Petko's Algo Trading Podcasts

What does it take to be the biggest Forex broker paying out over $80,000,000 in trader profits?⭐️ Visit IC Markets to open a demo or live account:IC Markets: https://link.algotradingspace.com/FUwxZIn this episode, Petko sits down with Angus Walker, the Head of Trading at Eightcap — one of the largest brokers used by algo traders worldwide. We dive deep into the mechanics behind Eightcap's rapid rise, the $80 million in trader profits, how the company supports expert advisor and robot traders, and what’s coming next in the evolution of institutional-grade retail trading. Whether you're using MetaTrader, building automated strategies, or exploring the world of funded accounts, this conversation sheds light on what really goes on behind the scenes of the platforms we use every day.Chapters:00:00:00 Intro 00:02:36 Podcast Begins – Angus Walker, Head of Trading at IC Markets 00:03:07 What Does a Head of Trading Actually Do? 00:04:15 Balancing Clients vs. Business Interests 00:04:42 Why the Product Always Comes First 00:05:10 Ensuring Platform Stability 00:05:48 The Key Difference at IC Markets 00:06:01 How They Keep the Product Reliable 00:06:30 Angus on Making Trading Easier 00:06:44 Is IC Markets the Biggest Forex Broker? 00:07:12 Who Are the Profitable Clients? 00:07:33 Clients’ Most Profitable Month Ever 00:08:03 How Big Is IC Markets Really? 00:08:54 Managing High Volatility Events 00:09:22 What’s IC Markets’ Action Plan? 00:09:59 Responding to Market Crashes 00:10:32 IC Markets’ Capitalization Strategy 00:11:26 Best Way for Beginners to Start Trading 00:11:48 System Traders vs. Discretionary Traders 00:14:37 What Should Your Trading Goal Be? 00:15:27 Angus' Top Tips for Traders 00:15:57 Are You a Trader or a Manager? 00:16:30 What Kind of Portfolio Should You Build? 00:18:25 How to Instantly Become a System Trader 00:19:20 Minimum Capital Needed to Start Trading 00:20:26 How Much Profit Do Clients Actually Make? 00:21:00 Are Small or Large Accounts More Profitable? 00:21:16 Who Are the Best Traders in the World? 00:22:45 The Most Used EA on IC Markets 00:24:03 Why Discipline Matters with EAs 00:25:45 EA Settings for Beginners 00:26:21 Learning the Hard Way 00:26:50 Can You Trade Safely with High Risk? 00:27:51 How Angus Would Trade a $1,000 Account 00:29:15 Petko’s Biggest Lessons Learned 00:29:47 Trading Addiction – The Hidden Struggle 00:31:30 The Most Important Lesson in Trading 00:31:39 Don't Lose Your Capital 00:32:55 Why the Process Is More Important Than the Outcome 00:33:11 Backtesting Recommendations 00:34:51 The Importance of Process Over Results 00:36:01 How Do Forex Brokers Actually Make Money? 00:37:48 Does IC Markets Share Client Spread Revenue? 00:39:19 What Does “Scale” Actually Mean? 00:40:51 A-Book, B-Book—Does It Matter? 00:41:23 How to Choose the Right Broker 00:42:04 What Metrics Does IC Markets Track? 00:43:49 The Truth About Small Brokers 00:44:33 Angus' Dream: Then vs. Now 00:45:43 The 2013 IC Markets Vision 00:47:37 Outro ✅ Our live Accounts' performance here: https://algotradingspace.com/trading-stats/live✅ Our funded trading account performances are shared in real-time here: https://algotradingspace.com/trading-stats/funded⚠️Do your own due diligence about which EA or strategy you will use for trading.❤️ Let’s connect on social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eaforexacademy/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petko.alexandrov/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@petko_alexandrovLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/33249615/Twitter: https://twitter.com/EAForexAcademy/✔️ Thanks for watching this podcast titled "Angus Walker: Inside the Biggest Forex Broker in Algo Trading."🔔 Turn on notifications to never miss a new upload!⚠️ DISCLAIMER: Some links included in the description might be affiliate links, so I might receive a tiny commission if you use my links. But there is no additional cost for you! Thanks for supporting my work. Your support allows me to keep recording the videos weekly.FTC diclaimer: This video is sponsored by IC MarketsMaterials and opinions provided here are intended solely for informational purposes for prospective clients and does not constitute investment advice made by the presenter and/or the Company. CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to risk losing your money.For questions, write to support@algotradingspace.comFor sponsorships: partners@algotradingspace.com

