YOUR DAILY HOSTS
Meet the experts guiding you every day on TopstepTV. Our hosts bring decades of trading experience, each offering unique insights to help you sharpen your skills and grow as a trader. Whether you’re tuning in for live broadcasts, seeking trading tips, or watching exclusive interviews, you’ll learn from some of the industry’s most successful professionals.
Michael began trading at 18, losing three $30K accounts. Afterward, he honed his skills in a simulated environment, becoming a professional prop trader. Michael has since helped thousands of traders learn safe trading while growing the industry’s #1 prop firm.
Eddie began his career at the CME in 1985 as a runner for Thomson McKinnon Futures. With over 13 years at Topstep, his guidance has helped traders build better habits and success. Check out his Funded Trader interviews and 80+ industry podcasts on YouTube.
John has 35+ years of futures trading experience, and is a founding team member at Topstep, he’s helped thousands of traders improve their performance. Explore his educational content on YouTube, or catch him on TopstepTV’s daily trading broadcast.
Andre has been a professional, full-time trader since 2006 and was a clerk on The CBOT floor before then. He trades primarily equity, currency, and fixed-income futures, and has been with Topstep since its founding. Catch him on TopstepTV pretty much everyday!
Mick has 20+ years of futures trading experience, starting on the CME floor in Grains before transitioning to discretionary screen trading. He also worked as a market maker for a proprietary trading firm before joining Topstep in 2015 as Risk Manager.
Jack traded Treasury spreads for 7 years at two major Chicago prop firms before shifting to his passion for internet content. With degrees in economics and business, he enjoys analyzing market trends and presenting them in an engaging way.
John has 20 years of futures trading experience. He started in 2001 with a high-volume market-making group, managing large positions in 30-year Bonds and 10-year Treasury Notes. He joined Topstep in 2019, where he’s a regular contributor to TopstepTV.
Robert has been trading since 2002 and began day trading full-time in 2017 with stocks and crypto, switching to futures in 2018. He focuses on intraday, short-term trades in NQ, ES, RTY, and YM, using the “Occam’s Razor” approach.
Nick, aka Dolbytime, is a long-time Trading Combine veteran and Topstep member. He started in 2012 and has been funded multiple times trading Crude Oil. Passionate about trading psychology, he enjoys discussing ways traders can improve their mental edge.
Ben has been trading for 4 years, focusing on Futures for the past 18 months starting with the Trading Combine. His strategy blends intraday trends and Volume Price Analysis. He joined Topstep in June 2023 to support traders who reach a Live Funded Account.
THE PERFORMANCE COACHES
Topstep’s performance coaches are dedicated to helping you elevate your trading. From mindset to technical strategies, they’re here to provide the guidance you need to unlock your potential. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced trader, their expertise will support your journey to success.
Topstep’s #1 Trader
Coach Dakota is known for his NQ futures and options strategies. After turning a $120k loss into a profitable career over 14 years, he founded “Slow Markets,” a TopstepTV segment where he mentors traders to take control of their financial future.
#MindsetHunters
Coach Ray “Wildebeast Trader” Trounday has 25+ years of trading experience, starting in futures in 2017. Known for his trade location skills, Ray focuses on order flow, supply and demand, and Volume Profile. He primarily trades CL and GC as well as ES, NQ, and YM.
#Lunaticks
Coach Jay brings 8 years of market experience, including time spent in the Trading Combine and Funded Account. Drawing from his background as a basketball coach, Jay creates tailored trading plans, focusing on both technical skills and the mindset for success.
#MarketMakers
Coach Vincent has 20+ years of trading experience, specializing in Market Profile, Technical Analysis, Delta, Volume, Open Interest, and Market Flow. He primarily trades ES, GC, CL, and 6E. He’s focused on trading psychology, and enjoys using an emotional trade journal.
#Profiteers
Coach Paul has 40+ years of trading experience, including 20 years on the Chicago Board of Trade floor and 20+ years trading electronically. As a seasoned trader his coaching style draws from two decades of coaching high school basketball.
#PitRaiders
Coach HOOP is a veteran trader and friend of Topstep, he’s a daily viewer and often seen in Live Chat on TopstepTV. With nearly 14 years at the CME, he shares his floor experience and stories. He’s now a Topstep coach, leading his own VIP cohort.
