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Who We Are

A globally recognized trading academy built on transparency, education, and proven results — serving students across 80+ countries.

2018
Year Founded
80+
Countries Served
10K+
Profitable Students
Our Promise
We do not guarantee profits or sell get-rich-quick schemes. We provide real education for those willing to put in the work.
Our Mission

Empowering Traders Worldwide

Founded in 2018, SMC ACADEMY was built to make professional-grade trading education accessible to everyone. We cut through the noise of the retail industry to teach institutional concepts.

We believe that with the right guidance, strict risk management, and proper psychology, anyone can learn to navigate the financial markets consistently.

Verified Mentors
Learn from funded traders
Active Community
Never trade alone
Our Journey

Growing Since 2018

From a small Discord group to a globally recognized academy with thousands of successful students.

2018
Academy Founded
Started as a small mentorship group by two institutional traders.
2019
SMC Foundations Launched
Released our flagship course, completely shifting how retail traders view the market.
2021
1,000 Funded Students
Hit a massive milestone of 1,000 students passing prop firm challenges.
2022
Global Expansion
Expanded our community worldwide, hosting live events in London and Dubai.
2024
New Learning Portal
Launched our custom-built student dashboard with interactive quizzes and progress tracking.
Leadership

The Mentors Behind SMC

JD

James Davies

Head Mentor / Founder

Former prop-firm trader specializing in ICT and SMC methodologies.

SL

Sarah Lewis

Psychology Coach

Helps students overcome emotional hurdles and stick to their trading plan.

MR

Mark Russo

Senior Analyst

Provides daily market markups and hosts the London live trading sessions.

EK

Elena K.

Community Manager

Ensures our Discord remains a toxic-free, educational environment.

Core Values

What We Stand For

Transparency

We share our losses just as much as our wins. No fake lifestyle marketing, just real trading.

Discipline

We emphasize strict risk management over trying to hit home runs. Survival is the first rule.

Community

Your success is our success. We build each other up and support our peers through drawdowns.