The market just faked a breakdown, then ripped 3.4% higher—leaving a trail of busted trades and blown-up puts in its wake. Ben Sturgill breaks down how the bear trap unfolded, what “Liberation Day” could mean for momentum, and how to avoid getting caught offside when the market flips the script.
The market just faked a breakdown, then ripped 3.4% higher—leaving a trail of busted trades and blown-up puts in its wake. Ben Sturgill breaks down how the bear trap unfolded, what “Liberation Day” could mean for momentum, and how to avoid getting caught offside when the market flips the script.
Ben breaks down why this unpredictable market is the perfect training ground for aspiring traders. In a week filled with gap downs, VIX spikes, and emotional tape, he lays out how to respond when nothing seems to go according to plan.
The market served up a messy, gap-down open Monday — but by late morning, the S&P 500 was charging higher. Ben breaks down why this kind of tape offers some of the best lessons you’ll ever get.
The market threw another curveball yesterday, shaking out weak hands and punishing anyone without a solid game plan. Ben breaks down the setups holding firm beneath the noise—and the unexpected names showing explosive breakout potential.
Ben explains how a simple shift in your perspective can make all the difference — and reveals the top setups he’s watching into the end of this week.
Ben shares why treating trading like a real business can be the difference between short-term wins and long-term success. From handling taxes to pulling profits with purpose, this is the side of trading that turns winning trades into true financial impact.
Ben’s back from a short family vacation—and just in time. The market is setting up beautifully for short-term trades, with internals flashing green, macro softening, and Smart Money stepping in fast.
Ben goes over the 7 most important columns on an options chain (and how understanding them can vastly improve your trading)…
Ben shares 3 powerful “trading proverbs” that will challenge the way you think about the market, your personality, and even a bowl of soup.
The stock market is designed to exploit human emotions, luring traders into bad decisions driven by fear and greed. Those who learn to override their instincts with discipline and logic make fortunes — while everyone else gets chewed up and spit out. Join Ben as he shows you how to be in the first category, not the second.
Ben Sturgill is heading out on vacation this week. But before he leaves, he’s breaking down last week’s biggest Smart Money bets, what market internals are telling us about where the indexes might be headed, and the key setups traders should be watching right now.
Rather than trying to randomly call the bottom of this market downturn, Ben shows you the 11-step cycle that could potentially call it for you.
When the market turns volatile, even the best setups can fail—but that doesn’t mean your hands are tied. Ben Sturgill breaks down how to adjust strategies, follow Smart Money, and trade with the highest probability setups in uncertain conditions.
If you aren’t adapting your strategy to this market correction, you’re putting your account in danger. Ben explains three small adjustments you can make to protect your account (and stay profitable) amid this crazy price action.
The market plunged to new lows on Friday, only to rip higher after Jerome Powell reassured investors that “the economy is fine.” Was this a true bottom or just another bear market bounce? Ben shares his thoughts…
The market is reaching new levels of volatility, and if you’re not careful, it can either be your greatest opportunity or your quickest downfall. Ben explains the truth about volatile markets (and how to trade them).
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