Tim SykesFounder of Weekend Trader
Tim Sykes is one of America’s most recognizable and successful self-made traders — a 20-year veteran best known for turning a modest $12,415 Bar Mitzvah gift into more than $7.7 million in verified trading profits.
His unique approach to trading tiny, overlooked stocks has made him a fixture on major media platforms, including Steve Harvey, Larry King, Fox Business, and CNN, while earning coverage from Forbes, Bloomberg, and The Financial Times.
But Tim’s accomplishments extend far beyond his own trading success. Over the past two decades, he has become one of the most influential trading educators in the world — mentoring thousands of students and helping more than 50 of them become millionaires. Countless others have used Tim’s strategies to achieve six-figure profits and transform their financial lives.
Beyond trading, Tim is a dedicated philanthropist. Through the Tim Sykes Foundation, he has donated millions to build more than 100 schools for children around the world.
Today, Tim remains committed to one goal: helping everyday traders take control of their financial future — one weekend at a time.
Tim Sykes’ Articles
How I Traded This Beautiful Intraday Cup and Handle April 13, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - Sometimes there’s a pattern SO beautiful that it would be crazy not to trade it. Other times, I’m so focused on one of my favorite patterns that I trade a pattern within a pattern. It’s counterintuitive, but I know what works best for me.
⏰ The Trading Pattern That Made Me Love My Alarm Clock April 10, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - Too many traders panic in the morning right at the open. The weird thing is… Morning panics create opportunity. Over the past 25+ years, I’ve seen this price action thousands of times.
Fantasy vs. Reality April 9, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - It’s easy to start something that can change your life (like trading)… But it’s even easier to quit when it gets difficult. I call that: the fantasy vs. reality dilemma.
The Easy Way To Build Unstoppable Trading Discipline April 8, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - Forcing yourself to follow rules that are tough-to-follow only leads to frustration. Instead, use this simple 3-step process for effortless trading discipline. Most traders think discipline means white-knuckling through losses. That’s exactly why they keep failing. Real trading discipline is not about willpower.
Why You Should Always Sell Into Strength April 7, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - This market is offering up TONS of opportunities. But there’s 1 key strategy you MUST follow. Especially in premarket and after-hours trading.
The Second Half of Success: Purpose, Process, and Growth April 6, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - I wish I had known these lessons (and what REALLY matters) earlier in my career. Giving back is my true passion. It makes all the hard work worthwhile. So I wanted to take the time to share these lessons with you. Don’t wait as long as I did for all the hard work to be worth it.
16 Biggest Life-Changing Lessons (Part 1) April 3, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - I chased money for years before I realized the truth. Which is why I want to share these lessons with you now.
Finally Revealing My #1 Trading Secret April 2, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - After 25 years of trading and teaching, $8 million in profits, and thousands of individual setups … there’s one killer edge I’ve kept close to my chest. I’ve never shared this publicly, with anyone. I’ve talked about everything else openly. My wins, my losses, and my most bone-headed mistakes. I’ve been the most transparent trader alive. But I’ve held this one thing back, until today…
Are Billionaire Plays Back? April 1, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - 2 OTC stocks spiked out of the gate on Monday… Hyped by 1 BIG trader. I’m talking about a billionaire almost every trader knows about. And the hype worked.
1 Trading Strategy for Volatile Markets March 31, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily, Trading Strategies - In the world of trading, a stock market reversal is a significant change in the price direction of a stock or the market as a whole. This could be an uptrend changing to a downtrend, or vice versa. It’s a pivotal moment for traders, as it can signal a new trading opportunity. For example, let’s say a stock has been in a steady uptrend, consistently hitting new highs.
