Who the Obsidian Desk Is For, and Who Should Wait
The Obsidian desk suits a specific kind of trader, and being clear about who that is saves the wrong members their money.
Who benefits most from Obsidian membership?
Obsidian suits traders who already understand the options basics, who want a repeatable structural method rather than trade alerts, and who hold enough capital that risking a small percentage on each trade remains meaningful. Consistency matters considerably more than raw account size.
Who should not join the Obsidian desk?
A trader who has never traded an option, who wants someone else to make the decisions, who expects guaranteed returns, or who is trading money that cannot be lost should not join. Free material should come first in every one of those situations.
What should a trader learn before joining?
A prospective member should understand calls, puts, expiration and the basic greeks before joining. The Obsidian glossary covers the positioning specific terms free of charge, and working through the glossary first makes the first month inside the desk far more productive.