Guillaume Gliozzo's Trading Journey
Trader Interview: Guillaume Gliozzo on Trading Experience, Strategy, and Market Insights
Trader Snapshot
Name | Guillaume Gliozzo |
Experience | 20+ years |
Background | Former Oil Trader in Houston Fuel Swap Broker in London |
Trading Style | Short-term Day Trader / Scalper |
Preferred Assets | Indices (DAX, US30), Gold |
Assets Avoided | Oil (despite his background), choppy Forex pairs |
Key Tool | ChatGPT for analysis support and crosschecking strategies |
Daily Routine | Focuses on first two hours of market open (DAX @ 8:00 AM UK, US30 @ 2:30 PM UK) |
Risk Mgmt | Prefers small position sizes to allow for high win rate, rather than strict stop-loss discipline |
Guillaume Gliozzo's Trading Journey
Introduction
In this interview, Guillaume Gliozzo, an experienced trader with more than 20 years in financial markets, shares insights from his long career in trading, brokerage, and market analysis across the UK, France, and the United States. Guillaume Gliozzo discusses his personal trading journey, preferred trading strategies, market observations, and how modern tools such as AI and ChatGPT are influencing the trading landscape.
Professional Background and Trading Journey
Guillaume Gliozzo spent more than two decades working abroad before returning to France in 2022. His career began around 25 years ago when he started working as a credit analyst in the oil and gas division of a French bank in Houston, USA.
Over time, Guillaume Gliozzo transitioned into different trading-related roles, including:
- Middle office positions
- Trader assistant roles
- Derivatives trader specializing in WTI crude oil and Brent
Later, after the 2007–2008 subprime financial crisis, the Houston office closed and Guillaume Gliozzo moved to London. There, he worked as a broker in the swap market for approximately 14 years until 2020.
Since 2020, Guillaume Gliozzo has been trading full-time, managing both personal trading capital and other trading accounts.
Market Observations and Industry Insights
Drawing from decades of experience, Guillaume Gliozzo highlights how dramatically the trading industry has evolved.
Access to Trading
Twenty-five years ago, retail traders had limited access to trading platforms and educational resources. Today, the situation is very different, with online platforms and learning materials widely available.
The “Smart Money” Concept
According to Guillaume Gliozzo, the concept of “smart money” is often misunderstood.
- Approximately 30% of professional traders achieve consistent profitability.
- The remaining 70% struggle to maintain long-term profitability.
He also notes that historically brokers often made more money than traders, largely due to their advantageous position in the market.
Institutional Trading
Banks and large institutions often trade in very small increments but with extremely large capital, which allows them to influence market liquidity.
Guillaume Gliozzo also observes that the forex market tends to be mean-reverting and choppy, making it less ideal for very short-term scalping strategies compared to indices.
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Funded Trader ProgramTrading Style and Strategy
Guillaume Gliozzo focuses mainly on short-term trading strategies, particularly scalping and day trading.
He prefers to avoid:
- Swing trading
- Holding positions overnight
Preferred Assets
According to Guillaume Gliozzo, the best assets for short-term trading include:
- US30 (Dow Jones)
- DAX
- Gold
These markets typically offer clearer trends and stronger volatility, particularly during market openings.
Technical Tools Used
Guillaume Gliozzo uses several technical indicators in his trading strategy:
- 200 SMA (Simple Moving Average) on daily charts to determine the trend direction
- 90 EMA on 1-minute charts for entry and exit signals
- Fibonacci retracement levels
- Daily pivot points
- ATR (Average True Range) for setting profit targets
His entry strategy involves waiting for candles to close above or below key EMAs and placing stop orders during pullbacks.
Trading Sessions
Guillaume Gliozzo primarily trades during the first two hours after major market openings, such as:
- European session (Frankfurt open at 9:00 a.m.)
- US session (3:30 p.m. CET)
Risk Management and Trading Psychology
Risk management is a core part of Guillaume Gliozzo’s trading philosophy.
Instead of using large position sizes, he prefers smaller positions with consistent profit targets.
Key aspects of his approach include:
- Maintaining a high win rate (around 90%)
- Targeting small profits, such as 10 points on indices
- Avoiding excessive position sizes
Guillaume Gliozzo emphasizes that retail traders must simultaneously act as:
- Trader
- Dealer
- Risk manager
He also advises traders to remain humble, patient, and disciplined, while investing significant time observing markets.
Use of AI and Technology
Like many modern traders, Guillaume Gliozzo has experimented with AI tools such as ChatGPT.
