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Sharpen Your Edge for 2026 – Part 2: The Quiet Cost of Not Reviewing
In the first piece, I asked a simple question: Have you actually reviewed your trading year — or have you just remembered it? Today, I want to go one step further, because there’s a cost to skipping that review. And it’s rarely obvious at the time. Most traders think the damage comes from bad trades. In reality, it comes from unexamined behaviour . Drift Is Expensive — But Subtle When traders don’t formally review a year, nothing dramatic usually happens straight away. There

Paul Wallace
Dec 16, 20252 min read


15th Dec Monday Market Update #208 - Busy final full working week of the year
Make 2026 your best trading year ever by joining the DECS Trader Transformation Mentorship: https://bit.ly/DECS26 Hello Traders, Thanks to those of you who joined us today. I should reiterate that the Monday Market Update is just that. A big picture overview of the markets, with a few 'charts of interest' thrown in. There are no trade recommendations, this is not a signal service - just what I am looking at and interested in. Today we looked at; FX STAM, Delta Air Lines

Paul Wallace
Dec 15, 20252 min read


8th Dec - Monday Market Update #207 - Big Week ahead for Central Banks.
Make 2026 your best trading year ever by joining the DECS Trader Transformation Mentorship: https://bit.ly/DECS26 Hello Traders, Thanks to those of you who joined us today. I should reiterate that the Monday Market Update is just that. A big picture overview of the markets, with a few 'charts of interest' thrown in. There are no trade recommendations, this is not a signal service - just what I am looking at and interested in. Today we looked at; FX STAM, Broadcom Inc ( $A

Paul Wallace
Dec 8, 20252 min read


1st Dec - Monday Market Update #206 - Santa Rally, or Santa Shootdown?
Make 2026 your best trading year ever by joining the DECS Trader Transformation Mentorship: https://bit.ly/DECS26 Hello Traders, Thanks to those of you who joined us today. I should reiterate that the Monday Market Update is just that. A big picture overview of the markets, with a few 'charts of interest' thrown in. There are no trade recommendations, this is not a signal service - just what I am looking at and interested in. Today we looked at; FX STAM, Silver v US Dolla

Paul Wallace
Dec 1, 20252 min read


17th November - Monday Market Update #204 - A big week ahead.
Make 2025 your best trading year ever by joining the VTP Trader Accountability Group: https://bit.ly/VTPTAG Hello Traders, Thanks to those of you who joined us today. I should reiterate that the Monday Market Update is just that. A big picture overview of the markets, with a few 'charts of interest' thrown in. There are no trade recommendations, this is not a signal service - just what I am looking at and interested in. Today we looked at; FX STAM, Bitcoin vs USD ( $BTCUSD ),

Paul Wallace
Nov 17, 20252 min read


3rd November - Monday Market Update #202 - Is it a load of old $CAC?
Make 2025 your best trading year ever by joining the VTP Trader Accountability Group: https://bit.ly/VTPTAG Hello Traders, Thanks to those of you who joined us today. I should reiterate that the Monday Market Update is just that. A big picture overview of the markets, with a few 'charts of interest' thrown in. There are no trade recommendations, this is not a signal service - just what I am looking at and interested in. Today we looked at; FX STAM, French CAC 40 Index ($CAC),

Paul Wallace
Nov 3, 20252 min read


🎯 TOGS BONUS – Trading Double Tops & Bottoms
“Every trader knows Double Tops and Bottoms — but few trade them the same way.” In this Bonus Session of the TOGS Trading Podcast , Paul Wallace and Ian McFadden take on one of the oldest and most recognisable reversal setups in trading — the Double Top and Double Bottom . You’ll see how two experienced traders approach the same pattern completely differently — from how they spot early formation, to confirmation, timing, and trade management once price turns. It’s an eye-ope

Paul Wallace
Oct 25, 20251 min read


TOGS 52 – Journals, Data & Learning From Your Trades. Trading Podcast S3 Ep14
🎯 “Your journal isn’t just a record — it’s the mirror that shows you who you are when you trade.” In this week’s episode, Paul Wallace and Ian McFadden dive deep into how professional traders turn journaling and data into real performance feedback. They break down how to capture the right information, recognise patterns in your behaviour, and turn those lessons into consistent improvement. Whether you’re just starting a journal or refining your process, this episode will h

Paul Wallace
Oct 23, 20251 min read


Resolve. Refocus. Reset.
Hey Trader, Yesterday I opened the 48-Hour Trading Reset — to give serious traders a short window to pause, assess, and decide if they’re truly ready to improve. This isn’t about urgency. It’s about intent. 🟢 Accountability Reset — Join the VTP TAG (£30/month) Build structure, discipline, and accountability with a team that keeps you honest.👉 https://bit.ly/VTPTAG 🔵 Clarity Reset — 2-Hour TDS Session (£200) Two hours to review your process, find the blind spots, and shar

Paul Wallace
Oct 23, 20251 min read


13th October - Monday Market Update - Do Banks earnings put wind in the sails, or leave us in choppy waters?
Make 2025 your best trading year ever by joining the VTP Trader Accountability Group: https://bit.ly/VTPTAG Hello Traders, Thanks to those of you who joined us today. I should reiterate that the Monday Market Update is just that. A big picture overview of the markets, with a few 'charts of interest' thrown in. There are no trade recommendations, this is not a signal service - just what I am looking at and interested in. Today we looked at; FX STAM, Jefferies Financial Group (

Paul Wallace
Oct 13, 20252 min read


TOGS 50 Podcast - The Psychology Of Scaling Up
Ever wondered what really happens when you go from trading small to trading large? When you move from risking £50 a trade to £500, or...

Paul Wallace
Oct 8, 20251 min read


"Are you a good trading student?" TOGS 45 Trading Podcast S3Ep7
" Smart traders learn fast — great traders never stop learning. " It's Thursday so time for another @TOGSPod Trading Podcast. Join...

Paul Wallace
Sep 4, 20251 min read


1st September - Welcome back...does an Indian Summer or Autumn Storm await?
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Paul Wallace
Sep 1, 20252 min read


21st July - Monday Market Update #191 - Fascinating week ahead.
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Paul Wallace
Jul 21, 20252 min read


14th July Monday Market Update #190 - A busy week ahead.
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Paul Wallace
Jul 14, 20252 min read


9th June - Monday Market Update #186: "The Chinese - a great bunch of lads."
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Paul Wallace
Jun 9, 20251 min read


12th May Monday Market update #183: Everyone loves a deal; leading to risk-on giddiness.
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Paul Wallace
May 12, 20252 min read


28th April Monday Market Update #182 - Tariff fatigue turns to relief rally?
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Paul Wallace
Apr 28, 20251 min read


14th April - Monday market Update #181 - Tariff fatigue?
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Paul Wallace
Apr 14, 20251 min read


7th April - Monday Market Update #180 - Volatile start to the week.
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Paul Wallace
Apr 7, 20252 min read
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