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The Desire To Trade Podcast has for goal to help you develop Forex trading skills for more freedom. I interviewed some of the most successful traders from around the world to uncover their lessons and help you become a more profitable trader.
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Feb 10, 2025 • 46min
493: The Mindset of a Millionaire Trader - Rande Howell
The Mindset of a Millionaire Trader In episode 493 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to the recording of an interview with trading psychology expert, Rande Howell, as he discusses the mindset of a millionaire trader. Explore the importance of understanding emotions, mindfulness, and the psychological factors influencing trading decisions. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:47 What’s new with Rande Howell? 01:22 What stops traders from following their plan 04:44 The reason for repetitive trading mistakes 07:17 The role of emotions in trading 12:13 Emotional regulation and mindfulness 18:06 The importance of self-mastery 18:31 How fundamental beliefs influence a trader 23:29 The psychology of winning and losing 26:29 Learn to have a probability-based mind 30:13 Gender differences in trading psychology 32:52 Staying on track during a losing streak 36:21 Strategies for overcoming trading challenges 41:11 Where to find Rande Howell (link below) What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments below, or join me in the Facebook group! Desire To Trade's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) Desire To TRADE Academy About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! How to find Rande Howell tradersstateofmind.com What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

Feb 3, 2025 • 30min
492: Full-Time Price Action Trader Secrets to Success - Walter Peters
Walter Peters, a full-time price action trader renowned for his expertise in risk management, unveils the secrets to trading success. He discusses the evolution of risk management, emphasizing the importance of adapting strategies to market conditions. The conversation highlights the role of price action, trading timeframes, and the psychological resilience necessary for success. Walter also explores the future of trading, including the potential of cryptocurrencies, while urging new traders to focus on self-mastery and the significance of having accountability partners.

Jan 27, 2025 • 1h 5min
491: What It Takes To Be A Consistently Profitable Trader (1-Hour)
[spp-player url=''] Systematic Trading For A Living In episode 491 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to a 1 hour masterclass compilation from past interviews. You’ll learn everything you need to know from the pros on what it takes to be a consistently profitable trader. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 01:02 Akil Stokes: Even The Best Trading System Won’t Make You Consistent 10:06 Andrew Mitchem: Dedication Over Chasing Money 16:37 Alyse Amores: Quickly Correct Your Mistakes 29:14 Peter Varcoe: There Are Only Probabilities In Trading 34:31 Andres Granger: Have Passions & Side Incomes Beyond Trading 43:00 Jason Graystone: Discretion Comes Over Time What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments below, or join me in the Facebook group! Desire To Trade's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) Desire To TRADE Academy About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

Jan 20, 2025 • 29min
490: Systematic Trading For A Living - Laurens Bensdorp
Systematic Trading For A Living In episode 490 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to the recording of an interview with Laurens Bensdorp who talks about systematic trading for a living. He highlights the role of programming in developing trading systems and offers resources for aspiring traders, including his books on systematic trading. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:43 Traveling while letting systems run 01:46 Laurens’ journey into systematic trading 05:54 Transitioning from discretionary to systematic trading 07:34 The role of risk tolerance, objective, and personality 09:43 Insights on simple vs. complex strategies 12:44 Developing his strategies 13:47 The importance of strategy diversity 17:15 Risk management and strategy allocation 18:28 Keeping the strategies running 24/5 21:22 Deciding when to stop using a strategy 25:03 Coding strategies and the role of programming 27:01 Where to find Laurens Bensdorp (link below) and much more What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments below, or join me in the Facebook group! Desire To Trade's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) Desire To TRADE Academy About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! How to find Laurens Bensdorp tradingsystems.com What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

Jan 13, 2025 • 23min
489: Trading Wisdom from an Experienced Funded Trader - John Bannan
Trading Wisdom from an Experienced Funded Trader In episode 489 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to the recording of an interview with John Bannan, who shares trading wisdom from his experience as a funded trader. Their discussion also touches on the differences between retail and institutional trading, the significance of experience, and the potential of predictive trading through cycles. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:42 Who is John Bannan? 02:26 Learning curve as an intraday trader 04:20 Building a trading system from 2009-2011 09:03 Filtering out when to go long or step away from trades 09:55 The pressure of trading for others 11:13 Tools and technology in trading 12:30 Cycles and predictive trading 15:30 Fine-tuning his system 16:40 Handling drawdowns 18:39 Navigating institutional vs. retail trading 20:23 Would he change anything from his trading journey? 21:51 Lessons from experience and future aspirations 22:19 Where to find John Bannan (link below) and much more What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments below, or join me in the Facebook group! Desire To Trade's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) Desire To TRADE Academy About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! How to find John Bannan comhla.com What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

