The  Brutal  Truth About Trading: Steve Ruffley reveals the raw, unfiltered reality of life as a trader in today's fast-paced financial markets. In this episode of the Two Blokes Trading podcast, host Jonathan Farrelly sits down with Steve to discuss the lessons that only decades of trading experience can teach. From the early days on institutional floors to trading large size independently, Steve details why most retail traders fail—and what pros really do differently. With sharp takes on scalping, sentiment-driven volatility, and the mindset that sustains trading success, this episode is packed with perspective, strategy, and a dose of hard truth for any trader ready to grow.

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What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

In The Brutal Truth About Trading, Steve Ruffley strips away the myths surrounding pro-level trading and brings you deep into his world. Learn how institutional traders operate differently, why size and speed matter more than ever, and how the mental game separates winners from those stuck on the wrong side of the trade. Steve outlines his three trading styles—scalp, average hold, and full-session day trades—sharing when and how he applies each. He also explains why traders must stop chasing signals and start mastering their own psychology. This episode explores the current volatility-driven market climate and delivers practical, grounded insight you can use—whether you're retail, semi-pro, or somewhere in between.

Jonathan Farrelly – Host

Jonathan started his trading journey over 15 years ago, learning from some of the best institutional traders in the world. Over the last 9 years, Jonathan has taught thousands of retail traders how to successfully navigate the financial markets. Jonathan has evolved Two Blokes Trading with new technologies to offer traders a new fully immersive experience. His ethos has always been based on transparency with the goal to help new & experienced traders achieve their goals.

About Steve Ruffley:

Steve Ruffley has spent over 20 years in the financial markets, working across institutional trading floors, risk‑management operations and independent trading with his own capital. He is the author of The Pro Retail Trader and The Ruff Guide to Trading, and is known for delivering real-world trading education that bridges the gap between theory and performance. (steveruffley.com)

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