Why I Changed My Forex Trading Style to Smart Money/ICT

[@TheMackGray_]

Also bambs thanks for sharing about your ftmo slip up at the end. I got spanked by a random russia news spike when it first was happening and instead of 0.5% it took me out for around 3% maybe more. spooked me heavy and sat out for a few weeks. Felt that one 😂 all good tho brother, it happens. Keep moving forward my man, lovely video

[@MichaelBamber]

Nice one Mack I appreciate the comment! It definitely does happen. Just gotta take it on the chin and move forward.

[@edus9539]

@@MichaelBamber Hi Michael, have you already achieved the FTMO's maximum allocation of 400k USD? When we reach that value we should use 0.25% risk per trade for greater protection, right?

[@MichaelBamber]

@@edus9539 I haven't yet mate. But it's entirely up to you, you can use whatever risk you like. But i would recommend starting with a low risk model such as 0.25/0.5%

[@tradenchill9123]

@@edus9539 I passed 400k 4 months ago and blew up the verified account. That was one of the worst days. Currently on a 50k challenge and learning a different approach with SMC/ICT.

[@InnerCircleTrader]

Enjoyed watching.

[@MichaelBamber]

Thank you Michael i appreciate it 🙏

[@slimdon890]

How I can I get into smart money ICT please direct me on what to do, I’m a new bee into trading

[@FranCrescendo]

Thats interesting ... Honestly You are the Boss

[@maxtradesofficial]

Great video mate. Big point is that one on how SMC is not for everyone and we, as a community of traders, shouldn't disregard other trading approaches just because it isn't SMC... Whatever you want to trade, there is no right or wrong. It is an individual journey. If you are into trading patterns, then trade patterns. If SMC makes sense for you and interests you, trade SMC - someone who makes 3% per month consistently, in a controlled manner, is a better trader than the one who has a big win after a load of losses trying to squeeze a small stop loss just to post on the IG haha

[@MichaelBamber]

Facts mate could not have said that any better! Well said

[@jremy8361]

True,Michael Bamber is very professional ,with smart money I wonder what He'd become lol ,excellently professional ,am going there too to the glory of God .

[@fxdavidg]

ICT is always the way to go man. Good to see it. Keep up the work 🙏🏽 Love the content and professionalism bro.

[@y0u5uf]

The first video of yours I've watched, came over from Hannah's channel. Starting out my journey literally now. Not even on Demo yet. Liked the energy and honesty..

[@chuksibeke4769]

Thanks Michael bamber for your honesty, you didn't condemn the strategy you gave your honest outlook... So newbies won't start thinking that the strategy doesn't work

[@MichaelBamber]

Exactly, just my perspective now looking back on things. Grateful for everything i learned

[@malekhenf7617]

post more u are a comfort to me and i find more inspo by just chilling here

[@MichaelBamber]

Thank you i will!

[@khaleefha_forex]

Real talk at the end 💯 👊 SMC isn't for everyone 💯

[@MichaelBamber]

It's not for everyone mate in my opinion

[@andytube1112]

Love watching your growth mate

[@naxariisislamicmedia9278]

the consistancy your seeking is not in the markets it's in your mind. always be aware of learning more in the markets cause longterm won;t serve you. bdw thanks for being transparent!

[@MichaelBamber]

Couldn't agree more mate, i'm also consistently working on my mind too. I just know the technical aspect can always be improved 🙏 But i appreciate you checking in and the accountability

[@njatchucks]

So many more experiences to go through in this career. We embrace the title "trader" its our job to learn from data from both the charts and our minds. Great to see the overall progression. Less Talk more action! Another 5 year LFG.

[@MichaelBamber]

I agree, the progression is both learning from our minds and the markets. Cheers mate! 5 years in, keen for the next 5!

[@Scouseantics]

Yeah smart money took all of our trading to the next level! Been in 4 of the most popular SMC communities learnt little bits from each to refine my edge, learnt different little gems from all of them

[@Domesticgas]

Which ones are those?

