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Mastering the Art of Disciplined Trading in Nasdaq Futures

Blog, Finance, Futures, Trading / Brian Hammond

In the fast-paced world of futures trading, few instruments offer the excitement, volatility, and opportunity of Nasdaq futures—specifically, the E-mini Nasdaq-100 (NQ) and Micro Nasdaq-100 (MNQ) contracts. However, with high reward potential comes significant risk. That’s why discipline is not just a helpful trait in Nasdaq futures trading—it’s an absolute necessity. Why Discipline Matters in […]

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One more time with APEX

APEX Trader Funding, Blog, Futures, Journal, Technical Analysis, Trading / Brian Hammond

I’ll start with the usual – Just blew another couple of accounts after great starts. I swore I would take a break, but then APEX went ahead and offered yet another 80% discount with $85 PA fee. I like TPP much better because their total cost to pro is only $100+- for a 50k pro

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A time for caution

APEX Trader Funding, Blog, Blown Futures, Futures / Brian Hammond

This is when I usually blow it. I’m in a really good place after five trading days with my Apex PA account. I just have to tread water for the next three days. In the past, I’ve felt invincible at this point and blow it. Not that I shouldn’t take a good trade when it

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Blew another PA today

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I was even up $500 at one point. Greed can be bad! But, I don’t want to stop trading because I am afraid to lose! I think winners keep trading when they see opportunity. My problem generally revolves around being unwilling to accept reality that a trade just won’t turn around. I need a rule

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Big Picture Strategy

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I kind of went on tilt yesterday. I blew two PAs, but kept one alive with a loss of $1200. I find I tend to do this when things just don’t go as they should. For example, when there’s a solid support level and the price blows through it. I know, it was probably a

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I need to scale down my position size

APEX Trader Funding, Journal, Trading / Brian Hammond

APEX Investing had a quick New Year’s sale that I took advantage of. But this time, instead of buying five or ten trials, I decided to buy one at at time. So, instead of rising 5 x $17 by grouping accounts, I decided I’d by one account and YOLO it. That is, risk the max

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I am my biggest enemy!

APEX Trader Funding, Blog, Blown Futures, Futures, Trading / Brian Hammond

I’m sure I’m not very unique. I look at a chart and think I can bend the market to my will. I stay in losing trades because I just know it’s about to turn around. My ego gets bigger with every winning trade – despite the fact that I was merely lucky. I can go

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Price Action Setup Example

APEX Trader Funding, Blog, Futures, Signals, Technical Analysis, Trading / Brian Hammond

I came across this price action pattern today that I’ve seen before. I thought it may be worth documenting for the future. I have noticed that there are times when a strong bullish trend is presented when there is a smaller slow down candle. Then, shortly thereafter, a relatively stronger bullish candle. There have been

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Exploring Futures Prop Firm Trading with Apex Trader Funding

APEX Trader Funding, Futures / Brian Hammond

In the fast-paced world of trading, futures prop firms have emerged as a popular avenue for traders seeking to leverage their skills without risking personal capital. Among the myriad of prop firms available, Apex Trader Funding stands out as a robust platform designed to cater to both novice and seasoned traders. In this post, we’ll

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Effects of Consumer Price Index (CPI) on Futures Trading

Blog, Futures, Technical Analysis, Trading / Brian Hammond

Introduction The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a crucial economic indicator that measures the average change over time in the prices paid by urban consumers for a market basket of consumer goods and services. This index is not only a marker of inflation but also a tool heavily monitored by investors, especially those involved in

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