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Coach Carlo
Funded Trader & Mentor
Coach Carlo
Professional Funded Trader & Mentor
I started trading in 2017 with nothing but YouTube videos and blown accounts. After losing three accounts in two years, I stopped chasing indicators and started studying price structure, order flow, and institutional behavior.
By 2021, I had built a system consistent enough to pass multiple prop firm challenges. Since then, I've accumulated over $200,000 in verified payouts across Apex, E8, Bulenox, and several other firms — all documented.
“If it doesn't make me money live, I don't teach it.”
- Trading live since 2017, funded since 2021
- 51+ funded accounts documented with real certificates
- $200K+ in verified payouts across 11 prop firms
- ICT concepts, price action, order flow methodology
- Strict 1% risk per trade discipline
- Specializes in Forex, Indices, and Futures
The Journey
Started trading forex and futures — blew 3 accounts learning the hard way.
Developed a consistent edge combining price action, order flow, and ICT concepts.
Passed first FTMO challenge. Became consistently funded across multiple prop firms.
Launched the TradesByMerc community to share the system that actually works.
Over 500 students trained. Multiple student payouts documented.
Expanded to live room, 1-on-1 mentorship, and structured academy.
51 Funded Accounts. All Documented. All Real.
Not screenshots from a demo account. Not backtests. Real prop firm certificates — funded, passed, and paid out.
“Legit na legit.” Real Students. Real Words.
Every review below is from a real student. No paid testimonials. No fake accounts. 19 out of 19 are five-star.
“Hi everyone. I am one of coach merc's mentee. Legit talaga itong si coach merc. Grabe ang improvement ko noong naging mentor ko siya. Very patient siya and transparent. Talagang lahat ng questions na bumabagabag sa iyo sasagutin niya and gives you solid advices and guides you on how to improve. The best mentor I ever had since I started my trading journey. With his mentorship I can say that I am in good hands.”
Wilson Go
“This is my proof after enrolling to coach. My first week on trading using this strat I've earned almost $100 in just 4 days. Anytime that I have questions or I'm in doubt I always ask coach and he is always there to give advice and teach us the right way to success.”
Oyoth Balud
“Legit talaga! Nung una nag avail lang ako ng promo sa FB yung 199 akala ko budol nanaman pero mali ako. Sa murang halaga yung lesson na nakuha ko ang babago sa paniniwala ko as a trader. Hindi ka mabibigo. Hindi budol. Garantisado babago sa trading journey. Salamat coach hindi mo pinagdamot ang kaalaman mo as a trader.”
Joven Gannaban
Paul Macam
“Im a new student but after a few sessions I can say that Coach Carlo De Jesus is very knowledgeable. I have been with many coaches before but with him I feel that I have a sense of direction with my trading career. He is very approachable and transparent. He knows his craft and I know I'm in good hands. Thanks Coach! More power!”
Jhaynice Ulani
“Legit na legit mabait magaling si coach magturo sulit ang babayad mo dami mo matutunan ang sipag ni coach magreply sa lahat ng tanong ko saka di niya pinapabayaan mga student niya promise legit si coach”
Rg Ramos
“Provides quality information! Highly recommended!”
Wilson Go
“Hi everyone. I am one of coach merc's mentee. Legit talaga itong si coach merc. Grabe ang improvement ko noong naging mentor ko siya. Very patient siya and transparent. Talagang lahat ng questions na bumabagabag sa iyo sasagutin niya and gives you solid advices and guides you on how to improve. The best mentor I ever had since I started my trading journey. With his mentorship I can say that I am in good hands.”
Jeric Abuyan
“Mabait si sir and talagang kada isang tanong mo sasagot agad sya kahit saang social media or group pa man yan. Sulit ang mga videos na gawa nya, madaling maintindihan and lahat ng mga materials nya talagang binibigay. Sulit na sulit! Salamat po sir Merc!”
