Elmer Marko

Thousands of traders are consistently pulling four-figure profits from the markets. But here’s the truth: while making $1,000 a day trading futures is absolutely achievable, it requires more than just luck and a trading account! I’ve been in the trenches of the futures markets for years, and I can tell you firsthand that the difference […]

The Foundation Every Successful Day Trader Needs You’ve watched the markets move. You’ve seen the potential profits. But here’s the harsh reality: 95% of day traders lose money because they jump in without a solid plan. We need to create a trading plan. Most new traders think day trading is about quick reflexes and gut

We all know the statistic that 80% of day traders lose money, and most blow up their accounts within the first year. How about we stop all the nonsense and get to work on what we REALLY need to do to be successful? Professional traders assess their performance weekly, daily, and even intraday. You should

Did you know that professional day traders understand and use a mysterious beast called “order flow” to make their decisions in the futures market? Order flow is like reading the market’s mood; it’s a sneak peek into what traders are thinking or planning to do. It can be an absolute game-changer for any day trader

If you’re like me and have dabbled in this financial playground, you know it’s not just about forecasting the future but understanding the price action right now. Market structure isn’t just a fancy term thrown around by traders wearing suits; it’s the deep dive your going to need to take in the financial markets. If

Want to find the best trading platform for you? These are the top platforms for futures trading with a focus on order flow. I look at things such as usability, easy setup, different available features, customer service, and of course, the cost. We don’t want to spend countless hours (or days) setting up a platform.

When you go live in day trading, it’s a decision that shouldn’t be rushed. Learn and know your system because how can you win if you don’t know why you’re winning? I had a rough trading day a few weeks back, and I went back to sim trading for the rest of the week. If

Welcome to the wild world of futures trading, where fortunes are made (and lost) faster than you can say “margin call!” Think of futures as the Formula 1 of financial markets – it’s high-speed, high-stakes, and definitely not for the faint of heart, but if you embake on this journey and take it seriously, it

Will following online trading forums help our trading? (Hint, no it won’t) It’s normal to look for help. It seems smart at the beginning to join a group so you can ask questions and get feedback, but just know that the people you’re getting the feedback from are most likely not consistently profitable and are