The Institute Trader Blog

A retail trader's perspective on trading US markets from Melbourne, the timezone reality nobody talks about, and the mindset that separates the people who last from the people who quit.

How I actually use ChatGPT, Perplexity and Claude inside a structured ITPM trading workflow. AI as a workflow layer, not a strategy.

In volatile, risk-off markets, trading becomes less about action and more about awareness. This article breaks down how situational awareness in trading helps you stay disciplined, manage risk, and avoid forcing trades when market conditions don’t support your edge.

Geopolitical tensions involving Iran have introduced significant volatility across financial markets, creating rapid swings and uncertainty for traders. Despite sharp drops, the NASDAQ has shown resilience, highlighting the importance of probability-based thinking and disciplined risk management. In uncertain environments like these, traders must remain nimble, reactive to new information, and focused on managing risk rather than predicting outcomes.

Lessons from running a structured options trade during the 2023 regional banking move. Process, position sizing, and why discipline matters more than the outcome.

A sharp year-end review of 2025 trading. Lessons learned, themes like AI and the K-shaped economy, and how I am setting up for 2026 with clarity, structure and discipline.

With all the noise around AI bubbles and market crashes, it’s easy to get caught in the hype. But ITPM takes a different view—one rooted in data, not drama. From rising small caps to cautious cash levels, this article breaks down why the market may still have legs... and why flexibility, not fear, should guide your next move.

My 2025 ITPM trading results. 122 trades, 40 percent win rate, 3.41 R, 271,878 AUD net P&L. How the long-short options process performed for me.

ITPM, led by Anton Kreil, teaches that elite trading performance starts with a structured strategy — not mindset. This post breaks down why psychology only matters after your system is dialed in, and how the ITPM approach builds long-term, professional traders.

Discover the biggest obstacles to trading for beginners and how to overcome them. Learn how ITPM and Anton Kreil teach structured portfolio management, risk control, and long/short strategies to achieve consistent, risk-adjusted returns.

Five honest lessons from a multi year retail trading journey from approximately 25,000 AUD to approximately 400,000 AUD. Process over prediction.

In Episode 79 of ITPM Flash, senior trading mentor Ben Berggreen shares general insights into recent market trends, corporate earnings, and Unity Software’s positioning within the tech sector. With innovation in AI and a growing footprint in real-time 3D tech, Unity is one company gaining attention in today's dynamic market