[@Scouseantics]

@@Domesticgas i recommend joining and sticking to one until confident with it tbh but when i first started sm these communities were all pretty new! Phantom, vertex, hustle and photon bro

[@MichaelBamber]

100% mate nicely done for taking away the things that suit you the most! That’s what I’ve done just learnt from different sources I.e Zero to Empire etc

[@gdavid8221]

Liked your honesty Michael! Keep up the hard work & keep learning & being the student 🙏🏼

[@MichaelBamber]

Thanks mate! Always gotta remain in student mode and learn

[@opwellforex]

I find Steve Mauro's BTMM Strategy easier to understand for beginners compared to smart money. Your newest subscriber here from Kenya.

[@MichaelBamber]

Welcome mate! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@HaroonKhan-lu4xu]

The markets evolve u must have that flexible attitude and adjust accordingly. It takes time to learn all these nuances

[@EzioTrader]

I have also changed my style in January 2022 to SMC and also making a video about my experience coming soon. I was a break and retest trader not profitable now I see the market a lot different ever since Ict style and Smc trading 👍🏼

[@MichaelBamber]

Nice nice good to hear! We all have to start somewhere and I think it’s helpful to have experience being the liquidity (trading wrong side of the market), before learning how to utilise it

[@misho6794]

@@MichaelBamber ,

[@EzioTrader]

@@MichaelBamber I use to trade like Nick Shawn and like you said patterns double tops it was not in my favour. Now I see the markets and charts a lot different from Bristol UK 🇬🇧 nice talking to you.

[@drsgme69]

Ict is a demo trader who keeps blowing accounts

[@j0gs796]

@@drsgme69 ..Even if what you say is true, his system works though.

[@justinholtgrave]

Once you fully understand an ICT model, you don't want to trade anything else cause you realize nothing is more accurate. His timing and accuracy is spot on.

[@drsgme69]

Bro he can't even trade profitable himself hahah

[@braedandyck1500]

I couldn't agree more with you! He is a beast.

[@rodc1407]

I’ve been watching the 2022 ITC mentorship. I’ve been loving the smc concepts although sometimes a bit confusing. I’d love to see what your approach to smc is!

[@skillsinsilence9698]

Welcome to the good side. Once you discover ICT you can never go back to retail garbage. I recommend going through his recent KZbin mentor ship

[@Mansa1]

ICT is also retail .

[@skillsinsilence9698]

@@Mansa1 retail concepts.

[@YusufEbr]

ICT is retail lol adding the terms institutional and ranting about it doesnt make it any different.

[@skillsinsilence9698]

Your missing the point 🤡🤡

[@thembangwenya7563]

Awesome video. Thank you for sharing. Wishing you excellence.

[@MichaelBamber]

Thanks Themba!

[@nashvillesfx5283]

Yo Michael i really like your content, one thing though do consider to upgrade your sound system brother....... Have a good one

[@MichaelBamber]

Mic still not great? I upgraded last month. Is it because of the Eco? As that might be my office

[@ForexWarriorsOfficial]

💯

[@waseemjussab7195]

Nice video mate! Keep pushing!

[@MichaelBamber]

Thank you mate!

[@BnbScottie]

It’s crazy to think I’ve been subbed to you since the beginning of your trading journey but I was unable to find anywhere to learn til I came across ICT last summer now I’m funded as well. You been so consistent throughout the years 💯

[@BnbScottie]

@Actor's Names since 2020!

[@MichaelBamber]

Thanks brother!

[@BnbScottie]

@Actor's Names only advice I can give you is be ALL IN & keep your journey as private as possible, because as you know the success rate in this industry is low so they will be people who’s opinion you actually care about talking down on what you’re pursuing within trading. The less people know, the less pressure you’ll feel to see results. All the best to you bro

[@abahoallan994]

You should definitely try out the 2022 ICT KZbin mentorship it just makes everything clear

[@MichaelBamber]

Yeah thats what i'm going through mate, will keep everyone updated

[@abahoallan994]

@@MichaelBamber you should give us more content on your learning process because it's not that easy

[@MichaelBamber]

@@abahoallan994 Okay mate you think I should document it?

