Titans Of Tomorrow

This week features Tom Basso, a former chemical engineer and hedge fund manager with nearly 50 years of trading experience, known as 'Mr. Serenity.' He shares his secrets to mastering trading psychology, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and emotional control. Tom discusses why copying other traders often leads to failure and offers strategies for adapting to market conditions. He also talks about the balance between simplicity and robustness in trading strategies, the value of automation, and how maintaining health aids in sustaining a long career.

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Charlie Burton, a seasoned trader with nearly three decades in the market, shares his insights on trading psychology and emotional mastery. He discusses how most traders fail despite advanced tools due to lingering psychological issues. Key topics include the importance of mindset over strategy, effective techniques to control fear and greed, and the value of mentorship. He also emphasizes the dangers of intuition and warns that true discipline is essential for success. Charlie transitions from intraday to swing trading, revealing how personal growth shaped his journey.

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Best offers for funding with FundedNext:https://fundednext.com/?fpr=tot(Or Use Code: TOT)30% off all funding with Alpha Capital: https://app.alphacapitalgroup.uk/signup/TOT(Or Use Code: TOT)Find the best funding discounts with PropFirm Match: https://bit.ly/PropFirmMatch(Verified Reviews + Best Discount Codes in One Place)Get Up To 40% Off Alpha Futures funding: https://app.alpha-futures.com/signin?next=%2F (Or Use Code: TOT)Get 20% off journaling with Tradezella: https://www.tradezella.com/?via=waqar(Or Use Codes: ToT10 or ToT20)------Michael Katz, a 17-year trading veteran and founder of the first stock market prop firm, shares his journey from gaming to trading, lessons from managing 70+ traders, and how to master psychology, risk, and strategy in today’s markets.🔗Connect with Waqar here: https://www.youtube.com/@WaqarAsim./videosTitans Of Tomorrow here:https://www.instagram.com/titansoftomorrowpodcastGuest:https://x.com/michaelttp?lang=en----------0:00 - 1:30 Trailer 1:31 - 5:12 Intro & Michael’s Trading Journey 5:13 - 9:46 Scalping vs Intraday: Finding His Style 9:47 - 13:58 Psychology & Learning to Walk Away 13:59 - 18:36 Pre-Market Routines & Meditation for Traders 18:37 - 23:09 Building Traders & Mindset at the Prop Firm 23:10 - 27:54 Team Trading, Roles & Risk Management 27:55 - 33:16 Michael’s A+ Setup: Reversals & Volume Analysis 33:17 - 38:41 Market Manipulation & Institutional Tactics 38:42 - 43:28 Patterns, Liquidity & Stock Market vs Forex 43:29 - 49:15 Prop Firms: Stocks vs Forex & The Evolution of the Industry 49:16 - 55:17 Traditional Prop Floor vs Online Prop Firms 55:18 - 1:00:02 Scalping, Star Traders & Personality Types 1:00:03 - 1:05:40 Online Prop Success: Risk Controls & Payout Behaviors 1:05:41 - 1:11:12 Penny Stocks, Scalps & Risk/Reward Profiles 1:11:13 - 1:17:30 Stop Losses, Risk Lessons & Michael’s $91k Loss Story 1:17:31 - 1:22:14 Recovering from Losses & Is Trading for Everyone? 1:22:15 - 1:26:19 Long-Term Goals, Realistic Expectations & Final Advice

In this engaging discussion, Saul Lokier, CEO of The5ers and a prop trading expert, shares strategies from analyzing over 50,000 traders. He contrasts scalping and swing trading, emphasizing that successful traders often favor the latter. Lokier dives into risk management, reveals the psychology behind trader success, and explains how AI is transforming prop trading. He also touches on the importance of trade management, liquidity issues, and the evolving role of prop firms in the trading landscape, offering invaluable insights for aspiring traders.

Sylvain Lemaire, the trailblazer behind France's first hedge fund, shares his remarkable journey managing over $700 million without a losing year. He discusses the crucial bridge between trading psychology and risk management, and emphasizes the importance of emotional resilience in high-stakes trading. Lemaire reflects on the complexities of market dynamics and the challenges of balancing team collaboration with personal conviction. He also highlights the role of mentorship, underscoring its impact on a trader's success.

Emmitt Trades, a data-driven trader with over six years of experience, shares his journey from traditional trading to scalping. He emphasizes the importance of managing emotions and sticking to a mechanical approach for profitability. Discussions include effective stop loss strategies and risk management techniques, as well as the challenges of transitioning to full-time trading. Emmitt also talks about the significance of mentorship and accountability in developing successful trading habits while pursuing personal fulfillment beyond just financial gains.

Jason Greystone, a seasoned author and trader with over 20 years of experience, shares his insights on the real barriers to successful trading. He discusses the importance of mastering risk management and encourages traders to pivot wisely rather than stubbornly sticking to flawed plans. Greystone emphasizes the need for realistic expectations in trading returns and explores the psychology behind money management. He also addresses financial freedom, the journey from investing to trading, and the role of personal branding in achieving financial success.