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Secrets Of Day Trading For A Living In episode 449 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to the recording of an interview with Andrew Aziz talking about the secrets of day trading for a living. Learn the importance of a disciplined mindset, sticking to what you know, and developing good habits as a trader. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:42 Andrew's trading and market conditions 04:00The importance of persistence and timing 05:11 Trading while traveling and managing internet connectivity 07:30 Starting in day trading and the importance of simulators 08:32 Using VWAP in trading and its benefits 10:33 Psychology in trading and the fear of missing out 11:46 The role of psychology in trading success 13:00 Andrew's transformation and the importance of mindset 16:11 Developing a winning mindset and overcoming challenges 18:55 Sticking to what you know and avoiding distractions 21:26 Common m

The Scalping Strategy To Make A Living Trading In episode 448 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to the recording of an interview with John Kurisko of Day Trading Radio, talking about the scalping strategy to make a living trading. Why is patience and discipline so important for traders? The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 03:02 What’s new with John? 04:25 What to look for in charts 10:39 Keys to success in trading 11:59 Types of divergence 14:22 Understanding the work that comes with scalping 19:55 Scalping and high-probability trades 23:36 How do you deal with trend days? 25:09 Trading 1-minute charts - is it for everyone? 30:18 John's story during the tech bubble 34:41 Patience and discipline in trading 36:34 Where to find John Kurisko (link below) and much more What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments below, or join me in the Facebook group! Desire To

Success Story Of A Profitable Trader In episode 447 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to the recording of an interview with full-time trader, Denis Switalski, sharing the success story of a profitable trader. Trading strategies aren't one-size-fits-all. This interview can help you discover what works best for you. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:40 Who is Denis Switalski? 01:30 How he began trading 04:55 Finding structure in naked charts without indicators 07:50 This is what you don’t get when you strategy jump 09:36 How long did it take you to be a profitable trader? 12:32 Did it take 3 years, or is it more than that? 16:27 Trading with institutions or trading on his own? 20:23 His software's edge among other backtesting platforms 24:16 Advice to people who want to get profitable in trading? 25:46 Having a place to test a strategy is a big key 28:46 Where to find Denis Switalski (

The Reality of Full-Time Trading In episode 446 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to the recording of an interview with Andrew Lockwood of The City Traders, as he talks about the reality of full-time trading. Listen to million-dollar tips to become a successful trader. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:55 What's new with Andrew 02:49 What motivates him to keep on trading? 05:04 Staying successful as a trader 07:46 Do strategies change over time or do they stay the same? 11:27 Trying to aim for the bigger targets 12:30 Do you tend to change markets or do you stick to what you know? 17:15 How did the changes impact your prop firm? 20:50 Andrew's reason for not moving from MT4 or MT5? 22:33 On prop firms shut down rumors 26:40 Timing for taking prop firm challenges 29:31 The reality behind trading millions 31:16 Advice to those who want to trade full-time 33:33 Where to find Andrew Lock

Making A Living Trading for Over 30 Years In episode 445 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to the recording of an interview with author and trading expert, Jason Shapiro, who talks about making a living trading for over 30 years. What's the best thing a trader can do when stuck in the waiting game? The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:45 What's new with Jason 01:35 The waiting game is tough 03:28 What he does when he's not trading 04:11 How to wait for the right setup 05:08 Why does he stick with his edge? 07:24 Developing his trading style 08:24 Seeing trading as a business 09:46 Mindset in managing capital when trading for clients 12:26 The importance of intuition in trading 13:37 Common issues among new traders 14:42 Where Jason got his capital when he started trading 16:11 The difference between traders with normal returns and those with up & down returns 17:25 What a real edge?

Trading Psychology Secrets Of Wealthy Traders In episode 444 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to the recording of an interview with Pat Bailouni who shares trading psychology secrets of wealthy traders. Learn the mindset you need to stop and develop to become a profitable trader. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:38 What’s new with Pat 01:09 The psychology of trading 03:14 Traders' expectations 05:31 Beginners stuck in a mindset of trying to flip things quickly 07:00 How do you handle the pressure that comes with trading? 11:12 Why diversification is important 11:58 Some people see everything as a scam 13:46 Key pillars of a good trading mindset 18:38 Traders making predictions and having unrealistic expectations 25:38 The value of trading coaches and mentors 26:26 Common mistakes traders make 30:15 On different ways to trade 35:14 Intuition in trading 36:10 Where to find Pat Bailou

