318. The #1 FTMO Trader’s Mindset w/ Bernd Skorupinski

About this episode

Bernd Skorupinski shares insights on the mindset and strategies needed for success in prop trading.

https://tradingnut.com/bernd-skorupinski/ - Bernd's Links 👈 💵 https://tradingnut.com/BlueGuardian/ - SERIOUS FX & FUTURES PROP FIRM - Save 25% Coupon: TRADINGNUT 🏦 Get a 100% Deposit Bonus with Fx Broker BlackBull* https://tradingnut.com/BlackBullMarkets/ ==== DYNAMIC TRADERS CLUB ====== Get JJ's FREE Video & PDF - It'll Simplify Your Trading: https://tradingnut.com/DynamicTradersClub/ 👈 ============================================== Unlock powerful insights from trader and entrepreneur Bernd Skorupinski as he breaks down the real mindset, discipline, and experience needed to succeed in prop trading. From early struggles to leaderboard wins, Bernd shares raw lessons on psychology, consistency, risk, and what it truly takes to make it in the markets. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:08:20 Personal Trading Style 00:13:36 Day Trading vs. Swing Trading 00:23:19 Handling Losses 00:31:36 Supply and Demand Technical Strategy 00:36:34 Fundamentals in Trading 00:41:08 Commitment of Traders (COT) Report 00:47:07 Fundamental Bias and Market Timing 00:53:23 Performance Goals 01:02:40 Journaling and Performance Tracking 01:05:27 Prop Firm Challenges: Best Practices 01:11:55 AI and the Future of…

People in this episode

Host: Cam Hawkins

Guest: Bernd Skorupinski

Topics covered

• trader mindset
• prop trading
• psychology in trading
• risk management
• trading strategies
• performance tracking

Keywords

• FTMO
• trading psychology
• supply and demand
• COT report
• AI in trading
• performance goals

Sponsors

BlueGuardian, Fx Broker BlackBull

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Dynamic Traders Club, Instagram, YouTube, Online Trading Campus

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