The Day Trading Show

Jen Ketter is back on The Day Trading Show with a lot to catch up on: almost $50,000 in payouts from Tradeify, a live account call-up three weeks after having her third baby, and a big update on her goal of replacing her husband’s income.We talk about how trading and building her personal brand have created more choices for her family, why she scaled back during pregnancy, and what happened when she lost accounts she’d already taken multiple payouts from.Jen also shares what changed her approach to risk-to-reward. Looking back at her own trades, she saw how chasing bigger wins was costing her. We get into taking profits, handling losses that wipe out several green days, and learning to recover from drawdown without throwing the account away.We also discuss her return to Team Bull, learning options, why she prefers certain prop accounts, and why she chose the opportunity to trade live over taking a cash offer to stay in sim.Jen will also be joining us as a speaker at our May bootcamp. Excited for you guys to hear this conversation.What’s one belief about trading you’ve changed your mind on? Let me know in the comments.Subscribe for more episodes of The Day Trading Show.🔄 Sponsor: TradeSyncer — 30% off w/ code ASFX🔗 https://www.asfx.biz/ts 🎥 Trade Live With Me — Free 7-day trial🔗 https://www.asfx.biz/first 🧠 Sponsor: Tradeset — 25% off w/ code ASFX🔗 https://www.asfx.biz/tradeset00:00 Preview01:13 Jen Ketter returns02:18 Why Jen returned to Team Bull04:08 Learning options and returning to streaming05:19 Team Bull’s Colorado trading floor07:19 Why futures traders hesitate to try options09:43 Trading and life with a newborn11:44 An update on replacing her husband’s income15:32 Partnering with Tradeify19:03 Scaling back and trading through pregnancy21:06 Almost $50K in payouts and the live call-up21:37 Breaking down Jen’s live account allocation24:19 Choosing live trading over a cash offer26:25 Trading platforms and execution issues29:18 How Jen changed her view on risk-to-reward33:23 Patience, losses, and recovering from drawdown37:26 Jen’s preferred Tradeify accounts39:42 Why she prefers $150K Lightning accounts41:39 Consistency rules and instant funding43:17 Copy trading and managing multiple accounts46:06 Speaking at the May bootcamp47:48 More women in the trading community50:24 Sharing the full trading journey52:10 Where to follow Jen and what’s next

Desi joins me to tell the story behind a Tesla options position he says was up roughly $750,000 after the election—and the years of trading that came before it.Options Prop with Vanquish - https://www.asfx.biz/vanquish - code ASFXWe talk about starting with penny stocks, trading around a full-time job, and the $30,000 SPY put trade that helped him build his capital during COVID. He also explains why he now prefers futures for everyday scalping while keeping options for individual stocks with a clear catalyst.Then we get into position sizing, managing 0DTE risk, choosing contracts, and knowing when bigger size starts affecting your decisions. Desi also shares why trading his own money hasn’t automatically translated into passing prop firm evaluations.We finish with selling options for premium, covered calls, building a long-term portfolio, and how he creates the supply and demand levels behind his daily watchlist.🔄 Sponsor: TradeSyncer — 30% off w/ code ASFX🔗 https://www.asfx.biz/ts 🎥 Trade Live With Me — Free 7-day trial🔗 https://www.asfx.biz/first 🧠 Sponsor: Tradeset — 25% off w/ code ASFX🔗 https://www.asfx.biz/tradeset 01:18 Meet Desi: How He Started Trading04:27 Trading Around a Full-Time Job05:49 The $30K SPY Put Trade During COVID09:40 The Tesla Options Position That Reached a $750K Gain13:20 Family, Business & Learning to Work Hard14:53 Pursuing Trading When Friends Didn’t Believe in It17:04 Why He Started With Options20:21 When He Chooses Options vs. Futures24:35 Managing Options Risk & “Sizing for Zero”26:37 Using Delta & Price Levels to Estimate Risk28:47 Choosing Contracts for Scalping31:01 Prop Trading vs. Trading Your Own Capital33:47 Why Desi Has Struggled With Prop Evaluations35:42 Scaling Position Size With Performance39:06 Finding Your Limit With Bigger Positions40:54 What New Options Traders Should Focus On43:01 Selling Premium: Capital Requirements & Risk45:21 Building a Portfolio & Selling Covered Calls49:51 Levels: Watchlists, Preparation & Chart Analysis53:10 Learning to Mark Your Own Levels55:15 Gamma, GEX & Different Ways to Read the Market57:08 Why Your Execution Still Matters Most58:36 Trading Events, Community & Closing Thoughts