Make Money "Trading Like A Business" In episode 443 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to the recording of an interview with Brian McAboy who talks about how to make money "trading like a business". Scaling up can be a challenge. When you trade like a business, how does it affect your account growth? The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:50 Updates about Brian McAboy 02:15 The difference between people who stay profitable short-term and long-term 04:39 How to see trading as a business 07:00 Valuing your time as a trader 13:35 Scaling up from a $5,000 to $500,000 account 14:57 Is a $50,000 account doable within a couple of weeks to a few months? 16:26 Insights on prop firms 19:00 Responding to people who need to build confidence 24:14 When it comes to strategies, how do you filter through all the noise? 26:25 Working with trading psychology better 33:47 Where to find Brian McAboy (links be

Ex-Pit Trader’s Profitable Trading Secrets In episode 442 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to the recording of an interview with ex-pit trader and author Brad Schaeffer as he talks about profitable trading secrets. Get valuable tips and know what to avoid as a trader - straight from the legend, himself! The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:39 How did you start trading? 03:46 How did you know this is a good career for you? 05:06 Brad's memorable trade 07:53 Trading for a living 10:28 Moving from trading on the pit to trading on your own 12:06 Brad's trading style 15:27 Common things in trading that you don’t agree with 17:30 Do you focus more on reversals? 18:23 Finding your niche 19:26 What made you like trading energy? 21:32 What kind of timeframe do you focus on? 22:21 Common mistakes that people fall into 24:13 Mistakes traders make that prevent them from getting to a good level 26:

Trading Psychology Expert Reveals The Truth In episode 441 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to the recording of an interview with trading psychology expert, Mandi Pour Rafsendjani, as she reveals the truth! Does your current mindset sabotage your trading results? Learn the winning mindset of successful traders today! The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:52 What’s new with Mandi? 03:28 How do new traders handle the pressures that they have with prop firms? 06:48 Effects of prop firms' time limit on traders 09:45 The dynamics of taking losses in and outside of prop firms 12:46 Traders spending money on the market instead of getting proper coaching 16:54 Understanding the importance of backtesting 21:37 Not backtesting because the strategy "won't work out" 24:43 Switching from a tried and tested strategy to a new strategy 28:36 Traders expecting wins then giving up after some losses 30:37

Secrets From 30 Years Trading For A Living In episode 440 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to the recording of an interview with trading system developer, Troy Noonan, who shares secrets from 30 years of trading for a living. He really knows how to treat trading like a business. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:28 Who is Troy Noonan? 01:40How he started trading 03:56 What happened after his first good trade? 08:09 Going from live room to free open trading 09:59 Do you move to higher time frames for your trades when you want to have more freedom? 11:28 Troy's trading setup (see the video) 18:49 Basing your trades on data 23:42 How to find enough trades 30:26 Seeing trading as a hobby and not a business 31:44 Would you apply the same review process for swing trading and day trading? 36:30 People often expect to profit from trading and don’t expect to lose some money in it. 38:26 Wher

Secrets To Get Funded 6-7 Figures in 2024 In episode 439 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to the recording of an interview with Michael Toma and he shares secrets to get funded 6-7 figures in 2024. Listen to experienced traders discuss things you need to know about prop firms this year. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:54 Where are you with prop firms these days? 02:21 Knowing when you’re ready to scale up 03:46 How to figure out if you’re good enough to pass the challenge 04:55 Key pillars in risk management 06:31 Thoughts on the moving average strategy 07:41 Going above and going below is a bit unreliable 08:30 What about drawdowns? 09:47 Difference between options for drawdowns in prop firms 10:55 How do you fix it when you fail a prop firm challenge? 13:14 Common mistakes people make 14:34 Picking the right timing 16:52 Michael's opinion on backtesting 18:55 The future of prop

Story of a Professional Trader Since 1971 In episode 438 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to the recording of an interview with trading legend, Stan Ehrlich, who shares his story as a professional trader since 1971. Take your trading to the next level with the inventor of the Ehrlich Cycle Finder. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:43 How Stan began trading 10:17 Do you use the same principles back then till now, or do you use different things? 19:29 Using engulfing candles (check the video for the screen share) 32:15 Looking at forex 33:31 Do you have targets for this, or do you just let it run? 35:41 USD-SGD 38:16 USD-MXN 40:30 USD-THB 41:00 Stan's extensive trading experience 47:22 Where to find Stan Ehrlich (link below) and much more What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments below, or join me in the Facebook group! Desire To Trade's Top Resources

Day Trading High-Accuracy Fundamentals For A Living In episode 437 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to the recording of an interview with fundamental trading expert Kathy Lien, and they talk about day trading high-accuracy fundamentals for a living. Learn a different way of seeing the market. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:47 What’s changed since we last spoke? 05:51 What makes a strategy that doesn’t have to be changed over time? 10:40 Trading the Asian session 15:30 Instruments Kathy uses in trading 17:32 Kathy's thoughts on prop firms 23:42 People have to be ready for a prop firm account 24:53 Does she recommend traders to do a demo or a live account? 25:47 More about fundamentals 29:27 Do you feel like fundamentals can be subjective or objective? 31:27 Judging the impact of a theme on the market 33:27 What are some of the big themes in 2024 and how will it affect the market?

