How I GREW My Small $800 Trading Account Into $16,000 (Realistic Full-Time Trader)

Published: Thursday June 25, 2026 @ 09:00 EDT
Duration: 20.32 minutes
Views: 1,279
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Description: In this video, Kevin shares his experience growing a trading account from $800 to $16,000. The strategy, risk rules, and setups stayed exactly the same, but the emotional weight of larger profits and losses created challenges he never expected. He shares how fear quietly showed up in his trading and what helped him stick to his plan when the money started feeling real.

Chapters
00:00 I Tried Trading With $800 vs $16,000. Here is What Happened.
01:16 Why starting with $800 was my secret advantage
03:39 The "Easy" Phase: growing from $800 to $3,000
05:40 Hitting the $5,000 wall
07:53 My average win started shrinking
09:12 Naming the fear and checking the plan
11:05 The quarter-percent drawdown rule
12:42 The one habit that fixed my early exits
15:10 Reaching $16,000
16:49 Top 5 pieces of advice for the trader hitting this wall

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My Entry & Exit Strategy For Stocks Trading

Published: Wednesday June 24, 2026 @ 09:00 EDT
Duration: 0.50 minutes
Views: 544
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What The Best Traders In The World Have In Common

Published: Sunday June 21, 2026 @ 09:00 EDT
Duration: 27.53 minutes
Views: 2,062
Likes: 82
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Description: 📕 Get your copy of the new Market Wizards book: https://geni.us/wsrMLJ

In this interview, Etienne sits down with the legendary Jack Schwager and financial strategist George Coyle to gain raw insights into what the best traders in the world actually have in common. From traders who turned small accounts into massive fortunes to others who never had a losing month for years, this conversation dives into the habits, sacrifices, and hard truths that separate Market Wizards from everyone else.

Chapters
00:00 What The Best Traders In The World Have In Common
01:05 Who is George Coyle?
02:08 What's new with Jack Schwager?
02:42 The evolution of the new Market Wizards book
04:13 Deciding on the traders to feature in the book
06:33 Surprising trader success stories
08:37 Intraday vs. long-term trading
09:28 Traders' learning curve
10:06 Key principles of successful trading
12:38 The importance of hard work and passion
13:55 What the young market wizards like about trading
15:25 The changing landscape of trading
18:04 Diverse trading strategies and adaptation
21:20 What's unique about the young traders?
22:27 Moving from higher to lower timeframes
24:27 The future of trading and personal goals
26:35 Where to find the new Market Wizards book

George Coyle on X/Twitter: https://x.com/gfc4


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Backtesting My 67% Win Rate Strategy (FX Replay Walkthrough)

Published: Thursday June 18, 2026 @ 09:00 EDT
Duration: 14.15 minutes
Views: 2,039
Likes: 64
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Description: 📊 Sign up for FX Replay: https://d2t.link/FxReplay
🔖 30% discount coupon code for our community: ETIENNE

In this video, Etienne takes a strategy he's been trading for years and puts it to the ultimate test: a live backtest walkthrough to prove if it actually works. He shares the results, the stats behind his 67% win rate, and the results that showed up when the data started coming in

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100+ Years of Brutal Trading Advice in 52 Minutes

Published: Sunday June 14, 2026 @ 09:00 EDT
Duration: 52.73 minutes
Views: 3,942
Likes: 176
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Description: 🎥 Watch the full interviews here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwmpbNUnTt6gL4jdULaMVuMi24O8KPZqw&si=DzB5lEWtUCiAtmfQ

In this video, Etienne brings together 100+ years of brutal trading advice in 52 minutes. These are the most honest conversations he's had with full-time traders, trading psychologists, hedge fund managers, and market veterans over the past year. We're not talking about those "theory guys". They're full-time traders who've lost accounts, blown up, and found their way back.

Chapters:
00:00 100+ Years of Brutal Trading Advice in 52 Minutes
00:50 Pillar 1
15:13 Takeaway
15:44 Pillar 2
27:54 Takeaway
28:27 Pillar 3
44:34 Reality Check
52:07 Closing

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I Mastered Trading When I Stopped Trying To Make Money

Published: Thursday June 11, 2026 @ 09:00 EDT
Duration: 13.62 minutes
Views: 17,568
Likes: 1,132
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In this video, Kevin breaks down the five trading habits he had to stop before he started seeing real trading success. He shares the mistakes that kept showing up in conversations with struggling traders and explains why removing bad habits often matters more than adding new strategies. If you've ever felt like you're doing everything right but still not getting results, this conversation will probably sound familiar.

