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Starting Monday: USD Edge (Q1 FX Swing Trading)
Dolla Holla Trader, A quick note as we head into the weekend. USD Edge starts on Monday 2nd February. If you’ve been considering joining the Q1 FX swing trading group, this is the point where a decision is needed — not because of hype or pressure, but because the group is about to begin. USD Edge is for traders who want: A calm, repeatable FX swing process USD-focused markets 4H charts Fewer trades, better decisions A small group with structure and accountability Details are

Paul Wallace
3 days ago1 min read


5th Jan - Monday Market Update #209 - Energy & Defence Stock giddiness courtesy of US Delta Force.
Make 2026 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, Chevron Corporation ( $CVX)

Paul Wallace
Jan 51 min read


Sharpen Your Edge for 2026A Trader’s Guide to Reviewing, Planning, and Supporting Progress
As 2025 comes to a close, many traders look ahead with good intentions. Very few stop to properly review how they’ve been operating — and even fewer put support in place to ensure 2026 unfolds differently. This short series was written to address that gap. Not with hype. Not with predictions. But with standards. Below are the four parts of the Sharpen Your Edge for 2026 series, designed to help you reflect properly and decide how you want to approach the year ahead. Part 1 –

Paul Wallace
Dec 29, 20252 min read


Sharpen Your Edge for 2026 – Part 4: How Traders Actually Support Progress
Over the last few days, I’ve covered three things that quietly shape a trader’s results far more than most people realise: Whether they formally review a year, or just remember it The cost of drifting forward without understanding what actually happened Why hope and intention aren’t enough to form a real plan The final question is a practical one: Once you’ve reviewed and planned properly — how do you actually support progress? Because insight without support rarely lasts. Wh

Paul Wallace
Dec 18, 20252 min read


Sharpen Your Edge for 2026 – Part 3: Hope Is Not a Plan
If you’ve read the first two pieces, you’ll already know where this is heading. Review matters. Skipping it leads to drift. Drift quietly repeats years. The next question is the one most traders avoid: Do you actually have a plan for how you’re going to operate in 2026? Not a vague intention. Not a resolution. A plan. What Most Traders Mean by “A Plan” When traders say they have a plan for the new year, it usually sounds like this: “I’ll be more disciplined.” “I’ll trade les

Paul Wallace
Dec 17, 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


24th Nov - Monday Market Update - Big week ahead for the UK & Ukraine.
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, iShares MSCI Unite

Paul Wallace
Nov 24, 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


10th Nov - Monday Market Update #203: Risk-On giddiness to return?
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, Irish Stock Exchange ($ISEQ

Paul Wallace
Nov 10, 20252 min read


OODA Loop for Traders: How to Think & Act Faster Under Pressure
🎯 “Clarity comes from cycling faster through confusion than the competition.” In this week’s coaching video, I unpack how traders can use the OODA Loop — a decision-making framework I first learned in the RAF — to make clearer, faster, and more confident trading decisions. The OODA Loop (Observe → Orient → Decide → Act) was originally developed for fighter pilots who had to make split-second calls under extreme pressure. In trading, it’s just as powerful. When you learn to

Paul Wallace
Nov 5, 20251 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


27th October - Monday Market Update #201 - Major 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, META Platforms ($META), Mic

Paul Wallace
Oct 27, 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
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