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

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

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

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

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

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 ),

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

🎯 “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

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),

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

“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

🎯 “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

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

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🎯 When should you go big in trading — and when should you step back? This week’s TOGS Trading Podcast dives into one of the hardest...

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