

Desire To Trade Podcast | Forex Trading & Interviews with Highly Successful Traders
Etienne Crete
The Desire To Trade Podcast has for goal to help you develop Forex trading skills for more freedom. I interviewed some of the most successful traders from around the world to uncover their lessons and help you become a more profitable trader.
This is the #1 trading podcast dedicated to helping you get profitable and scale up your trading!
This is the #1 trading podcast dedicated to helping you get profitable and scale up your trading!
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Apr 4, 2022 • 34min
344: Fully Automated Trading Systems - Matt DeLong (@mattdelong90)
Fully Automated Trading System In episode 344 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, Etienne sits down wth full-time automated trading systems developer Matt DeLong. He is a pro when it comes to mastering algo trading and strategy development. Matt will teach you how you can create fully automated trading systems that can be run fairly hands-off. Let's get started!!! Listen to Matt DeLong's previous interview (2019) Watch the video interview here In This Episode, You'll Learn... 0:15 Introduction 0:51 What has Matt done since his last interview with Etienne 3:15 Why Matt's algo was originally a Long only strategy 4:50 How Matt constructs algorithmic trading strategies 7:06 Why algos should look at multiple timeframes 7:41 Is Matt an algo trader or algo manager? 8:54 How can someone using algo protect their capital 10:55 How Matt monitors his algo trades 13:00 How can you know when you need to replace an algo 15:08 How can you know that the market conditions have changed 17:12 How can you get started with being an algo trader 19:53 Why Tradingview data works well for Matt 21:13 How can you determine if a strategy is good from its statistics 24:54 What platform does Matt use to be able to trade on multiple brokers 26:50 How can you get an algo built for trading 28:26 What is Matt's preferred programming platform for trading 29:31 Where to find Matt DeLong 29:47 What does Matt do at Real Life Trading And much more! What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! DesireToTRADE's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: Pepperstone (special signup offer) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) Desire To TRADE Academy About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes How To Matt DeLong? TradingView Twitter What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

Mar 28, 2022 • 40min
343: Consistent Forex Trading Tips - Paul Wallace (@FxTraderPaul)
Consistent Forex Trading Tips In episode 343 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, I sit down with full-time trader and ex-military Paul Wallace to discuss his tips for consistent Forex trading. Having been in the trenches for several years, Paul knows how to turn around almost any trader, and his Forex trading tips are very applicable to anyone looking to become a consistently profitable trader. Let's get started!!! Listen to Paul Wallace's previous interview (2016) Watch the video interview here In This Episode, You'll Learn... 0:15 Introduction 0:24 Who is Paul Wallace and what he does 1:58 How a military background helped Paul as a trader 5:14 How to do a self trader debrief 8:33 Why trader checklists so important for your success 12:10 Paul's tricks to follow your trading plan checklist 14:45 How can a trader follow a trading plan in current market conditions 17:01 Striking the balance between waiting and acting in trading 20:16 Do you need GOALS as a trader? 24:51 How simple trading plans help professional traders 27:01 How social media affects new traders 28:47 Should you learn from others online or try by yourself? 30:10 What should traders focus on during this type of markets 34:35 How to trade the evolving situation with Ukraine and Russia 37:49 Where to find Paul Wallace And much more! What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! DesireToTRADE's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: Pepperstone (special signup offer) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) Desire To TRADE Academy About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes How To Find Paul Wallace? Blog Twitter What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

Mar 21, 2022 • 32min
342: Professional Trader Tips & Strategy - Dave Floyd (@AspenTrading10)
Professional Trader Tips & Strategy In episode 342 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, I sit down with full-time professional trader Dave Floyd. We cover his best trading tips & go through his trading strategy. Join us in learning from these professional trader tips & make sure to post your favorite advice in the comments! Let's get started!!! Listen to Dave Floyd's previous interview (2016) Watch the video interview here In This Episode, You'll Learn... 0:15 Introduction 0:34 What has changed with David trading since his last interview 2:26 How David calculates his Support and Resistance areas for algo trading 4:40 Why David's trading zones are different 7:03 Showcase of how to use these Support and Resistance zones 10:52 Basic trading strategy using Support and Resistance zones 14:48 How Dave trades markets when there are no zones 16:40 How to know if a zone will hold or break 19:10 When you should stop trading with the trend 20:38 How has the market evolved in the past 5 years 22:56 What is Dave's advice for traders to adapt to the current markets 26:06 How to choose what market to focus your trading on 28:12 Should traders move to different markets 29:52 What is the trader learning curve 30:58 Where to find David Floyd And much more! What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! Charts Discussed in the podcast To see all the charts watch the video interview DesireToTRADE's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: Pepperstone (special signup offer) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) Desire To TRADE Academy About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes How To Find Dave Floyd? Aspen Trading Group Twitter Facebook What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

