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The Day Trading Show

by Austin Silver

Welcome to The Day Trading Show, hosted by entrepreneur, and co-owner of ASFX, Austin Silver. In this podcast you'll find trading content specifically designed to help you make better trading decisions going forward. Most of these episodes have videos that go with them - linked in the individual show notes. Please subscribe and leave a review. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.

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  1. Gamma Levels for Futures Traders: Full MenthorQ Walkthrough

    I sat down with the MenthorQ CEO to discuss the reality of data access and the evolving market landscape of 2026. Check out MenthorQ -- https://menthorq.com/?aff=ASFX We break down the challenges traders face when trying to utilize massive amounts of data effectively. It is no longer just about...

  2. Are Prop Firms Getting Better—or Just More Expensive?

    The cheapest prop firm account can end up costing you the most. Payout buffers, consistency rules, and fine print can change whether your profits ever reach your bank account.In this episode of The Day Trading Show, I sit down with Luna, Zarb, and Alex from Prop Firm Match TV for a candid...

  3. How to Go From Futures to Options (Without Blowing Up)

    Can futures traders actually make money trading options? Tanner Owings (The Strong Trader) sits down with Austin Silver, Evan Dyer and Randy Bains in New York City to break down the jump from futures to options — and why options prop firms make it low-risk to learn. Options Prop -...

  4. 3 Traders, $500k In Real Payouts: Here's Their Strategy...

    There's over $500,000 in real payouts at this table, all made this year, and three completely different strategies behind it. This episode proves there isn't one right way to make money trading. 🎯 Prop Firm Match — Compare 40+ prop firms side-by-side. Code MATCH 🔗...

  5. Prop Firm Secrets - Inside Zarb's Best Month Ever!

    In this episode, Austin Silver sits down with Zarb (Zach), a profitable prop trader who just took home $45K in payouts in a single month. We dive deep into how he structured accounts across Top One Futures & Futures Elite, why lower contract sizing led to bigger profits, the difference between…

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  6. 500K Subscriber Bodybuilder Left Everything to Trade Futures

    Former 500K-sub bodybuilder turned futures trader Lucas Pinheiro shares how he transitioned from personal training to making $45K in monthly payouts. Learn his high-win-rate prop trading strategy, why he switched to Tokyo sessions, how he manages multiple accounts simultaneously, and the mindset...

  7. James Lost $50,000 in One Day: His Trading Recovery Story

    James Bruce shares his raw recovery story: a catastrophic $50K loss in one day due to a trade copier error on New Year's Eve 2021, followed by a brutal seven-month drawdown that nearly broke him. The key lesson: don't make trading your identity. After making $150K in 2020, he hit rock bottom but...

  8. How Big Money ACTUALLY Moves The Market | Scott Pulcini

    Scott Pulcini breaks down why CVD divergences are unreliable and reveals what's actually driving the market: options flow, gamma levels, and price-change algos. After 9 years of trading stop-runs and icebergs as his main edge, he's shifted focus to zero-DTE options hedging by dealers—which moves...

  9. From $50K to $270K: How Nick Stewart Scaled His Live Account

    Nick Stewart is BACK!! In today's podcast, he reveals how he scaled from a $50K live account to $270K+ in withdrawals this year by ditching prop firms and sizing up to 10x on high-probability setups. 🎟️ ASFX Futures Bootcamp 2027 – Tampa, May 13-14 🔗 https://www.asfx.biz/bootcamp He breaks down...

  10. The Truth About Copy Trading: Blame Yourself, Not The Strategy

    The boys are back for the first Home Team episode since the London Prop Firm Expo and the May Bootcamp. Austin, Randy, Evan, and Bruce dig into Bootcamp 2026 recap stories, why copy trading is the real scale in prop trading (and why people blame it for their own losses), the VTC indicator/double...

  11. He Got Tired Of Prop Firms... So He Built an AI Hedge Fund

    Dylan Maltman of Apex Capital Management (Cape Town) joins the show to break down how he went from a banned retail prop trader to running an AI-native futures hedge fund. He details Apex's origin story, the difference between proprietary trading and challenge-based prop firms, and how Apex...

  12. CEO of Take Profit Trader Exposes Simulation Exploitation (And How He Stops It)

    James Sixsmith, CEO of Take Profit Trader, returns to The Day Trading Show for a deep-dive on prop firm infrastructure, risk management, and what actually predicts a trader's success. He explains the difference between front-end platforms (NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Wealth Charts) and back-end...