Are you trading to win—or just addicted to the action?☑️ For Instant Funding, check out iFunds: https://link.eatradingacademy.com/hhkrKDiscount and Bonus Codes:PETKO5 to get 5% off all accounts.PETKO-INTERN (10% discount on the Intern Account ($2,500))PETKO1000 (An additional $1000 in funded capital on your Expert Account ($50,000))In this episode, Petko Aleksandrov sits down with Ahmed, founder and CTO of iFunds, to explore the deeper psychology behind trading success—and failure. They talk about the real reasons traders lose money, the mental traps caused by dopamine spikes and fast profits, and how tech platforms like iFunds are trying to create healthier environments for traders. This episode provides a raw, wide-ranging look at the rise of funded accounts, the obsession with 10% monthly goals, and the dangers of TikTok trading culture, revealing what’s really happening behind the scenes in the retail trading world. If you’ve ever struggled with emotions, risk, or motivation in your trading journey, this conversation will resonate deeply. Honest, sharp, and unfiltered.Chapters:00:00:30 Intro00:01:31 Welcome00:02:16 Why People Start Trading00:03:31 The Problem with 9-to-500:03:57 Trading Seems Like Freedom00:04:09 Profit Fuels Hope00:04:32 The Get-Rich Mindset00:05:14 Losing Yet Still Trading00:05:34 Addiction vs Ambition00:06:58 Petko’s Early Trading Days00:07:35 Can You Really Make Money?00:07:58 Fun vs Serious Trading00:08:48 Core Trading Rules00:09:06 How Much Can You Risk?00:09:30 Get Rich Fast?00:09:36 The Prop Firm Trap00:10:14 Where Beginners Should Start00:11:00 Social Media Scams00:12:17 Passion vs Greed00:13:32 Can Transparency Hurt a Channel?00:15:20 How Much to Invest00:17:11 Is $500 Enough?00:18:21 Understanding Risk Tolerance00:19:09 Why Rules Get Ignored00:19:55 Knowing When to Quit00:21:38 iFunds Challenges Coming00:23:21 Tighter Spreads at iFunds?00:24:09 What to Expect on MetaTrader00:24:59 Who Benefits from Spread Changes00:25:25 Payment Methods at iFunds00:26:25 Accepting USA Clients00:26:50 Will There Be Contests?00:28:46 Account Growth in One Year00:29:37 Realistic Profit Targets00:31:55 How Much to Risk00:32:53 Capital and Risk00:35:15 Trading Lessons for Life00:36:34 Can Trading Be Enjoyable?00:38:02 Calm and Confident Trading00:39:59 Petko’s Founding Dreams00:40:51 Founder’s Ongoing Vision00:41:53 Final Thoughts🚀 Visit your brand-new, ground-breaking algo trading platform: https://algotradingspace.com/✅ Our live Accounts' performance here: https://algotradingspace.com/trading-stats/live✅ Our funded trading account performances are shared in real-time here: https://algotradingspace.com/trading-stats/funded❤️ Meet Petko, Sam, Marin, Ilan and the rest of the team in the forum.https://platform.algotradingspace.com/forum/⚠️Do your own due diligence about which EA or strategy you will use for trading.❤️ Let’s connect on social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eaforexacademy/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petko.alexandrov/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@petko_alexandrovLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/33249615/Twitter: https://twitter.com/EAForexAcademy/✔️ Thanks for watching this podcast titled "iFunds Founder: The Adrenaline Trap in Trading."🔔 Turn on notifications to never miss a new upload!⚠️ DISCLAIMER: Some links included in the description might be affiliate links, so I might receive a tiny commission if you use my links. But there is no additional cost for you! Thanks for supporting my work. Your support allows me to keep recording the videos weekly.Materials and opinions provided here are intended solely for informational purposes for prospective clients and does not constitute investment advice made by the presenter and/or the Company. CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to risk losing your money.For questions, write to support@algotradingspace.comFor sponsorships: partners@algotradingspace.com

Is Strategy Quant a better Forex Strategy Builder than EA Studio?⭐️ Check out BlackBull on a demo or live account: https://link.eatradingacademy.com/IyEAfGet a MASSIVE 90% off the required deposit for an Institutional Account using this linkIn this deep-dive episode, professional algo trader Samuel Jackson shares his full strategy-building workflow—from raw generation using Express Generator to robust validation in EA Studio and final live testing on real accounts. Sam and Petko discuss how beginners and advanced traders alike can use strategy builders to create powerful, no-code expert advisors, covering everything from overfitting and drawdown management to broker data, optimization traps, validation techniques, and emotional control in algo trading. Sam also compares EA Studio, FSB Pro, Express Gen, and StrategyQuant—explaining why EA Studio remains his go-to for speed, simplicity, and results. Whether you're new to automated trading or looking to scale with smarter workflows, this episode is packed with practical advice, battle-tested insights, and real strategies you can use today.Chapters:00:00:30 Intro 00:01:35 Podcast Begins 00:02:03 What Is a Strategy Builder? 00:04:11 How Strategy Generation Works 00:06:38 Selecting & Exporting Strategies 00:11:20 Are Strategy Builders Beginner-Friendly? 00:13:55 Most-Used Strategy Builders 00:14:31 Comparing Strategy Builders 00:16:31 Have You Tested Others? 00:17:57 What Is Open Price Backtest? 00:22:16 Using Data from Different Brokers 00:25:32 Should You Backtest in MetaTrader? 00:29:10 MT4 vs MT5 for Algo Trading 00:29:54 Express Generator – Worth Using? 