Breakout Trading Blog
success leaves clues
Have you ever watched a kid learn to ride a bike? They fall down. Get back up. Fall down again. But they keep going. Trading works the same way. I see it every day. The best...
Babe Ruth’s secret weapon for traders
Did you know Babe Ruth had a secret weapon that made him such a legendary baseball player? It wasn't his powerful swing. It wasn't even his natural talent. His real superpower...
Better exits equal bigger profits
I received this question on the BTA Youtube channel last week: "What are the different types of exits that can be used on breakout strategies to improve profits?" This is a great...
I got lucky in Japan
I discovered something pretty wild about the Japanese markets this week. Here's the deal... Interactive Brokers asked me to present a webinar on how to build breakout trading...
hitting a plateau
A few days ago, Protege member Mark shared a post in the BTA community about how he feels like this trading has hit a plateau lately. This is VERY common in trading. All traders go through periods of feeling like this. I have too, many times. Trading can be tough to...
My 3 Worst Algo Trading Mistakes
They say we improve from making mistakes, and I’ve made plenty! Mistakes that have cost me time. Mistakes that have cost me money. And one mistake so bad you should never do if you want to succeed. Now I’m going to share them with you, so you don’t need to go through...
reality check for eager traders
Some traders start trading to get r!ch quick. They assume after a few weeks or months, the profits will start rolling in. And I see why - social media is packed with “traders” sitting by the pool, raking in 1000s of dollars a day, with no work. Just a few clicks here...
the “successful failure” technique for traders
Most people would agree that walking on the moon was one of mankind's greatest achievements. And I agree. It’s incredible people have left our planet and traveled almost 250,000 miles in a metal box to land on the moon. And then they came back! Plus, they did it in...
Top 3 Average True Range Indicator Tips
Hey there! It’s time for me to spill the beans on something… The Average True Range (ATR) isn’t just another tool - it’s my trading sidekick. Honestly, I don't make a single move without it. I use it in ALL of my strategies. No exceptions. So, why should you care? ...
most valuable piece of algo trading advice
Last week an interesting conversation took place in the BTA community. The discussion started with this question: What's the single most valuable piece of advice you'd give to a fellow algo trader? And it sparked some great responses. Here are a few of my favorites...
Proven Trading Formula (SWING TRADING)
If you’re looking for larger profits, one of the best ways is to switch to swing trading. But how do you build swing trading strategies that actually work? I just released a new video that explains the 3 steps I used to build 1000s of swing trading strategies on...
The surprising truth about high performance trading
I’ve been doing a cool experiment the last few months - and it’s been a game changer. Ever feel bogged down by endless tasks? Pushing through, even when you're not feeling it? Yeah, I've been there, tick-boxing my life away. It gets heavy. And stressful too. It’s...
Start Algo Trading Part Time In 2024
Not enough time to focus on trading? This is a common challenge for traders, especially when they’re getting started. Most traders begin algo trading part-time, because they also have a job, study or do other things that consume most of their day. But it can be a hard...