The best traders don’t chase breakouts — they hunt traps.This episode breaks down the Trap Trade, the real engine behind liquidity grabs and SFPs (Swing Failure Patterns).Ben and Dunki walk through how the market hunts stops, where breakout traders get slaughtered, and how professionals use that moment to flip the trade.It’s one of the purest Tactical Edge setups — fast, aggressive, and built on confirmation, not hope.We cover:How to identify a liquidity grab before it reversesWhy breakout traders always get trappedVolume, delta, and OBV signals that confirm the trapTiming traps with London and New York sessionsWhere to set stops, targets, and invalidations“When they’re trapped, I attack.” — The Tactical Edge principleThis episode will change how you see every fake breakout and failed move on the chart.00:00 Understanding Trading Levels and Context00:46 The Three Types of Trades02:47 Trading Traps and Liquidity Grabs09:45 Entry Signals and Reclaims18:06 Confirmation and Divergences in Trading22:44 Applying Concepts Across Different Assets24:08 Understanding Trap Trades and Market Psychology27:21 The Mechanics of Liquidity and Market Moves30:17 Framework for Successful Trading35:17 Identifying Perfect Trap Conditions39:06 No Trade Conditions and Trading Psychology

Everything starts with the map, the battle, and the clock.If you don’t know where you are, what timeframe you’re fighting on, or when liquidity actually moves — you’re just guessing.In this episode, Ben, Brian and Dunki break down the Tactical Edge blueprint for how real traders think:— The Map — reading price structure and liquidity like a pro— The Battles — understanding the hierarchy of timeframes— The Clock — mastering timing, volume, and executionThis is how you stop overtrading, stop guessing, and start executing with conviction.They go deep into why markets move the way they do, how sessions breathe, and how liquidity shifts between them.We cover:Top-down structure from weekly to 15-minuteHow liquidity pools actually drive priceThe “war zone” logic behind your timeframesSession timing and why volume confirms intentThe truth about when and where to trade — and when not toNo fluff. No hype. Just the system that keeps you alive in the market.00:00 Understanding Market Dynamics02:26 The Tactical Edge Bible05:15 Charting Basics: Levels and Lines08:31 Timeframes and Their Importance11:13 Execution Strategies: The Right Timeframes14:13 Market Sessions and Their Characteristics16:51 Trading Psychology and Discipline19:42 Confluence in Trading22:43 The Role of Liquidity in Trading25:36 Trading Strategies for Different Styles28:35 The Importance of Timing in Trading30:50 Weekly Trading Patterns33:53 False Move Mondays38:44 Understanding Market Dynamics on Mondays43:12 Midweek Trading Strategies: Wednesdays and Thursdays44:00 The Case Against Weekend Trading45:29 Common Trading Mistakes: Drawing Random Lines52:49 Trading Inside Value: Risks and Strategies57:07 Psychology of Trading: FOMO and Impatience01:00:20 Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Trading#tradingstrategy #marketstructure #priceaction #daytrading #tradertalk #liquidity #volumetrading #forextrading #cryptotrading #tacticaledgetrading

Every trader tilts — the difference is how fast you catch it.In this episode, Ben and Dunki break down the brutal truth about tilt, losing streaks, and the daily risk budget that separates professionals from gamblers.Ben shares a raw story from a recent trading session where distraction, ego, and over-multitasking led to a rare lapse in discipline — and how he stopped the damage before it spread. The guys unpack what tilt really looks like, why breaking your own plan hurts more than losing a trade, and how pros set hard daily limits to protect both capital and clarity.If you’ve ever blown up an account, chased a loss, or traded out of frustration — this one hits home.🧠 What You’ll LearnWhat “tilt” actually is and how to recognize it earlyHow pros use a daily risk budget to cap losses and emotionWhy you must take a knee, not tap out during red streaksHow to build emotional resilience and feedback loopsWhy discipline matters more than accuracy in long-term survival⚙️ Tactical Edge Trading PodcastThis isn’t guru talk — it’s two real traders sharing war stories from the charts.

Hard work pays off eventually, but it takes time.Obsession is key to becoming a successful trader.Balance is important to avoid burnout in trading.Competing with yourself leads to personal growth.Grit can be taught, but it often comes from within.Having a purpose fuels obsession and dedication.Many traders plateau due to unrealistic expectations.Journaling is essential for tracking progress and learning.Psychological resilience is crucial for trading success.Quality time at the charts is more important than quantity.SummaryIn this conversation, the hosts delve into the essential elements of work ethic in trading, emphasizing the importance of obsession, grit, and discipline. They discuss personal experiences and insights on how to cultivate a strong work ethic, the balance between dedication and burnout, and the significance of journaling and psychological resilience. The discussion also touches on the challenges traders face, such as plateaus and the need for continuous improvement, while highlighting the importance of quality time spent at the charts and the sacrifices required for success."Take a knee, but don't lay down.""Perfect practice makes perfect.""You have to master the art of doing nothing."Chapters00:00 The Essence of Work Ethic02:54 Obsession vs. Hobby: The Trader's Journey05:41 The Role of Grit in Trading Success08:38 Finding Balance: Avoiding Burnout in Trading11:52 The Importance of Self-Competition14:47 Teaching Grit: Nature vs. Nurture17:27 The Power of Purpose in Obsession20:28 Understanding the Work: What It Takes to Succeed23:16 The Reality of Trading: Plateauing and Frustration26:07 The Tactical Breakdown: Daily Habits of Successful Traders37:16 The Journey of Trading: From Struggles to Success39:37 The Importance of Journaling in Trading46:25 Mindset and Psychology in Trading52:09 Quality vs. Quantity: Effective Trading Practices01:08:41 The Work: Sacrifices and Commitment in Trading

