Band of Traders - Together We Trade

In this episode of Band of Traders , the hosts dive into their recent trading experiences, focusing on market volatility and the rise of meme coins (Like Fleri Coin) . They analyze the dynamics between Bitcoin and Ethereum, discussing their narratives and market performance, and highlight the challenges and rewards of content creation in the trading world. The second half covers trading plans, emp...

In this episode of Band of Traders , Kyle sits down with Graham Glover ( CEO and co-founder of PriceSquawk ) to explore his trading journey and the innovative development of the PriceSquawk app . Graham shares how auditory cues can revolutionize market analysis, enhance decision-making, and keep traders connected to the market. They delve into the evolution of trading tools, the significance of un...

In this Special Edition of Band of Traders , Fleri brings some friends that participated in the Gelber breakout competition to share their experiences and insights. They delve into the expectations and challenges faced during the six-week contest, exploring the differences between retail and institutional trading, and the psychological aspects of managing risk and performance. The traders discuss...

This week hosts Kyle, Fleri, and Baba Yaga reflect on their recent trading experiences, including the impact of the FTT collapse on their personal accounts. They discuss lessons learned from navigating volatile markets, the risks associated with prop accounts, and the future of trading in light of recent events. Emphasizing risk management and adaptability, the conversation also celebrates a year...

In this special follow-up, Kyle, Cleo and Bear Goes Long sit down with Sean Sawyer, co-founder of Sound Performance Psychology, to discuss the psychological challenges they currently face. Cleo shares her struggles with managing emotions during trades, particularly the frustration of exiting trades too early. Sean provides insights into the emotional responses traders experience, highlighting the...

This week host Kyle is joined by Eric Mason, Bear Goes Long, and Fleri to cover a wide range of (mostly) economic topics. They discuss the Gelber trading competition, market trends, earnings reports, and upcoming events. Personal updates and insights into trading psychology are shared, highlighting how economic data influences trading decisions. The conversation shifts seamlessly from light-hearte...

In episode 6 (or apendix A) of our ongoing Informal Economics for Traders series, Eric answers questions from Slic Ric, focusing on tariffs, trade deficits, and Japan's unique economic challenges. They discuss the complexities of tariffs, the impact of population dynamics on GDP, and compare Keynesian and Austrian economic theories. The conversation also touches on global issues like the Ethio...

In this episode of Band of Traders , Bear Goes Long and Perdue join Kyle to dive into the highs, lows, and hidden insights of trading. They explore the surprising effects caffeine and fatigue have on trading performance, discussing how staying tired can sometimes lead to more clear-cut decision-making, especially for those who struggle with impulsivity. Through personal stories, they unpack the ro...

Join hosts Kyle and Cleo as they sit down with Sean Sawyer, a seasoned trader and therapist, to explore the deep connections between trading psychology and personal experiences. In this episode, Sean opens up about his unique trading strategies, the profound impact of personal loss on his trading behavior, and the critical role of accountability in the trading world. Sean shares candid stories of...

In this episode, we dive deep into the intricate world of trading. Baba updates us on the recovery efforts in South Carolina and we explore the mental resilience required to overcome personal trading challenges, along with effective trading strategies. Our hosts candidly discuss slipping back into bad trading habits and share invaluable insights on maintaining a positive trading mindset amidst mar...

Rick Coscia, strategic asset manager for the City of Quincy, Massachusetts, dives into the innovative financial strategies employed by the city, including the groundbreaking use of blockchain in municipal bonds. He highlights the challenges of managing pension obligations and the potential for blockchain technology to transform municipal finance. The discussion covers credit ratings, democratizing...

Baba Yaga shares his personal experience surviving a recent hurricane, recounting the challenges of home damage, fuel shortages, and the emotional toll it took. He reflects on the importance of preparedness, the strength of community support, and the resilience needed during times of crisis. The conversation delves into the humorous moments amidst chaos and the powerful lessons learned, highlighti...

In this enlightening episode, Kyle and Erik explore the philosophy of stoicism and its transformative impact on trading and personal development. They delve into crucial concepts such as control, acceptance, desire, moderation, and emotional management, emphasizing a balanced approach to navigating the complexities of life and trading. Erik shares his distinctive trading strategies, highlighting t...