He uses AI primarily for:
- Cross-checking analysis
- Validating market observations
- Reviewing chart patterns
However, Guillaume Gliozzo stresses that AI should not replace human decision-making.
He believes the best trading approach combines:
- Mechanical rules
- Discretionary judgment
- Experience and intuition
Although interested in algorithmic trading and Expert Advisors (EAs), Guillaume Gliozzo notes that developing such systems requires programming skills and reliable market data.
Advice for New Retail Traders
Based on his long experience, Guillaume Gliozzo offers several key recommendations for beginner traders.
Focus on Education
Use high-quality free educational resources but remain selective and critical of the information available online.
Choose the Right Market
Beginners should avoid complex or highly volatile markets such as oil.
Instead, Guillaume Gliozzo recommends focusing on:
- Gold
- Indices
- Major European forex pairs
Risk Management
Proper risk management is essential. Traders should:
- Use small position sizes
- Apply manageable stop losses
- Avoid excessive leverage
Discipline and Patience
Guillaume Gliozzo stresses that trading is not a quick way to make money.
Success requires:
- Time
- Discipline
- Continuous learning
There is no universal strategy or “magic formula” for success.
Career Timeline of Guillaume Gliozzo
Year | Career Milestone |
|---|---|
~1998–1999 | Credit analyst in French bank (Houston) |
Early 2000s | Middle office role |
2006 | Became derivatives trader (WTI & Brent) |
2007–2008 | Subprime crisis closes Houston office |
2008–2020 | Broker in London swap market |
2020 | Began full-time personal trading |
2023–2024 | Incorporating AI tools into trading |
Audacity Capital's trading platform
Choose Your Trading PlatformKey Terms & Definitions
Term | Definition/Context |
|---|---|
A short-term trading strategy aiming for small profits on quick trades | |
Mean Reversion | Market tendency to revert to a mean or average price |
SMA (Simple Moving Average) | A technical indicator used to identify trend direction |
EMA (Exponential Moving Average) | A moving average that gives more weight to recent prices |
ATR (Average True Range) | Indicator measuring market volatility |
Pivot Points | Support and resistance levels used for intraday trading |
Stop Loss | Predefined price level to limit losses on a trade |
EA (Expert Advisor) | |
Smart Money | Concept referring to trades placed by informed or institutional traders |
Key Insights
- Trading success depends heavily on individual personality and discipline.
- Indices and gold often provide better short-term trading opportunities than forex.
- Risk management and small position sizing are essential for long-term survival in markets.
- AI tools like ChatGPT can assist analysis but cannot replace human judgment.
- The trading industry has evolved significantly, giving retail traders greater access but still requiring dedication and experience.
Certification
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Designed to reduce stress by removing deadlines 👍 Unlimited trading period for Challenge, Verification and Live stages.
1st and 2nd Steps:
You only need to trade on 4 different days. A trading day is defined as a day when at least one position is opened.
Live account:
No minimum trading days
The Daily Drawdown resets every day at midnight (MT5 server time – GMT+2 / GMT+3 depending on Daylight Saving Time).
It is calculated as 7.5% (5% for Verification and live stage) of the account’s balance or equity at rollover, whichever is higher.
Your equity cannot fall by more than 7.5% (5% for the 2nd step and live stage) in a single trading day. Once the day resets, a new limit is set based on your updated balance or equity, following a static-based model.
Example:
Account balance at rollover: $120,000
Daily Drawdown (7.5%) → $9,000 → Equity must not fall below $111,000 that day.
If equity or the balance rises to $130,000 by the next rollover, the new daily drawdown will be $9,750 (7.5% of 130,000).
The Absolute Drawdown (Maximum Drawdown) is 15% (or 10% for the 2nd step and live stage) of the initial account balance and remains fixed throughout the challenge.
If either the daily or absolute drawdown is breached, the account will be terminated.
Example: Account balance: $120,000
Absolute Drawdown (15%) → $18,000 → The account will be closed if equity drops below $102,000.
The profit target is 10% on the Challenge stage and 5% on the Verification stage. Achieving these targets while following the rules will qualify you for a Live account
Profit sharing starts at 75%, you can reach up to 90% with consistent performances in line with our scaling plan.
Once on Live stage, traders can request withdrawals biweekly (every 14 days). After the request is approved, traders will receive the profit share in their wallet on the same day.
Once traders earn a payout, they'll be eligible for a Reward Bonus equal to the initial registration fee. This will be included with the first payout from the Ability Live.
Not anymore
You may hold trades over the weekend and trade during news events. Simply avoid opening, closing or adding to positions within 3 minutes before or after any high impact news release or speech, as that can be identified as excessive risk.
