Wyckoff Was Right: The Case for Trading One Side Only
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Are you chopping yourself up trading both long and short in the same session?
In this episode, I dive into a powerful but often overlooked idea from legendary traders like Wyckoff, Linda Raschke, and Toby Crabel: aligning with one side of the market — and staying there.
Could this old-school approach be your unlock to clearer decisions, better trades, and more consistency?
Let’s find out.
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The Trader’s Mirror Test: Would Future-You Approve of Today’s Trades?
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Imagine trading with your future self watching over your shoulder.
Every click, every stop move, every hesitation — exposed.
Would they nod in approval, or wince in frustration? In this episode, I break down the Trader’s Mirror Test and how this quirky mental exercise can change the way you see your trading forever.
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Rethinking Risk: Beyond the Textbook Stop Loss
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Is your stop loss helping you—or hurting you? The textbook says “set it and forget it,” but real-world trading isn’t always that simple.
In this episode, I explore alternative ways to manage risk: scaling out, discretionary cuts, wide circuit-breaker stops, and active intraday adjustments.
If you’ve ever felt like tight stops kill good trades—or wide stops dig bigger holes—this discussion will help you rethink how you manage risk in dynamic markets.
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Scaling Into Winners: High-Reward Move or Hidden Trap?
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You’re in a winning trade. Price is moving in your favour.
The temptation to add size kicks in… but one wrong move and that green trade turns red — fast.
In this episode, I break down the art and science of scaling into a winner:
Why adding can supercharge your P&L — or destroy a solid tradeHow to avoid emotional adds that wreck your average entryFrameworks for adding with structure and disciplineThe psychological traps traders fall into when scaling mid-tradeWhen to treat adds as separate trades — and when to wrap them in
If you’re looking to build size like a sniper — not a gambler — this episode is for you.
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The State of Prop Trading in 2025 — The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
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Prop trading is booming in 2025… but it’s also messier than ever.
In this episode, I break down:
The reality of the top firms and their business modelThe rule changes designed to stop both trader and firm scamsWhy payouts get refused (and how to avoid it)When prop trading makes sense… and when you’re better off going solo
Whether you’re thinking of taking your first challenge or you’ve been trading prop for years, this is the no-BS take you need before risking another penny.
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