

The Day Trading Show
Austin Silver
Welcome to The Day Trading Show, hosted by entrepreneur, and co-owner of ASFX, Austin Silver. In this podcast you'll find trading content specifically designed to help you make better trading decisions going forward. Most of these episodes have videos that go with them - linked in the individual show notes. Please subscribe and leave a review. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.
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Mar 28, 2026 • 1h 13min
The Biggest Lie About Trading Strategies (EXPOSED)
This week's roundtable brings together Lawrence Brisco, Chris Drysdale, Clay Hodges, and Zack Boyajian for a deep dive into the technical and psychological foundations of profitable trading — no matter what strategy or prop firm you use.Sponsor: 📊 Prop Firm Match🧠 Objectively compare prop firms by rules, drawdown, payouts, and scalability💰 Use code MATCH to save with any firm listed🔗 https://www.propfirmmatch.com/?a_aid=asfx Topics covered:- Are A+ setups real, or are traders using them wrong?- Can indicators actually make you profitable?- The truth about risk/reward and positive expectancy- Scalping vs. day trading vs. swing trading — where's the real edge?- Trend trading vs. counter-trend trading for new traders- How much time should you actually spend at the desk?- Is back testing worth it, or are you just curve-fitting?- Why journaling your trades isn't optionalWith over 30 combined years of trading experience on the panel, this episode is packed with honest, no-BS perspectives that beginner and intermediate traders can actually apply.Listen twice — there's a lot here.🚀 Level Up Your Trading with ASFX🎓 Free Futures Course🔥 Start learning the basics with Futures 101🔗 https://www.asfx.biz/futures101 🎥 Join My Live Trading Streams💬 Watch me trade LIVE every morning – breakdowns, setups, and strategy!🔗 https://www.asfx.biz/First🏆 Prop Firms – Save Up to 50% with code ASFX🔗 Top One Futures → https://www.asfx.biz/tof🔗 Take Profit Trader → https://www.asfx.biz/tpt🧠 Master Your Stats with TradeZella💰 Use code ASFX for 20% off🔗 https://www.asfx.biz/TZ 🧱 Save on Bookmap🔍 See the order flow like never before🔗 https://www.asfx.biz/bookmap

Mar 21, 2026 • 1h 40min
Futures Prop Firms: Everything You Need To Know
Many people believe trading is a 'money printer,' but it's more accurately described as a money multiplier; it takes capital to make money. This video explores the realities of making money trading and the psychological aspects involved.We also discuss issues within the prop firm space, where some traders may be receiving payouts prematurely, affecting the true nature of trading for a living. Understanding trading psychology is key to sustained success.Sponsor: 📊 Prop Firm Match🧠 Objectively compare prop firms by rules, drawdown, payouts, and scalability💰 Use code MATCH to save with any firm listed🔗 https://www.propfirmmatch.com/?a_aid=asfx 🚀 Level Up Your Trading with ASFX🎓 Free Futures Course🔥 Start learning the basics with Futures 101🔗 https://www.asfx.biz/futures101 🎥 Join My Live Trading Streams💬 Watch me trade LIVE every morning – breakdowns, setups, and strategy!🔗 https://www.asfx.biz/First🏆 Prop Firms – Save Up to 50% with code ASFX🔗 Top One Futures → https://www.asfx.biz/tof🔗 Take Profit Trader → https://www.asfx.biz/tpt🧠 Master Your Stats with TradeZella💰 Use code ASFX for 20% off🔗 https://www.asfx.biz/TZ 🧱 Save on Bookmap🔍 See the order flow like never before🔗 https://www.asfx.biz/bookmap

