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Mental Skill
Best Short-Term Stock Trading Strategies for Quick Profits
Alright, you’re hyped to hit the ground running with short-term stock trading and turn those quick market moves into cold, hard cash. For example, fed up with missing out, wondering how some traders always grab those fast price pops? So, let’s get to it: What are the best short-term stock trading strategies? Ain’t no magic […]
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September 07, 2025
TTP Trader Interview
Large Cap Divergence Setup: Chris’ $200K Funded Journey
Welcome to another Trade The Pool funded trader spotlight! Today, we have Chris P., a funded stock trader from the USA, who passed the $200,000 FLEX evaluation. Chris achieved a 72% success rate with a 1:1.2 risk-reward ratio by trading large-cap stocks, leveraging catalysts and divergence setups in both directions. Discover how he scales into […]
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August 28, 2025
TTP Trader Interview
Aftermarket Shorting Edge: Aneury’s $25K Funded Journey
Welcome to another Trade The Pool-funded trader spotlight! Today, we have Aneury, a funded stock trader from the Netherlands Antilles, who passed the $25,000 FLEX evaluation. Aneury achieved a 71.43% success rate with a 1:1.2.2 risk-reward ratio by trading small caps during premarket hours, using momentum to his advantage. Check out how he was able […]
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August 22, 2025
Mental Skill
What Is Short-Term Trading? Key Concepts
Financial markets are in constant motion. Their continuous movement, in turn, offers a steady stream of opportunities. Those who know how to find them can succeed. While many people see investing as a long-term game, another approach exists. This method, conversely, focuses on profiting from quick price movements. The technique is short-term stock trading. It […]
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August 06, 2025
TTP Trader Interview
Fade the Pop, Catch the Drop: Bernadette’s $50K Funded Journey
Welcome to another Trade The Pool-funded trader interview! Today, we feature Bernadette, a funded stock trader from the United States of America, who passed the $50,000 FLEX evaluation. Bernadette achieved a 95% success rate with a 1:0.1 risk-reward ratio by scalping pre-market pop-and-drop penny stocks like $TGE from pre-market. Check out how she times reversals […]
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July 30, 2025
Mental Skill
Understanding Smart Money Concepts (SMC) – The Core Principles
Have you ever wondered what truly moves financial markets? It is not individual retail traders. Instead, massive shifts often come from powerful institutional players. These entities wield vast capital and superior information. Consequently, they are known as “smart money.” What are the Smart Money Concepts (SMC)? In essence, it is an advanced price-action trading framework. […]
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July 28, 2025
TTP Trader Interview
$75K Payout! Michael’s Winning and Profitable Strategy
Welcome to another Trade The Pool-funded trader interview! Today, we’re joined by Michael T., a returning guest who has successfully scaled a $200,000 funded account three times and received $75,350 in payouts. Michael’s winning strategy involves trading between large caps and small caps, focusing on breakouts and pullback buys, with a 30% success rate and […]
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July 25, 2025
Uncategorized
Smart Money Concepts Terminology
You’ve grasped Smart Money Concepts and its basic philosophy. Now, it’s time to dive deeper into core mechanics. So, what is the Smart Money Concept rule? The Smart Money Concept rule is a trading approach that follows institutional activity—focusing on market structure, liquidity zones, and order blocks to trade in the direction of large players, […]
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July 24, 2025
Technical Skill
Smart Money Concepts for Beginners
As a new trader, many questions surround profitability and gaining money instead of losing it. Have you found yourself curious about Smart Money Concepts (SMC) but felt overwhelmed by its technical jargon? You’re not alone. This guide cuts through complexity. Understanding how financial markets operate is crucial, especially when embarking on your trading journey. So, […]
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July 23, 2025
TTP Trader Interview
Imran’s Price Action Strategy for Shorting Micro Caps
Welcome to another Trade The Pool-funded trader interview! Today, we feature Imran, a stock trader from the United Kingdom, who passed the $5,000 MAX evaluation. Imran achieved a 57% success rate and a 3.2 risk-reward ratio by trading small caps using price action near whole numbers and psychological levels, combined with news bias. Discover Imran’s […]
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July 18, 2025
Technical Skill
Market Structure Shift: Essential ICT Smart Money Guide
Understanding the ICT market structure shift is the next crucial step for any trader using Inner Circle Trader concepts effectively. This market structure isn’t just another tool; it’s the fundamental groundwork for making high-probability trading decisions. So, what exactly is ICT market structure shift? In simple terms, it’s a powerful way to analyze the market’s […]
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July 13, 2025
TTP Trader Interview
Capelo’s $50K Funded Shorting Secrets: How He Passed!
Welcome to another Trade The Pool funded trader interview! Today, we feature Capelo, a veteran trader and mentor from Spain, who passed the Flex evaluation on his first attempt in one week, now funded with $50,000. Capelo achieved a 57% success rate and a 2.2 risk/reward ratio, shorting small-cap stocks that gap up 100%+, targeting […]
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July 11, 2025
TTP Trader Interview
How Carlos Stopped Overtrading—and Cashed Out $3,087!
Welcome to another Trade The Pool funded trader spotlight! Today, we feature Carlos R., a $200,000 funded trader from Nicaragua, who passed the Max $200K evaluation on his seventh attempt, earning a $3,100 payout. Carlos achieved a 66% success rate with a 0.8 risk/reward ratio, shorting small caps with pump-and-dump patterns and leveraging companies with […]
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June 28, 2025
TTP Trader Interview
Pavishya’s $25,000 Funded Success
Welcome to another Trade The Pool funded trader interview! Today, we feature Pavishya J., a $25,000 funded trader from the USA, who passed the Flex 25K evaluation after several attempts. Pavishya earned herself a 58% success rate and a 1:2.3 risk/reward ratio, trading mid and large-cap stocks using pullback setups driven by news and volatility. […]
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June 15, 2025
TTP Trader Interview
$25K FLEX Funded Trader, George F.
Welcome to another Trade The Pool-funded trader spotlight! Today, we feature George F., a $25,000 funded trader from the USA, who passed the Flex $25,000 evaluation. George cleared his evaluation with a 43% success rate and a 1:3.7 risk-to-reward ratio, targeting earnings-driven large caps with opening-range breakouts and VWAP reversions. Discover George’s disciplined strategy, blending […]
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June 07, 2025