Traders and Haters: Futures, Prop Firms & Market Psychology

10 Trading Lessons That Could Change Everything | Traders and Haters Podcast

From blown accounts to breakthrough moments — this episode of Traders and Haters breaks down 10 powerful trading lessons pulled from some of the biggest conversations of the past year. Hosts Max and Antonio “Lama” Lama revisit the best insights, mindset shifts, and trading strategies shared by top guests including Cue Banks, Maryam Rushdi, Rake Trades and more. Topics include: - Risk management mistakes traders keep repeating - Why psychology matters more than entries - The truth about prop firms and funded trading - Overtrading, revenge trading, and emotional discipline - Building consistency in futures, options, and forex - How successful traders actually survive long term Whether you’re a beginner trader trying to stop losing money or an experienced trader looking to sharpen your edge, this episode delivers practical lessons from some of the most recognizable names in trading. Traders and Haters Podcast — real conversations with traders, creators, and personalities from across the finance world.

Cue Banks on Forex, Discipline & Turning Addiction Into Millions

Cue Banks joins the Traders and Haters Podcast to break down how he turned a trading addiction into a multi-million-dollar career. We get into his early losses, the mindset shift that changed everything, how he approaches risk and discipline today, and the real story behind life as a full-time forex and futures trader. In this episode: * How Cue Banks went from blowing accounts to building wealth * The psychology behind trading addiction and how to overcome it * Risk management rules that actually work * Lessons on consistency, patience, and longevity in the markets * The truth about prop firms, social media trading, and the "guru" world Whether you're a beginner trader, day trader, or experienced investor, this conversation delivers real lessons on mindset, money management, and surviving the markets long-term.

How Maryam Rushdi Built The Curly Trader Brand & Tradeify TV | Traders and Haters

In this episode of Traders and Haters, we sit down with Maryam Rushdi, better known as The Curly Trader, futures trader, trading educator, and host on Tradeify TV. Maryam shares her journey in trading, what it takes to build a trusted personal brand in the finance space, and the mindset shifts traders need to survive long enough to succeed. We dive into trading psychology, content creation in the financial world, lessons from hosting live market coverage, and what separates disciplined traders from everyone chasing shortcuts. If you're serious about futures trading, trader development, and building consistency in the markets, this episode delivers real insight from someone living it every day. Tradeify has recently expanded podcast/video content around trader development, with Maryam hosting newer interview-driven shows, which gives this episode some extra search relevance right now. Topics covered: • Maryam Rushdi’s path into trading • Building The Curly Trader brand • Behind the scenes of Tradeify TV • Trading psychology and discipline • Content creation in finance • What new traders get wrong #TradingPodcast #FuturesTrading #MaryamRushdi #TheCurlyTrader #TradeifyTV #TradingPsychology #DayTrading

Lucid Trading CEO on Trading Twitter, Strategy & Why Most Traders Fail

On this episode of Traders and Haters, we sit down with AJ Campanella, CEO of Lucid Trading, to break down one of the biggest problems in the industry: misinformation on Trading Twitter. From fake P&Ls to misleading strategies, AJ explains what’s real, what’s not, and how traders get pulled in the wrong direction. More importantly, we dive into what actually works—covering trading psychology, risk management, and the habits that separate consistent traders from everyone else. This is a raw, unfiltered conversation about the current state of retail trading and what you actually need to focus on if you want to improve. In this episode: * The truth about Trading Twitter * Common lies and misleading content * What profitable traders do differently * Risk management and consistency * Building a real edge in the market Featuring AJ Campanella of Lucid Trading

From Poker Pro to DOM Trader: Why Trading Isn't Gambling

Most traders think the market is random. Rips doesn't. He walked away from high-stakes poker — the same tables as Phil Ivey — picked up the DOM, and built a trading style that proves edge is everything. In this episode of Traders and Haters, we sit down with Rips — popular trading streamer and former poker player — to break down why reading order flow is the closest thing to a superpower retail traders are ignoring. If you've ever been told trading is just gambling, this episode is your counter-argument. What we get into: — Going head to head with Phil Ivey and what it taught him about pressure — How poker sharpened Rips' ability to read the DOM — Why most retail traders lose (and what they're not seeing) — Order flow explained for traders who've never used it — The mental edge poker gives you that charts alone never will. Whether you're a funded trader, a struggling retail trader, or just curious why some people consistently win — this one's for you.