Titans Of Tomorrow

Waqar Asim

Trading Is hard, this podcast should help. Your front-row seat to knowledge from world's top trading professionals. Student Of Today, Titan Of Tomorrow.

  1. Verified Prop Trader: This "Boring" Strategy Made Me $1,000,000 From Prop Firms!

    4D AGO

    Verified Prop Trader: This "Boring" Strategy Made Me $1,000,000 From Prop Firms!

    Best offers for funding with FundedNext:https://fundednext.com/?fpr=tot(Or Use Code: TOT)30% off all funding with Alpha Capital: https://app.alphacapitalgroup.uk/signup/TOT(Or Use Code: TOT)Get Up To 40% Off Alpha Futures funding: https://app.alpha-futures.com/signin?next=%2F (Or Use Code: TOT)Get 20% off journaling with Tradezella: https://www.tradezella.com/?via=waqar(Or Use Codes: ToT10 or ToT20) In this episode Mathe breaks down how he went from obsessive teenage trader to earning over $700,000 in a single payout, sharing the hard truths most traders never hear. We dive deep into prop firm strategy, risk, psychology and much more.__________________________________________ 🔗Connect with Waqar here: https://www.youtube.com/@WaqarAsim./videos Titans Of Tomorrow here:https://www.instagram.com/titansoftomorrowpodcastGuest (Mathe Wieme):https://x.com/MatheWieme____________________________________________________________________Chapters:00:00 – 02:00 Intro02:00 – 07:34 Early obsession: trading as a teenager and all-in focus07:34 – 13:02 The dark years: no results, burnout, and resetting mentally13:02 – 18:41 Personal accounts vs prop firms: why most traders get this wrong18:41 – 24:19 Optimising prop firms: payout-to-spend ratios & account structuring24:19 – 29:47 Risk, data, and why 1% rules don’t always apply29:47 – 35:26 Building toward the $700k payout (and abandoning the $1M goal)35:26 – 40:58 Stress, self-awareness, and knowing when to lock it in40:58 – 46:33 Life after a massive payout: scaling limits & firm restrictions46:33 – 52:11 Red flags in prop firms and what sustainable models look like52:11 – 57:44 Managing dozens of accounts: bots, rules, and logistics57:44 – 1:03:09 Psychology myths: why most traders focus on the wrong problem1:03:09 – 1:08:27 Mechanical execution, never moving stops, trusting backtests1:08:27 – 1:12:00 Final lessons: suffering, discipline, and long-term thinking

    1h 12m
  2. The Trader Who Made $70M Breaking Every Trading Rule

    DEC 14

    The Trader Who Made $70M Breaking Every Trading Rule

    Best offers for funding with FundedNext:https://fundednext.com/?fpr=tot(Or Use Code: TOT)30% off all funding with Alpha Capital: https://app.alphacapitalgroup.uk/signup/TOT(Or Use Code: TOT)Get Up To 40% Off Alpha Futures funding: https://app.alpha-futures.com/signin?next=%2F (Or Use Code: TOT)Get 20% off journaling with Tradezella: https://www.tradezella.com/?via=waqar(Or Use Codes: ToT10 or ToT20)This episode is a deep dive into social arbitrage and observational investing with Chris Camillo, revealing how retail traders can spot market-moving ideas before Wall Street. We break down conviction sizing, information asymmetry, and the real process behind turning cultural signals into outsized returns.__________________________________________ 🔗Connect with Waqar here: https://www.youtube.com/@WaqarAsim./videosTitans Of Tomorrow here:https://www.instagram.com/titansoftomorrowpodcastGuest (Chris Camillo): https://x.com/ChrisCamillo____________________________________________________________________Chapters:00:00 – 02:01 Intro: $20K to $70M Without Charts02:01 – 06:47 Why Retail Investors See Change Before Wall Street06:47 – 12:18 Social Arbitrage Explained: Observational Investing12:18 – 17:54 Why TikTok Comments Beat Traditional Data17:54 – 23:31 The Sphere Trade: Backstreet Boys & Wizard of Oz23:31 – 29:42 Sizing Conviction & Bucketing Risk Capital29:42 – 35:58 Trading Blind to Price & Information Asymmetry35:58 – 41:26 Exiting Trades When Information Goes Public41:26 – 46:15 Using AI, Community & Scale Without Losing Edge46:15 – 51:10 Big Losses, Mistakes & Surviving Portfolio Hits51:10 – 56:28 Pandemic Trades & Capitalizing on Extreme Change56:28 – 01:01:11 Why Meme Coins Are Harder Than Equities01:01:11 – 01:06:01 Why He Refused Hedge Funds & External Capita01:06:01 – 01:11:02 Wealth, Simplicity & Rejecting Lifestyle Inflation01:11:02 – 01:15:53 Peace vs Pleasure: Redefining the End Goal01:15:53 – 01:20:14 How To Start Social Arbitrage (Actionable Advice)

