Traders and Haters: Futures, Prop Firms & Market Psychology

Javi the Maestro takes 60+ trades a day scalping NQ — the E-mini Nasdaq futures — and it bought him a house. On this episode of Traders & Haters from Max Options Trading, Javi breaks down how rapid-fire super-scalping turned into real-world results, why he trades funded accounts the way he does, and what most people get wrong about high-frequency day trading. We get into his process, his minds...

Tyler G's story is one of the most unique journeys in trading. Before becoming a full-time six-figure trader, Tyler spent years working union construction jobs. Between shifts, he used his breaks inside a porta-potty on the job site to study the markets, watch videos, and slowly build the skills that would eventually change his life. In this episode of Traders and Haters , Max and Lama sit down wi...

This week on Traders and Haters , Max and Lama sit down with Mike Khouw — longtime CNBC contributor, options trading expert, and strategist for YieldMax ETFs . Known for his appearances on CNBC’s Fast Money and Options Action , Mike breaks down how professional traders approach options trading, volatility, risk management, market psychology, and today’s rapidly changing market environment. The con...

From blown accounts to breakthrough moments — this episode of Traders and Haters breaks down 10 powerful trading lessons pulled from some of the biggest conversations of the past year. Hosts Max and Antonio “Lama” Lama revisit the best insights, mindset shifts, and trading strategies shared by top guests including Cue Banks, Maryam Rushdi, Rake Trades and more. Topics include: - Risk management mi...

Cue Banks joins the Traders and Haters Podcast to break down how he turned a trading addiction into a multi-million-dollar career. We get into his early losses, the mindset shift that changed everything, how he approaches risk and discipline today, and the real story behind life as a full-time forex and futures trader. In this episode: How Cue Banks went from blowing accounts to building wealth Th...

In this episode of Traders and Haters , we sit down with Maryam Rushdi , better known as The Curly Trader , futures trader, trading educator, and host on Tradeify TV . Maryam shares her journey in trading, what it takes to build a trusted personal brand in the finance space, and the mindset shifts traders need to survive long enough to succeed. We dive into trading psychology, content creation in...

On this episode of Traders and Haters , we sit down with AJ Campanella, CEO of Lucid Trading , to break down one of the biggest problems in the industry: misinformation on Trading Twitter. From fake P&Ls to misleading strategies, AJ explains what’s real, what’s not, and how traders get pulled in the wrong direction. More importantly, we dive into what actually works—covering trading psychology...

Most traders think the market is random. Rips doesn't. He walked away from high-stakes poker — the same tables as Phil Ivey — picked up the DOM, and built a trading style that proves edge is everything. In this episode of Traders and Haters, we sit down with Rips — popular trading streamer and former poker player — to break down why reading order flow is the closest thing to a superpower retail tr...

What do your trading habits actually look like… when nobody’s watching? In this episode of Traders and Haters , David Meraz (COO of Funded Futures Family) breaks down real prop firm data to expose how traders actually behave — from overtrading to risk management to stop loss usage. Not opinions. Not theory. Data from thousands of futures traders. We’re talking: How many trades people really take p...

In this episode of Traders and Haters, we sit down with NPZ Trading just hours after a $200,000 trading loss—and nothing is off limits. We break down what actually happened behind the trade, the emotional impact of taking a six-figure hit, and how experienced traders handle drawdowns in real time. NPZ shares his approach to risk management, futures trading strategy, and trader psychology, along wi...

Most traders think it’s a scam… until they get paid. In this episode of Traders and Haters , we sit down with Koach — host of the MOT Happy Hour and one of the most authentic voices in the live trading space. Before going live in front of thousands every day, Koach was skeptical of the entire industry. Like most retail traders, he thought the wins were fake, the gurus were lying, and nobody was ac...

Is the prop trading gold rush over? In this explosive episode of Traders and Haters , we sit down with Brett Simba, CEO of Tradeify , and he’s not pulling punches. Brett breaks down what he calls the coming “Affiliate Winter” — a major shift that could completely disrupt how prop firms, influencers, and trading communities make money. For years, affiliates have cashed in on commission-heavy models...

In this episode of Traders & Haters, Big Daddy Max and Lama sit down with one of the fastest-rising voices in retail trading — Isabella Costaval. Known for her ability to simplify complex trading concepts, Isabella has built a massive following by breaking down ICT (Inner Circle Trader) strategies, market structure, liquidity concepts, and institutional order flow in a way everyday traders can...

n this episode of Traders & Haters , Max and Lama sit down with Jake Ricci (RakeTrades) — a trader many consider “your favorite trader’s favorite trader.” Jake’s path into the markets wasn’t typical. Growing up with dyslexia, anxiety, and learning disabilities , school was a constant challenge. Yet he went on to build a reputation as one of the most respected voices in the online trading commu...

A live panel discussion featuring the Einstein of Wall Street, Peter Tuchman, as well as Wall Street legends Dan Cook, David Green and Rob Hoffman. One stage with over a billion dollars of verified profits, shares the trading secrets everyday traders need to know to compete with the institutions and hedge funds.

The conversation delves into the journey of the Maestro, from early trading experiences to personal and financial transformation. It explores the challenges, successes, and evolution of trading strategy, emphasizing the importance of discipline, confidence, and continuous improvement. The conversation covers the gamified experience of scalping, the importance of risk management and stop loss disci...

The origin story of the Pivot Hunter. Logan had just finished up a career as a Marine, and was doing military contracting work in dangerous combat zones overseas when he discovered trading and Big Daddy Max's Instagram page. Flash forward 18 months later, he's made over a million dollars in trading payouts, has left the military life behind and is now one of the most dangerous traders on the plane...

On the debut episode of the rebirth of Traders and Haters, Big Daddy Max interviews is now famous co-host "The Trading Lama" on his trading journey. Incredible nuggets of trading psychology and wisdom from the two hosts of the Legendary "Big Daddy Morning Show".