
Confessions Of A Market Maker
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.
Latest episodes

Jul 7, 2023 • 1h 6min
Episode #111- Kim Sokoloff on 20 years of Wall St. experience, Technical Analysis & Intraday Trading
Possessing more than twenty years of Wall Street experience. Over those 20 years she primarily focused on equity trading and technical research for institutional and high net worth clients. Highly praised for risk management, intraday trading, and advising institutional clients as a sell-side technician. Confession of a Market Maker present Kim Sokoloff---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Kim on Twitter: https://twitter.com/KMS7511JJ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/vwaptrader1 Ray on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllxDayxRayx---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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/

Jun 20, 2023 • 22min
Episode #110: Market Update 6/20/2023
JJ & Ray talk about the current market and recent headlines in and around finance. Topics include: potential market differences in the summer, dealing with wide intraday ranges, Chatgpt portfolio and the AI sector, SEC suing Binance---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------JJ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/vwaptrader1 Ray on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllxDayxRayx---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 microefutures.com

Jun 14, 2023 • 33min
Episode #109: Brian Schardt of ChatGPT Portfolio- Exploring the Potential of AI Trading
In this podcast episode, Brian Schardt, who created Autopilot, a startup that allows users to copy trade top investors, and Chat GPT Portfolio, a groundbreaking AI technology that they use to trade and provide analysis on stocks. Brian explains how Chat GPT uses technical and financial analysis to forecast stocks and how they plan to launch other pilots on their platform. They discuss the potential of Chat GPT outperforming some of the best investors and ethical considerations related to using AI technology for trading. Brian also shares his personal trading strategies and a low market cap stock he is invested in.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The GPT Portfolio on Twitter: https://twitter.com/chatgpttraderBrian Schardt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianschardtJJ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/vwaptrader1Ray on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllxDayxRayx---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 microefutures.com

May 23, 2023 • 1h 3min
Episode #108: Dr. Phil Pearlman on Going Against the Grain of Society
In episode 108 of the Confessions of a Market Maker podcast, co-hosts JJ & Ray are joined by Dr. Phil Pearlman, an expert in personal health and wellness. The conversation revolves around the importance of personal health and wellness for traders and how it can impact their performance. They discuss the impact of mindfulness and non-attachment on trading and personal life. Dr. Pearlman emphasizes the importance of balancing short-term success with long-term health and well-being and going against the grain of society to achieve personal health and wellness. They also discuss the negative impact of junk food conglomerates on society and the insidious nature of alcohol.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Dr. Phil Pearlman's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ppearlmanDr. Phil Pearlman's Substack: https://primecuts.substack.com/Pearl Institute: https://www.pearlinst.com/JJ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/vwaptrader1Ray on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllxDayxRayx---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 microefutures.com

May 19, 2023 • 1h 4min
Episode #107: Jonah Lupton on Research, Portfolio Building, and Risk Management
In this podcast episode, Jonah, JJ & Ray engage in a conversation about Jonah Lupton's background in traditional finance and entrepreneurship, his approach to investing and trading, and some sports banter. Jonah shares his experience of how he got into trading during the pandemic and how he started day trading his portfolio and joined the FinTwit community on Twitter. He discusses his trading strategy, which involves using technical analysis to identify potential trades. Jonah also talks about his investment strategy, which includes deep dives into small and mid-cap companies, as well as larger companies with market caps between 10 and 50 billion. The speakers also touch on the importance of taking care of one's health and the challenges of staying disciplined in both trading and fitness.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Jonah on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JonahLuptonJJ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/vwaptrader1Ray on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllxDayxRayx---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 microefutures.com

Apr 19, 2023 • 1h 10min
Episode #106: Chris Cady & Steven Hawkins talk Market Profile, Its Beginnings and Its Evolution
Chris Cady: A trader and quantitative developer on the Intercontinental Exchange, as well as a Quantitative Trading Researcher at web services group Powerweave. Getting his start trading markets in 1980, He’s been a member of both New York and Chicago exchanges for over 30 years, and has had a front row seat throughout the market’s transition from floor to electronic trading Steven Hawkins: Director at Profile Trading. He’s an active researcher and refined the methodology into a powerful trading framework and system. He has been involved in the markets throughout his professional career and acted as an institutional broker to some of the worlds largest investment banks and trading houses in the world. He’s collaborated with other professionals to write several trading books with his most recent book, Steidlmayer on Markets: Trading with Market Profile™, 2nd edition is universally considered to be the classic guide to the revolutionary technical trading methodology called Market Profile™---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Chris on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Chris_C_Cady Steven's Profile Trading Website: https://www.profiletrading.com/about/ JJ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/vwaptrader1 Ray on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllxDayxRayx--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 microefutures.com

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Apr 5, 2023 • 1h 20min
Episode #105: Linda Raschke- Market Wizard Talks Trading Strategies, Indicators & Managing Money
Making her 2nd appearance on the pod, she began her professional trading career in 1981 making markets in options as a member of two exchanges. She has been the principle trader for several hedge funds. Her early successes were recognized by Jack Schwager in his renowned Market Wizards series. Confessions of a Market Maker Presents Linda Raschke---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Linda's Personal Website: https://lindaraschke.net/ Linda on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LindaRaschke JJ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/vwaptrader1 Ray on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllxDayxRayx--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 microefutures.com

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Mar 31, 2023 • 46min
Episode #104: Lia Holmgren on Trading Psychology/Emotion & Transitioning into Trading
Investor, Trader, Coach for financial independence and published author. Graduate of Columbia university. Shes been featured on: NBC, Huffington post, businessinsider. NY post & many others. Confessions of a Market Maker present Lia Holmgren---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Lia on twitter: https://twitter.com/LiathetraderJJ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/vwaptrader1Ray on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllxDayxRayx--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 microefutures.com

Mar 9, 2023 • 56min
Episode #103: Tom Sosnoff on Floor Trading, Being a Risk Taker & Options Methodology
Trailblazer in the online brokerage industry, driving innovation and financial education for investors of all levels. A former floor trader, he built a breakthrough options-trading platform, thinkorswim, which later sold to TD-Ameritrade for $750 million. He offers up his expertise in the options markets as co-host of tastylive. Confessions of a Market Maker presents Tom Sosnoff---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Tastylive on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tastyliveshowJJ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/vwaptrader1 Ray on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllxDayxRayx--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 microefutures.com

Mar 2, 2023 • 38min
Episode #102: Gav Blaxberg of WOLF Financial on Working for Goldman & Hosting the Biggest Spaces
COO & Head of Strategic Partnerships for WOLF Financial. He has work experience at Goldman Sachs and Versa Capital Management. A Drexel graduate and the man hosting over 40 hours of twitter spaces per week. Confessions of a Market Maker presents Gav blaxburg---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WOLF Financial on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WOLF_Financial Gav on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GavBlaxberg JJ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/vwaptrader1 Ray on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllxDayxRayx--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 microefutures.com