    1h 20m
  3. Verified Trader: I Took $2000 To $12.3M Ignoring The #1 Trading Rule

    DEC 7

    Verified Trader: I Took $2000 To $12.3M Ignoring The #1 Trading Rule

    Best offers for funding with FundedNext:https://fundednext.com/?fpr=tot(Or Use Code: TOT)30% off all funding with Alpha Capital: https://app.alphacapitalgroup.uk/signup/TOT(Or Use Code: TOT)Get Up To 40% Off Alpha Futures funding: https://app.alpha-futures.com/signin?next=%2F (Or Use Code: TOT)Get 20% off journaling with Tradezella: https://www.tradezella.com/?via=waqar(Or Use Codes: ToT10 or ToT20)__________________________________________ 🔗Connect with Waqar here:  @WaqarAsim.  Titans Of Tomorrow here:https://www.instagram.com/titansoftomorrowpodcastGuest (David Hanlin): https://www.instagram.com/thelaptoplegend/David's Track Record:https://kinfo.com/portfolio/23210/performanceDavid Handlin, a trader who once went 158 days without a loss explains how he rebuilt himself after a near seven-figure drawdown and became one of the most disciplined breakout and mean-reversion specialists in the game. This episode uncovers the patterns, psychology, and systems behind his rise.____________________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 - 2:03 - Trailer2:03 - 6:13 - How He Turned $10K Risk Into a $1M Trade6:13 - 11:14 - The Bitcoin Breakout: Full Pyramiding Breakdown11:14 - 15:20 - Spotting Breakouts vs Fakeouts With Surgical Precision15:20 - 19:15 - Why “Tight Price Action” Is Everything19:15 - 23:12 - Risk, Leverage & Why Small Caps Still Print23:12 - 27:03 - Handling Big Money: Detachment, Drawdowns & Mental Control27:03 - 31:13 - Technicals vs Fundamentals: Why He Almost Ignores Fundamentals Completely31:13 - 36:05 - How He Times Breakouts With Daily + Intraday Structure36:05 - 40:02 - Exponential Bet Sizing: The Real Reason His PnL Exploded40:02 - 43:12 - Why Mean Reversion Has Higher Win-Rate Than Breakouts43:12 - 47:12 - How He Actually Picks Tops Safely (Not What You Think)47:12 - 52:13 - Trade Management: Break-Even Rules, Invalidations & Tight Risk52:13 - 57:04 - Why Most Traders Mismanage Winners (And How He Fixes It)57:04 - 1:02:05 - Momentum, EMAs & When He Actually Holds1:02:05 - 1:06:17 - Reversal Mechanics: Liquidity, Sweeps & Rigged Small Caps1:06:17 - 1:11:10 - Futures, Efficiency & Where His Edge Truly Lives1:11:10 - 1:15:24 - Purpose, Wealth & Why Materialism Gets Empty Fast1:15:24 - 1:20:27 - Identity, Ego & The Psychology of All-Time Highs1:20:27 - 1:24:25 - Drawdowns, Imposter Syndrome & Staying Grounded1:24:25 - 1:29:00 - Focus vs Distraction: Why He Cut All Side Income1:29:00 - 1:31:17 - His Final Message: Why Trading Isn’t For Most People

