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Posted by TopstepTrader on April 18, 2019

Funded Trader for 3 Years: Here's How He Did It

Charles B. from Couer D'Alene, Idaho has traded in a futures Funded Account® for three years. Charles came to Topstep because it offered an easy entry point into the futures trading business —...

Posted by TopstepTrader on April 11, 2019

Perseverance in Trading Pays: Lessons from a Funded Trader

When it comes to physical fitness, some of us make it to the gym every week and strive to eat healthy meals. For others, however, learning how to reach one’s goals requires a lot of time, training...

Posted by TopstepTrader on April 10, 2019

Earnings Season: A Boom or Bust for Equities Rally?

Time for earnings. Several large banks release results on Friday, and the floodgates on first-quarter reports open wide the following week. With the S&P 500 up sharply year to date, the rally will be...

Posted by TopstepFX on April 09, 2019

From Huge Drawdown to Big Withdrawals: a Funded Trader Shares His Secrets

Four days into his Funded Account®, Nick S. in Texas found himself 51% to his total Account Loss Limit. That's right, his $5,000 balance fell to a closing low of $3,307 — putting him just $1,600...

Posted by TopstepFX on April 08, 2019

EUR/USD: Will the ECB Meeting be the Impetus for the Next Move Lower?

Euro bulls have had little to cheer about lately. After losing 4.5% to the Dollar in 2018, the currency is again facing losses in the early parts of 2019. In fact, the 2% drop in the first quarter...

Posted by TopstepTrader on April 05, 2019

3 Common Trading Mistakes that Can Cost You Big

No two traders operate in the same way. There is no book of rules for trading the right and wrong way in financial markets. However, the odds of trading success improve when you avoid common pitfalls...

Posted by TopstepTrader on March 31, 2019

Huge Week for the Dollar with Key Data Due Early April

The dollar rally faces a test as the first week of April brings a flood of economic data. Take a look at some (certainly not all) of the key statistics due out Monday through Friday:

  • Monday: Retail...
Posted by TopstepTrader on March 28, 2019

Meaty Rally in Lean Hogs as China Buys More Pork

US Hog Futures prices are surging. While a swine flu outbreak tightens supplies, rising Chinese purchases of US stock are driving up demand. The trend is worth watching because, even if you’re not...

Posted by TopstepTrader on March 26, 2019

First Quarter Recap: Oil Leads as Nearly Everything Wins

After experiencing losses last year, almost every asset class is moving higher through the first quarter 2019. Stocks are rallying. Bonds are bid. The dollar is up. But the biggest gains have been in...

Posted by TopstepTrader on March 25, 2019

Having a Performance Coach Gives New Traders a Competitive Edge

Before learning how to trade with TopstepTrader, Gabriel, who’s based in Spain, was an entrepreneur who ran multiple businesses. He heard an ad detailing how trading newbies could learn the business...

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