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A library of Turtle Trading content: breakout rules, ATR risk, market adaptations (stocks/crypto/forex/futures), and the thinking behind the Turtelli dashboard.
Read these if you want practical, rule-based trading guides with a casual tone—no hype, just how to size risk, follow breakouts, and stay disciplined.
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Turtle Trading Explained: The Complete Beginner Guide (Rules, Mindset, Markets)
14 minTurtle Trading is the “boring on purpose” breakout strategy that tries to catch big trends. Here’s the origin story, the rules, and how to not faceplant as a beginner.
Donchian Channels for Traders: How to Use Breakout Levels Correctly
12 minDonchian channels are “new-high/new-low” breakouts in a clean suit. Here’s how to trade them without getting chopped into salad by whipsaws.
Turtle System 1 vs System 2: Which Breakout Rules Fit Your Personality?
11 minSystem 1 is faster and noisier. System 2 is slower and steadier. Here’s how they differ (and which one you’ll actually stick with).
ATR for Turtle Trading: Stops, Targets, and Volatility Position Sizing
13 minATR is the “seatbelt” of Turtle Trading. It helps size positions, set stops, and survive volatility without doing a dramatic backflip off your equity curve.
Why Trend Following Works: The Market Psychology Behind Breakouts
12 minTrend following looks too simple… which makes people suspicious. Here’s the human behavior (and market structure) that keeps breakouts alive.
Turtle Trading in Stocks: How to Apply Breakouts Without Overtrading
13 minStocks are great for Turtle Trading… until earnings day launches your stop into orbit. Here’s how to trade stock breakouts with fewer nasty surprises.
Turtle Trading in Crypto: Adapting Breakouts for 24/7 Markets
12 minCrypto never sleeps and neither do your charts. Here’s how to adapt Turtle breakouts to 24/7 markets without turning your risk management into confetti.
Turtle Trading in Forex: Breakouts, Spreads, and Session Effects
12 minForex is liquid, global, and full of spread tricks. Here’s how to run Turtle breakouts with spread-aware expectations and fewer “why did I lose?” moments.
Turtle Trading in Futures: The Original Playground (and What Changed)
14 minFutures are where Turtle Trading grew up: diversified markets, clean trends, and real leverage. Here’s how it works today (and what to watch out for).