Welcome to ITL’s free educational guide! Before you read or apply anything shared here, I want to emphasize a few key points to ensure you approach this content with the right mindset:

1. No One Can Predict the Market with Certainty

First and foremost, no one—literally no one—in the world knows what the market will do in the next minute, hour, day, or week with 100% certainty. As traders, our job is not to predict the future but to analyze probabilities using historical data.

2. The Role of Technical Analysis

Technical analysis is the art of “figuring out probabilities” based on historical patterns, whether through charts, options volume, open interest, momentum indicators, or order flow. When the price moves in a certain direction, it leaves tracks that can be interpreted using various tools.

It’s important to remember the market adage: “Past performance is not indicative of future results.” Even if a certain pattern or setup has worked 90 times out of 100, there is still a 10% chance it may not work. This is the essence of trading—working with probabilities, not guarantees.

3. Many Strategies, One Goal

There are countless trading strategies—some focus on short-term movements, others on long-term investments. No single strategy is inherently better, nor is one “right” while others are “wrong.” The success of a strategy depends on the individual trader and their ability to execute it consistently.

For example:

• A trader using a simple moving average crossover might achieve consistent success without ever delving into advanced tools like order flow, volume profiles or any other indicators.

• Another trader might focus solely on fundamental analysis, ignoring charts entirely.

• A third might specialize in supply and demand zones without relying on anything else.

Each of these approaches is valid as long as the trader has built a framework that works for them.

4. Building Your Own System

Your goal should be to develop a personalized framework and strategy that fits your style and can be repeated consistently. Remember:

• No strategy is 100% accurate, and none will ever be.

• The market’s unpredictable nature is what drives its movement.

If you’re chasing the idea of a “holy grail” strategy, let me save you some time: the holy grail does not exist. However, high-probability setups and strategies do exist, and your task is to identify what works best for you.

5. The Ultimate Truth to Success

Every successful trader has a unique system tailored to their personality, risk tolerance, and goals. The key is not to mimic someone else’s strategy but to build your own—one that you can execute confidently and consistently.

With this understanding, let’s dive into the content we’ve prepared for you. Our goal is to help you enhance your trading by sharing valuable insights, frameworks, and tools. Remember: the journey to success in trading starts with building your own path. Let’s get started!