
The Day Trading Show
Welcome to The Day Trading Show, hosted by entrepreneur, and co-owner of ASFX, Austin Silver. In this podcast you'll find trading content specifically designed to help you make better trading decisions going forward. Most of these episodes have videos that go with them - linked in the individual show notes. Please subscribe and leave a review. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.
Latest episodes

Apr 19, 2025 • 1h 1min
Tom Basso Explains How To Make Millions Trading Volatile Markets
Welcome to The Day Trading Show. This podcast is hosted by Austin Silver and powered by ASFX. We bring you conversations with the best traders of our generation. No rented Lambos or fake Rolexs will be found here. Grab your indulgence and enjoy a discussion focused on making money in markets, trading psychology, and becoming the best trader you can be! This is the best podcast in the world for day traders so make sure you're subscribed!In this powerful episode, trading legend Tom Basso, a.k.a. Mr. Serenity, sits down with Austin to break down how traders can thrive during extreme volatility, how to manage risk smartly, and why behavioral economics matters more than you think.Whether you’re a new trader or an experienced pro, this episode is loaded with insights you won’t want to miss. Tom shares practical strategies for navigating volatile markets, automating trading systems, and building a long-term investing mindset—all with a calm, rational approach.🧠 Key Topics Covered:- Emotional mastery during market chaos- Capitalizing on behavioral shifts in global trade- Building an all-weather portfolio- Transitioning from day trading to investing- Why automation is the future of tradingConnect with Tom: https://enjoytheride.world/----------------------------------------------------Sponsor: Top One FuturesCode: ASFX for 50% Off Link: https://www.asfx.biz/tof ----------------------------------------------------Sponsor: EdgefulGet A 7 Day Free Trial: https://edgeful.com/?via=asfx ----------------------------------------------------🚀 Level Up Your Trading with ASFX—🎓 Free Futures Course🔥 Start learning the basics with Futures 101🔗 https://asfxtv.uscreen.io/categories/Futures101—📊 Custom VWAP Indicator⚡️Get the exact tool I use to find high-probability setups!🔗 https://www.luxalgo.com/asfx—🎥 Join My Live Trading Streams💬 Watch me trade LIVE every morning – breakdowns, setups, and strategy!💥 Use code ASFX for 50% OFF your first month🔗 https://asfxtv.uscreen.io/catalog—🏆 Prop Firm Discounts – Save Up to 50% with code ASFX🔗 Top One Futures → https://www.asfx.biz/tof —🧠 Master Your Stats with TradeZella💰 Use code ASFX for 20% off🔗 https://tradezella.com?fpr=asfx —🧱 Save on Bookmap🔍 See the order flow like never before🔗 https://bookmap.com/members/aff/go/thesilverinvestm?i=144----⏱️ Timestamps00:02:00 – The overlooked advantages of small traders00:06:45 – What really happened during this week’s insane volatility00:13:50 – Behavioral economics and the truth behind tariffs00:19:25 – How to think about risk: positive vs. negative00:26:00 – Journaling your emotional states during trading00:34:15 – Why Tom still avoids day trading despite market swings00:42:10 – Building long-term wealth as a day trader00:48:40 – Tom’s take on modern prop trading environments01:00:30 – Capital gains tax, economic growth, and American innovation01:10:15 – Tom’s all-weather strategy and trading automation secrets

Apr 12, 2025 • 1h 4min
Brian Shannon Reveals The Most Critical Error Traders Make - VWAP Deep Dive
