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    Which broker to use if you're starting a prop firm?

    Intresting concept. I ask AI about futures brokers that white label their platforms and the answer was .... there are several futures brokerages that offer white label trading platforms for smaller companies. Here are a few examples: Haywood Financial Technology provides a white label trading...
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    Risk Management is the answer

    First, thanks for sharing Volpri. I've learned a considerable lot from you! And with you typically aiming for 1 to 8 points on ES, how many points is your SL when scalping ES?
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    MetaTrader5 vs CQG Desktop

    I currently use ThinkOrSwim for stocks and i want to open an account for trading ES and NQ Futures. Looks like AMP Futures offers 2 free platforms, the MetaTrader5 downloadable and the web based CQG Desktop. Which of the two do you recomend for simplicity?
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    Anyone else self-sabotage?

    https://neurosciencenews.com/cognition-bright-light-25973/ i wonder if i might benefit from more light
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    Line chart users?

    Today i used line charts and was up 10% in 21 minutes. I've been trading since 1987 when i had to phone my broker at a pay phone to place a trade, long before cell phones and online trading. Until this day i still go back and forth between bar charts and line charts. Once again I'm trying to...
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    The EV transition is real

    There is talk about embedding electric charging infrastructure in highways to allow vehicles to charge while driving. The search results provide several examples of this technology being developed and tested: Researchers at Cornell University are developing technology that can charge electric...
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    My Daytrading Plan

    I agree there in no value in complaining. Success stems from embracing continuous self-accountability. This principle is the cornerstone of achieving victory in any endeavor. Simply accepting and absorbing this belief so that it becomes part of your character. You are welcome to share what...
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    My Daytrading Plan

    Nothing works all of the time. What works better for you?
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    My Daytrading Plan

    Jot down a predetermined maximum loss by looking at the most recent area of support. Many times the volatile low priced stocks i trade will blow right through my max loss exit, but having a predetermined written stop is the best safeguard i can do. Buying after a mini pullback when price starts...
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    My Daytrading Plan

    You are on the right path. I think you have mostly answered your own question in that you might benefit from taking a closer look at what instruments you trade. Lower priced small caps will have more volatility and may allow you more success. That and maybe you are trying to capture too much %...
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    Can AI and a supercomputer beat the markets?

    I can identify. I have the book "Trading the Ross Hook" by Joe Ross which currently sells for $520.00 on Amazon. It's highly regarded but i didn't find it easy to read. Maybe I'll try again later.
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    Think or Swim for scalping stocks. ...what am I missing?

    I never used Sim so i can't say for sure but seems unlikely. My hold time usually ranges from 6 seconds to 3 minutes with an average of 40 seconds. The very best advice i can give is to ... 1) configure your end of day reporting trade log with all the metrics you feel are important 2) comitt...
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    My Daytrading Plan

    Hi Quanto - i no longer use a only one stock / one ETF approach, but when i did i always traded 2 ETFs, trading either TQQQ / SQQQ combo or the SOXL / SOXS combo. That way you can always go long and always be trading with the direction of the trend as seen here...
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    Can AI and a supercomputer beat the markets?

    Gemini is Google and knows i am a conservative right winger from my surfing habits. When i ask it a legitmate question about a specific people group, it cautioned me againist being judgemental. I then replied to Gemini asking wasn't it being judgemental in assuming i was racist when in fact i...
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    Think or Swim for scalping stocks. ...what am I missing?

    I scalp every day using TOS. I always use market orders and i trade high volume stocks and ETFs. I've used it for years and my one major complaint, which occured more frequently with Ameritrade than with Schwab is, there will be a day every once in a while where you can input a market order and...
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    firms

    Advantages of Proprietary Trading Firms: Higher Profit Potential: Proprietary traders can leverage their profits, leading to significant gains without hidden fees Autonomy and Flexibility: Traders enjoy independence in executing trades based on personal strategies and market insights...
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    Techniques for Day Trading the ES, NQ, YM, MES, MNQ, and MYM

    Happy Saturday Volpri. You sir are one of my must read contributors here and i value your thoughts. I have a question for you. Within the context of holding 5 to 40 seconds, have you experimented with 10 second and 5 second charts and if so, were you able to find them better than 1 minute charts?
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    Techniques for Day Trading the ES, NQ, YM, MES, MNQ, and MYM

    Hi Volpri - I always enjoy your post and i definitely have learned from your writings. I only trade stocks and ETFs and my knowledge of futures is limited. I think you favor the ES over the other futures mentioned in the title of this post. Please elaborate on why you prefer ES. AI says scalpers...
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    discipline in trading

    Legends just don't care" suggests a progression in maturity and priorities. It implies that boys seek attention, men desire respect, and legends are indifferent to external validation. This concept highlights growth beyond seeking external validation to valuing respect and eventually reaching a...
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    Do you use a Mac?

    Google has stopped making its own Chromebooks, but other manufacturers continue to produce them. The Verge reported that there are no new Google-made Chromebooks on the horizon. However, various other manufacturers such as Lenovo, Acer, ASUS, and HP are still actively producing Chromebooks with...
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