trading forex

2025-10-18

A 30-Year Test of an Oil Trading Strategy

When most people think about long-term investing, they picture stocks, not barrels of oil. Brent oil, the stuff that fuels our cars and heats our homes, is usually seen as a trader's game—too volatile for a buy-and-hold approach. After all, it’s been a cornerstone of the global economy for 50 years, playing a key role in everything from transportation to electricity, and its price swings are legendary. For anyone interested in , commodities like oil often seem off-limits compared to traditional .

Investment

2025-10-11

Sometimes the Best Trade Is No Trade at All

I woke up late this morning, even for my standards. The last few days have been draining, and I’m starting to feel the effects of writing two books nearly back-to-back. I’ve discovered that sitting at a laptop and typing for hours on end doesn’t burn many calories, so I’ve been hitting the gym hard. The result? I’m sore, craving protein shakes, and sleeping for 10 hours straight. Moderation has never been my thing.

Finance

2025-10-11

Sometimes the Smartest Trade Is Walking Away

Some mornings, the market is quiet. With little major economic news on the docket, you get a chance to focus purely on price action, which is a welcome change of pace. On days like this, the most important part of isn't finding a setup, but having the discipline to wait for one.

Investment

2025-10-11

Walking Through My Forex Trades on an Active Monday

Some Mondays start with a jolt. I woke up to find my position in the Japanese yen had gone absolutely wild overnight. It blew past my initial profit target, so I didn’t hesitate—I closed the trade immediately, taking both lots off the table at 117.20. I could have tried to manage it for more, but my profit target was originally 116.80. Anything above that felt like a gift, and my trading plan is so ingrained now that following the rules is second nature. This kind of is a great way to start the week, but it's crucial not to let an early win go to your head. It was time to refocus.

Side Hustle

2025-10-11

How I Read the Forex Market on a Sunday

On a Sunday afternoon, I like to get a feel for the early market action. My approach to often starts by pulling up the 180-minute chart for the yen, and this week I saw exactly what I expected: the price was moving sideways in a tight range. This is pretty standard for the start of the week as the wakes up with the Sydney and Tokyo sessions.

Finance

2025-10-11

A Trader’s Mindset and a Live Trading Session

It feels a little strange to be nearing the end of this month-long project. For the last 25 days, I’ve been thinking out loud, and sharing this process with you has been incredibly insightful. It’s forced me to deconstruct my own trading habits—actions that had become so second nature they were almost subconscious. I was trained to see specific chart setups and simply react.

Side Hustle

2025-10-11

A Real-Time Forex Trade and the Mindset Behind It

I’m having a pretty light day, mostly rereading the manuscript for a book that will be in your hands by summer. It’s a surreal feeling, turning these typed words into a hardcover book. With my deadline just five days away, I’m trying to cram in a few last-minute charts and edits.

Finance

2025-10-11

How I Avoid Chasing Trades in the Forex Market

It’s not even 4:30 A.M., and I’m pretty sure there isn’t enough Earl Grey tea in all of Florida to get me going. But I promised myself I’d be up early, so here I am. As I scan the charts, I can see the USD/CHF is still on my radar, and the Canadian dollar is continuing its slide. My first thought, and my first warning to myself, is simple: don’t revenge trade.

Finance

2025-10-11

My Forex Trading Process on a Busy News Day

With major economic news like Initial Claims and Crude Inventories scheduled for release, I knew the morning would be active. On days like this, you’re essentially working against a deadline, trying to get your positions set before the data drops. My focus immediately went to the USD/CAD pair.

Investment