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Sit with your trading identity (SMB Challenge)<\/a><\/p>\n

How to scalp spikes in $VIX<\/a><\/p>\n

How I allowed yesterday’s trade to screw up today’s<\/a><\/p>\n

How to execute your morning game plan<\/a><\/p>\n

It’s not ok not to be the best trader you can be….it’s not ok (Axia Futures London)<\/a><\/p>\n

*no relevant positions<\/p>\n

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