

The Friendly Bear - Verified Trader
David Capablanca
The Friendly Bear™ is a weekly show that focuses on interviewing some of the best traders in the world from different niches. Listeners will be able to take show insights and apply these nuggets of information to their own strategies. In addition to interviewing top traders from around the world, The Friendly Bear™ also features guests such as market insiders, professionals and unique players in the trading space. The show is hosted by verified 90% win ratio 7-figure trader, David Capablanca.
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Mar 25, 2025 • 28min
Funded Trading Prop Firms Set You Up For Failure. 4 Key Reasons Explained
Send us a textI'm David Capablanca, a stock trader verified by multiple third-party auditors. I'm explaining 4 Concerning Reasons why the new wave of " Funded Trading " and " Online Prop Firms " are harmful to the trading community, especially to the beginner traders. Friendly Bear UniversityGet Profitable & Master Your Trading - Memberships & Courses Now AvailableSageTraderSageTrader powers Wall Street & retail traders with ultra-low clearing fees & premium locates
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Mar 11, 2025 • 21min
Verified Trader Reacts to ICT Concepts Explained in 12 Minutes
Dive into the world of trading as the host critiques popular strategies and highlights the importance of understanding market dynamics. Discover the significance of liquidity and complex trading concepts like market structure and key reversals. The pitfalls of quick-money mindsets are explored, emphasizing the need for technical analysis and discipline. Gain insights into the dedication required for trading success, where understanding price movements takes precedence over mere technical know-how. Join the journey of mastering the trading landscape!

Feb 1, 2025 • 16min
I spent 10,000 hours learning Trading, here's the Best Trading Book
Send us a textDavid Capablanca's recommended trading books, podcasts, blogs, and resources. These aren’t generic recommendations. They’re the ones that helped me build my edge, understand the markets, and survive the learning curve. From classics like Market Wizards to rare books you can’t even find online, plus some free resources that gave me the knowledge I needed without breaking the bank, I’m giving you the roadmap I wish I had when I started. Friendly Bear UniversityGet Profitable & Master Your Trading - Memberships & Courses Now AvailableSageTraderSageTrader powers Wall Street & retail traders with ultra-low clearing fees & premium locates
David's InstagramSubscribe for behind the scenes trading related contentDavid's X ProfileFollow David Capablanca on X!Cobra TradingClick the link and get 33% off commissions for life as well as one month of free DAS Trader PlatformAskEdgarUse Code friendlybear for 25% off for AskEdgar, the new standard for researching SEC filingsDilution TrackerClick the link and get 10% off of Dilution TrackerEdgeToTradeUse coupon code FRIENDLYBEAR15 for 15% off EdgeToTrade, the financial research platform for tradersTraderSyncClick the link for a FREE 7-day trial of the best and only trade journaling software that I use.
TradeIdeasUse coupon code FRIENDLYBEAR for 15% off TradeIdeas real-time data stock scannerFlashSECClick the link and get 15% off 12 months of FlashSECFriendly Bear Conference 4Early Bird ticket for Friendly Bear Conference 4 in Los Angeles on 10/10/25 ft. Tom Hougaard.
OrtexORTEX brings you the most timely and accurate Short interest data availableFlash ResearchUse coupon code FB15 for 15% off Premium. Find your edge with the best stock analyzer
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Jan 31, 2025 • 15min
How $150K Trading LOSS Changed My Career Forever
A trader shares the shocking tale of a $150,000 loss that changed everything. This experience taught him the importance of emotional control and risk management. He emphasizes how overconfidence can blind traders to crucial indicators. Personal stories reveal the emotional toll of failure, encouraging beginners to embrace their challenges. With new strategies and a focus on discipline, he hopes others will learn from his mistakes in the unpredictable world of trading.

Jan 18, 2025 • 52min
Day Trader Exposed A $100MILLION Stock Scam in Colombia! | David Capablanca
Send us a textI flew to Colombia to investigate Flora Growth ($FLGC), a stock that pumped and dumped.02:38 How I Discovered The Stock Scam07:28 The Full Investigation from US to Colombia21:00 Near Death Experience27:04 Key Findings from the investigation37:06 Dilution History of the Stock44:21 Key Trading Lessons Learned--------------------------------📖MY TRADING ACADEMY - https://www.friendlybearuniversity.com Friendly Bear UniversityGet Profitable & Master Your Trading - Memberships & Courses Now AvailableSageTraderSageTrader powers Wall Street & retail traders with ultra-low clearing fees & premium locates
David's InstagramSubscribe for behind the scenes trading related contentDavid's X ProfileFollow David Capablanca on X!Cobra TradingClick the link and get 33% off commissions for life as well as one month of free DAS Trader PlatformAskEdgarUse Code friendlybear for 25% off for AskEdgar, the new standard for researching SEC filingsDilution TrackerClick the link and get 10% off of Dilution TrackerEdgeToTradeUse coupon code FRIENDLYBEAR15 for 15% off EdgeToTrade, the financial research platform for tradersTraderSyncClick the link for a FREE 7-day trial of the best and only trade journaling software that I use.
