Al Hill

Al Hill

Co-Founder & CEO, TradingSim

Alton Hill is the Co-Founder of TradingSim with over 18 years of trading experience. He completed the Design Thinking Bootcamp at Stanford’s D.School and brings expertise in Product Development to create the best trading simulation experience. His strategy focuses on trend-following systems, targeting high-volatility stocks with strong primary trends using the 15-minute chart.

Harami Candlestick Strategies | TradingSim

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4 Powerful Harami Candlestick Trading Strategies [Updated May 2026]

Key takeaways — Updated May 2026 A harami is a two-candle reversal pattern where the second candle's body is fully contained within the prior ...

4 Powerful Harami Candlestick Trading Strategies [Updated May 2026]
Day Trading Setups | TradingSim

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Day Trading Setups – 6 Classic Formations [Updated May 2026]

Key takeaways — Updated May 2026 A day trading setup is a repeatable price and volume condition that signals a higher-probability entry — not a ...

Day Trading Setups – 6 Classic Formations [Updated May 2026]
Three White Soldiers | TradingSim

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Three White Soldiers: 3 Things You Must Consider Before Trading [Updated May 2026]

The Three White Soldiers pattern is a popular bullish candlestick pattern. It is fairly easy for most traders to spot in real time given the 3 large ...

Three White Soldiers: 3 Things You Must Consider Before Trading [Updated May 2026]
5 Key Differences between Futures and Forward Contracts | TradingSim

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5 Key Differences Between Futures and Forward Contracts [Updated May 2026]

Futures and forward contracts are derivatives, which on paper look similar. It’s a simple mistake to make since futures and forward contracts both ...

5 Key Differences Between Futures and Forward Contracts [Updated May 2026]
How to trade a Dead Cat Bounce | TradingSim

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How to Trade the Dead Cat Bounce [Updated May 2026]

In this article, we will cover how to trade the dead cat bounce pattern, which is often a trap for traders looking to get long.

How to Trade the Dead Cat Bounce [Updated May 2026]

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Sharpe Ratio – 6 Things You Need to Know [Updated May 2026]

In this article, I will cover the Sharpe ratio indicator and if it’s something you can use to track your trading performance. While this ratio is ...

Sharpe Ratio – 6 Things You Need to Know [Updated May 2026]