

Desire To Trade Podcast | Forex Trading & Interviews with Highly Successful Traders
Etienne Crete
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.
This is the #1 trading podcast dedicated to helping you get profitable and scale up your trading!
This is the #1 trading podcast dedicated to helping you get profitable and scale up your trading!
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Jun 26, 2023 • 40min
408: Trading Full-Time & Managing A Private Fund - Ali Crooks
Trading Full-Time & Managing A Private Fund - Ali Crooks In episode 408 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to the recording of an interview with the legendary Ali Crooks. He talks about trading full-time & managing a private fund. Many traders start great but don't end well. Listen to this podcast to learn it straight from a long-term trader who made it happen! The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:15 Introduction 00:34 Updates on Ali Crooks 01:55 Ali's biggest cash-winning week 05:13 Getting a "paycheck" from trading 06:19 How to address two trading mindset issues 09:02 Ali's journaling routine 13:48 Keeping it simple 14:13 How often Ali takes breaks from trading 16:22 Having the right trading routine 18:30 Tips on managing trading, education, and other aspects of life 22:43 Making time for growth 24:19 Planning your day and time-blocking 26:15 What to focus on to become a better trader 30:14 Understand "you" as a trader 31:55 Backtesting vs. live feedback 35:06 Ali's advice: Owning what you do 37:55 Where to find Ali Crooks (links 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 How To Find Ali Crooks? www.traderssupportclub.com YouTube: @TradersSupportClub Social media: Ali Crooks / Alistair Crooks What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

Jun 19, 2023 • 34min
407: Secrets of a Prop Firm Trader - Gary Langley
Secrets of a Funded Prop Trader - Gary Langley In episode 407 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to the recording of an interview with "The Scruffy Trader", Gary Langley, and he shares the secrets of a prop firm trader. Watch this interview for high-value prop trader advice. 📈 The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:15 Introduction 00:22 What's new with Gary? 00:54 Trading with the 5%ers 02:13 What's the difference between prop firm traders who fail and succeed? 04:48 Focusing on the process vs. P&L 06:44 Advice to new traders 08:52 The secret behind emotional stability for traders 11:31 How Gary feels about trading bigger accounts 15:01 On "revenge trading" 16:32 How often he reviews his P&L 18:27 What happens when you look at your P&L too often 21:15 Scaling into your trades 24:58 Gary's advice on stop loss 33:06 Where to find Gary Langley (links 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 How To Find Gary Langley? YouTube: @TheScruffyTrader Twitter: @ScruffyTrader Facebook: The Scruffy Trader What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

Jun 12, 2023 • 41min
406: Real Habits Of 7-Figure Forex Traders - Jason Graystone
Real Habits Of 7-Figure Forex Traders - Jason Graystone In episode 406 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to the recording of an interview with Jason Graystone and he talks about real habits of 7-figure forex traders. Beginner or long-time trader? You'll get tons of golden advice from this interview! 📈 The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:15 Introduction 00:41 What's new with Jason? 01:59 On switching between discretionary and systematic trading 04:29 Taking advantage of discretion in trading 06:22 How to avoid being bored with your trading system 09:02 Advice on handling drawdowns 11:38 Trading chart patterns systematically 14:50 How to add more trades without sacrificing strategy 15:45 What does it take to learn how the market behaves? 17:53 "Rules" for discretionary trading 19:21 How to figure out the level that works in the market 20:26 Things to do outside trading hours 21:40 Online or paper journaling? 22:00 The "thermostat" analogy 23:02 Being more aggressive and confident in your trades 24:51 Tips on journaling 26:30 On qualitative analysis... 27:20 Common mistakes among traders 29:07 Working on under-trading 31:08 How do time zones affect a trader's performance? 33:15 Cutting down options for better results 35:32 Jason's advice on building capital 37:27 When to add more money to your account 39:33 Where to find Jason (links 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 How To Find Jason Graystone? www.jasongraystone.com YouTube: @JasonGraystone What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

