23 Years of Full-Time Trading Experience

In episode 526 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with Ross Maxwell, a trader with over 23 years of experience, and shares his journey from working at institutions to trading independently. He opens up about the mental shifts required for long-term success, how he manages risk in high-volatility environments, and the non-negotiable habits that have sustained his career. If you’ve ever wondered how professional traders think about scaling, mindset, and routine, this conversation is packed with wisdom you won’t want to miss.

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Topics Covered In This Episode

• 00:00 Introduction
• 01:50 What’s new with Ross Maxwell?
• 02:40 Thoughts on recent market volatility and adaptation strategies
• 03:34 Common challenges for new traders: expectations and mindset
• 05:51 The hardest part of Ross’s trading journey: transition to independence
• 07:14 How Ross decides how much to pay himself as a trader
• 09:45 Discussion on leverage, capitalization, and funding sources
• 10:37 How Ross secured external capital and warnings about friends/family funding
• 13:45 Mindset adjustments for scaling up trading size and risk
• 15:21 Managing drawdowns: rules, protocols, and emotional discipline
• 17:07 Adapting trading style to market conditions and phases
• 18:25 How Ross uses support/resistance and reacts to breaks
• 20:35 Impact of news and tweets (e.g., Trump) on trading decisions
• 22:41 Blending technical and fundamental analysis in trading
• 24:01 Daily routine: limit orders, checklists, and cognitive resource management
• 26:23 The role of meditation and mindfulness in trading performance
• 28:26 Where to find Ross Maxwell

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How to find Ross Maxwell

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