

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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May 22, 2025 • 14min
Trading 30Mins For $4000 Profits - How I Find Simple Setups Everyday
Discover a trading strategy that delivers $4,000 in under thirty minutes! Learn how to spot high-probability setups while avoiding the pitfalls of frequently gapped stocks. Master fundamental analysis and dive into small cap trading for better results. Explore short selling techniques and the influence of crypto news on market dynamics. Gain insights into navigating market fluctuations and executing trades with confidence. This conversation is packed with tips for achieving consistent, profitable trading!

May 1, 2025 • 28min
Steve Nison - The Father of Candlestick Chart Trading
Send us a textSteve Nison is the father of Japanese Candlestick Charting. He’s the president of Candlechart.com and authored multiple books about charting and trading strategies that inspired traders since the early 1990s. Steve Nison will be sharing his wisdom on technical analysis and how to be effective with candlestick charting in trading.--------------------------------📉Cobra Trading: https://get.cobratrading.com/friendlybear/Click the link and get 33% off commissions for life as well as one month of free DAS Trader Pro platform. (Using the same trading broker as me doesn’t mean that you will instantly make millions in trading, but I only recommend products that I have used and truly believed in.)✅My REAL Social Accounts:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidcapablanca/IG: https://www.instagram.com/reverselong/X: https://twitter.com/reverse_longFB: https://www.facebook.com/reverselong/ Friendly Bear UniversityGet Profitable & Master Your Trading - Memberships & Courses Now AvailableDavid'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 filingsFlash ResearchUse coupon code FB15 for 15% off Premium. Find your edge with the best stock analyzer
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Apr 24, 2025 • 1h 5min
Curtis "Wall Street" Carroll - From Jail To Millionaire Trader
Send us a text🏛️ (Limited-Time) Get invited to tour New York Stock Exchange with me:- Sign Up And Fund Your Cobra Trading Account Before April 30th: https://get.cobratrading.com/friendlybear/- Click the link and get 33% off commissions for life as well as one month of free DAS Trader Pro platform. - Using the same trading broker as me doesn’t mean that you will instantly make millions in trading, but I only recommend products that I have used and truly believed in.--------------------------------Curtis “Wall Street” Carroll is one of the most inspirational traders that I’ve ever met. Some of you may have seen his viral Ted Talk. Curtis Carroll is a former prisoner in California. He has been released on parole, from a sentence of 54 years for his crimes committed at an early age. His inspirational journey began in jail when he taught himself how to read using newspapers and magazines. Despite facing huge adversity, Curtis discovered his passion and purpose when he stumbled across the financial pages in the newspaper. As unbelievable as it sounds, Curtis taught himself how to trade stocks, and eventually began teaching financial literacy classes to fellow inmates. Even some guards and officers have testified for him that Curtis offered them valuable stock market insights back then.In this podcast, I’m joined by 2 stock market millionaires, Curtis Carrol, and our old friend, Cody Yeh, a stock options investor. You will learn:1. How they achieved their first bucket of wealth2. The mindset and rules that helped them achieve success3. Their stock market strategies4. Their biggest career losses, and how they recovered Friendly Bear UniversityGet Profitable & Master Your Trading - Memberships & Courses Now AvailableDavid'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 filingsFlash ResearchUse coupon code FB15 for 15% off Premium. Find your edge with the best stock analyzer
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Apr 21, 2025 • 18min
How To Read Level 2 Time and Sales | Price Action Trading
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Apr 9, 2025 • 58min
Former Engineer Turned Millionaire Stock Options Trader ft. Cody Yeh
Send us a textMillionaire Trader Podcast by David Capablanca (The Friendly Bear) - Interviewing Cody Yeh, a millionaire stock options and real estate investor.🏛️ (Limited-Time) Get invited to tour New York Stock Exchange with me:- Sign Up And Fund Your Cobra Trading Account Before April 30th: https://get.cobratrading.com/friendlybear/- Click the link and get 33% off commissions for life as well as one month of free DAS Trader Pro platform. - Using the same trading broker as me doesn’t mean that you will instantly make millions in trading, but I only recommend products that I have used and truly believed in.--------------------------------What you will learn in this trader podcast:1. How Cody transitioned from a 9-5 corporate job to full-time investing2. How he makes a living selling options3. His experience in real estate and property management4. Why he’s bullish on US economy#traderpodcast #millionaire #investing #optionstrading #optionselling --------------------------------✅ Learn Trading IN-PERSON from me 1-on-1: https://friendlybearuniversity.mykajabi.com/application-page 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 filingsFlash ResearchUse coupon code FB15 for 15% off Premium. Find your edge with the best stock analyzer
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Apr 3, 2025 • 26min
PRICE ACTION TRADING - How I Make Money Daily Using The 5-Minute Chart
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 filingsFlash ResearchUse coupon code FB15 for 15% off Premium. Find your edge with the best stock analyzer
Dilution 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.
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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
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 filingsFlash ResearchUse coupon code FB15 for 15% off Premium. Find your edge with the best stock analyzer
EdgeToTradeUse coupon code FRIENDLYBEAR15 for 15% off EdgeToTrade, the financial research platform for tradersDilution TrackerClick the link and get 10% off of Dilution TrackerTraderSyncClick 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 availableKinfoUse 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

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
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 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.