Jun 5, 2023 • 49min
405: Consistently Profitable Mindset & Trading Techniques - Adam Grimes
Consistently Profitable Mindset & Trading Techniques - Adam Grimes In episode 405 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to the recording of an interview with expert trader, Adam Grimes and they talk about consistently profitable mindset & trading techniques. How does psychology in trading help you get better results? There's a lot to learn from this interview! The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:15 Introduction 00:50 What's new with Adam? 02:31 Switching focus from systematic trading to trading psychology 05:49 Balance between trading psychology and your trading process/results 08:01 Discipline in trading 10:23 Defeating overtrading or taking profit too early or late 15:19 What makes trading difficult? 18:31 Overcoming fear in trading 24:21 Looking for targets 32:34 "Null" probability or "drift" probability 38:42 Catching the big moves in the market 39:51 Adam's thoughts on looking at trends 43:02 Dealing with the fear of missing out 44:36 Adam's advice when going for 1-hour targets 46:29 Where to find Adam Grimes (links 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 How To Find Adam Grimes? Adam's blog: www.adamhgrimes.com Twitter: @adamhgrimes Daily Market Analysis videos: www.marketlifetrading.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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May 29, 2023 • 35min
404: Trading Mindset Tips From The Expert - Andrew Menaker
Trading Mindset Tips From The Expert - Andrew Menaker In episode 404 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to the recording of an interview with expert trading psychologist Andrew Menaker for some trading mindset tips. Learn how to detach your self-worth from your trades and a lot more powerful mindset principles to improve as a trader. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:15 Introduction 00:31 Who is Andrew Menaker? 01:11 Seeking a psychology expert for trading 01:40 Training yourself to win trades 02:56 Duration of winning and losing 03:55 How to detach your self-worth from your trades 07:33 How your personality influences trading 9:31 What to do with personality traits hurting your trading 10:38 Training yourself to hold trades 11:54 How to create a strategy that works for you 13:31 The importance of trading psychology 15:00 Traders who don't believe in psychology 15:42 What helps improve traders who have been losing money? 17:59 Putting too many trades into a good process 19:11 Finding out what works best as a trader 20:09 "Your personality dictates your trading style" 2108: Andrew's thoughts on focusing on one strategy 22:02 Advice on patience for trading 23:57 Trading on different days of the week 24:47 Getting the most of post-trade journaling 26:45 Benefits of pen-on-paper journaling 27:23 Pre-trade journaling tips 29:59 Andrew's advice on trading psychology 31:18 Difference between retail traders who get good results and those who don't 32:44 Traders' commitment to trading psychology 34:02 Where to find Andrew Menaker? (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 How To Find Andrew Menaker? www.andrewmenaker.com What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

May 22, 2023 • 59min
403: Secrets To Scalping For A Living - Jean-Francois Boucher
Secrets To Scalping For A Living - Jean-Francois Boucher In episode 403 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to the recording of an interview with Jean-Francois Boucher where he discussed secrets to scalping for a living. Learn how to measure volatility and get an exclusive glimpse of his day's live trade. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:15 Introduction 01:04 What's new with Jean-Francois Boucher? 02:22 Jean's focus on trading 03:55 Trading strategy effectiveness 07:19 Dealing with fear of loss 09:07 Managing your losses 10:22 MUST WATCH: live trade (YouTube video link above) 12:05 "Action points" 12:43 Average support and resistance 15:44 Framing risk, measuring volatility 18:27 Swing trading expectations vs. Jean's boxes 23:33 Effects of changing his psychology 25:25 The boxes' advantages 28:14 Staying too long 29:02 Playing within your "sandbox" during the day 30:20 Designing your own strategy 32:51 Where to look for strategy 40:08 "Trading what you see" for two hours 45:54 Look for the bounce, not the swing 47:28 Working with probability, not randomness 49:44 "Insurance company" trading style 52:06 Standard deviation in trading 54:57 What the internet teaches everyone about taking losses 55:58 Benefits of trading forex 57:30 Where to find Jean-Francois Boucher (links 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 How To Find Jean-Francois Boucher? www.jasperforex.com Twitter: @jasperforex What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

May 15, 2023 • 27min
402: Real Tips For Trading Forex Full Time - Jason Sen
Expert trader Jason Sen shares valuable tips on adapting to market changes, avoiding losses, and managing trading time. He discusses the benefits of trading with prop firms, finding your own strategies, and reducing trading time. Also, insight on building capital, trading motivation, and the advantages of traveling while trading.