The Legend Trading Using Astrology & Making Profitable Predictions In episode 436 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to the recording of an interview with the legend, Norm Winski, who talks about trading using astrology and making profitable predictions. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:43 Norm's trading focuses these days? 03:37 What brought Norm to trading in the first place? 07:33 Looking at astrology for trading 09:03 Gann's 1948 May Soybean Chart (watch the video to see screen) 12:43 Why new moons are important for currencies 15:54 How someone who uses technicals use Norm's information for better trading 16:54 Playing stocks with Norm's method 18:02 Using Gann’s principle for trading? 20:03 How to find Norm Winski (link below) and much more What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments below, or join me in the Facebook group! Desire To Trade's T

Full-Time Trader's Best Tips for 2024 In episode 435 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to the recording of an interview with Etienne and Alejandro discussing the best tips for 2024.

What We Learned Trading Full-Time in 2023 In episode 434 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to the recording of an interview with Michael Toma and Alejandro Perez discussing what they learned trading full-time in 2023. You wouldn't want to miss The Desire To Trade team sharing valuable insights to help you get better trading results in 2024. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 01:04 - Introducing Michael and Alex 02:32 - 2023 highlights 05:44 - Moving away from charts 07:37 - How do you keep trading while on a cruise? 08:53 - Algo vs. manual trading 12:34 - Future of prop firms 14:18 - What is the big factor in passing or failing a prop firm challenge? 15:44 - Will more people see trading as a game in the future? 21:20 - Algos working with prop firms 25:59 - How do you give yourself the best chance of being a profitable trader? 29:24 - Is watching and following on YouTube enough? and much

The No-Cost Forex Funded Account Program - AxiSelect In episode 433 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to the recording of an interview with Greg Rubin from AxiSelect and he talks about their no-cost forex funded account program. Find out why being with a community of growing traders makes a lot of difference. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:46 Who is Greg Rubin? 01:26 Motivations for Working on this Platform 02:53 What is AxiSelect? 06:08 Key Criteria for Giving Scores to Traders 07:14 Limitations (Unrestricted Trading Conditions) 09:12 Funding Opportunities Based on Brokers 10:11 Tips on How to Get Funded on AxiSelect 12:38 Cooldown Period 13:39 How Quick Does One Scale Up on AxiSelect? 17:06 How to Get a Rise in Edge Score 18:43 Resources Traders Get to Become Better 21:04 What’s in it for the Broker? AxiSelect’s Goal 24:43 What Platforms are Available for AxiSelect 24:57 Why Axi

 Ex-Floor Trader's Secrets To Success - Dan Passarelli In episode 432 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to the recording of an interview with ex-floor trader Dan Passareli and they talk about his secrets to success. News flash: It's not the end of the world when you have a losing trade! The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:49 How Dan started trading 02:02 The learning curve for new traders 04:51 The benefits of teaching and trading 05:53 Helping people learn from what you teach them 07:42 Common mistakes of people taking courses 10:09 Dan's trading style 13:14 Making the options market more tangible 15:01 Good trading: simple or complicated? 16:33 Fixing a losing trade using options 18:31 Differences between options and regular trading 22:05 Dan's books and other resources (link below) 23:52 Advice to traders considering options trading and much more What did you like best in this podc

RISK MANAGEMENT For Trading - Michael Toma In episode 431 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to the recording of an interview with Michael Toma of the Desire To Trade team, discussing risk management for trading. Every trader needs to master this to get the best trading results. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:29 A different perspective on risk management 04:35 Keys to solid risk management 07:38 Implementing controls 10:23 How risk management helps you become a better trader 12:10 Math drives risk management positions 14:14 "Rinse-wash-repeat" 15:38 Exciting update! and much more What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments below, or join me in the Facebook group! Desire To Trade's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: Eight

Trading Fully Automated: Secrets From An Algo Trader In episode 430 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to the recording of an interview with Alejandro Perez from the Desire To Trade team to discuss how to trade fully automated using algos. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:44 What's new with Alejandro? 01:46 The myths about algo trading 03:56 How to know whether your algos are working or not 06:03 Alejandro's insights when your sideways period lasts for a long time 08:21 How to create filters with algos 10:40 Thoughts on "earning while learning" 13:13 How to avoid over-optimization 15:20 Algos can either be the sexiest or the most boring thing 16:51 Learning how to code algos 20:05 Programming language to start with 21:08 Getting funded with algos 23:49 Important points on risk management 25:22 Know when to change settings 27:50 Algo trader lifestyle 28:58 Best weeks or months in algo