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Hey, it’s Clay from ClayTrader.com — in this live trade video, you’ll watch me trade futures markets in real time, capturing both gold and Nasdaq (MNQ) setups as they unfold. No edits, no cherry-picking — just raw market action, quick decisions, and lessons you can apply to your own trading. 📈 What You’ll See in This Video I start the session explaining two key aspects of my approach: 1️⃣ Trading Futures — If you’re new to futures, I’ll link below to my free four-part training that walks through exactly how the market works. Futures offer some major advantages: ✅ No pattern day-trading rule ✅ Low capital requirements ✅ 23-hour daily access, 6 days a week 2️⃣ Prop Firm Trading — I trade through a prop firm, which allows me to trade firm capital while risking very little of my own. That means limited downside but unlimited upside. You can learn more about how prop firms work and which one I use via the link at the top of the screen. 🧠 In This Video’s Trading Session I start off reviewing a gold trade I took “last night” (futures never sleep!). Then, once the New York Stock Exchange opens, volatility picks up and I capture a $465 profit on a quick long trade. You’ll see how I manage pullbacks and scale in strategically — starting small to leave myself room to adjust if the market moves against me. Later, I switch over to Nasdaq MNQ contracts, a smaller-sized version of the NQ, to manage risk while maintaining flexibility. I walk through my thought process as I fight for a VWAP bounce, manage the trade through multiple tests of my average price (blue line), and ultimately lock in around $200 more in profits. This video highlights how to stay patient, adapt quickly, and use smaller contract sizes to create high-probability setups with controlled risk — all while trading prop-firm capital. 💬 Key Lessons from This Trade Start small to give yourself flexibility — don’t go all-in at your first entry. The futures market’s near-24-hour access creates opportunities no matter your schedule. Risk management – perfect entries — use lower volatility contracts (like MNQ) to protect gains. Trust your instincts, but stay disciplined — sometimes moving an order can cost you a great fill! The goal is consistency and control, not chasing every breakout.
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