Mar 14, 2022 • 36min
341: Trading Mindset Secrets Of The Best Traders - Andrew Menaker (@Andrew_Menaker)
Trading Mindset Secrets Of The Best Traders In episode 340 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, Etienne interviews trading psychologist Dr. Andrew Menaker. We discuss the trading mindset of the best traders. What are things the greatest traders do to improve their trading psychology & mindset? You'll find out by watching this video! Let's get started!!! Listen to Andrew Menaker's previous interview (2016) Watch the video interview here In This Episode, You'll Learn... 0:15 Introduction 0:36 What has Andrew done since his last interview with Etienne 3:39 Why Andrew went from military consultant to trader 5:01 How trading helps you grow and become better 6:30 How to train to deal with risk and discomfort as a trader 7:52 How can you know what works to improve your trading mindset 10:29 What Andrew would tell to an emotional trader 11:20 Why personal development is so hard 14:07 Why professional traders need coaches 15:27 Why do some goals hinder your trading 16:33 What professional traders do differently than retail traders 17:38 Why you are doing risk management wrong 19:51 Does journaling matter for professional traders 21:29 What to do if you hate journaling 22:35 How your childhood affects how you trade 27:29 How can you turn your weaknesses into strengths in trading 29:00 How coaches keep successful traders successful 30:07 What are the advantages of a retail trader over professional traders 32:24 What it takes to migrate from bank trader to hedge fund trader 33:43 Where to find Andrew Menaker And much more! What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! DesireToTRADE's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: Pepperstone (special signup offer) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) Desire To TRADE Academy About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes How To Find Dr. Menaker? Website LinkedIn Twitter What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

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Mar 7, 2022 • 48min
340: Creating A Winning Trading Strategy (Ultimate Process!) - Brent Penfold
Creating A Winning Trading Strategy (Ultimate Process!) In episode 340 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, Etienne sits down with Brent Penfold to discuss his process for creating a winning trading strategy in any market (Forex, stocks, futures, crypto, etc.). You'll find out how to create a profitable trading strategy like a pro! Let's get started!!! Listen to Brent Penfold's previous interview (2020) Watch the video interview here In This Episode, You'll Learn... 0:15 Introduction 0:39 Brent talks about his new book "The Universal Tactics of Successful Trend Trading" 2:50 How does Brent recommends traders to start learning 6:10 How can you use Risk of Ruin in your trading 14:43 How to develop a profitable strategy, step by step 25:14 The 2 keys of a profitable strategy 25:38 How to measure strategy robustness 30:16 Why Brent looks to trade the same in all markets 32:15 The 3rs step of a profitable strategy (sensitivity analysis) 37:38 Last step before trading a strategy live (test procedure) 39:18 Recap: How to build a profitable trading strategy 40:46 Should you trade discretionary or code all your strategies 44:48 Where to find Brent Penfold And much more! What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! DesireToTRADE's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: Pepperstone (special signup offer) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) Desire To TRADE Academy About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes How To Find Brent Penfold? Website What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

Feb 28, 2022 • 36min
339: Fund Manager's Priceless Tips To Succeed In Trading - James Whelan (@jameswhelan42)
Fund Manager's Priceless Tips To Succeed In Trading In episode 339 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, Etienne discusses a fund manager's priceless tips to succeed in trading with James Whelan. You'll get to learn more about how to succeed in trading. Watch the video to find out! Let's get started!!! Listen to James Whelan previous interview (2019) Watch the video interview here In This Episode, You'll Learn... 0:15 Introduction 0:39 What has changed with James Whelan's trading since his last interview 2:55 What does an investment manager do? 5:06 How James decides what investments his funds go into 8:40 How James fund does market timing 10:52 How fund managers know when the trades are wrong 13:36 How James takes profitable trade exits (the profitable stop) 16:52 How VFS does crypto investments 20:15 Why James thinks bitcoin still can go higher 23:03 James advice for anyone trying to start a fund 24:00 How can a trader land a hedge fund job 28:00 How to stay as a top trader even in long losing streaks 33:46 Where to find James Whelan And much more! What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! DesireToTRADE's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: Pepperstone (special signup offer) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) Desire To TRADE Academy About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes How To Find James Whelan? VFS Group James Whelan on Twitter What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

Feb 21, 2022 • 55min
338: Full-Time Income From Systematic Trading - Adam Grimes (@AdamHGrimes)
Full-Time Income From Systematic Trading In episode 338 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, I sit down with full-time trading legend Adam Grimes. Being a systematic trader with a hint of discretion, Adam has been transitioning to fully systematic trading over the past few years. You'll get to learn more about what it takes to generate a full-time income from systematic trading! Let's get started!!! Listen to Adam Grimes previous interview (2016) Watch the video interview here In This Episode, You'll Learn... 0:00 Start 0:15 Introduction 0:35 What has Adam Grimes done since his last interview with Etienne 2:13 How Adam has adapted to markets moving less than before 6:55 How Etienne has adapted to the changing markets 7:32 Why a trader needs to keep evolving 8:30 How a high R:R can be bad for your psychology 10:28 Why beginner traders lose money with high R:R strategies 11:11 What role does creativity play in trading 16:16 Why AI sometimes doesn't work great in trading 23:21 How to beat AI with discretionary trading 27:46 How trading got more complicated over time 33:52 Does more people having access to data change the game? 37:20 Why Adam wants to become a systematic trader. 42:24 Does a systematic trader need to learn to code? 49:30 Where to find Adam Grimes 50:52 Why you need to be careful who you learn from And much more! What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! DesireToTRADE's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: Pepperstone (special signup offer) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) Desire To TRADE Academy About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes Where to find Adam Grimes! Blog Facebook Twitter Adam's Book The Art and Science of Technical Analysis: Market Structure, Price Action, and Trading Strategies What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

