosts, and battlers) are for general entertainment purposes and do not reflect the views of The Trading Battle.

This interview reveals Jonty Quenet’s remarkable journey from teenage stock trader to crypto pioneer and proprietary trading firm co-founder, sharing hard-won lessons from navigating multiple market cycles and building Apex Capital.Timestamps:00:00 - From 14-year-old stock trader to crypto full-time01:03 - Early lessons in financial literacy from South Africa04:19 - Engineering degree vs trading obsession08:05 - The creative business that funded crypto arbitrage13:08 - Would COVID have changed everything anyway?14:26 - Raising $30M in waitlist interest for hedge fund19:18 - Riding the 2020–2021 DeFi boom on Solana22:29 - Three perfectly timed market exits that saved millions27:41 - Launching Apex Capital proprietary trading firm31:27 - Getting career traders to consider crypto37:30 - Manual trading with strict systematic rules40:33 - Real world assets and blockchain’s true potential45:00 - AI agents meet DeFi: The future of automated yield48:18 - Volume-based logic and trusting AI with your capital52:27 - What’s next for Apex CapitalHOW TO REACH JONTY:🐦 X (Twitter) – https://x.com/GalacticQue👔 LinkedIn – www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-quenet🌍 Website – https://www.apexcptl.com/FOLLOW THE TRADING BATTLE:🐦 Twitter – https://twitter.com/ttb_live📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/thetradingbattle/🎥 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/thetradingbattleThe Trading Battle – Where Traders Learn, Compete & WinJoin thousands of traders who've discovered their new favorite trading education channel. The Trading Battle combines live trading competitions with expert education, giving you the strategies and confidence to succeed in any market.🎯 Live Trading Battles – Watch pros compete with real strategies📚 Weekly Masterclasses – Learn from trading legends🌍 Global Market Coverage – Forex, crypto, stocks, commodities, indices🏆 Proven Track Record – Strategies from profitable traders🎥 Entertainment Value – Education that keeps you engagedLearn from the Best: Our guests include trading legends like Token Metrics, Mark Minervini, Nick Leeson, Rob Booker, Nick Syiek (TraderNick), Tom Basso, Steve Goldstein, Akil Stokes, Nick Pulver, Jason Sen, Steve Ruffley, Harry Daniels, and many more elite traders...Subscribe now and join the trading community that's changing the game — one battle at a time.Disclaimer: Please note, we do not provide financial product advice. Any views or opinions expressed by participants (guests, hosts, and battlers) are for general entertainment purposes and do not reflect the views of The Trading Battle.

This interview reveals Liam Vaughan’s investigative journey uncovering some of the biggest financial scandals of the past decade — from the LIBOR rigging scandal to the Flash Crash trader Navinder Sarao — and how everyday traders gamed multi-billion dollar systems.Timestamps:00:00 - The ingenuity behind financial crimes01:39 - Tom Hayes and the LIBOR scandal08:53 - Navinder Sarao's $70M bedroom trading empire18:07 - Why neurodiverse traders dominate22:21 - The $700M oil trade in one day31:02 - Hacking the SEC for insider info38:23 - The billionaire's revenge campaign43:06 - Will AI beat human traders?46:37 - Where to find Liam's books48:14 - What happened to the oil traders?HOW TO REACH LIAM:🎥 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZDEWVJan0s🐦 X (Twitter) – @liamvaughanBBG🌍 Website – www.liamvaughan.co.ukFOLLOW THE TRADING BATTLE:🐦 Twitter – https://twitter.com/ttb_live📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/thetradingbattle/🎥 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/thetradingbattleThe Trading Battle - Where Traders Learn, Compete & WinJoin thousands of traders who've discovered their new favorite trading education channel. The Trading Battle combines live trading competitions with expert education, giving you the strategies and confidence to succeed in any market.🎯 Live Trading Battles - Watch pros compete with real strategies📚 Weekly Masterclasses - Learn from trading legends🌍 Global Market Coverage - Forex, crypto, stocks, commodities, indices🏆 Proven Track Record - Strategies from profitable traders🎥 Entertainment Value - Education that keeps you engagedLearn from the Best: Our guests include trading legends like Token Metrics, Mark Minervini, Nick Leeson, Rob Booker, Nick Syiek (TraderNick), Tom Basso, Steve Goldstein, Akil Stokes, Nick Pulver, Jason Sen, Steve Ruffley, Harry Daniels, and many more elite traders...Subscribe now and join the trading community that's changing the game — one battle at a time.Disclaimer: Please note, we do not provide financial product advice. Any views or opinions expressed by participants (guests, hosts, and battlers) are for general entertainment purposes and do not reflect the views of The Trading Battle.