Why Australia’s banks could cause the market’s next big fall
The banks have had an incredible run. But a rare warning sign buried in the charts suggests the good times might be ending…
Educator Profile
David Bird (ASX Trader)
David brings together decades of education experience and market analysis to deliver structured financial learning. He holds a Bachelor of Education, is CFTe-qualified, and leads MtM’s curriculum with the mission of simplifying markets and empowering individuals to trade and invest with clarity.
Founder
Bachelor of Education
CFTe
Professional Background
David Bird, recognised online as ASX Trader, brings together a unique blend of educational expertise and financial market experience. As a Certified Financial Technician (CFTe) and former schoolteacher (B.Ed.), he combines structured teaching methodology with detailed market analysis, making complex trading concepts accessible and actionable for learners at all levels.
As the founder of Mastering the Markets (MtM), David has mentored thousands of students through a comprehensive, progress-tracked curriculum designed to ensure no one falls behind. He is also a writer for News Corp, providing weekly insights on equities, market structure, and broader economic themes.
David’s commentary and analysis have been featured across multiple financial publications, including ausbiz TV, Small Caps, Business Insider, and Crypto News Australia. He has spoken at major Australian finance events such as Aus Crypto Con—the largest crypto conference in the Southern Hemisphere—Australia’s largest gold event in Sydney and on the Gold Coast, and the ATAA annual conference. His reach also extends internationally, highlighted by his visit to the NASDAQ trading floor in New York.
Teaching Approach
David believes financial literacy is a skill anyone can develop when it is taught clearly and correctly. His education-first model focuses on building clarity, discipline, and confidence through structured learning pathways.
The MtM curriculum he designed incorporates real-time data checkpoints, student interventions, and structured assessments to ensure every learner receives the support they need. By blending market analysis with proven teaching principles, David helps students develop repeatable, rules-based processes that support long-term growth in their trading and investing journey.
Featured In
Articles by David Bird (ASX Trader)
Rates were just a warning, a bigger threat is now forming
Interest rates were only the first sign. Now a slow-moving shift almost 20 years in the making could reshape the cost of living…
The warning sign mortgage holders can’t ignore
Everyone’s focused on the Fed’s rate decision. But the bond market is telling a much bigger story – one that could shape your…
Warning signs flashing: Market crash fears grow louder – time to act
Multiple signals across US markets are rapidly deteriorating at the same time, from bond yields to market breadth, the warning signs are stacking…
The ‘dirty’ secret no one wanted and how my money increased 8x
The market loves what you hate and hates what you love. The biggest opportunity is when nobody wants anything to do with a…
The overlooked commodity opportunity I’m buying now
Gold and silver are rebounding but there’s another big opportunity in the commodity cycle that’s already outperforming them. This is what I’m buying,…
The stock everyone gave up on just delivered its biggest surprise
While the herd chased the same obvious trade, one written-off ASX stock was quietly staging a comeback nobody saw coming, writes ASX Trader.
The 100-year chart that could change everything
ASX Trader isn’t just watching the recent bounce. While the recovery has grabbed attention, he’s tracking a single chart — one that spans…
The property cycle turned: Here’s who’s about to feel the squeeze
The warning signs were building quietly, rising bond yields, stretched leverage, cities diverging and buyers are feeling it. Here’s what investors need to…
The compelling stock I’m watching and the one I’m avoiding
The rotation has begun, the evidence is mounting, and for those watching the charts closely, the signals are becoming very hard to dismiss,…
If you can’t handle the Zag…
you don’t deserve the Zig!
Events with David Bird (ASX Trader)
Perth Live: The Commodity Supercycle
Everyone's talking about commodities. Almost no one's asking why. The next commodity cycle is already taking shape. Do you understand what's driving it?
Sydney Live: Beating the Benchmark
Your portfolio made money. That's not the same as outperforming. Most people check their portfolio, see it's up, and stop there. But up compared to what. The market.…
Melbourne Live: The Crypto Cycle
Everyone's talking about commodities. Almost no one's asking why. The next commodity cycle is already taking shape. Do you understand what's driving it?
Gold Coast Live: Market Mechanics
Reading one chart is a skill. Reading what yields, the Nasdaq, commodities and the US dollar are all saying at the same time,…
International Markets Online Summit
Your portfolio made money. That's not the same as outperforming. Most people check their portfolio, see it's up, and stop there. But up compared to what. The market.…
Alumni Event
A full day experience with fellow alumni, laptops open and live markets on the screen. This is where what you learned in TEC101…
End of Course Celebrations – TEC201 January 2026
TEC201 is a 12-month intensive, and finishing it is a real achievement. The End of Course Celebration is the weekend we mark it…
End of Course Celebrations – TEC201 July 2026
TEC201 is a 12-month intensive, and finishing it is a real achievement. The End of Course Celebration is the weekend we mark it…
Pizza Night: Gold Coast
An evening with David Bird (ASX Trader) and the MtM team, unpacking the forces shaping markets right now over pizza.
Melbourne Live: What Comes After Property?
Property built Australia's wealth. But every asset performs differently depending on where we sit in the economic cycle. What carried the last thirty…