Franky Lebana
“Ang pag aaral sa mentorship na ito ay simplified strat nya mismo. Pinag aralan nya ang ICT. At bayat sa kanyang pagka intindi he refined it to explain for the student to easily adopt and understand. Approachable po siya to answer the questions. Sa VIP groupchat nag tuturuan kami ring magshasharing kung panu namin e di develop ang kanya kanyang systema sa pagtretrading.”
Adrian Zapanta
“Very patient and very transparent sa mga trades niya willing kang sagutin anuman ang tanong mo about ICT Concepts at palaging nangangamusta about sa trade progress mo salamat coach”
Aero Melendres
“Sir Merc is a good mentor, hindi nya ako pinabayaan as I progress in my learnings despite starting from scratch again. He does not only teach analysis but also guide the student's mentality. With the right discipline and willingness to learn he is the best person to guide those who want to learn trading.”
Manny de Leon
“Your the great coach.”
Noel Bagamasbad Escobar
“I highly recommended ang teaching. The technical analysis is very neat and clean masusundan mo chart niya especially the IRL and ERL including where the Price possible reversal using the standard deviation. Very high probability trade set-ups!”
Alex Cawilan Kingi
“Humble at patient na Mentor si Sir Carlo. He ensures that all your questions are answered and ensures that you are learning from him. Likewise, andami mong matutunan sa kanya na technical analysis na wala sa iba.”
Carlo Prado
“Accommodating!”
Nardo Commando
“100% legit si mentor Merc. Hindi ka magsisi dahil maiintindihan mo talaga mga tinuturo nya. Sasagot at sasagot talaga sya sa mga possibleng mga tanong mo tungkol sa trading at sa strategy na pag-aaralan nyo. Hindi ka nya pababayaan. Thank you coach merc and God bless you always with your family.”
Lance Melgarejo
“A few days in sa program and I can say na I'm really excited for coach's guidance! Very hands on sa pangangamusta sa progress and tuturuan ka ng realistic at experience-based strategies na never mong makukuha sa YouTube lang. Thanks, coach! Looking forward to learning more from you!”
Selle Cerbito
“Coach Merc is a great mentor at sulit ang course nya. Napaka-accommodating ni coach. Very understandable din yung lessons kaya may makukuha ka na agad knowledge about ICT concepts. Anything I learn from his coaching is sinusulat ko sa notebook ko and whenever I have questions nasasagutan nya naman ng klaro. He is realist at hindi sya nagsusugarcoat, transparent din sya sa trades nya.”
Joven Gannaban
“Legit talaga! Nung una nag avail lang ako ng promo sa FB yung 199 akala ko budol nanaman pero mali ako. Sa murang halaga yung lesson na nakuha ko ang babago sa paniniwala ko as a trader. Hindi ka mabibigo. Hindi budol. Garantisado babago sa trading journey. Salamat coach hindi mo pinagdamot ang kaalaman mo as a trader.”
Ren Siazon
“Legit na legit si mentor Merc. Umpisa palang ng course dami nang matutunan agad. Sulit na sulit ang ibinayad ko sa course. Sinubukan ko agad sa demo at sa small lot sizes. Karamihan ng trades ko tp hit. Gamit ko lang ung mga natutunan ko sa part 1 ng course. Salamat.”
Carl Sekreto
“Real talk magturo si coach. Di nya kayo papaasahin tulad ng ibang mga forex guru na unrealistic naman mga pinapakitang profits. Ang goal nya para sa lahat ng mentee nya is matulungan to be approved as a funded trader which is a very realistic and sincere goal. As for the lessons, bring out your pen and notebooks because you need to take it seriously. Slowly but surely alam ko iaassist tayo ni coach para maging profitable trader.”
Oyoth Balud
“This is my proof after enrolling to coach. My first week on trading using this strat I've earned almost $100 in just 4 days. Anytime that I have questions or I'm in doubt I always ask coach and he is always there to give advice and teach us the right way to success.”
