Trading Education

ICT's Order Blocks: Is This A New Concept?

How ICT’s Order Blocks and Steidlmayer’s High Volume Nodes Align. A rebrand of a trading concept that is 50 years old.

Understanding Market Manipulation: Comparing ICT and Wyckoff

This article will explore the similarities between the ICT concept of "seek and destroy" and Wyckoff's "springs and upthrusts," highlighting how these methodologies converge and how ICT largely builds upon Wyckoff's foundational ideas.

Tanner Owings: One-on-One Trading Mentorship Client Case Study

From knowing next to nothing about what it takes to be a day trader, to developing consistent profitability, quitting his job, and trading for full-time income with regular 4-figure days. Here is a look at Tanner’s journey to becoming consistently profitable with Opinicus.

The Trading Journey: Managing Expectations

Many developing traders approach the markets with the belief that their energy should be immediately rewarded with substantial profits. This belief is amplified in today’s day and age, with many skilled traders sharing their profit screenshots via social media. However, this mentality is flawed and can lead to frustration, impulsive decisions, and ultimately, setbacks in their trading journey.

The Overlooked Key to Day Trading Success: Effective Risk Management

The importance of effective risk management cannot be overstated, especially for developing traders. While many aspiring day traders usually focus on finding the next big parabolic mover or looking for the holy grail trading system, they often overlook one of the most critical factors in their success: managing risk.

What Is Opinicus? The Premier Day Trading Community

Back in 2017, Opinicus was born out of necessity. I knew that the online education industry - specifically trading education - needed a community for intraday options traders and an education offering for new market participants to learn from. At the time, no such offering existed. In what is now a competitive landscape, Opinicus emerges as a premier day trading community and education provider, offering traders the tools, resources, and community they need to thrive in the markets.

The Best Trading Education in 2024

As the financial markets continue to evolve, the need for effective and accessible trading education has never been more crucial. In 2024, Opinicus emerges as a beacon of simplicity and profitability in the complex world of trading.

Why Every Trader Needs a Trade Plan

Interestingly, despite having learned various skills throughout their lives, novice traders often fall into the trap of impulsive trading. They neglect careful planning and fail to adhere to a well-defined trading plan, which is a crucial component for long-term profitability and success in the markets.

Mastering Volume Profiles: A Guide for Traders

If you want to improve your trading performance, understanding and implementing volume profiles is essential. After training hundreds of traders throughout my near-decade-long trading career, I've noticed a common issue among unprofitable traders: they often dive into trading setups and patterns without considering the broader context. Trading without context is not a strategy, it's merely trading patterns.

Creating an Easy Money Trading Strategy

Successful trading is an art that demands more than just intuition; it requires a strategic foundation that stands resilient - Not only through market shifts but a trader’s own emotions as well. At the heart of this foundation lies a singular, indispensable pillar: the use of an easy money trade strategy. This isn't just a guiding principle; it's your linchpin for consistent profitability.

15 Essential Trading Tips to Become Profitable

By understanding and applying these 15 trading principles, you can enhance your trading skills and increase your chances of becoming a profitable trader, regardless of what instrument you choose to trade.

Understanding Wyckoff's Market Phases for Informed Trading

By diligently applying Wyckoff's principles and analyzing trading range dynamics, traders can identify favorable opportunities and effectively manage risk, enhancing their prospects for success in the financial markets.

3 Pillars of Trading Success

Trading is a journey of mastery, viewed through the multifaceted prism of three overlapping lenses. These lenses are the Technical Lens, the Performance Lens, and the Self Lens. To achieve true mastery in trading, one must skillfully balance and synchronize these three lenses. Let's delve into each of them.

When to Trade Breakouts and When to Avoid Them

When it comes to trading breakouts, knowing when to seize the opportunity and when to exercise caution can be the difference between success and disappointment. In this article, we will explore the key scenarios that dictate when it's appropriate to trade breakouts and when it's wise to steer clear.

How to Game Plan for a Trading Session

If you’re a trader of any experience level, having a game plan is your secret weapon. Whether you're a seasoned trader or just starting your journey, a well-defined trading session game plan is the key to success. This simple system is what I personally use on a daily basis, and what we talk about in real-time during our Premarket Prep Livestreams in the Trader’s Thinktank - It will keep you prepared for every trading day.

6 Ways to Accelerate Your Learning Curve as a Developing Trader

Becoming a consistently profitable trader is a journey that requires continuous learning and adaptation. Whether you're just starting or have some experience, there are essential principles to consider that can significantly speed up your progress in the world of trading. In this article, we will explore these valuable insights to help you navigate the markets more effectively.

First Class Day Trading Mentor: Why Opinicus Stands Out

To be honest, when I started trading, I wished I had a trading mentor. Trading mentors were not as easy to come by when I began my journey… The best you could find were trading books, which don’t provide the same experience. That is part of why I offer these services - I know what it is like to be struggling to navigate the markets!