Breakout Trading Blog

Why trading strategies fail and what to do about it
Failed trading strategies are the number 1 killer of trading accounts. That’s right – killer number 1! And they can’t be avoided… Failed trading strategies are just a part of...

How to Stop Losing Money Trading: Use a Winning Trading Model
There are many things that can contribute to a trading strategy losing money. In the “How to stop losing money” series, we analyse (and provide solutions for) a number of...

How Algorithmic Traders Can Find An Edge In European Markets
There are some nice edges to be found in the European markets… Find out how in this short video from algo trading specialists Tomas Nesnidal and Andrew Swanscott....

Why You Should Consider Trading European Futures Markets
Ever considered trading the European Futures Markets? You should… Find out why in this short video from algo trading specialists Tomas Nesnidal and Andrew Swanscott....
The Top Grain Markets To Consider For Your Trading Portfolio
If you want to find out more about the easiest grain to develop strategies on, watch this video where algo breakout traders Tomas Nesnidal and Andrew Swanscott discuss about the grain market. https://youtu.be/C9VxdBGyCL0 For more great trading videos, click...
How Much Capital Do You Need to Trade Micro or Mini Contracts in Energies?
Want to trade micro or mini contracts in energies? Watch this short video where algo breakout traders Tomas Nesnidal and Andrew Swanscott discuss how much capital you need to safely trade energy markets. https://youtu.be/r5-n85mgs2k For more great trading...
How system sizing can help your trading reach it’s full potential
Position sizing can actually hurt your trading - how? What’s the solution? Watch this short video where algo breakout traders Tomas Nesnidal and Andrew Swanscott discuss how system sizing can help your trading reach it's full potential. https://youtu.be/a_TMbW68dKQ...
Why You Need to Choose the Right Market Time-Frame Combo For You
Want to enhance your trading strategies so they perform better for you? Watch this short video where algo breakout traders Tomas Nesnidal and Andrew Swanscott discuss why you need to select the right time-frame combo for you. https://youtu.be/RGMgzKHXep8 For...
How To Make Breakout Trading Work: MEATS
Algorithmic breakout trading specialists Tomas Nesnidal and Andrew Swanscott discuss “How To Make Breakout Trading Work: MEATS”, including: Tradability of the Meats markets and what you need to be careful of, The only Meat markets worth trading, The best trading...
What Are Market Internals?
Interesting in knowing how you can see inside the markets to uncover the true picture of what’s happening? Find out how in this short video from algo trading specialists Tomas Nesnidal and Andrew Swanscott. https://youtu.be/MoeIGJFK1NM For more great trading...
How to Avoid Paradise Bias And Take An Honest Approach To Your Strategy
Many traders are living in a land of strategy paradise - but it’s just a mirage... could it be hurting you trading performance too? Watch this short video where algo breakout traders Tomas Nesnidal and Andrew Swanscott discuss how to avoid paradise bias and take an...
This Is Why Regular Reoptimization Is The Best Trading Strategy
Should you reoptimize your trading strategies or not? Find out in this short video from algo trading specialists Tomas Nesnidal and Andrew Swanscott. https://youtu.be/0tynl0V6CVI For more great trading videos, click here to check out the BTA video...
How System-Sizing Can Improve Your Trading Results
What’s ‘system sizing’, how does it compare to position sizing and how can it improve your trading results? Watch this short video where algo breakout traders Tomas Nesnidal and Andrew Swanscott discuss how system-sizing can improve your trading results....