Akil Stokes (Tier One Trading)

Akil Stokes (Tier One Trading)

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

Stop Letting Winning & Losing Streaks Control You
VideoMar 15, 2026

Stop Letting Winning & Losing Streaks Control You

The video warns traders not to let winning or losing streaks dictate decisions, emphasizing that performance should be evaluated against statistical norms rather than emotions. It explains that volatility bands such as Bollinger or Keltner channels define extreme boundaries; once performance...

By Akil Stokes (Tier One Trading)
Why the Japanese Yen Has Been So Volatile Lately 🇯🇵⚠️
VideoMar 13, 2026

Why the Japanese Yen Has Been So Volatile Lately 🇯🇵⚠️

The video explains why the Japanese yen has been unusually volatile, pointing to two primary catalysts: persistent rumors of government intervention and a shift in fiscal policy under Japan’s newly elected prime minister. Both factors have injected uncertainty into the...

By Akil Stokes (Tier One Trading)
2 Must-Read Trading Books by Brian Shannon
VideoMar 12, 2026

2 Must-Read Trading Books by Brian Shannon

The video highlights two Brian Shannon titles that the host recommends for traders. The first, “Technical Analysis Using Multiple Time Frames,” provides a systematic approach to charting across different intervals, while the second, “Maximum Trading Gains with Anchored VWAP,” delves...

By Akil Stokes (Tier One Trading)
Massive Setups Forming in Forex & Oil Right Now (Weekend Analysis)
VideoMar 7, 2026

Massive Setups Forming in Forex & Oil Right Now (Weekend Analysis)

In this weekend briefing, TierOneTrading dissects nine key markets—including EURUSD, EURJPY, USDJPY, USDCAD, AUDCAD, EURCAD, CADJPY, the DAX and crude oil—to pinpoint high‑probability setups for the coming week. The analysis showcases advanced harmonic patterns such as Gartley, Cypher and Bat,...

By Akil Stokes (Tier One Trading)
Productivity Myth: Doing “Right” Can Go Wrong
VideoMar 7, 2026

Productivity Myth: Doing “Right” Can Go Wrong

Many professionals chase elaborate productivity hacks, believing they’re doing the “right” thing, yet these approaches often backfire. Recent commentary highlights that the simplest, most direct actions frequently deliver the greatest results. By stripping away unnecessary complexity, individuals can achieve higher...

By Akil Stokes (Tier One Trading)
Scalping for Beginners: What No One Tells You
VideoMar 6, 2026

Scalping for Beginners: What No One Tells You

Scalping is a high‑speed trading style where positions are opened and closed within seconds or minutes, often resulting in dozens of trades per session. Akil Stokes explains the mental discipline, technical precision, and low‑latency infrastructure required for success, while highlighting...

By Akil Stokes (Tier One Trading)
Forex Day Trading Using Range Bar Charts
VideoMar 5, 2026

Forex Day Trading Using Range Bar Charts

TierOneTrading’s video walks viewers through a live EUR/NZD day trade using range‑bar charts, illustrating a three‑step framework: locate market structure, identify the next structural level, and trade the move between them. The presenter highlights how range bars strip out time‑based...

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When Short-Term & Long-Term Trades Align… It’s GO Time 🚀📈
VideoMar 4, 2026

When Short-Term & Long-Term Trades Align… It’s GO Time 🚀📈

The video explains that when a trader's short‑term setup and long‑term market bias point in the same direction, confidence and conviction surge. This alignment stacks probability in the trader's favor, turning a routine trade into a high‑conviction opportunity. The presenter...

By Akil Stokes (Tier One Trading)
EURUSD Has Hit Our Killzone –But Is It a Buy?
VideoMar 3, 2026

EURUSD Has Hit Our Killzone –But Is It a Buy?

The EUR/USD pair has finally entered the analyst’s predefined killzone, a confluence of prior resistance and a completed AB=CD harmonic pattern. A strong rejection candle at this level signals potential buyer re‑entry, prompting the analyst to await one more confirmation...

By Akil Stokes (Tier One Trading)
If Your Strategy Only Works “Sometimes”… You’re in Trouble
VideoMar 2, 2026

If Your Strategy Only Works “Sometimes”… You’re in Trouble

Trading systems that only succeed in a single market condition are vulnerable as markets evolve. Shifts in volatility, trend direction, and liquidity can erode a strategy’s edge, turning occasional profits into losses. The podcast stresses the need for adaptive frameworks...

By Akil Stokes (Tier One Trading)
Consolidation = No Trades? Think Again 👀🔥
VideoFeb 28, 2026

Consolidation = No Trades? Think Again 👀🔥

The video challenges the notion that consolidation periods are trade‑free, arguing that disciplined traders can still capture profit. The presenter explains he employs a suite of strategies—some for trending markets, others for sideways ranges. He demonstrates advanced harmonic‑like patterns (X‑A‑B‑C‑D) on...

By Akil Stokes (Tier One Trading)
8 High-Probability Trade Setups This Week | Forex, Silver, NASDAQ & More
VideoFeb 28, 2026

8 High-Probability Trade Setups This Week | Forex, Silver, NASDAQ & More

Tier One Trading released a video outlining eight high‑probability trade setups across forex pairs, silver, and the NASDAQ Composite. The analysis uses top‑down technical frameworks, candlestick strength, triangle and pennant breakouts, and advanced harmonic patterns such as Gartley, Bat, and...

