Useful Links
To end with, here is a selection of useful links to resources that I personally use (and not only).
Algorithmic Trading
Algotrading Guide Learn to create trading bots without coding. Automate your strategies – and enjoy your free time while bots make money for you.
Technical Analysis
eSignal Windows-based charting and backtesting with real-time global data. Integrates with many brokers via API.
NinjaTrader Free core platform offering advanced charting, 100+ indicators, and trade simulation. Connects to major brokers.
MetaStock Longtime favorite with 150+ indicators. Spot candle patterns, build custom signals, and backtest strategies.
StockCharts User-friendly charts with various indicators. Covers stocks, currencies, and crypto. Free tier plus paid upgrades.
Trade Ideas AI-powered scanning with over 300 alerts. Lets you build, backtest, and automate trading strategies.
TrendSpider Automated trendlines, dynamic watch lists, and robust backtesting. Web-based, with real-time data included.
Backtesting & Charting
TradingView – must-have, most popular tools of its kind.
GoCharting – extended technical analitics with over 150+ indicators for advanced traders.
Coinrule – for those traders who want to automate their trading strategies without needing to code.
Forex Tester Online – best backtesting tool (in my opinion after trying about 5-7 alternatives).
FX Replay – another online backtesting tool in case you didn't like FTO.
Risk Management Calculator – my own table that I use.
Education:
Knowledge Bases:
Investopedia Extensive definitions, tutorials, and market insights. Perfect for grasping trading fundamentals.
BabyPips Forex-focused education with step-by-step lessons. Ideal for beginners and intermediate traders.
Binance Academy Best for free crypto education. Note that this is not about trading, but about crypto in general.
CME Group Education Official resource on futures and options trading. Offers detailed guides, webinars, and market tools.
YouTube:
Wysetrade Over a million subscribers. Teaches chart patterns, indicators, and trading strategies in simple, step-by-step videos.
Bear Bull Traders Live day traders sharing real-time trades and basics of day trading. Great for seeing raw examples and daily routines.
fxalexg Alex Gonzalez from Swing Trading Lab shares live “SUNDAY SWINGS,” showing weekly trades and simple strategies for all levels.
The Trading Geek Brad Goh shares honest trade insights, including losses. He breaks down pro strategies in an easy-to-grasp style.
Akil Stokes Tier One Trading coach who simplifies complex market ideas. His “Trading Coach Podcast” offers practical guidance.
Lewis Kelly Focuses on Smart Money Concepts. Provides clear tutorials, free courses, and advanced tips on market structure.
Trade with Pat A 13-year trading veteran offering free courses, trading bots, signals, and direct advice on Forex, crypto, and more.
Blogs:
TradingSim Blog One of the most comprehensive day trading blogs. Their psychology articles are particularly insightful. Worth bookmarking.
Earn2Trade Focuses on indicators, strategies, and discipline. Offers clear tutorials on moving averages and building strong trading habits.
Coinbase Blog This blog focuses on crypto exclusively, but I decided to put it on the list anyway. I really like their data-based approach and deep analytical style.
News:
Bloomberg Global coverage of stocks, forex, bonds, and more. Quick insights on breaking economic events.
Reuters Trusted for fast, accurate market updates. Covers major financial news, data, and analysis worldwide.
Wall Street Journal Detailed reporting on business, politics, and finance. Emphasizes company earnings and market trends.
Financial Times Focused on global markets and economies. Often breaks key stories affecting currencies and equities.
CNBC Frequent live updates and interviews. Good for day-to-day market moves and analyst opinions.
Yahoo Finance Comprehensive quote tracking, news, and analysis. Great for monitoring portfolios and digging into company data. And one more good thing about this blog is that it's free.
That's it. Congratulations to everyone who read to the end. It was a lot of work. Thank you very much and good luck in trading! ❤️
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