[@abahoallan994]

@@MichaelBamber definitely 😌 Also do Abit about us who do this while in college

[@drsgme69]

Ict content is bad, he can't trad3

[@troytrey]

I’ll advise you this relate the pullback in regards to Higher Time frame structure

[@fxtradeking5323]

Most awaited video

[@MichaelBamber]

I actually think it is... had so many questions

[@TheMackGray_]

beauty video brother. Guy gets better looking each video too eh

[@MichaelBamber]

Hahaha thanks bro compliment from the man himself 🤣💪🏼

[@justbelieve6635]

Aswear you a Gee , you someone I would definitely learn from , your mindset is on a another level …. Who knows maybe one day

[@MichaelBamber]

Thanks mate! 🙏

[@marcefernandezr]

Thanks for sharing all that bro, identified with much of your process. Today in great peace and enjoying improving a little every day, it feels good to get to the point where you feel peace and understand that the journey to life that one wants to achieve with trading is the most beautiful of all this.

[@kofiadu7016]

Trading chart patterns is good but I realized that it doesn't let you the trader pay so much attention to details on the charts and becuase of that we end up taking trades at the wrong side of the market causing us to have bigger stop loss.

[@ForexWarriorsOfficial]

💯

[@roengracecalivoso6419]

💯

[@Mansa1]

Trading patterns alone yes , but trading structure , price action , value areas, along with patterns and how price develops certain patterns in value areas is very different and requires you do go into lots of detail actually which you can gain with experience is very very different. Just saying.

[@ishwiwb9565]

hey mate, how did you find going through ICT's concepts along side trading your regular SMC style? did you find value inside ICT's concept that you now implied to your plan? also did you watch the 2022 mentorship on youtube or find a community to gain the knowledge / watch the content?

[@yardie444]

Welcome to the cult brotha 🖖🏾 ICT 4ever!

[@davidebube2]

Bro I love your Jacket...

[@MichaelBamber]

Thanks my bro! It’s Zara I think

[@Magic-jk7hi]

Bro can you write downs some source of price action to look? Congrats!👌

[@tizulive9266]

hello, what platform do you use to take a trade on one account and that same order goes to your other accounts

[@MichaelBamber]

Trade copier called social trader tools

[@Arjun.Trades]

Do you use a free trade copier ?

[@jremy8361]

Michael Bamber ,I really respect you and I download almost all your videos to watch but on this you're on a very right path . Am learning from Michael too ,He's the mentor of many mentors, I like your style .if someone should want to learn about how a trader lives they should learn from you ,so you both are named Michael and it makes me happy lol. Love to you .

[@MichaelBamber]

I appreciate that 🙏🏼🤍

[@jremy8361]

@@MichaelBamber ❤

[@brinkmannfx]

What a journey brother, where has the time gone 👊🏻

[@MichaelBamber]

You know it brother! What a journey so far

[@muzzygully3144]

Have You heard of Phantom FX?

[@WHALESFX_]

What is your view about trading with my forex fund I noticed it no longer on your description

[@MichaelBamber]

Still good, removed it from the Description but never had any problems with it myself.

[@ntamasich]

Falcon now has AFT; the returns are insane... Come back brother

[@uigrace5266]

🤣

[@tomasiv9430]

what's AFT?

[@nilsherbreteau581]

Hi man! just to tell you i really like your honesty ! I've been following you over the 3 last years and it's always a pleasure to watch yours videos along my trading journey, keep going man, i once did some shit with my Social trader tools settings too btw😅 Sometimes it happens, move forward. Can you please share the podcast link you spoke about in your video! Thanks Hello from France🙏🏻😁👋🏻

[@MichaelBamber]

Hey mate thanks for the comment, wanna go to France myself in the next 12 months! Appreciate the friendly comment!! Yeah it was Alpha Mind Podcast EP91

[@nilsherbreteau581]

@@MichaelBamber You're welcome man! Appreciate your work, Ahhh nice do you plan to go to Paris or somewhere else? If you come to the capital let's grab a drink it'll be a honor, i know some good places and stuff🍻😎

[@MichaelBamber]

@@nilsherbreteau581 Yeah Paris and South of France looks incredible! Sounds good mate let’s do it 🙏🏼

[@zaclevin7874]

nice video, so appreciated what’s the name of the trader that ur learning from the SMC ?

