The Trading Battle

Welcome to the highly anticipated reboot of Trading Battle! In this intense live trading session, two seasoned veterans go head-to-head during one of the most critical market moments – Fed meeting day . Watch as Blake Morrow and Chris Pulver execute real trades across multiple markets with over 40 years of combined trading experience on the line. Our Contestants: - Blake Morrow – Forex specialist...

Join Blake Morrow and Etienne Crete in an intense live trading battle as they navigate one of the most anticipated Federal Reserve meetings of the year. Watch as these two experienced traders take opposing positions and share their real-time analysis on currencies, indices, and commodities during the historic September Fed rate decision. From technical setups to positioning strategies, see how pro...

This interview reveals Jonty Quenet’s remarkable journey from teenage stock trader to crypto pioneer and proprietary trading firm co-founder, sharing hard-won lessons from navigating multiple market cycles and building Apex Capital. Timestamps: 00:00 - From 14-year-old stock trader to crypto full-time 01:03 - Early lessons in financial literacy from South Africa 04:19 - Engineering degree vs tradi...

This interview reveals Liam Vaughan’s investigative journey uncovering some of the biggest financial scandals of the past decade — from the LIBOR rigging scandal to the Flash Crash trader Navinder Sarao — and how everyday traders gamed multi-billion dollar systems. Timestamps: 00:00 - The ingenuity behind financial crimes 01:39 - Tom Hayes and the LIBOR scandal 08:53 - Navinder Sarao's $70M be...

This interview reveals Erik Smolinski’s transformation from a Marine officer to a sophisticated options trader who leverages statistical analysis, behavioral finance research, and military discipline to achieve consistent profitability in the markets. Timestamps: 00:00 - Opening: Military mindset meets trading - “Nobody’s gotten shot, this is not that bad” 01:33 - Marine training advantages 07:16...

Dylan Maltman on building Apex Capital Management through asymmetric intraday strategies and team-based trading for institutional returns. Timestamps: 00:54 - From Limitless film to $20M fund interest in under 6 weeks 04:28 - Finding edge: Crypto swing trading to high-frequency intraday 08:18 - Why intraday works for funds: Liquidity and uncorrelated alpha 14:25 - Risk management: Tech-enforced 1....

This interview explores Djamal Adib's revolutionary approach to forex trading through market causality and the MK Web tool, revealing how smart money algorithms systematically exploit retail traders and corporate hedgers. Timestamps: 00:00 - Opening: Markets operate opposite to supply and demand theory 00:54 - Introduction to Djamal Adib: From Goldman Sachs to market causality pioneer 02:25 -...

Dr. Robert van Eyden shares his evolution from PhD researcher applying neural networks to stock prediction, to discovering why AI can't be the "master" in open market systems. Now author of "The Badass Trader" and former leader of multiple stock broking firms, he reveals the hard-won lessons that transformed his approach. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 03:29 - AI in trading'...

This in-depth interview examines Peter Castle's 30-year trading journey from tradesman to Zen-influenced full-time trader, exploring how Eastern philosophy transformed his approach to market psychology and risk management. Timestamps: 00:00 - Opening: Psychology as the biggest trading challenge 01:40 - Origin story: From smash repair business to trading via Telstra float 04:12 - Becoming an or...

This comprehensive interview explores Mark Bennell's 19-year trading evolution from engineering management to full-time systematic trader, revealing the structured approach that transformed market chaos into consistent profits. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction and Mark's engineering background transition 02:35 - Early success with Elliott Wave mechanical system 06:46 - Global Financial Cri...

In this eye-opening interview, we sit down with Saad Filali, founder and portfolio manager of Fiat Elpis Macro Fund based in Casablanca, to explore how modern markets have fundamentally changed and what it takes to survive as a discretionary macro trader in today's environment. This interview provides crucial insights for anyone trying to understand modern market structure, the decline of trad...

In this part 2, Kevin Muir ( @TheMarketHuddle ) dives deep into macro trading philosophy, market psychology, and the seismic economic shifts reshaping global markets. From options strategies to geopolitical implications, this discussion reveals the mindset of a seasoned macro trader navigating unprecedented times. Part 1: https://youtu.be/lkz5AD6yPT4 Timestamps: 00:00 - Trading philosophy: "I...