00:00 I Mastered Trading When I Stopped Trying To Make Money
01:25 Point 1
04:07 Point 2
06:30 Point 3
08:45 Point 4
10:56 Point 5
12:39 Summary

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Underrated Trading Advice Catch Small Moves, Not Big Moves

Published: Monday June 08, 2026 @ 09:00 EDT
Duration: 0.47 minutes
Views: 1,179
Likes: 34
Favorite: 0
Description:

1 Hour of Genius Trading Advice From Top 1% Traders

Published: Sunday June 07, 2026 @ 09:00 EDT
Duration: 64.08 minutes
Views: 3,075
Likes: 129
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Description: 📊 Best Indicator For Trend Trading free course: https://desiretotrade.tv/trend-indicator?sc=y&id=124

In this 1-hour masterclass, you’ll listen to advice from traders who have survived decades in the markets — including one who lost $2 million on a single trade and came back. This isn't theory. It's what kept them trading after drawdowns and the days they wanted to quit.

The full interviews used are listed below:
- Jared Tendler: https://youtu.be/gSK8CTZqf5c
- Andrew Mitchem: https://youtu.be/YxYsQVII__U
- Evan Marks: https://youtu.be/q1-F2jNjwRY
- Rajan Dhall: https://youtu.be/YNLlo7f0ilI
- Andrew Aziz: https://youtu.be/TsNL1SFbMOM
- Pavel Kycek: https://youtu.be/1cVxnz4OJc8

Chapters
00:00:00 1 Hour of Genius Trading Advice From Top 1% Traders
00:00:34 Master Trading Psychology for High Performance (Jared Tendler)
00:14:33 Discipline and Realistic Expectations (Andrew Mitchem)
00:25:46 Remove Mental Interference (Evan Marks)
00:40:15 The Zen of Trading (Rajan Dhall)
00:49:28 Mindset and Resilience to Survive Trading (Andrew Aziz)
00:56:49 Manage Your Emotions and Drawdowns (Pavel Kycek)

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You'll Never Make Money Until You Learn To Lose

Published: Saturday June 06, 2026 @ 09:00 EDT
Duration: 0.33 minutes
Views: 772
Likes: 12
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Description:

I Quit My Job As a TV Reporter to Trade Full-Time

Published: Friday June 05, 2026 @ 09:00 EDT
Duration: 0.73 minutes
Views: 402
Likes: 10
Favorite: 0
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Your Stop Loss Is In The Wrong Place. Let Me Show You Why.

Published: Thursday June 04, 2026 @ 09:00 EDT
Duration: 7.73 minutes
Views: 1,982
Likes: 96
Favorite: 0
Description: 📈 Trade the Trends Like a Pro (free course) - https://desiretotrade.tv/trend-indicator?sc=y&id=124

In this video, Etienne shares how his early stop loss habits cost him money for years and why he changed the way he protects his capital. He explains why a lower reward-to-risk ratio sometimes led to more consistent profits. Using forex and stock examples, he walks through the trade-off between win rate and stop placement that many traders overlook.

00:00 Your Stop Loss Is In The Wrong Place
02:39 How to place stop losses the right way
04:49 Example 1
06:44 Example 2

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Why I Don't Trust 98% of Indicators

Published: Wednesday June 03, 2026 @ 09:00 EDT
Duration: 1.28 minutes
Views: 511
Likes: 6
Favorite: 0
Description: You can make money from trading with my simple strategy.

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Don't Let Drawdowns Rule Your Life

Published: Tuesday June 02, 2026 @ 09:00 EDT
Duration: 0.60 minutes
Views: 886
Likes: 26
Favorite: 0
Description: Drawdowns are part of every trader's life. You've got to learn how to handle them. #drawdownrecovery #howtohandletradinglosses

Build An Unstoppable Trading Mindset (Mandi Pour Rafsendjani)

Published: Sunday May 31, 2026 @ 09:00 EDT
Duration: 35.48 minutes
Views: 1,925
Likes: 81
Favorite: 0
Description: 🎥 Trading Psychology videos w/ Mandi: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwmpbNUnTt6gYysPWtwB_ZKoSVdYab97Z&si=8yquIbDXISLy8Edb

In this interview, Etienne sits down with elite trading psychologist Mandi Pour Rafsendjani as she discusses how to build an unstoppable trading mindset. She breaks down why smart traders still struggle to follow their own rules and shares real examples of traders who kept repeating the same mistakes. They uncovered what was really driving their decisions. The conversation dives into trading psychology, self-trust, and why consistency often has less to do with strategy than most traders think.