    1h 31m
  4. The Man Who Cracked The Market Algorithm - Samir Varma PhD

    NOV 30

    The Man Who Cracked The Market Algorithm - Samir Varma PhD

    Best offers for funding with FundedNext:https://fundednext.com/?fpr=tot(Or Use Code: TOT)30% off all funding with Alpha Capital: https://app.alphacapitalgroup.uk/signup/TOT(Or Use Code: TOT)Get Up To 40% Off Alpha Futures funding: https://app.alpha-futures.com/signin?next=%2F (Or Use Code: TOT)Get 20% off journaling with Tradezella: https://www.tradezella.com/?via=waqar(Or Use Codes: ToT10 or ToT20)A particle physicist turned 8-figure futures trader breaks down the hidden mechanics of markets, the truth behind stop hunts and liquidity grabs, why prediction destroys traders, and what actually creates a real edge. Samir Varma reveals the mistakes hedge funds still make, how to think like a scientist in the markets, and the principles that have kept him consistently profitable for 30+ years. This is one of the deepest conversations ever recorded on trading, risk, and market behaviour.__________________________________________ 🔗Connect with Waqar here:  https://www.youtube.com/@WaqarAsim./videos Titans Of Tomorrow here:https://www.instagram.com/titansoftomorrowpodcastGuest:https://www.linkedin.com/in/samir-varma-0806b____________________________________________________________________0:00 – 2:00 - Introduction2:02 – 6:44 - How a Cancelled Physics Project Created an 8-Figure Trader6:46 – 11:28 - Why Your Personality Might Be Destroying Your Edge11:31 – 17:07 - The Moment Samir Stopped Predicting Markets Forever17:09 – 22:53 - The Patterns You See… and the Ones That Are Lying to You22:55 – 28:39 - You Can Go Broke Taking a Profit28:41 – 34:22 - Chaos Theory Isn’t What You Think It Is34:24 – 41:02 - Why Hedge Funds Aren’t Smarter Than You Think41:04 – 46:51 - The Risk Models That Blow Up When You Need Them Most46:53 – 52:38 - Why “Once-in-a-Lifetime Events” Happen Every Few Years52:41 – 58:19 - The Psychology Trap That Breaks Even Good Traders58:21 – 1:04:06 - Why Most Trading Systems Fail Long Before You Notice1:04:08 – 1:09:57 - The Hidden Flaws That Destroy Institutional Traders1:09:59 – 1:15:31 - Market Experience vs Intuition: What Actually Matters1:15:33 – 1:21:04 - Why Technicals Work… But Only for a Very Short Time1:21:06 – 1:26:48 - The Truth Behind Stop Hunts, Liquidity Grabs & Iceberg Orders1:26:50 – 1:31:37 - How to See the Market Like a Physicist, Not a Retail Trader1:31:39 – 1:36:22 - The One Lesson Every Beginner Trader Must Understand

    1h 37m
  5. This Trader Never Studied Finance, But He Teaches Wall St. How To Trade

