Best FXScouts Podcasts (2025)

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131. How to Trade Forex Part-Time With a Full-Time Job: Smart Strategies for Busy Traders 12:42

6d ago12:42

12:42

Struggling to balance a full-time job with your trading goals? In this episode of Let’s Talk Forex, Alison and Chris break down a step-by-step system to help you trade successfully—even with limited screen time. Discover how to: Choose the best trading strategies for a busy schedule (swing trading, end-of-day, and event-driven setups) Front-load yo…

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130. Mastering the Opening Range Breakout (ORB Strategy) 11:03

13d ago11:03

11:03

Join Alison and Chris from Let’s Talk Forex as they dive deep into the Opening Range Breakout (ORB), one of the most structured and effective day trading strategies. In this episode, you'll learn: The fundamentals of identifying and trading the opening range breakout. How legendary trader Toby Crabel formalized and perfected the ORB method. Essenti…

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129. Crypto in 2025: What’s Really Driving the Market? 16:38

20d ago16:38

16:38

In this episode, Alison and Chris break down the biggest forces shaping the crypto market in 2025—from recent price drops to institutional shifts, investor sentiment, and upcoming regulatory moves. What you’ll learn: Why crypto is sliding despite tech optimism How macro trends and U.S. policy are impacting volatility What to watch for next in the s…

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128. Why Your Trading Plan is Failing – 5 Brutally Honest Reasons (And How to Fix Them) 18:41

27d ago18:41

18:41

Struggling to see consistent results in your trading? You’re not alone—and the problem might not be the market. In this video, we reveal the five most common reasons trading plans fail, and what you can do to turn things around. Whether you’re brand new or have years of experience, these insights will help you identify the weak points in your strat…

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127. How to Trade Market Volatility Like a Pro: Risk Management, Strategies & Trader Pitfalls 11:37

1M ago11:37

11:37

Are wild market swings throwing off your trades? In this episode of Let’s Talk Forex, Alison and Chris take a deep dive into how to trade volatile markets with confidence and control. Whether you're a beginner trying to make sense of sudden price swings or a seasoned trader looking to sharpen your edge, this episode is packed with practical strateg…

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126. FOMO in Trading: How to Control It and Stop Losing Money 14:18

1M ago14:18

14:18

Are you chasing trades out of fear of missing out? Struggling with FOMO in Forex trading and watching your account bleed because of emotional decisions? You're NOT alone — and in this episode of Let's Talk Forex, we reveal practical hacks to control FOMO, trade smarter, and protect your sanity. In this episode, you'll learn: What is FOMO in trading…

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125. Trump's Return: Market Chaos or Opportunity? 16:13

2M ago16:13

16:13

Trump is back—and markets are on edge. From USD volatility and trade wars to crypto surges and stock market shakeups, are we seeing a pattern in Trump’s policies? In this episode of Let's Talk Forex, Alison Heyerdahl and Chris Cammack break down how Trump’s tariffs, deregulation, and foreign policy are shaking up forex, crypto, commodities, and sto…

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124. How to Trade News Like a Pro – Master NFP, CPI & FOMC 15:32

2M ago15:32

15:32

Want to turn market volatility into opportunity? In this episode, we break down how to trade three of the biggest news events in Forex: Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP), Consumer Price Index (CPI), and Federal Reserve (FOMC) meetings. Learn why these events move the market, how to anticipate price action, and how to trade them like a pro. What You’ll Learn:…

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123. The Safest Way to Start Live Trading: Avoid Blowing Your Forex Account! 12:04

2M ago12:04

12:04

Thinking about going live in Forex trading? Before you do, watch this! In this episode of Let’s Talk Forex, Alison and Chris break down the safest way to transition from demo to live trading without blowing your account.Too many traders go live too soon, over-leverage, and… Game over. Don’t be one of them! Learn how to protect your capital, build c…

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122. Mastering Trade Psychology: How to Hold Winning Trades Like a Pro 10:50

2M ago10:50

10:50

In this episode of Let’s Talk Forex, Alison and Chris dive deep into the psychology of holding onto trades and how to let your winners run. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced trader, understanding the mental and strategic aspects of holding trades is crucial for long-term success in Forex trading. Pro Tip: Learn how successful traders and …

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121. Building a Strong Trading Foundation 13:42

3M ago13:42

13:42

In this episode, Alison and Chris dive into the essentials of building a strong trading foundation. They break down the two fundamental trading approaches—momentum trading and mean reversion trading—and show you how to identify market conditions, spot key patterns, and create a simple yet powerful trading plan. Plus, they share essential risk manag…

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120. Trader Interview: XM’s senior market analyst, Achilleas Georgolopoulos 59:47

3M ago59:47

59:47

Alison and Chris sit down with XM’s senior market analyst, Achilleas Georgolopoulos, to talk risk management in the world of Trump 2.0. Achilleas also discusses what it was like to work in investment banking as the financial world fell apart in 2007, why XM invests so much in quality trading education, how to get started building your own automated…

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119. Why choosing the right broker matters 17:59

3M ago17:59

17:59

With lots of new traders looking for a broker to take advantage of the Trump-related volatility in the markets, it’s an ideal time to talk about how to find a good broker. Alison and Chris discuss regulation, trading costs, platforms, customer service and more. All of these aspects can make the difference between success and failure. So, tune in an…

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118. Win Rates & Risk-Reward: Your Guide to Smarter Forex Trading 11:45

3M ago11:45

11:45

Welcome to another episode of Let’s Talk Forex! In this episode, Alison and Chris break down two critical metrics every Forex trader must master: win rates and risk-reward ratios. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced trader, understanding these numbers is essential to developing a smart, profitable trading strategy. We’ll cover: What win rat…

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117. CFDs Explained: What They Are, How They Work, and Key Trading Tips 14:20

3M ago14:20

14:20

Welcome back to Let’s Talk Forex! We’re kicking off Season 6 with an exciting and informative episode. Thank you for joining us as we dive into a new season filled with valuable insights for traders of all levels. Curious about CFDs (Contracts for Difference)? In this episode, Alison and Chris break down everything you need to know about CFD tradin…

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116. Scandal: The Biggest Trading Frauds in 2024 18:57

4M ago18:57

18:57

Get ready for a jaw-dropping season finale of Let’s Talk Forex! Alison and Chris dive deep into the craziest frauds that shook the trading world in 2024. From a $225 million broker scam to a junior trader faking trades worth millions, to the hilarious (and tragic) memecoin meltdown of an infamous influencer, and the final chapter of the Archegos de…

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115. Trader Interview: FP Markets' expert analyst, Aaron Hill provides top trading tips 59:58

5M ago59:58

59:58

Ready to transform your trading game? In this episode of Let’s Talk Forex, Alison and Chris interview Aaron Hill, Head of Research at FP Markets. He talks about his journey, including his surprising transition into finance to his expert advice for beginner traders, Aaron shares: How to build a winning trading strategy The truth about technical vs. …

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114. Journaling: The Game-Changer Most Traders Overlook 11:05

5M ago11:05

11:05

Are you struggling to improve your trading performance? The answer might be simpler than you think. In this episode of Let’s Talk Forex, Alison and Chris dive into one of the most underrated tools for traders: journaling your trades. Discover how a simple trading journal can uncover patterns in your performance, fix costly mistakes and bad habits, …

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113. Mastering the Art of Risk Management: Protect Your Profits and Trade Smarter 15:13

5M ago15:13

15:13

In this episode of Let's Talk Forex, Alison and Chris dive into the crucial topic of risk management—a fundamental yet often underestimated aspect of trading that can make or break your success. They explore the discipline needed to implement strategies like the 1% rule, ATR-based stop-loss placement, dynamic position sizing, and time-based exits, …

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112. Mastering Market Snap-Backs: The Art of Mean Reversion Trading 11:42