In this in-depth conversation, Austin Silver sits down with legendary trader Brian Shannon for their third conversation. The goal for today is to uncover powerful trading lessons, mindset hacks, and next-level strategies with Anchored VWAP. Brian breaks down how to survive and thrive in bearish markets, control risk like a pro, and avoid the most common technical analysis traps. This is a must-watch for day traders, swing traders, and anyone serious about building a career in markets.Connect with Brian - https://x.com/alphatrends Buy Brian's Book - https://a.co/d/gzj5sXN ----------------------------------------------------Sponsor: Top One FuturesCode: ASFX for 50% Off Link: https://www.asfx.biz/tof ----------------------------------------------------Sponsor: EdgefulGet A 7 Day Free Trial: https://edgeful.com/?via=asfx ----------------------------------------------------🚀 Level Up Your Trading with ASFX🎓 Free Futures Course🔥 Start learning the basics with Futures 101🔗 https://asfxtv.uscreen.io/categories/Futures101—📊 Custom VWAP Indicator⚡️Get the exact tool I use to find high-probability setups!🔗 https://www.luxalgo.com/asfx—🎥 Join My Live Trading Streams💬 Watch me trade LIVE every morning – breakdowns, setups, and strategy!💥 Use code ASFX for 50% OFF your first month🔗 https://asfxtv.uscreen.io/catalog—🏆 Prop Firm Discounts – Save Up to 50% with code ASFX🔗 Top One Futures → https://www.asfx.biz/tof — 🧠 Master Your Stats with TradeZella💰 Use code ASFX for 20% off🔗 https://tradezella.com?fpr=asfx —🧱 Save on Bookmap🔍 See the order flow like never before🔗 https://bookmap.com/members/aff/go/thesilverinvestm?i=144----00:00 – Intro & Market Lessons from 30 Years04:25 – Anchored VWAP Explained13:57 – Don’t Mistake a Bounce for a Bottom15:37 – Swing Trading Pitfalls in Bear Markets26:35 – How to Lose Small & Trade With Discipline32:48 – Why You Should Take Breaks When You’re Winning50:30 – Futures VWAP vs. Cash VWAP1:03:05 – Bar Charts vs Candlesticks1:15:00 – Risking Small for Big Payoffs1:22:15 – Daily VWAP in Action with Live Examples

Apr 5, 2025 • 1h 10min
The Newest Prop Firm On The Street... Top One Futures Is Here, Will They Stay?
Use code ASFX to save 50% with Top One Futures - https://www.asfx.biz/tof In this powerful episode, Austin sits down with Clay Hodges, founder of Top One Trader and co-founder of the newly launched Top One Futures, to uncover the story behind the firm's explosive entry into the futures prop space. From Clay's raw backstory of addiction and recovery to their mission of transforming trader support, this episode dives deep into what makes Top One Futures different.🔑 Key Topics Covered:- Clay's inspirational comeback story- How Top One Futures plans to compete with Tradeify and Topstep- Instant funding, Project X platform, and fast payouts- Roadmap to live accounts with real capital- The truth about affiliate programs, trader farming, and industry transparencyConnect with Clay - https://x.com/TopOneFutures----------------------------------------------------Sponsor: Top One FuturesCode: ASFX for 50% Off Link: https://www.asfx.biz/tof ----------------------------------------------------Sponsor: TradezellaUse code ASFX for 20% offhttps://tradezella.com?fpr=asfx ----------------------------------------------------🚀 Level Up Your Trading with ASFX🎓 Free Futures Course🔥 Start learning the basics with Futures 101🔗 https://asfxtv.uscreen.io/categories/Futures101—📊 Custom VWAP Indicator⚡️Get the exact tool I use to find high-probability setups!🔗 https://www.luxalgo.com/asfx—🎥 Join My Live Trading Streams💬 Watch me trade LIVE every morning – breakdowns, setups, and strategy!💥 Use code ASFX for 50% OFF your first month🔗 https://asfxtv.uscreen.io/catalog—🏆 Prop Firm Discounts – Save Up to 50% with code ASFX🔗 Top One Futures → https://www.asfx.biz/tof 🔗 Tradeify → https://tradeify.co/ref/894/ — 🧠 Master Your Stats with TradeZella💸 Use code ASFX10 for 10% off Monthly💰 Use code ASFX20 for 20% off Annual🔗 https://www.tradezella.com/?via=asfx —🧱 Save on Bookmap🔍 See the order flow like never before🔗 https://bookmap.com/members/aff/go/thesilverinvestm?i=144

Mar 29, 2025 • 51min
Stay at Home Mom Makes $11,000 Trading While Raising Kids