    NOV 23

    This Trader Never Studied Finance, But He Teaches Wall St. How To Trade

    Best offers for funding with FundedNext:https://fundednext.com/?fpr=tot(Or Use Code: TOT)30% off all funding with Alpha Capital: https://app.alphacapitalgroup.uk/signup/TOT(Or Use Code: TOT)Get Up To 40% Off Alpha Futures funding: https://app.alpha-futures.com/signin?next=%2F (Or Use Code: TOT)Get 20% off journaling with Tradezella: https://www.tradezella.com/?via=waqar(Or Use Codes: ToT10 or ToT20)This episode breaks down 30 years of real market experience into clear, repeatable trading principles - from emotional candles to risk, process, and longevity. If you want to understand how professional traders actually think (and why most retail logic is backwards), this conversation is a masterclass.__________________________________________ Connect with Waqar here: https://www.youtube.com/@WaqarAsim./videosTitans Of Tomorrow here:https://www.instagram.com/titansoftomorrowpodcastGuest:http://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-iaccino____________________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 - 1:30 Intro1:30 - 5:42 Why Buy Low Sell High Fails Traders5:42 - 10:19 The Painful Shift From Floor Trader to Screen Trader10:19 - 14:56 Emotional Candles and Significant Levels14:56 - 19:47 The Entry Trick Most Retail Traders Miss19:47 - 24:58 Break Evens Data Integrity and Missed Trades24:58 - 29:54 Imposter Syndrome in Trading29:54 - 35:48 Diversification vs Gambling35:48 - 41:00 Why Asking Why Price Moved Is the Wrong Question41:00 - 46:37 Percentage Based Risk That Scales46:37 - 51:56 Double Tops Breakouts and Real Trend Shifts51:56 - 58:04 Why You Shouldnt Fear All Time Highs58:04 - 1:03:39 Space Theory The Hidden Edge Pros Use1:03:39 - 1:11:33 Targets vs Exits How Pros Take Profit1:11:33 - 1:17:56 Longevity Over Luck in Trading1:17:56 - END Process Over Outcome

    1h 21m
  6. Lessons From 150 Episodes - Larry Williams, Brando & Prop Firm CEOs

    NOV 16

    Lessons From 150 Episodes - Larry Williams, Brando & Prop Firm CEOs

    Best offers for funding with FundedNext:https://fundednext.com/?fpr=tot(Or Use Code: TOT)30% off all funding with Alpha Capital: https://app.alphacapitalgroup.uk/signup/TOT(Or Use Code: TOT)Get Up To 40% Off Alpha Futures funding: https://app.alpha-futures.com/signin?next=%2F (Or Use Code: TOT)Get 20% off journaling with Tradezella: https://www.tradezella.com/?via=waqar(Or Use Codes: ToT10 or ToT20)This episode breaks down the realities of trading psychology, risk, edge-building, and the mindset behind veteran traders. It gives you a clear understanding of how top performers think, operate, and stay consistent over years in the markets.__________________________________________ 🔗Connect with Waqar here:  https://www.youtube.com/@WaqarAsim./videosTitans Of Tomorrow here:https://www.instagram.com/titansoftomorrowpodcast_____________________________________________________________Chapters:00:00 - Intro00:01:30 - Psychology, Behavior & Building an Edge00:08:00 - Larry Williams: Risk, Longevity & Generational Trading Styles00:14:00 - Professional vs Retail: Funding, Leverage & Career Paths00:20:00 - Trend Following vs Mean Reversion: What Veteran Traders Actually Do00:26:00 - Confidence, Conviction & Avoiding Strategy Hopping00:32:00 - Data, Testing & the Real Meaning of “Mechanical Trading”00:38:00 - Why Trading Psychology Is Misunderstood00:44:00 - Adherence, Protocols & Desensitization Through Experience00:50:00 - Elite Discipline: Environments, Accountability & Doing Hard Things00:56:00 - Final Lessons on Performance, Self-Confidence & Long-Term Growth

    1h 7m
  7. The TRUTH Behind Market Algorithms & How 'Manipulations' Actually Happen - Rishi Narang

    NOV 10

    The TRUTH Behind Market Algorithms & How 'Manipulations' Actually Happen - Rishi Narang

