542: Secrets From 30+ Years of Trading - Adrian Manz

Secrets From 30+ Years of Trading In episode 542 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with legendary trader, Adrian Manz, who breaks down what actually kept him profitable for nearly three decades — and it has way more to do with psychology, timing, and discipline than flashy strategies. If trading ever feels harder the longer you do it, this video quietly explains why. Don't be the trader who spends years chasing setups that don't fit who they are. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Trading since the 90s: what actually stayed the same 02:23 Why psychology came before strategy 04:24 Learning from floor traders and order flow 07:00 Patterns vs. personality: the real mismatch 08:10 The first-hour trader problem (and why profits disappear after) 12:48 Gamblers, discipline, and the "marbles in the jar" system 15:24 Why journaling fails most traders 17:01 The danger of fake success and penny stock hype 20:05 First-hour trading patterns explained 22:18 Gap fades, volatility bands, and institutional behavior 27:03 Where to find Adrian Manz (link below) What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments below, or join me in the Facebook group ! Desire To Trade's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) Desire To TRADE Academy Get a copy of Prop Trading Secrets (Author: Kathy Lien & Etienne Crete) About The Desire To Trade Podcast

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542: Secrets From 30+ Years of Trading - Adrian Manz is an episode from Desire To Trade Podcast | Forex Trading & Interviews with Highly Successful Traders by Etienne Crete.

This episode is 28:30 long.

This episode was published on Jan 12, 2026.

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