

Confessions Of A Market Maker
@MarketMakerSins
Confessions Of A Market Maker brings 20 years of Wall Street educational trading experience, coupled with entertaining stories; both in and away from the markets.
The podcast is Co-Hosted by former 20 year Market Maker, JJ (@vwaptrader1) & Poker Professional/trader, Ray (@AllxDayxRayx), who are occasionally joined by guests of high esteem in the industry.
Confessions Of A Market Maker has quickly become one of the highest viewed and popular podcasts in the finance/trading space.
The podcast is Co-Hosted by former 20 year Market Maker, JJ (@vwaptrader1) & Poker Professional/trader, Ray (@AllxDayxRayx), who are occasionally joined by guests of high esteem in the industry.
Confessions Of A Market Maker has quickly become one of the highest viewed and popular podcasts in the finance/trading space.
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Jul 18, 2024 • 1h 21min
Episode #125: Anne-Marie Baiynd on Recovering from Big Losses, Neuroscience & Trading Methodology
Anne-Marie Baiynd, a seasoned trader with 20 years of experience and CEO of TheTradingBook.com, shares her journey from aspiring doctor to trading expert. She discusses the importance of resilience and risk management in both trading and life. The conversation dives into achieving a winning mindset through simplified strategies and the significance of mental well-being. Anne-Marie also highlights her cultural journey from Trinidad Tobago and finds humor in exploring childhood cartoons, ultimately emphasizing joy amidst challenges.

Jun 27, 2024 • 1h 12min
Episode #124: Dave Mabe CTO Officer at Trade Ideas on Backtesting, creating a process & AI trading
Chief technology officer at Trade Ideas & consistent profitable systematic independent trader for 17 years, Dave Mabe, discusses transitioning from manual to automated trading, the significance of backtesting, and the impact of unavailable borrows on trading performance. The episode explores the development of Holly AI, trading psychology, and offers a free trial for the micro futures trading room.

Jun 13, 2024 • 1h 4min
Episode #123: Peter Reznicek on Options Trading, Market Internals & Profile
Trading full-time since 1999. He’s been a principal and head trader for RBC capital and Translucent Capital Management. Now he’s a retail trader trading weekly options on a strict technical basis. Founder of Shadowtrader.net. Confessions of a Market Maker presents Peter Reznicek.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------https://www.shadowtrader.net/Peter on Twitter: https://x.com/PeterReznicekJJ on Twitter: https://x.com/vwaptrader1Ray on Twitter: https://x.com/AllxDayxRayx------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Microefutures.com trading room is now offering a 7 days free trial with no obligations. Offering not only ES where JJ teaches and trades, but other futures instruments, stocks, crypto, DFS and sports betting. A 7 day free trial with no obligation or commitment. Come join us at mircoefutures.com

Jan 19, 2024 • 32min
Episode #122: BTC Analysis
Piggybacking off of the newly launched equity breakdown series, JJ & Ray give a rundown of BTC on the chart, its origins and another notable tidbits. Fresh off of 11 spot ETF approvals, Billions of dollars have flowed into these Bitcoin spot ETFs---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Any listener of this podcast that has the skills to pass an evaluation can become a prop trader fully funded by either APEX Trader or Topstep Funding. Our own microefutures trading community has many members who are now fully funded; no need to trade with your own money; keep 90% of your profits. To learn more, visit our website at https://microefutures.com/---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------JJ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/vwaptrader1 Ray on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllxDayxRayx

Jan 11, 2024 • 53min
Episode #121: Hunter Horsley of Bitwise on New BTC ETF Approval
Former product manager at Facebook and Instagram. A graduate of Wharton and was a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree. Chief Executive Officer of Bitwise Asset Management and co-founder of the 5-year-old firm. Bitwise is one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing crypto-specialist asset managers. The firm is known for launching the world’s first and largest crypto index fund and pioneering over a dozen investment products, crossing $1B in AUM( Assests under management) in 2021. Now home to the Bitwise Bitcoin ETF, symbol BITB. Confessions of a Market Maker Present Hunter Horsley---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Any listener of this podcast that has the skills to pass an evaluation can become a prop trader fully funded by either APEX Trader or Topstep Funding. Our own microefutures trading community has many members who are now fully funded; no need to trade with your own money; keep 90% of your profits. To learn more, visit our website at https://microefutures.com/---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hunter on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HHorsley JJ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/vwaptrader1 Ray on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllxDayxRayx Bitwise website: https://bitwiseinvestments.com/

Dec 21, 2023 • 18min
Episode #120: CCCC Stock Breakdown
JJ breaks down the company C4 Therapeutics (CCCC) fresh off its new deal with Merck. Drawing from his previous experience running deals, JJ informs the listeners on what to look out for if you plan to play this ticker or one similar. Looking past the catchy headlines, you'll learn to let the chart tell you the real story.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Any listener of this podcast that has the skills to pass an evaluation can become a prop trader fully funded by either APEX Trader or Topstep Funding. Our own microefutures trading community has many members who are now fully funded; no need to trade with your own money; keep 90% of your profits. To learn more, visit our website at https://microefutures.com/---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------JJ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/vwaptrader1 Ray on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllxDayxRayx

Dec 15, 2023 • 24min
Episode #119: HCDI Stock Breakdown
A new series on Confessions of a Market Maker. JJ breaks down the company Harbor Custom Development (HCDI). Drawing from his previous experience running deals, JJ informs the listeners on what to look out for if you plan to play lower priced/ lower float stocks. Looking past the catchy headlines, you'll learn to let the chart tell you the real story.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Any listener of this podcast that has the skills to pass an evaluation can become a prop trader fully funded by either APEX Trader or Topstep Funding. Our own microefutures trading community has many members who are now fully funded; no need to trade with your own money; keep 90% of your profits. To learn more, visit our website at https://microefutures.com/---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------JJ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/vwaptrader1 Ray on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllxDayxRayx

Nov 21, 2023 • 1h 1min
Episode #118: Tony Battista of Tastylive on Market Making, Options Trading & Transition From the Floor
Started his career in options and futures trading in 1983, as an independent Market Maker at the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE), as well as a local independent trader at the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). He served on the CBOE arbitration committee for over 10 years, ruling on disputes between traders and trading firms. Presently, he is the Co-Host tastylive with Tom Sosnoff on the tastylive network, the #1 ranked financial program on the internet. Confessions of a Market Maker presents Tony Battista---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Any listener of this podcast that has the skills to pass an evaluation can become a prop trader fully funded by either APEX Trader or Topstep Funding. Our own microefutures trading community has many members who are now fully funded; no need to trade with your own money; keep 90% of your profits. To learn more, visit our website at https://microefutures.com/---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Tony on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tony_BATtista Tastylive: https://www.tastylive.com/ JJ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/vwaptrader1 Ray on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllxDayxRayx

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Oct 24, 2023 • 1h 26min
Episode #117: Anna Coulling on Volume Price Analysis, Macro Picture & Trading Psychology
Anna Coulling, a seasoned trader and investor with almost 17 years of experience, discusses volume price analysis, trading psychology, and the macro picture. They explore topics like dispassionate trading, the influence of Gestalt theory on decision-making, and the concentration of wealth in the hands of powerful institutions. They also delve into using volume to analyze trading and express appreciation for Anna's success as an outsider in the market.

Sep 30, 2023 • 27min
Episode #116: Market Update Week of 9/28
Market update episode. JJ & Ray talk: current market, struggles and success's participants are experiencing, month end & quarter end trading---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Any listener of this podcast that has the skills to pass an evaluation can become a prop trader fully funded by either APEX Trader or Topstep Funding. Our own microefutures trading community has many members who are now fully funded; no need to trade with your own money; keep 90% of your profits. To learn more, visit our website at https://microefutures.com/