Written By: Howard Greenberg As everyday traders put their trading plans into action for 2026, penny stocks might not be on many of their radars. It’s totally understandable why penny stocks may not appeal to the more calculated seasoned traders. Their reputations for susceptibility to manipulation, extreme volatility, and low liquidity make them way too […]
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A high-profile policy debate has re-entered the financial spotlight surrounding credit card interest rate caps. Last week, President Donald Trump called for a temporary national cap on credit card interest rates. He proposed a maximum annual rate of 10% over a one-year period, starting January 20, 2026. President Trump’s proposal would aim to combat the […]
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Day trading options requires precision, discipline, and the ability to recognize high-probability setups quickly. While there are countless patterns traders attempt to capitalize on, some consistently offer better risk-reward profiles than others. At Prosper Trading Academy, we’ve trained hundreds of traders to identify and execute these patterns with confidence. Today, we’re sharing three of the […]
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In 2025, over $3.4 billion was reportedly stolen from crypto wallets—a record high. Storage security for cryptocurrency is a growing concern among traders of digital currencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other altcoins. While many developers of crypto wallets are constantly working to stay ahead of the sophisticated capabilities hackers possess, many industry experts fear the […]
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The Iron Condor is a neutral options trading strategy that can have bullish or bearish leanings (depending on how it’s structured). It’s designed to profit when the price of an underlying asset moves within a specific tight range (ie, sideways) and volatility decreases. For Scott Bauer, the Iron Condor is one of his go-to options […]
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Volatility skew is the difference in Implied Volatility (IV) between out-of-the-money (OTM) calls and puts with the same expiration date. It signals market sentiment by showing whether traders are paying more for downside protection (puts), or upside potential (calls). As a result, this type of trading action creates a “skewed” shape in the volatility surface […]
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