Mar 14, 2026 • 55min
Tanner's BREAKOUT YEAR +$232,000 In Trading Profits!
Tanner Owings — also known as The Strong Trader — just had his breakout year in the markets, pulling in over $232,000 in trading profits in 2025.Sponsor: 📊 Prop Firm Match🧠 Objectively compare prop firms by rules, drawdown, payouts, and scalability💰 Use code MATCH to save with any firm listed🔗 https://www.propfirmmatch.com/?a_aid=asfx In this episode, we sit down and break down exactly what changed for Tanner, how he found his edge trading options and futures, and the mindset shifts that helped him level up as a trader.We go deep on:• The strategies Tanner uses to find high-probability trades• How he combines options and futures in his trading approach• The lessons that turned 2025 into his most profitable year yet• The reality of trading with prop firms• His experience with firms like Top One Futures, Topstep, and TakeProfitTraderIf you're trying to become a consistently profitable trader, this conversation is packed with insights about risk, discipline, and building a repeatable edge in the markets.Connect with Tanner - www.instagram.com/thestrongtrader 🚀 Level Up Your Trading with ASFX🎓 Free Futures Course🔥 Start learning the basics with Futures 101🔗 https://www.asfx.biz/futures101 🎥 Join My Live Trading Streams💬 Watch me trade LIVE every morning – breakdowns, setups, and strategy!🔗 https://www.asfx.biz/First🏆 Prop Firms – Save Up to 50% with code ASFX🔗 Top One Futures → https://www.asfx.biz/tof🔗 Take Profit Trader → https://www.asfx.biz/tpt🧠 Master Your Stats with TradeZella💰 Use code ASFX for 20% off🔗 https://www.asfx.biz/TZ 🧱 Save on Bookmap🔍 See the order flow like never before🔗 https://www.asfx.biz/bookmap 💊 Edge Supplements – Fuel Your Performance💰 Use code ASFX for a discount🔗 https://www.edge.shop/ASFX

Mar 7, 2026 • 43min
Why The Best Traders Don't Care About Risk/Reward Ratios
Austin sits down with Forex Ike to talk about prop firms, scalping, negative risk-to-reward trading, and why so many traders overcomplicate the path to profitability. Ike explains how he keeps trading simple with basic support and resistance, quick NQ scalps, and a mindset built around taking consistent payouts instead of chasing huge wins. The conversation covers part-time trading, evals vs. instant funded accounts, copy trading, social media’s impact on trader expectations, and why too much information can actually make you worse. Ike has taken futures prop payouts from firms like Top One Futures, Topstep, and more!! Sponsor: 📊 Prop Firm Match🧠 Objectively compare prop firms by rules, drawdown, payouts, and scalability💰 Use code MATCH to save with any firm listed🔗 https://www.propfirmmatch.com/?a_aid=asfx 🚀 Level Up Your Trading with ASFX🎓 Free Futures Course🔥 Start learning the basics with Futures 101🔗 https://www.asfx.biz/futures101 🎥 Join My Live Trading Streams💬 Watch me trade LIVE every morning – breakdowns, setups, and strategy!🔗 https://www.asfx.biz/First🏆 Prop Firms – Save Up to 50% with code ASFX🔗 Top One Futures → https://www.asfx.biz/tof🔗 Take Profit Trader → https://www.asfx.biz/tpt🧠 Master Your Stats with TradeZella💰 Use code ASFX for 20% off🔗 https://www.asfx.biz/TZ 🧱 Save on Bookmap🔍 See the order flow like never before🔗 https://www.asfx.biz/bookmap 💊 Edge Supplements – Fuel Your Performance💰 Use code ASFX for a discount🔗 https://www.edge.shop/ASFX