00:36:10 StrategyQuant X – Pros & Cons 00:44:38 After Launching the EA Live 00:53:01 Do You Build Grid EAs? 00:54:20 Martingale Grid EA Approach 01:05:15 Beginner Strategy Generation Workflow 🚀 Visit your brand-new, ground-breaking algo trading platform: https://algotradingspace.com/📅 Book a 1-on-1 personal call with Sam: https://platform.algotradingspace.com/courses/private-classes/samuel-jackson/Use coupon code SAM20 for a 20% discount✨The free Dark Venus EA is available here: https://link.eatradingacademy.com/YMHZt✅ Our live Accounts' performance here: https://algotradingspace.com/trading-stats/live✅ Our funded trading account performances are shared in real-time here: https://algotradingspace.com/trading-stats/funded❤️ Meet Petko, Sam, Marin, Ilan and the rest of the team in the forum.https://platform.algotradingspace.com/forum/⚠️Do your own due diligence about which EA or strategy you will use for trading.❤️ Let’s connect on social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eaforexacademy/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petko.alexandrov/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@petko_alexandrovLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/33249615/Twitter: https://twitter.com/EAForexAcademy/✔️ Thanks for watching this podcast titled "Strategy Quant X vs EA Studio: Which Is the Best Forex Strategy Builder?"🔔 Turn on notifications to never miss a new upload!⚠️ DISCLAIMER: Some links included in the description might be affiliate links, so I might receive a tiny commission if you use my links. But there is no additional cost for you! Thanks for supporting my work. Your support allows me to keep recording the videos weekly.FTC DISCLAIMER: This video is sponsored by BlackBull Markets.Materials and opinions provided here are intended solely for informational purposes for prospective clients and does not constitute investment advice made by the presenter and/or the Company. CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to risk losing your money.For questions, write to support@algotradingspace.comFor sponsorships: partners@algotradingspace.com

⭐️ Get your Darwinex Zero Account at the lowest price of just €38 sign-up fee, with an additional 20% discount when you use the Coupon Code PETKO: https://eatradingacademy.com/s/tDIgRIn this episode, Petko Aleksandrov sits down with Ilan Vardy to unpack one of the most common questions in the algo trading world: how do you choose the right expert advisor—especially if you’re just getting started? They cover the full journey from understanding what a trading robot actually is, to picking your first EA, testing it safely, and knowing what to avoid. Ilan shares practical steps beginners should follow, including how to use demo accounts, filter robots on the MQL5 marketplace, and evaluate backtests and verified track records. They also discuss capital allocation, the dangers of unrealistic expectations, and the importance of risk diversification when building a portfolio. Whether you’re working with $50 or $5,000, this episode gives you a clear, honest framework for getting started with EAs the smart way—without falling for the hype.👉 Dark Nova, Dark Titan, Dark Algo and Dark Gold are available here: https://link.eatradingacademy.com/xnAzrRemember to use the coupon code *PETKO10* for a 10% discount on any of the Dark EAs✨Get the Dark Mimas and other free Dark EAs from here: https://link.eatradingacademy.com/YMHZt00:00:00 Intro 00:01:33 Ilan’s background 00:02:16 Why Ilan started 00:02:41 Starting from zero 00:02:56 Learning from courses 00:03:07 Discovering EAs 00:04:41 EA Academy results 00:05:10 Support from real traders 00:05:51 Building the EA Academy team 00:06:14 Real-time trader interaction 00:06:57 Picking the right EA 00:07:13 Where to get EAs 00:07:31 Best EAs for beginners 00:07:49 Tips for new traders 00:08:27 What is MQL5? 00:08:55 What to check in MQL5 00:09:10 Are free EAs worth it? 00:09:50 EAs by asset type 00:10:17 EA ratings and reviews 00:10:51 Verified track records 00:11:11 EA selection checklist 00:11:27 Why track records matter 00:12:13 When there’s no track record 00:12:34 Too many track records?00:13:02 Money-back guarantees 00:13:12 Free EA trials 00:13:44 Choosing your EA type 00:13:50 Risks with Grid Martingale 00:14:06 Risk tolerance in trading 00:15:27 Demo trading basics 00:15:45 Ilan on demo vs live 00:17:05 Demo vs live accounts 00:17:29 What is Darwinex Zero?00:18:24 Darwinex allocations 00:19:38 Allocating $1K for EAs 00:20:17 Cheap EAs that work 00:21:00 Flexible EA licenses 00:22:23 How many EAs do you need?00:22:47 Trading with multiple EAs 00:23:45 EA diversification strategy 00:24:32 What happens after you choose an EA?00:25:39 Backtest customization 00:26:51 EAs for small accounts 00:27:21 Minimum capital needed 00:28:50 Avoiding fake promises 00:30:11 Realistic profit targets 00:30:51 Don’t trust huge-profit EAs.00:32:04 Core trading rule 00:33:13 Ilan’s 7-step list 00:34:01 Track record manipulation 00:34:44 Outro 🚀 Join our VIP Club and become a part of a professional trading community: https://eatradingacademy.com/vip/☑️ Enroll in our FREE 21-Day Algo Trading Program, and learn to trade with robots: https://eatradingacademy.com/algo-program/✅ All our funded accounts' results are here: https://eatradingacademy.com/funded-accounts/✅ All of our live accounts' performance can be seen here: https://eatradingacademy.com/live-trading/⚠️Do your due diligence about which EA or strategy you will use for trading.