Most traders slap Bollinger Bands on a chart and hope for the best, and that’s exactly why they fail. Alison and Chris help you break down how professional traders actually use Bollinger Bands to read market conditions, spot high-quality opportunities, and size trades using volatility instead of guesswork. Learn when to fade moves, when to follow them, and how to avoid the biggest Bollinger Band traps. If you’ve ever been burned by fake reversals or late breakouts, this episode is for you.

You can watch the full video and get all the visual examples on YouTube!

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75-90% of retail traders lose money trading Forex and CFDs. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs and leveraged trading work and if you can afford the high risk of losing your money. Any information discussed here is solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be considered tax, legal or investment advice.

New to Forex trading? Start with the three simplest strategies every beginner should learn. In episode 153 of Let's Talk Forex With Alison And Chris, they  break down the Bull Flag breakout, the 20-SMA pullback, and the VWAP Magnet setup. Easy, repeatable strategies that help you trade with confidence and structure. No confusing indicators — just clear, step-by-step setups that actually work. Ideal for anyone seeking to establish a solid trading foundation.

Prefer video over audio? Watch this episode here!

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75-90% of retail traders lose money trading Forex and CFDs. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs and leveraged trading work and if you can afford the high risk of losing your money. Any information discussed here is solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be considered tax, legal or investment advice.

Forget signals and hype. In this episode of Let's Talk Forex, Alison and Chris walk you through how to use AI to analyse daily ranges, opening volatility, and session tendencies so you can trade with confidence. From exporting your data to building a one-page playbook, you’ll learn how to make ChatGPT your trading assistant and finally see your market in context.

Watch the full video here!

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Most beginners lose trades not because they can’t spot a trend, but because they don’t know when to enter. In this episode of Let’s Talk Forex, Alison and Chris reveal a simple, rule-based strategy using the 20-period Simple Moving Average (SMA) that helps you trade pullbacks with confidence. Learn how to spot clean trends, time your entries, and manage risk. Perfect for beginner traders who want a structured, repeatable way to trade with the trend.

Watch it on YouTube here!

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Episode 150 of Let’s Talk Forex is special. Professional trader Sam Morton from Actual Forex Trading joins Alison and Chris to reveal the truth about Forex trading in 2025. Sam shares his proven trading strategies, how he got started, and his thoughts on financial influencers shaping the market. They discuss why 2025 has been one of the toughest years for traders, key Forex trends and market insights, and how to navigate what’s next. 

Watch the podcast on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/lpbxQ7saWCk 

You can find Sam on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@UCe-KW8-piz5SGonnkGkQOcw and visit his site here to learn more: https://www.actualforextrading.com

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New to Forex trading? This beginner-friendly episode of Let’s Talk Forex explains why every trade starts in the red and what the spread really means for your profits. Alison is away, so Chris is joined by Erik, who is a complete beginner in the Forex world. Chris breaks down how spreads work, why they change, and how to find brokers with low trading costs. Perfect for beginners who want to understand the basics and trade smarter from day one.

Broker images in the video version of this podcast this week are from Pepperstone, a broker with seriously low spreads! If you think you're paying too much to trade, check out Pepperstone here: https://bit.ly/4mRyMJf

As always, the video verison of this podcast can be found on YouTube 

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Has Bitcoin peaked at $124,000, or is this just the start of a bigger rally? In this episode, Chris and Alison break down the 2025 crypto outlook — exploring Bitcoin’s recent pullback, the Fed’s policy decisions, and how inflation and global risk appetite are shaping the market. They also look at Ethereum and altcoins, and explain why crypto may be shifting from hype to maturity. Whether you’re a Bitcoin believer, an Ethereum watcher, or just trying to understand where crypto is headed in 2025, this conversation will give you the insights you need to stay ahead.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/7kuOtU_3HyI 

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You know your trading rules. You wrote them down. And yet, in the heat of the moment, you move that stop, chase that move, or double your size. Why do disciplined traders keep sabotaging themselves? In this episode of Let’s Talk Forex, Alison and Chris dig into the psychology of broken rules, the hidden triggers that trip us up, and the simple systems you can use to outsmart your instincts. From checklists and automation to friction hacks and accountability, you’ll walk away with a practical toolkit to finally trade the way you meant to.

Watch the full video podcast on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/5MwhJFj-kPM 

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Gold has surged past $3,700 to new record highs in 2025—but what’s really driving XAU/USD? Join Alison and Chris as they break down the key forces behind the rally: central bank buying, safe-haven flows from geopolitical risk, Fed rate cuts, ETF inflows, and supply trends. They also explore what could derail the run and how traders can approach XAU/USD at these record levels.

Whether you’re a forex trader or investor, this 15-minute episode gives you the insights you need to understand why gold is soaring and what might come next.

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And don’t miss our LIVE Q3 Forex Market Wrap on Friday, September 26th! Aaron Hill, Chief Market Analyst at FP Markets, joins us for a fact- and data-packed session covering the biggest moves and outlook for Q4. Set your reminder here

Which Q3 market move impacted you the most? Cast your vote in our FX survey today! Take the survey (Closes Friday, September 26, 3PM CET)

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