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Mar 2025
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How Much Money Do You REALLY Need To Tra...

Austin Silver
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Welcome to The Day Trading Show. This podcast is hosted by Austin Silver and powered by ASFX. We bring you conversations with the best traders of our generation. No rented Lambos or fake Rolexs will be found here. Grab your indulgence and enjoy a discussion focused on making money in markets, trading psychology, and becoming the best trader you can be!

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Austin Silver sits down with Evan Dyer to break down how he turned a $100 investment into $10,000 in just 30 trading days! They dive into the mindset, strategy, and risk management behind full-time trading, plus the power of VWAP and journaling to stay consistent. The episode also touches on prop firm payouts, trends for 2025, and how traders can scale up.


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