In this episode of The Day Trading Show, Austin Silver sits down with special guest Rebecca, a successful Futures trader who has achieved over 10 payouts, with four of those happening in 2025 alone! Rebecca shares her trading journey from Forex to Futures, the lessons she learned along the way, and her approach to risk management and mental discipline. She gives actionable tips into how she held a funded account for 122 days, demonstrating her ability to maintain consistency.Sponsor: Top One FuturesLink: https://www.asfx.biz/tof Code: ASFX Sponsor: TradezellaLink: https://tradezella.com?fpr=asfx Use code ASFX for 20% off🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:📈 Rebecca’s transition from Forex to Futures and why she finds Futures prop trading more profitable.🧩 Rebecca’s proven risk management strategies for cutting losers quickly and scaling down.🏠 How she balances being a stay-at-home mom while achieving trading success.📝 Comparing prop firms like Tradify and The Futures Desk and what makes each unique.🔥 Strategies for handling volatile markets and increasing consistency.Connect with Rebecca: https://x.com/rebeccaatrades -- @rebeccaatrades 🚀 Level Up Your Trading with ASFX—🎓 Free Futures Course🔥 Start learning the basics with Futures 101🔗 https://asfxtv.uscreen.io/categories/Futures101—📊 Custom VWAP Indicator⚡️Get the exact tool I use to find high-probability setups!🔗 https://www.luxalgo.com/asfx—🎥 Join My Live Trading Streams💬 Watch me trade LIVE every morning – breakdowns, setups, and strategy!💥 Use code ASFX for 50% OFF your first month🔗 https://asfxtv.uscreen.io/catalog—🏆 Prop Firm Discounts – Save Up to 50% with code ASFX🔗 Top One Futures → https://www.asfx.biz/tof 🔗 Take Profit Trader → https://www.asfx.biz/tpt — 🧠 Master Your Stats with TradeZella💰 Use code ASFX for 20% off🔗 https://tradezella.com?fpr=asfx —🧱 Save on Bookmap🔍 See the order flow like never before🔗 https://bookmap.com/members/aff/go/thesilverinvestm?i=144

Mar 22, 2025 • 51min
ICT Concepts...The KEY to Profits Or Bullshi*?
In this episode of The Day Trading Show, Austin Silver sits down with ICT trader Christian Williams, who shares his trading journey, from powerlifting to trading success. Christian breaks down ICT concepts like market structure, fair value gaps, and order blocks, and explains how his adaptable approach has helped him achieve consistency.He also discusses:✅ His transition from powerlifting to trading and how mental toughness plays a role.📊 Why instant funding prop firms are a game-changer for traders without large capital.📈 How understanding price action and adapting strategies to market conditions leads to success.💡 Why most traders fail due to emotional trading and the illusion of perfectionism.🛑 The importance of avoiding distractions like fundamental analysis when you're focused on technical trading.This episode is packed with valuable insights for both beginners and experienced traders looking to level up their game. Don’t miss this one!Connect with Christian - @decipherthealgo - https://x.com/decipherthealgo ----------------------------------------------------Sponsor: Top One FuturesLink: https://www.asfx.biz/tof Code: ASFX Sponsor: TradezellaLink: https://tradezella.com?fpr=asfx Use code ASFX for 20% off----------------------------------------------------🚀 Level Up Your Trading with ASFX—🎓 Free Futures Course🔥 Start learning the basics with Futures 101🔗 https://asfxtv.uscreen.io/categories/Futures101—📊 Custom VWAP Indicator⚡️Get the exact tool I use to find high-probability setups!🔗 https://www.luxalgo.com/asfx—🎥 Join My Live Trading Streams💬 Watch me trade LIVE every morning – breakdowns, setups, and strategy!💥 Use code ASFX for 50% OFF your first month🔗 https://asfxtv.uscreen.io/catalog—🏆 Prop Firm Discounts – Save Up to 50% with code ASFX🔗 Top One Futures → https://www.asfx.biz/tof 🔗 Take Profit Trader → https://www.asfx.biz/tpt — 🧠 Master Your Stats with TradeZella💰 Use code ASFX for 20% off🔗 https://tradezella.com?fpr=asfx —🧱 Save on Bookmap🔍 See the order flow like never before🔗 https://bookmap.com/members/aff/go/thesilverinvestm?i=144

Mar 15, 2025 • 1h 6min
From $1.8M Loss to MILLIONS with Bookmap Trading Secrets
From losing $800,000 in back-to-back trading days, to making over $2,000,000 back, Scott Pulcini is here to BLOW YOUR MIND! Scott has been trading for decades and is a Bookmap wizard. We talk a bit about Scott's story before jumping into screen share where he shows us exactly how he trades his strategy.Unfortunately, Scott loses a $5,000 live account with APEX while on the podcast, so seeing that drama unfold makes for an exciting end to the podcast, make sure you stay all the way through!Connect With Scott - https://www.scottpulcinitrader.com/----------------------------------------------------Sponsor: Top One FuturesLink: https://www.asfx.biz/tof Code: ASFX----------------------------------------------------Sponsor: TradezellaLink: https://tradezella.com?fpr=asfxCode ASFX for 20% off----------------------------------------------------🚀 Level Up Your Trading with ASFX—🎓 Free Futures Course🔥 Start learning the basics with Futures 101🔗 https://asfxtv.uscreen.io/categories/Futures101—📊 Custom VWAP Indicator⚡️Get the exact tool I use to find high-probability setups!🔗 https://www.luxalgo.com/asfx—🎥 Join My Live Trading Streams💬 Watch me trade LIVE every morning – breakdowns, setups, and strategy!💥 Use code ASFX for 50% OFF your first month🔗 https://asfxtv.uscreen.io/catalog—🏆 Prop Firm Discounts – Save Up to 50% with code ASFX🔗 Top One Futures → https://www.asfx.biz/tof 🔗 Take Profit Trader → https://www.asfx.biz/tpt — 🧠 Master Your Stats with TradeZella💰 Use code ASFX for 20% off🔗 https://tradezella.com?fpr=asfx —🧱 Save on Bookmap🔍 See the order flow like never before🔗 https://bookmap.com/members/aff/go/thesilverinvestm?i=144

Mar 8, 2025 • 1h 20min
The Longest Running Topstep Account Holder Reveals Trading Secrets!
Austin Silver sits down with Isaac Rivera for their second conversation, this time it's LIVE in person! Isaac shares more details on his risk management strategy so you can better understand his take profit and stop loss placement. He also breaks down the different types of trades he takes, Level 1 and Level 2 trades, which helps give a lot of context to how he grows prop accounts. Of course, Isaac shares great tips on making money in your prop account and putting yourself in a position for payouts. Isaac is here to show us how we can "collect more ticks", so let's jump in! Join Isaac's Discord with code 'ASFX25' - https://whop.com/big-tick-energy----------------------------------------------------Sponsor: Top One FuturesLink: https://www.asfx.biz/tof Code: ASFX----------------------------------------------------Sponsor: TradezellaLink: https://tradezella.com?fpr=asfxCode ASFX for 20% off----------------------------------------------------Sponsor: Edgeful Link: https://edgeful.com/?via=asfx ----------------------------------------------------🚀 Level Up Your Trading with ASFX—🎓 Free Futures Course🔥 Start learning the basics with Futures 101🔗 https://asfxtv.uscreen.io/categories/Futures101—📊 Custom VWAP Indicator⚡️Get the exact tool I use to find high-probability setups!🔗 https://www.luxalgo.com/asfx—🎥 Join My Live Trading Streams💬 Watch me trade LIVE every morning – breakdowns, setups, and strategy!💥 Use code ASFX for 50% OFF your first month🔗 https://asfxtv.uscreen.io/catalog—🏆 Prop Firm Discounts – Save Up to 50% with code ASFX🔗 Top One Futures → https://www.asfx.biz/tof 🔗 Take Profit Trader → https://www.asfx.biz/tpt — 🧠 Master Your Stats with TradeZella💰 Use code ASFX for 20% off🔗 https://tradezella.com?fpr=asfx —🧱 Save on Bookmap🔍 See the order flow like never before🔗 https://bookmap.com/members/aff/go/thesilverinvestm?i=144

Mar 1, 2025 • 53min
How Much Money Do You REALLY Need To Trade Full-Time?
