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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

Trading Tips No One Ever Told Me! In episode 429 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to trading tips no one ever told you. Have you thought about how successful traders learn to trade? What about creating a system that works? Let the experts show you how! Forex Trader Motivation playlist >> Watch the video recording! Here are the full interviews used in this Forex Trader Motivation video: Jason Sen Austin Silver Adrian Reid Daryl Guppy Chris Tate What will you start or stop doing after watching this video? 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: EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) Desire To TRADE Academy About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via

Intro To Scalping Course In episode 428 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to the recording of the ultimate scalping intro course with expert trader Michael Toma. If you are serious about learning how to do scalping properly, this video is perfect for you! And it's FREE! The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:57 Is scalping right for you? 01:39 Why consider scalping? 04:06 What appeals to you as a trader? 04:20 Requirements specific to scalping 06:03 Higher business costs of scalping 07:16 Qualify to be a scalper 08:53 Risk management, discipline, and patience 09:42 Own a strategy with edge and the ability to produce that edge 10:33 Manage trade size like a pro 11:50 What the best of the best scalpers do 15:59 Know "E-V" & math-edge always wins over time 17:39 The realities of scalping 18:50 Effort is not equal to results 21:22 Scalping requires lots of mental focus 22:15 Journaling an

Anticipate The Market Like A Pro Trader In episode 427 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to the recording of an interview with author and trading psychologist, Gary Dayton, and they talk about how to anticipate the market like a pro trader. How do you know when you're reading the tape properly? You'll learn how to do that from this interview. 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 Tape reading overview 03:38 What is tape reading? 04:05 5-minute chart in the S&P (see video) 11:51 How to handle a break of the channel 23:03 What is too much of a pullback? 39:17 Looking at things in a logical way 39:32 Gary trading right into the close 43:44 Where to find Gary Dayton? (links 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 DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free

The Myth of Trading Psychology In episode 426 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will discover the reality behind the myth of trading psychology. Learn the discipline of the most successful traders and what mindsets you need to let go of to become profitable. Forex Trader Motivation playlist >> Watch the video recording! Here are the full interviews used in this Forex Trader Motivation video: Sunny J. Harris Tyler Bollhorn Mandi Pour Rafsendjani Daryl Guppy Marc Walton What will you start or stop doing after watching this video? 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: EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) Desire To TRADE Academy About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscri

The Real Trading Legend In episode 425 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to the recording of an interview with legendary trader, Sunny J. Harris, and she talks about coding, backtesting, and some of the most important strategies to become a successful trader. You won't hear this trading advice anywhere! The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:41 Who is Sunny J. Harris? 02:42 Making sense of trading books 03:27 What to do with strategies that cannot be coded 04:37The difference between trading before and after coding 06:59 Sunny's advice to traders who want to start coding? 07:50 Any language preference for coding? 08:44 The process of transferring from one platform to another 09:35 Where to focus your time to improve your trading 10:27 Any data issues during transition? 11:27 People using algo to trade better than those trading manually 13:29 Matching your trading strategy with your person

"Day Trading Full-Time Using Price Levels" In episode 424 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to the recording of an interview with professional day trader, Dave Floyd, and they talk about day trading full-time using price levels. Successful day traders have their share of ups and downs, but you can learn how to stay profitable with the right strategies. 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 Dave? 03:31 How different are pivot points from what he's working on now? 06:26 Using price levels to trade intra-day or other timeframes 07:41 Looking at price levels at the S&P 500 chart (watch the video for the screen share) 13:02 How do you deal with choppy days? 14:56 The best time to update the levels 16:04 Looking at the levels for day trading in the S&P and swing trading/position trading on fx 17:04 Choosing the pairs to trade (CAD/JPY) 18:30 How does he use stochasti

"Ex-Institutional Trader Mastering Technical Analysis" In episode 423 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to the recording of an interview with ex-institutional trader Steve Miley, and they talk about mastering technical analysis. How do you get past analysis paralysis? Take it from the expert! 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 Steve started trading 04:45 Managing risks and returns for your capital 08:08 Steve's institutional trading background 12:14 What's his focus on trading? 14:44 Charts analysis overview 18:02 "If you're too simple, you don't have an edge in the market?" 19:08 On picking up strategies while growing as a trader 21:29 Be open-minded and keep moving forward 22:45 What's next for Steve Miley after leaving the investment banking world 30:56 Insights on day trading and quick returns 34:39 Steve's advice about trading timeframes 38:27 Where to find Steve Miley (li

  "You Don't Need To Trade Everyday To Make A Living Trading" In episode 422 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to the recording of an interview with technical trader Chris Vermeulen and they talk about why you don't need to trade every day to make a living from trading. How important is capital preservation? How do you define the waves in 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 00:43 Who is Chris Vermeulen 04:05 Becoming a consistently profitable trader 07:22 What's Chris' trading style? 11:03 Looking at price to decide on what to trade 14:41 Defining the "waves" in the market 15:51 Understanding the asset hierarchy 19:41 When to hold a position or take profits 21:34 The CGS: "Consistent Growth Strategy" 21:12 Focusing on the long-term instead of taking a lot of trades 23:38 Tips on risk management 26:52 How to find out when to move to reversal mode 28:21 Chris' advice to traders o

  > Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:15 Introduction 00:18 Who is Andres Granger? 01:46 His start in trading 04:18 The journey from learning to managing a fund 06:54 What is spread trading 07:38 Screenshare (Basics of Spread Trading) 15:02 What technology do you need to do spread trading? 17:18 How Andres got into trading a fund 20:47 How to find capital/investors for a fund 23:22 The real work needed for automated traders 25:06 How journaling can make you a successful trader 27:34 Keys to effective journaling and review 28:55 Why Andres continues to trade manually 30:34 The power of tape reading 33:12 Andres' future plans 33:59 The next level of a trader 36:27 Trading for others to grow wealth 37:45 Where to find Andreas Granger (links 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 DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Stra

Full-Time Automated Day Trader Success Story In episode 420 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to the recording of an interview with professional trader Ceri Bryans, and she shares her full-time automated day trader success story. If you're one of those traders who get bored with backtesting, this interview might change how you see the benefits of backtesting for your long-term success. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:15 Introduction 00:50 What's new with Ceri Bryans 02:17 Mechanical trading with MT4, Expert Advisor 02:33 Making the switch from manual to automated trading 04:40 On not preferring a high win rate 05:25 How to avoid fakeouts 06:36 Choosing the right time-frame 07:39 Ceri's backtesting strategy - MUST WATCH! (Video link above) 13:08 Backtesting 4 targets 14:14 Testing the NASDAQ on a 30-minute chart 26:05 Why should you do a backtest? 26:37 Backtesting manually or automatically? 30:41 The

10 Tips To Pass A Prop Firm Challenge In episode 419 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to the recording of an interview with Michael Toma, and they talk about 10 tips on how to pass a prop firm challenge. Becoming a 4-million-dollar fund manager didn't happen overnight. Hear it straight from a profitable trader. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:15 Introduction 00:44 Michael Toma's background as a fund manager 01:52 Trading for a prop firm is a job 03:20 Passing prop firm challenges 04:48 Time limits with prop firms 05:35 On traders who do not follow the rules 06:41 Handling expectations 07:50 "Be a specialist at one or two things" 09:22 Respecting the market 11:57 Thinking bigger to grow as a trader 13:02 How to build a career in trading 14:02 Common mistakes among traders preparing for the prop firm challenge 15:26 What does it take to become a profitable prop firm trader? 16:30 Learn more about Mich