Most traders lose not because the market is “rigged,” but because their risk sucks, their system sucks — or both. If you’re losing 70%+ of trades, that’s not bad luck, that’s bad trading. In this episode, we break down why win rate doesn’t matter as much as people think, how oversized bets kill accounts, and why chasing random setups with no edge guarantees failure.We dig into the brutal truth about risk management, system design, journaling, and forward testing. Can you really be profitable winning only 33% of the time? Yes — if your risk and reward are structured correctly. But if you keep swinging for home runs, oversizing positions, or trading garbage setups, you’ll blow up again and again.

Most traders love to flex their wins. We’d rather show you the other side.In this episode, Ben, Brian, and Dunki break down their losing trades — the red days, the rule breaks, the setups that went wrong, and the lessons that came from them. Every trader bleeds, but few are willing to show it.We talk about the psychology of losing, why traders deviate from their own plan, the anatomy of our worst trades, and how to turn losses into lessons that actually sharpen your edge.If you’ve ever blown up a setup, chased the wrong candle, or stared at a screen in disbelief, this one’s for you.This isn’t about highlight reels. It’s about the real cost of trading — and why learning to lose right is the only way to win long term.#trading #daytrading #losingtrades #traderpsychology #riskmanagement #tradinglessons #stocks #crypto #discipline #tradingpodcast 00:00 The Psychology of Losing in Trading06:46 Managing Emotions and Pain in Trading13:09 The Importance of Rules and Discipline20:25 Deviating from the Plan: Recognizing Mistakes29:14 Understanding Losses: Size vs. Direction33:05 Margin Trading Insights34:21 Mindset Shifts in Trading36:32 The Psychological Impact of Losses39:41 Strategies for Managing Trades44:13 Learning from Losses48:51 The Importance of Journaling54:01 Avoiding Common Trading Pitfalls

In this episode, Ben and Dunki dive into one of the oldest arguments in trading: does jargon actually help traders, or just make things more complicated than they need to be? From order blocks and fair value gaps to keeping it simple with clear rules, we explore both sides of the conversation.

It’s a friendly debate between two traders with very different approaches — one who believes in plain language and execution, and one who sees value in the structure jargon provides. Along the way, we talk gatekeeping vs. clarity, simplicity under pressure, and whether every trader really needs their own unique style.

This isn’t about who’s “right” — it’s about challenging each other’s thinking and seeing where the truth lands in between.

00:00 The Jargon Dilemma in Trading

02:37 The Complexity of Trading Terminology

05:53 The Influence of Jargon on New Traders

08:44 The Need for Simplicity in Trading

11:49 Understanding Trading Concepts

14:46 The Impact of Influencers on Trading Perception

17:48 Finding Your Own Trading Style

23:14 Understanding Trading Terminology

26:06 The Complexity of Trading Strategies

29:16 Simplicity vs. Complexity in Trading

32:02 Finding Your Trading Style

35:16 The Importance of Discipline in Trading

38:17 Stripping Back to Basics

41:14 The Role of Ego in Trading

44:18 Rebuilding Your Trading Approach

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There are 1,000 ways to trade… and 1,000 ways to get lost.This episode cuts through the noise. Ben and Dunki break down why most traders fail — not because their strategy sucks, but because they’re constantly chasing shiny objects, switching systems, and drowning in overcomplicated nonsense.We talk scalpers vs. higher-timeframe traders, order blocks and ICT hype, mentors and why people ignore them, the journaling edge, and why ego is the silent killer in trading. At the end of the day, the mission never changes: protect capital, catch the clean move, and live to fight tomorrow.If you’ve ever felt pulled in 100 different directions, this one’s for you.

The market isn’t random — it’s precise. Every loss feels like bad luck until you go back and see the trail of broken rules leading straight to it. In this episode, Ben and Dunki break down why random trades lead to random results, how discipline failures cost you money, and why the chart is a mirror that exposes your weaknesses. We’re talking war stories, blown trades, and the brutal truth about preparation vs. chaos. If you think you’re losing because the market is unpredictable, this episode is your wake-up call . What You’ll Learn: Why the market doesn’t punish randomly — it punishes weaknessHow to spot “fake randomness” in your tradesThe direct link between discipline, pain, and improvementWhy boredom trades are silently killing your accountHow to turn the chart into a mirror that makes you better📈 This is not trading motivation fluff — it’s real talk from traders who’ve been wrecked, learned, and come back stronger.💬 Drop your biggest “random” loss story in the comments. We might roast it next episode.

We all start as eggs — clueless, curious, and unprepared.Maybe it was your first 401(k), a meme stock run, or just boredom during COVID that dragged you into the markets.But there’s a reason most traders never evolve.In this first episode of the Tactical Edge Podcast, Ben and Dunki go deep into the brutal, honest journey of becoming a real trader. No fluff. No hype. Just the hard-earned evolution from amateur to professional — and how Tactical Edge Trading was born in the middle of it all.