In this episode of The Day Trading Show, Austin sits down with futures trader and educator Chris Drysdale to unpack his journey from penny stock halts to precision futures scalping using VWAP, auction market theory, and volume profile. He just recently published his new book, The VWAP Wave System!
Sponsor: Top One Futures
Link: https://www.asfx.biz/tof
Code: ASFX
Sponsor: Tradezella
Link: https://tradezella.com?fpr=asfx
Code ASFX for 20% off
Connect with Chris - https://traderdrysdale.com/
Check out his new book - https://www.amazon.com/VWAP-Wave-System-Structure-Discretionary/dp/B0FDL5CHK9
Chris shares the real story behind his $250K win in small caps, how a brutal $25K loss forced him to rethink risk, and why prop firms like Top One Futures became the path to long-term consistency.
We go deep on:
Building his VWAP Wave System and how it simplifies trade selection
Why most traders stay stuck in the “almost phase” and how to get through it
His favorite risk tactic: build a cushion, then size up
How streaming his trades daily made him more accountable — and more profitable
The underrated role of fitness, family, and self-discipline in trading success
Whether you're trading one account or managing multiple funded accounts, Chris’s story will remind you what it really takes to survive this game: discipline, patience, and a system you trust.
🚀 Level Up Your Trading with ASFX
—
🎓 Free Futures Course
🔥 Start learning the basics with Futures 101
🔗 https://asfxtv.uscreen.io/categories/Futures101
—
📊 Custom VWAP Indicator
⚡️Get the exact tool I use to find high-probability setups!
🔗 https://www.luxalgo.com/asfx
—
🎥 Join My Live Trading Streams
💬 Watch me trade LIVE every morning – breakdowns, setups, and strategy!
💥 Use code ASFX for 50% OFF your first month
🔗 https://asfxtv.uscreen.io/catalog
—
🏆 Prop Firm Discounts – Save Up to 50% with code ASFX
🔗 Top One Futures → https://www.asfx.biz/tof
🔗 Take Profit Trader → https://www.asfx.biz/tpt
—
🧠 Master Your Stats with TradeZella
💰 Use code ASFX for 20% off
🔗 https://tradezella.com?fpr=asfx
—
🧱 Save on Bookmap
🔍 See the order flow like never before