5M ago11:42

11:42

In this episode of Let’s Talk Forex, Alison and Chris tackle one of the most intriguing yet challenging strategies in trading: mean reversion. If you've ever wondered why markets often snap back after a sharp move, this episode is for you. We break down the concept of mean reversion, explore popular setups like Bollinger Bands and VWAP, and share d…

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111. Building Confidence in Your Trading Strategy Through Backtesting 10:38

6M ago10:38

10:38

In this episode of Let’s Talk Forex, Alison and Chris break down the fundamentals of backtesting—a vital step for any trader looking to solidify their strategy with confidence. If you’ve ever hesitated to execute a strategy due to uncertainty, this episode is for you. Discover how backtesting allows you to simulate trades against historical data, g…

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110. Mastering Your Trades: How to Build a Trading System for Consistent Success 14:34

6M ago14:34

14:34

In this episode of Let’s Talk Forex, Alison and Chris break down the essential steps to creating a structured trading system for analysing your trades. Join the hosts as they guide you through a six-step process, from screening the markets and identifying key levels to setting up entries and exits. Discover how a repeatable, disciplined approach ca…

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109. Trader interview: Special Guest Patrick Reid - Institutional Trader 1:03:27

6M ago1:03:27

1:03:27

In this episode of Let’s Talk Forex, hosts Alison and Chris sit down with veteran trader Patrick Reid, who brings nearly two decades of experience in the financial markets. Patrick shares his journey from trading derivatives at the world’s largest prop desks to becoming co-founder of Adamis Principle, where he now focuses on mentoring and educating…

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108. Forex Trading: Dealing with Hidden Emotional Triggers 17:34

6M ago17:34

17:34

In this episode of Let’s Talk Forex, Alison and Chris dive into a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of trading—emotional triggers. From the highs of winning trades to the frustration of losses, emotions like greed and fear can derail even the most disciplined traders. They discuss how these emotions manifest, why they can be so damaging, and prac…

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107. Mastering Forex Fundamentals: Risk, Correlation & Strategy Insights 12:01

6M ago12:01

12:01

In this episode, hosts Alison and Chris explore the core principles that are essential for long-term success in Forex trading, regardless of your experience level. They discuss the importance of understanding correlated instruments, how to set optimal risk-to-reward ratios, and ways to effectively incorporate news events into your trading strategy.…

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106. Mastering Forex Drawdowns: Strategies to Manage Losses 14:11

7M ago14:11

14:11

In this episode of Let’s Talk Forex, Alison and Chris delve into a critical yet often misunderstood aspect of trading—drawdowns. They define what drawdowns are, why they happen, and the psychological impact they can have on traders. Listeners will learn how to gauge the risk level of their trading strategies through the concept of Maximum Drawdown …

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105. Forex Success: Insights and Coaching Tips with Trading Angel 49:03

7M ago49:03

49:03

In this episode of “Let’s Talk Forex,” we are thrilled to welcome back Caroline Rundell, also known as Trading Angel. Since her last appearance in March, Caroline has been busy completing her DipFA qualification, and we’re excited to hear how her journey as a successful Forex trader and coach has evolved. In this insightful conversation, Caroline d…

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104. Why Most Forex Traders Fail: The Secret to Setting Realistic Expectations 13:20

7M ago13:20

13:20

In this episode of Let’s Talk Forex, hosts Alison and Chris tackle one of the most crucial yet overlooked aspects of trading: setting realistic expectations. They break down the difference between the glamorous success stories often seen online and the gritty realities most traders face. The discussion covers the balance between risk and reward, th…

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103. What to expect from the September rate cut 11:01

7M ago11:01

11:01

With Alison away this week, Chris discusses the background and the possible outcomes of the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision on September 18. It's the most important day for the markets this year, so tune in and find out how it might impact the markets and what to expect in the weeks and months ahead. Watch this episode on Youtube: https://…

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102. 7 Practical Hacks to Boost Your Trading Win Rate 13:59