May 8, 2023 • 38min
401: From Soccer Player to Full-Time Forex Trader - Lee Sandford
From Soccer Player to Full-Time Forex Trader - Lee Sandford In episode 401 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to the recording of an interview with Lee Sandford, a former soccer player now full-time forex trader. Learn some athlete disciplines that are totally helpful for traders. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:14 Introduction 00:35 Who is Lee Sandford? 01:21 How did he start trading? 02:52 Who taught him to trade? 03:42 Learning curve from soccer to trading 05:01 Lee's goals when he started trading 05:54 What made him realize trading was working for him 07:14 Building a trading strategy 09:04 Advice on sticking to one strategy 11:13 On having a second account... 12:07 Lee's greatest challenge 13:03 What he focuses on. Lee's trading style 14:14 High or low time-frame 15:05 Tips on looking at trends 16:21 Trading mindset tips 19:28 Tips on self-awareness 21:10 Where to look for when you want better results 23:46 Etienne's experience with switching strategies 25:34 Personality's influence on trading and using it to your advantage 31:39 Changing profiles/styles for trading 33:32 Managing trading and business 34:57 Benefits of managing priorities 36:54 Where to find Lee Sandford (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 How To Find Lee Sandford? Website: www.tradingcollege.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!

May 1, 2023 • 41min
400: Price Action Trader with 20 Years of Experience - Andrew Mitchem (100k Special)
Price Action Trader with 20 Years of Experience - Andrew Mitchem (100k Special) In episode 400 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to the recording of an interview with Andrew Mitchem, a price action trader with over 20 years of experience in the markets. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:14 Introduction 00:59 How has Andrew's trading been in the past few years 2:47 Why Andrew has not changed his trading 4:40 What makes a strategy work in multiple markets 5:42 How can you make your strategy work on more markets 7:21 Why using Fibonacci levels on 1 candle can help your trading 09:13 How Andrew sets his SL and TP using Fibonacci 10:30 Are Round Numbers really that important? 12:07 What is the difference between the strategies that work for a long time and those that don't? 14:31 How to make Price Action trading simple 16:20 Making Support and Resistance areas simple 20:46 "There is always another trade somewhere" 21:55 How to handle multiple trade opportunities 23:06 How being a pilot has helped Andrew's trading 25:27 How routines and processes help your trading 27:39 How Andrew manages his life 30:00 Why trading less can be better for your trading and life 31:18 How to find your strategy "sweet spot" 34:40 Why you need to give it time to work out 35:39 Why practice is essential to improve your trading 38:03 How to have discipline in trading 39:26 How to find Andrew Mitchem 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 How To Find Andrew Mitchem? YouTube: @AdminTheForexTradingCoachcom Email: andrew@theforextradingcoach.com Twitter: @fxforextrade What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

Apr 24, 2023 • 40min
399: Price Action For Full-Time Trading - Navin Prithyani
Price Action For Full-Time Trading - Navin Prithyani In episode 399 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to the recording of an interview with Navin Prithyani and he talks about price action for full-time trading. Watch this legendary full-time trader drop trading tips you won't hear elsewhere! The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:15 Introduction 00:53 What's new with Navin? 03:19 Keeping track of trading while traveling 05:19 Trading mindset while traveling 07:00 Navin's trading routine 08:35 Trading techniques for the open 12:14 Looking at the charts - MUST WATCH! (video link above) 23:35 "Timing is of the essence" 29:54 Strategy: setup vs. context 30:25 Why Navin only trades the open 31:26 Differentiating the effect of the news 32:54 Making it clear on trading the news 34:45 How to know when you're wrong? 35:31 Volume in forex 36:50 Where to find Navin 37:30 BONUS: Market countdown app 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 How To Find Navin Prithyani? YouTube: @urbanforex Email: navin@urbanforex.com Instagram: @urbanforex What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!


