Veteran Trader: Scott Pulcini
In this episode of the Market Mamas trader psychology podcast, futures trader and host Becky Gaskell speaks with Scott Pulcini, founder of ScottPulciniTrader.com, about trading discipline, risk management, emotional control, and building an edge that can adapt to changing markets. Scott explains why daily loss limits matter, how tilt can derail even experienced traders, and how he uses order flow, liquidity, iceberg orders, and market structure to guide his trading decisions. Drawing on decades of experience, Scott shares his journey from the Chicago Board of Trade to becoming a successful electronic futures trader, overcoming major setbacks, and rebuilding his career using Bookmap and CME Market by Order (MBO) data. His story offers practical lessons on resilience, discipline, and long-term success in the markets.