  13. Five Straight Five-Figure Months - Here's How He Did It!

    Zach (Real Deal Futures) returns for part 3 of The Day Trading Show to break down his run of five consecutive five-figure months in prop firm payouts. Sponsor: Prop Firm Match Compare over 40 prop firms — rules, drawdowns, payouts, scalability. Code MATCH to save on any firm! Click here —...

  14. The Reason Rob Hoffman Created Wealth Charts...

    Rob Hoffman — founder of Wealth Charts and the most decorated real-money trading competition champion in the world — joins the show to break down the wild growth of prop trading, why Wealth Charts refuses outside ownership, and the inside story of how an Apex conversation sparked a Trading View...

  15. Options Prop Firm Strategy For Quick Payouts!

    Austin sits down with Lander, who turned his entertainment-driven YouTube channel into a launchpad for his options trading career — including connections with traders like Lance Breitstein. He breaks down how he's pulled $20K in payouts from Vanquish, sharing the exact multi-strike tactic he uses...

  16. From Electrician to $76,000 Prop Trader: SavvyB's Blueprint

    Austin Silver sits down with Brad "Savvy B," a Canadian futures trader from Kingston, Ontario who went from 15 years as an electrician to full-time trading. They cover his journey from penny stocks to options to futures prop trading, his $76K payout on Apex, why he now trades his own cash, his...

  17. The New Markets Wizards: The Truth About Consistent Trading

    The NEW Market Wizards book is out now! Today, Austin Silver sits down with Jack Schwager and George Coyle, authors of the brand new and world-famous Market Wizards series. Jack Schwager has spent 35 years interviewing the best traders in the world. In this episode, he and co-author George Coyle...

  18. The Kathy Lien Method: Refining Your Trading Mindset

    This discussion emphasizes the importance of a strong trading mindset and how experimenting with different approaches can lead to a profitable trading strategy. We explore effective forex trading and specific currency trading pairs like Euro-Aussie, Euro-Kiwi, and Euro-CAD. The video also…

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  19. She Made $1M in Prop Trading Payouts - Here's How

    After taking over $1,000,000 in prop firm payouts, it's safe to say MarketsWithMags knows a thing or two about how to make money trading futures prop! We dive deep into everything that has led to Mags success in futures trading, specifically which prop firm accounts she thinks lead to the most...

  20. From PHD to Prop Trading with Trader Dane

    From PHD researcher to prop trader, TraderDane joins Austin Silver for this week's episode of The Day Trading Show! Together they discuss everything from prop trading and payouts, to VWAP strategy and technical analysis tips. TraderDane has already taken payouts from multiple prop firms so he...

  21. This SIMPLE Strategy Made Him $400,000 In Prop Firm Payouts

    William has made over $400,000 from Futures prop firms trading a simple strategy -- simpler than you may even believe! He is close friends with recent guests, JacobTradesz, Amas, and TMadeAlex, so him being surrounded by so many great traders; he has taken what they do well and made it his own....

  22. 23-Year-Old Trader Made $500K In Six Months | Here's How He Did It

    23 years old. $50,000 in debt. Now up over $500,000 in profits. JacobTradesz sits down with Austin Silver to break down how he flipped the script — from drowning in red ink to printing six figures in the markets before most kids his age even get out of bed! Sponsor: Prop Firm Match — Compare over...

  23. 22yr Old Trader Makes $70,000 In 6 Months!!

    Amas is a 22yr old trader who made $70,000 in the last 6 months!! He promotes trading with prop firms for scale, hustling as a new trader to gain experience, and shares the strategy that helped him become consistently profitable. If you're a futures trader of any kind, you're going to love this...

  24. The Hometeam's $40,000 Month: What They Did Right

    The hometeam is back for a March trade review!! Last month, Austin and the boys took over $40,000 in prop firm payouts! Many of these trades were taken live on stream during the ASFXTV show every morning, so you may have been in some of these trades with the boys! Sponsor: 📊 Prop Firm Match 🧠...

  25. He Took $30,000 In Payouts in 30 Days from Tradeify & Take Profit Trader

    $30,000 in prop firm payouts in the last 30 days!! Zarb is back to share what went well in March and how he was able to take over $30,000 in futures prop firm payouts from Tradeify and Take Profit Trader. Zarb shares his approach and his best tips, specifically Risk Syncing, to help you get paid...

  26. $100,000 In 93 Days - Prop Firm Payouts with TMadeAlex

    TMadeAlex joins Austin Silver for this week's episode of The Day Trading Show. Alex has taken over $100,000 in prop firm payouts in the last 93 days, a success that most traders will never touch. Using a combination of VWAP and ICT concepts, Alex has found his own unique edge in markets that…

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  27. The Biggest Lie About Trading Strategies (EXPOSED)

    This week's roundtable brings together Lawrence Brisco, Chris Drysdale, Clay Hodges, and Zack Boyajian for a deep dive into the technical and psychological foundations of profitable trading — no matter what strategy or prop firm you use. Sponsor: 📊 Prop Firm Match 🧠 Objectively compare prop…

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  28. Futures Prop Firms: Everything You Need To Know

    Many people believe trading is a 'money printer,' but it's more accurately described as a money multiplier; it takes capital to make money. This video explores the realities of making money trading and the psychological aspects involved. We also discuss issues within the prop firm space, where…

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  29. Tanner's BREAKOUT YEAR +$232,000 In Trading Profits!

    Tanner Owings — also known as The Strong Trader — just had his breakout year in the markets, pulling in over $232,000 in trading profits in 2025. Sponsor: 📊 Prop Firm Match 🧠 Objectively compare prop firms by rules, drawdown, payouts, and scalability 💰 Use code MATCH to save with any firm…

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  30. Why The Best Traders Don't Care About Risk/Reward Ratios

    Austin sits down with Forex Ike to talk about prop firms, scalping, negative risk-to-reward trading, and why so many traders overcomplicate the path to profitability. Ike explains how he keeps trading simple with basic support and resistance, quick NQ scalps, and a mindset built around taking...

  31. Stacking Payouts & Avoiding Prop Firm Drama w/ Zach Arbucci

    In this episode, I sit down with Zach Arbucci for round three, and we go deep on what actually matters if you’re serious about making it in prop firm trading. Sponsor: 📊 Prop Firm Match 🧠 Objectively compare prop firms by rules, drawdown, payouts, and scalability 💰 Use code MATCH to save with...

  32. I Spent Years Learning How To Trade | Here's The Shortcut!

    In this episode, I sit down with Dan Cooke to unpack one of the most honest conversations we’ve had about what trading really is — and what it isn’t. Sponsor: 📊 Prop Firm Match 🧠 Objectively compare prop firms by rules, drawdown, payouts, and scalability 💰 Use code MATCH to save with any firm...

  33. How To Trade Auction Market Theory w/ Chris Drysdale

    Austin Silver sits down with Chris Drysdale for a tactical VWAP Wave breakdown built on auction market theory: markets are either in balance (rotation/value) or price discovery (trend), and the edge comes from matching the setup to the condition across timeframes. Chris explains how he uses VWAP...

  34. My First Year As A Profitable Prop Trader | Tyler Davis Shares His Story!

    First year PROFITABLE!! Tyler Davis and Austin Silver sit down to discuss the journey to achieving consistent trading profits and the learning curve involved in day trading on a live stream. Sponsor: 📊 Prop Firm Match 🧠 Objectively compare prop firms by rules, drawdown, payouts, and scalability...

  35. Trading Strategy Won't Make You Profitable... THIS Will!

    On The Day Trading Show, Austin Silver breaks down what actually drives sustainable success heading into 2026: capital protection, consistent execution, and building a professional trading mindset. The conversation centers on how disciplined VWAP-based trading, proper risk management, and...

  36. Why Most Traders Lose at VWAP (Brian Shannon Breaks It Down)

    In this video, Austin Silver sits down with Brian Shannon for Part Four of their VWAP series ahead of Brian’s keynote at the Futures Bootcamp in May. We dive deep into a powerful trading strategy focused on reacting to market movement rather than forecasting — a core principle of using the VWAP...

  37. Millionaire Day Trader Reveals The Secret To Future Prop Firm Success

    Ace (“Ace of Trades”) joins Austin to break down one of the most extreme prop firm success stories in futures trading. He walks through scaling from a $2,000 account to six and seven figures, including a stretch where he generated over $300,000 in prop firm payouts in a single month by running...

