Trading education articles — psychology, technical analysis, prop firms, and more
A practical breakdown of Apex evaluation rules, common mistakes that blow accounts, and the risk management framework that actually gets traders funded.
Learn how FOMC rate decisions move markets and how futures traders can prepare for, trade during, and manage risk around these high-impact events.
A detailed comparison of Micro Nasdaq (MNQ) and standard Nasdaq (NQ) futures — contract specs, margin requirements, and how to know when you're ready to size up.
Learn how volume profile works, what POC, VAH, and VAL mean, and how to use volume profile levels for high-probability trade entries in futures markets.
Learn the best hours to trade ES futures across Asia, London, and New York sessions. Covers opening range, power hour, lunch chop, and key economic events to watch.
Learn the exact formula for calculating position size in futures trading, with worked examples for ES, NQ, and MNQ. Includes common mistakes and the 1% rule.
The Consumer Price Index report moves markets more than almost any other data release. Here's how to prepare, what to watch, and how to trade it.
A complete guide to journaling your trades effectively. Learn what to track, common journaling mistakes, and how a structured review process can transform your trading.
Learn what ICT order blocks are in plain English, how to identify bullish and bearish OBs on a chart, refinement techniques, and common mistakes that blow up accounts.