John McDowell

John McDowell

Trading Educator & Content Contributor

John McDowell is the Lead Content Strategist at TradingSim. His journey into day trading began in 2016 after conversations with a retired hedge fund manager. John is passionate about teaching and educating traders, curating content that helps others succeed in the stock market.

john@tradingsim.com

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The Ultimate Guide to Futures Trading Simulators: Master the Market Risk-Free [Updated May 2026]

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The Reality of Trading Fu tures

Are you struggling to gain real market experience without risking your hard-earned capital? You aren't alone....

Futures Trading Strategies Intro to Futures Index Futures Futures Day Trading Futures Strategies Futures Contracts
The Ultimate Guide to Futures Trading Simulators: Master the Market Risk-Free [Updated May 2026]

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What Does Capitulate Mean in Trading? [Updated May 2026]

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The word capitulate means to give up or stop trying. It’s easy to see how this would apply to trading, especially considering the current market...

Day Trading Basics Day Trading Terms
What Does Capitulate Mean in Trading? [Updated May 2026]

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Can You Short Crypto? Yes, and Here's How [Updated May 2026]

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If you're thinking of shorting crypto, you're not alone. With the recent volatility in the markets in 2022, many investors are looking for ways to...

Crypto
Can You Short Crypto? Yes, and Here's How [Updated May 2026]
6 Reliable Bullish Candlestick Pattern | TradingSim

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6 Reliable Bullish Candlestick Pattern [Updated May 2026]

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A proper education in price action wouldn’t be complete without understanding when, how, and where to go long on a stock. Especially using bullish ...

Candlesticks Day Trading Basics Candlestick Patterns
6 Reliable Bullish Candlestick Pattern [Updated May 2026]
8 Best Bearish Candlestick Patterns for Day Trading | TradingSim

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8 Best Bearish Candlestick Patterns for Day Trading [Free Cheat Sheet!] [Updated May 2026]

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Recently, we discussed the general history of candlesticks and their patterns in a prior post. We also have a great tutorial on the most reliable...

Candlesticks Chart Patterns Candlestick Patterns
8 Best Bearish Candlestick Patterns for Day Trading [Free Cheat Sheet!] [Updated May 2026]

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The Death Cross in Stock Trading Explained [Updated May 2026]

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There are two longer-term moving average crossovers that are most famous or infamous among traders. Depending on the type of investor or trader, one...

Chart Patterns
The Death Cross in Stock Trading Explained [Updated May 2026]
The 2008 Short Squeeze | TradingSim

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The Epic Volkswagen Short Squeeze Explained [Updated May 2026]

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The Volkswagen short squeeze of 2008 was epic. Only a few times in history has a stock rocketed that quickly and violently to jaw-dropping prices....

Short Selling
The Epic Volkswagen Short Squeeze Explained [Updated May 2026]
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