Episode 5 – Part 1: Surviving the Worst Trades Possible
In this part of Episode 5 of The Trading Battle, traders Chris and Casey faced a truly diabolical challenge: executing trades they expected to fail. Tasked with picking “terrible” trades for each other, they had to hold these positions for 10 minutes without stops or targets, navigating the chaos of live Non-Farm Payroll (NFP) data releases.
Chris’s Picks for Casey:
- EUR/CHF (Euro/Swiss Franc)
- USD/MXN (US Dollar/Mexican Peso)
- CHF/JPY (Swiss Franc/Japanese Yen)
Casey’s Picks for Chris:
- CAD/JPY (Canadian Dollar/Japanese Yen) – Short
- GBP/JPY (British Pound/Japanese Yen) – Short
- NZD/CAD (New Zealand Dollar/Canadian Dollar) – Long
This challenge tested their ability to adapt under pressure, demonstrating mental agility and risk management when facing unexpected outcomes. As NFP numbers hit, the market’s volatility exposed the flaws and opportunities in each “terrible” trade, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats.
The video highlights the importance of composure, creativity, and strategy—even when saddled with the most unfavourable setups. Tune in to see how each trader fared and whether they managed to turn the trades around
