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Dr. Robert van Eyden: From AI Trading to Psychology
Dr. Robert van Eyden shares his evolution from PhD researcher applying neural networks to stock prediction, to discovering why AI can't be the "master" in open market systems. Now author of "The Badass Trader" and former leader of multiple stock broking firms, he reveals the hard-won lessons that transformed his approach.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
03:29 - AI in trading's infancy: Neural networks, University of Carnegie Mellon research
07:07 - AI as "slave": Using ChatGPT for code, backtesting, and heavy lifting
09:32 - Open range breakout strategy on DAX, NASDAQ, and Top 40
13:45 - Edge and risk management: The institutional vs retail trader difference
19:06 - Writing "The Badass Trader": Rejection to Penguin publication
22:06 - Trading psychology over win rates: The turtle traders revelation
29:28 - Realistic returns: Expecting 30% annually (not 3% daily)
36:16 - Why 75-80% of CFD traders lose: No system, no stops, no risk management
40:23 - The coaching paradox: Why traders resist what every champion has
44:24 - Combating isolation: Structure, community, and meeting other traders
HOW TO REACH DR. ROBERT:
🐦X (Twitter) – https://twitter.com/TheBadAssTrader
👔 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-j-van-eyden-67635b19/
🌍 Website – https://www.thebadasstrader.com/
📘 Book – The Badass Trader
👔 Discord – (link available via website)
FOLLOW THE TRADING BATTLE:
🐦Twitter - https://twitter.com/ttb_live
📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thetradingbattle/
🎥 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/thetradingbattle
The Trading Battle - Where Traders Learn, Compete & Win
Join thousands of traders who've discovered their new favorite trading education channel. The Trading Battle combines live trading competitions with expert education, giving you the strategies and confidence to succeed in any market.
🎯 Live Trading Battles - Watch pros compete with real strategies
📚 Weekly Masterclasses - Learn from trading legends
🌍 Global Market Coverage - Forex, crypto, stocks, commodities, indices
🏆 Proven Track Record - Strategies from profitable traders
🎥 Entertainment Value - Education that keeps you engaged
Learn from the Best: Our guests include trading legends like Token Metrics, Mark Minervini, Nick Leeson, Rob Booker, Nick Syiek (TraderNick), Tom Basso, Steve Goldstein, Akil Stokes, Nick Pulver, Jason Sen, Steve Ruffley, Harry Daniels, and many more elite traders...
Subscribe now and join the trading community that's changing the game - one battle at a time.
Disclaimer: Please note, we do not provide financial product advice. Any views or opinions expressed by participants (guests, hosts, and battlers) are for general entertainment purposes and do not reflect the views of The Trading Battle.
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By The Trading BattleDr. Robert van Eyden shares his evolution from PhD researcher applying neural networks to stock prediction, to discovering why AI can't be the "master" in open market systems. Now author of "The Badass Trader" and former leader of multiple stock broking firms, he reveals the hard-won lessons that transformed his approach.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
03:29 - AI in trading's infancy: Neural networks, University of Carnegie Mellon research
07:07 - AI as "slave": Using ChatGPT for code, backtesting, and heavy lifting
09:32 - Open range breakout strategy on DAX, NASDAQ, and Top 40
13:45 - Edge and risk management: The institutional vs retail trader difference
19:06 - Writing "The Badass Trader": Rejection to Penguin publication
22:06 - Trading psychology over win rates: The turtle traders revelation
29:28 - Realistic returns: Expecting 30% annually (not 3% daily)
36:16 - Why 75-80% of CFD traders lose: No system, no stops, no risk management
40:23 - The coaching paradox: Why traders resist what every champion has
44:24 - Combating isolation: Structure, community, and meeting other traders
HOW TO REACH DR. ROBERT:
🐦X (Twitter) – https://twitter.com/TheBadAssTrader
👔 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-j-van-eyden-67635b19/
🌍 Website – https://www.thebadasstrader.com/
📘 Book – The Badass Trader
👔 Discord – (link available via website)
FOLLOW THE TRADING BATTLE:
🐦Twitter - https://twitter.com/ttb_live
📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thetradingbattle/
🎥 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/thetradingbattle
The Trading Battle - Where Traders Learn, Compete & Win
Join thousands of traders who've discovered their new favorite trading education channel. The Trading Battle combines live trading competitions with expert education, giving you the strategies and confidence to succeed in any market.
🎯 Live Trading Battles - Watch pros compete with real strategies
📚 Weekly Masterclasses - Learn from trading legends
🌍 Global Market Coverage - Forex, crypto, stocks, commodities, indices
🏆 Proven Track Record - Strategies from profitable traders
🎥 Entertainment Value - Education that keeps you engaged
Learn from the Best: Our guests include trading legends like Token Metrics, Mark Minervini, Nick Leeson, Rob Booker, Nick Syiek (TraderNick), Tom Basso, Steve Goldstein, Akil Stokes, Nick Pulver, Jason Sen, Steve Ruffley, Harry Daniels, and many more elite traders...
Subscribe now and join the trading community that's changing the game - one battle at a time.
Disclaimer: Please note, we do not provide financial product advice. Any views or opinions expressed by participants (guests, hosts, and battlers) are for general entertainment purposes and do not reflect the views of The Trading Battle.