Ex-Bank Trader: NEVER Backtest Your Strategy. THIS Is How Pros Validate Their Edge!

About this episode

An institutional trader discusses market dynamics and the mindset needed for successful trading.

30% Off forex & futures funding with Hola Prime: https://holaprime.com?affiliateId=697(Or Use Code: TOT) Best offers for funding with FundedNext:https://fundednext.com/?fpr=tot(Or Use Code: TT)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, an institutional trader breaks down what actually moves markets, from macro and narrative to risk and psychology, revealing why most retail traders are thinking about trading the wrong way. This episode dives into real edge, handling losses, and the mindset required to survive and win long term.__________________________________________ 🔗Connect with Waqar here: https://www.youtube.com/@WaqarAsim./videosTitans Of Tomorrow here:https://www.instagram.com/titansoftomorrowpodcastGuest (Patrick Reid): https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-reid-5b51bb21/____________________________________________________________________Chapters:00:00:00 – Trailer00:01:50 – What…

People in this episode

Host: Waqar Asim

Guest: Patrick Reid

Topics covered

• market movements
• trading psychology
• institutional trading
• retail trading
• risk management
• trader mindset

Keywords

• trading strategy
• market psychology
• institutional edge
• risk-taking
• trader incentives
• hedge funds
• trading losses

Sponsors

Hola Prime, FundedNext, Alpha Capital, Alpha Futures, Tradezella

More episodes of Titans Of Tomorrow

• Prop Desk Insider: Your Problem Isn't Psychology, It's THIS - Here's Why Most Traders Fail · June 8, 2026 · 1h 41m
• The Man Who Managed $3bn - Most Traders Will Never Build Wealth And Here's Why · June 1, 2026 · 1h 27m
• 25yr Track Record Trader: I Took $12,400 to $8M By Following ONE Rule! · May 24, 2026 · 1h 1m
• The Trader Prop Firms Banned For Being Too Consistent - Alex Ruiz · May 17, 2026 · 1h 18m
• How Anyone Can Build A Profitable Trading Strategy FAST - 150 Guest Special · May 10, 2026 · 1h 40m
• The Protocol That Tricked My Brain Into Following My Trading Plan Every Time - Waqar Asim · May 3, 2026 · 59 min