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2025 Will Be the Year for Day Traders

By Andrew Aziz  |  
Andrew's Newsletter  |  
Jan 6, 2025

Dear Traders,

Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a fantastic New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Now that the holidays are behind us, we’re back in full swing, ready to focus on trading and growth.

Personally, I find the time between Christmas and New Year’s Day a bit slow—it feels like life comes to a standstill. While I love keeping the momentum going in my life, sometimes it’s good to take a step back, slow down, and recharge from the fast-paced North American lifestyle.

From holiday bliss to New Year’s reality. Time to refocus and tackle the market with a fresh mindset.

The market has been extremely volatile. As you know, 2024 was a year of incredible market swings. Despite that, the S&P 500 delivered an unbelievable return of 25.28%, and the QQQ soared over 27%. Many Wall Street firms believe such exceptional returns are unlikely to repeat in 2025. Still, the economic outlook remains positive according to analysts and financial firms.

For us as traders, it’s important to recognize that even if the market doesn’t see significant gains this year, day trading and active trading can thrive in such a volatile environment. When stocks like Tesla can jump 7–8% or NVIDIA, one of the world’s largest companies, can move 4–5% in a single day, there are plenty of opportunities for active traders, even in sideways markets.

Today, I had an interesting discussion about part-time versus full-time trading. Many traders wonder how much they need to earn to make a living solely from trading. Personally, I’m a strong advocate of part-time trading.

BBT members discussing part-time versus full-time trading in the chatroom.

Many people rush to quit their jobs and jump into full-time trading, thinking they need to trade all day, 8–9 hours daily. In my opinion, that’s a mistake. Going all-in on trading can become more challenging and dangerous. Psychologically, it’s incredibly taxing when your livelihood depends on every trade.

On the other hand, part-time traders—those who have a business or a job on the side—tend to perform better. They aren’t solely reliant on trading income, which gives them the freedom to trade without overwhelming stress.

When I started trading back in 2013 and ramped up in 2014–15, I was still working a full-time job. Even after publishing my book in late 2015 and early 2016, I continued to work full-time until 2019, despite growing Bear Bull Traders and becoming a published author. I knew I needed consistent income to support myself while developing as a trader.

Back then, our trading community was small. Peter, one of our earliest members, would be in the chat room with me around 7:30–8:00 AM before I headed off to work. The chat room was quiet, with no screen sharing, just a few traders chatting.

I experienced my share of losses as a beginner, which taught me the importance of proper preparation. While simulators are a great starting point, they don’t fully replicate the experience of live trading. Everyone can succeed in a simulator, but transitioning to live trading brings new challenges like stress, anxiety, and performance pressure.

That’s why we introduced our $50,000 funded trading account. For a small fee, traders can spend three months in an environment that closely simulates live trading conditions. This program allows you to experience the emotional and technical challenges of live trading without risking your own capital. If you pass the funded account challenge, you’ll likely be ready to open a live account. However, if you can’t succeed in a simulator or funded account, it’s a clear sign you need more preparation before trading live.

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For those looking to take their trading to the next level, I encourage you to join our three-month bootcamp, starting next week at a heavily discounted price. Bootcamp participants receive a full year of access to Bear Bull Traders membership, along with hands-on mentorship from experienced traders. The goal is to help you build a consistent trade book, the foundation of successful trading.

Over the years, we’ve seen many bootcamp participants achieve remarkable success. You can watch testimonials from past members in this playlist. If you’re serious about improving as a trader, this is your opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.

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Thank you, everyone, for being part of our community. I’m excited to trade with you and grow together in 2025!

To your success,
Andrew