❤️ Let’s connect on social:Our Forum: https://eatradingacademy.com/s/TWBKSFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/eaforexacademy/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petko.alexandrov/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@petko_alexandrovLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/33249615/Twitter: https://twitter.com/EAForexAcademy/✔️ Thanks for watching our podcast titled "How We Select Trading Robots." 🔔 Turn on notifications to never miss a new upload!⚠️ DISCLAIMER: Some links included in the description might be affiliate links, so I might receive a tiny commission if you use my links. But there is no additional cost for you! Thanks for supporting my work. Your support allows me to keep recording the videos weekly.Materials and opinions provided here are intended solely for informational purposes for prospective clients and does not constitute investment advice made by the presenter and/or the Company. CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to risk losing your money.For questions write to: support@eatradingacademy.comFor sponsorships: partners@eatradingacademy.com

⭐️ Get your Darwinex Zero Account at the lowest price of just €38 sign-up fee, with an additional 20% discount when you use the Coupon Code PETKO: https://eatradingacademy.com/s/tDIgRIn this episode, Petko sits down with Javier Colón, the CTO of Darwinex and the person responsible for the allocations. They discuss which type of strategies work and what the beginner traders should look for. Javier shares transparently what percentage of the traders achieve the permanent allocation in 1 year. It’s a straight-talking, honest chat about what type of strategies receive allocation and what the Darwinex Zero engine is looking for. If you’re serious about receiving allocation from Darwinex Zero, this one’s worth a listen.Chapters:00:00:00 Intro00:01:06 Guest introduction 00:01:25 What strategy works best for Darwinex? 00:02:30 What type of strategies should one start with?00:03:07 Тrend following Strategies or Not?00:03:29 Max positive vs. negative excursion 00:04:26 Best Risk Reward Ratio for Darwinex Zero00:05:18 Are Grid systems suitable for Darwinex Zero?00:06:57 Which are the recommended assets? 00:07:44 What is the drawdown threshold before restarting an account? 00:08:07 Trading strategy improvement 00:11:04 What are the chances (in percentage) of people reaching the allocation? 00:12:02 What is the chance of reaching permanent allocation for one year from now? 00:12:58 What is the most common permanent allocation plan people purchase? 00:16:51 Profit split with Darwinex Zero00:18:24 Fast questions with one-word answers 🚀 Join our VIP Club and talk to fellow algo traders: https://eatradingacademy.com/vip/☑️ Enroll in our FREE 21-Day Algo Trading Program to get Free robots: https://eatradingacademy.com/algo-program/✅ All our funded accounts' results are here: https://eatradingacademy.com/funded-accounts/✅ All of our live accounts' performance can be seen here: https://eatradingacademy.com/live-trading/⚠️Do your due diligence about which EA or strategy you will use for trading.❤️ Let’s connect on social:Our Forum: https://eatradingacademy.com/s/TWBKSFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/eaforexacademy/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petko.alexandrov/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@petko_alexandrovLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/33249615/Twitter: https://twitter.com/EAForexAcademy/✔️ Thanks for watching our podcast titled Trading on Darwinex Zero Isn’t Hard. It’s Misunderstood.🔔 Turn on notifications to never miss a new upload!⚠️ DISCLAIMER: Some links included in the description might be affiliate links, so I might receive a tiny commission if you use my links. But there is no additional cost for you! Thanks for supporting my work. Your support allows me to keep recording the videos weekly.Materials and opinions provided here are intended solely for informational purposes for prospective clients and does not constitute investment advice made by the presenter and/or the Company. CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to risk losing your money.For questions write to: support@eatradingacademy.comFor sponsorships: partners@eatradingacademy.com

An eye-opening look at offshore registrations, fake execution, and how some brokers quietly profit off your trades.