Paul Macam
“Im a new student but after a few sessions I can say that Coach Carlo De Jesus is very knowledgeable. I have been with many coaches before but with him I feel that I have a sense of direction with my trading career. He is very approachable and transparent. He knows his craft and I know I'm in good hands. Thanks Coach! More power!”
Jhaynice Ulani
“Legit na legit mabait magaling si coach magturo sulit ang babayad mo dami mo matutunan ang sipag ni coach magreply sa lahat ng tanong ko saka di niya pinapabayaan mga student niya promise legit si coach”
Rg Ramos
“Provides quality information! Highly recommended!”
Wilson Go
“Hi everyone. I am one of coach merc's mentee. Legit talaga itong si coach merc. Grabe ang improvement ko noong naging mentor ko siya. Very patient siya and transparent. Talagang lahat ng questions na bumabagabag sa iyo sasagutin niya and gives you solid advices and guides you on how to improve. The best mentor I ever had since I started my trading journey. With his mentorship I can say that I am in good hands.”
Jeric Abuyan
“Mabait si sir and talagang kada isang tanong mo sasagot agad sya kahit saang social media or group pa man yan. Sulit ang mga videos na gawa nya, madaling maintindihan and lahat ng mga materials nya talagang binibigay. Sulit na sulit! Salamat po sir Merc!”
Franky Lebana
“Ang pag aaral sa mentorship na ito ay simplified strat nya mismo. Pinag aralan nya ang ICT. At bayat sa kanyang pagka intindi he refined it to explain for the student to easily adopt and understand. Approachable po siya to answer the questions. Sa VIP groupchat nag tuturuan kami ring magshasharing kung panu namin e di develop ang kanya kanyang systema sa pagtretrading.”
Adrian Zapanta
“Very patient and very transparent sa mga trades niya willing kang sagutin anuman ang tanong mo about ICT Concepts at palaging nangangamusta about sa trade progress mo salamat coach”
Aero Melendres
“Sir Merc is a good mentor, hindi nya ako pinabayaan as I progress in my learnings despite starting from scratch again. He does not only teach analysis but also guide the student's mentality. With the right discipline and willingness to learn he is the best person to guide those who want to learn trading.”
Manny de Leon
“Your the great coach.”
Noel Bagamasbad Escobar
“I highly recommended ang teaching. The technical analysis is very neat and clean masusundan mo chart niya especially the IRL and ERL including where the Price possible reversal using the standard deviation. Very high probability trade set-ups!”
Alex Cawilan Kingi
“Humble at patient na Mentor si Sir Carlo. He ensures that all your questions are answered and ensures that you are learning from him. Likewise, andami mong matutunan sa kanya na technical analysis na wala sa iba.”
Carlo Prado
“Accommodating!”
Nardo Commando
“100% legit si mentor Merc. Hindi ka magsisi dahil maiintindihan mo talaga mga tinuturo nya. Sasagot at sasagot talaga sya sa mga possibleng mga tanong mo tungkol sa trading at sa strategy na pag-aaralan nyo. Hindi ka nya pababayaan. Thank you coach merc and God bless you always with your family.”
Lance Melgarejo
“A few days in sa program and I can say na I'm really excited for coach's guidance! Very hands on sa pangangamusta sa progress and tuturuan ka ng realistic at experience-based strategies na never mong makukuha sa YouTube lang. Thanks, coach! Looking forward to learning more from you!”
Selle Cerbito
“Coach Merc is a great mentor at sulit ang course nya. Napaka-accommodating ni coach. Very understandable din yung lessons kaya may makukuha ka na agad knowledge about ICT concepts. Anything I learn from his coaching is sinusulat ko sa notebook ko and whenever I have questions nasasagutan nya naman ng klaro. He is realist at hindi sya nagsusugarcoat, transparent din sya sa trades nya.”