    Best offers for funding with FundedNext:https://fundednext.com/?fpr=tot(Or Use Code: TOT)30% off all funding with Alpha Capital: https://app.alphacapitalgroup.uk/signup/TOT(Or Use Code: TOT)Get Up To 40% Off Alpha Futures funding: https://app.alpha-futures.com/signin?next=%2F (Or Use Code: TOT)Get 20% off journaling with Tradezella: https://www.tradezella.com/?via=waqar(Or Use Codes: ToT10 or ToT20)Rishi Narang, one of Wall Street’s most secretive quant traders, breaks down how price really moves, the truth behind market manipulation, and why most traders are fighting the wrong battle.__________________________________________ 🔗Connect with Waqar here:  https://www.youtube.com/@WaqarAsim./videosTitans Of Tomorrow here:https://www.instagram.com/titansoftomorrowpodcastGuest:https://www.linkedin.com/in/rishiknarang/____________________________________________________________________Chapters:00:00 – 01:30 | Intro 01:30 – 07:2 0Art vs Science of Quant Trading07:20 – 12:50 The Key Differences Between Quant & Discretionary Traders12:50 – 17:10 Correlation, Causation & The Quest for Predictability17:10 – 21:20 Randomness, Human Behavior & Game Theory in Markets21:20 – 25:15 Institutions, Algorithms & Market Evolution25:15 – 30:20 Systematic vs Discretionary: The Role of Intuition30:20 – 34:10 Biases, Overfitting & Sample Size Myths34:10 – 40:00 Discipline, Losing Streaks & Probability of Drawdowns40:00 – 46:20 Alpha Decay, Regimes & Knowing When You’re Wrong46:20 – 51:00 Technicals, Universality & Market Concepts51:00 – 57:00 Time Horizons, Forecast Accuracy & Market Impact57:00 – 01:03:30 Fundamentals, Technicals & The Self-Fulfilling Nature of Markets01:03:30 – 01:09:00 Positioning, Crowding & Market Impact Explained01:09:00 – 01:14:50 Liquidity, Stop Hunts & How Price Really Moves01:14:50 – 01:20:40 Retail Order Flow, Market Makers & Manipulation Myths01:20:40 – 01:27:30 Market Conspiracies, Consumerism & The Real “Elites”01:27:30 – 01:33:20 Risk, Stop Losses & Quant Approaches to Exposure01:33:20 – 01:40:20 Profit Taking, Distribution Curves & Data-Driven Strategy01:40:20 – 01:46:20 The Core Trading Archetypes: Trend, Reversion, Sentiment & Value01:46:20 – 01:51:00 Intelligence, Ego & What Makes a Great Quant Trader01:51:00 – 01:56:00 Institutional Incentives, Capital Allocation & The Game Theory of Funds01:56:00 – 01:57:36 Final Reflections & Timeless Trading Advice

    1h 58m
  8. Options Expert: I Took $6000 To $25M Trading ONE Setup Everyone Ignores!

    NOV 2

    Options Expert: I Took $6000 To $25M Trading ONE Setup Everyone Ignores!

    In this episode, Verified trader Brando reveals how he turned $6,000 into over $25 million in his career - all by breaking the one rule every trader always follows!__________________________________________Best offers for funding with FundedNext:https://fundednext.com/?fpr=tot(Or Use Code: TOT)30% off all funding with Alpha Capital: https://app.alphacapitalgroup.uk/signup/TOT(Or Use Code: TOT)Get Up To 40% Off Alpha Futures funding: https://app.alpha-futures.com/signin?next=%2F (Or Use Code: TOT)Get 20% off journaling with Tradezella: https://www.tradezella.com/?via=waqar(Or Use Codes: ToT10 or ToT20)__________________________________________ 🔗Connect with Waqar here: https://www.youtube.com/@WaqarAsim./videosTitans Of Tomorrow here:https://www.instagram.com/titansoftomorrowpodcastGuest: https://www.youtube.com/@Eliteoptions2/videos____________________________________________________________________Chapters:00:00 - Trailer 01:45 - From $6K to $1M Blueprint06:00 - Why He Never Uses Stop Losses10:15 - Mastering Detachment From Money14:30 - Turning Losses Into Lessons18:45 - When to Quit Your Job for Trading23:00 - $5K to $100K in Market Chaos27:15 - Spotting Tops Before They Crash31:30 - Simple Charts, Massive Gains35:45 - The $600K Lesson40:00 - Losing $12M and Rebuilding Confidence44:15 - The $2M Comeback With His Mom’s Account48:30 - Purpose Beyond Money52:45 - The $17M Nvidia Trade57:00 - The Game Never Ends

    1h 12m

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Trading Is hard, this podcast should help. Your front-row seat to knowledge from world's top trading professionals. Student Of Today, Titan Of Tomorrow.

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