  38. How To Become A Profitable Trader In 18 Months!

    Most futures traders don’t fail because they lack a strategy—they fail because they’re trading alone, overtrading, and blowing prop firm accounts with zero discipline. In this episode, Randy breaks down his path from struggling futures trader to consistent prop firm payouts, why your first payout...

  39. Finding EDGE In Markets & Health With Aaron Luce

    In this episode, Austin interviews Aaron, a seven-year trading veteran known for his consistency, liquidity-based strategy, and long-standing relationship with Topstep. Aaron shares how he went from blowing his first account following hype signals to developing a disciplined, reactive trading...

  40. Prop Trading's Dirty Secret: The Monopoly

    In this episode, Austin and KV break down the chaos surrounding ProjectX pulling out of nearly every futures prop firm, leaving Tradeovate/NinjaTrader — now under Kraken — as the dominant platform. They discuss how this shift impacts traders, why platforms struggle to match ProjectX’s simplicity,...

  41. From Blowing $50K to Consistent Futures Trader: Brian’s Breakthrough

    In this episode, Austin sits down with Brian William from Strong Trading to unpack how he went from burning through $50,000 of savings to becoming a consistent ES futures trader. Brian breaks down escaping the boom-and-bust cycle, why sizing down changed everything, and how he built a profitable,...

  42. When Big Money Takes Over Crypto Markets - TraderMayne Interview

    In this episode, Austin sits down with TraderMayne — a decade-deep crypto OG, trader, and co-founder of Breakout Prop — to break down the evolution of crypto, the rise of crypto prop firms, and what it really takes to survive hyper-speed market cycles. They dive into Bitcoin’s institutional...

  43. Automated Trading for Prop Firms Explained | TradersPost Deep Dive

    In this episode, Austin sits down with Mike from Trader Post to unpack automation, prop firm scaling, and the future of retail trading tech. Mike shares his wild early-crypto story — including holding nearly 1,000 Bitcoin during the 2013–2014 era — and how that journey led him from valuation...

  44. From Gold to AI: How TraderNick Beat the Market in 2025

    In this episode, Austin reunites with Trader Nick for a wide-ranging conversation about Bitcoin, AI, and the markets. They open with the viral theory that Bitcoin could have been a U.S. government creation, exploring how control and transparency intersect in crypto. The two then debate the…

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  45. How To Master Order Flow & Avoid The Traps That Hold Traders back

    In this episode, Austin sits down with Matt Owen, a former serviceman turned full-time futures trader and founder of Flipping Futures. Matt shares his nine-year journey from crypto and options to mastering order flow on the ES, explaining why resilience, discipline, and risk management matter…

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  46. Calling Out ALL The FRAUDS & LIARS In The Prop Trading Space | SIM FARMING EXPOSED

    In this episode, Zach Boyajian returns for a long-awaited Part 2 with futures trader Zach Boyajian. They dive deep into prop firm payouts, SIM farming, overconfidence, and the real cost of copy trading. Zach shares how he went from blowing SIM PRO accounts to balancing personal capital and live...

  47. How These Stay At Home Mom's CRUSH Prop Trading

    In this episode, Austin is joined by Jen Keter, Rebecca Loree, and Christine Letersky for an honest conversation about the realities of becoming a successful trader—especially for new and part-time traders balancing family life. The group covers where to begin (futures vs. swing trading), how to...

  48. The ICT Trading Error That's COSTING You THOUSANDS

    Christian (“Decipher the Algo”) returns to talk when VWAP beats ICT—and when it doesn’t. We cover sentiment reads, crypto/tech correlation, metals at highs, and a full breakdown of his $10K overnight trend trade from a simple daily inside-bar break. Plus: systems to stop overtrading, how to size…

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  49. Scaling Your Futures Prop Trading Business With Copy Trading!

    This week’s episode was all about how to scale your trading business with copy trading. We broke down why prop firms are the best starting point—you limit downside, learn rules, and can grow into bigger payouts faster. The key is proving yourself with one account and one payout first, then using...

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Welcome to The Day Trading Show, hosted by entrepreneur, and co-owner of ASFX, Austin Silver. In this podcast you'll find trading content specifically designed to help you make better trading decisions going forward. Most of these episodes have videos that go with them - linked in the individual show notes. Please subscribe and leave a review. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.

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