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Trading Psychology 101: How to Handle Election Night Volatility 🇺🇲

PLUS: A $17,816 FTMO payout 🤑

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🗳️ GM Munchers! Today’s the big day—the US election is here, and the markets are more wound up than a trader on their third cup of coffee. Let’s dive in and see what moves we might make before the dust settles!

On today’s menu:

  • How To Handle Election Night Volatility 🇺🇲 

  • A $17,816 FTMO Payout 🤑 

  • How The Prop Firm Industry Will Change In 2025 🎢 

How to Handle Election Night Volatility 🇺🇲 

Election night is here, and if you're feeling that pre-trade adrenaline, you’re definitely not alone.

This is like the Super Bowl for traders—except the commercials are all wild swings in the markets.

Yesterday, we hit you with our top strategies for tonight’s big show, but let’s get real for a second: trading is 80% mental (maybe even 90%).

If you can’t keep your cool, no strategy will save you.

So, here’s the game plan to make it through the night in one piece—and maybe even make some money along the way.

Embrace the Volatility 🎢

First things first: volatility is your friend. 🔑 

That may seem counterintuitive, but think about it. If the market’s not moving, nobody’s making money. Just like a rollercoaster without the drops, it’d be boring.

Tonight’s turbulence? That’s exactly the kind of action that traders dream about. Lean into it—there’s opportunity everywhere.

The Key? Staying Rational When Everyone Else Isn’t 🧘 

Here’s the thing about people: they’re irrational (don’t tell my wife), especially when things are moving fast.

Ever see a stock tank over a small piece of news, only to rebound minutes later? The same thing happens on election night.

The market loves an overreaction.

Remember McDonald’s? When the E. coli scare dropped the stock over 5%, most people panicked. The cool-headed ones? They saw the bigger picture and held on.

If you can stay rational when the market’s acting like a toddler who skipped nap time, you’ll find some golden opportunities.

And, as Vivek Ramaswamy (huge fan) says, “To get rich, you need to buck the trend and be right.” 

Follow your thesis, ignore the noise, and think like an outsider.

The Game Plan: Stick to Your Thesis 🎯

Tonight, you need a thesis and a strategy.

Ours? Fundamental analysis comes first, and technicals follow.

It’s simple but effective.

Know what your A+ setup looks like, and don’t waiver, no matter what Twitter or your conspiracy-loving uncle has to say about the vote counts.

Trump might be baked into the market’s current expectations. A Kamala win could send some serious shockwaves, but remember, the market hates uncertainty above all.

If it’s a tight race or contested result, that’s where things get really wild.

Pro Tip: Use Twitter, Forexlive & Polymarket 📈

If you want to stay ahead, keep an eye on Twitter, Forexlive, and Polymarket—they’re about to be faster than your trading app and old-school CNN.

As results roll in, Polymarket will be buzzing with bets and predictions. The latest? Trump leads 62-38, but the market could turn on a dime.

Stay tuned.

Stay level-headed.

And don’t forget: sometimes the smartest trade is the one you don’t make.

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A $17,816 FTMO Payout 🤑 

Yesterday, when I was procrastinating instead of working, I saw this trader posting about his recent FTMO payout.

Do I know how he trades? No.

Do I know what strategy he uses? No.

Do I know how long he’s traded for or how many challenges he’s taken? No.

But I do know that it’s incredibly motivating.

And that’s the sole reason for including it in today’s email.

You’re welcome 😉 

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