Feb 14, 2022 • 43min
337: "Train Your Brain To Make A Ton Of Money Trading" - Rande Howell
"Train Your Brain To Make A Ton Of Money Trading" In episode 337 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, Etienne sits down with trading psychologist Rande Howell to discuss how to train your brain to make money trading. He is the author of Mindful Trading: Mastering Your Emotions and Your Inner Game. Let's get started!!! Listen to Rande Howell's previous interview Watch the video here In This Episode, You'll Learn... 0:15 Start 0:12 Introduction 1:08 What has Rande Howel done since his last interview 3:30 What is uncertainty in trading and how to deal with it 7:16 How to stop having big winning and losing swings in trading 12:37 Why visualization and meditation are so important for traders 15:27 What are the top factors that hijack your trading 18:39 How your inner critic stifles your trader growth 25:03 How can you beat your inner critic 27:59 What's the difference between people who have success from those that don't 32:01 What differentiates traders that fall and recover from those that don't 34:21 How should a trader start to learn and get coaching 36:51 Why you need to learn to understand your emotions 37:55 Where to find Rande Howell 41:15 Rande last-minute advice for traders And much more! What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! Resources Mentioned New video in our successfully Trading Forex in 2020 Series with Pepperstone DesireToTRADE's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: Pepperstone (special signup offer) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) Desire To TRADE Academy About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes Where to find Rande Howell! MyTradersStatefMind.com Youtube What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

Feb 7, 2022 • 39min
336: The Power Of A Trade Journal - Steve Ward
The Power Of A Trade Journal In episode 336 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, Etienne discusses with trader psychologist Steve Ward on the power of a trade journal. We discuss how to create an effective Forex trading journal & use it to become a better trader. Steve Ward is an expert at trading psychology. Learn more about the TradersMind journal: https://www.tradersmindjournal.com/ (use the code EC20 to get 20% off) Listen to Steve Ward's previous interview Watch the video here Topics Covered In This Episode 0:00 Start 0:15 Introduction 0:42 Who is Steve Ward and what he does 1:53 Why habits are so important for success in trading 3:43 How can you improve your habits as a trader 8:32 How to figure out what works best for you (who you are) 13:04 How to adapt a strategy to your personality 16:47 Why Steve went back to create a paper trading journal instead of online 20:07 Quick overview of Steve Ward mindset journal and how to use it 23:24 Why successful traders need journals 25:43 Why a mindset journal is best for short to mid-term time-frame traders. 29:40 How to build the habit of journaling for MASSIVE trading improvements 33:49 How can you make your own basic mindset journal 36:38 Where to find Steve Ward and much more What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! Desire To Trade's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) Desire To Trade Academy About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes How To Find Steve Ward? TradeAtYourBest Linkedin TradersMind journal (use the code EC20 to get 20% off) What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

Jan 31, 2022 • 36min
335: "This Trading Mindset Will Make You Wealthy" - Jeremy Newsome (@Newsomenuggets)
"This Trading Mindset Will Make You Wealthy" In episode 335 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, Etienne sits down with full-time day trader Jerremy Newsome. They discuss trading mindset and how to develop the trader mindset you need to succeed. Listen to Jeremy Newsome's previous interview Watch the video here Topics Covered In This Episode 0:00 Start 0:15 Introduction 0:49 What has changed with Jerremy Newsome since his last interview with Etienne 1:36 How Jerremy added crypto trading to his portfolio 4:11 Why Jerremy Newsome gives away 10-20% of his income 6:09 How Jerremy uses his money mindset to be a better trader 7:46 What Jerremy recommends to people who want to start trading but have trouble with money 11:41 Jerremy shares the grind in his trading development 13:34 Why drive is extremely important for success in life and trading 16:00 What habits have helped Jerremy improve as a trader 19:52 Why figuring out what really matters for you is key for success 21:48 Jerremy Newsome signature trade setups 27:47 How Jerremy developed his trading strategy 32:04 Why it missing trades doesn't matter 34:31 Where to find Jerremy Newsome and much more What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! Desire To Trade's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) Desire To Trade Academy About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes How To Find Jerremy Newsome? Email: Jerremy@reallifetrading.com LIVE TRADING ROOM FREE WEEK Real Life Trading Youtube LinkedIn Twitter Facebook What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!


