In this in-depth conversation, Austin Silver sits down with legendary trader Brian Shannon for their third conversation. The goal for today is to uncover powerful trading lessons, mindset hacks, and next-level strategies with Anchored VWAP.
Brian breaks down how to survive and thrive in bearish markets, control risk like a pro, and avoid the most common technical analysis traps. This is a must-watch for day traders, swing traders, and anyone serious about building a career in markets.
Connect with Brian - https://x.com/alphatrends
Buy Brian's Book - https://a.co/d/gzj5sXN
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00:00 – Intro & Market Lessons from 30 Years
04:25 – Anchored VWAP Explained
13:57 – Don’t Mistake a Bounce for a Bottom
15:37 – Swing Trading Pitfalls in Bear Markets
26:35 – How to Lose Small & Trade With Discipline
32:48 – Why You Should Take Breaks When You’re Winning
50:30 – Futures VWAP vs. Cash VWAP
1:03:05 – Bar Charts vs Candlesticks
1:15:00 – Risking Small for Big Payoffs
1:22:15 – Daily VWAP in Action with Live Examples