Trading Psychology Series: WH Breathing

Send us Fan Mail What do you bring to the charts before you place your first trade? Your preparation, your mood, and the mental baggage from yesterday can all become part of today’s session. In this week’s Trading Psychology Series, I explore Wim Hof breathing as part of my pre-trade routine and share why I use it to feel more present before trading. We look at what happens in the body during the practice, research on reported energy and mental clarity, and the potential value of experiencing a stress response without automatically being overtaken by it. The trading connection is simple: practice noticing feelings, impulses, and urges without letting them decide your next action. This isn’t about competing over breath holds. It’s about exploring a tool that may fit your preparation away from the charts. This episode is educational, not medical advice. Practice only seated or lying down in a safe, dry place—never in or near water, while driving, or as preparation for an underwater breath hold. Do not combine it with face dunking. New Trading Psychology episodes every Wednesday. Follow Trading Ascension for practical tools to support your personal growth and journey toward profitable day trading. Support the show