294. Trading Nut

294. "This 1 Candle Made Me $200K Trading Gold..."

Hamza G

39 mins

In this episode, I interview Hamza G, a successful prop trader, about his journey and strategies in trading gold and other markets. Hamza shares how he and his brother became consistently profitable by focusing on a specific candle type and rigorous backtesting. He emphasizes the importance of aiming for consistency, managing risk, and psychological resilience.

Hamza also discusses common trading mistakes, the significance of simplicity, and strategies for passing prop firm challenges.

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Hamza G

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Strategy Breakdown

Key Lessons

[16:45] A lot of people don't even know how to trade and try out prop firms.
[17:51] If it's your last buck in your pocket, don't invest it in a prop firm challenge.
[18:23] If you're not experienced enough, even if you get funded, you will most likely blow it.
[23:25] Don't over manage your positions if you don't have the experience.
[25:03] You can significantly increase your win rate if you just focus on the trend.
[27:00] The human brain is perfect for trading ranges because you have a borderline where you can adapt to things.
[28:15] Just keep it simple. Don't over complicate it, and don't over trade.
[35:48] You don't focus on the money aspect of trading. You focus on your mental edge.