Jan 6, 2025 • 26min
488: The Legend of Trading Psychology - Brett Steenbarger
The Legend of Trading Psychology In episode 488 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to the recording of an interview with the legend of trading psychology, Dr. Brett Steenbarger, discussing his journey from clinical psychology to trading. He highlights the significance of long-term success habits, the role of curiosity and continuous learning, and pathways to professional trading, including insights on how to get noticed by prop firms. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:45 Dr. Brett's journey into trading psychology 02:23 Trading psychology and performance psychology 04:14 Working on improvement and growth for professional traders 07:42 Identifying strengths as a trader 09:30 Scaling up in trading 11:34 How to know when you're ready to scale up 12:12 Long-term success habits for traders 13:26 Knowing who will be a good trader 14:31 Similarities among traders 16:30 Developing mental stability as a trader 18:44 Working with discretionary traders 19:47 Pathways to professional trading 22:53 Getting noticed by prop firms 24:29 Where to find Brett Steenbarger (link below) and much more What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments below, or join me in the Facebook group! Desire To Trade's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) Desire To TRADE Academy About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! How to find Brett Steenbarger Twitter (X) - @steenbab TraderFeed blog What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

Dec 30, 2024 • 30min
487: Trading Daily Charts Consistently for Over 25 Years - Peter Varcoe
Trading Daily Charts Consistently for Over 25 Years In episode 487 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to the recording of an interview with Peter Varcoe, who shares how he has been consistently trading daily charts for over 25 years. Listen to him emphasize the need for traders to be observant and adaptable, using various strategies and timeframes to navigate the markets. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:35 From personal crisis to trading success 01:57 Learning the ropes: education and mentorship in trading 03:12 Understanding market crashes 06:10 Trading strategies: patterns and trends 08:50 Timeframes to identify trades 11:40 Shifting from equities to forex and futures 14:17 Observing price action 15:09 The importance of weekly charts 17:57 The role of mentorship: learning from the best 21:06 Probabilities vs. certainties 22:47 The hardest part of coaching traders 25:58 The path to consistency 26:31 Where to find Peter Varcoe (links below) 27:54 Risk management and trading mistakes and much more What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments below, or join me in the Facebook group! Desire To Trade's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) Desire To TRADE Academy About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! How to find Peter Varcoe petervarcoe.com Email: peter@petervarcoe.com Telegram: petervarcoe What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

Dec 23, 2024 • 24min
486: How An Engineer Became Full-Time Trader - James North
How An Engineer Became Full-Time Trader In episode 486 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to the recording of an interview with James North discussing how he, as an engineer, became a full-time trader. James shares his experiences, including the challenges he faced when transitioning from a full-time job to trading, the significance of risk management, and the lessons learned from using funded accounts. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:41 James’ journey into trading 02:13 What made him move from engineering to trading 05:53 Finding a trading strategy 06:41 What market context to look for 07:43 Timeframes he focuses on 09:31 From trading systematically to discretionary 10:33 Trading routine and lifestyle 12:02 Overcoming initial struggles in his first 3 months of trading 18:14 Lessons from funded accounts 20:14 How much money do you need to go full-time? 22:09 Advice for aspiring funded traders 22:50 Where to find James North (link below) and much more What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments below, or join me in the Facebook group! Desire To Trade's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) Desire To TRADE Academy About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! How to find James North dndtrading.co.uk What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

Dec 16, 2024 • 21min
485: How This Trader Made $30k With Simple Algo Trading Strategies
How This Trader Made $30k With Simple Algo Trading Strategies In episode 485 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to the recording of an interview with full-time algo trader, Alejandro Perez, discussing how he made $30k with simple algo trading strategies. This might be your game-changer if you're still hesitating about algo trading. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:44 What’s new with Alejandro? 01:23 Navigating algo trading 03:28 Algo strategies and timeframes 05:33 Managing drawdowns 08:33 Learning to deal with drawdowns 11:39 Alejandro's 2024 algo trading review 12:48 Scaling capital and funding options 15:40 The importance of scaling your capital aside from using prop firms 17:57 Advice to traders planning to get into algos 19:32 Where to find Alejandro Perez and get started with algo trading and much more What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments below, or join me in the Facebook group! Desire To Trade's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) Desire To TRADE Academy About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! How to find Alejandro Perez DesireToTrade.com Learn how to run automated trading strategies What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

Dec 9, 2024 • 32min
484: He Went from Rock-Bottom to Full-Time Trader - Michael Toma
He Went from Rock-Bottom to Full-Time Trader In episode 484 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to the recording of an interview with Michael Toma, who discusses how he went from rock bottom to full-time trader. It’s a tell-all that even Etienne didn’t know about…until now. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:57 Michael’s journey to trading success 02:16 How he learned to trade 05:23 Overcoming personal and professional challenges 07:53 Building a trading capital 10:54 Keys to consistency 11:49 Increasing capital 14:14 The importance of risk management 16:49 Risk management 101 20:28 Trading style and lifestyle 23:48 Managing trading and traveling 25:05 Coach Mike’s advice to struggling traders 27:22 Building connections and community 28:41 Future goals and quality of life 30:09 Reaching the “crossover point” and much more What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments below, or join me in the Facebook group! Desire To Trade's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) Desire To TRADE Academy About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! How to find Michael Toma DesireToTrade.com What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!
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