Podcast Episode Summary: Psychology of Market Trend Changes & How to Adapt In this episode, we delve into the intricate psychology of navigating shifting market conditions and offer actionable strategies to regain profitability. Hosted by an experienced trader, the episode begins by acknowledging the challenge of transitioning from a familiar market trend to one characterized by volatility. The host emphasizes the need for adaptability in the face of changing dynamics, offering insights...

Podcast Episode Summary: "Navigating Psychology of the 6 Stages of Full-Time Trading" In this episode, we delve deep into the unspoken realities of full-time trading, moving through various stages of a trader's career. The conversation begins with a humorous yet poignant clip from Family Guy, highlighting the allure of trading futures and the perception of unlimited wealth. The host shares personal insights and experiences, guiding listeners through the stages of a trader's journey, each...

Episode Summary: Riding the Bull: Strategies for Trading at Market Peaks In today's episode, we tackle the exhilarating yet challenging environment of bull markets and how day traders can adapt to capitalize on markets at all-time highs. While bull markets are often viewed as periods of universal profit, the reality for traders can be far more nuanced and demanding. Key Insights: Misconceptions in Bull Markets: We discuss the common fallacies traders encounter during bull markets,...

Episode Summary: Understanding How Personality Types Can Impact Your Trading In episode #113, we delve into a topic that has been on our radar since the inception of the show - the fascinating interplay between personality types and trading success. Acknowledging the complexity of the subject, we decide to narrow our focus to how specific personality traits, particularly those identified by the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), impact trading behaviors and strategies. Our host shares a...

Episode Summary: 5 Signs You Should Stop Trading for the Day (How I Lost $50K) In today's episode, we tackle a topic that many traders shy away from - the bad days, those sessions filled with regret and what we wish we could forget. However, our focus isn't on the negativity but on the invaluable lessons learned from these challenging experiences. We aim to equip you with the knowledge and signs to recognize when it's time to step back and halt trading for the day, preventing a bad day from...

Episode Summary: Why Holding Winning Trades is So Difficult (10 Steps to Fix) In this insightful episode, we delve into the complex psychology behind one of the trading industry's most echoed mantras: "Run your winners and cut your losses." While this advice may seem straightforward, the reality of implementing it is anything but simple, especially for those new to trading or struggling to turn a profit. Our discussion kicks off by exploring why holding onto trades is inherently challenging,...

Episode Summary: When to Trust Your Intuition in Trading (How to Develop It) In this special episode #111, a number often associated with guidance and enlightenment, we dive into the intriguing intersection of intuition and trading. This episode explores the concept of angel number 111, highlighting its message of seeking guidance to fulfill one's life purpose and the promise of happiness, abundance, and success it brings. It's a fitting backdrop as we delve into the nuanced art of using...

Mind Over Markets Podcast Show Notes Summary: Episode - "The Hard Realization that Once You’re a Trader, You’re a Trader Forever” CLICK TO SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK HERE Host: George Papazov. Trading experience: 24 years. Founder of TRADEPRO Academy. Highlights the global community of traders at TRADEPRO Academy.   Podcast Is Back: Explanation for the 2-year hiatus. Recognition of the podcast's top 1% ranking in Spotify's yearly wrapped numbers. Emotional reaction to podcast...

Want to learn how to find out what traders are doing?  This is called following the smart money, and order flow is a key analysis tool to help you gain an edge on the market. In today’s episode Leo and I discuss our trading into the end of the year, and openly share some of our personal struggles with our trading.  More importantly, we go into details on finding the problem and helping each other fix the issues. We then move into the topic of using the DOM (or price ladder).  This is a tool...

A trading strategy is critical to your success, but do you know the process to create one? Every day we hear someone telling us that WE NEED a trading strategy.  So much emphasis is put on this topic, that new traders rush the process and are doomed from the beginning. In today’s episode, we really dive deep into the process you should follow to refine your idea into a professional trading strategy.  It isn’t just about having an idea and then going to SIM to start “testing”.   In this...

Today we talk about the art of building and sustaining performance like a top athlete.  I discuss 10 TIPS to get you to step into the mindset of a top performer.   Think of the greatest things in life you have ever accomplished so far?  What are you most proud of?  Was it easy to get?  Was it any easier after you accomplished that thing? Now here’s the real question, if you’re gonna achieve more amazing things, do you REALLY believe it’s gonna get easier? NO! The truth is peak performance...