☑️ For Instant Funding, check out iFunds: https://link.eatradingacademy.com/hhkrKDiscount and Bonus Codes:PETKO5 to get 5% off all accounts.PETKO-INTERN (10% discount on the Intern Account ($2,500))PETKO1000 (An additional $1000 in funded capital on your Expert Account ($50,000))In this episode, we go behind the scenes of the forex brokerage world with guest Mark Henry, a trader with firsthand experience working at brokerages in Dubai. He reveals shocking truths about how some brokers operate—like B-booking clients, manipulating trades, or paying out of their own pockets when traders win. You’ll learn the difference between offshore and regulated brokers, how much it really costs to get licensed, and why some brokers can offer tight spreads while others can’t. We also unpack risk management from both the trader’s and broker’s perspectives, including leverage, margin, and why some brokers mysteriously “play” with your trades. Whether you're new to trading or think you know the game, this episode will open your eyes to what's happening behind the charts.Chapters:00:00 - Intro 00:00:56 - Why Forex brokers are flocking to Dubai 00:02:09 - Working for a Forex broker in Dubai 00:03:36 - What Mark actually does 00:05:15 - How beginners should choose a broker 00:06:32 - Verifying broker regulation properly 00:08:07 - Offshore regulation risks 00:09:24 - Cost of proper broker licenses 00:10:35 - What happens if a Forex broker shuts down? 00:11:27 - Segregated accounts & regulator oversight 00:13:25 - Trading conditions matter too 00:14:16 - What costs do brokers and clients pay? 00:15:21 - ECN, STP, and how they charge 00:16:05 - A-book vs. B-book brokers explained 00:17:15 - Why B-book brokers profit from your losses 00:18:07 - Market makers and client manipulation 00:19:54 - Can slippage be controlled? 00:20:17 - Broker Spy Mode 00:21:25 - Hybrid brokers: A-book/B-book mix 00:22:48 - Risk management inside brokers 00:24:08 - Should traders care about risk management too? 00:25:08 - Do brokers use automatic systems? 00:25:32 - Does Mark personally trade? 00:26:48 - Alternatives to traditional brokers 00:27:16 - iFunds as a trading solution 00:28:02 - Concerns about iFunds: spreads, regulation, withdrawals 00:29:08 - Is the funded model better than real accounts? 00:29:40 - Understanding leverage and margin 00:33:22 - How swap works in forex 00:36:01 - Best account types for beginners 00:36:27 - STP and regulated accounts 00:37:09 - When is iFunds appropriate? 00:37:56 - Grid-Martingale EAs and iFunds risks 00:38:12 - Summary and final advice 00:39:17 - Trading ≠ investing: Diversify and manage risk 00:40:25 - How much capital should you risk? 00:41:25 - Final thoughts 00:43:14 - Outro 🚀 Visit your brand-new, ground-breaking algo trading platform: https://algotradingspace.com/✅ Our live Accounts' performance here: https://algotradingspace.com/trading-stats/live✅ Our funded trading account performances are shared in real-time here: https://algotradingspace.com/trading-stats/funded❤️ Meet Petko, Sam, Marin, Ilan and the rest of the team in the forum.https://platform.algotradingspace.com/forum/⚠️Do your own due diligence about which EA or strategy you will use for trading.❤️ Let’s connect on social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eaforexacademy/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petko.alexandrov/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@petko_alexandrovLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/33249615/Twitter: https://twitter.com/EAForexAcademy/✔️ Thanks for watching this podcast titled "What Forex Brokers Don't Want You to Know."🔔 Turn on notifications to never miss a new upload!⚠️ DISCLAIMER: Some links included in the description might be affiliate links, so I might receive a tiny commission if you use my links. But there is no additional cost for you! Thanks for supporting my work. Your support allows me to keep recording the videos weekly.Materials and opinions provided here are intended solely for informational purposes for prospective clients and does not constitute investment advice made by the presenter and/or the Company. CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to risk losing your money.For questions, write to support@algotradingspace.comFor sponsorships: partners@algotradingspace.com

☑️ For Instant Funding, check out iFunds: https://link.eatradingacademy.com/hhkrKDiscount and Bonus Codes: PETKO5 to get 5% off all accounts.PETKO-INTERN (10% discount on the Intern Account ($2,500))PETKO1000 (An additional $1000 in funded capital on your Expert Account ($50,000))In this special episode, Petko Aleksandrov answers dozens of community-submitted questions in a no-filter, ask-me-anything format—covering everything from risk management and portfolio building to which expert advisors work best for live accounts, prop firms, and funded programs. He talks honestly about drawdowns, blown accounts, the importance of regular withdrawals, and how to avoid the emotional traps that ruin good strategies. You’ll hear real numbers, real experiences, and hard-learned lessons about trading robots, backtesting, forward testing, and building long-term income from automation. Whether you're just starting out or already trading with EAs, this is a deep dive into the mindset, tactics, and tools of a full-time algo trader.Chapters:00:00:00 Intro 00:01:05 Beginning 00:02:06 Best robot for passive income 00:04:04 Best robot for funded accounts 00:04:41 Your best robot & settings? 00:05:29 More charity donation videos? 00:07:43 Can I succeed with 1:30 leverage? 00:08:28 Funded firms vs prop firms 00:09:42 Do you invest in BTC & S&P 500? 00:10:48 Any free EAs for subscribers? 00:11:20 How long in trading? 00:11:53 Managing grid martingale risk 00:13:22 More vlog-style videos? 00:13:37 Best low-cost gold EA? 00:14:49 Longest-running EA (no touch) 00:15:19 Backtesting vs forward testing 00:15:45 How long to test a new EA? 00:16:14 Adjust EA in drawdown? 