330. Why I Quit ICT… And Finally Became Profitable w/ Cammy Capital
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After spending years treating the markets like a casino, Cammy Capital finally discovered the missing piece that completely transformed his trading career. In this episode, he shares his eight-year journey from blowing a
Full episode + show notes: https://tradingnut.com/cammy-capital/
Key moments - [06:02] "Treating trading like a casino won't work. You need a structured system." - [09:18] "If your strategy constantly creates conflicting signals or doesn't fit your personality, it may not be the right system for you." - [13:38] "Volume Profile is much simpler than most people think. Master Value Area High, Value Area Low, and Point of Control." - [15:50] "You can use futures volume data to improve CFD trading decisions." - [17:10] "Trade the session that fits both your personality and lifestyle." - [20:12] "A 60–80% win rate is enough when your execution is consistent." - [23:19] "Track your personal trading statistics even if you don't keep a detailed journal." - [24:18] "Choose prop firms based on your objectives rather than brand loyalty." - [25:22] "Treat evaluation accounts differently from funded accounts. Your real risk is the evaluation fee." - [28:00] "Adapt your trading style to your personality instead of forcing yourself to become someone you're not." - [29:49] "Losing becomes easier when you focus on large sample sizes instead of individual trades." - [30:01] "The coin flip exercise teaches that losing streaks are normal, even with profitable systems."
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rO0fTzcJL4E
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