Day Trading in the Wild Market

Dear Traders,

If you’ve been reading my newsletters for a while, you know I often start with, “It’s been a wild week” or “What a crazy trading day!” I know some of you might think, “Does this guy ever stop saying that?” But trust me—I’m not making it up. The level of volatility in the financial markets over the last few years has been absolutely insane.

In the past two years alone, with AI advancements, new chip technologies, and groundbreaking innovations, the market has been more unpredictable than ever. And now, after the presidential election, we’re seeing even more economic policy changes—tax cuts, new tariffs, and shifting regulations—all adding fuel to the fire.

Just recently, a Chinese startup released a new AI language model called DeepSeek, which shook up the entire market. NVIDIA, the biggest company in the world, dropped nearly 20% in a single trading session—only to bounce right back. These kinds of moves used to be unheard of for trillion-dollar companies!

For those who have followed me for years, you know that I made most of my money during the post-pandemic volatility. That period created massive opportunities for traders, unlike anything we had seen before. Before COVID, we had a slow, grinding bull market—steady gains, small daily scalps, making $300–$500 a day with consistent strategies. Now? The game has completely changed.

The level of movement in the market is just insane. Yes, my account size is bigger, but even trillion-dollar companies are seeing 7–8% swings within minutes. Just look at Tesla yesterday—it gapped down 4–5% after earnings, then bounced back 6–7% in pre-market alone. When the market opened, it dropped again, then reversed course—all of this happening within a single trading day.

And that’s opportunity.

For traders who have the skills, this kind of momentum is exactly what we dream of. Just before writing this newsletter (around 3:30 PM), breaking news came out that the U.S. administration was imposing new tariffs. The USD/CAD currency pair spiked over 1%, the market tanked 1%, and within minutes, everything reversed again. When the world’s largest financial markets—trillions of dollars in forex—move like this, you can only imagine what happens to smaller markets like equities.

These are unprecedented times.

If you’re still on the sidelines, now is the time to learn the basics of trading and take advantage of these market conditions. This morning, our community had some great discussions about finding trades, building strategies, and whether to trade penny stocks or large caps.

I also recorded a recap of my Meta trade—a single, well-executed trade that brought in a solid profit. I did it live on YouTube and walked through my strategy in detail, answering questions from the community about trade books and strategy development.

I highly recommend watching the recap, and if you have any questions, drop a comment—I’d love to hear your thoughts.

Watch my META trade recap on YouTube.

I built this community with Brian, Peter, and some of our early members back in 2016. Since then, we’ve grown into one of the best trading education communities out there—not just for traders who want to improve their financial market skills, but for those who want to improve their lives.

This community is not about chasing hot stock picks. It’s about developing systems, discipline, and the mindset needed to succeed, not only in trading but in life. Many of you have followed my journey of climbing the Seven Summits, tackling some of the world’s highest peaks. My goal has always been to set an example—showing that personal growth, good habits, and pushing beyond your limits are the keys to success, whether in trading or in life.

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That’s exactly why this year, I decided to take our trading summits to the next level. Alongside our trading-focused events, we’re adding a full TEDx day dedicated to Peak Performance and Mental Resilience.

Why? Because reaching the top—whether in trading, sports, business, or life—is only half the story. The fall is inevitable. Every high achiever faces setbacks. Professional athletes lose championships. Traders hit slumps. In life, unexpected challenges like illness, divorce, or personal loss can derail even the strongest among us. But resilience—the ability to rise again—is what separates those who stay at the top from those who don’t.

This three-day event, March 29–31 2025, will be an immersive experience designed to take you on a journey:

1) Achieving peak performance—how to push your limits and perform at your best.

2) Facing setbacks—how to deal with failure, loss, and adversity.

3) Building resilience—how to bounce back stronger and turn setbacks into growth.

One of the speakers I’m incredibly excited about is Randy Howell, our trading psychologist, who has been working with our community for years. His talk, The Resilient Heart: Reclaiming Your Life Against All Odds, is going to be one of the most powerful presentations of the event.

Rande’s Story: The True Meaning of Resilience

Rande Howell had built an incredible career as a leading trading psychologist, training elite institutions and speaking globally. But everything changed when he was in Beijing, where extreme pollution triggered severe respiratory issues, eventually leading to cardiac sarcoidosis—a rare and life-threatening heart condition. His health declined rapidly, and he ended up in intensive care during Christmas, facing the possibility of death.

But in the darkest moment, he experienced a vision—affirming that his work wasn’t finished. That belief, combined with support from his wife, a global network of prayers, and his own unbreakable commitment to self-mastery, fueled his fight.

Initially rejected for a heart transplant, Randy found a miracle at Duke Medical Center, where he received a new heart in record time. His journey of survival, fueled by love, community, and sheer resilience, is a testament to the power of the human spirit. His story is not just about survival—it’s about mastering the mind, embracing life’s interconnections, and using adversity as a stepping stone to greater heights.

That’s why I can’t wait to hear his talk.

Randy is someone who has worked closely with our trading community, helping traders build the mental resilience required to thrive in the markets. And now, he’s bringing that wisdom to the TEDx Peak Performance and Resilience event as part of our Trading Summit.

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Join Us—Your Ticket is an Investment in Yourself

If you haven’t purchased your ticket yet for our March Trading Summit & TEDx Event, I highly encourage you to do so. Showing up and supporting these events allows us to continue delivering bigger and better experiences for our community.

And as promised, any ticket you purchase will be credited toward future bootcamp programs at Peak Capital Trading. So in essence, this event could be free for you if you decide to continue your journey with us.

Thanks again for being part of this amazing community. I’ll see you tomorrow morning in the chatroom or live on YouTube for another trading session!

See you in the markets,
Andrew