8M ago13:59

13:59

In this episode of Let's Talk Products, Alison and Chris walk listeners through seven actionable hacks to enhance trading win rates. They discuss practical strategies that traders—whether beginners or experienced—can implement right away to sharpen their trading discipline, improve decision-making, and boost overall performance. Watch the video ver…

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101. Minimising Losses in Forex Trading 14:17

8M ago14:17

14:17

This week Alison and Chris discuss a subject on every trader's mind: How to minimise losses. Everyone knows how to set a stop loss, but protecting your trading capital requires so much more. Tune in to hear Chris and Alison's advice on risk management, psychological discipline, adaptability, and how to use all the tools at your disposal. Watch the …

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100. Mastering Currency Pairs: Everything You Need to Know for Successful Trading 13:40

8M ago13:40

13:40

Podcast video on YouTube: https://bit.ly/4d5z8au Major, minor, and exotic currency pairs each have distinct characteristics that affect how they are traded in the forex market. They differ in terms of their liquidity, volatility, and availability at various Forex brokers. In this episode, Chris and Alison discuss how traders must adjust their strat…

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99. Season 5 starts now! Swing Trading vs Day Trading - which style suits you best? 21:56

8M ago21:56

21:56

Watch the video version of this episode here: https://bit.ly/3ZpGDWr Active traders often group themselves into two camps: day traders or swing traders. Both seek to profit from short-term price movements as opposed to holding assets for long-term growth. The primary difference in the trading strategies is that day traders make many trades during a…

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98. Season Finale: Market Pulse - 2024 Midyear Update 35:25

10M ago35:25

35:25

In this episode, Alison and Chris dive into the dynamic market movements of the first half of 2024. This year has been marked by unexpected developments across various markets. Join us as we explore: The Forex Market: A detailed analysis of the EUR/USD performance and key factors influencing its trajectory. Gold: Insights into what propelled gold t…

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97. Managing Risk: Essential Strategies for Traders 15:42

10M ago15:42

15:42

Managing your risk in Forex trading is paramount to long-term success. Traders often underestimate the effects of market volatility and high leverage, and how margin calls can lead to the loss of capital. In this episode, Alison and Chris discuss effective risk management strategies, such as setting stop-loss orders, hedging, and correct position-s…

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96. Limit Orders: Maximise your profit potential 14:25

11M ago14:25

14:25

Limit orders are powerful trading tools, but they require patience and a thorough analysis of the market to use them correctly. This week, Alison and Chris break down what limit orders are and how they can help achieve better profits. But they also have disadvantages, so tune in and find out how to best integrate them into your trading strategy. Yo…

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95. Prop Trading: The future of trading or doomed to fail? 15:13

11M ago15:13

15:13

The popularity of prop trading has exploded in the past few years, but the industry has been engulfed in chaos over the last 6 months. This week, with Alison away, Chris looks at how prop trading works, why it's so popular, what is causing the troubles besetting the industry, and whether calmer waters are in sight. Link to Neal Bateman's interview:…

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94. Mastering Double Tops: Avoiding Costly Mistakes 12:03

11M ago12:03

12:03

This week, Alison and Chris delve into one of the most common yet often misidentified chart patterns: Double Tops. Understanding this pattern can be a powerful tool for predicting future price movements, but misidentifying it can lead to significant losses. Tune in to learn: 🔍 How to accurately identify double tops 📈 How to effectively incorporate …

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93. Forex.com or IG: Which broker is right for you? 19:23

11M ago19:23

19:23

This week Alison and Chris take a closer look at two giants of the trading industry. IG and Forex.com have both been around for decades and are trusted by hundreds of thousands of traders around the world. As you might expect, they excel in most areas but there are key differences that make them suitable for different types of trader. Listen in to …

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92. The Importance of Flexibility in Forex Trading 19:02