TradeIdeasUse coupon code FRIENDLYBEAR for 15% off TradeIdeas real-time data stock scannerFlashSECClick the link and get 15% off 12 months of FlashSECFriendly Bear Conference 4Early Bird ticket for Friendly Bear Conference 4 in Los Angeles on 10/10/25 ft. Tom Hougaard.
OrtexORTEX brings you the most timely and accurate Short interest data availableFlash ResearchUse coupon code FB15 for 15% off Premium. Find your edge with the best stock analyzer
KinfoUse coupon code FRIENDLYB106728 for 10% off Kinfo PRODisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Jan 11, 2025 • 15min
Going Over Last Weeks Hot Stocks
Send us a text Friendly Bear UniversityGet Profitable & Master Your Trading - Memberships & Courses Now AvailableSageTraderSageTrader powers Wall Street & retail traders with ultra-low clearing fees & premium locates
David's InstagramSubscribe for behind the scenes trading related contentDavid's X ProfileFollow David Capablanca on X!Cobra TradingClick the link and get 33% off commissions for life as well as one month of free DAS Trader PlatformAskEdgarUse Code friendlybear for 25% off for AskEdgar, the new standard for researching SEC filingsDilution TrackerClick the link and get 10% off of Dilution TrackerEdgeToTradeUse coupon code FRIENDLYBEAR15 for 15% off EdgeToTrade, the financial research platform for tradersTraderSyncClick the link for a FREE 7-day trial of the best and only trade journaling software that I use.
TradeIdeasUse coupon code FRIENDLYBEAR for 15% off TradeIdeas real-time data stock scannerFlashSECClick the link and get 15% off 12 months of FlashSECFriendly Bear Conference 4Early Bird ticket for Friendly Bear Conference 4 in Los Angeles on 10/10/25 ft. Tom Hougaard.
OrtexORTEX brings you the most timely and accurate Short interest data availableFlash ResearchUse coupon code FB15 for 15% off Premium. Find your edge with the best stock analyzer
KinfoUse coupon code FRIENDLYB106728 for 10% off Kinfo PRODisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Dec 25, 2024 • 20min
Friendly Bear University Pre-launch Holiday Special
Send us a text50% off code for prelaunch special: FRNDLYBR50Friendly Bear UniversityGet Profitable & Master Your Trading - Memberships & Courses Now AvailableSageTraderSageTrader powers Wall Street & retail traders with ultra-low clearing fees & premium locates
David's InstagramSubscribe for behind the scenes trading related contentDavid's X ProfileFollow David Capablanca on X!Cobra TradingClick the link and get 33% off commissions for life as well as one month of free DAS Trader PlatformAskEdgarUse Code friendlybear for 25% off for AskEdgar, the new standard for researching SEC filingsDilution TrackerClick the link and get 10% off of Dilution TrackerEdgeToTradeUse coupon code FRIENDLYBEAR15 for 15% off EdgeToTrade, the financial research platform for tradersTraderSyncClick the link for a FREE 7-day trial of the best and only trade journaling software that I use.
TradeIdeasUse coupon code FRIENDLYBEAR for 15% off TradeIdeas real-time data stock scannerFlashSECClick the link and get 15% off 12 months of FlashSECFriendly Bear Conference 4Early Bird ticket for Friendly Bear Conference 4 in Los Angeles on 10/10/25 ft. Tom Hougaard.
