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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.
This is the #1 trading podcast dedicated to helping you get profitable and scale up your trading!
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Feb 19, 2024 • 33min
442: Ex-Pit Trader’s Profitable Trading Secrets - Brad Schaeffer
Ex-Pit Trader’s Profitable Trading Secrets In episode 442 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to the recording of an interview with ex-pit trader and author Brad Schaeffer as he talks about profitable trading secrets. Get valuable tips and know what to avoid as a trader - straight from the legend, himself! The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:39 How did you start trading? 03:46 How did you know this is a good career for you? 05:06 Brad's memorable trade 07:53 Trading for a living 10:28 Moving from trading on the pit to trading on your own 12:06 Brad's trading style 15:27 Common things in trading that you don’t agree with 17:30 Do you focus more on reversals? 18:23 Finding your niche 19:26 What made you like trading energy? 21:32 What kind of timeframe do you focus on? 22:21 Common mistakes that people fall into 24:13 Mistakes traders make that prevent them from getting to a good level 26:32 Do you think anyone can be a trader? 28:22 How to filter the noise of the market 30:35 Information on Brad's books (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! Where to find Brad Schaeffer Brad's Book: Life In the Pits Resources mentioned: Day Trading Quickstart Guide Forex Trading Quickstart Guide 12 Power eBook What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

Feb 12, 2024 • 50min
441: Trading Psychology Expert Reveals The Truth - Mandi Pour Rafsendjani
Trading Psychology Expert Reveals The Truth In episode 441 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to the recording of an interview with trading psychology expert, Mandi Pour Rafsendjani, as she reveals the truth! Does your current mindset sabotage your trading results? Learn the winning mindset of successful traders today! The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:52 What’s new with Mandi? 03:28 How do new traders handle the pressures that they have with prop firms? 06:48 Effects of prop firms' time limit on traders 09:45 The dynamics of taking losses in and outside of prop firms 12:46 Traders spending money on the market instead of getting proper coaching 16:54 Understanding the importance of backtesting 21:37 Not backtesting because the strategy "won't work out" 24:43 Switching from a tried and tested strategy to a new strategy 28:36 Traders expecting wins then giving up after some losses 30:37 Accepting or getting used to losses 34:19 How to maintain good money management on a losing month 38:17 Teaching yourself self-reliance on a smaller scale 43:10 The truth about "If you can do this on $1000, then you can do it on $500,000" 45:27 Training yourself to be more comfortable trading bigger amounts 47:39 Talking to traders trading big accounts can make a big difference 48:24 Where to find Mandi Pour Rafsendjani (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 What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! Where to find Mandi Pour Rafsendjani tradingpsychology.com.au highperformancetrading.com.au Twitter: @MPX_trader Resources mentioned: Day Trading Quickstart Guide Forex Trading Quickstart Guide 12 Power eBook What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

Feb 5, 2024 • 41min
440: Secrets From 30 Years Trading For A Living - Troy Noonan
Troy Noonan, a trading system developer with 30 years of experience, shares secrets on treating trading like a business. Topics include starting trading, moving to higher time frames for freedom, basing trades on data, finding enough trades, and viewing trading as a hobby. He also discusses profit expectations, review processes for swing and day trading, and where to find more from him.

Jan 29, 2024 • 32min
439: Secrets To Get Funded 6-7 Figures in 2024 - Michael Toma
Secrets To Get Funded 6-7 Figures in 2024 In episode 439 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to the recording of an interview with Michael Toma and he shares secrets to get funded 6-7 figures in 2024. Listen to experienced traders discuss things you need to know about prop firms this year. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:54 Where are you with prop firms these days? 02:21 Knowing when you’re ready to scale up 03:46 How to figure out if you’re good enough to pass the challenge 04:55 Key pillars in risk management 06:31 Thoughts on the moving average strategy 07:41 Going above and going below is a bit unreliable 08:30 What about drawdowns? 09:47 Difference between options for drawdowns in prop firms 10:55 How do you fix it when you fail a prop firm challenge? 13:14 Common mistakes people make 14:34 Picking the right timing 16:52 Michael's opinion on backtesting 18:55 The future of prop firms 21:13 Difference between private capital and prop firms 22:47 Risk-reward - 1:1 vs 5:1 24:23 Higher win rate builds confidence 25:44 How to become Michael's student (link below) 27:05 Expert advisors (EA) trading 29:34 What is the best place to convert my strategies into algos? 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! Where to find Michael Toma DesireToTrade.com Desire To Trade Ultimate Prop Firm Trading Program What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

Jan 22, 2024 • 49min
438: Story of a Professional Trader Since 1971 - Stan Ehrlich
Stan Ehrlich, a professional trader since 1971, shares his trading journey and experiences. Topics include his early days as a runner on the exchange floor, the impact of electronic trading, cyclical analysis, using RSI as an accelerator, analyzing currency pairs, and his trading strategy and market analysis.