Krista, known as Fit Mom Trader, joins me to break down her reported $165,000 in prop firm payouts, the strategies she trades, and how she balances trading with raising three kids. We talk about her $62,000 payout month, what she spent on evaluations, and the mistakes she’s still working through. She explains why she prefers evaluations over instant funding, how she uses journaling to catch emotional patterns, and why chasing payout requirements led to blown accounts.🎯 Sponsor: Prop Firm Match — Compare 40+ prop firms side-by-side.Code MATCH🔗 ⁠https://www.propfirmmatch.com/?a_aid=asfx⁠🔄 Sponsor: TradeSyncer — Free Trial and 30% off w/ code ASFX🔗 ⁠https://www.asfx.biz/ts⁠🎥 Trade Live With Me — Free 7-day trial🔗 ⁠https://www.asfx.biz/first⁠🧠 Sponsor: Tradeset — 25% off w/ code ASFX🔗 https://www.asfx.biz/tradeset  00:00 Preview01:24 Meet Christa: Fit Mom Trader03:26 Balancing Trading & Raising Three Kids06:22 From Gym Owner to Futures Trader07:52 Her Initial Balance Strategy Explained12:17 How She Trades the Asia Session14:36 Opening Range Setups & VWAP15:30 Managing Trades, Stops & Profit Targets18:18 Getting Started With Prop Firms21:17 Evaluations vs. Instant Funded Accounts24:24 $165K in Payouts: The Numbers & Evaluation Fees26:38 Cutting Spending & Keeping Accounts Longer27:22 Going Live vs. Trading Your Own Money30:39 Overtrading, Revenge Trading & Emotional Triggers33:43 Journaling Tips & Daily Report Cards35:57 Mental Preparation Before Trading39:13 The Compound Effect & Fixing One Mistake at a Time41:59 NQ Chart Breakdown: Initial Balance & VWAP45:46 Taking Partials & Using Extension Targets46:30 Asia Session Gold Chart Breakdown49:45 Choosing a Trading Session That Fits Your Life50:54 Who Christa Helps Through Coaching51:52 Final Thoughts & Questions for Part Two

I sat down with the MenthorQ CEO to discuss the reality of data access and the evolving market landscape of 2026.Check out MenthorQ -- https://menthorq.com/?aff=ASFX We break down the challenges traders face when trying to utilize massive amounts of data effectively. It is no longer just about having the information; it is about how you process it in a market dominated by rapid AI advancements. The MenthorQ CEO offers a realistic perspective on what stays relevant when technology moves this fast.We also look at the current state of popular trading platforms, including TradingView, NinjaTrader, TrendSpider, and ATAS. Whether you are focusing on futures trading or looking to upgrade your day trading tools, this conversation highlights where the industry is heading and what you actually need to stay competitive.Subscribe for weekly trading strategy breakdowns. Let me know in the comments if you want to see more interviews with software developers.🎯 Sponsor: Prop Firm Match — Compare 40+ prop firms side-by-side. Code MATCH🔗 ⁠https://www.propfirmmatch.com/?a_aid=asfx⁠ 🔄 Sponsor: TradeSyncer — Free Trial and 30% off w/ code ASFX🔗 ⁠https://www.asfx.biz/ts⁠ 🎥 Trade Live With Me — Free 7-day trial🔗 ⁠https://www.asfx.biz/first⁠ 🧠 Sponsor: TradeZella — 20% off w/ code ASFX🔗 ⁠https://www.asfx.biz/tz⁠

