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Dan McDermitt

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A founder of TCG, Dan has 13+ years of trading experience. From cannabis stocks to crypto to large cap names, Dan loves to trade anything with volatility, volume and hype. Going through many euphoric cycles in varying sectors he refined his trading strategies to a hype name specialist capitalizing on large volatile moves in popular sectors. With volatility at his back, his signature move is the oversold bounce. After nine years of aggressive day trading, Dan is now taking his skill set to a swing trade mindset so he can enjoy his other passions including travel, music, and gardening. Dan still leads The Chart Guys supporting our community chat, answering questions, teaching and posting observations and trading setups.
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ChartingManDan

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  • Location
    North Carolina, USA
  • Trader Since
    2010
  • Favorite Sectors
    Wherever there is volatility
  • Hobbies
    Gardening, Ping Pong
  • Favorite TCG Emoji
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Content published by Dan

DJT Trade Review
Blog Post | October 30, 2024

DJT Trade Review

Here is a look at an example of shorting a name experiencing a squeeze, and looking for a temporary exhaustion top with a volume climax and gap up open. Note this is an advanced...
The Market Sucker Punch 🥊
Educational Video | August 21, 2024

The Market Sucker Punch 🥊

ChartingManDan explains how bulls or bears can get caught off-guard with complacency by a sudden "suckerpunch" move. Learn how to watch for signs to anticipate these sudden shif...
My Secret Tool For Trading Success
Educational Video | July 2, 2024

My Secret Tool For Trading Success

Dan shares his experience with substances such as psychedelic mushroom and cannabis. In this informal video he explains the profound positive effects they have had on his mindse...
When To Focus On Alt-Coins?
Crypto Corner | March 25, 2024

When To Focus On Alt-Coins?

This article explores some of the strategic considerations for when to trade Altcoins versus Bitcoin (BTC). Learn about the key indicators such as BTC dominance, market narrativ...
MJ Sector Factsheet & Guide
Cannabis Hub | February 21, 2024

MJ Sector Factsheet & Guide

This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the current market landscape, highlighting key investment opportunities, understanding market dynamics, insights on performance, ...
Florida's Path to Cannabis Legalization: An In-Depth Look
Cannabis Hub | February 18, 2024

Florida's Path to Cannabis Legalization: An In-Depth Look

Will Florida get approval for recreational Cannabis? The potential revenue for this state in particular is huge and this article uses the case of Missouri as an illustration to ...
Lessons Learned from the 2018 Marijuana Hype Run
Cannabis Hub | February 13, 2024

Lessons Learned from the 2018 Marijuana Hype Run

Seasoned trader, Dan shares his experience of trading one of the wildest bull runs! This journey was not only about financial gains but also about the invaluable lessons in trad...
Balancing Scales Trade Setup
Educational Video | December 22, 2023

Balancing Scales Trade Setup

A pattern that occurs after a strong trending market, showing a balance between supply and demand that has not been present for a while. Often times it represents a period of ti...
Later Morning Trade Strategy
Educational Video | December 8, 2023

Later Morning Trade Strategy

Check out this simple trading strategy Dan uses for later in the morning after we get clarity on direction and strength. 
Quick Tips On Gaps
Educational Video | September 4, 2023

Quick Tips On Gaps

Learn how to play gaps in the broad market so you don't get caught out on the less likely side of market momentum.
Trading Education Roadmap
Educational Video | July 19, 2023

Trading Education Roadmap

This webinar replay helps you to understand the milestones and goals along the way to becoming a consistent, well-rounded trader.
Find Your Flow State
E-Book / Guide | May 1, 2023

Find Your Flow State

How can you enter the peaceful and productive rhythm of flow in your trading. This article explains the many ways that flow state can support your technical analysis and how we ...
Chart Guys Indicators
Educational Video | April 3, 2023

Chart Guys Indicators

A walk-through of three of our indicators which can give you a helping hand to analyse and trade different markets.
Typical Day with a Full Time Trader
Educational Video | March 30, 2023

Typical Day with a Full Time Trader

Get to know ChartingManDan even more! Take a sneak-peek into his life and what he does personally and professionally on most days.
Routine, Habit and Flow State
Educational Video | March 28, 2023

Routine, Habit and Flow State

Learn the habits and routine that profound trader Dan adopts to help flow state and get into the optimum environment to get consistent trading results.
Should You Try Prop Firm Trading?
Educational Video | February 24, 2023

Should You Try Prop Firm Trading?