This week Kyle, Joel Mc and special guest Eric Mason delve into various topics surrounding economics, trading, and statistics. They discuss the recent job report, the importance of understanding economic indicators, and the nuances of statistical analysis in trading. The conversation also answers the question, “what exactly is the economy” in a surprisingly succinct manner before Eric finds out Jo...

Jeff (2yrflipper) and Fleri return for an in-depth discussion on trading algorithms, market dynamics, and effective risk management strategies. This episode covers crucial topics for traders, including order allocation, the impact of high-frequency trading, and adapting to ever-changing market conditions. They break down how understanding market behavior and timers can significantly influence trad...

Chris Vermuelen, Founder and CTO of TheTechnicalTraders.com , shares his journey from an early entrepreneurial spirit to becoming a successful trader and author. He discusses the importance of understanding market trends, the role of technical analysis, and the emotional aspects of trading. Chris emphasizes the significance of consistency and capital protection in trading strategies, as well as th...

After a two-week hiatus, Fleri and Baba Yaga return to tackle another topic request: Stopping the Boom/Bust Cycle (Thank You Beez!). Kyle updates the group on the Boston Blockchain project, and Fleri shares some insights learned from his participation in the Gelber Breakout Trading Competition ! They wrap things up with some Good/Bad/Ugly and a vow not to go so long between episodes again Sponsors...

George Papazov, founder of Trade Pro Academy and early influence in both Kyle and Cleo’s futures journey joins the Humanity of Trading Series to talk about the reasons why he left to pursue a passion project… and why he’s come back to trading. The concept of integrating different parts of oneself is explored, as George explained how he realized he was missing an important need in his life. He shar...

Vanta Trading’s Baba Yaga and Perdue join in this week’s roundtable to tackle some topics sent in to us via the Discord (Thank you Eraser4Paper and Dominic!). Those topics lead to a conversation covering topics such as managing profitable accounts, dealing with winning streaks, and the importance of having a systematic approach to withdrawing profits. They discuss the idea of taking out half of th...

Vanta Trading’s Baba Yaga and Perdue join in this week’s informal roundtable to offer some answers to reddit’s daytrading questions. They start with icebergs (Thanks Makulabs for the suggestion!), but ultimately decide to recruit outside help to do that justice. The questions pulled from reddit include how long it takes to become profitable, the importance of experience and strategy, intuition vs...

This week’s Roundtable features a deep dive into the concepts explored in Baba Yaga’s recent YouTube video, Personal Awareness as a Statistical Edge . We start off with Posture and how intently we are focusing as leading indicator of reckless behaviour before looking at emotional awareness and emotional deficits. Baba then stresses the importance of self-awareness and recognizing one's mental...

Esteemed trader and former guest alum Chris Dover joins Kyle and Perdue to discuss the use of language learning models (LLMs) in trading and other applications. LLMs are large language models that consume massive amounts of data to learn patterns and predict the next action. They can be used to answer queries, provide recommendations, and even build strategies. The conversation explores the limita...

Baba Yaga and Cleo join in this week to talk about advances in AI and to share some of the creative work they’ve made using tools like Udio.com and Openart. AI ! They also discuss trading with more volatility and how there were still periods of struggling within a successful week. They wrap things up with some Good, Bad and Ugly and Cleo shares one last tip for using Pi-Bot ! Sponsors and Friends...

Bear Goes Long is back this week for a more relaxed, informal discussion about whatever we felt like gabbing about. Defcon hacker summer camp, stories from our time in the military and a much more in-depth conversation about Greed and Acceptance than either of us expected are featured in this one Sponsors and Friends Our podcast is sponsored by Sue Maki at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048...

In the penultimate episode of Informal Economics, Eric Mason is back to analyze some recent major Economics News to show how uniformed reporting can distort what the actual data is showing. Eric gives us three steps to help us see through the sensationalized headlines: line up incentives, focus on the real variables of the data and seek clarity. He then walks us through two real world examples, in...