Tactical Edge Trading Podcast

Why Adrenaline Is Ruining Your Trades w/ Dr. David Bonanno | TET Pod #21

Most traders don’t fail because they lack strategy. They fail because they can’t execute. You’ve seen the setup. You know your rules. And somehow… you still hesitate, overtrade, or break your plan. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. David Bonanno, a clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience, to break down what’s actually happening in those moments where execution falls apart. We dive into: * Why smart traders keep doing dumb things * What happens in your brain right before you take a trade * Why willpower and discipline often fail under pressure * The difference between impulse and real intuition * Why traders repeat the same mistakes over and over * Where psychology fits into actually improving as a trader This conversation isn’t about motivation or surface-level mindset advice. It’s about understanding the gap between knowing what to do… and actually doing it. If you’ve ever felt stuck between your strategy and your execution, this episode will make that disconnect a lot clearer. 📘 Learn more about Dr. Bonanno: https://maxdiscipline.com/1on1 [https://maxdiscipline.com/1on1] 📺 His YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZmU_4jtaRjVo4kJbje7Qcw [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZmU_4jtaRjVo4kJbje7Qcw] 🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀Tactical Edge Trading Info:🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE. Trade examples and all content is for entertainment purposes only. Please back-test any TA with your own analysis. Disclosure: Some links below are affiliate links. If you open an account through these links we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.Risk Disclosure: Futures, stocks, crypto and forex trading involves substantial risk and is not suitable for every investor. You could lose all or more than your initial investment. Past performance is not indicative of future results.Full Disclaimer and Terms:https://tacticaledgetraders.com/terms-disclaimer/**Business Contact:** Contact@tacticaledgetraders.com Free trading education, live breakdowns, and our Discord community here: https://tacticaledgetraders.com/--- **Discord:** https://discord.gg/tacticaledgetrading

Why Knowing Isn’t Enough in Trading | Wall Street Vet Evan Marks | TET Podcast #20

In this episode, I sit down with Evan Marks, a Wall Street veteran with 25+ years managing institutional capital, now working with traders, fund managers, and high performers on decision-making under pressure. We get into the real gap most traders deal with: knowing what to do versus actually executing when money’s on the line. This is not a surface-level mindset conversation. We talk about what actually happens when traders break their plan, how pressure distorts decision-making, and why discipline is not as simple as people think. Whether you agree, disagree, or land somewhere in between, this is a conversation worth hearing. Check out Evan’s work: https://m1performancegroup.com/ [https://m1performancegroup.com/] #trading #tradingpsychology #daytrading #forex #stockmarket #trader #riskmanagement #mindset #wallstreet #tradingeducation Tactical Edge Trading Not financial advice. All content is for entertainment purposes only. Please back-test any analysis with your own work. Risk Disclosure: Futures, stocks, crypto, and forex trading involve substantial risk and are not suitable for every investor. You could lose all or more than your initial investment. Full Disclaimer: https://tacticaledgetraders.com/terms-disclaimer/ [https://tacticaledgetraders.com/terms-disclaimer/] Free trading education & community: https://tacticaledgetraders.com/ [https://tacticaledgetraders.com/] Discord: https://discord.gg/tacticaledgetrading [https://discord.gg/tacticaledgetrading] Follow Us Twitter: https://x.com/TacticalET [https://x.com/TacticalET] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TacticalEdgeTraders [https://www.youtube.com/@TacticalEdgeTraders] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tacticaledgetrading [https://www.tiktok.com/@tacticaledgetrading] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tacticaledgetrading/ [https://www.instagram.com/tacticaledgetrading/]