Chapters
00:00 Build An Unstoppable Trading Mindset
00:51 What's new with Mandi Pour Rafsendjani
04:46 The role of AI in trading psychology
07:38 Understanding trader behavior and mindset
09:36 The impact of childhood experiences on trading
10:36 Transforming trader mindsets
16:52 How to deal with hesitation in trading
19:42 Overcoming self-doubt using "Internal Family Systems"
24:12 Continuous learning in trading psychology
30:43 Connecting with traders and building relationships
34:46 Where to find Mandi Pour Rafsendjani

Mandi's new website: highperformancetrading.com.au
X/Twitter: x.com/mpx_trader

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The Best Trading ChatGPT Prompts

Published: Saturday May 30, 2026 @ 09:00 EDT
Duration: 0.80 minutes
Views: 984
Likes: 15
Favorite: 0
Description: Here's how I used ChatGPT to make my strategy work.

Grab My Best Chat GPT Prompts Doc Here: https://desiretotrade.tv/ai-prompts

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The #1 Rule for Successful Traders

Published: Friday May 29, 2026 @ 09:00 EDT
Duration: 1.92 minutes
Views: 777
Likes: 21
Favorite: 0
Description: Are you following the "moron rule" in trading? It has to stop today. Here's the #1 rule for successful traders

These Habits Make Me A Profitable Trader (Weekend Reset)

Published: Thursday May 28, 2026 @ 07:00 EDT
Duration: 15.33 minutes
Views: 3,094
Likes: 174
Favorite: 0
Description: In this video, Kevin Hunt walks through the habits that make him a profitable trader. If you trade daily charts, 15-minute setups, or balance trading with a busy schedule, this can feel painfully familiar.

Chapters
00:00 THESE HABITS MAKE ME A PROFITABLE TRADER (Weekend Reset)
02:56 Habit 1
05:46 Habit 2
08:12 Habit 3
10:50 Habit 4
12:53 Habit 5

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How I Trade Pivot Points Profitably: My Proven Strategy #trading #scalping #forex

Published: Tuesday May 26, 2026 @ 09:00 EDT
Duration: 1.20 minutes
Views: 1,515
Likes: 34
Favorite: 0
Description: If you have been panic-selling, learning how to trade pivot points is a game-changer. JF's Elite Scalping Program is still open: https://desiretotrade.co/elite-scalping?sc=y&id=123

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51 Years Living Off The Markets (Peter Robbins)

Published: Sunday May 24, 2026 @ 09:00 EDT
Duration: 29.88 minutes
Views: 13,211
Likes: 394
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Description: In this trader interview, Etienne sits down with trader and author Peter Robbins, who’s been living off the markets for over 50 years. Peter breaks down why most traders fail long before strategy becomes the problem—and how simplifying your approach, trading less, and understanding yourself changed the way he survived different market cycles.

Chapters
00:00 51 Years Living Off The Markets
00:56 Who is Peter Robbins?
01:41 How Peter discovered trading at just 15 years old
02:20 Learning trading before social media, Discords, and online mentors existed
03:33 Why traders should align strategy with personality, lifestyle, and experience
05:25 The difference between mastering one trading style vs adapting to multiple market conditions
07:02 Why there’s no “perfect” strategy and how traders should choose what fits them
08:58 The role of trial and error in finding the right trading approach
10:50 The truth about trading freedom and why most traders still need guidance
11:35 Why accountability, mentorship, and trading communities matter more than traders think
13:10 The mindset shift required to survive trading long term
15:57 Why execution and psychology matter more than strategy tweaks
18:55 Knowing when a strategy is good enough
20:27 What separates traders who last decades from those who quit early
23:30 Why passion for trading matters more than chasing money
25:06 The advice Peter would give himself as a young trader starting out today
27:41 Where to find Peter Robbins and his book (links below)

The Trader's Journey (Book) - https://t.co/21rMaD4TYS
Peter Robbins on X/Twitter - https://x.com/prrobbins

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I Tried Building a Trading Strategy with ChatGPT in 2 Days

Published: Thursday May 21, 2026 @ 09:00 EDT
Duration: 15.05 minutes
Views: 1,278
Likes: 56
Favorite: 0
Description: 📈 Full trade checklist & strategy script: https://desiretotrade.co/strategy-script?sc=y&id=122
👉 Tesla referral link: https://ts.la/etienne951038

In this video, Etienne shares how he tried to build a complete winning trading strategy with ChatGPT in just 2 days while balancing a busy life and limited screen time. He walks through the messy process of testing ideas, spotting what failed, and figuring out why some markets worked while others completely broke the strategy.

Chapters
00:00 I Tried Building a Winning Trading Strategy with ChatGPT in 2 Days
01:22 Day 1 - define the strategy idea + tools to use
04:56 Day 2 - creating the scripts + testing the strategy
08:16 Wrap-up

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Trading Journal: https://d2t.link/journal