[@denzelchinho7628]

Thank you for this channel it's really helpful, thought i was the only one getting fraustrated, sometimes i really be feeling like " chucking a laptop out the window in my own way" 😂😂😂

[@Pschabbs]

Thank u

[@bazzerbeats6928]

Mark is great, but the Falcon strategy is so weak. I thought I knew a lot until I left Falcon in 2019 and started learning SMC. All of a sudden, everything started making sense. People think you need to smash the 5s charts but I am making 6-12% consistently using the 4hr and 15m only. Keep smashing it mate.

[@fxtradeking5323]

I wish to study this strategy where can i able to study

[@danetrades3553]

Hey Michael, great video. I'm also going through ICT mentorship 2022 although I've been studying ICT closely for 3 years. I find watching his content multiple times over years, I still pick up new information I missed. Got a video on my channel about it if you're interested. Keep it up Bro 👍

[@MichaelBamber]

Thank you Dane I appreciate it! That’s good, remaining in that open frame of mind to keep learning is key!

[@drsgme69]

IcT can't trade

[@rakeshrounte9515]

i watch your every videos bamber

[@MichaelBamber]

Appreciate you Rakesh

[@Dante_Roje]

Joshua Bunker is transitioning too.

[@princecole3208]

I'm motivated💪

[@MichaelBamber]

Good mate!

[@Tshiamo_ma]

love seeing the progress

[@MichaelBamber]

Thanks Tumelo

[@ajsabundance1985]

More vids my guy 🔥

[@MichaelBamber]

Will do brother I’m working on it! What would you like to see?

[@One_Andonly-Zulu.1]

Steady watching 👀

[@MichaelBamber]

👀

[@ForexWarriorsOfficial]

💯

[@toastyginger04]

Legend

[@hassandj133]

Micheal, this is good one bro, Thanks for your efforts, without You guys, we would have been give up, I meant traders like me who trades, Behind the screen 😄

[@MichaelBamber]

Hahaha much love mate!

[@hassandj133]

@Actor's Names Hi welcome to the game, been trading almost 3 years,So find the right, mentor and give time yourself ✊

[@meela_sa]

Is that a monitor, the upright frame? If so, where'd you get it mate? Love from South Africa 👍🇿🇦

[@MichaelBamber]

It’s a Dell 21 or 23 inch mate. I just adjusted it on the MacBook settings to vertical mode

[@BlessingOluwaga]

Cool man- continue scaling is great! Strategy and psychology 🔥 ... To me adding SMC to trading pattern has been goat in traiding.. smc is actually hyped - i did hyped it until I learnt better. Understanding where liquidity lies in the market, Order blocks are liquidity, trend line are also, but knowing when they are important

[@MichaelBamber]

Yes mate too much hype around it with high RRs etc as the point of attraction but that’s not how I trade I’d much rather have a slightly bigger stop and protect my downside!

[@BlessingOluwaga]

@@MichaelBamber that's it -"continue scaling"💯 Though all feasible it requires a great turn of study and implemention for it feasibility

[@MichaelBamber]

@@BlessingOluwaga Couldn’t agree more!

[@briamalex8154]

when a video about MLQ5 trade assistant?

[@MichaelBamber]

Can do one if there’s demand for it.

[@akgo2684]

Glad you have crossed over. Smc is the way

[@MichaelBamber]

Most strats will work but yeah it's definitely good to know why the market moves in a certain fashion and then capitalize on it

[@akgo2684]

@@MichaelBamber couldn't agree more. The strategy can vary as smc is broad. But why the market moves in cartain instances is a game changer. RR is at our advantage aswell.

[@tawahzuze8822]

Do you also use Prop firms

[@MichaelBamber]

Yeah I do

[@LuthandoDlomo]

Great video man! If there’s anything you should take away from ICT is the Fair Value Gaps, it makes price less random and more precise, i don’t remember the last time i didn’t know where price was going and profited off of strong directional movements because the imbalances are so precise. It’s crazy! But i get you on not wanting to change too much about your current trading style, but if there’s one thing you implement is the FVG. Knowing when price bounces off it and how price fills it is a game changer. And i’m still learning too

[@MichaelBamber]

Thanks mate I have trader friends who implement FVGs so keen to learn it properly to see where and when I can maybe implement it

[@deffan4554]

Agree. FVG is a game changer!

