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In this episode, Petko sits down with Angus Walker, the Head of Trading at Eightcap — one of the largest brokers used by algo traders worldwide. We dive deep into the mechanics behind Eightcap's rapid rise, the $80 million in trader profits, how the company supports expert advisor and robot traders, and what’s coming next in the evolution of institutional-grade retail trading. Whether you're using MetaTrader, building automated strategies, or exploring the world of funded accounts, this conversation sheds light on what really goes on behind the scenes of the platforms we use every day.

Chapters:

00:00:00 Intro

00:02:36 Podcast Begins – Angus Walker, Head of Trading at IC Markets

00:03:07 What Does a Head of Trading Actually Do?

00:04:15 Balancing Clients vs. Business Interests

00:04:42 Why the Product Always Comes First

00:05:10 Ensuring Platform Stability

00:05:48 The Key Difference at IC Markets

00:06:01 How They Keep the Product Reliable

00:06:30 Angus on Making Trading Easier

00:06:44 Is IC Markets the Biggest Forex Broker?

00:07:12 Who Are the Profitable Clients?

00:07:33 Clients’ Most Profitable Month Ever

00:08:03 How Big Is IC Markets Really?

00:08:54 Managing High Volatility Events

00:09:22 What’s IC Markets’ Action Plan?

00:09:59 Responding to Market Crashes

00:10:32 IC Markets’ Capitalization Strategy

00:11:26 Best Way for Beginners to Start Trading

00:11:48 System Traders vs. Discretionary Traders

00:14:37 What Should Your Trading Goal Be?

00:15:27 Angus' Top Tips for Traders

00:15:57 Are You a Trader or a Manager?

00:16:30 What Kind of Portfolio Should You Build?

00:18:25 How to Instantly Become a System Trader

00:19:20 Minimum Capital Needed to Start Trading

00:20:26 How Much Profit Do Clients Actually Make?

00:21:00 Are Small or Large Accounts More Profitable?

00:21:16 Who Are the Best Traders in the World?

00:22:45 The Most Used EA on IC Markets

00:24:03 Why Discipline Matters with EAs

00:25:45 EA Settings for Beginners

00:26:21 Learning the Hard Way

00:26:50 Can You Trade Safely with High Risk?

00:27:51 How Angus Would Trade a $1,000 Account

00:29:15 Petko’s Biggest Lessons Learned

00:29:47 Trading Addiction – The Hidden Struggle

00:31:30 The Most Important Lesson in Trading

00:31:39 Don't Lose Your Capital

00:32:55 Why the Process Is More Important Than the Outcome

00:33:11 Backtesting Recommendations

00:34:51 The Importance of Process Over Results

00:36:01 How Do Forex Brokers Actually Make Money?

00:37:48 Does IC Markets Share Client Spread Revenue?

00:39:19 What Does “Scale” Actually Mean?

00:40:51 A-Book, B-Book—Does It Matter?

00:41:23 How to Choose the Right Broker

00:42:04 What Metrics Does IC Markets Track?

00:43:49 The Truth About Small Brokers

00:44:33 Angus' Dream: Then vs. Now

00:45:43 The 2013 IC Markets Vision

00:47:37 Outro

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