Accelerator Program Live AMA Special: Your Trading PathwayThis special edition of Convergent’s Live AMA Series is all about the Accelerator Program, our most structured and comprehensive program. Hosted by FuturesTrader71, we’ll dive into what makes this five-week experience different: a powerful blend of guided self-study, live coaching, execution labs, and actionable feedback designed to help traders develop a complete, process-oriented approach.Whether you’re battling hesitation, chasing setups with no structure, or simply unsure how to evolve as a trader, this session will help clarify what it means to trade like a professional and grow inside a focused community.
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Funded vs. Self-Funded Trader AMA - Fast Track or False Start?
Are you pursuing a funded account—or building your own capital? In this live AMA, FT71 breaks down the reality of both paths and answers real trader questions! Whether you're new to trading or stuck chasing consistency, this recording delivers practical insights to help you take ownership of your trading journey.What you’ll learn:
- What most traders misunderstand about funded programs
- Key differences between funded and self-funded paths
- How to build structure and consistencyBe sure to join the next live AMA event and submit your questions for review! Check our blog for the latest event updates.
Check out From FOMO to Flow: Mental Edge in Trading AMA on YouTube. Don’t miss this fully loaded session, where FuturesTrader71 breaks down the psychological aspects of trading, emphasizing the need to move from fear-based (FOMO) reactions to a state of calm, disciplined flow.
What will you find in this AMA?
Psychological Discipline and FOMO
Trading Tools and Structure
Navigating AI in Trading
Detaching Self-Worth from Trading Results
Knowing When It’s Time to Take a Break - and How to Step Away!
Be sure to join the next live AMA event and submit your questions for review! Check our blog for the latest event updates.
📈 Making the Turn, Episode 4: Managing Consistency and Growth as a Senior Trader
Join FuturesTrader71 and CT Head Trader, John471, in this deep dive into what it really takes to “make the turn” from a new prop trading hire to a consistent, senior-level professional trader. In Episode 4 of the Making the Turn AMA series, we follow the fictional trader Earl E. Bird as he faces the challenges of growing his size, mentoring others, and managing multiple markets—while staying grounded in a solid trading process.
🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- The true path from SIM to live trading success
- How to build and internalize a robust trading process
- Managing risk and scaling up intelligently
- The importance of A+ setups and avoiding FOMO
- Trading psychology: staying centered and emotionally neutral
- The truth about intuition, delta, and market profile analysis
- Live AMA: Questions from real traders on execution, mindset & more
Be sure to join the next live AMA event and submit your questions for review! Check our blog for the latest event updates.
🚀 Thinking of Going Pro?
Learn how Convergent’s Accelerator Program helps retail and prop traders build the structure, discipline, and skills needed to succeed in today’s markets. Details: https://go2ct.pro/accelerator2025
Convergent’s all-new ‘Making the Turn’ Live AMA Series is hosted by FuturesTrader71 and CT Head Trader John471, who share personal trading experiences and reveal the critical insights and strategies that have helped traders “make the turn” from struggling, to consistently profitable.
During each event we’ll focus on answering questions from real-traders, like you! This means every Live AMA will be different, with the potential to dive into a number of hot trading topics and scenarios.
Be sure to join the next live AMA event and submit your questions for review! Check our blog for the latest event updates.
Convergent’s all-new ‘Making the Turn’ Live AMA Series is hosted by FuturesTrader71 and CT Head Trader John471, who share personal trading experiences and reveal the critical insights and strategies that have helped traders “make the turn” from struggling, to consistently profitable.
During each event we’ll focus on answering questions from real-traders, like you! This means every Live AMA will be different, with the potential to dive into a number of hot trading topics and scenarios.
Be sure to join the next live AMA event and submit your questions for review! Check our blog for the latest event updates.
Convergent’s all-new ‘Making the Turn’ Live AMA Series is hosted by FuturesTrader71 and CT Head Trader John471, who share personal trading experiences and reveal the critical insights and strategies that have helped traders “make the turn” from struggling, to consistently profitable.During each event we’ll focus on answering questions from real-traders, like you! This means every Live AMA will be different, with the potential to dive into a number of hot trading topics and scenarios.
Be sure to join the next live AMA event and submit your questions for review! Check our blog for the latest event updates.
Are you ready to take your trading career to the next level in 2025?
Listen our first public webinar of 2025 and delve into what it takes to set yourself up like a professional trader, and “do the work” to achieve and sustain long-term trading success.
Hosted by @FuturesTrader71 and CT Head Trader @John471, we go over the steps that traders must take to #TradeRight. The discussion covers the soup-to-nuts program for formulating a sustainable plan of growth as a trader.
