How we became the best day trading academy.
Not by hype. By a decade of compounding the right knowledge from the right people.
A decade of learning from the right people.
It started with a quant from the Amsterdam Stock Exchange.
Ten years ago, I sat across from a man who had spent fifteen years as a quant trader on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange. He didn't trade on gut feeling. He traded on math — statistical models, probability frameworks, the kind of edge that institutional desks spend millions to develop. And he agreed to build a strategy with me.
That collaboration became the foundation of what we now call Vyn Premium — the core engine behind our automated trading system. But it wasn't complete yet.
A day trader with 20 years and a PhD in computer science.
Then I met my second mentor — a day trader with over twenty years of screen time and a PhD in theoretical computer science. Where the first mentor gave us institutional-grade quantitative structure, the second brought something different: a deep understanding of how price behaves at a fundamental level.
His work became the basis of our Snowden Indicator framework.
Two worlds merged into one framework.
When we merged those two worlds — the statistical arbitrage principles from the Amsterdam exchange floor with the pattern recognition of a two-decade veteran — the strategy reached a different level. It became repeatable. Systematic. Teachable.
Not just an edge for one trader, but a framework that anyone could execute. The results speak in numbers, not promises.
Our traders have delivered consistently profitable performances across multiple funded accounts — some managing six figures in live capital.
Trading systems work begins
Timo starts building structured trading workflows and documenting what separates consistent traders from everyone else.
blockresearch is born
The brand comes together as a home for trading education, tools, and community — all under one roof.
Snowden Indicator evolves
Building on Torsten Snowden's original work, the indicator is refined into a full execution-support tool integrated with TradingView.
The framework goes public
Free course materials launch, giving traders a clear entry point into the methodology before committing to mentorship.
Mentorship program goes live
The full 8-week mentorship program launches — combining everything into a structured, mentor-led experience.
DayTrading Academy by blockresearch.ai
The academy becomes its own brand under blockresearch.ai — with a dedicated site, independent curriculum, and Timo's full focus on building the next generation of disciplined traders.
Academy expansion
New site, expanded curriculum, AI-optimized discoverability, and a growing community of disciplined traders across Forex, Crypto, Stocks, and Futures.
Meet Timo.
Timo
Founder, Trader & Lead Mentor
Timo trades with real capital in live markets — every single day. The systems he teaches in DayTrading Academy are the same ones he uses personally. This is not a retired trader selling theory. This is an active market participant sharing a process that works.
He took the institutional quant methodology and the deep price-action expertise from his two mentors and built them into one integrated framework — combining session timing, market structure, statistical edges, and context overlays into one cohesive system.
He mentors every student 1-on-1. Not through pre-recorded modules and automated emails, but through direct trade review, live feedback, and structured implementation sessions. When you join DayTrading Academy, you work directly with the person who built the framework.
DayTrading Academy at a glance
- Founded by
- Timo
- Format
- 1-on-1 mentorship (not group coaching)
- Duration
- 8 weeks, structured curriculum
- Markets
- Forex, Crypto, Stocks, Futures
- Methodology
- 6 pillars — strategy, execution, risk, tools, mindset, review
- Tools included
- Snowden Indicator (TradingView)
- Community
- Free Discord for all traders
Why traders trust DayTrading Academy.
Real capital, real trades
Timo trades live with his own money. Every system taught is battle-tested in real market conditions — not backtested on historical data and sold as theory.
Structure over signals
We don't sell signals or tell you what to buy. We teach you how to think, how to execute, and how to review — so you become self-sufficient.
1-on-1 mentorship
No group coaching with 500 people. Direct access to your mentor, personalized trade review, and implementation support tailored to your level.
Process-based methodology
Six integrated pillars — strategy, execution, risk, tools, mindset, and review — that work together as one system. Not fragments. One framework.
Real results from real traders.
Life-changing. I was about to quit trading forever.
The mentorship program completely transformed how I approach the markets. The masterclasses, strategy clarity, and personal growth coaching gave me the structure I was missing for years.