Learn what prop trading is all about and evaluate whether this opportunity is appropriate for you as a full time trader.
Monthly Market Recap
E-Book / Guide | February 22, 2023

Monthly Market Recap

Too busy to watch the markets every day or just simply confused by the latest price action? Watch our private monthly video review which goes over the month's major price action...
AI and ChatGPT - Impact on Trading
Educational Video | January 29, 2023

AI and ChatGPT - Impact on Trading

Will artificial intelligence be the next hype market to trade and will ChatGPT trading algos outperform human traders? Find out in this video!
Intro to Trading Futures
Educational Video | January 18, 2023

Intro to Trading Futures

Dan takes a look at the different popular platforms for trading futures and the factors to consider if trading futures is right for you.
Crypto­currency
Trading Course | December 26, 2022

Crypto­currency

Learn everything you need to become successful in trading cryptocurrencies.
How To Establish A Risk-Free Trade
E-Book / Guide | December 9, 2022

How To Establish A Risk-Free Trade

Are you interested in a simple yet powerful way of creating a risk-free trading position? This article shows you how to scale out in 3 areas to keep you in control while positio...
Entries & Exits
Trading Course | November 1, 2022

Entries & Exits

Learn how to consistently find the best entries and exits for your trade plans.
Stop Losses
Educational Video | May 8, 2022

Stop Losses

One of the most fundamental principles in trading! This video highlights the importance of using a stoploss, the different types and how to appropriately be position sizing with...
Trading Correlations
Educational Video | April 17, 2022

Trading Correlations

A powerful yet underrated concept to help traders understand stronger/ weaker tickers in relation to each other so we can pick the better setups with more wind in our sales for ...
How to perform Sector Scans
Educational Video | April 7, 2022

How to perform Sector Scans

An in-depth video explaining the broad market landscape and the type of companies that make up individual sector ETFs and cause all manner of correlations.
Morning Preparation Routine
Educational Video | April 3, 2022

Morning Preparation Routine

Here's an example of Dan analyzing the broad market, and crypto charts pre-market to prepare for potential setups for the trading day.
Dan's Chart Setup - April 2022
Educational Video | April 2, 2022

Dan's Chart Setup - April 2022

What indicators has Dan changed on his charts and how has his technical analysis changed as a result.
Psychology & Mindset of a Trader
Educational Video | March 5, 2022

Psychology & Mindset of a Trader

Trading mindset is pivotal to mastering day trading or swing trading. Discover the useful reading material that has helped ChartingManDan master his psychology in trading over t...
How I Scalp Trade
Educational Video | January 27, 2022

How I Scalp Trade

Scalping is a great trading strategy to make the most out of small market movements. Learn the basics of what you need to know to start scalping today.
How I Trade Crypto Breakdowns
Educational Video | January 21, 2022

How I Trade Crypto Breakdowns

This video focuses on how to trade cryptocurrency breakdowns and bounces with ChartingManDan, providing key examples and explanations.
How to Trade Wedges
Educational Video | October 8, 2021

How to Trade Wedges

The wedge pattern can mark an exhaustion on the charts and can indicate a reversal could be shaping up on a higher time frame. Learn the psychology of this powerful pattern with...
Stair Step Trading Strategy
Educational Video | September 11, 2021

Stair Step Trading Strategy

The TCG StairStep Trading Strategy has proven very popular across various timeframes and market sectors. Learn how to use this powerful technique to pinpoint trade locations wit...
How to Trade Fibonacci Retracements
Educational Video | September 3, 2021

How to Trade Fibonacci Retracements

Discover the different ways we can use Fibonacci retracements in our technical analysis and determine the most likely scenarios to shape our bull or bear trade gameplans on a va...
Full Time Trader Live Q&A
Educational Video | August 14, 2021

Full Time Trader Live Q&A

Check out this interactive AMA with ChartingManDan as he answers all types of technical analysis and trader mindset questions from his 10+ years of day trading experience.
Social Media as a Tool
Educational Video | December 17, 2020

Social Media as a Tool

How can use social media and google to provide us valuable, specific trading information, financial news and to provide us an indication of general market sentiment? Find out here…
Planning for the next Market Crash
Educational Video | October 31, 2020

Planning for the next Market Crash

Do you have a plan for the next market crash? Everything you need to get started on developing a plan for the next black swan event.
Trader Insight: Routine + Flow
Educational Video | September 3, 2020

