Edge Up

--- Aloha! We are Glenn & Reid, founders of Hawai'i Trading Academy. Our Mission: Empower & nurture traders. Our Ethos: Integrity and transparency guide us as we focus on the essential pillars of trading success: Risk Management, Edge, and Psychology. For more information about Trading Education in Hawaii, visit: https://www.hawaiitradingacademy.com/hta-ig

Tired of waking up at 3 AM to trade New York? Glenn and Reid go deep on trading the Asian session from Hawai'i. In this episode: When the Asia session actually starts (hint: noon HST, not 2 PM) Why anchored VWAP from the Asia open changes your bias read Real backtest data: MNQ, Gold (MGC), and MES — strike rates, trade counts, profit per contract The liquidity tradeoff (thinner volume, slower bars...

In this episode, Glenn and Reid share the exact AI workflow powering Hawai'i Trading Academy — backtesting on custom date ranges, Pine Script coding, log diagnostics, and our end-of-day Discord market report. Plus the hallucination that almost cost us, and our "sidekick philosophy" for using AI without gambling your edge away. HTA Podcast - Edge Up Trend Trading | 070 Aloha! We are Glenn & Rei...

Personal VS Sim Account Drawdown | 076 There is no safety net when it comes to trading your personal account. you are soley responsible for the risk parameters you set; but what happens when your edge isn't playing out like you expected when first going live? Your backtesting data is there but how do you adjust? theres a saying along the lines of "anyone can mke money in the market, it's how much...

Aloha! We are Glenn & Reid, founders of Hawai'i Trading Academy. Our Mission: Empower & nurture traders. Our Ethos: Integrity and transparency guide us as we focus on the essential pillars of trading success: Risk Management , Edge, and Psychology . Create Your Own Success In The Markets. Book a FREE call with us: https://bit.ly/HTACall Ready to take the leap to get funded? Click the link...

Aloha! We are Glenn & Reid, founders of Hawai'i Trading Academy. Our Mission: Empower & nurture traders. Our Ethos: Integrity and transparency guide us as we focus on the essential pillars of trading success: Risk Management , Edge, and Psychology . Create Your Own Success In The Markets. Book a FREE call with us: https://bit.ly/HTACall Ready to take the leap to get funded? Click the link...

Aloha! We are Glenn & Reid, founders of Hawai'i Trading Academy. Our Mission: Empower & nurture traders. Our Ethos: Integrity and transparency guide us as we focus on the essential pillars of trading success: Risk Management , Edge, and Psychology . Create Your Own Success In The Markets. Book a FREE call with us: https://bit.ly/HTACall Ready to take the leap to get funded? Click the link...

Aloha! We are Glenn & Reid, founders of Hawai'i Trading Academy. Our Mission: Empower & nurture traders. Our Ethos: Integrity and transparency guide us as we focus on the essential pillars of trading success: Risk Management , Edge, and Psychology . Create Your Own Success In The Markets. Book a FREE call with us: https://bit.ly/HTACall Ready to take the leap to get funded? Click the link...

Aloha! We are Glenn & Reid, founders of Hawai'i Trading Academy. In this episode, we dive into the unique advantages of trading from Hawaii. Learn how to leverage the island's time zone to optimize your strategies in forex, crypto, stocks, and futures. We'll bust common myths, explore the best market hours, and offer tips on aligning your trading routine with island life. Discover how to creat...

Aloha! We are Glenn & Reid, founders of Hawai'i Trading Academy. In the fast-paced and often chaotic world of trading, the ability to maintain focus is a crucial skill that can make the difference between success and failure. With constant market fluctuations, news updates, and the allure of quick gains, distractions are everywhere. Our Mission: Empower & nurture traders. Our Ethos: Integr...

1. Awareness: The journey begins with awareness. You must recognize that something in your trading approach or mindset needs to change. This awareness often comes after experiencing pain or setbacks – perhaps a series of losses or a particularly bad trade. Pain, as harsh as it may be, is one of the best teachers in trading. 2. Willingness: Once you’re aware, the next step is willingness. How willi...

Getting consistent start with the language we use in day to day life.. Aloha! We are Glenn & Reid, founders of Hawai'i Trading Academy. Our Mission: Empower & nurture traders. Our Ethos: Integrity and transparency guide us as we focus on the essential pillars of trading success: Risk Management , Edge, and Psychology . Create Your Own Success In The Markets. Book a FREE call with us: https...

