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#149 Blayn Marshall: A Younger Trader’s Journey and Perspective on Developing Systematic Trading Strategies

Aug 7, 2025
Blayn Marshall, a young trader from Scotland, shares his insights on navigating the trading landscape in the 2020s. He opens up about the initial hurdles he faced, like losses and steep learning curves. Blayn discusses his transition from discretionary to systematic trading, emphasizing the role of risk management and mental resilience. He highlights the importance of developing automated trading strategies and the impact of technology on trading opportunities. With a focus on community and continual learning, he offers a fresh perspective for aspiring traders.
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ANECDOTE

First Wins Then A Crash

  • Blayn began trading stocks at 18 and discovered Elliott Wave while at university.
  • He doubled an account quickly but then lost gains when a news event crashed his positions.
ADVICE

Make Rules, Not Feelings

  • Design mechanical trading rules to remove discretionary emotion from execution.
  • Manage portfolio-level risk, not just a one-percent-per-trade rule.
ANECDOTE

Stoicism Changed His Mindset

  • Blayn read Marcus Aurelius's Meditations and Trading in the Zone to reframe control and outcomes.
  • Those readings helped him design systems that suit his psychology.
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