Trader Insight: Routine + Flow

A discussion on the important of routine, reactivity, flow state and how the psychological health of a trader plays into success. 
BackBurner Trade Strategy
Educational Video | August 27, 2020

BackBurner Trade Strategy

Everything you need to know about the Chart Guys BackBurner strategy, from planning to execution to profit.
Trading Equilibriums
Educational Video | August 22, 2020

Trading Equilibriums

This trading pattern emerges across all different timeframes. Find out how can we use it in our technical analysis and in conjunction to different timeframes for both bullish an...
Dan's Trading Style - May 2020
Educational Video | May 21, 2020

Dan's Trading Style - May 2020

Here's a snapshot of ChartingManDan's trading style in mid-2020 and how that market environment influenced his choice of trading edge.
Emotional Psychology for Traders
Educational Video | February 13, 2020

Emotional Psychology for Traders

Discover the importance of your own emotional psychology and how perspective can influence your trading journey and overall success.
How is Trading like Surfing?
Educational Video | February 9, 2020

How is Trading like Surfing?

This video highlights many analogies we can use in our technical analysis. Learn the ways you can find the right trading conditions, trade location and how to use your trading e...
Dan Live Q&A 2020
Educational Video | February 1, 2020

Dan Live Q&A 2020

An "Ask Me Anything" interview with ChartingManDan, recorded in February 2020.
Understanding Market Correlations
Educational Video | January 26, 2020

Understanding Market Correlations

Learn the value of Market Correlations and how understanding the interconnections between markets can impact your trading decisions. 
Shifting Your Financial Mindset
Educational Video | January 10, 2020

Shifting Your Financial Mindset

How does your financial mindset influence your trading ability? A quick lesson on the important of mindset with ChartingManDan.
What Does "Priced In" Mean?
Educational Video | January 4, 2020

What Does "Priced In" Mean?

What does it mean when news is "Priced in?" Learn how to interpret priced-in events and news and how to use this concept in your trading. 
Trading Crypto to Trading Stocks
Educational Video | November 16, 2019

Trading Crypto to Trading Stocks

Learn how to make the transition from trading cryptocurrency to trading stocks in this educational video. Everything you need to make the jump!
Morning Routine of a Trader
Educational Video | October 12, 2019

Morning Routine of a Trader

Explore the morning routine of a full time professional Day Trader and learn how ChartingManDan prepares for this trading day. 
Dan's Plan if it Hits the Fan
Educational Video | October 6, 2019

Dan's Plan if it Hits the Fan

What will you do if life goes sideways? Check out Dan's Plan when it hits the fan and see what approaches you can take to prepare. 
Identify Trends with Price Levels
Educational Video | May 2, 2019

Identify Trends with Price Levels

Learn how to spot patterns using concrete levels of price action and how to use multiple time frames to help shape your trading gameplan. An invaluable tutorial for newer traders.
Options Open Interest as an Indicator
Educational Video | March 29, 2019

Options Open Interest as an Indicator

Learn how to use Open Interest as an effective market indicator in your options trading arsenal.
Navigating Timeframes
Educational Video | March 12, 2019

Navigating Timeframes

This video provides a framework for using different timeframes on the same financial charts to provide information and context used to inform your trade decisions. 
Dan's Daily Routine
Educational Video | March 12, 2019

Dan's Daily Routine

What does the daily routine look like for a professional trader? This video explores ChartingManDan's daily routine from sunrise to market close and beyond.
Review of an Option Trade
Educational Video | March 12, 2019

Review of an Option Trade

This video is an example walkthrough of an Options trade presented by ChartingManDan, who explains the process from start to finish.
Options for Dummies
Educational Video | March 12, 2019

Options for Dummies

Options for Dummies, a simple barebones approach to understanding options for those who are brand new to trading options contracts.
The Basics of Options
Educational Video | March 12, 2019

The Basics of Options

This video explores the basics of options trading, the low capital, high risk, high reward way to play the stock market today. 
Emotional & Physical Well-Being
Educational Video | March 12, 2019

Emotional & Physical Well-Being

We dragged this gem from the archives which is still very relevant in today’s trading environment. Learn some of the basic habits to support your mental well being for a better,...
How to Play Bearish
Educational Video | March 12, 2019

How to Play Bearish

Check out this guide on how to play bearish positions in the market. This video covers the when, how and why of taking short positions in the stock market.
How to Play Earnings
Educational Video | March 12, 2019

How to Play Earnings

Learn how to ride the wave of earnings reactions in this video and discover some key strategies that you can use to benefit from market volatility.
EMAs + TCG Cross
Educational Video | March 12, 2019

EMAs + TCG Cross

Check out this simple yet effective trading signal using Exponential Moving Averages to mark your trade entries and exits across multiple time frames used frequently among the T...
What is an ETF?
Educational Video | March 12, 2019

What is an ETF?