00:17:10 Most important blown account 00:17:34 Best high return/risk strategy 00:19:14 What to trade with $100K? 00:19:51 Best stable pairs for trend EAs 00:20:52 Are martingale EAs viable long-term? 00:21:40 How your team finds good EAs 00:22:28 Where to start with algo trading 00:23:43 Best prop firms + Dark Gold 00:24:20 Pair correlation EA worth it? 00:25:03 Ensuring EA robustness 00:28:43 EAs that stay profitable 00:29:30 Best EAs for small funded accounts 00:31:46 Price manipulation from brokers? 00:32:43 Is iFunds reliable? 00:34:07 Time to build a good AI EA? 00:35:05 Taxes on withdrawals 00:37:10 Living off $100K EA account 00:38:24 Do you use copy traders? 00:40:34 Sharpshooter for 10K or 500 live? 00:42:34 Which robot to start with? 00:43:38 Best EA for indices? 00:45:21 Is Infinity Trader good for DX? 00:46:00 Can you live from EAs alone? 00:48:07 Avoid blowing up your account 00:48:14 EA to pass prop firm challenge 00:49:18 Managing 100+ MT platforms 00:51:02 Should I demo test EA Studio bots? 00:52:24 Be cautious with Crypto Investor.00:57:42 Best Exness account type? 00:58:49 Workflow tips for solo traders 01:00:58 Alt to Forex Gold on Xtrading 01:01:53 Why Vigorous EA failed at $1K 01:03:50 Your monthly profit? 01:06:30 Best EAs for $50K–$100K 01:07:19 Do you get better prop firm terms? 01:09:39 $5K to $3K/month in 3–4 years? 01:12:20 Other income sources?🚀 Join our VIP Club and become a part of a professional trading community: https://eatradingacademy.com/vip/☑️ Enroll in our FREE 21-Day Algo Trading Program, and learn to trade with robots: https://eatradingacademy.com/algo-program/✅ All our funded accounts' results are here: https://eatradingacademy.com/funded-accounts/✅ All of our live accounts' performance can be seen here: https://eatradingacademy.com/live-trading/⚠️Do your due diligence about which EA or strategy you will use for trading.❤️ Let’s connect on social:Our Forum: https://eatradingacademy.com/s/TWBKSFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/eaforexacademy/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petko.alexandrov/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@petko_alexandrovLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/33249615/Twitter: https://twitter.com/EAForexAcademy/✔️ Thanks for watching our podcast titled "76 Minutes of Pure Trading Wisdom with Petko Aleksandrov." 🔔 Turn on notifications to never miss a new upload!⚠️ DISCLAIMER: Some links included in the description might be affiliate links, so I might receive a tiny commission if you use my links. But there is no additional cost for you! Thanks for supporting my work. Your support allows me to keep recording the videos weekly.Materials and opinions provided here are intended solely for informational purposes for prospective clients and does not constitute investment advice made by the presenter and/or the Company. CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to risk losing your money.For questions write to: support@eatradingacademy.comFor sponsorships: partners@eatradingacademy.com

In this solo episode, Petko shares the full story behind his EA reviews and why the process is much more complex than it looks on YouTube. He explains how his team researches vendors, tests robots on demo, live, and funded accounts, and why some EAs still fail after being featured. Petko dives into the $100K Project, how he handles losses, and why transparency is so important in the algo trading space. He also talks openly about the criticism he receives, the income sources that fund the academy, and how he balances being a trader, educator, and now, unexpectedly, an influencer. It’s a candid look behind the scenes—full of lessons for anyone serious about building profitable algo strategies and trading them the smart way.Chapters:00:00:00 Intro 00:01:35 Why This Episode Is Different 00:01:56 The First Lie: Why EA Reviews Can Mislead 00:04:04 How We Actually Test and Review EAs 00:07:14 Inside the $100K Project 00:08:59 Why We Use Xrading.com for Funded Testing 00:09:57 Defining Long-Term EA Success 00:11:33 Clarifying the Purpose of the Reviews 00:12:52 The Second Lie: Timing Your Entry Matters 00:14:31 The Third Lie: Repeating Vendors Isn’t Promotion 00:15:46 What We Look for in a Reliable EA Vendor 00:18:20 How We Fund the Academy (Income Breakdown) 00:23:35 Meet the Team Behind the Scenes 00:24:07 The Final Lie: Becoming an Influencer 00:24:26 Watch Out for Scam Accounts00:26:24 A New Brand Is Coming 00:26:51 From Manual Trading to Building an EA Empire 00:28:57 Final Words: Family is Everything⭐️ Get your XRADING.COM account here: https://eatradingacademy.com/s/QYVtu🚀 Join our VIP Club now and become a part of a professional trading community: https://eatradingacademy.com/vip/☑️ Our funded trading account performances are shared in real-time here: https://eatradingacademy.com/funded-accounts/✅ All $1K accounts from the *$100K Project* can be monitored here: https://eatradingacademy.com/100k-project/✅ Our live Accounts' performance here: https://eatradingacademy.com/live-trading/✅ Our prop firm challenges: https://eatradingacademy.com/live-trading/⭐️ Subscribe to the new channel of ours: https://www.youtube.com/@UC90m0gG-THRyhqtDmsE2d-g ❤️ Meet Petko and the team in the Forum:https://eatradingacademy.com/forum/⚠️Do your due diligence about which EA or strategy you will use for trading.