By Akil Stokes (Tier One Trading)
Be Predictive in Analysis. Reactive in Execution.
VideoFeb 26, 2026

Be Predictive in Analysis. Reactive in Execution.

The speaker argues that successful trading hinges on separating analysis from execution: analysts should build predictive, “if‑then” models, while traders must remain reactive when the market moves. He emphasizes preparing for both upward and downward price scenarios, using predefined response plans...

By Akil Stokes (Tier One Trading)
Why “Perfect Trading” Is Ruining Your Results
VideoFeb 26, 2026

Why “Perfect Trading” Is Ruining Your Results

The video warns that the pursuit of “perfect trading” sabotages results, arguing that perfectionism leads traders to obsess over errors rather than build on successes. It illustrates the trap with a simple test analogy—scoring 90 out of 100 should be celebrated,...

By Akil Stokes (Tier One Trading)
Spot Divergence Before the Market Turns 📉📈
VideoFeb 24, 2026

Spot Divergence Before the Market Turns 📉📈

The video walks viewers through “regular divergence” on the Relative Strength Index (RSI) and shows how it differs from hidden divergence, positioning it as a bearish, counter‑trend cue. The presenter demonstrates that when price falls while the RSI fails to make...

By Akil Stokes (Tier One Trading)
Head & Shoulders + Bull Flag at the SAME Level?! 🔥 High-Probability Forex Trade Breakdown
VideoFeb 24, 2026

Head & Shoulders + Bull Flag at the SAME Level?! 🔥 High-Probability Forex Trade Breakdown

Kill Stokes opens the video by highlighting a rare confluence: a classic head‑and‑shoulders formation and a bullish flag completing at the exact same price level, offering traders a single, high‑probability entry point. He frames the setup on a 15‑minute chart,...

By Akil Stokes (Tier One Trading)
Break This Rule & Your Account Dies
VideoFeb 23, 2026

Break This Rule & Your Account Dies

The video emphasizes that ignoring a stop‑loss is a fatal mistake, equating it to trading without a real strategy and relying on hope. It urges traders to treat stop‑loss orders as non‑negotiable rules, with no exceptions. By consistently honoring these...

By Akil Stokes (Tier One Trading)
7 High-Probability Forex Trades This Week
VideoFeb 22, 2026

7 High-Probability Forex Trades This Week

The video outlines seven high‑probability forex trade setups across GBP/USD, USD/JPY, EUR/USD, USD/CAD, gold and silver, leveraging harmonic patterns, breakout continuations and Fibonacci confluence zones. It ties these opportunities to heightened market volatility stemming from recent tariff rulings and escalating...

By Akil Stokes (Tier One Trading)
From Long to Short in Seconds… The Stop & Reverse Method
VideoFeb 19, 2026

From Long to Short in Seconds… The Stop & Reverse Method

After a sluggish start to February, the forex market surged, prompting the trader to execute four trades in two days, including three winners. Two of those trades employed the Stop & Reverse method on the same currency pair, demonstrating a...

By Akil Stokes (Tier One Trading)
Stop Reading Candles… Start Reading STRENGTH vs WEAKNESS 🔥
VideoFeb 19, 2026

Stop Reading Candles… Start Reading STRENGTH vs WEAKNESS 🔥

Traders are urged to move beyond the simplistic red‑vs‑green candle view and focus on candle strength. The presenter explains three classifications—strong, weak, neutral—determined by the relationship between the body and the wicks. Strong bullish candles exhibit a large body that closes...

By Akil Stokes (Tier One Trading)
Best Safe Haven Asset in 2026?
VideoFeb 18, 2026

Best Safe Haven Asset in 2026?

In this episode of the Trading Coach podcast, host Kill Stokes addresses the surge in gold’s price and asks whether it remains the best safe‑haven asset for 2026. After a year‑long rally that more than doubled gold’s value from early...

By Akil Stokes (Tier One Trading)
Momentum Shift? Spot It BEFORE the Market Turns ⚡
VideoFeb 16, 2026

Momentum Shift? Spot It BEFORE the Market Turns ⚡

The video explains the rising wedge—a chart pattern that indicates a loss of momentum in an uptrend. Using a ball‑throwing analogy, the presenter shows how price initially climbs steeply before the upward thrust slows and the trajectory flattens, mirroring a...

By Akil Stokes (Tier One Trading)
How To Spot a Butterfly Pattern (Before It Reverses 🦋)
VideoFeb 15, 2026

How To Spot a Butterfly Pattern (Before It Reverses 🦋)

The video walks viewers through spotting a butterfly harmonic pattern, a high‑probability reversal setup, by anchoring the analysis on the initial X‑leg swing high to swing low. The instructor explains that when the price retraces to the 78.6% Fibonacci level of...

By Akil Stokes (Tier One Trading)
Gold Is Coiling… Ascending Triangle = BIG Breakout Coming? 🚀
VideoFeb 15, 2026

Gold Is Coiling… Ascending Triangle = BIG Breakout Coming? 🚀

The video dissects a developing ascending‑triangle formation on the 4‑hour gold chart, which emerged after the metal’s recent sharp correction. Unlike a classic triangle that follows an uptrend, this pattern is building on a down‑move, setting the stage for a...

By Akil Stokes (Tier One Trading)