A quick guide on Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), how they work and why they are a critical part of your trading tool kit. 
How to Play a Bounce
Educational Video | March 12, 2019

How to Play a Bounce

Curious on how to play bounces? This video explores the fundamental aspects of identifying and incorporating bounce plays into your trading strategy.
How to Bottom Fish
Educational Video | March 12, 2019

How to Bottom Fish

A very useful trading technique which offers a clear level to play off of. Check out these real chart examples along with some possible confluences to give you greater confidenc...
How to Trade Gaps
Educational Video | March 12, 2019

How to Trade Gaps

Learn the basics of trading gaps. This video teaches you the general rules and strategies required to make successful gap trades.
Bear Flag vs Bounce
Educational Video | March 12, 2019

Bear Flag vs Bounce

What is the difference between a bear flag and a bounce? This video breaks down the differences between the two setups so you can make informed trades.
My Evolution as a Trader
Educational Video | March 12, 2019

My Evolution as a Trader

This video follows Dan in his trading journey, making note of the different shifts in trading styles as market environment and trading capital change throughout the years.
Ask Me Anything - March 2019
Educational Video | March 3, 2019

Ask Me Anything - March 2019

An "Ask Me Anything" interview with ChartingManDan, recorded in March 2019.
Dan's Trading Style - February 2019
Educational Video | February 19, 2019

Dan's Trading Style - February 2019

Here's a snapshot of ChartingManDan's trading style in early 2019 and how that market environment influenced his choice of trading edge.
Mind Body Connection
Educational Video | January 27, 2019

Mind Body Connection

The mind body connection impacts trading and daily life. This video explores how the connection plays into trading success.
Reddit Group Think
Educational Video | January 20, 2019

Reddit Group Think

How does group think impact the stock market? Learn how the market is influenced by major online communities.
Finding Flow State
Educational Video | January 13, 2019

Finding Flow State

Hello there! I'm excited to share with you a concept that has profoundly impacted my approach to the stock market and life: the flow state. It's a fascinating experience that I ...
Technical Analysis Vs Poker
Educational Video | July 4, 2018

Technical Analysis Vs Poker

Trading is a game of strategy, risk management and execution. Learn how similar Poker can be to trading stocks and cryptocurrencies.
Introduction to Trading Gold
Educational Video | June 23, 2018

Introduction to Trading Gold

Watch this introductory video and learn everything you need to know to get started in trading gold assets.
Introduction to Lucid Dreaming
Educational Video | March 31, 2018

Introduction to Lucid Dreaming

What does dreaming have to do with trading? Learn about the connection between visualization, lucid dreaming and trading in this unique video. 
What is an Inside Bar?
Educational Video | November 8, 2017

What is an Inside Bar?

This video explores the Inside Bars pattern. This candlestick pattern hints at market balance and upcoming breakouts. By recognizing it, traders can predict market shifts follow...
Intro to Cryptocurrencies
Educational Video | May 15, 2017

Intro to Cryptocurrencies

A guide on the cryptocurrency and blockchain technology and how it can change our world, along with the ways we can start investing and trading this growing market sector.
How to Draw Trendlines
Educational Video | January 30, 2017

How to Draw Trendlines

Learn the basics of how to draw, interpret and apply Trend Line strategy into your trading system. Patterns and examples included.
Candlesticks - Support & Resistance
Educational Video | January 15, 2017

Candlesticks - Support & Resistance

Support and Resistance are core elements of Technical Analysis. Learn the basics of how to use these levels in your trading system.
Introduction to TA
Educational Video | January 14, 2017

Introduction to TA

Everything you need to get started in Technical Analysis. Learn the fundamental aspects of technical analysis and get started with trading today. 
How to Trade Options
Educational Video | September 25, 2016

How to Trade Options

Learn the basics of trading Stock Options in this beginners educational video and get started buying and selling options contracts.
What is an OTOCO Trade Order?
Educational Video | February 2, 2016

What is an OTOCO Trade Order?

Everything you need to know about OTOCO trade orders and how to use them as part of your trading strategy.
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