Feb 28, 2026 • 47min
Stacking Payouts & Avoiding Prop Firm Drama w/ Zach Arbucci
In this episode, I sit down with Zach Arbucci for round three, and we go deep on what actually matters if you’re serious about making it in prop firm trading.Sponsor: 📊 Prop Firm Match🧠 Objectively compare prop firms by rules, drawdown, payouts, and scalability💰 Use code MATCH to save with any firm listed🔗 https://www.propfirmmatch.com/?a_aid=asfx We start with a reality check:If you’ve got a family, a full-time job, and you’re trying to learn how to trade — it’s going to be hard. There’s no shortcut around that.From there, we break down:- Why the real goal isn’t “more payouts”… it’s spending less on prop firms- Funded vs. eval accounts — what new traders should actually be doing- Why chasing one payout and resetting accounts kills long-term ROI- The power of getting two payouts from the same accounts (10x ROI mindset shift)- Futures vs. CFDs (NQ vs. NAS100) and why contract structure matters- The psychological shift that comes with daily payouts — and why it can make you want to trade your own capitalZach also talks about:- His recent trading rut- December & January payout runs- The difference between streaming to thousands online vs. speaking live at Bootcamp- Blending ICT concepts with volume profile and developing your own identity as a traderThis episode is a mix of mindset, structure, risk management, and the evolution from prop firm payouts to thinking like a capital allocator.🚀 Level Up Your Trading with ASFX🎓 Free Futures Course🔥 Start learning the basics with Futures 101🔗 https://www.asfx.biz/futures101 🎥 Join My Live Trading Streams💬 Watch me trade LIVE every morning – breakdowns, setups, and strategy!🔗 https://www.asfx.biz/First🏆 Prop Firms – Save Up to 50% with code ASFX🔗 Top One Futures → https://www.asfx.biz/tof🔗 Take Profit Trader → https://www.asfx.biz/tpt🧠 Master Your Stats with TradeZella💰 Use code ASFX for 20% off🔗 https://www.asfx.biz/TZ 🧱 Save on Bookmap🔍 See the order flow like never before🔗 https://www.asfx.biz/bookmap 💊 Edge Supplements – Fuel Your Performance💰 Use code ASFX for a discount🔗 https://www.edge.shop/ASFX

Feb 21, 2026 • 54min
I Spent Years Learning How To Trade | Here's The Shortcut!
In this episode, I sit down with Dan Cooke to unpack one of the most honest conversations we’ve had about what trading really is — and what it isn’t.Sponsor: 📊 Prop Firm Match🧠 Objectively compare prop firms by rules, drawdown, payouts, and scalability💰 Use code MATCH to save with any firm listed🔗 https://www.propfirmmatch.com/?a_aid=asfx Dan drops a line early that sets the tone: “Trading is an excellent money accelerator… but a terrible money generator.”We dive into:- Why trading should not be viewed as a guaranteed 9-to-5 paycheck- The dangerous mindset of “I hate my boss, I’ll learn to trade in 3 months”- Why full-time trading doesn’t have to be the goal- Using trading as supplemental income instead of a pressure cooker- How chasing consistency the wrong way destroys expectationsDan shares his wild origin story — discovering trading while locked down in Shanghai during the 2022 COVID restrictions. What started as boredom and excess savings turned into a deep dive through YouTube University, indicator strategies, and eventually the painful realization that “easy systems” don’t work. One of the biggest shifts for him? Watching real traders execute live. Seeing the trades happen in the moment — not hindsight screenshots — brought strategy to life and gave him the conviction to finally start. We also talk about:- Fear of losing money causing “perpetual learning mode”- The moment his wife told him to stop studying and start trading- Why most traders delay execution because they’re avoiding discomfort- The importance of realistic expectations around payoutsThis episode is about maturity. It’s about understanding that trading can amplify capital — but it’s not a salary replacement machine. It’s about building skill while keeping pressure manageable. And it’s about recognizing that the path to consistency requires execution, not endless preparation.🚀 Level Up Your Trading with ASFX🎓 Free Futures Course🔥 Start learning the basics with Futures 101🔗 https://www.asfx.biz/futures101 🎥 Join My Live Trading Streams💬 Watch me trade LIVE every morning – breakdowns, setups, and strategy!🔗 https://www.asfx.biz/First🏆 Prop Firms – Save Up to 50% with code ASFX🔗 Top One Futures → https://www.asfx.biz/tof🔗 Take Profit Trader → https://www.asfx.biz/tpt🧠 Master Your Stats with TradeZella💰 Use code ASFX for 20% off🔗 https://www.asfx.biz/TZ 🧱 Save on Bookmap🔍 See the order flow like never before🔗 https://www.asfx.biz/bookmap 💊 Edge Supplements – Fuel Your Performance💰 Use code ASFX for a discount🔗 https://www.edge.shop/ASFX

