My name is Petr Podhajsky, and I have been actively trading the markets for over 25 years.

Throughout my career, I’ve tested and traded almost every style imaginable. Ultimately, I realized one non-negotiable truth: my trading had to be highly time-efficient. I completely reject the idea of being chained to a computer screen all day.

Today, I trade fully automated portfolios of systematic strategies, which I also use to manage external investor capital.

I have serious skin in the game. I risk significant capital in the live markets every single day using the exact same know-how I am sharing with you. You can confidently rely on the fact that the edge I reveal in this program remains my absolute professional priority.

Have questions before you enroll? 

Because this is a strictly mechanical, fully transparent system, I want to make sure it is the right fit for your current trading goals. If you have any questions about the strategy, the platforms, or the capital requirements, email me directly at petr@crackingmarkets.com and I will be happy to give you a straight answer.

Developing this strategy required countless hours of heavy research and months of rigorous, skin-in-the-game testing with my own capital. This is not theoretical fluff. It is the exact, proven quantitative tool I use to operate and generate returns in the live markets.

While past performance never guarantees future returns, if the system maintains its established trajectory, the value of this unlocked logic is undeniable. In the proprietary trading space, fully mechanical, live-tested edges like this routinely sell for $10,000 or more—and for a well-capitalized trader, the ROI at that price point still makes absolute sense.

However, because this is my very first time opening this program to an international audience, I am running this inaugural implementation workshop at a discounted rate.

Strict Deadline: This introductory pricing is only valid until March 20, 2026. After that date, the price will permanently increase.

This implementation program is organized by Centrum financiho vzdelavani, ltd, Italska 67, 120 00 Prague, Czech RepublicAll information provided is intended strictly for educational purposes. If you have any questions, please contact us via email at petr@crackingmarkets.com.

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Who this is for (and why it will save you months of trial and error)

This program is built specifically for traders who:

• Want to deploy an intraday strategy with proven, real-world live validation.
• Prefer a long/short approach that isn't dependent on overall market direction.
• Refuse to carry overnight risk and want all positions closed by the end of the session.
• Demand a fully mechanical system completely free of discretionary guesswork or emotional decisions.
• Want a ready-to-deploy solution, rather than spending time on endless theoretical studying.
• Are looking for a robust foundation to seamlessly expand and diversify their existing portfolio.

Please note: This is not a "Trading 101" course. It is designed for traders who already understand market basics (like futures and equities) and simply want to plug in a functional, systematic approach.

Who this program is NOT for:

• "Holy Grail" seekers expecting a magical system with zero losing trades.
• Absolute beginners looking to learn the basics of trading from scratch (this program is strictly focused on implementing a fully baked strategy).

What You Get Inside the Implementation Program

Strategy & Core Logic

Zero black boxes. I reveal the exact mechanics behind every entry, exit, and position management rule. You will get full access to:

• Detailed backtests across individual markets and at the broader portfolio level.
• Alternative testing data exploring different variations of the system.
• Clear recommendations on how to configure the setup to fit your personal risk profile and implementation style.

Unlocked Source Code

If you want to run your own backtests or tweak the parameters, you get:

• Fully editable code for the TradeStation platform.
• 100% ownership—you are completely free to develop, adapt, or combine this code with your existing strategies.
• Clean logic, making it relatively easy to port the system into other trading platforms.

Autotrading & Execution Tools

I share the exact setups I use for my own automated execution:

• TradeStation: Mechanical scripts and workspace settings.
• Interactive Brokers: Autotrading via bracket orders (so you don't need TWS running on your machine 24/7).
• Darwinex Zero: A complete Python solution for fully automated execution.

Pricing & Registration

Why the Intraday Breakout Formula Works

Historically, breakout strategies are among the most robust and stable systematic approaches to intraday trading. 

This specific implementation relies on four key pillars that make it highly practical for live market execution:

1. A True Long/Short Edge

The strategy exploits both sides of the market, meaning you aren't reliant on a constant bull market in equities or indices. It’s engineered specifically to capture days with a high probability of a sustained trend—regardless of whether prices are surging or tanking.

2. Zero Overnight Risk

Every trade is strictly intraday. You are entirely immune to overnight gaps, pre-market news shocks, and after-hours volatility. For many traders, eliminating overnight exposure is the ultimate game-changer for both psychological peace of mind and strict capital preservation.