The cheapest prop firm account can end up costing you the most. Payout buffers, consistency rules, and fine print can change whether your profits ever reach your bank account.In this episode of The Day Trading Show, I sit down with Luna, Zarb, and Alex from Prop Firm Match TV for a candid conversation about the futures prop firm industry.We debate Flex vs. Pro vs. instant funded accounts, explain why getting payouts takes more than passing evaluations, and discuss how affiliate relationships influence recommendations. We also share our takes on Topstep, Lucid, Tradeify, Top One Futures, and what separates a transparent trading educator from someone selling a dream.Which prop firm account fits your trading style—and which rule has cost you a payout? Tell us in the comments.Subscribe for more futures trading interviews, strategies, and industry discussions.🎯 Sponsor: Prop Firm Match — Compare 40+ prop firms side-by-side. Code MATCH🔗 ⁠https://www.propfirmmatch.com/?a_aid=asfx⁠ 🔄 Sponsor: TradeSyncer — Free Trial and 30% off w/ code ASFX🔗 ⁠https://www.asfx.biz/ts⁠ 🎥 Trade Live With Me — Free 7-day trial🔗 ⁠https://www.asfx.biz/first⁠ 🧠 Sponsor: TradeZella — 20% off w/ code ASFX🔗 ⁠https://www.asfx.biz/tz⁠ 00:00 Prop Firm Hot Takes01:20 Meet the PFM TV Hosts04:34 Perpetual Futures Explained08:20 Prop Firm CEOs & Affiliate Bias12:13 Prop Firm Red Flags18:12 Flex vs. Pro Accounts23:01 Trading the Rules for Payouts27:51 Instant Funded & Consistency Rules30:49 Topstep Debate & Industry Changes46:01 Trading Influencers & Proof

Can futures traders actually make money trading options? Tanner Owings (The Strong Trader) sits down with Austin Silver, Evan Dyer and Randy Bains in New York City to break down the jump from futures to options — and why options prop firms make it low-risk to learn.Options Prop - https://www.asfx.biz/vanquish - code ASFXWe cover why fixed risk makes options easier to manage than futures, why you should start with QQQ and SPY if you already trade NQ and ES, how to find stocks in play using volume and post-earnings catalysts, and why implied volatility can make or break your trade. Tanner also tells the story of the $3K NDX 0DTE trade that would have turned into $600K — and why he cut it 20 minutes early.🎯 Sponsor: Prop Firm Match — Compare 40+ prop firms side-by-side. Code MATCH🔗 https://www.propfirmmatch.com/?a_aid=asfx 🔄 Sponsor: TradeSyncer — Free Trial and 30% off w/ code ASFX🔗 https://www.asfx.biz/ts 🎥 Trade Live With Me — Free 7-day trial🔗 https://www.asfx.biz/first 🧠 Sponsor: TradeZella — 20% off w/ code ASFX🔗 https://www.asfx.biz/tz Plus: gamma hype vs. keeping it simple, paralysis by analysis, hiring a trading psychologist 7 years in, and what walking onto the NYSE floor meant to the crew.TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Highlights1:23 - Intro: Tanner, Evan & Randy in NYC3:43 - Fixed risk: why options can be safer than futures8:24 - NQ = QQQ, ES = SPY: the easiest transition13:44 - Volume: the #1 way to find stocks in play15:47 - The $3K trade that could've been $600K19:16 - Is options trading just gambling?22:21 - Implied volatility explained (GME vs Home Depot)25:34 - Is gamma overhyped?28:23 - Selling premium & theta decay36:53 - Why most traders fail: time in the game42:43 - Walking into the New York Stock Exchange

