NAS hits record, gold eats dirt—what’s next?

Trader Hall of Shame: Election Edition

This week’s Trade The News - Presidential Election competition was a rollercoaster of thrills, spills, and disqualifications. With 66% of traders getting DQ’d, we officially have a new Hall of Shame record! 🚩

What happened? Blame it on the wild volatility during the election aftermath and the Fed’s rate cut. These red-folder events tested everyone’s mettle—and margin management. But for the majority, it wasn’t the news that got them; it was over-leverage, blown stop-losses, and emotional trading under pressure.

Yes, Trade The News competitions are fun, fast, and furious, but they’re not for the faint of heart. When volatility spikes, it separates the pros from the YOLO crowd faster than you can say “margin call.”

To this week’s disqualified daredevils: we salute your bravery but urge you to brush up on risk management before stepping back into the arena. Remember, trading during high-impact news isn’t just exciting—it’s a masterclass in discipline.

Pro Tip: Next time, let those stop-losses do their job, and maybe you’ll make the Hall of Fame instead of the Hall of Shame. 😉

BullRush Challenges: The New Trader Obsession 🎢💰

Last week, trading challenges were hotter than Bitcoin during an inflation scare! Traders couldn’t get enough, and it’s easy to see why. The formula? Buy a challenge, pass it, rinse and repeat. It’s like leveling up in a video game—except instead of coins, you’re stacking real cash.

Here’s how it’s going down: you buy into a challenge, show off your trading chops, and if you pass—boom! You’ve got more capital to play with (or go on a vacation, buy IRL crypto, whatever else you’d like).

But that’s not where it stops. Traders are taking their winnings, reinvesting in the next challenge or paid competition, and multiplying their returns faster than you can say “bull market.”

Think of it as the ultimate hustle. It’s not just about hitting targets; it’s about compounding success. You pass one, you don’t just cash out and call it a day—you’re back for more. Each new challenge is an opportunity to build on the last, growing your capital like a pro.

The best part? You control the pace. Aggressive traders jump from one challenge to the next, turning small wins into big capital gains. More conservative? No problem. You can reinvest at your own speed, steadily building up your bankroll. The bottom line is, traders are figuring out that this cycle of “challenge, pass, reinvest” is one of the smartest ways to scale up without risking it all.

So, ready to jump on the bandwagon? It’s a trader’s playground out here, and the opportunities to grow your own capital are endless. 💥

Trading Tip: Mastering Active Trading

The days of riding the ETF wave are waning. As markets are projected to move sideways over the next decade, traders must shift gears from passive investing to mastering active strategies. According to seasoned trader Morrow, fundamental and technical analysis will no longer be optional but essential.

Level Up with Fibonacci Retracement 

Fibonacci retracement levels are a trader's best friend when identifying potential price reversals and support/resistance zones. For example, when a currency pair like EUR/USD retraces 38.2% of its previous move, it’s often a strong signal that a bounce—or a breakdown—is in play. Use these levels in conjunction with candlestick patterns to confirm entry and exit points.

The key? Don't just follow the lines—understand why price reacts there. Fibonacci isn't magic; it reflects market psychology. Mastering this tool can turn uncertainty into actionable insights.

Ready to go from “meh” to maestro? Here is the full interview: