Traders Mastermind

Sponsored by Pepperstone [https://ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/trackclk/N800570.5601845MARKHOLSTEAD/B33149579.414844846;dc_trk_aid=607293611;dc_trk_cid=230246513;dc_lat=;dc_rdid=;tag_for_child_directed_treatment=;tfua=;gdpr=$%7BGDPR%7D;gdpr_consent=$%7BGDPR_CONSENT_755%7D;ltd=;dc_tdv=1] Most traders know they should walk away on a red day… But when they’re in it? Logic disappears. The spiral starts with a single thought: “I can fix this. ”In this episode, we dive deep into the psychology behind staying too long, pressing when you’re off-balance, and how one bad decision leads to a chain reaction of destruction. * Why the hardest decision in trading is often to stop * The mental traps that keep you glued to the screen * How to build a system for knowing when to walk * And why protecting your capital is only half the battle — the real risk is your mental state This isn’t about discipline for the sake of it. It’s about protecting your future as a trader. Because knowing when to walk away… might just save your career.

Sponsored by Pepperstone [https://ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/trackclk/N800570.5601845MARKHOLSTEAD/B33149579.414844846;dc_trk_aid=607293611;dc_trk_cid=230246513;dc_lat=;dc_rdid=;tag_for_child_directed_treatment=;tfua=;gdpr=$%7BGDPR%7D;gdpr_consent=$%7BGDPR_CONSENT_755%7D;ltd=;dc_tdv=1] Ever wondered how serious traders prepare for market-moving events like Non-Farm Payrolls, FOMC, or ISM? In this episode, I break down how a hedge fund manager—who trades FX exclusively around news—prepares for key data drops. You’ll hear how he analyses past reactions, uses implied volatility, and maps out multiple trade scenarios before the number hits. This isn’t some retail guesswork. It’s structured, probability-based decision-making—done with serious edge.  If you want to learn how to treat your trading like a professional (even if you’re not managing 8 figures), this episode is a must-listen. Video mentioned in the episode --> Click Here [https://www.youtube.com/live/3YsqC26DQcQ?si=k-XNte9dUML2_fCf] Interview with Aatu Kokkila --> Click Here [https://www.tradersmastermind.com/a-32-million-fund-managers-insights/]

Sponsored by Pepperstone  [https://ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/trackclk/N800570.5601845MARKHOLSTEAD/B33149579.414844846;dc_trk_aid=607293611;dc_trk_cid=230246513;dc_lat=;dc_rdid=;tag_for_child_directed_treatment=;tfua=;gdpr=$%7BGDPR%7D;gdpr_consent=$%7BGDPR_CONSENT_755%7D;ltd=;dc_tdv=1] Is tape reading dead? Or is there still real edge hiding in the speed, rhythm, and reaction of price? In this episode, I break down my journey with tape, how the game has evolved since the old-school Level 2 days, and how you can still use tape reading today—without going full market-depth nerd. Whether you’re an active scalper or just looking to sharpen your execution, this episode gives you a modern, no-BS take on spotting shifts in momentum, price velocity, and market intent using nothing more than a 15-second chart.

Sponsored by Pepperstone [https://ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/trackclk/N800570.5601845MARKHOLSTEAD/B33149579.414844846;dc_trk_aid=607293611;dc_trk_cid=230246513;dc_lat=;dc_rdid=;tag_for_child_directed_treatment=;tfua=;gdpr=$%7BGDPR%7D;gdpr_consent=$%7BGDPR_CONSENT_755%7D;ltd=;dc_tdv=1] A scalper came on one of our Traders Mastermind calls and said he was struggling… not because he couldn’t trade — but because he was trying to hold trades longer to be more “proper.” What I told him might just be the reminder you need today: If something’s working, and you’re not walking through landmines to do it… then double down. In this episode, I unpack: * Why forcing yourself to trade a “better” way can backfire * The difference between refining your edge vs. diluting it * When to burn the textbook and go all-in on your strengths * A simple test to know if your current strategy is legit or lucky. If you’re profitable, but second-guessing your style because it’s not “by the book”… this one’s for you.

Sponsored by Pepperstone [https://ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/trackclk/N800570.5601845MARKHOLSTEAD/B33149579.414844846;dc_trk_aid=607293611;dc_trk_cid=230246513;dc_lat=;dc_rdid=;tag_for_child_directed_treatment=;tfua=;gdpr=$%7BGDPR%7D;gdpr_consent=$%7BGDPR_CONSENT_755%7D;ltd=;dc_tdv=1] The year was 1986. PTJ was 32, trading his own fund, managing risk like a man possessed — and letting a documentary crew capture it all. We break down the timeless lessons from Trader — from conviction to chaos, process to psychology — and why it still hits hard for modern traders today.