Akil Stokes (Tier One Trading)

Akil Stokes (Tier One Trading)

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Practical trading education on price action, psychology, and FX strategy.

Why Traders Fail When Real Money Is on the Line (The Psychology Nobody Talks About)
VideoJun 10, 2026

Why Traders Fail When Real Money Is on the Line (The Psychology Nobody Talks About)

The video examines why traders who dominate demo accounts crumble once real capital is at stake, arguing the culprit is not market conditions but the psychological shift that occurs under pressure. It explains that introducing financial risk triggers a fight‑or‑flight response,...

By Akil Stokes (Tier One Trading)
2618 Trading Strategy Explained (The Perfect “Plan B” Setup for Reversals)
VideoJun 9, 2026

2618 Trading Strategy Explained (The Perfect “Plan B” Setup for Reversals)

The video breaks down the “2618” pattern – a double‑bottom followed by a 61.8% Fibonacci retracement – and positions it as a “Plan B” reversal setup for traders seeking a structured entry after a pull‑back. The presenter stresses two validation steps: a...

By Akil Stokes (Tier One Trading)
USDJPY Analysis: The Setup Was Easy, The Decision Wasn't
VideoJun 4, 2026

USDJPY Analysis: The Setup Was Easy, The Decision Wasn't

The video walks viewers through an intraday USD/JPY analysis, using a classic ascending‑triangle breakout pattern to illustrate why a disciplined trading process matters more than chasing isolated setups. Akil emphasizes the IPDE framework—Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute—as the backbone of a...

By Akil Stokes (Tier One Trading)
How AI Makes Strategy Building Easier
VideoJun 4, 2026

How AI Makes Strategy Building Easier

The video explains how artificial intelligence can simplify the construction of trading strategies by merging numerous technical indicators into a single, easy‑to‑interpret signal. By coding complex rule sets—such as SSL, ADX, DMI, Parabolic SAR, and RSI—into one visual cue, traders...

By Akil Stokes (Tier One Trading)
Most Traders Get This WRONG 😳 Direction Isn’t Enough
VideoJun 2, 2026

Most Traders Get This WRONG 😳 Direction Isn’t Enough

The video stresses that having a directional bias is only the first step; traders must also time entries. The presenter explains his pullback approach, using RSI overbought levels (70‑80) to spot temporary relief before continuation. He warns against buying at market...

By Akil Stokes (Tier One Trading)
How I Used Fibonacci & AB=CD To Find The Perfect Entry 🎯
VideoJun 1, 2026

How I Used Fibonacci & AB=CD To Find The Perfect Entry 🎯

The video walks viewers through a systematic method for pinpointing entry points by first defining a broad “kill zone” and then narrowing it with technical tools. The core framework relies on the classic AB=CD 1:1 measured move, where the length of...

By Akil Stokes (Tier One Trading)
The Most Important Forex Events This Week | USD, AUD, JPY & CAD Outlook
VideoMay 25, 2026

The Most Important Forex Events This Week | USD, AUD, JPY & CAD Outlook

The video by Kil Stokes previews the key macro releases that will shape forex markets this week, focusing on USD, AUD, JPY and CAD. He notes a quiet start due to Memorial Day holiday and low liquidity, but warns that...

By Akil Stokes (Tier One Trading)
The Early Warning Sign Traders Miss
VideoMay 25, 2026

The Early Warning Sign Traders Miss

The video highlights an early warning sign many traders overlook: a rapid shift from extreme bullishness to indecision as price approaches a key structural level. The analyst points to an RSI that has climbed past 80, even touching 84 on...

By Akil Stokes (Tier One Trading)
What Is Sticky Inflation? (Simple Explanation)
VideoMay 18, 2026

What Is Sticky Inflation? (Simple Explanation)

The video explains “sticky inflation,” where price pressures persist, especially in services, despite overall cooling. Recent data show inflation is not confined to a single sector; service inflation jumped 2.5%, while goods prices fluctuate more rapidly. Key points include the contrast...

By Akil Stokes (Tier One Trading)
Range Bars + Ascending Triangles = Powerful Day Trading Setups
VideoMay 15, 2026

Range Bars + Ascending Triangles = Powerful Day Trading Setups

The video by Kill Stokes focuses on using ascending triangle patterns combined with range bar charts for day‑trading the Euro‑Australian (EURAUD) pair, explaining how the pattern can appear after a down‑move and why it matters for breakout strategies. He walks through...

By Akil Stokes (Tier One Trading)
Inflation Just Shocked The Markets Again… Here’s What Traders Need To Know
VideoMay 14, 2026

Inflation Just Shocked The Markets Again… Here’s What Traders Need To Know

The video breaks down Tuesday’s CPI and Wednesday’s PPI releases, explaining why the hotter‑than‑expected numbers rattled equities, bonds and currencies. CPI for April showed a 6% monthly rise, pushing annual inflation to 3.8%, while core CPI climbed 0.4% month‑over‑month to 2.8%...

By Akil Stokes (Tier One Trading)
Comfort Is Killing Your Trading Growth
VideoMay 12, 2026

Comfort Is Killing Your Trading Growth

The video argues that traders’ comfort zones stunt growth, focusing on low emotional endurance and the resulting “unhealthy avoidance” of uncomfortable market situations. It explains that when a position moves into loss or profit shrinks, the instinct is to click the...

By Akil Stokes (Tier One Trading)
EURUSD Technical Breakdown For The Week Ahead
VideoMay 10, 2026

EURUSD Technical Breakdown For The Week Ahead

The video dissects EUR/USD on the Eurodollar 4‑hour chart, focusing on a repeat test of a previous high and the formation of a classic double‑top that could dictate the pair’s direction for the coming week. The analyst notes a sequence of...

By Akil Stokes (Tier One Trading)
Traders Expected Chaos… But THIS Happened
VideoMay 10, 2026

Traders Expected Chaos… But THIS Happened

Friday’s non‑farm payrolls, traditionally a market catalyst, delivered a surprising 115,000 jobs gain, far exceeding the 65‑73k range analysts had penciled in and well below the 150‑200k considered a healthy baseline. Despite the shock, equity and currency markets showed little lasting...

By Akil Stokes (Tier One Trading)