A Journey of Resilience, Trading, and Community

Dear Traders,

I hope you’re all surviving the wild swings of the market. The SPY and QQQ have been taking a beating, thanks to recession fears and ongoing trade wars. We saw a brief rally on Monday, which gave me a chance to unload some of my leveraged positions and switch to a more defensive stance with VOO. Adaptability is key in this game, and that’s exactly what we focus on—knowing when to push forward and when to step back.

But let’s talk about something beyond just the daily P&L—something bigger.

We are now less than two weeks away from our biggest event of the year! The Bear Bull Traders Vancouver Summit is happening March 29–31, and this year, we’re taking it to a whole new level. We’re adding an immersive experience: TEDx BBT Elevate, a full-day event featuring incredible speakers and artists who will take you on a journey of peak performance and mental resilience.

Because let’s face it—life and trading are never just about going up.

We all experience ups and downs, both in the markets and in life. The traders who truly succeed are the ones who develop the resilience to recover from setbacks.

This morning in the chatroom, we were reflecting on the soon 9th-year anniversary of Bear Bull Traders—and wow, what a journey it’s been! Some of our longtime members even shared old pictures of me from when I first started Vancouver Traders. I was a bit overweight, just running this small community, making $50, $100 a day. Now, some people see me making and losing hundreds of thousands of dollars in a single day.

But what people really followed wasn’t just the trades—it was the journey.

Many of you were there when I:

Went through a tough divorce

Lost $2 million in 2022 (yep, that one stung)

Climbed Everest and 7 Summits (that was an experience of resilience in itself!)

And now, we’re bringing all of that experience and wisdom into TEDx BBT Elevate.

This summit and TEDx BBT isn’t just about learning strategies. It’s about the mental strength needed to keep pushing forward. We’ve designed this experience to be transformational—you’ll hear from people who have gone through immense challenges, come out stronger, and are now thriving.

Oh, and big news—our TEDx BBT stage signs are officially built and being delivered this week! I’ll share more pictures as soon as they arrive. The excitement is real!

We’re almost at full capacity at the hotel, so if you’re planning to join us, now is the time to grab your ticket before the prices go up.

I also want to address a question I got in the chatroom:

“I’m a new trader—will I get value from attending?”

The answer? Absolutely.

Yes, we’ll have market insights, but more than anything, this is about being around the community. Trading can be lonely, even depressing at times. But when you surround yourself with the right people, you realize you’re not alone in this journey. That’s what makes Bear Bull Traders special—we are a family.

We’re also wrapping up our current Bootcamp, and I have to say—it has been incredible. Over the past five Bootcamps, we’ve refined this program to be the best mentorship and coaching experience for traders.

But this time, we’re making a huge upgrade:

Live Trading Environment on Google Hangouts – You’ll trade live with our top mentors and moderators, getting real-time insights on decision-making.

Elite-Level Mentors – Avi (one of the best options traders I know) will be trading live daily, while Thor will bring his Volume Price Analysis (VPA) expertise twice a week. And of course, we’ll have Megan, Peter, John, Mike, Aiman, Lenny, and more joining the sessions.

The Most Comprehensive Trader Development Program – Three months of structured mentorship, building and refining your TradeBook, plus access to our custom-built journaling tool for tracking your progress.

Also, if you’re attending the Vancouver Summit, I’ll credit your purchase toward the Bootcamp if you decide to join. This is your chance to take your trading to the next level.

Note that the Bootcamp comes with a $50,000 Funded Training Account which was one of the most exciting programs we launched last year. Here’s why I love this program: it bridges the gap between trading in a simulator and trading real money.

Many traders think they’re ready—until they put real capital on the line. That’s when the mental game kicks in. It’s easy to make money in sim, but when there’s real skin in the game, that’s when the real challenges appear.

We’ve seen some incredible success stories, with traders making $15,000–$20,000 in just three months! Some of these top performers are coming to the Vancouver Summit, and I’ll be presenting them with a big check—literally.

I’ll also share some feedback from traders in the program who realized just how different trading feels when the pressure is real. It’s a game-changer.

Interested in the Bootcamp and Funded Trader Program?

March is shaping up to be an epic month. Whether you join us for:

The Vancouver Summit

The TEDx BBT Elevate Experience

The Next Bootcamp

The Funded Trading Program

This is your chance to be part of something big.

Trading is tough, but when you’re surrounded by the right people, it gets a lot easier. That’s why I love this community.

I can’t wait to see many of you in Vancouver soon!

Let’s keep trading, learning, and growing together.

Grab your spot before prices increase!

To Your Success,

Andrew