[@drsgme69]

It's literally just a low volume imbalance, really nothing special about it. Price most fast and it's often filled, same as gaps

[@ttan100ty]

@@deffan4554 What is FVG?

[@deffan4554]

@@ttan100ty Fair value gap. The place on the imbalance that only consist body, and has no wicks to left or right

[@TRADE-RUNNER]

Awesome video Michael :) So glad everything is going well for you. The ICT Content is fascinating that is for sure. Very rear for a professional of 30 years to just download his life's work in the hope that someone will benefit in the future :)

[@MichaelBamber]

Thanks Rod I appreciate it! It definitely is fascinating 🤜🏼

[@drsgme69]

Ict is a failed trader

[@akangakang9923]

everyone trading sm now love to see it

[@MichaelBamber]

👀

[@akangakang9923]

@@MichaelBamber who are you funded with ?

[@bakang6272]

ICT SMC is the way to go👌🏽

[@MichaelBamber]

Going to be good to properly go through the ICT Content

[@Ryan1994]

Respect to ICT for putting his stuff out for free because he could charge a ton for it and could have thousands pay for his mentorship content. A lot of people would charge £100 per month for what he's sharing on KZbin for free

[@RookieScalper]

Where could I get ICT stuff for free?

[@Ryan1994]

@@RookieScalper it's on his KZbin channel mate

[@RookieScalper]

@@Ryan1994 thank you

[@MichaelBamber]

Couldn’t agree more!

[@Anvilpirate]

@@RookieScalper drive.google.com/drive/folders/1VSLmplzEXoEymr9mj9V8sxKRkqjonJ4G

[@chart_compass]

Hey Micheal...how long did it take you to learn ict at the time?

[@MichaelBamber]

Just started learning ICT mate, been doing smart money stuff for a while now took me a good 6 months to get to grips with at least a foundation

[@Rohailmall]

Thank you for your amazing videos and your honesty. Hopeing your keep dropping more videos :)

[@MichaelBamber]

You’re welcome more to come!

[@aphelios9157]

I don't think ICT has an integral view of the market. He shows a couple of vage concepts here and there with a lot of noise in the middle, but it never clicks. Other educators provide a much simpler and mechanical aproach to SMC in 1% of the time that ICT takes from you. With ICT there is a never ending ''re-learning'' process and you don't never really know what you are looking for in the charts. Just my experience.

[@genedepp]

Mark might like ict smc as well...✌️😅

[@ry_mac]

I hate the hate smc gets. 1) who cares how other people trade. 2) I believe smc gives you the broadest knowledge.

[@MichaelBamber]

Facts.

[@freddyhardware840]

Was one of the monitors simply leaning on the wall? 🤔

[@MichaelBamber]

Yeah haha!

[@Solam_huilhi]

Just subscribe cos you follow SMC and i do love it

[@ChikwadoTradingAcademy]

Had a Similar experience where I was trading Patterns, things would happen and I wouldn't be able to tell what happened or why it happened. I found ICT, and everything changed.

[@MichaelBamber]

I relate to this a lot. 👍

[@One_Andonly-Zulu.1]

Am still struggling to grasp the falcon style even if am not a falcon member. I'm starting to think it's just not for me.

[@patricklim4314]

he basically just admitted falcon was a pretence, it was never profitable. Hence the switch to ICT.

[@One_Andonly-Zulu.1]

@@patricklim4314 I don't think so cause I'm in their discord and they take winning trades.

[@dnameisbondjamesbond]

@@One_Andonly-Zulu.1 Do they live stream entries? If not, it is 1 out of 10 trades that they get right. Phantom and its spin offs are notorious for being hindsight kings anyway.

[@One_Andonly-Zulu.1]

@@dnameisbondjamesbond Bro they post chart markups and the trades play out.

[@chuksibeke4769]

@@One_Andonly-Zulu.1 the Falcon strategy works very well don't be misled by some of these guys in the comment section

[@eduardomendes9209]

Broh. Please use a closer microphone. It's difficult to hear for foreigners like me from Brazil. Thanks for posting

[@MichaelBamber]

Okay mate, does it leave an echo?

