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.

Alligator Indicator versus the Triple EMA | TradingSim

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Alligator Indicator versus the Triple EMA [Updated September 2026]

Picture of Al Hill Al Hill : September 18, 2026

If you are a fan of trading with moving averages and unfamiliar with the alligator indicator, get ready for a pleasant surprise. In this article, we ...

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Alligator Indicator versus the Triple EMA [Updated September 2026]
TradingSim replay workspace showing AMZN on September 4, 2026 with charts, order ticket, and Time and Sales panel

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Level 2 and Time & Sales Practice in a Simulator

Picture of Al Hill Al Hill : September 18, 2026

I have already written a full guide to reading Level 2 quotes and another on interpreting the Time and Sales window. Both explain what the panels ...

Level 2 and Time & Sales Practice in a Simulator
Stock Float Explained | TradingSim

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Understanding Stock Float and Its Impact on Stock Price [Updated September 2026]

Picture of Al Hill Al Hill : September 14, 2026

Stock float is one of the most important metrics that can influence the price of a security. While it can be a confusing term to understand as a ...

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Understanding Stock Float and Its Impact on Stock Price [Updated September 2026]

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Pink Sheets - Introduction to Pink Sheets and Why They Exist [Updated September 2026]

Picture of Al Hill Al Hill : September 14, 2026

Pink sheets might remind you of a piece of pink paper used for taking notes or memos.

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Pink Sheets - Introduction to Pink Sheets and Why They Exist [Updated September 2026]
200 Day Simple Moving Average | TradingSim

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Best Strategies to Use with the 200-Day Simple Moving Average [Updated September 2026]

Picture of Al Hill Al Hill : September 14, 2026

Key Takeaways The 200-day SMA averages the last 200 closing prices and is the most widely watched long-term trend line in equities. The basic rule is ...

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Best Strategies to Use with the 200-Day Simple Moving Average [Updated September 2026]
Monitors Needed for Day Trading | TradingSim

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How Many Monitors Do I Need for Day Trading? [Updated September 2026]

Picture of Al Hill Al Hill : September 14, 2026

Key Takeaways One monitor is enough to day trade profitably. Most traders add screens to feel busy, not because the extra screen improves a decision. ...

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How Many Monitors Do I Need for Day Trading? [Updated September 2026]
TradingSim Next Gen replay workspace showing E-mini S&P 500 futures on September 10, 2026 with charts, order ticket, and Time and Sales

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Passing a Futures Evaluation: A 30-Day Replay Plan

Picture of Al Hill Al Hill : September 14, 2026

I have already written about why you should rebuild a prop firm evaluation inside a simulator before you pay for one. The question I kept getting ...

Passing a Futures Evaluation: A 30-Day Replay Plan
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