From failing FTMO twice to trading $100K funded.
I failed FTMO twice before joining. After 3 months in the Academy, I passed my first challenge. Now I trade $100K in funded capital and earn $6,200 monthly.
This strategy works really well for prop firms.
Passed my second prop firm challenge using the framework. It required time to master, but once it clicked I passed FTMO and Apex easily. The performance sessions improved my risk management significantly.
Amazing. Passed 5 prop firm challenges.
Completed the full trading course and passed 5 prop firm challenges using the strategy. Received payouts within 2 months after finishing the coaching program.
Exceptionally accurate for manual analysis.
I'm a full-time trader. The indicators are exceptionally accurate for manual analysis — superior SMT detection. Customer service is responsive and went above and beyond.
Trading finally feels professional.
The tools and framework enabled my full-time trading transition. I now earn over $5K monthly. Trading finally feels like a real business, not gambling.
Life-changing. I was about to quit trading forever.
The mentorship program completely transformed how I approach the markets. The masterclasses, strategy clarity, and personal growth coaching gave me the structure I was missing for years.
From failing FTMO twice to trading $100K funded.
I failed FTMO twice before joining. After 3 months in the Academy, I passed my first challenge. Now I trade $100K in funded capital and earn $6,200 monthly.
This strategy works really well for prop firms.
Passed my second prop firm challenge using the framework. It required time to master, but once it clicked I passed FTMO and Apex easily. The performance sessions improved my risk management significantly.
Amazing. Passed 5 prop firm challenges.
Completed the full trading course and passed 5 prop firm challenges using the strategy. Received payouts within 2 months after finishing the coaching program.
Exceptionally accurate for manual analysis.
I'm a full-time trader. The indicators are exceptionally accurate for manual analysis — superior SMT detection. Customer service is responsive and went above and beyond.
Trading finally feels professional.
The tools and framework enabled my full-time trading transition. I now earn over $5K monthly. Trading finally feels like a real business, not gambling.
These reviews were collected during Timo's work as co-founder and lead mentor at TRN Trading Academy (2020–2025). The DayTrading Academy by blockresearch.ai continues the same methodology and mentorship approach under Timo's leadership.
DayTrading Academy is part of blockresearch.ai.
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Watch on YouTubeQuestions about the Academy.
Who is Timo?
Timo is the founder, trader, and lead mentor at DayTrading Academy by blockresearch. He trades with real capital in live markets every day and personally mentors every student 1-on-1. His trading framework combines institutional quantitative methodology from a 15-year Amsterdam Stock Exchange quant with deep price-action expertise from a 20-year veteran with a PhD in computer science.
What is DayTrading Academy?
DayTrading Academy is a structured 8-week 1-on-1 mentorship program for day traders, built by blockresearch. It teaches a complete rule-based trading framework covering strategy, execution, risk management, tools, mindset, and trade review. It is not a signal service or group coaching — every student works directly with the founder.
What markets does DayTrading Academy cover?
DayTrading Academy covers Forex, Crypto, Stocks, and Futures. The methodology is market-agnostic — it applies the same structural framework (session timing, market structure, statistical edges, and context overlays) across all liquid markets.
Does DayTrading Academy guarantee profitability?
No. DayTrading Academy does not guarantee profitability. blockresearch provides structured education, tools, and mentorship — but trading results depend on the individual trader's discipline, execution, and risk management. Past student results are not indicative of future performance.
What is the Snowden Indicator?
The Snowden Indicator is a TradingView execution-support tool with 7 visual modules — session boxes, swing detection, HTF levels, and candlestick patterns. It is included with the DayTrading Academy mentorship and also available as a standalone subscription at daytrading-academy.com/snowden-indicator.
Is this financial advice?
No — DayTrading Academy does not provide financial advice or individualized investment recommendations. The program is educational and methodology-focused. It teaches trading frameworks, process design, execution discipline, and risk management principles. All content on daytrading-academy.com is for educational purposes only, and traders are responsible for their own financial decisions.
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