I began my investing journey several years ago with a focus on long-term holdings, eventually expanding into day trading in 2021. My daily routine now often involves trading SPY options, though I also frequently trade commons utilizing the Volume scanner and other scanners on a day to day basis. My trading style has been significantly shaped by Alpha’s teachings, from whom you've gained invaluable insights into key concepts like Supply and Demand,Moving averages (EMA’s/ SMA’s), and Squeezes. These principles are now fundamental to my distinctive approach in the market. Also on the other hand, I try to acquire knowledge of various companies by utilizing Fundamental concepts of any given company.

I'm Manish — but in the trading world, most know me as Alpha.
Born in India in 1980 and raised in Curaçao from the age of 8, I grew up in a business-driven family where I learned the importance of discipline, risk, and hustle early on.

For years, I ran successful ventures in fashion and electronics, but my real passion ignited when I discovered the markets. I started like many — overwhelmed by Forex, distracted by penny stocks — until I found my edge in options trading. After years of trial, error, and relentless study, I developed a system that works — built around what I call the 4 Puzzle Pieces and the Cheatcode to Options Trading.

Trading changed my life, and now I’m dedicated to helping others transform theirs. I run a tight-knit Discord community where I share real trades, setups, market breakdowns, and most importantly — mindset.

I’m someone who moves quietly but thinks deeply, and that’s exactly how I trade. I don’t chase hype or let noise shake me out of my plan. I look for clean setups, key levels, and moments where the risk makes sense. Some days it’s scalping options when momentum lines up; other days it’s sitting on my hands, waiting for the right swing play instead of forcing trades just to feel busy.

Trading, for me, isn’t about flexing or trying to call tops and bottoms. It’s about consistency and discipline. I’d rather protect my capital, take smart entries, and build over time than blow up on random impulse plays. Losses don’t break me—they teach me. Wins don’t inflate me—they remind me what works. It’s about crafting a system and showing up with a clear mind, every day.

A big part of this mindset came from Alpha Trading Pro, who’s been a solid mentor throughout my trading journey. I’ve learned so much from them about risk management, patience, and reading price action without second-guessing myself. Having a mentor like that matters, and I’m grateful for the time, accountability, and guidance they’ve provided along the way.

At the end of the day, I’m trading to buy freedom, not clout. To live on my own terms, with discipline and self-respect. That’s what keeps me coming back to the charts, alert set, focused, and ready to take the trade when it’s truly there.