EAs are allowed if they follow our prohibited-strategy rules and are not sourced from third-party signals. Please see our prohibited trading practices here.
Copy trading is allowed between your own accounts within Audacity Capital. Copying from an external account is allowed only if the account belongs to you. Third-party copying is not permitted.
Select Program:
Select Account Size
phase 1
Max Drawdown
$750
Based on Initial Balance
Total Loss 15%
Daily loss: 7.5%
Profit Target
$500
Based on Balance
Target : 10%
phase 2
Max Drawdown
$500
Based on Initial Balance
Total Loss 10%
Daily loss: 5%
Profit Target
$250
Based on Balance
Target : 5%
live
Max Drawdown
$500
Based on Initial Balance
Total Loss 10%
Daily loss: 5%
Profit Target
More than 10%
Less than 10%
Challenge
Designed to reduce stress by removing deadlines 👍 Unlimited trading period for Challenge, Verification and Live stages.
1st and 2nd Steps:
You only need to trade on 4 different days. A trading day is defined as a day when at least one position is opened.
Live account:
No minimum trading days
The Daily Drawdown resets every day at midnight (MT5 server time – GMT+2 / GMT+3 depending on Daylight Saving Time).
It is calculated as 7.5% (5% for Verification and live stage) of the account’s balance or equity at rollover, whichever is higher.
Your equity cannot fall by more than 7.5% (5% for the 2nd step and live stage) in a single trading day. Once the day resets, a new limit is set based on your updated balance or equity, following a static-based model.
Example:
Account balance at rollover: $120,000
Daily Drawdown (7.5%) → $9,000 → Equity must not fall below $111,000 that day.
If equity or the balance rises to $130,000 by the next rollover, the new daily drawdown will be $9,750 (7.5% of 130,000).
The Absolute Drawdown (Maximum Drawdown) is 15% (or 10% for the 2nd step and live stage) of the initial account balance and remains fixed throughout the challenge.
If either the daily or absolute drawdown is breached, the account will be terminated.
Example: Account balance: $120,000
Absolute Drawdown (15%) → $18,000 → The account will be closed if equity drops below $102,000.
The profit target is 10% on the Challenge stage and 5% on the Verification stage. Achieving these targets while following the rules will qualify you for a Live account
Profit sharing starts at 75%, you can reach up to 90% with consistent performances in line with our scaling plan.
Once on Live stage, traders can request withdrawals biweekly (every 14 days). After the request is approved, traders will receive the profit share in their wallet on the same day.
Once traders earn a payout, they'll be eligible for a Reward Bonus equal to the initial registration fee. This will be included with the first payout from the Ability Live.
Not anymore
You may hold trades over the weekend and trade during news events. Simply avoid opening, closing or adding to positions within 3 minutes before or after any high impact news release or speech, as that can be identified as excessive risk.
EAs are allowed if they follow our prohibited-strategy rules and are not sourced from third-party signals. Please see our prohibited trading practices here.
Copy trading is allowed between your own accounts within Audacity Capital. Copying from an external account is allowed only if the account belongs to you. Third-party copying is not permitted.
Select Program:
Select Account Size
phase 1
Max Drawdown
$750
Based on Initial Balance
Total Loss 15%
Daily loss: 7.5%
Profit Target
$500
Based on Balance
Target : 10%
phase 2
Max Drawdown
$500
Based on Initial Balance
Total Loss 10%
Daily loss: 5%
Profit Target
$250
Based on Balance
Target : 5%
live
Max Drawdown
$500
Based on Initial Balance
Total Loss 10%
Daily loss: 5%
Profit Target
More than 10%
Less than 10%
Designed to reduce stress by removing deadlines 👍 Unlimited trading period for Challenge, Verification and Live stages.
1st and 2nd Steps:
You only need to trade on 4 different days. A trading day is defined as a day when at least one position is opened.
Live account:
No minimum trading days
The Daily Drawdown resets every day at midnight (MT5 server time – GMT+2 / GMT+3 depending on Daylight Saving Time).
It is calculated as 7.5% (5% for Verification and live stage) of the account’s balance or equity at rollover, whichever is higher.
Your equity cannot fall by more than 7.5% (5% for the 2nd step and live stage) in a single trading day. Once the day resets, a new limit is set based on your updated balance or equity, following a static-based model.
Example:
Account balance at rollover: $120,000
Daily Drawdown (7.5%) → $9,000 → Equity must not fall below $111,000 that day.
If equity or the balance rises to $130,000 by the next rollover, the new daily drawdown will be $9,750 (7.5% of 130,000).