Listen to the recording of Convergent Trading's Annual Fireside Chat, and help us wrap up 2024 before switching gears to get ready for a new trading year! This year, FuturesTrader71 is joined by trading mindset master, Jared Tendler; CT Head Trader, John471; and CT Contributor, LordSeanConnery. Together, they discussed: • 2024’s trading experiences • The importance of mastering your trading mindset • What else they will be focusing on in 2025 • Strategies for Day Trading in Trump’s 2nd Term ⚡ PLUS: We share details about our upcoming Accelerator Program, and how to save THOUSANDS with our Early Bird Package, which is available until January 1st, 2025. 🐤 Learn more and sign up at: https://go2ct.pro/accelerator2025 Get to know our guests and host better: 🔥 Jared Tendler: A world-renowned mental game coach with experience working with professional traders, poker players, athletes, and gamers. His book, The Mental Game of Trading is a must-own for any trader who is serious about improving their mental game. Jared’s diverse spectrum of clients helps him to really break down the drivers of elite performance at any competitive game. 🔥 @John471 is a Head Trader at Convergent – John delivers daily commentary on the ES in our live trading Discord chatroom, leads some of the live member-events and sessions in our Accelerator Program. He comes from a background in Prop Trading and has over a decade of experience in the markets. 🔥 @LordSeanConnery is a Convergent Contributor, and long-standing member of the community. As a full-time trader, focused on CL, LSC has over 10 years trading experience, is extremely knowledgeable, and is well versed in the nature of the markets and the work needed to stay on track. 🔥 Morad Askar: Also known as FuturesTrader71, has been trading since 2000. He started professionally as a high-volume equities trader before transferring to futures in 2002 at the Chicago Board of Trade. Morad is a recognized pioneer in successful trader development and the use of Volume Profile.
Are you ready to unlock your trading edge in 2025?
Listen to the recording of this live exclusive with FuturesTrader71, CT Head Trader, John471, and alumni from the last cohort, to learn about our Accelerator Program and how it can help you refine your approach, unlock your edge and take control of your trading career.
Plus, we share how you can secure your spot for less, with our special Early Bird package!
In this session, FuturesTrader71 dives deep into a common problem that many traders face in their trading journey. Traders fail to gain consistent profitability and often get stuck in the “merry-go-round” of success and failure. FT71 illustrates how Convergent’s Accelerator Program can help traders overcome this cycle.
For more information, visit https://go2ct.pro/accelerator-fall2024
To sign up to the Accelerator Program, visit https://go2ct.pro/accelerator-program
Join us for an Ask Me Anything (AMA) session with FuturesTrader71, brought to you by Convergent Trading. An exceptional opportunity to delve into the mind of a professional futures trader, this interactive webinar will cover a wide range of topics from market trends, risk management, technical analysis, to the psychology of trading. FuturesTrader71, or Morad Askar, is widely respected in the trading community for his ability to break down complex concepts into easily digestible insights. His expertise in futures trading, combined with his focus on the crucial elements of risk management and trader psychology, makes this a can't-miss event for traders at all levels. Whether you're a seasoned trader or just starting out, don't miss this chance to gain knowledge from one of the best in the industry.
In this session, we will discuss the charts and tools we use to assess the market narrative and finding likely plays for the day. We will also cover how we determine our bias, stalk a trade, and decide when to hold to target or exit a trade. If you're interested in learning more about the tools we use for our homework and how they help us trade effectively, then this webinar is for you. During the webinar you will learn about: • The tools we use to complete our daily homework • How we assess the market narrative to find the likely plays for the day • Understand which charts help us determine our bias once the market is open • Which charts do we use to stalk a trade • What tools help us determine when we hold to target or exit a trade • See real-world examples of how our tools have helped us identify market opportunities This webinar will help you gain valuable insights into how we approach trading using the CT approach's tools. You'll also have the opportunity to get your trading questions answered during a live Q&A session. You don't want to miss this one!
In this webinar, Convergent Trading will host Jared Tendler - a world-renowned mental game coach - to discuss practical strategies to maintain confidence during adversity and stay grounded during periods of success. Emotional capital is just as crucial as financial capital to consistent execution and success in trading. Jared will share insights on recognizing and overcoming self-doubt, improving decision-making under pressure, and developing a mindset for long-term success. Don't miss this opportunity to improve your trading performance with one of the world's leading experts on the mental game of trading.
Join us for our annual Holiday Fireside Chat! This year we’ve brought together an all-star line up to discuss everything from the Mental Game, Macro Picture, Futures Strategies w/ Chart Examples, Expectations for 2023, and the Trading Journey.
Joining us for the chat:
In this webinar, FuturesTrader71 will interview Convergent Team Member CT-Jaguar to discuss his experiences and advice for traders participating in Funded Trader Programs.
Through the end of November 2022, we're offering $50 off on new quarterly memberships, use code "FUNDED" at checkout! - https://community.convergenttrading.com/store/
In this webinar, FuturesTrader71 will address the differences between analyzing setups historically, and executing them on the hard right edge. A good trade is easy to spot retrospectively, however, traders often dull their own edge due to poor execution in real time. Traders may be able to identify high-quality opportunities, however are unprepared for the entry, execution, and management of that trade. During the discussion we will cover:
In this session, FuturesTrader71 will discuss scalp trading and the key elements that you must account for to be a scalper. FuturesTrader71 started his career as a high volume NASDAQ equities scalper and moved to scalping futures markets at his prop shop. We will answer questions such as how traders blow up their account scalping, how scalp trading puts us in a fight with algos and how beginning scalpers can improve the odds in their favor with the right tools and setup. You don't want to miss this one!
R-Factor is one of the most valuable tools in a professional day-trader's kit and a key component in consistent profitability. Many traders obsess over the win-rate of setups and completely overlook the importance of R-Factor. In this webinar FuturesTrader71 will break down:
During the presentation, we will also be taking questions from the audience related to the topic. If you're looking to quickly improve your trading performance, you'll want to join us for this webinar!
In this webinar @FuturesTrader71 discusses the common trading failures we have seen over the years and the process for correcting them.
During the webinar we cover: