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Entrepreneur
09-06-2025
- Business
- Entrepreneur
The Rise of Anish Singh Thakur: The Boomingbulls Story
"I never make any scripts. I just go there, use my real-time experience, and then give them the best knowledge and value," said Anish. You're reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. When Anish Singh Thakur first dipped his toes into the volatile waters of cryptocur rency back in 2017, he wasn't thinking about building India's most followed trad ing education platform. Like many others, he was simply a young man swept up in the Bitcoin boom. "We all got excited and we invested in Bitcoin," he recalls. "I made a lot of money... 10 lakh rupees, which is a good amount in India when you're young." At the time, Anish wasn't even trading himself. He had handed his capital to a friend and shared the profits. It was fast, easy money—until it wasn't. "Suddenly a bear cycle came and everything crashed down," he says. "Not everything was lost, but it went downhill." That initial success followed by sharp losses was a crash course in market reality. It also marked the beginning of Anish's transformation from an excited speculator into a system-driven trader and educator with a global vision. Post-crypto, he moved to the Indian stock market. But here too, he ran into trouble. "People were calling, saying, 'Just deposit money, and we will trade for you.' I trusted them, put money in my account, and again, I made profits first, but then they made losses." The cycle repeated, each time more punishing. "Somebody called me again. I deposited a lot of money. I lost everything again," he recounts. Burned and bitter, Anish realized there was only one way for ward; he had to learn to trade himself. And so began the grind. YouTube tutorials, Amazon book hauls, and seminars like Finbridge in Mumbai became his class rooms. He threw himself into learning the craft, all while becoming increasingly disil lusioned by what the market was offering: overpriced, incomplete courses wrapped in slick marketing. "Once you buy their course, then you have to buy one more, then an advanced course, then another." That frustration planted the seeds for Booming Bulls Academy. In 2020, while COVID-19 shut the world down, Anish launched his YouTube channel, armed with clarity of purpose: to teach real trading in a real voice, without gimmicks or endless upsells. "If I learn, maybe one day I'll open a channel," he had thought. "Everyone is just giving small insights on YouTube, not at all helpful." His channel exploded. What set him apart wasn't just his transparency or live trading videos, a rarity in India at the time, but his plainspoken style. "My most important quality is that I talk in a very easy way... especially in Hindi. It's very easy for people to understand." In just over a month, he hit 100,000 subscribers. The Booming Bulls YouTube channel now sits at over 2.6 million followers, and at its peak, the academy was training thousands of students online and hundreds more across 12 physical centers. But as Booming Bulls grew, Anish began to see another opportunity, not in education, but in capital management. His early vision had always been to build a serious trading institution, not just a school. That vision is now, taking shape in Dubai, where he is building a professional trading floor with a seating capacity for 40-50 traders. "Now my vision has changed," he explains. "I am making much more money through trading than my training academy." That might sound like a bold statement, but it's underpinned by years of refinement. Anish's trading style has evolved from chaotic gut calls to precise, system-based strategies. "Now I am more of a system trader," he says. "I created three criteria. If all match, I trade. If not, I do nothing." No more gambling. No FOMO. Just probability, backtesting, and risk control. "In 1,000 trades, we might be profitable in 500, losing in 500. But in the losses, we lose $100. In the win, we make $200-$300." It's a mature, methodical mindset, a far cry from the fast and loose trading that once burned him. The risk is still there, but it's calculated. Rational. Controlled. Anish believes system trading is the future for anyone who wants to be consistently profitable. "Most people fail because they are discretionary traders. They trade based on feeling. Ninety percent of those traders fail." He emphasizes that trading is not a get-rich-quick scheme. "New people think with $1,000 they can make $1 million. This is not the case. You are going to lose money in the beginning. That's your training." For Anish, capital is king. Big returns require big capital. And success requires time. "You give three years for a degree, two years for postgrad. But in trading, people give one month and sk why they're not making money." He also wants young traders to treat trading like a profession. "You will give time to engineering or business degrees. But in trading, nobody wants to give one or two years." He likens early trading losses to tuition fees. You pay with your mistakes, and with every mistake, you either get smarter or get out. It's a crucible, and he's seen many get burned. "People are breaking their SIPs, mutual funds, asking their parents for money. That is very wrong." Today, Booming Bulls is shifting into a new phase. The physical academies are being shut down. "It's not about money," he says. "It's about time and vision. My vision has changed." His focus now is scaling his private trading operation. A new trading floor in Dubai's JBR district is under construction, with dedicated depart ments for algo trading, gold, and risk management. Anish and his team will initially deploy $1 to $2 million of his personal capital in 2025, scaling up to $5 million, then $10 million, and ultimately eyeing $100 million. This shift isn't just financial; it's strategic. With AI and algorithmic trading gaining traction, he sees automation as the key to long-term profitability. "Trading is hard because of emotions," he says. "But if a robot is doing it for you, there are no emotions." His team has already automated several indicator-based strategies, and though price action systems are tougher to code, they're working on that too. "It's simple. The buttons I click to buy or sell—we're automating that." He sees immense promise in removing the human factor. "It will cut the losses when they are small. It will hold your profits until they become big. Simple risk-reward ratio game." Still, Anish isn't abandoning education entirely. The new vision includes free, high-quality content on YouTube aimed at reaching 10 million people. "There are free courses on my channel. Technical strategy, risk management, it's all there." The goal isn't just about views or fame, though he's candid about enjoying both. "Everyone likes to be famous," he admits. But there's more to it. "People want to connect with me. They want to learn from my struggles." The channel remains a key platform for inspiring India's youth, many of whom jump into trading without understanding its complexity. "Don't think it is like gambling or a get-rich-quick scheme," he warns. "Get some capital for experimentation. Learn to generate ROI. Then think about bigger capital." Despite the explosive growth and bold plans, Anish remains clear-eyed about the grind. He admits that no piece of advice could have truly prepared him. "Even if someone gave me the best advice, I wouldn't have listened. All the mistakes I made, they made me who I am." That authenticity—rare in a landscape crowded with polished personas and rented Lamborghinis—may be the core of Booming Bulls' appeal. It's not just about profit. It's about process, discipline, and growth. As he steps into this new chapter, Anish Singh Thakur is ready to rewrite what it means to be a trader in India. "I want my public image to be that of a trader who is trading on YouTube live and promoting education also," he says. That dual identity, as trader and teacher, performer and professional, has carried him this far. But even as he expands operations and starts deploying millions of dollars, some things haven't changed. The foundation is still there: real trades, real results, real talk. In his own words: "I never make any scripts. I just go there, use my real-time experience, and then give them the best knowledge and value." For a world increasingly jaded by hype, that might just be the most valuable strategy of all.
Malay Mail
08-06-2025
- Malay Mail
Driver high on meth crashes head-on into car in Kluang; Johor police confirm arrest
KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 — Police arrested a 40-year-old chauffeur after he crashed into an oncoming vehicle while under the influence of methamphetamine in Jalan Jaya, Kluang on Friday evening. According to the New Straits Times, the suspect was driving a Honda City towards Bandar Kluang from Taman Sri Kluang when he veered into the opposite lane and collided head-on with a Proton Saga. 'Upon reaching the scene, he swerved into the opposing lane and crashed into the Saga. Both cars suffered major front-end damage,' said Kluang police chief Assistant Commissioner Bahrin Mohd Noh in a statement today. The 36-year-old trader driving the Saga sustained cuts to his hand and body aches, while the suspect was uninjured. A urine test confirmed the suspect was positive for methamphetamine. Police checks also revealed that he had three previous drug-related cases and a criminal record. The case is being investigated under Section 44(1)(a) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for driving under the influence of drugs. He is also being investigated under Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 for drug use.
Bloomberg
05-06-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Trader Spends $755 Million to Bet on More Gains in Korean Stocks
A trader spent around $755 million in options betting South Korea's stock rally has more to go after this week's election ended months of political uncertainty. An opening block of more than 11,000 bullish contracts on the benchmark Kospi 200 Index changed hands in late trading Wednesday for more than 1 trillion won in notional. The calls, expiring July 10, have an exercise level of 385, implying a 4.1% gain from the last close.
Free Malaysia Today
02-06-2025
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Cops open 12 probe papers into ‘lucky draw' scam on Facebook
A 52-year-old female teacher filed a police report yesterday after losing RM5,499 by clicking on a lucky draw link on Facebook. KUALA TERENGGANU : Police have opened 12 investigation papers into alleged phishing involving a lucky draw contest on Facebook, which led to losses totalling RM259,103.57. Kuala Terengganu police chief Azli Noor said 12 police reports had been lodged since January, with two reports filed yesterday. One report was filed by a 52-year-old teacher who lost RM5,499 after clicking on a lucky draw link on Facebook. 'The victim lodged a police report after finding her money in two bank accounts missing when she went to check with the banks concerned. 'Another report was lodged yesterday by a 52-year-old trader. She lost RM14,110 in three bank accounts after clicking on a link on a social media site,' he said in a statement. He reminded the public to be vigilant of such scams and not to be duped by offers of quick profits or gains.
Forbes
30-05-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Stick With The Major Trends
As the stock market was going through a series of sharp declines and market uncertainty, I always recommend that you out at longer-term data. In my analytical routine, I start each weekend by looking at the weekly charts before I even look at the daily charts. Often the weekly charts are weak enough so I will not even look at the daily charts. Each month I look at the monthly charts and technical studies to see if there are any changes from the prior month. This includes not only a change in the technical studies but also where there has been a move above or below a key level of support or resistance. In my experience using different methodologies to determine support or resistance you can often zone in on the most important levels. These methods include chart analysis, moving averages, Fibonacci analysis, starc bands, and pivot analysis. In past articles, I have pointed out that one of the lesser-used methods is pivot analysis. The results from yearly, quarterly, and monthly pivot analyses often identify support and resistance levels that are not easily identified by other methods of analysis. In basic pivot analysis, a stock, market average, or ETF is positive if it is trading above its pivot level. In a positive-trending market, the next level to watch is the first resistance level above the pivot or R1. Conversely, if a market is below its pivot then the focus should be on the first support level below the pivot or S1. In February I discussed yearly pivots and suggested that they be used to determine which ETFs might be the new leaders once the market correction was over. To monitor the trend I look for whether a market average or ETF has a weekly close above or below the yearly pivot. A close above indicates a positive trend but depending on the market outlook I may wait for the 2nd weekly close to confirm the signal. As of the end of February, four of the selected ETFs Technology Select (XLK), Consumer Discretionary (XLY), the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) and iShares Russell 2000 (IWM) were above their yearly pivots. As the market declined in March their status changed. QQQ Weekly With Yearly Pivots Tom Aspray - This weekly chart of the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) goes back to 2022 and has the yearly pivot (solid purple) as well as the lighter R1 and R2 above the pivot. The S1 and S2 are included below the pivot. In January 2023 QQQ rallied up to test the yearly pivot at $302.07 but did not close above it. On March 20th QQQ closed at $306.95 and well above the pivot. The R1 at $354.09 was reached in July which was derived from the yearly price ranges in 2022. Six weeks later QQQ dropped to a low of $281.01 and then closed at $301.05. The R1 at $354.07 was exceeded in July 2023 as QQQ had a high of$383.59. The correction ended in October 2023 and QQQ started 2024 by opening at $396.98 which was well above the 2024 pivot at $357.87. The July high was $501.26 which just fell short of the R2 at $510.90. The R2 was exceeded in December with a high of $537.48. On the first day of 2025 QQQ opened at $512.59 and then closed the week at $517.81 which was above the 2025 pivot at $487.57. Then on March 10th QQQ closed at $478.95 so the trend based on the yearly pivot analysis turned negative, point 2. QQQ surged two weeks later to a high of $493.62 but then closed back below the pivot. The eventual low of $402.39 was well below the S1 at $427.66. Then on April 28th QQQ closed at $488.83 so the yearly trend turned back to positive. This was confirmed the next week as QQQ had a high this past week of $519.38. On a move above the early 2025 high at $540.01, the R1 at $572.72 is the next target. ETFs & Yearly Pivots Tom Aspray - The current table has prices taken just before the close on May 30th as those ETFs highlighted in pink are still below their yearly pivots. The other ETFs are positive and will stay positive as long as they do not have a weekly close below their yearly pivots. In addition, I have included the current monthly and weekly DTS signals from the T&J Watchlists. The DTS was created by my colleague Jerry A, and their multiple time frame analysis is quite helpful. There were new monthly positive DTS signals for QQQ and XLK as the WKS is also positive. The monthly DTS are still negative for SPY, XLY, XLV, XOP, XLE, and XLB. This week there were new negative weekly DTS for XLV and XLE. For the market tracking ETFs, like SPY and QQQ, the positions I recommend are determined by my analysis of the advance/decline lines. NYSE Composite With A/D Lines Tom Aspray - TThe daily A/D lines had broken out to the upside by April 29 (see chart) as they had moved above their EMAs. The NYSE Composite was up 1.3% this week which is a solid gain amid more tariff distractions and earnings from the market-leading Nvidea (NVDA). It was lower Friday over China news but up 1.9% for the week. The NYSE dropped briefly below its yearly S1 before closing back above its yearly pivot on April 21st. The S&P 500 A/D line held above its weekly WMA during the market decline and one week after the close above the yearly pivot the A/D line overcame the resistance (line b) and then made an all-time high. This projected a new high for the S&P 500. Just two weeks later the NYSE All A/D line also made a new high as it started to lead the NYSE higher. This favors a move above the resistance at line a, with the next upside target at 20,903 and the R1. It is important to remember that the yearly pivot data stays the same for the entire year. If these ETFs should correct as we head into the summer the yearly pivots should act as support. New monthly pivots are in effect on Monday so on new positions use them as well as the S1 and R1 levels to manage your trades. If you want to learn more about yearly pivots this link may be helpful.