12M ago19:02

19:02

Flexibility is crucial in forex trading due to the dynamic and unpredictable nature of the currency markets. Prices are influenced by several factors, including economic indicators, geopolitical events, and market sentiment, which can change rapidly. In this episode, Alison and Chris discuss why flexibility is so important in Forex trading and how …

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91. A trader’s journey: Neal Bateman 42:58

12M ago42:58

42:58

Losing his job was the trigger that propelled Neal from beginner to trading coach. Like others in the travel industry, Neal Bateman’s job was put on hold during the pandemic. Seeking ways to make up for the loss of income, he came across Forex trading. Through big wins and hard losses, he stayed the course, educated himself, found a trading coach, …

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90. Gold’s meteoric rise and how you can profit as a Forex trader 18:19

12M ago18:19

18:19

Known as the “commodity currency,” the Aussie dollar has long been recognised for its strong positive correlation with gold. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the correlations of gold and a basket of currencies, and show why through understanding these relationships, you can increase your profit potential, and also hedge your trades effecti…

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89. How to Take Advantage of the Breakout Trading Strategy 20:44

1y ago20:44

20:44

A breakout occurs when a currency pair's price moves outside a defined support or resistance level with increased volume. It is a popular trading approach used by traders to take a position within a trend's early stages. This strategy is often the starting point for large price moves and increased volatility. In this episode, Alison and Chris discu…

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88. A Breakdown of the Best Tools for Trading Analysis 19:47

1y ago19:47

19:47

The world of trading has changed dramatically over the past few decades, and with the ability to trade online, many Forex trading tools have been developed to help traders analyse the markets. Many brokers offer these tools free of charge or they are integrated into the brokers’ trading platforms. In this episode, Alison and Chris discuss four diff…

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87. Trading with the experts: Spreadex 45:38

1y ago45:38

45:38

It's another special episode as Alison and Chris sit down with Tom Salmon, MD of Spreadex Trading, one of the UK's largest trading firms. In this wide-ranging conversation, Tom talks about the advantages of spread betting over CFD trading, why Spreadex linked up with TradingView, the state of the markets in 2024, and how traders can better manage t…

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86. Trend trading: The trend is your friend 18:09

1y ago18:09

18:09

So many traders get caught out trying to predict where the market will go next. This approach is risky and often leads to losses. Trend following is a time-tested strategy that helps traders capitalise on directional market moves and increases your chances of profiting. In this episode, Alison and Chris discuss how to identify a trend and different…

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85. Forex Sessions: London, NY, Tokyo, Sydney - but which is best for your trading? 15:21

1y ago15:21

15:21

Forex trading is a 24-hour business, but it's divided into the four main sessions. This week Alison and Chris discuss why it's a bad idea to try and trade them all and how to know where you should focus your energies. Lifestyle, sessions crossovers, assets and data releases all play a major part in this decision so tune in and find out which tradin…

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84. Interest Rates and Forex Prices: Will the Fed’s Decision Boost the USD? 14:24

1y ago14:24

14:24

This week Alison and Chris preview a week full of interest rate decisions from some of the most important central banks in the world. But the focus is on the US Federal Reserve’s meeting on 20th March 2024 - there’s almost zero chance of a rate cut, but what will the Fed’s forward guidance mean for the EUR/USD and other major pairs? And will it res…

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83. A trader’s journey: Trading Angel 1:04:42

1y ago1:04:42

1:04:42

A truly inspiring episode this week as Alison and Chris talk to Caroline Rundell, aka Trading Angel (links to her YouTube channel below). Caroline started her trading journey in 2015, with zero knowledge but plenty of hope and determination. Now she’s a professional trader, trading coach - and soon-to-be qualified financial adviser. In a world wher…

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82. Market Sentiment: When following the crowd can backfire 14:41

1y ago14:41

14:41

This week Alison and Chris talk about market sentiment and why it can be a confusing indicator for many beginners. So, if you find yourself trading against market sentiment, don't panic! You're probably right... But listen in to find out why and how you can use sentiment analysis as part of a successful trading strategy. Links: IG Client Sentiment …

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