In this episode of The Forex Pod, Charlie Burton and Matthew Spurr tackle one of the hardest questions traders face: how do you know whether your strategy is simply going through a normal drawdown, or whether it’s genuinely stopped working?

They break down the dangers of curve fitting, why robust backtesting matters, and how to think more clearly about historical drawdown, losing streaks, and when a system may need to be taken off the pitch rather than trusted blindly. The conversation also explores why so many traders struggle to stick with a strategy even when the data says they should.

The second half of the episode turns to one of the biggest obstacles in trading: fear. From cutting winners too early to hesitating on valid setups, Charlie and Matt unpack how fear shows up in different ways depending on the trader, their capital, and the pressure they’re under.

It’s a grounded and honest discussion about trusting your process, understanding your personality, and building a trading approach that actually suits who you are.

In this episode of The Forex Pod, Charlie Burton and Matthew Spurr respond to a thoughtful set of questions from a newer trader trying to understand what trading really demands before going all in.

They dig into the emotional challenges that take the longest to overcome, from drawdowns and overconfidence to greed, revenge trading, and the trap of becoming too focused on P&L. The conversation also explores what actually helped them become more consistent, why so many traders keep system hopping, and how important it is to understand your own personality and lifestyle before settling on a trading style.

They also tackle the financial side of the journey, including when to trade with real money, why desperation and trading do not mix, and what kind of financial position gives you the best chance of succeeding without unnecessary pressure.

It’s an honest episode about psychology, patience, discipline, and the realities of trying to build trading into your life the right way.

In this episode of The Forex Pod, Charlie Burton and Matthew Spurr break down the reality behind funded trading accounts—cutting through the hype, influencer noise, and hidden risks.

They share real experiences with prop firms, from small payouts to denied withdrawals, and explain why the business model often works against traders. The conversation tackles the psychology behind chasing “leveraged opportunity” versus building real capital the slow way.

The episode closes with a powerful shift in mindset: why trading should feel boring, not exciting—and how that’s often the clearest sign you’re doing it right.

In this episode, Matt and Charlie discuss the concept of inverted risk-reward ratio trading and its profitability, highlighting the challenges and pitfalls associated with such strategies. It also delves into the manipulation of trading performance data and the importance of understanding drawdowns and emotional resilience in trading.

Charlie and Matt cover the topic of whether to trade spot, forwards, futures etc. It's important to know which instrument best suits your timeframe for trading to ensure you're cost efficient and not losing money on your trading activity over time.

The problems with the Martingale Strategy are explored, as well as a cautionary tale of a trader who landed in hot water because of it.

Welcome to the first episode of The Forex Pod with me, Charlie Burton, and my co-host Matt Spurr. Today, among other things, we're discussing whether or not you can profitably trade using just a coin flip and some basic parameters. Join us for our first ever podcast chat!