Join us as we explore the realistic challenges and strategies of transitioning from a 9-to-5 job to full-time trading. Whether you're an aspiring trader or looking to refine your trading approach, this podcast aims to equip you with the insights and tools needed to navigate the trading landscape successfully. Motivations for Trading : Discussing common reasons why people want to shift from traditi...

We debunk some of the most common myths and misconceptions that trap traders in cycles of frustration and failure that even we have succumb to in the past. We cover common lies we were led to believe when we first started off like why you don't have to be profitable every month to succeed, why there's no "Holy Grail" strategy that fits everyone, and how retail traders can indeed compete with big h...

There's always a floating stat out there the talks about the stark reality of 90 to 95% of traders fail. But instead of dwelling on the reasons for failure, we shift our focus to the secrets behind the success of the elusive 5%. What sets these successful traders apart? The answer lies in their mastery of two critical types of consistency. First, we explore the importance of journaling and documen...

Episodes Overview: MOVE for Success: Discover the undeniable benefits of incorporating at least 45 minutes of physical activity into your daily routine. Understand how breaking away from the sedentary lifestyle can reduce stress, improve mental health, and boost your trading performance. READ to Lead: Dive into the power of continuous learning with a commitment to reading at least five pages of an...

Aloha! We are Glenn & Reid, founders of Hawai'i Trading Academy. Our mission: Cultivate & sustain profitable traders. Our ethos: Be honest and transparent as we build our content off of what we consider three pillars of successful trading: Risk Management , Edge, and Psychology . For more information about Trading Education in Hawaii, visit our links below: Bootcamp & Trainings: https:...

Aloha! We are Glenn & Reid, founders of Hawai'i Trading Academy. Our mission: Cultivate & sustain profitable traders. Our ethos: Be honest and transparent as we build our content off of what we consider three pillars of successful trading: Risk Management , Edge, and Psychology . For more information about Trading Education in Hawaii, visit our links below: Bootcamp & Trainings: https:...

Aloha! We are Glenn & Reid, founders of Hawai'i Trading Academy. Our mission: Cultivate & sustain profitable traders. Our ethos: Be honest and transparent as we build our content off of what we consider three pillars of successful trading: Risk Management , Edge, and Psychology . In this power episode, we go over recent market moves like Gold, BTC, Hawaiian Airlines (HA), and other Hawaii...

1) Read 5 pages of a trading book. (see book recommendation channel) 2) Journal or review a trade and document it. - (backtesting counts) 3) Workout once (at least 45min). A Walk counts. 4) Drink half a gallon of water a day = 64 ounces Bottom line: you’ll come out a better trader, more resilient, disciplined person at the end of the 60 days. Great traders have these traits - grit,discipline, resi...

Setting Goals: The Framework for Success 1️⃣ Set Goals with a Purpose Begin with a bigger vision and purpose. Start with the end in mind. Example: Donating a million dollars to charity. Write down goals for clarity and motivation. 2️⃣ Create an Action Plan: Break Down Goals Break goals into manageable pieces. Share goals with others for accountability. Consider 90-day targets and yearly goals. Exa...

Aloha! We are Glenn & Reid, founders of Hawai'i Trading Academy. Our mission: Cultivate & sustain profitable traders. Our ethos: Be honest and transparent as we build our content off of what we consider three pillars of successful trading: Risk Management , Edge, and Psychology . For more information about Trading Education in Hawaii, visit our links below: Bootcamp & Trainings: https:...

Aloha! We are Glenn & Reid, founders of Hawai'i Trading Academy. Our mission: Cultivate & sustain profitable traders. Our ethos: Be honest and transparent as we build our content off of what we consider three pillars of successful trading: Risk Management , Edge, and Psychology . In this episodes, we discuss why backtesting is important and why we still do it 10 years in the game. There ar...

Aloha! We are Glenn & Reid, founders of Hawai'i Trading Academy. Our mission: Cultivate & sustain profitable traders. Our ethos: Be honest and transparent as we build our content off of what we consider three pillars of successful trading: Risk Management , Edge, and Psychology . You may get lucky by YOLOing your account but it is not repeatable nor is it sustainable. The characteristic th...

Aloha! We are Glenn & Reid, founders of Hawai'i Trading Academy. Our mission: Cultivate & sustain profitable traders. Our ethos: Be honest and transparent as we build our content off of what we consider three pillars of successful trading: Risk Management , Edge, and Psychology . In this episode, we share personal stories of how we get in sync with the markets, AKA trading in the zone, as...