Trading Futures
After reviewing my losses over the last couple of weeks, I’ve realized my worst days are bear days. That is, I suck at trading when the market drops! I guess I’m an optimist at heart – but that is not good when trading! So… I’ve decided to create an account that ONLY trades in the […]
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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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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Once again, I got greedy and blew my last performance account (PA). I took a few days off and decided to try again since APEX was still offering one day eval passes. Also, it would be a shame to have paid my dues to this point and then just quit just as I’m at the
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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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In the high-stakes arena of futures trading, success is not just measured by the wins, but significantly, by how losses are managed and accepted. The difference between perennial winners and those who struggle lies in their mentality towards losses. This article explores the vital concept that, paradoxically, the best losers are the ones who often
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In the fast-paced world of futures trading, where fortunes can be made or lost in the blink of an eye, it might seem counterintuitive to talk about patience as a virtue. After all, the markets wait for no one. However, the seasoned traders know that patience is not just a virtue; it’s an essential strategy
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Got a late start this morning, so I decided to take a breath and watch a trading video or two. I recently came across the Peachy Investor channel and I have to say this lady gets it! I know, I know, there’s a lot of “experts” on YouTube. But, what I like about her is
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First, I’ll catch up. Yesterday, I blew an existing PA account AND a new one. I typically trade two contracts and then play around with what I call a “quickie” ATM strategy. Basically, a quick scalp for one lot with a $50 target. I use it when I see a quick dip in a strong
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I do most of my trading with Apex Trader Funding. I’ve been a member of Apex Investing for a few years and, when they opened their own prop firm, I decided to give them a try. Overall, I find them to be an excellent prop firm and would not hesitate to recommend them to others.
