March 2023’s contributions continue the trend of diverse resources, covering trading psychology, specific strategies, market analysis, and even coding for trading. There’s also some discussion of the realities of the trading education space on YouTube.
Trader Tom: The Ideal Trading Mindset (February 9, 2023)
Collected shared this, but it was actually posted earlier in Feb
Collected shared a video from Trader Tom focusing on the ideal mindset for trading:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9mf7dzoij4
This resource emphasizes the psychological aspects of trading.
Nick Shawn: “How I Make Millions Trading” (February 10, 2023)
Collected shared this, but it was actually posted earlier in Feb
Collected shared a video by Nick Shawn with a provocative title, suggesting an “idiot-proof” approach to trading:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MU_I6F8UsY
This video likely presents a simplified, potentially contrarian, trading strategy.
Trading Fanatic YouTube Channel (January 16, 2023)
This was incorrectly placed, it was originally posted in January.
Playboigabe shared a link to Iliya Sivkov’s “Trading Fanatic” YouTube channel, planning to binge-watch the videos:
https://www.youtube.com/@TradingFanatic/videos
This channel focuses on Forex day trading, stocks, crypto investing, and entrepreneurship.
VagaFX: Mastering Structure in Forex (January 18, 2023)
Incorrectly placed, posted in Jan
Jim shared a video from VagaFX on mastering structure in Forex:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQuDhAiVG0Q
Collected found the video “solid enough” but criticized the presenter’s cursor movements and use of slang. Jim also shared a PDF of vaga setups.ChatGPT as a Therapist (January 20, 2023)
Incorrectly placed, it happened in Jan
Collected posted a screenshot of a conversation with ChatGPT, jokingly referring to it as a therapist.
Dating Advice and Peacocking (January 20, 2023)
Incorrectly place, it happened in January.
A humorous exchange between Jim and Traderred about dating advice, referencing the “peacocking” concept from the pickup artist community. This highlights the importance of making an initial impression, drawing parallels to how women often present themselves.
ArtfulPrudence Tweet on Men’s Appearance (January 21, 2023)
Incorrectly placed, it was posted in January.
Traderred shared a tweet from @ArtfulPrudence, emphasizing the importance of appearance in attracting attention:
https://mobile.twitter.com/ArtfulPrudence/status/1616565335821352961
This sparked a discussion about societal expectations regarding appearance, particularly for men, and the importance of making an effort to stand out.
CFD/Forex Broker Report (January 22, 2023)
Incorrectly placed, it was posted in January.
Traderred shared a PDF document: “CFD_Forex_BrokerReport-_7th_Edition.pdf”.
Jesse Livermore Trading Example (January 29, 2023)
Incorrectly placed, it was posted in January. Traderred shared a tweet about Jesse Livermore’s trading strategy, specifically how he traded Bethlehem Steel:
https://mobile.twitter.com/TmarketL/status/1619526095501684739
Brain.fm (12th Jan)
Incorrectly included as it was originally posted in Jan Collected shared some resources, claimed to have the source files for Brain.fm
Trading Nut: “The Best Support & Resistance Lesson I’ve Ever Seen”
Jim posted this link on Feb 18th.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqbijZgSRDY
A resource aimed at those interested in Support and Resistance methods.
Lorentzian Classification Indicator (March 4, 2023)
Traderred shared a link to a tweet heralding a new TradingView indicator based on Lorentzian Classification, a machine learning technique:
https://mobile.twitter.com/TRSTNGLRD/status/1634935387335569408
The tweet claims this will “change TradingView Algorithms / Scripts forever,” creating significant hype. Collected had previously mentioned playing with it, finding the explanation smart but the strategy itself not impressive.
Trading Seminar Online - Tom Hougaard (March 4, 2023)
Traderred shared a link to a paid online trading masterclass by Tom Hougaard, streamed globally by CMC Markets:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/online-trading-masterclass-tickets-623617234937
This signals an interest in high-profile trading education.
Stephen Wolfram’s “ChatGPT Gets Its “Wolfram Superpowers”!” (February 22, 2023)
This was incorrectly placed here in a previous attempt, however it is useful to keep it in the resources, even if the date cannot be exactly confirmed Collected shares a link.
https://writings.stephenwolfram.com/2023/03/chatgpt-gets-its-wolfram-superpowers/
This highlights the potential for combining AI language models with powerful computational tools.
“How to make money as a random dickhead” (March 25, 2023)
Traderred shared a link to an article on robotjames.com, focusing on quant-style trading approaches:
https://robotjames.com/posts/how-to-make-money-as-a-random-dickhead/
The article focuses on quantitative approaches to markets.
“How I Earned $250K At the Age of 21 from Trading” - Paladin (February 12, 2023)
Incorrectly placed from a previous attempt Collected shares a video showcasing a young trader’s success, highlighting the theme of perseverance when facing adversity.
ICT First Face to Face Interview (February 12, 2023)
Incorrectly included, as the original post was much earlier.
Collected shared a link to an ICT interview.
The Trading Model Canvas (February 4, 2023)
Incorrectly placed, originally posted in Feb
Collected shared a link to “The Trading Model Canvas,” a checklist-style resource:
https://maize-socks-879.notion.site/The-Trading-Model-Canvas-2c9cbcc7f9dd487b97f8b47384d229fa
Discussions and Commentary
- Market Dynamics and HFT: Collected relayed information from a friend in High-Frequency Trading (HFT), indicating that even HFT firms were struggling due to low market volume, possibly foreshadowing a market downturn.
- NFTs and Valuation: The discussion touched on the subjective nature of value, using NFTs as an example, highlighting the role of perception and the auction process.
- Youtube and Trading: The conversation acknowledges the rise of trading content on YouTube, the potential for financial incentives, and the need to distinguish genuine expertise from self-promotion.
- Critique of Trading Education: There’s a skeptical tone regarding some trading educators, suggesting that many are more focused on selling courses than actual trading success.
- Tom Hougaard: Discussion around Tom, with some scepticism and criticism from collected.