Theme Park Economics - And What It Means for Your Trading

Sponsored by Pepperstone Follow a system and risk death by drawdown… or trust your gut and deal with self-doubt? Mark explores the battle between mechanical and discretionary trading — sharing hard truths, and what actually works when the heat’s on.

Sponsored by Pepperstone Running a theme park isn’t that different from managing your trading account. In this episode, Mark Holstead explains how to spot the ‘winter’ in your trading - and make one powerful shift that could change your performance for good.

Sponsored by Pepperstone There’s a hidden cycle most traders get stuck in — bouncing from strategy to strategy, stuck in a loop that feels like progress but leads nowhere. In this episode, I break down the six stages of the Trader’s Life Cycle — from blind optimism to the valley of despair — and show you how to escape it for good. If you’ve ever felt like you’re spinning your wheels, this one’s for you.

Sponsored by Pepperstone Some days, the market flips tone in an instant—and your neatly planned setup goes out the window. What then? In this episode, I’ll show you a fast, flexible framework I use to build trade ideas on the fly. Whether you’re scalping a pullback or trying to catch a late-session breakout, this helps you stay sharp and intentional when it matters most.

Sponsored by Pepperstone The markets are wild and we need to talk.

Sponsored by Pepperstone In this episode, I dive into the NYSE Tick Index - a powerful but often overlooked tool for day traders and scalpers of the Dow, S&P, and Nasdaq. Learn how this real-time market pressure gauge can help you time entries, manage exits, and spot intraday exhaustion. It’s not for everyone… but if you trade U.S. indices, it might be the missing piece in your playbook.

Sponsored by Pepperstone Trading isn’t about certainty - it’s about stacking the odds. In this episode, I break down the subtle art of improving trade outcomes by adjusting key variables like probability of success and risk-reward. I explore how small tweaks in things like context, time of day, market structure, and trade location can quietly tilt the edge in our favour. If you’ve ever wondered why the same setup works brilliantly one day and fails the next… this is the episode for you.

Sponsored by Pepperstone Most traders focus on the wrong thing—chasing results instead of developing the skills that create them. In this episode, we break down the key trading skills you need, how to build them in the right order, and why a structured approach leads to long-term confidence in the markets. Whether you’re just starting out or refining your edge, this is your roadmap to becoming a trader who can handle any market condition.

Sponsored by Pepperstone Discover how traders can leverage AI in ways you never thought possible! In this episode, I dive deep into seven practical applications of ChatGPT, from improving your prompts and generating trade ideas to voice journaling and scheduling crucial tasks. Learn how you can harness the power of AI to sharpen your edge, streamline your workflow, and take your trading to the next level.

Sponsored by Pepperstone Ever felt like you’re trading on tilt, breaking your rules, or just getting chewed up by wild volatility? What if the smartest move wasn’t another trade, but a well-timed timeout? In this episode, I share the “Sin Bin Strategy”—a game-changing tactic that top traders use to protect capital, reset their mindset, and return stronger. Whether you’re caught in revenge trading, struggling with discipline, or unsure how to handle market chaos, this episode will teach you how to step back before things spiral out of control. Know when to press. Know when to pause. Most traders ignore this—don’t be one of them.