Trading from First Principles
A sequential path through the knowledge graph. Each module builds on the previous — start at M0 and follow the connections.
What Is Trading, Really
Pragmatism over theory, empirical verification, epistemic humility.
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How Markets Work
Market as process, price as record, complex systems, emergence, feedback loops.
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Price Action Fundamentals
Candlestick anatomy, market structure, support/resistance, multi-timeframe.
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Volume and Order Flow
Volume profiles, OBV, VWAP, order flow interpretation.
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Indicators as Lenses
Technical indicators as filters, not signals. Three categories of lenses.
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Market Regimes
Trending vs ranging, volatility regimes, macro environment identification.
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Risk Management
Asymmetry of loss, fixed fractional sizing, survival vs growth tension.
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Derivatives Foundations
Futures, options, Greeks, and their role in market analysis.
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Statistical Thinking
Base rates, distributions, significance testing, and quantitative reasoning.
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Psychology and Decision Making
Cognitive biases, emotional regulation, and decision frameworks.
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Building a Strategy
Setup anatomy: context filter + trigger + confirmation + target.
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Backtesting and Validation
Testing methodology, overfitting, walk-forward analysis, review cycles.
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The Meta-Game
Building your model: asset, timeframe, schedule, indicators, setups, documentation.
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