Course Overview
The Paladin – Funded Trading Institution course teaches traders how to approach markets from a professional, institution-level perspective. It focuses on Smart Money Concepts (SMC) and market planning to prepare students for trading funded accounts. The course emphasizes market structure, institutional liquidity, weekly trade planning, and trading psychology to help traders execute high-probability setups with discipline and consistency.
Course Structure
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Introduction
This module introduces the fundamentals of funded trading and sets the roadmap for success.
Topics include:
• Overview of funded trading institutions
• Course expectations and goals
• Preparing for institutional-level trading
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Smart Money Concept Foundation
Covers the key principles behind institutional trading.
Topics include:
• Understanding market structure and liquidity
• Identifying order blocks and supply/demand zones
• Institutional price manipulation and market context
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Weekly Outlook
Focuses on planning trades based on weekly market analysis.
Topics include:
• Market scanning and trend identification
• Identifying potential trade setups for the week
• Risk management and trade planning
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Psychology
Addresses the mental aspect of trading in funded accounts.
Topics include:
• Discipline and emotional control
• Managing fear and greed in live trading
• Maintaining consistency and focus
Core Concepts Covered
Smart Money Concepts – How institutions move markets and create liquidity.
Market Structure – Recognizing trends, order blocks, and liquidity zones.
Weekly Planning – Structuring trades for high-probability outcomes.
Trading Psychology – Developing discipline and emotional resilience.
What You Learn
✔ Identifying institutional market structure and liquidity zones
✔ Weekly planning for consistent trade execution
✔ Applying Smart Money Concepts to funded account trading
✔ Maintaining discipline and control in live trading
✔ Combining strategy, planning, and psychology for success
Course Details
Course Name: Paladin – Funded Trading Institution
Trading Style: Smart Money Concepts / Funded Account Trading
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Modules Included:
• Introduction
• Smart Money Concept Foundation
• Weekly Outlook
• Psychology