There's over $500,000 in real payouts at this table, all made this year, and three completely different strategies behind it. This episode proves there isn't one right way to make money trading.🎯 Prop Firm Match — Compare 40+ prop firms side-by-side. Code MATCH🔗 https://www.propfirmmatch.com/?a_aid=asfx I sat down with Chris, Nick, and Zach, three profitable traders who all run mentorships, and asked them to push back on each other. We get into VWAP Wave, reading market conditions, order flow scalping on NQ, why ORB still doesn't work, and what separates amateurs from professionals. They also break down the rules that made them money, and they explain why every trader should be planning a move from prop firms to personal capital before the prop space changes.This is the less flashy side of trading. No Ferraris, no Chrome Hearts. Just real trading from people doing it with real capital.🔄 TradeSyncer — 30% off w/ code ASFX🔗 https://www.asfx.biz/ts 🎥 Trade Live With Me — Free 7-day trial🔗 https://www.asfx.biz/first 🧠 TradeZella — 20% off w/ code ASFX🔗 https://www.asfx.biz/tz 🎟️ ASFX Futures Bootcamp 2027 – Tampa, May 13-14🔗 https://www.asfx.biz/bootcamp 1:30 Meet the guests: $500K+ in real payouts6:01 VWAP Wave and reading market conditions10:28 Why profitable traders still coach13:33 Can anyone make a living trading?19:28 Best rules: 40-minute time stop and "don't fade strength"23:09 Why daily profit expectations are a death sentence31:57 "ORB is trash": old-school education vs today34:37 Prop firms vs personal capital: taxes, rules, and freedom41:07 The future of prop firms: should you be preparing?

In this episode, Austin Silver sits down with Zarb (Zach), a profitable prop trader who just took home $45K in payouts in a single month. We dive deep into how he structured accounts across Top One Futures & Futures Elite, why lower contract sizing led to bigger profits, the difference between New York & Asia session trading strategies, managing multiple accounts without burning out, and the mental game of trading when you don't need the money. 🎯 Sponsor: Prop Firm Match — Compare 40+ prop firms side-by-side. Code MATCH🔗 https://www.propfirmmatch.com/?a_aid=asfx 🔄 Sponsor: TradeSyncer — 30% off w/ code ASFX🔗 https://www.asfx.biz/ts 🎥 Trade Live With Me — Free 7-day trial🔗 https://www.asfx.biz/first 🧠 Sponsor: TradeZella — 20% off w/ code ASFX🔗 https://www.asfx.biz/tz Zarb shares his journey from struggling trader to consistent six-figure annual payouts, the mistakes he made early on, and exactly how he's positioning himself for even bigger months ahead. Topics Covered:✅ How he structured accounts across Top One Futures & Futures Elite✅ Why lower contract sizing led to bigger profits✅ The difference between New York & Asia session trading strategies✅ Managing multiple accounts without burning out✅ The mental game: trading when you don't need the money✅ Why prop firms are a net positive for retail traders✅ What's next: scaling to 6-figures with copy trading✅ Live account transitions & account selection edge✅ The truth about rushing payouts vs. playing the long game0:00 Intro - Zarb's $45K August Payout Month1:20 Welcome Back - Best Month Ever Follow-Up6:00 July Zero Payouts, August Massive Month11:20 New Prop Firms - Top One Futures & Futures Elite15:17 The Secret - "Disgustingly Low" Spend on $45K Payout17:00 Mindset Shift - Stop Rushing, Size Down, Widen Stops23:50 Biggest Regrets - What He'd Do Differently as New Trader27:07 Hot Take - Are Prop Firms Net Positive or Negative?32:00 Zarb's Liquidity Lab - Building His Own Trading Community40:40 Scaling Strategy - Copy Trading 10-30 Accounts Simultaneously48:00 Going Live - Top One Futures Live Account & Next Goals