In this episode Leo and myself talk about the most foundational concept of order flow trading in futures - the time and sales.  This is also called “reading the tape”.  This is a brand new segment we will be co-hosting and airing together the first Thursday of every month, where we will discuss a new order flow topic each month. For the first ever episode of our Between the Spread order flow series, we went in depth on these topics and much more: Market Receipts or (fills) - why it is...

In today’s episode I’ll be talking about an exciting topic - what happens when you start making money in the markets?  What ways can you generate income streams outside of trading with your profits?  We’ll dive into principles of income generation, active and passive source ideas, and I reveal all my income streams on this show.   Let’s start out by the only two ways you can use to earn income, and it’s important to understand which one will work with your lifestyle at the moment. There are...

Day trading with hotkeys is an amazing way to increase your speed advantage and to get a better handle on your execution.  I personally don't day trade without them anymore. However, hotkeys are often used the wrong way and at the wrong time of a trader’s development journey.   In this episode, I cover these topics and more on hotkeys for day trading: Who should NOT be using hotkeys yet Questions to ask yourself to determine if you can benefit from a faster workflow Hotkeys I use for...

Do you blow out accounts in one day after days, weeks or even months of success?  This is a very common problem for the new trader. I know, because I have been there, and certainly done that.  The good news is, that it is fixable, if you are daring to get to the actual ROOT cause of the issue. The reality of this situation is, that it really only comes down to only 2 possible reasons this is happening: There is a lack of discipline in you as the operator - often this is a mindset issue...

In today's episode, I talk about taking a small account challenge to get my discipline and confidence back as a trader.   I will also share with you some signs it might be time for you to take a new account challenge, and finish off with some tips for growing small accounts.  No matter what stage of your journey you are on, this episode is designed to help you. I started on October 11th (made a mistake in the recording saying I began on the 15th) with $464 USD and turned it to over $11,000...

In today’s episode, I’ll be talking about the victim mindset and how it silently but very quickly and effectively decimates trading accounts. I will walk you through 6 signs you may be in a victim mindset, plus ONE, and ONLY ONE simple thing you NEED to DO NOW to get out of this mindset and turn your entire life around.   This is all about escaping the shackles of victimhood and stepping into a powerful and abundant version of YOU. To become a better trader and human being. This episode is...

We made it to episode 100! Today we have two episodes into one, where Victorio and myself take turns asking each other 10 trading questions, and 10 funny questions designed to embarrass one another and share a good laugh. I want to thank you for listening, and for helping make the podcast a success.  Without YOU, there would be no Mind over Markets, or anything else. So from the bottom of my heart, a big THANK YOU! In the first half, Victorio and I discuss: Trading through the COVID...

Anthony Drager discusses his personal trading strategy and how he executes on order flow in the futures market. He draws on some fascinating experience from the trading floor and his transition to electronic trading at a prop firm.  In this episode we get personal and ask him questions about HIS trading. This episode touched on some amazing golden nuggets you won’t want to miss: Ready, aim fire - three step trading approach Anthony uses We hone in on his personal trade entry and exit...

In this fascinating episode we talk about how buying and selling actually moves the markets.  This isn’t an indicator or strategy, this is the VERY REASON that MARKETS MOVE! We do a deep dive on market and limit orders, and how big position traders move through the book.  When you understand what you are watching for, it gives you high probability trades with little risk when you see it happen.  This is the true power of order flow. Find out more about: How to find desperate buyers and...

In this episode I talk about something really personal and deep. I had a gambling problem, which became a trading problem really quickly and early on in my career. This is an area very few talk about, because it requires deep reflection, and the ability to view yourself as someone who can improve!   This can be tough for someone who truly believes “they can come back, if they just have one more shot”.  Gamblers often value the chance  to play more than money itself. We discuss these...

In this episode, former floor and prop trader Anthony Drager comes back for another interview. This time we talk about the foundations of order flow, and unpack some “seemingly simple” concepts into full detail, and explain why most people are doing order flow wrong. Also, Anthony Drager shares his awesome 4 golden rules of trading - and you definitely want to catch those and start applying them immediately. This will easily become a top episode and a favorite - be sure to have a...

In this episode we talk about a common mistake all new traders make.   The mistake is starting a new career in the wrong position.  It’s a costly mistake that ruins would be traders before they even start. There is a way to fix this, and I share the full details on something that will have a HUGE impact and could turn around your trading. We cover these topics and more in depth: You have to be a good analyst before you become a trader Trading is not an entry level position, it’s a...

The biggest problem with goals is that they are a prediction of the future.  Sure it’s amazing to know what you want, but sometimes planning too much on how exactly you will achieve them leaves blind spots to the reality of how you’re gonna get there. There’s an old saying, “make a plan so you […]