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Start A Hedge Fund, Trade $10 Million! - Show Notes Felix Hartmann is a German-American Tech Entrepreneur, Futurist, and Trader. Hartmann serves as the Managing Partner of Hartmann Capital, navigating its flagship Hartmann Digital Assets Fund. Next to the hedge fund, Hartmann also founded Crypto Academy, one of the largest crypto trader and investor educational platforms and has since advised several blockchain projects. Hartmann is also a bestselling futuristic author and a leading voice on social media championing topics like blockchain, AI, and transhumanism. Watch the video interview! Topics Covered In This Episode Who Felix Hartmann is and what he does [0:32] How Felix Hartmann started in trading [2:21] The importance of practice in trading [3:47] Why Felix went into cryptos, his journey [5:01] How Felix decided to open a hedge fund and got $10 Million to trade with [9:45] Felix´s recommendations on starting a fund [13:29] Top mistakes that traders make [16:27] Felix's habits to stay at the top level of trading [20:32] One of Felix's bad trades that changed things around for him [25:46] Felix's biggest mistake in his trading for 2018 [28:46] Why Felix coaches new traders even now [32:15] What are Felix's goals for the future and his main motivation for attempting those goals [34:04] And many more! DesireToTRADE Top Resources Desire To TRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist (free checklist!) One-Page Trading Plan (free template!) DesireToTRADE Academy (exclusive training program) How To Find Felix Hartmann? Felix Hartmann's Personal Website Crypto Academy Felix's Instagram What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

In episode 176 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, I interview full-time trader Boris Schlossberg. We discuss his transition from manual to automated Forex trading and how Boris develops profitable trading strategies, as well as how to increase your chances of success in the Forex market. Watch the video here. Topics Covered In This Episode Who Boris Schlossberg is and what he does [0:40] How Boris Schlossberg started in trading and learning its nuances [2:08] What Boris' advice on high volatility and big moves is [11:03] How to prevent a "crash" [16:22] How Boris did the shift from manual trading to algos, and the strategies he used [22:45] What you have to do on a daily basis or the work involved as an algo trader [28:39] How long the front trading phase is and back testing [32:24] How to review your algos [34:03] Why Boris recommends learning the basics and then going to algos [36:05] What Boris' goals for the future as a trader are [44:42] What Boris' one piece of advice on how people can thrive as traders is [46:53] And many more! DesireToTRADE Top Resources Desire To TRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist (free checklist!) One-Page Trading Plan (free template!) DesireToTRADE Academy (exclusive training program) How To Find Boris Schlossberg? The online conference to learn MT4 Twitter: @fxflow Boris Schlossberg's website What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

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175: How to Quickly Improve Your Trading Skills - Jerremy Newsome In this podcast episode, I sit down with full-time trader Jerremy Newsome to discuss how to improve your trading skills and adapt to changing markets quickly. Visit Jerremy Newsome's website: https://reallifetrading.com/ SUBSCRIBE TODAY on Youtube: https://goo.gl/4DpLu6 Want to look cool? Check out the Desire To Trade Merch: http://bit.ly/2ySpeJ7

Live Forex Trading Q&A from Progreso! In episode 174 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we do a live Q&A from Progreso. We will cover the questions you have for me in this episode. Watch the video here. Topics Covered In This Episode How it is possible to minimize drawdowns [1:00] What the best way to transfer funds from your bank account to your Forex account is [2:53] How you can trade algorithms even if you're not a programmer [4:46] Trading with price action, fundamentals and with systems [6:34] Becoming a pro without relying on price action [7:24] What the best strategies to start forex trading are [7:29] My advice for getting funding in trading [9:19] What your number one focus should be when starting in trading [10:48] If I'll be doing something in the time zone of Australia [13:23] If you should have 20k minimum to start trading [14:03] Applying "simplicity is key" in trading [15:27] Trading with a big stack of money over time and using a "graduation plan" [18:26] Getting an accountant for tax filing [20:17] Getting clear on what you want to do [20:48] Using Australian brokerage and being careful when choosing a broker [21:38] Why I do trading only using my account and having different goals now [23:13] How it can be tough trading for other people [24:17] How to deal with price discrepancies when using different brokers [25:29] How long I have been trading [26:35] DesireToTRADE Top Resources Desire To TRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist (free checklist!) One-Page Trading Plan (free template!) DesireToTRADE Academy (exclusive training program) What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

Full-Time Quantitative Trader Shares His Secrets In episode 173 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, I interview quantitative trader Troy Bombardia from Sydney, Australia. In this podcast, we talk about trading systems and thinking with the "systems mentality". Watch the video here. Topics Covered In This Episode Who Troy Bombardia is and his background [0:59] How Troy came up with the idea to build systems [6:35] How to develop a system [8:28] How to make sure not to overoptimize the parameters in your trading model or system [9:53] What the fundamentals for Forex are [13:20] Where people should begin in building a system and the pitfalls that they could get into [19:11] Using Excel and why it's good enough as a start [22:01] How to make your "moving average" better [25:19] What you need to do to become more confident in your system [27:44] His opinion on developing a system for Bitcoin [31:32] How good traders are able to read data on any chart at any given time [34:34] How Troy decides which indicators to check [38:13] Troy's advice for people on setting their mindset and mentality [40:56] DesireToTRADE Top Resources Desire To TRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist (free checklist!) One-Page Trading Plan (free template!) DesireToTRADE Academy (exclusive training program) How To Find Troy Bombardia? Bull Markets Email: Contact@bullmarkets.co What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

Full-Time Day Trader Secrets and Tricks In episode 172 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, I am sitting down with pro trader Chris Capre and Ken, an expert in neuroscience to discuss some neuroscience trading secrets. In this podcast, we talk about some mind-blowing things about neuroscience and hedge funds, trading for other people, and what the different solutions are for that. Watch the video here. Topics Covered In This Episode Who Chris Capre, what he does, and where he is from [0:44] Why you cannot focus only on strategies, and why you need more in order to succeed [8:26] What Chris did before trading for other people [14:36] Learning things with the right traders and taking the right courses [16:57] How to deal with long periods of no trading [22:30] What the steps in changing strategies in different markets are [29:08] Who Ken is and his background in trading [32:24] Using the Neuro Trader program and how it affects success rate [38:58] Why it's good to have a coach and not get rid of him/her [43:04] What signals Chris and Ken look for to determine if someone is not in his peak performance [44:32] Why you should protect your psychological and financial capital at the same time [53:11] What the Neuro Trader Program is about [59:54] Getting quantified feedback data from the program [63:25] What the cost and requirements when you join the Neuro Trader Program are [71:11] Meeting the "1% average" for the total six-month period requirement [79:50] Why money is the not the problem, but it's your commitment [82:11] Why investing in yourself is the best investment you can always make [84:43] Resources Mentioned Neuro Trader Program Learn more how to trade for the hedge fund DesireToTRADE Top Resources Desire To TRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist (free checklist!) One-Page Trading Plan (free template!) DesireToTRADE Academy (exclusive training program) How To Find Chris Capre? Website: 2ndSkiesForex.com Twitter: @2ndSkiesForex What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

How Traders TRADE to STAY Successful (Over the Long-Run) In episode 171 of the Desire To Trade Podcast and live Q&A, I sit down once again with Mandi Pour Rafsendjani to discuss how traders trade to stay successful over the long run! Trading with your emotions can be difficult at first, but by applying the tips in this video, you'll make the process much easier. You'll find out the techniques used by very successful traders on how to deal with trading emotions. Watch the video interview here! Topics Covered In This Episode What's happening in Mandi Pour Rafsendjani's life right now and her conference discussing trading mindset and psychology [1:26] Why some traders trade and cannot continue long-term [8:27] What things traders need to do in order to succeed [12:48] What it's like getting a trading coach [15:16] What Mandi's 4-part framework in trading is to help you succeed (mindset, structure, implementation, feedback) [18:55] Not seeing the gaps in trading plans that you've created [27:47] How to start when you don't know at all [30:49] Why having a trading mindset is important [32:51] Learning a trading system and training your mind to see; surrounding yourself with the right people [36:10] Facing your demons and figuring out what is not working in your methodology [40:29] Changing your perspectives on what is a big account [46:17] Learning from the right people [48:15] Enjoying trading even if it's difficult [53:26] How To Find Mandi Pour Rafsendjani? Website Facebook LinkedIn Twitter DesireToTRADE Top Resources Desire To TRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist (free checklist!) One-Page Trading Plan (free template!) DesireToTRADE Academy (exclusive training program) What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

Full-Time Day Trader Secrets and Tricks In episode 170 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, I bring another past guest of the podcast who has impacted me that made a big difference in my trading, and this time I have a chat once again with full-time trader Andrew Aziz. Andrew is a day trader based in Vancouver, Canada. He's been trading full-time since a couple of years now. He knows what it takes to perform at your best and to keep improving yourself on a daily basis. Watch the video here. Topics Covered In This Episode Who Andrew Aziz is and his background [1:30] What people should do if they want to become profitable traders [3:24] Why waking up early to trade is not that bad [4:54] How Andrew found his purpose in trading [6:04] What the next steps Andrew did were after having the feeling of having to make it work [7:58] Having coaches/mentors to become a good trader [9:34] Getting support from family and friends [11:25] How Andrew tried swing trading and found out it wasn't for him [13:47] Selecting the criteria for day trading [14:52] Andrew's structure for trading, when he starts and stops trading during the day [15:38] Andrew's maximum loss percentage that he stops trading during the day [17:59] The tools for profit targets and stop-loss Andrew uses [19:49] What traders should know and apply in their trading [21:31] How Andrew manages his money [23:54] What it takes from being a break-even trader to profitable trader [24:55] What Andrew does when he's trading [27:05] Going back and looking at your stats in trading [28:21] The markets Andrew trades in and the reason for it [32:03] Resources Mentioned BOOK: How to Day Trade for a Living by Andrew Aziz BOOK: Advanced Day Trading Techniques by Andrew Aziz Use the promo code "D2TBBTLT18" to save 10% off Andrew's trading room lifetime membership! DesireToTRADE Top Resources Desire To TRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist (free checklist!) One-Page Trading Plan (free template!) DesireToTRADE Academy (exclusive training program) How To Find Andrew Aziz? Bear Bull Traders Email What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

How To: Exponentially GROW Your Trading Business! (More Freedom) In this episode 169 of the Desire to Trade Podcast, we are having a live Q&A and I am having the chance to sit down again with full-time professional trader Michael Toma. Michael has inspired me and helped me a lot in the past in trading. He had been in the podcast a few weeks ago and many times before, and every time I speak with him I learn something new which I want to share with you. After these previous episodes with Michael, it was time to answer your questions so we went on YouTube Live asking for your questions, what you want to learn more precisely about risk management. We'll answer those in this interview today. We discuss how to grow your trading business and answer your questions! Watch the video here. Topics Covered In This Episode What Michael Toma does, who he is and a bit of background [1:48] How he was trading for other people and how it turned out for him [2:55] How to scale and build your trading account; the curve that a trader has to go through [5:06] How important data is and what that means [7:45] Market profile levels and what percent of the time they're respected [9:19] How Michael Toma divides his time between trading, reviews his performance and analyzes data [13:13] Strategy ratio of reward to risk of 2:1, and 85 to 90 percent win rate [16:34] What the processes Michael Toma took to start his trading business were [19:44] Having a graduation plan, and building or scaling up your trading [21:51] The maximum that you should get before you add more capital to your account [24:18] What you should show investors when you want to trade for them [26:58] How Michael manages trading and traveling at the same time; and the challenges that come along with it [30:58] The technology that Michael Toma is going to invest in and his development plan [33:33] Being able to trade on your smartphone [37:01] Scalping and the 5-Minute Trading Chart [38:37] Focusing on the math and sticking with historical percentages [41:47] How Michael trades with volatility [43:48] Resources Mentioned The Risk of Trading: Mastering the Most Important Element in Financial Speculation (Wiley Trading Book 536) By Michael Toma Desire To Trade Academy with Michael Toma DesireToTRADE Top Resources Desire To TRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist (free checklist!) One-Page Trading Plan (free template!) DesireToTRADE Academy (exclusive training program) How To Find Michael Toma? Collective2.com Globexnation What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!