Episodes

In 2000, a young Japanese trader named Takashi Kotegawa (better known as BNF) began trading small-cap stocks from his bedroom with just $13,500. Eight years later, he had turned that modest stake into a staggering $153 million.This legendary feat serves as the anchor for a recent viral X post by veteran trader Ryan Scott (aka The Flow Horse). Ryan’s post (linked below) argues a provocative truth: despite the cynics, it remains entirely possible to build a fortune in the markets. But if the opp...

“When a trader stops trying to fix themself, and starts understanding themself, that's when trading can really transform. “ – Andrew Menaker – The AlphaMind PodcastIn this episode, we explore how performance coaching transforms traders’ mindsets, sharpens decision-making under pressure, and builds routines that sustain a long-term edge.Hosts Steven Goldstein and Mark Randall sit down with performance coach and professional trader Andrew Menaker to examine the psychological shifts that dr...

In this episode of the AlphaMind Podcast, hosts Steven Goldstein and Mark Randall delve into the behavioural aspects of trading and explore how emotions such as panic and fear can hinder performance for traders at any level—whether novice or seasoned.Join us as we share insights from our own experiences and those of market participants we've worked with. We discuss common pitfalls that arise in the face of market chaos and how these emotional reactions can undermine traders’ effectiveness.Le...