Desire To Trade Podcast | Forex Trading & Interviews with Highly Successful Traders 538: This Scalping Strategy Makes Me A Living (John Kurisko)
Dec 15, 2025
John Kurisko, known as DayTraderRockstar, is an expert day trader and educator specializing in scalping futures. He shares his scalping framework, highlighting how to read momentum and time entries using quad rotations and divergences. John discusses the importance of discipline in trading and how reducing frequency has improved his results. He introduces the concept of a 'super signal' and shares strict exit rules to maximize profits. With practical live examples, John guides listeners on managing risk and developing a successful trading mindset.
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From $12k Post-Office Start To Discipline
- John started trading in 1996 after quitting his job with about $12,000 and endured years of losing trades.
- He only found consistent success after creating a disciplined business plan and adapting a style to his personality.
Channels Predict Repeat Price Behavior
- Channels form from pivots and algorithms respect those trend lines.
- Use two points for a trend line and a third pivot to project the channel.
Stochastics = Momentum Engine
- Stochastics measure momentum, not just overbought/oversold.
- Divergences occur when momentum falls while price makes new highs or lows.
