Titans Of Tomorrow

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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)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)This episode breaks down the realities of trading psychology, risk, edge-building, and the mindset behind veteran traders. It gives you a clear understanding of how top performers think, operate, and stay consistent over years in the markets.__________________________________________ 🔗Connect with Waqar here:  https://www.youtube.com/@WaqarAsim./videosTitans Of Tomorrow here:https://www.instagram.com/titansoftomorrowpodcast_____________________________________________________________Chapters:00:00 - Intro00:01:30 - Psychology, Behavior & Building an Edge00:08:00 - Larry Williams: Risk, Longevity & Generational Trading Styles00:14:00 - Professional vs Retail: Funding, Leverage & Career Paths00:20:00 - Trend Following vs Mean Reversion: What Veteran Traders Actually Do00:26:00 - Confidence, Conviction & Avoiding Strategy Hopping00:32:00 - Data, Testing & the Real Meaning of “Mechanical Trading”00:38:00 - Why Trading Psychology Is Misunderstood00:44:00 - Adherence, Protocols & Desensitization Through Experience00:50:00 - Elite Discipline: Environments, Accountability & Doing Hard Things00:56:00 - Final Lessons on Performance, Self-Confidence & Long-Term Growth

Rishi Narang, a renowned quantitative trader and author, reveals the intricate world of market algorithms. He discusses how price movement is influenced less by manipulation and more by human behavior and game theory. Rishi emphasizes the importance of discipline and rigorous testing over instinct in trading. He explores the evolution of market trading practices, highlighting how quants adapt to predict market participants' actions. Finally, he critiques short-termism in markets, advocating for a deeper understanding of risk and strategy.

Brando, known as Elite Options, is a verified options trader who turned $6,000 into over $25 million. He shares his unique approach of trading without stop losses, focusing instead on support and resistance. Brando emphasizes the importance of emotional detachment from money and reflects on his $600k turnaround using his mom's account. He highlights spotting market tops, the significance of meditation for trading discipline, and the need for patience in the trading process. His journey illustrates how strategic risk management and mindset can lead to massive gains.

Trading legend Larry Williams, with over 60 years in the market and an 11,000% World Cup win, shares his invaluable insights. He discusses the importance of understanding market emotions and how to effectively interpret the COT report. Larry emphasizes that timing should follow market conditions, not just technicals. He also reflects on the traits of successful traders, the balance of risk, and the significance of patience. Plus, he offers advice for beginners on finding compatible teachers to enhance their trading journey.

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.

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)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)From gym owner to $250K prop trader - Scott shares his 4H system, session playbook, futures vs CFD insights, and mindset shifts that changed everything. Learn how he manages risk, scales prop accounts, and trades with precision every session.🔗Connect with Waqar here: https://www.youtube.com/@WaqarAsim./videosTitans Of Tomorrow here:https://www.instagram.com/titansoftomorrowpodcastGuest:https://www.instagram.com/scotttaylorfx/____________________________________________________________________Chapters:00:00 - Intro 01:30 - Prop Firms & Making $250K a Year 06:00 - 4H Strategy & 15m Entry System Explained 10:30 - Futures vs CFDs - Risk, Targets & Key Differences (Funded Next Ad) 15:00 - Session Playbook - Asia, London & New York Strategies 19:30 - Liquidity Concepts vs Classic Technical Analysis 24:00 - Reading Price Behavior & Identifying Key POIs 28:30 - Sweep vs Real Trend Change - How to Confirm Direction 33:00 - Indices vs FX - Reliability & the “Golden Zone” Setup 37:30 - Using Fair-Value Gaps as Liquidity Targets 42:00 - Entry Execution - Kill Zones, Timing & Candle Confirmation 46:30 - Stop Placement & Managing Risk with R:R 51:00 - Managing Winning Trades & Drawdown in Futures 55:30 - The COVID Grind - Scott’s Turning Point 1:00:00 - Leaving the Gym & Turning His Home Into an Asset 1:04:30 -Prop Firm Tactics - Passing, Rotations & Scaling 1:09:00 - Choosing the Right Prop Firms & ROI Mindset 1:13:30 - Intuition vs Mechanical Trading & Final Advice

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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