❤️ Let’s connect on social:Our Forum: https://eatradingacademy.com/s/TWBKSFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/eaforexacademy/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petko.alexandrov/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@petko_alexandrovLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/33249615/Twitter: https://twitter.com/EAForexAcademy/✔️ Thanks for watching this podcast titled "I Am Lying To You About My Algo Trading Results."🔔 Turn on notifications to never miss a new upload!⚠️ DISCLAIMER: Some links included in the description might be affiliate links, so I might receive a tiny commission if you use my links. But there is no additional cost for you! Thanks for supporting my work. Your support allows me to keep recording the videos weekly.Materials and opinions provided here are intended solely for informational purposes for prospective clients and does not constitute investment advice made by the presenter and/or the Company. CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to risk losing your money.For questions write to: support@eatradingacademy.comFor sponsorships: partners@eatradingacademy.com

⭐️ Get your Darwinex Zero Account at the lowest price of just €38 sign-up fee, with an additional 20% discount when you use the Coupon Code PETKO: https://eatradingacademy.com/s/tDIgR👉 Sharpshooter from the Powerhouse EA: https://link.eatradingacademy.com/uHvwUIn this episode, Petko sits down with Ryan Brown—professional trader, algorithmic strategy developer, and the creator of some of the most consistent Expert Advisors on the market. They explore Ryan’s journey from classical musician to full-time algo trader, uncovering how discipline, patience, and technical innovation shaped his approach to building EAs like the Sharpshooter, Vigorous, and Powerhouse. The conversation dives deep into topics such as adaptive stop-loss logic, diversification strategies across multiple accounts, realistic risk expectations, and the myths surrounding grid and martingale systems. Ryan shares transparent performance insights, including how his EAs handle prop firms, live accounts, and long-term compounding with low-risk setups. The episode also covers community trust, the danger of hype in algo trading, and how scammers target creators. If you're serious about sustainable trading with automation, this candid and value-packed discussion is not to be missed.What did we cover in this podcast?00:00:00 Intro 00:00:56 Ryan’s Background 00:01:31 How Ryan Got Into Trading 00:03:27 Consistency in Algo Trading 00:05:00 What Ryan’s Parents Thought 00:05:43 Does Ryan’s Family Use His EAs? 00:07:19 Petko’s Experience Sharing EAs with Family and Friends 00:08:59 Why Subscribers Matter to Petko 00:10:47 Petko and Ryan’s First Meeting 00:11:48 Is Sharpshooter the Best Strategy in the Powerhouse EA? 00:14:52 How the Adaptive Stop-Loss Works 00:20:44 Backtesting and Historical Data 00:21:32 Which Data Source to Use for Backtesting? 00:22:12 Types of Trading Strategies 00:23:54 Powerhouse EA Strategy Overview 00:25:57 Does History Repeat Itself in Trading? 00:27:17 Forex Strategy Design Talk 00:28:21 Grid and Martingale EAs 00:29:34 What Petko Likes About Powerhouse EA 00:30:26 False Hope and Overpromising in Forex 00:33:49 Sharpshooter Results on Darwinex Zero 00:35:04 Recommended Account Types 00:36:29 Compounding in Algo Trading 00:37:52 Should You Intervene or Let EAs Run? 00:39:50 Strategy Diversification in Forex 00:43:20 Risk Management per Trading Account 00:46:59 Forex Gold Investor Performance 00:47:34 Why Diversify and Withdraw Profits 00:51:58 Managing EAs and Business Operations 00:53:50 Ryan’s Mission and Long-Term Vision 00:56:33 Scam Profiles and Fake Accounts 00:58:52 Which EA Would Ryan Choose If Starting Again? 01:00:02 Quickfire Questions 01:01:15 Final Thoughts from Petko and Ryan 🚀 Join our VIP Club and become a part of a professional trading community: https://eatradingacademy.com/vip/✅ All our funded accounts' results are here: https://eatradingacademy.com/funded-accounts/✅ All of our live accounts' performance can be seen here: https://eatradingacademy.com/live-trading/⚠️Do your due diligence about which EA or strategy you will use for trading.❤️ Let’s connect on social:Our Forum: https://eatradingacademy.com/s/TWBKSFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/eaforexacademy/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petko.alexandrov/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@petko_alexandrovLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/33249615/Twitter: https://twitter.com/EAForexAcademy/✔️ Thanks for watching our podcast titled "This Secret Behind Powerhouse EA and Sharpshooter EA is what makes them Profitable Expert Advisors." 🔔 Turn on notifications to never miss a new upload!⚠️ DISCLAIMER: Some links included in the description might be affiliate links, so I might receive a tiny commission if you use my links. But there is no additional cost for you! Thanks for supporting my work. Your support allows me to keep recording the videos weekly.FTC DISCLAIMER: This video is sponsored by Darwinex.Materials and opinions provided here are intended solely for informational purposes for prospective clients and does not constitute investment advice made by the presenter and/or the Company. CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to risk losing your money.For questions, write to: support@eatradingacademy.comFor sponsorships: partners@eatradingacademy.com

