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.

Pivot Points in Day Trading | TradingSim

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Day Trading with Pivot Points: Levels, Setups & Formulas [Updated April 2026]

Picture of Al Hill Al Hill : April 20, 2026

Today we will dive deep into the significance of Pivot Points for day trading. When you finish reading this article, you will understand the 5...

Day Trading for Beginners Trend Indicators
Day Trading with Pivot Points: Levels, Setups & Formulas [Updated April 2026]
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15 min read

Trading Journal Template: Free Excel, Google Sheets & Notion Templates for Traders

Picture of Al Hill Al Hill : April 20, 2026

There was a time — and I'm not proud of this — when I'd finish a trading day, close my screens, and have zero idea why I'd lost money. I mean, I had...

Trading Journal Template: Free Excel, Google Sheets & Notion Templates for Traders
Swing High and Swing Low | TradingSim

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Swing High and Swing Low: Trend Trading Guide [Updated April 2026]

Picture of Al Hill Al Hill : April 19, 2026

Swing high and swing low; you might have heard the term being used many times, especially among day traders. If you have been confused by what this...

Intro to Chart Patterns
Swing High and Swing Low: Trend Trading Guide [Updated April 2026]
50 Day Moving Average Guidelines | TradingSim

11 min read

The 50-Day Moving Average: Guide, Setups & Golden Cross [Updated April 2026]

Picture of Al Hill Al Hill : April 19, 2026

The 50-day moving average indicator is one of the most important and commonly used tools in stock trading. Considered an “intermediate-term”...

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The 50-Day Moving Average: Guide, Setups & Golden Cross [Updated April 2026]

10 min read

The Descending Triangle Pattern - Learn 5 Simple Trading Strategies [Updated April 2026]

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Chart Patterns
The Descending Triangle Pattern - Learn 5 Simple Trading Strategies [Updated April 2026]
Candlestick chart showing 7 swing trading entry points with glowing green indicators on a dark background

13 min read

7 Swing Trading Strategies That Actually Work [2026 Guide]

Picture of Al Hill Al Hill : April 5, 2026

Swing trades held for 2-10 days captured 68% of the S&P 500's total return over the last decade, according to analysis from J.P. Morgan's equity...

Swing Trading Strategies
7 Swing Trading Strategies That Actually Work [2026 Guide]

15 min read

Day Trading for Beginners: The Complete Guide to Getting Started in 2026

Picture of Al Hill Al Hill : March 23, 2026
Last Updated: April 2, 2026

Last updated: March 2026 | Reading time: 18 min

Day Trading for Beginners: The Complete Guide to Getting Started in 2026
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