Former 500K-sub bodybuilder turned futures trader Lucas Pinheiro shares how he transitioned from personal training to making $45K in monthly payouts. Learn his high-win-rate prop trading strategy, why he switched to Tokyo sessions, how he manages multiple accounts simultaneously, and the mindset shift required to succeed—plus why trading without external income sources leads to failure.Connect with Lucas -  @LPTradesFt  🎯 Sponsor: Prop Firm Match — Compare 40+ prop firms side-by-side. Code MATCH 🔗 https://www.propfirmmatch.com/?a_aid=asfx 🔄 Sponsor: TradeSyncer — Free Trial & 30% off w/ code ASFX🔗 https://www.asfx.biz/ts 🎥 Trade Live With Me — Free 7-day trial🔗 https://www.asfx.biz/first 🧠 Sponsor: TradeZella — 20% off w/ code ASFX🔗 https://www.asfx.biz/tz 0:00 Opening Mindset - Winning vs. Execution1:19 Podcast Intro & Lucas's Journey3:00 Moving to Miami at 19 - The Brazilian Dream5:00 Law School Drop & Sports Career Path8:00 First Bodybuilding Competition Win9:00 Building a 500K+ Subscriber Channel11:00 Transition from Bodybuilding to Trading12:00 Bitcoin Discovery (2019) & Crypto Interest14:00 First Forex Trade Loss & Learning Curve19:00 The $13K Loss - Emotional Breakthrough22:00 Retiring from Bodybuilding (2021)23:00 Real Estate Arbitrage in Brazil25:00 Selling 4 Properties & Moving Back to Brazil27:00 Why Switch to Futures Trading?29:00 Starting the Trading YouTube Channel31:00 Live Streaming Trades - The Missing Angle34:00 Growing to 42K Subscribers in 4 Months37:00 Why Traders Fail - The Psychology38:00 Bodybuilder Mindset vs. Trading Mindset40:00 Need Money Before Trading (Risk Management)44:00 Marriage & Support System During Losses45:00 Prop Firm Payouts & Account Strategy47:00 Risk-to-Reward: Personal vs. Prop Accounts50:00 Copy Trading Strategy Across Multiple Accounts52:00 Tokyo Session vs. New York Session Switch54:00 $45K Payout Month & Best Results56:00 Weekly Payout Strategy & Risk Bucketing59:00 Handling Max Loss Days with High Win Rate1:01:00 Current Opportunity in Prop Trading1:02:00 Outro & Connecting with Lucas

James Bruce shares his raw recovery story: a catastrophic $50K loss in one day due to a trade copier error on New Year's Eve 2021, followed by a brutal seven-month drawdown that nearly broke him. The key lesson: don't make trading your identity. After making $150K in 2020, he hit rock bottom but stayed locked in because he'd proven it was possible before. Learn why sizing down matters, how to rebuild after massive losses, the importance of having income outside trading, and why showing losses publicly (not just wins) is critical for the trading community. From near-bankruptcy to $70K+ in payouts, this is the unfiltered truth about trader recovery.🎯 Sponsor: Prop Firm Match — Compare 40+ prop firms side-by-side. Code MATCH🔗 https://www.propfirmmatch.com/?a_aid=asfx 🔄 Sponsor: TradeSyncer — 30% off w/ code ASFX🔗 https://www.asfx.biz/ts 🎥 Trade Live With Me — Free 7-day trial🔗 https://www.asfx.biz/first 🧠 Sponsor: TradeZella — 20% off w/ code ASFX🔗 https://www.asfx.biz/tz1:23 - James Bruce intro: $70K payouts this year4:12 - How James found Austin (mid-2019)5:00 - Borrowed money from dad for Austin's course10:04 - 2020 success: Made $150K with father-in-law's capital10:20 - 2021 seven-month drawdown begins12:00 - Biggest lesson: Don't make trading your identity13:00 - The $50K loss story (trade copier error on New Year's Eve)16:00 - Character building & resilience from massive losses18:00 - Tweet: Why trading shouldn't be your only income source36:00 - Why showing losses publicly is critical for community38:00 - Birthday week: Down $32K, recovered $50K next week42:00 - Why win rate matters more than R-multiple