⭐️ Check out BlackBull on a Demo or Live account: https://link.eatradingacademy.com/IyEAfRemember: If you open a live account larger than $2000, you can request an institutional account and enjoy favorable trading conditions. In this episode, Ilan chats with full-time algo trader Samuel Jackson about his journey from losing money in crypto to building profitable trading strategies with EA Studio and FSB Pro. Sam shares how he moved away from prop firms to focus on live accounts, what tools and risk rules he uses, and how he manages 10+ trading accounts with minimal stress. They talk about the ups and downs of trading, what makes a good robot, and why patience and real testing matter more than chasing quick wins. If you're into algo trading or want to learn how to build and run bots the smart way, you’ll get a ton of value from this one.Chapters:00:00 Intro 00:01:34 Welcome Part 00:01:43 Sam tells about his background 00:01:51 Sam's beginning of trading 00:01:58 Sam and Cryptocurrencies 00:02:25 Sam's first steps on algo trading 00:02:48 Sam and manual trading 00:02:55 Sam's found Petko's courses 00:03:02 Sam and Algo Trading before EA Studio 00:03:06 Sam and Algo Trading in the beginning 00:03:14 Sam and Coding 00:03:35 EA Studio - the Game Changer 00:03:48 Sam did that as a full-time job 00:04:07 Sam took the big risk and quit his regular job 00:04:38 Using the software before finding the right EA 00:04:46 Fine-tuning the robot 00:05:07 Trading robots 00:05:27 Losing periods of robots 00:05:45 Importance of risk management 00:06:16 Using EA Studio and FSB strategy builders00:06:24 About EA Studio 00:07:03 About FSB Pro 00:08:24 Generating trading strategies 00:08:39 Testing the generated strategies 00:10:56 What Sam looks for when creating strategies 00:12:21 About consistency 00:12:25 Stagnation periods 00:12:50 Most important parameter 00:13:14 Trading philosophy 00:13:45 EA philosophy 00:13:57 Drawdown limit 00:15:39 Limits of returns and losses 00:15:48 Managing accounts as a full-time trader 00:17:53 Account management 00:17:59 Thoughts on prop firms 00:19:17 Favourite program 00:19:24 Comparing iFunds vs real account 00:20:31 Bigger profits with iFunds vs real account 00:22:15 Comparing iFunds in detail 00:22:57 Preferred broker 00:24:12 Favourite broker 00:24:18 BlackBull Institutional account 00:24:46 Advantage of EA Studio 00:25:30 EA Studio and real spread historical data 00:26:02 BlackBull institutional promotion 00:26:17 Advice for beginners 00:26:55 Recommendations for beginners 00:27:16 Thoughts on third-party EAs 00:28:15 Learning resources 00:29:34 Profits and emotions 00:31:30 Experience and practice 00:32:14 Final part Create and test your own EAs with the industry-leading Forex Strategy Generators:👉 EA Studio: https://eatradingacademy.com/software/expert-advisor-studio/👉 FSB Pro: https://eatradingacademy.com/software/forex-strategy-builder-professional/👉 Express Generator: https://eatradingacademy.com/software/express-generator/👉 Massively discounted packages are available here: https://eatradingacademy.com/packages/trading-software/🚀 Join our VIP Club and become a part of a professional trading community: https://eatradingacademy.com/vip/☑️ Enroll in our FREE 21-Day Algo Trading Program, and learn to trade with robots: https://eatradingacademy.com/algo-program/✅ All of our live accounts' performance can be seen here: https://eatradingacademy.com/live-trading/⚠️Do your due diligence about which EA or strategy you will use for trading.❤️ Let’s connect on social:Our Forum: https://eatradingacademy.com/s/TWBKSFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/eaforexacademy/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petko.alexandrov/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@petko_alexandrovLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/33249615/Twitter: https://twitter.com/EAForexAcademy/✔️ Thanks for watching our podcast titled Forex Strategy Builders: EA Studio or FSB Pro" 🔔 Turn on notifications to never miss a new upload!⚠️ DISCLAIMER: Some links included in the description might be affiliate links, so I might receive a tiny commission if you use my links. But there is no additional cost for you! Thanks for supporting my work. Your support allows me to keep recording the videos weekly.FTC DISCLAIMER: This podcast is sponsored by BlackBull MarketsMaterials and opinions provided here are intended solely for informational purposes for prospective clients and does not constitute investment advice made by the presenter and/or the Company. CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to risk losing your money.For questions write to: support@eatradingacademy.comFor sponsorships: partners@eatradingacademy.com