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Dan Blystone
Biography and Professional History
Dan Blystone began his trading career in 1998 as an arbitrage clerk on the floor of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). He later traded bond and Eurex futures at proprietary firms such as Altea Trading, gaining valuable experience in high-frequency trading and risk management.
After earning his Series 3 license, Dan worked as a broker at Infinity Futures, where he advised clients on futures trading and provided real-time support. In 2008, he founded TradersLog.com to share high-quality market analysis and educational content, helping traders around the world develop their skills and gain a deeper understanding of the financial markets.
Financial markets reward discipline, not emotion. The more you learn to manage your risk, the more you control your future.
In 2025, Dan joined the team of authors at Traders Union.
Expertise
- Forex
- Futures
- Technical analysis
- Brokerage industry
Achievements and Education
1995 – Completed the UNC in Montpellier Program.
1996 – Received a BA in Philosophy from The College of Wooster.
2001-2003 – Traded Eurex Bund futures and piloted proprietary trading systems at Altea Trading.
2008 – Founded TradersLog.com
2012-2016 – Wrote articles for Investopedia, covering subjects such as startups, technical analysis and the futures market.
Since 2021, Dan has reviewed Forex and CFD brokers for FXEmpire.
He has also created content for many other leading financial websites including Forbes, FXStreet and Investing.com.
Original materials and publications
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