Lumeric Trading Series

Why Most Traders Fail and What Actually Works

Day Trading Futures: A Practitioner's Guide for Independent Traders is a clear, research-based guide to day trading futures, written for everyday traders who want consistency instead of hype. It focuses on futures market mechanics, risk management, probability-based decision making, and trader psychology—the core elements behind professional trading performance.

You will learn: 

  • How futures contracts and market participants interact?
  • Why most retail traders lose, and how to avoid common structural mistakes?
  • How to apply risk management and position sizing correctly?
  • How volatility, order flow, and market structure affect trade outcomes?
  • How trader psychology influences consistency and decision-making?


Organized as a practitioner-focused textbook, the book includes clear explanations, charts, case studies, callouts, and key takeaways to reinforce learning. It is designed as a long-term reference as skills develop.


Whether you are new to futures trading, a retail trader seeking structure, or an independent trader refining your edge, this book provides a professional framework for trading with discipline, intention, and consistency.
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