Welcome to The Day Trading Show. This podcast is hosted by Austin Silver and powered by ASFX. We bring you conversations with the best traders of our generation. No rented Lambos or fake Rolexs will be found here. Grab your indulgence and enjoy a discussion focused on making money in markets, trading psychology, and becoming the best trader you can be! This is the best podcast in the world for day traders so make sure you're subscribed! Austin Silver sits down with Evan Dyer to break down how he turned a $100 investment into $10,000 in just 30 trading days! They dive into the mindset, strategy, and risk management behind full-time trading, plus the power of VWAP and journaling to stay consistent. The episode also touches on prop firm payouts, trends for 2025, and how traders can scale up.Connect with Evan: https://x.com/itsevandyer ----------------------------------------------------Sponsor: Top One FuturesLink: https://www.asfx.biz/tof Code: ASFX ----------------------------------------------------Sponsor: Edgeful Link: https://edgeful.com/?via=asfx ----------------------------------------------------Sponsor: TradezellaLink: https://tradezella.com?fpr=asfx Use code ASFX for 20% off----------------------------------------------------🚀 Level Up Your Trading with ASFX—🎓 Free Futures Course🔥 Start learning the basics with Futures 101🔗 https://asfxtv.uscreen.io/categories/Futures101—📊 Custom VWAP Indicator⚡️Get the exact tool I use to find high-probability setups!🔗 https://www.luxalgo.com/asfx—🎥 Join My Live Trading Streams💬 Watch me trade LIVE every morning – breakdowns, setups, and strategy!💥 Use code ASFX for 50% OFF your first month🔗 https://asfxtv.uscreen.io/catalog—🏆 Prop Firm Discounts – Save Up to 50% with code ASFX🔗 Top One Futures → https://www.asfx.biz/tof 🔗 Take Profit Trader → https://www.asfx.biz/tpt — 🧠 Master Your Stats with TradeZella💰 Use code ASFX for 20% off🔗 https://tradezella.com?fpr=asfx —🧱 Save on Bookmap🔍 See the order flow like never before🔗 https://bookmap.com/members/aff/go/thesilverinvestm?i=144

Feb 22, 2025 • 47min
Top Trader Reveals Copy Trading Secrets For Earning BIG
Welcome to The Day Trading Show. This podcast is hosted by Austin Silver and powered by ASFX. We bring you conversations with the best traders of our generation. No rented Lambos or fake Rolexs will be found here. Grab your indulgence and enjoy a discussion focused on making money in markets, trading psychology, and becoming the best trader you can be! This is the best podcast in the world for day traders so make sure you're subscribed! In this episode of The Day Trading Show, I sit down with Ike, a trader who’s mastered the art of copy trading and scaled his prop firm payouts to over $60K in a single quarter. We dive into the hidden decision that separates successful traders from those who struggle—fixing your mindset. Ike shares his transition from Forex to Futures, why keeping trading simple beats overcomplicating strategies, and how managing multiple prop firm accounts can amplify profits.We also talk about the biggest psychological traps traders fall into, the dangers of over-backtesting, and why trading discipline is more important than finding the "perfect" strategy.Whether you're looking to maximize payouts, refine your trading psychology, or level up your approach, this episode is packed with insights you don’t want to miss!Connect with Ike: https://x.com/ForexIke ----------------------------------------------------Sponsor: Top One FuturesLink: https://www.asfx.biz/tof Code: ASFX ----------------------------------------------------Sponsor: Edgeful Link: https://edgeful.com/?via=asfx ----------------------------------------------------Sponsor: TradezellaLink: https://tradezella.com?fpr=asfx Use code ASFX for 20% off----------------------------------------------------🚀 Level Up Your Trading with ASFX—🎓 Free Futures Course🔥 Start learning the basics with Futures 101🔗 https://asfxtv.uscreen.io/categories/Futures101—📊 Custom VWAP Indicator⚡️Get the exact tool I use to find high-probability setups!🔗 https://www.luxalgo.com/asfx—🎥 Join My Live Trading Streams💬 Watch me trade LIVE every morning – breakdowns, setups, and strategy!💥 Use code ASFX for 50% OFF your first month🔗 https://asfxtv.uscreen.io/catalog—🏆 Prop Firm Discounts – Save Up to 50% with code ASFX🔗 Top One Futures → https://www.asfx.biz/tof 🔗 Take Profit Trader → https://www.asfx.biz/tpt — 🧠 Master Your Stats with TradeZella💰 Use code ASFX for 20% off🔗 https://tradezella.com?fpr=asfx —🧱 Save on Bookmap🔍 See the order flow like never before🔗 https://bookmap.com/members/aff/go/thesilverinvestm?i=144

Feb 15, 2025 • 44min
How I Lost $250,000 in ONE Day Trading Blue Chip Stocks! | 166
Welcome to The Day Trading Show. This podcast is hosted by Austin Silver and powered by ASFX. We bring you conversations with the best traders of our generation. No rented Lambos or fake Rolexs will be found here. Grab your indulgence and enjoy a discussion focused on making money in markets, trading psychology, and becoming the best trader you can be!This is the best podcast in the world for day traders so make sure you're subscribed!In this episode of The Day Trading Show, Austin Silver chats with Randy Bains about his wild journey from making big money to losing $250K in a single day thanks to a short seller. Randy keeps it real about the ups and downs of trading, how mentorship changed the game for him, and why psychology is just as important as strategy.We dive into prop firms, taking smart payouts, and the power of surrounding yourself with the right people. If you're a trader looking for raw, real talk and solid advice, this episode is a must-watch!----------------------------------------------------Sponsor: Top One FuturesLink: https://www.asfx.biz/tof Code: ASFX ----------------------------------------------------Sponsor: Edgeful Link: https://edgeful.com/?via=asfx ----------------------------------------------------Sponsor: TradezellaLink: https://tradezella.com?fpr=asfx Use code ASFX for 20% off----------------------------------------------------🚀 Level Up Your Trading with ASFX—🎓 Free Futures Course🔥 Start learning the basics with Futures 101🔗 https://asfxtv.uscreen.io/categories/Futures101—📊 Custom VWAP Indicator⚡️Get the exact tool I use to find high-probability setups!🔗 https://www.luxalgo.com/asfx—🎥 Join My Live Trading Streams💬 Watch me trade LIVE every morning – breakdowns, setups, and strategy!💥 Use code ASFX for 50% OFF your first month🔗 https://asfxtv.uscreen.io/catalog—🏆 Prop Firm Discounts – Save Up to 50% with code ASFX🔗 Top One Futures → https://www.asfx.biz/tof 🔗 Take Profit Trader → https://www.asfx.biz/tpt — 🧠 Master Your Stats with TradeZella💰 Use code ASFX for 20% off🔗 https://tradezella.com?fpr=asfx —🧱 Save on Bookmap🔍 See the order flow like never before🔗 https://bookmap.com/members/aff/go/thesilverinvestm?i=144