Joven Gannaban
“Legit talaga! Nung una nag avail lang ako ng promo sa FB yung 199 akala ko budol nanaman pero mali ako. Sa murang halaga yung lesson na nakuha ko ang babago sa paniniwala ko as a trader. Hindi ka mabibigo. Hindi budol. Garantisado babago sa trading journey. Salamat coach hindi mo pinagdamot ang kaalaman mo as a trader.”
Ren Siazon
“Legit na legit si mentor Merc. Umpisa palang ng course dami nang matutunan agad. Sulit na sulit ang ibinayad ko sa course. Sinubukan ko agad sa demo at sa small lot sizes. Karamihan ng trades ko tp hit. Gamit ko lang ung mga natutunan ko sa part 1 ng course. Salamat.”
Carl Sekreto
“Real talk magturo si coach. Di nya kayo papaasahin tulad ng ibang mga forex guru na unrealistic naman mga pinapakitang profits. Ang goal nya para sa lahat ng mentee nya is matulungan to be approved as a funded trader which is a very realistic and sincere goal. As for the lessons, bring out your pen and notebooks because you need to take it seriously. Slowly but surely alam ko iaassist tayo ni coach para maging profitable trader.”
Oyoth Balud
“This is my proof after enrolling to coach. My first week on trading using this strat I've earned almost $100 in just 4 days. Anytime that I have questions or I'm in doubt I always ask coach and he is always there to give advice and teach us the right way to success.”
Everything You Need to Get Funded
This isn't a PDF and a Discord link. It's a complete system — every tool you need to go from learning to funded.
From Zero to Funded in 4 Steps
Whether you're brand new or you've been trading for years, the path is the same. The difference is where you start.
Learn the System
Start with free preview lessons. When you're ready, enroll in the full Academy. Structured courses from beginner to advanced with quizzes.
Practice & Journal
Use the built-in Trade Journal to log every trade. Track your pairs, entries, P&L, and emotions. Merc reviews your progress.
Trade Live Together
Join the Live Room to watch Merc trade in real time. See entries, exits, and risk management. Ask questions during the session.
Get Funded
Buy a prop firm evaluation when you're READY — not before. Execute the same system on the challenge and get paid.
Why Merc, Not the Others
You'll spend more on failed evaluations than on the entire Academy. Here's what you're actually getting.
Your Next Failed Evaluation Costs More
Than Getting Started Here
500+ traders already made the decision. 51 funded accounts prove the system works. Start free. Learn the system. Get funded.
Before You Sign Up
Every funded account certificate on this site is real and verifiable — 51 of them across 11 prop firms. We have 19 five-star reviews from named students with real photos. Coach Merc trades live on screen share — you watch him enter and exit in real time. Start with a free account and see the quality before paying anything.
Yes. The Academy starts from absolute zero — what is a candlestick, what is a pip, how to read a chart. Courses are structured from beginner to advanced, so you don't need prior knowledge. Multiple students have gone from zero to funded using this system.
That's exactly who this is built for. The Academy focuses on the three things that cause failed challenges: inconsistent entries, no risk management system, and revenge trading. The Trade Journal makes your patterns visible, and 1-on-1 mentorship addresses your specific weaknesses.
That depends on your starting level and how many hours you put in. Some students see results in their first week. Getting funded typically takes 1-3 months of consistent practice. Coach Merc will tell you honestly when you're ready — he'd rather you wait than waste money on an evaluation.
ICT (Inner Circle Trader) concepts combined with price action and order flow analysis. This works on Forex, Indices, and Futures. The methodology focuses on understanding WHY price moves, not just following indicators.
Free preview lessons from the Academy, access to the community feed and leaderboard, the analysis feed with trade breakdowns, and the Trade Journal. Upgrade to full Academy access or VIP when you're ready.
Course enrollments are one-time purchases with lifetime access. VIP membership is monthly and can be cancelled anytime — no contracts, no lock-in.
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Trade breakdowns, market insights, and live session recaps — straight from the mentor.
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