David Hale
@CREAMtrader
Professional trader/coach/writer. 24 years in equities, crypto, options. Author of Cash Rules: Reminiscences of a Day Trader. https://creamtrader.substack.com/
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Getting asked if this is real 100% real! My tale, the insights learned, and an introduction to the world of glitch trading, are all included in my book, Cash Rules: Reminiscences of a Day Trader Found at all fine booksellers (actually just on Amazon) a.co/d/3IPHToR
The life of a trader: Age 25 - Making more money than I ever imagined. Dream house on lake in Texas 35 - Dead broke. Living with mother-in-law in apartment in rural Poland 38 - Owner of prop firm 40 - Dead broke. Homeless. Working $10/hour job 42 - Most profitable year of…
Elite traders don’t want your likes or follows, your hot macro or chart takes—they want your mispriced order
Great read. WC keeping it real as always
new post out discussing my thoughts on trading for a living this was written after seeing this take hope you enjoy memosfromlarpcapital.substack.com/p/so-you-want-…
New book in the works—the honest, raw, no-B.S, influencer-free, mostly candlestick chart-free guide to finding your edge. After DMs from traders burned in the recent crypto crash, thought it timely to share this chapter: Surviving the Trade. link in bio. free post
It began with a tweet and ended with the crypto market imploding. Surviving Friday was about understanding the plumbing—real edge lives in knowing market structure and being ready when your market breaks. New free post
With back-against-the-wall trading the dopamine hits ya like degenerate casino gambling Losing a trading account feels like losing your pulse– the rush as everything goes red Been there, felt that “buzz" — it's about as toxic as smoking crack rocks Blowing up an account is…
blowing up isnt romantic at all its hell but back against the wall, just you and your experience, must win finding the next play, is something special i dont mean to glorify it, but if you are so unlucky to find yourself in that position there is a certain hunger to savor
"The real test of a trader is how they endure the calm times. Sometimes that means grinding out tiny profits in slow markets. Sometimes it just means hanging on for dear life, waiting for the rare moments when the market tilts in your favor" New post in bio
A trading edge isn’t always about complexity. Sometimes it’s just access others don’t have.
In 2005, trading was speed + hustle In 2025, the edge is understanding crowd psychology + market structure quirks In my latest free post I write about how I turned meme madness ($DJT + silver) into some of my biggest trades ever
In 2005, trading was speed + hustle In 2025, the edge is understanding crowd psychology + market structure quirks In my latest free post I write about how I turned meme madness ($DJT + silver) into some of my biggest trades ever
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i want to write a book in a few years and im worried it will be dreadful because i have no experience in writing so i made a sbstack to help get better, PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, its FREE but remember - the free things cost the most memosfromlarpcapital.substack.com
Is flexing your daily income strictly a trader phenomenon? Never seen on this platform: “Killed it today. Unclogged 3 toilets, made a cool G!” “Ran some spreadsheets, did a PowerPoint, cleared $500” “Went to work and did what I was supposed to do. Banked $300”
if you have no edge (and i think we can both assume you won’t at the start) then there’s nowhere for returns to come from. you can’t make money like that but there are plenty of ways you can lose money.
My broker just restricted premarket access. Schwab just banned hyperscalpers. When brokers or HFTs push back— That’s the ultimate signal: You’ve got edge. Why this matters and how to spot real edge — check out my latest free post
It’s been a while since I promoted my book, but I still believe it’s a valuable resource for aspiring and profitable traders alike. Beyond strategies and tips, it offers a real, unfiltered and raw look at life as a professional trader. Available on Amazon
Nothing screams “edge” louder than Citadel not wanting your order flow If they’re dodging your flow — you’re onto something. If they’re avoiding someone else’s — figure out what they’re doing. There’s usually a fool, a charlatan, or a good soul willing to share the secret
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