Feb 7, 2026 • 44min
How To Trade Auction Market Theory w/ Chris Drysdale
Austin Silver sits down with Chris Drysdale for a tactical VWAP Wave breakdown built on auction market theory: markets are either in balance (rotation/value) or price discovery (trend), and the edge comes from matching the setup to the condition across timeframes. Chris explains how he uses VWAP (Globex/weekly/monthly), deviation bands, volume profile/value areas, and POC to find high-probability zones, then executes with defined max risk and targets the next logical level.Sponsor: 📊 Prop Firm Match🧠 Objectively compare prop firms by rules, drawdown, payouts, and scalability💰 Use code MATCH to save with any firm listed🔗 https://www.propfirmmatch.com/?a_aid=asfx They also hit the real reason traders don’t get paid: overtrading. The payout guys keep it simple—one or two instruments, one or two favorite setups, hit them in an hour or two, then stop. Chris shares practical discipline “hacks,” plus the biggest mistake he sees: calling breakouts too early—wait for acceptance before labeling price discovery.Connect with Chris - https://traderdrysdale.com/ 🚀 Level Up Your Trading with ASFX🎓 Free Futures Course🔥 Start learning the basics with Futures 101🔗 https://www.asfx.biz/futures101 🎥 Join My Live Trading Streams💬 Watch me trade LIVE every morning – breakdowns, setups, and strategy!🔗 https://www.asfx.biz/First🏆 Prop Firms – Save Up to 50% with code ASFX🔗 Top One Futures → https://www.asfx.biz/tof🔗 Take Profit Trader → https://www.asfx.biz/tpt🧠 Master Your Stats with TradeZella💰 Use code ASFX for 20% off🔗 https://www.asfx.biz/TZ 🧱 Save on Bookmap🔍 See the order flow like never before🔗 https://www.asfx.biz/bookmap 💊 Edge Supplements – Fuel Your Performance💰 Use code ASFX for a discount🔗 https://www.edge.shop/ASFX

Jan 31, 2026 • 1h 3min
My First Year As A Profitable Prop Trader | Tyler Davis Shares His Story!
First year PROFITABLE!! Tyler Davis and Austin Silver sit down to discuss the journey to achieving consistent trading profits and the learning curve involved in day trading on a live stream. Sponsor: 📊 Prop Firm Match🧠 Objectively compare prop firms by rules, drawdown, payouts, and scalability💰 Use code MATCH to save with any firm listed🔗 https://www.propfirmmatch.com/?a_aid=asfx Tyler shares his experiences with futures trading, including successful prop firm payouts from firms like Topstep, MFF, and Top One Futures. It's a look into the reality of trading for a living and managing a funded trading account. 📈Connect with Tyler - http://instagram.com/risklifenews 🚀 Level Up Your Trading with ASFX🎓 Free Futures Course🔥 Start learning the basics with Futures 101🔗 https://www.asfx.biz/futures101 🎥 Join My Live Trading Streams💬 Watch me trade LIVE every morning – breakdowns, setups, and strategy!🔗 https://www.asfx.biz/First🏆 Prop Firms – Save Up to 50% with code ASFX🔗 Top One Futures → https://www.asfx.biz/tof🔗 Take Profit Trader → https://www.asfx.biz/tpt🧠 Master Your Stats with TradeZella💰 Use code ASFX for 20% off🔗 https://www.asfx.biz/TZ 🧱 Save on Bookmap🔍 See the order flow like never before🔗 https://www.asfx.biz/bookmap 💊 Edge Supplements – Fuel Your Performance💰 Use code ASFX for a discount🔗 https://www.edge.shop/ASFX

