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THE TRADER'S ARSENAL VERIFIED RESOURCES 2026

Curated materials for serious traders. These are the books, channels, and tools used to manage six-figure capital. Ignore the noise. Focus on the signal.

📖 Essential Reading
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Trading in the Zone

Mark Douglas

The psychological framework required for consistent execution.

Note: Required reading before Course 2. Execution is 80% psychology.

Market Wizards

Jack Schwager

Interviews with professional traders on risk management and survival.

Note: Study the risk management chapters. Ignore the strategy details.

Reminiscences of a Stock Operator

Edwin Lefèvre

Timeless lessons on speculation and market manipulation.

Note: The patterns from 1923 still repeat today.
▶️ YouTube Channels
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ICT (Inner Circle Trader)

Market structure, liquidity concepts, institutional order flow.

Note: Essential for Course 2. Focus on PO3 and liquidity.

SMB Capital

Prop firm content on skill development and trade management.

Note: Study their risk protocols. This is institutional operation.

Chat With Traders

Long-form interviews with successful traders.

Note: Listen for commonalities, not differences.
💻 Trading Platforms
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NinjaTrader

Industry standard. Advanced charting and order flow tools.

Note: This is the platform I use daily. Free for simulation.

TradingView

Best charting for technical analysis.

Note: Use for multi-timeframe prep. Not for execution.

Tradovate

Commission-free futures broker.

Note: Good for funded accounts under $10K.
📊 Data & Analysis Tools
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