515: Stocks Trading Prop Firm: Tips From The Founder - Trade The Pool

515: Stocks Trading Prop Firm: Tips From The Founder - Trade The Pool

Author: Etienne Crete July 7, 2025 Duration: 24:27

In episode 515 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, Etienne sits down with Michael Katz from TradeThePool to discuss how their platform is changing the game for stock traders. Michael shares insights on limited-risk trading, the advantages of prop firms over traditional brokers, and why their approach helps traders succeed without risking personal capital. They dive into scaling strategies, the psychology of trading, and why stocks offer unique opportunities compared to Forex or futures. If you've ever wondered how to trade with more confidence and less risk, this conversation is packed with practical takeaways.

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Topics Covered In This Episode

  • 00:30 Who is Michael Katz and what is @tradethepool
  • 01:30 Why stock trading prop firms are rare and TradeThePool's edge
  • 02:31 The difference between CFD and direct Stocks Trading
  • 03:35 What funded traders do different to failing traders
  • 05:24 Why "No Time Limit" evaluations benefit traders
  • 06:59 Flex vs. Max accounts: Which one suits your trading style?
  • 08:15 Transitioning from Forex to stocks: Education and opportunities
  • 09:38 Why you should also trade stocks as a Forex Trader
  • 11:01 Scaling funded accounts and managing multiple strategies
  • 14:04 Risk management: How to avoid blowing evaluation accounts
  • 16:46 What type of strategies get funded more often
  • 17:35 Average time to pass evaluations and trader success stories
  • 18:39 The future of TradeThePool and the prop trading industry
  • 21:30 How should prop firms differentiate for success
  • 22:57 Where to connect with Michael and try TradeThePool (Link Below)

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Hosted by Etienne Crete, the Desire To Trade Podcast | Forex Trading & Interviews with Highly Successful Traders is a deep and practical resource for anyone serious about the foreign exchange market. This isn't about hype or quick tips; it's a focused exploration of the mindset, strategies, and daily habits that separate consistently profitable traders from the rest. Each episode features candid conversations with proven traders from diverse backgrounds, dissecting their real-world experiences, toughest losses, and most valuable breakthroughs. You'll hear detailed discussions on analysis techniques, risk management psychology, and building a sustainable trading business. Etienne guides these interviews with a clear purpose: to extract actionable lessons you can apply directly to your own charts and decision-making process. The podcast operates from a core belief that trading mastery is a skill built through education and disciplined practice, leading to greater independence. Whether you're refining your system or just starting out, these conversations provide the nuanced insights and hard-won wisdom rarely found in textbooks or online forums. Tune in for a straightforward, no-fluff dialogue about what it truly takes to navigate the markets with more confidence and control.
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