Jan 24, 2026 • 54min
Trading Strategy Won't Make You Profitable... THIS Will!
On The Day Trading Show, Austin Silver breaks down what actually drives sustainable success heading into 2026: capital protection, consistent execution, and building a professional trading mindset. The conversation centers on how disciplined VWAP-based trading, proper risk management, and repeatable routines create long-term consistency — especially for traders operating inside modern prop firm environments.Sponsor: 📊 Prop Firm Match 🧠 Objectively compare prop firms by rules, drawdown, payouts, and scalability💰 Use code MATCH to save with any firm listed🔗 https://www.propfirmmatch.com/?a_aid=asfx Randy’s evolution highlights the process in action. One year ago he had zero payouts. Today, he’s stacking consistent prop firm payouts by tightening his daily habits, eliminating emotional decision-making, and surrounding himself with high-accountability traders. The edge wasn’t a new indicator or flashy strategy — it was structure, confidence, and execution discipline compounding over time.The discussion also explores how today’s prop firms are reshaping trader behavior. With fewer artificial constraints, faster payout cycles, and scalable account structures, traders can focus on process instead of chasing profit targets. VWAP itself is simple; mastery comes from patience, sizing, decision quality, and emotional control.🎓 Free Futures Course🔥 Start learning the basics with Futures 101🔗 https://www.asfx.biz/futures101 🎥 Join My Live Trading Streams💬 Watch me trade LIVE every morning – breakdowns, setups, and strategy!🔗 https://www.asfx.biz/First🏆 Prop Firms – Save Up to 50% with code ASFX🔗 Top One Futures → https://www.asfx.biz/tof🔗 Take Profit Trader → https://www.asfx.biz/tpt🧠 Master Your Stats with TradeZella💰 Use code ASFX for 20% off🔗 https://www.asfx.biz/TZ 🧱 Save on Bookmap🔍 See the order flow like never before🔗 https://www.asfx.biz/bookmap 💊 Edge Supplements – Fuel Your Performance💰 Use code ASFX for a discount🔗 https://www.edge.shop/ASFX

Jan 17, 2026 • 1h 1min
Why Most Traders Lose at VWAP (Brian Shannon Breaks It Down)
In this video, Austin Silver sits down with Brian Shannon for Part Four of their VWAP series ahead of Brian’s keynote at the Futures Bootcamp in May. We dive deep into a powerful trading strategy focused on reacting to market movement rather than forecasting — a core principle of using the VWAP indicator effectively in day trading strategies.Brian explains why he’s not interested in “buying the touch,” but instead prefers to “buy the bounce,” waiting for confirmation that a VWAP level is holding. They break down time frame trading across the 2-minute, 15-minute, and daily charts, showing how the same approach applies to beginners and experienced traders alike. What separates consistent traders is risk management, execution, and operating without needing certainty.The episode includes live trade examples, including Brian’s Qualcomm trade management and Austin’s ES execution, plus common trap setups around VWAP and a critical mistake traders make when anchoring VWAP on the wrong instrument. Futures Bootcamp Tickets - https://asfx.biz/bootcamp/Sponsor: Top One FuturesLink: https://www.asfx.biz/tofCode: ASFX for 50% offSponsor: TradezellaLink: https://tradezella.com?fpr=asfxCode ASFX for 20% offConnect with Brian - https://www.amazon.com/Maximum-Trading-Gains-Anchored-VWAP/dp/B0BLZMMLLJ 🚀 Level Up Your Trading with ASFX🎓 Free Futures Course🔥 Start learning the basics with Futures 101🔗 https://www.asfx.biz/futures101 🎥 Join My Live Trading Streams💬 Watch me trade LIVE every morning – breakdowns, setups, and strategy!🔗 https://www.asfx.biz/First🏆 Prop Firms – Save Up to 50% with code ASFX🔗 Top One Futures → https://www.asfx.biz/tof🔗 Take Profit Trader → https://www.asfx.biz/tpt🔗 BreakoutProp → https://www.asfx.biz/BOP🧠 Master Your Stats with TradeZella💰 Use code ASFX for 20% off🔗 https://www.asfx.biz/TZ 🧱 Save on Bookmap🔍 See the order flow like never before🔗 https://www.asfx.biz/bookmap 💊 Edge Supplements – Fuel Your Performance💰 Use code ASFX for a discount🔗 https://www.edge.shop/ASFX


