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27th July - Monday Market Update #232 - One of the most important weeks of the year ahead.
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, Magnificent 7 ETF (MAGS),

Paul Wallace
6 days ago1 min read


Trader Performance Programme - VTP Stage 4 - London
VTP Stage 4 – Trader Performance Programme Most traders eventually realise that the biggest challenge in their trading isn't the market. It's managing themselves. If you've been trading for a while, you'll probably recognise the feeling. You know what you should be doing, but you don't always do it consistently. Improving your trading becomes less about finding another strategy and more about improving your own performance. That's exactly why I created the VTP Stage 4 – Trade

Paul Wallace
Jul 91 min read


6th July: Monday Market Update #230 - England and GBP both deliver (the Rugby team, not so much).
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, Gold vs USD ($XAUUSD), Bi

Paul Wallace
Jul 61 min read


29th June -Monday Market Update #229: "He's not the messiah, he's a very naughty boy..."
If you'd like to improve your Swing Trading or Intra-Day Trading skills during the second half of 2026, the VTP Stage 2 & 3 Bundle has been reduced from £794 to £179 until 30th June: https://bit.ly/VTP23QSALE 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 -

Paul Wallace
Jun 291 min read


22nd June Monday Market Update #228 - "Meet the new boss, same as the old boss..."
If you'd like to improve your Swing Trading or Intra-Day Trading skills during the second half of 2026, the VTP Stage 2 & 3 Bundle has been reduced from £794 to £179 until 30th June: https://bit.ly/VTP23QSALE 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

Paul Wallace
Jun 221 min read


1st June- Monday market Update #225- Busy week ahead
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, Alphabet Inc ($GOOG), Exx

Paul Wallace
Jun 11 min read


11th May - Monday Market Update - Starmer's 30th Reset Speech inspires the GBP and FTSE as much as every other one.
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, the Irish Stock Exchange

Paul Wallace
May 111 min read


27th April Monday Market Update #223 - Lots of Weekly Spinning Tops/Indecision in front of a big week.
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, Meta Platforms ($META), M

Paul Wallace
Apr 271 min read


VTP Trader Accountability Group - Q2 2026 starts 7th April
VTP TAG Q2 starts Tuesday 7th April. If you want more discipline, better execution and stronger trading habits, now is the time to join the VTP Trader Accountability Group. Each week we focus on: Trading discipline Execution consistency Risk awareness Emotional control Market focus No fluff. Just structured trader development and accountability. Make Q2 your most disciplined trading quarter yet. Join here: https://bit.ly/VTPTAG Starts Tuesday 7th April. Trade well, Paul

Paul Wallace
Apr 61 min read


Swing Trading or Intra-Day Trading —Final Day — Offer Ends Tonight
Final Day — Offer Ends Tonight Volatility is picking up again — and traders with structure will benefit most. Whether you prefer Swing Trading or Intra-Day Trading , this is your last chance to build a clear approach. 🔵 VTP Stage 2 – Advanced Swing Trading (£299 → £99) FX, Indices & Commodities👉 https://bit.ly/3EgovDV 🔴 VTP Stage 3 – Intra-Day Trading (£495 → £99) FX, Indices & Commodities👉 https://bit.ly/VTP3INTRA ⚖️ Bundle Deal — Both Courses for £179 👉 https://bit.ly

Paul Wallace
Mar 311 min read


23rd March - Monday Market Update #219: Trumps Tweet Turns The Tide. TACO or inspired move?
Make 2026 your most structured trading year by mastering swing or intra-day trading — VTP Stage 2 & 3 now £99: https://bit.ly/VTP23SALE 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

Paul Wallace
Mar 231 min read


16th March - Monday Market Update #218 - What a week we have ahead!
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, Redcat Holdings ( $RCAT )

Paul Wallace
Mar 161 min read


2nd March Monday Market Update #216: Another eventful weekend, is anyone surprised anymore?
Make 2026 your best trading year ever by joining the VTP Trader Accountability Group: https://bit.ly/VTPTAG ***Apologies to those who joined the live session today - the tech and audio were just not playing ball, so I cancelled the session and re-recorded it. Sorry for any inconvenience.*** 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 int

Paul Wallace
Mar 21 min read


2nd February - Monday Market Update #213 - So, What next?
Join the 2026 Q1 Dollar Edge FX Swing Trading Group Mentorship: https://bit.ly/USDEDGE 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, UBS Group ( $UBS ), Amazon.com ( $AMZN ), Alp

Paul Wallace
Feb 21 min read


26th Jan - Monday Market Update #212 - Do Davos chills carry over into a big week?
Join the 2026 Q1 Dollar Edge FX Swing Trading Group Mentorship: https://bit.ly/USDEDGE 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 ), Tesla ( $TSLA ), Boe

Paul Wallace
Jan 261 min read


19th January - Monday Market Update #211: Greenland is cold whilst Defence Stocks are hot.
Join the 2026 Q1 Dollar Edge FX Swing Trading Group Mentorship: https://bit.ly/USDEDGE 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, RTX Corporation ( $RTX ), Dassault Aviation ( $A

Paul Wallace
Jan 191 min read


USD Edge – FX Swing Trading Group Mentorship (Q1 2026)
Dolla Holla Trader, After running the UK intraday sessions at the end of 2025, one thing has become very clear: Intraday trading works — but it’s demanding. It requires screen time, constant decision-making, and high mental energy. For many traders, that’s fine in short bursts. But it’s not always the most sustainable model over months and years. That’s why, for Q1 2026, I’m opening USD Edge . Join Here USD Edge is a 10-week FX swing trading group mentorship designed to hel

Paul Wallace
Jan 122 min read


12th Jan Monday Market Update #210 - Risk-On Giddiness remains
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, JP Morgan Chase & Co ( $JP

Paul Wallace
Jan 121 min read


6th Jan: The VTP Trader Accountability Group starts tonight
Hey there Trader, The VTP Traders Accountability Group starts tonight at 19:15 . No hype. No promises. No noise. Just weekly structure, accountability, and standards — for traders who don’t want 2026 to become a repeat of last year. If you want to join us, you can do that here: 👉 https://veterans-trader-project.teachable.com/p/vtptagcourse Whatever you decide — trade well, — Paul

Paul Wallace
Jan 61 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
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