The Absolute Drawdown (Maximum Drawdown) is 15% (or 10% for the 2nd step and live stage) of the initial account balance and remains fixed throughout the challenge.
If either the daily or absolute drawdown is breached, the account will be terminated.
Example: Account balance: $120,000
Absolute Drawdown (15%) → $18,000 → The account will be closed if equity drops below $102,000.
The profit target is 10% on the Challenge stage and 5% on the Verification stage. Achieving these targets while following the rules will qualify you for a Live account
Profit sharing starts at 75%, you can reach up to 90% with consistent performances in line with our scaling plan.
Once on Live stage, traders can request withdrawals biweekly (every 14 days). After the request is approved, traders will receive the profit share in their wallet on the same day.
Once traders earn a payout, they'll be eligible for a Reward Bonus equal to the initial registration fee. This will be included with the first payout from the Ability Live.
Not anymore
You may hold trades over the weekend and trade during news events. Simply avoid opening, closing or adding to positions within 3 minutes before or after any high impact news release or speech, as that can be identified as excessive risk.
EAs are allowed if they follow our prohibited-strategy rules and are not sourced from third-party signals. Please see our prohibited trading practices here.
Copy trading is allowed between your own accounts within Audacity Capital. Copying from an external account is allowed only if the account belongs to you. Third-party copying is not permitted.
Select Program:
Select Account Size
phase 1
Max Drawdown
$750
Based on Initial Balance
Total Loss 15%
Daily loss: 7.5%
Profit Target
$500
Based on Balance
Target : 10%
phase 2
Max Drawdown
$500
Based on Initial Balance
Total Loss 10%
Daily loss: 5%
Profit Target
$250
Based on Balance
Target : 5%
live
Max Drawdown
$500
Based on Initial Balance
Total Loss 10%
Daily loss: 5%
Profit Target
More than 10%
Less than 10%
Designed to reduce stress by removing deadlines 👍 Unlimited trading period for Challenge, Verification and Live stages.
1st and 2nd Steps:
You only need to trade on 4 different days. A trading day is defined as a day when at least one position is opened.
Live account:
No minimum trading days
The Daily Drawdown resets every day at midnight (MT5 server time – GMT+2 / GMT+3 depending on Daylight Saving Time).
It is calculated as 7.5% (5% for Verification and live stage) of the account’s balance or equity at rollover, whichever is higher.
Your equity cannot fall by more than 7.5% (5% for the 2nd step and live stage) in a single trading day. Once the day resets, a new limit is set based on your updated balance or equity, following a static-based model.
Example:
Account balance at rollover: $120,000
Daily Drawdown (7.5%) → $9,000 → Equity must not fall below $111,000 that day.
If equity or the balance rises to $130,000 by the next rollover, the new daily drawdown will be $9,750 (7.5% of 130,000).
The Absolute Drawdown (Maximum Drawdown) is 15% (or 10% for the 2nd step and live stage) of the initial account balance and remains fixed throughout the challenge.
If either the daily or absolute drawdown is breached, the account will be terminated.
Example: Account balance: $120,000
Absolute Drawdown (15%) → $18,000 → The account will be closed if equity drops below $102,000.
The profit target is 10% on the Challenge stage and 5% on the Verification stage. Achieving these targets while following the rules will qualify you for a Live account
Profit sharing starts at 75%, you can reach up to 90% with consistent performances in line with our scaling plan.
Once on Live stage, traders can request withdrawals biweekly (every 14 days). After the request is approved, traders will receive the profit share in their wallet on the same day.
Once traders earn a payout, they'll be eligible for a Reward Bonus equal to the initial registration fee. This will be included with the first payout from the Ability Live.
Not anymore
You may hold trades over the weekend and trade during news events. Simply avoid opening, closing or adding to positions within 3 minutes before or after any high impact news release or speech, as that can be identified as excessive risk.
EAs are allowed if they follow our prohibited-strategy rules and are not sourced from third-party signals. Please see our prohibited trading practices here.
Copy trading is allowed between your own accounts within Audacity Capital. Copying from an external account is allowed only if the account belongs to you. Third-party copying is not permitted.
Select Program:
Select Account Size
phase 1
Max Drawdown
$750
Based on Initial Balance
Total Loss 15%
Daily loss: 7.5%
Profit Target
$500
Based on Balance
Target : 10%
phase 2
Max Drawdown
$500
Based on Initial Balance
Total Loss 10%
Daily loss: 5%
Profit Target
$250
Based on Balance
Target : 5%
live
Max Drawdown
$500
Based on Initial Balance
Total Loss 10%
Daily loss: 5%
Profit Target
More than 10%
Less than 10%
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