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14/06/2026

How to SURVIVE a Volatile Market

Trading since 2008 has taught me one major lesson: Volatility isn't your enemy—it’s your biggest opportunity. But only if you know how to handle it.

If you want to survive crazy market conditions, you need to master these two rules:
1️⃣ Position Sizing: Never let a single trade wreck your account. Keep losses manageable.
2️⃣ Be Selective: Stop overtrading. Focus on 1 or 2 high-quality setups a day instead of chasing 20.

Remember: Survival comes first. Protect your capital, manage your risk, and let the best opportunities come to you.

08/06/2026

This 1 Mindset Shift Saved My Trading Career 📈

After 17 years in the trading industry, this is the #1 question I get: "How do I stop being fearful or overconfident?"

Here is the reality: You will never completely remove fear and greed. The goal isn't to kill the emotion—it's to stop letting it dictate your decisions.

The Fix? Shift your focus from the money to the process. Treat this trade as just 1 of the next 1,000 trades. Set your rules before you enter, and let your edge play out.

🧠 What’s your biggest struggle with trading psychology? Let me know below!

👇 Follow for daily tips on mastering the market mindset.

01/06/2026

What Traders Are Watching This Week! 📉 (June 1)

What is the dealing team watching this week? MarketMates CEO Sam breaks down the crucial geopolitical risks and economic data driving the markets starting June 1st.

From escalating Middle East tensions to Friday's massive US Non-Farm Payrolls data, here is what you need to know to stay ahead.

📅 Key Events This Week:
🔸 Middle East & Strait of Hormuz risks
🔸 Wednesday: Australian GDP (RBA watch)
🔸 Wednesday: BOJ Governor Ueda speech
🔸 Friday: US Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP)

💬 What are you trading this week? Let us know in the comments!

01/06/2026

The Truth About Retail Sentiment Indexes 📈

Why I Ignore Retail Sentiment Indicators (After 20 Years) 📊👇

Having spent nearly two decades working inside retail brokerages, I get asked a lot about retail sentiment data. Here is why I don’t rely on it:

Tiny sample size: It only represents a fraction of retail traders, not the whole market (and often not even the broker's entire client base).

Low market impact: Retail traders make up a very small percentage of global FX volume compared to institutions.

Some funds use it as a contrarian indicator, but for me, I'd rather stick to fundamentals, technicals, and strict risk management.

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27/05/2026

Building A Weekly Bias 🗓️💡
Replying to .bleexs.oks How to map out your weekly direction using sentiment and institutional positioning. 17 years of institutional FX experience distilled into how to read Leveraged Funds data. sentiment

25/05/2026

Market Watch: Week of May 25th 📉📈

The US & UK are off today, but the markets are ALREADY moving. President Trump’s US-Iran deal headlines just sent oil crashing 5%.

Here is what our dealing team is trading this week.

👇 What are you trading this week? Let me know below!

24/05/2026

What a Market Wizard Taught Me About Risk 🧠

I spent 17 years in the trading industry, and one of my greatest mentors was Dr. Van Tharp. He taught me that position sizing is the real key to mastering probability.

We built the Market Mates Marble Lab game so you can simulate trades and see the difference for yourself. It’s 100% free.

👇 Comment below for the link and test your strategy!

21/05/2026

Why Good Traders Focus on LOSING 📉

Want to become a better trader? Learn how to lose. 📉

After 17 years in the industry, the biggest trap I see is traders trying to avoid losses at all costs. Spoiler: it always leads to bigger losses. If you can handle a loss, stick to your plan, and move on, you’ll win in the long run.

👉 Hit follow for more honest trading insights!

18/05/2026

FOMC & CPI Breakdown | Week of May 18 🚨

How to trade a market when politics matters more than the data. AnyFix Broker CEO breaks down the macro playbook for the week of May 18.

What You’ll Learn This Week:

The Liquidity Trap: How Monday’s Canadian bank holiday affects early market volume.

The Volatility Anchors: How to manage risk around Tuesday’s Canadian CPI and Wednesday’s crucial FOMC meeting.

Geopolitical Wildcards: Why US-China talks and Middle East energy tensions mean you need to keep your position sizes disciplined.

💡 Trader Tip: When headlines override technical setups, widen your stops and prioritize capital preservation.

Educational purposes only. Trading involves risk.

13/05/2026

3 Steps to Fix Inconsistent Trading 🛠️

Stop looking for new strategies and start fixing your ex*****on. In this lesson, we break down the "Process-Driven" framework from The Consistent Trader.

The 3-Step Fix:
1️⃣ Identify the Leak: Where do your emotions override your plan? (e.g., Moving stops).
2️⃣ Create the Rule: Build a hard constraint (e.g., "I will not touch my stop once the trade is live").
3️⃣ Build the Process: Execute that rule daily until it becomes a habit.

Consistency in your actions is the only way to get consistency in your P&L. 📈

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