Your Setup Isn’t Broken… The Market Changed | TET Pod #19

Most traders think their strategy stopped working. It didn’t. The market changed. In this episode, I break down what it actually feels like to trade in a headline-driven, chaotic environment where setups look clean… but don’t follow through. We talk about: Why good trades are failing right now The difference between discipline and avoidance How to adapt your trading without changing your system Why being more selective isn’t weakness… it’s survival This isn’t theory. This is what it actually looks like to trade through a regime shift in real time. If you’ve been second guessing your edge, hesitating on setups, or feeling like something is “off”… You’re not alone. The question is whether you adjust… or keep forcing trades and paying for it. Remember: You don’t get paid for participation. You get paid for execution. 🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀Tactical Edge Trading Info:🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀 NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE. Trade examples and all content is for entertainment purposes only. Please back-test any TA with your own analysis. Disclosure: Some links below are affiliate links. If you open an account through these links we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. Risk Disclosure: Futures, stocks, crypto and forex trading involves substantial risk and is not suitable for every investor. You could lose all or more than your initial investment. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Full Disclaimer and Terms: https://tacticaledgetraders.com/terms-disclaimer/ **Business Contact:** Contact@tacticaledgetraders.com Free trading education, live breakdowns, and our Discord community here: https://tacticaledgetraders.com/ --- - **Discord:** https://discord.gg/tacticaledgetrading --- **Prop Firms** **Brightfunded:** https://brightfunded.com/a/mvDDgsRMQo-rSSLq2jSEQg **Brokers** NinjaTrader: https://ninjatraderus.pxf.io/1G5Eza **Exchange Links:** - **BYDFI** (No KYC, No VPN, VIP Less FEEs Upgrade!):https://partner.bydfi.com/register?vipCode=DefiRebels - **MEXC** (5% Off For Life!):** https://www.mexc.com/register?inviteCode=mexc-5off - **ByBit:** https://partner.bybit.com/b/defirebels - **BTCC** (Trade US Stocks with Leverage & USDT): (https://partner.btcc.com/us/b/DLWO8I) --- **Trading Order Flow Tools & Resources:** - **ATAS:** https://atas.net/?rs=partners_oft435441 - **TRDR (Crypto):** https://trdr.io/a/defi-rebels - **Bookmap:** https://bookmap.com/members/aff/go/defi+rebels?i=5 - **TradingView:** https://www.tradingview.com/?aff_id=124637 --- **VPN & Security:** - **Private Internet Access VPN:** https://piavpn.com/DeFiRebels --- **Other Resources:** - **Tangem Hardware Wallet:** https://tangem.com/en/?promocode=DEFI101 - **Promo Code:** DEFI101 for 10% off --- Follow Us! Twitter: https://x.com/TacticalET Twitter: https://x.com/dunkisir Twitter: https://x.com/alphaaere Youtube Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TacticalEdgeTraders Youtube Academy: https://www.youtube.com/@TETradingAcademy TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tacticaledgetrading Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tacticaledgetrading/ Site: https://www.tacticaledgetraders.com By using/viewing any of our content/services you agree to the following: Disclaimer & Terms: https://tacticaledgetraders.com/terms-disclaimer/ CFTC Rule 4.41: Hypothetical or simulated performance results have certain limitations. Unlike actual performance records, simulated results do not represent real trading. No representation is being made that any account will achieve profits or losses similar to those shown.

Trading Isn’t Hard. Controlling Yourself Is | TET Pod #18

Most traders think success in trading comes from being right more often.It doesn’t.Professional traders lose all the time. The difference is they don’t let losses turn into disasters. Bad traders panic, revenge trade, double their size, and turn a rough day into a blown account.Good traders survive.In this episode I talk about the real difference between good weeks and bad weeks in trading, why most traders treat small accounts like casinos, and how the search for the “perfect strategy” is usually just a distraction from the real problem: behavior.We also break down why professional trading systems often look simple from the outside, but that simplicity is actually the result of years of refinement and screen time.

Mastering Market Phases: Risk On vs Risk Off Explained | TET Podcast #17

Most traders think *risk-on vs risk-off* simply means bullish or bearish.That’s wrong.Risk-on and risk-off isn’t about direction. It’s about *capital behavior, exposure, and how much risk the market is willing to carry.*In this episode of the Tactical Edge Podcast, Ben and Nick break down what these terms actually mean and why misunderstanding them leads to blown accounts.We talk about:• Why risk-on doesn’t mean “go long”• Why risk-off doesn’t mean “short the market”• How professional traders think like *risk managers first*• Why position sizing is the real edge in trading• How market conditions should change your exposure• Why most traders fail by focusing on prediction instead of survivalIf you want to last in this game, you need to stop thinking like a trader and start thinking like a *risk manager.*Because the market doesn’t destroy traders who pick the wrong direction.It destroys traders who carry the *wrong amount of risk.*