OrtexORTEX brings you the most timely and accurate Short interest data availableFlash ResearchUse coupon code FB15 for 15% off Premium. Find your edge with the best stock analyzer
KinfoUse coupon code FRIENDLYB106728 for 10% off Kinfo PRODisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Dec 16, 2024 • 32min
Tradethematrix - Replication in Price Action Manipulation
Send us a textLink to full blog post: Friendly Bear UniversityGet Profitable & Master Your Trading - Memberships & Courses Now AvailableSageTraderSageTrader powers Wall Street & retail traders with ultra-low clearing fees & premium locates
David's InstagramSubscribe for behind the scenes trading related contentDavid's X ProfileFollow David Capablanca on X!Cobra TradingClick the link and get 33% off commissions for life as well as one month of free DAS Trader PlatformAskEdgarUse Code friendlybear for 25% off for AskEdgar, the new standard for researching SEC filingsDilution TrackerClick the link and get 10% off of Dilution TrackerEdgeToTradeUse coupon code FRIENDLYBEAR15 for 15% off EdgeToTrade, the financial research platform for tradersTraderSyncClick the link for a FREE 7-day trial of the best and only trade journaling software that I use.
TradeIdeasUse coupon code FRIENDLYBEAR for 15% off TradeIdeas real-time data stock scannerFlashSECClick the link and get 15% off 12 months of FlashSECFriendly Bear Conference 4Early Bird ticket for Friendly Bear Conference 4 in Los Angeles on 10/10/25 ft. Tom Hougaard.
OrtexORTEX brings you the most timely and accurate Short interest data availableFlash ResearchUse coupon code FB15 for 15% off Premium. Find your edge with the best stock analyzer
KinfoUse coupon code FRIENDLYB106728 for 10% off Kinfo PRODisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Nov 14, 2024 • 12min
LIVE Trading 11/14/24, Announcement for December 6-7 in Los Angeles
Send us a textLink to LIVE Trading Workshop Friendly Bear UniversityGet Profitable & Master Your Trading - Memberships & Courses Now AvailableSageTraderSageTrader powers Wall Street & retail traders with ultra-low clearing fees & premium locates
David's InstagramSubscribe for behind the scenes trading related contentDavid's X ProfileFollow David Capablanca on X!Cobra TradingClick the link and get 33% off commissions for life as well as one month of free DAS Trader PlatformDilution TrackerClick the link and get 10% off of Dilution TrackerEdgeToTradeUse coupon code FRIENDLYBEAR15 for 15% off EdgeToTrade, the financial research platform for tradersTraderSyncClick the link for a FREE 7-day trial of the best and only trade journaling software that I use.
TradeIdeasUse coupon code FRIENDLYBEAR for 15% off TradeIdeas real-time data stock scannerFlashSECClick the link and get 15% off 12 months of FlashSECFriendly Bear Conference 4Early Bird ticket for Friendly Bear Conference 4 in Los Angeles on 10/10/25 ft. Tom Hougaard.
OrtexORTEX brings you the most timely and accurate Short interest data availableFlash ResearchUse coupon code FB15 for 15% off Premium. Find your edge with the best stock analyzer
AskEdgarUse Code friendlybear for 25% off for AskEdgar, the new standard for researching SEC filingsKinfoUse coupon code FRIENDLYB106728 for 10% off Kinfo PRODisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Nov 7, 2024 • 28min
The 5AM Premarket Routine That Made Me $1Million In Trading
Send us a text2-Day Master Trading Workshop on December 6-7 in Los AngelesSocial MediaConscious Trading AcademyInstagram: conscioustradingacademyLinkedIn: Conscious Trading Academywww.conscioustradingacademy.com Friendly Bear UniversityGet Profitable & Master Your Trading - Memberships & Courses Now AvailableSageTraderSageTrader powers Wall Street & retail traders with ultra-low clearing fees & premium locates
David's InstagramSubscribe for behind the scenes trading related contentDavid's X ProfileFollow David Capablanca on X!Cobra TradingClick the link and get 33% off commissions for life as well as one month of free DAS Trader PlatformDilution TrackerClick the link and get 10% off of Dilution TrackerEdgeToTradeUse coupon code FRIENDLYBEAR15 for 15% off EdgeToTrade, the financial research platform for tradersTraderSyncClick the link for a FREE 7-day trial of the best and only trade journaling software that I use.
TradeIdeasUse coupon code FRIENDLYBEAR for 15% off TradeIdeas real-time data stock scannerFlashSECClick the link and get 15% off 12 months of FlashSECFriendly Bear Conference 4Early Bird ticket for Friendly Bear Conference 4 in Los Angeles on 10/10/25 ft. Tom Hougaard.
OrtexORTEX brings you the most timely and accurate Short interest data availableFlash ResearchUse coupon code FB15 for 15% off Premium. Find your edge with the best stock analyzer
AskEdgarUse Code friendlybear for 25% off for AskEdgar, the new standard for researching SEC filingsKinfoUse coupon code FRIENDLYB106728 for 10% off Kinfo PRODisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show