In this part 1 interview, we sit down with Kevin Muir (@TheMarketHuddle), the renowned "Macro Tourist," to explore his fascinating journey from a young futures trader to becoming one of Canada's most respected macro analysts and podcasters. Part 2: https://youtu.be/VL1Yqaxdqk4 Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:17 - First disastrous trade and early lessons 02:17 - Background and path into...

In this eye-opening interview, we sit down with Saad Filali, founder and portfolio manager of Fiat Elpis Macro Fund based in Casablanca, to explore how modern markets have fundamentally changed and what it takes to survive as a discretionary macro trader in today's environment. This interview provides crucial insights for anyone trying to understand modern market structure, the decline of trad...

Join us for a conversation with Abdallah Harfouch (@AbdallahHarfouch), a visionary economist and certified financial consultant with 19 years of market experience . As the founder of Ecolearn and Alpha Universe Group FZC , Abdallah has dedicated his career to transforming lives through financial education and sustainable wealth-building strategies. Meet Abdallah Harfouch: ✅ 19+ years in financial...

This conversation features Markus Gabel ( @MarkusGabel ) from Dowhow Trading ( @dowhowtrading8448 ), who brings a unique neuroscience-based approach to trading education that challenges conventional wisdom about risk management and trading psychology. Key Highlights: - The 6% Holy Number: Why losing more than 6% of your account creates a mathematical disadvantage that triggers emotional gambling b...

In this interview, Marc Walton (@marcwalton), founder of Forex Mentor Pro and seasoned trader with decades of experience across multiple market cycles, shares his remarkable transformation from a struggling retail trader losing money despite a 70%+ win rate to becoming a consistently profitable trader and mentor. This candid conversation reveals the counterintuitive truths about trading success an...

This conversation features Markus Gabel (@MarkusGabel) from Dowhow Trading (@dowhowtrading8448) who brings a unique neuroscience-based approach to trading education that challenges conventional wisdom about risk management and trading psychology. Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction and Markus's background 01:40 – Trading instruments and timeframe preferences 03:19 – Money management and the 6% rule r...

In this interview, Siam Kidd (@siamkidd), an ex-RAF pilot turned successful trader, shares his remarkable journey from flying fighter jets to mastering financial markets over 20+ years. This candid conversation reveals how military discipline, obsessive dedication, and hard-learned lessons about risk management transformed him into a trader who's called major market events and developed predictive...

In this conversation, Nick Bencino (@labofcrypto1), a London-based trader with 20 years of experience across forex, crypto, and equities, shares his journey from teenage stock market competitions in Australia to becoming a specialist in cryptocurrency volatility trading. Key Highlights: - The Origin Story: How a high school stock market competition in Australia launched Nick's 20-year trading care...

In this part 1 interview, we sit down with Kevin Muir ( @TheMarketHuddle ), the renowned "Macro Tourist," to explore his fascinating journey from a young futures trader to becoming one of Canada's most respected macro analysts and podcasters. Part 2: https://youtu.be/VL1Yqaxdqk4 Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:17 - First disastrous trade and early lessons 02:17 - Background and path int...

Welcome to the highly anticipated reboot of Trading Battle ! In this intense live trading session, two seasoned veterans go head-to-head during one of the most critical market moments – FOMC meeting day with Bank of Japan decisions looming. Watch as Chris Pulver and Akil Stokes execute real trades across multiple markets while navigating extreme volatility. Our Contestants: - Chris Pulver – Vetera...

In this interview, we sit down with fellow floor trading veteran Clive Lambert to explore a remarkable 25-year journey in technical analysis. Both starting their careers on the LIFFE floor in London, Clive has carved out a unique niche as one of the UK's leading technical analysts, serving major energy corporations with pure price action analysis. Key Highlights: - Floor Trading Origins: How Clive...

This in-depth conversation explores Charlie Burton's ( @charlieburtontrading ) journey from intensive intraday trading to a more balanced swing trading approach, offering valuable insights for traders looking to transition to longer-term strategies. Key Highlights: - The Great Transition: How Charlie moved from decades of day trading to swing trading after getting a dog forced him to reconsider hi...

Watch this in-depth interview with Denise Shull, a neuropsychoanalyst and performance coach who works with top hedge funds and elite athletes. In this conversation, Denise reveals the hidden psychological patterns that drive trading behavior and offers groundbreaking insights into why most conventional trading advice fails. This interview takes you through: - How childhood experiences create uncon...