Smart Guys, Dumb Trades: Newton, Ashley, and the Market’s Humility Lesson

Sponsored by Pepperstone Forget the tech. Forget the tribalism. Mark digs into the behaviour around crypto, how narratives form, how they collapse, and why traders should stay observers, not disciples.

Sponsored by Pepperstone Ever wondered why floor traders thrived? It wasn’t the bright jackets!... it was their clarity of edge. In this episode, Mark breaks down what their real advantage was and how modern traders can apply the same principle today.

Sponsored by Pepperstone In this short Budget Day briefing, I break down the setups, the traps, the tone shifts that move cable, and the oddball trades that can appear when the market misprices Reeves’ announcements.

Sponsored by Pepperstone Most traders don’t fail in year one, they fail in year two. In this episode I break down why traders stall, burn out or blow up in that 12–24 month window, and how to make sure you’re one of the few who actually push through and build consistency.

Sponsored by Pepperstone Most traders swing between two extremes: trading so small it doesn’t matter… or trading so big it destroys their ability to think clearly. In this episode, we break down how to actually find the sweet spot... the size that engages you, keeps you disciplined, and doesn’t sabotage your edge. Plus, the two phases every trader must go through before scaling up.

Sponsored by Pepperstone You took a trade you shouldn’t have… moved the stop… oversized… maybe all three. Now you’re staring at a red number and feeling disgusted with yourself. Here’s the thing: that emotional spiral is where traders get wrecked... or rise. This episode is about what to actually do when you’ve just messed up… and how the best traders break the cycle before it breaks them.

Sponsored by Pepperstone You’ve got the idea. The backdrop lines up. You know what you want to do… But you’re waiting for that perfect trigger... and before you know it, the move’s already gone. In this episode, Mark breaks down the concept of the feeler position, a small, early entry that keeps you aligned with the trade idea while managing risk. We explore: When to use a feeler trade (and when not to)How it shifts your mindset from hesitation to actionWhy it sharpens your focus and reduces FOMOHow to build a position around a solid thesis. even when conditions aren’t perfect If you’ve ever said, “I knew it was going to move, but I didn’t take the trade…” — this episode is for you.

Sponsored by: Pepperstone There are two types of traders I see stuck in the same painful cycle... and they couldn’t be more different. One’s a gunslinger: fast, aggressive, and emotional. The other’s a technician: precise, rule-based, and controlled. In this episode, I dive into what each type is missing, how to spot which one you are, and what to do to finally get your edge working. If you’re stuck, plateaued, or constantly second-guessing yourself... this one’s for you.

Sponsored by Pepperstone Sometimes, intelligence works against you in the market. In this episode, I share two stories... Isaac Newton and Mike Ashley, both brilliant men humbled by price. A reminder that no matter how clever you are, price is king.

Sponsored by Pepperstone Want to catch a liquidity rug pull before it unfolds? In this episode, I walkthrough my TradingView setup for spotting potential turning points in markets like gold, without being glued to your screen. You’ll learn how to set alerts for range expansions, prior day lows, key volatility shifts, and more. Perfect for traders who want to prepare for big intraday or multi-day moves before the crowd reacts.