December 27, 2018

Scalping Vs. Momentum Trading

Scalping and momentum trading are two very distinct approaches to trading.  Each has their own positives and potential pitfalls.  It is important for you to know what type of trading environment you are participating in.  Click the video below as I explain.

about the author:

Mike Patton

Mike Patton took the leap into the markets beginning as a commodities broker in 2005, where he was responsible for identifying trading opportunities and executing trades on behalf of clients. After years as a broker he made the jump to education by joining the team at Trading Advantage, now Prosper Trading Academy.

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May 13, 2026

Risk Reversals: When The Market Flips The Script

Many options traders focus on one direction at a time. However, risk reversals can force you to focus on two directions simultaneously. Buy a call. Buy a put. Maybe sell a covered call against something you already own. That’s exactly what makes them so powerful…and dangerous, if you don’t know what you’re doing. I’ll walk […]

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April 6, 2026

Q1 Earnings Season Preview: What To Expect

As we start a brand new quarter in 2026, it also resets the earnings cycle for companies to report their quarterly results — and I believe that Q1 Earnings Season could have a lot in store. Q4 earnings season at the start of the year gave traders a lot to process. It also set the […]

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April 3, 2026

March 2026 Jobs Report: The Good, Bad, & Unexpected

The March 2026 Jobs Report was among the most anticipated ones in recent memory. Right now, the economy is being shaped by a number of factors: These current circumstances — combined with February’s bad jobs report — had traders preparing for the worst. Fortunately, the March 2026 Jobs Report looked much better than expected…at least […]

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May 17, 2026

The Week Ahead: Global Bond Selloff

Stock indexes continued their run higher this week with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hitting record levels. But just as AI fueled the markets to record highs, spiking crude prices ignited global inflation fears. Markets tumbled on Friday as a jump in benchmark Treasury yields, reflecting surging energy prices and concerns about long-term inflation offered […]

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May 15, 2026

Mike Shorr Calls OUST Before It Popped 30 Percent

Have you ever heard of a stock called Ouster Inc. (OUST)? It’s a lidar sensor company that focuses on autonomous driving, robotics, and smart infrastructure. The stock is up over 47% in 2026. It’s a lesser-known name that usually flies under most trader’s radars (or in OUST’s case, lidar), so you probably missed its big […]

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May 15, 2026

Charlie Moon Nails The Dip In ASTS

On Thursday, Charlie Moon highlighted two setups in his daily watchlist that his AI Trade Finder spotted in AST SpaceMobile Inc. (ASTS): Charlie went with the “Buy the Dip” trade idea, and released a trade signal for it in his room. He wound up closing it that same day – for a 50%* win. Here’s […]

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