[@thedominationstation6988]

You and Hannah are on the same type of time.

[@uigrace5266]

I noticed that as well

[@tradeliftsaman]

WAS IT HANNAH WHO GOT U INTO SMT. CUZ SHE WAS IN FALCON TOO AND BEEN IN SMT SINCE LAST YEAR, AND U GUYS PROLLY ARE IN TOUCH

[@seangrant180]

respect

[@MichaelBamber]

🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@ForexWarriorsOfficial]

💯

[@the_re_up]

Michael ima tell you now. Do not think you’ve found something great within smc. Its retail 2.0 and so many of you are falling for it. If you do not use footprints, dom, market/volume profiles within ur strategy you will suffer the same fate as u did with falcon. The biggest problem is with smc is it takes you even longer to realise it, loosing 5 trades then bagging one 1:10 trade will keep u in an endless loop. I promise you this, you’re gonna be here in a few years saying the same stuff.

[@lxole6492]

tell me more about volume profiles.

[@m.Process]

5 Ls 1 10R is profitable tho if repeated

[@promisekofi6541]

Since when did you change your trading strategy?

[@MichaelBamber]

Explained in the video

[@TheMackGray_]

hahahah

[@ForexWarriorsOfficial]

💯

[@the_re_up]

You need to understand price action is nothing but a fallacy. You’ve been led to believe candle sticks give you accurate info in favour of lagging indicators but haven’t been told about non lagging indicators that actually tell you whats happening to price in real time.

[@ovundahglory8241]

But I trade pure price action without indicators and I'm very profitable

[@Anupriya.....7352]

Love from India ❤️. Sir am ur big fan.Sir my dream is to meet you when I trade at your level😊❤️. U r my mentor. 🙏🙏

[@surya2403]

Hey you india I'm also

[@MichaelBamber]

Appreciate the comment mate! Still learning but I appreciate it 🙏🏼

[@setinmirzaee5467]

well ! fossil tading doesn't work anymore and also smart money is not the ideal style in my view point !

[@davidalden1533]

ok

[@Tom_Williams88]

Sounds like you need to work on your psychology rather than changing strategies… from what you say in this video, a lot of what you say / opinions of the market and price / structure etc., sounds emotionally driven. good luck anyway man 👊🏽

[@traderessacademy1679]

😍

[@serhatyildirim1989]

I think the biggest mistake in your trading career was leaving Falcon FX when you hit a brick wall. Its highly probably you could have been a 7 figure trader if you had stuck it out especially with your work ethic. Wish you all the best mate!

[@jennytaylor5837]

ICT faked a 5k > $5m account run up. I’m not sure why anyone who can trade would do that?

[@siyabongamooi6008]

no more support and resistance 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂

[@TheForceI]

Nah falcon way is better your never going to win every trade that order block bs is not it

[@troytrey]

You are clueless. You don’t take every order block. You have to relate it to structure. Is it pulling back or trend continuation etc

[@chuksibeke4769]

@@troytrey I believe all strategy works, you just have to Master it

[@mrsupplydemand3258]

Whats your insta id love for you to run me through a trade youve taken with the falcon style? To understand the reasoning behind why you took it, how precise it is and what the outcome was? 👀

[@succezz4u]

You are epic... thank you for sharing and being very honest. I do understand how you felt as I was a pattern trader also.

[@urdarkside1]

Hey Bamb, What source was your Instagram friend using to learn SMC (What tutor) before you started learning ICT?

[@tradetoshareph8612]

hannaforex is changing to ict as well😅

[@uigrace5266]

I noticed that as well😂

[@tradetoshareph8612]

@@uigrace5266 they are both from gorilla trading i guess

[@smail8002]

"He's a very credible person he made a 1000% in a year" 🤡

[@MichaelBamber]

No you've just twisted my words and put your own twist on it... I was talking about Steven Goldstein as the credible source. Been in the markets 20/30+ years, a lot of knowledge and wisdom to offer. It was the guest in the Episode that made the just under 1000% year.

[@smail8002]

@@MichaelBamber 1000% what then ? View or som. Anyway never mind if I didn't get that correctly can't be to sure when you hear from ICT channel that he made 12000% in a year