Jan 15, 2024 • 39min
437: Day Trading High-Accuracy Fundamentals For A Living - Kathy Lien
Kathy Lien, fundamental trading expert, discusses day trading high-accuracy fundamentals for a living, including analyzing the effectiveness of a trend-based trading strategy. She also explores the benefits of trading during the Asian session and the scandal in the prop firm industry. Kathy explains the significance of economic data and political themes in determining the market impact, and emphasizes the importance of fundamentals in trading.

Jan 8, 2024 • 21min
436: The Legend Trading Using Astrology & Making Profitable Predictions - Norm Winski
Norm Winski, a trading legend, discusses the use of astrology and making profitable predictions. Topics include the importance of New Moon in currency trading, the impact of astrology on timing techniques, trading at a young age, astrology's connection to the stock market, and trading strategies utilizing support and resistance levels.

Jan 1, 2024 • 27min
435: Full-Time Trader's Best Tips for 2024
Full-Time Trader's Best Tips for 2024 In episode 435 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to the recording of an interview with Etienne and Alejandro discussing the best tips for 2024. 😎 Learn how to crush it next year! The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 01:26 - What can traders do in 2024 to get them on the right track? 02:49 - 1 or 2 things they can start doing 04:52 - What is a development plan? 07:04 - Do algo traders need a development plan? 09:59 - About Cryptocurrency 13:02 - Alex’s personal trading resolutions 16:35 - Etienne’s personal trading resolutions 17:54 - Upcoming changes in 2024 for Desire To Trade members 22:16 - Algo-related changes 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! Learn More About The Desire To Trade Team www.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!

Dec 25, 2023 • 32min
434: What We Learned Trading Full-Time in 2023
What We Learned Trading Full-Time in 2023 In episode 434 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to the recording of an interview with Michael Toma and Alejandro Perez discussing what they learned trading full-time in 2023. You wouldn't want to miss The Desire To Trade team sharing valuable insights to help you get better trading results in 2024. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 01:04 - Introducing Michael and Alex 02:32 - 2023 highlights 05:44 - Moving away from charts 07:37 - How do you keep trading while on a cruise? 08:53 - Algo vs. manual trading 12:34 - Future of prop firms 14:18 - What is the big factor in passing or failing a prop firm challenge? 15:44 - Will more people see trading as a game in the future? 21:20 - Algos working with prop firms 25:59 - How do you give yourself the best chance of being a profitable trader? 29:24 - Is watching and following on YouTube enough? 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 The Desire To Trade Team? www.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!

Dec 18, 2023 • 29min
433: The No-Cost Forex Funded Account Program - AxiSelect
The No-Cost Forex Funded Account Program - AxiSelect In episode 433 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to the recording of an interview with Greg Rubin from AxiSelect and he talks about their no-cost forex funded account program. Find out why being with a community of growing traders makes a lot of difference. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:46 Who is Greg Rubin? 01:26 Motivations for Working on this Platform 02:53 What is AxiSelect? 06:08 Key Criteria for Giving Scores to Traders 07:14 Limitations (Unrestricted Trading Conditions) 09:12 Funding Opportunities Based on Brokers 10:11 Tips on How to Get Funded on AxiSelect 12:38 Cooldown Period 13:39 How Quick Does One Scale Up on AxiSelect? 17:06 How to Get a Rise in Edge Score 18:43 Resources Traders Get to Become Better 21:04 What’s in it for the Broker? AxiSelect’s Goal 24:43 What Platforms are Available for AxiSelect 24:57 Why AxiSelect? 27:12 Where to Sign Up for AxiSelect? (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 Sign Up for AxiSelect? www.axi.com What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!