3. Structural Edge in Volatile Markets

Breakouts on high-volatility days happen for structural reasons—specifically when market participants panic or succumb to euphoria. As long as market volatility exists, these intraday breakouts have a high statistical probability of generating continuous profit.

4. 100% Mechanical & Automatable

The logic for entries, exits, and position management is rigidly defined. Your edge never relies on "gut feeling" or discretionary guesswork. Because the approach is entirely rules-based, repeatable, and ready to automate, it drastically reduces human error and eliminates emotional sabotage.

The Results Speak for Themselves: Live Trading Validation

I developed and deployed this strategy in May 2024. Since then, I’ve tracked its performance through both continuous forward-testing and actual live market execution using my own capital.

The chart below displays the strategy's equity curve since launch, based on an ongoing forward-tested simulation using ETFs (with all fees and commissions included).

• Annualized Return: 26.86%
• Max Drawdown: -10.27%
• Sharpe Ratio: 1.39
• Average Winning Month: +4.26%
• Average Losing Month: -2.60%

Note: This baseline simulation uses US equity index and Bitcoin ETFs. In practice, traders often execute this via micro futures or options for even greater capital efficiency.

The Reality on My Live Account (Interactive Brokers)

On my actual live Interactive Brokers account, the strategy currently delivers:

• Live Sharpe Ratio: 1.42
• Annualized Return: 40.2%
• Max Drawdown: -12.06%

I trade this strategy as one component of a broader portfolio on a larger account, allocating only a specific portion of my capital to it. Because I use slightly modified risk parameters for my own setup, my personal live equity curve follows the exact same trajectory as the simulation, with only minor variations in the day-to-day details.

Trading the Exact Same Edge with Options

I also execute this same core logic using a simple, automated options setup by buying 0TDE options directly on the breakout. This alternative approach comes with its own distinct trade-offs:

• The Advantage: No hard stop-loss is required. Your absolute maximum risk is strictly capped at the premium paid for the option.
• The Drawback: The strategy has to actively fight against aggressive time decay (theta burn).

Because of option pricing mechanics, this equity curve is slightly more volatile than the smoother performance you get with micro futures or ETFs. However, the continuous upward trajectory acts as ultimate proof that the core, underlying edge is undeniably robust.

Live Proof: Below is a direct screenshot from my dedicated Interactive Brokers account where I run this options setup, confirming return of +68.26%:

Proven Robustness: The Long-Term Backtest

I execute this strategy across three specific US markets.

Below is a snapshot of the long-term backtest pulled straight from my live dashboard, which continuously runs an automated simulation (with all commissions fully factored in). This specific simulation operates on a strict 1% risk per trade:

For benchmarking, we’ve overlaid the standard S&P 500 "Buy and Hold" equity curve.

Notice how the breakout strategy effortlessly keeps pace with the broader index, yet only ties up your capital on specific, high-probability days. Because your money isn't constantly exposed to the market, this system acts as the ideal diversifier to run alongside your existing trading portfolio.

Starting Capital? More Accessible Than You Think.

You don't need a massive bankroll to execute this edge. For the most popular micro futures markets (MES, MNQ, MBT), the strategy is perfectly viable for smaller account sizes.

Here is a baseline backtest example for the Micro Nasdaq (MNQ):

• Risk: $200 per trade
• Recommended Account Size: $10,000
• Commissions Factored: $0.85 per contract
• Testing Period: 10 years of data (no compounding/reinvestment)

The backtest proves that even with strictly conservative risk parameters and absolutely zero compounding, the strategy delivers highly compelling returns.

• For Larger Accounts: Scaling up to the full-sized E-mini NQ is even more advantageous. It offers better overall capital efficiency because commissions are lower relative to the contract's point value.
• For Smaller Accounts: You can deploy this strategy with less than the recommended starting capital. Just be prepared to tolerate higher relative volatility in your equity curve as a trade-off.

This isn't just another theoretical trading idea. It’s a complete, ready-to-deploy solution—giving you everything from the core logic to full autotrading execution.

The Timeline: How It Works

You get instant access the second you complete your purchase. You will immediately unlock the three core implementation modules, followed by a full two-month support period. The modules consist of pre-recorded video lessons (in English) alongside a private discussion section.

The format is 100% flexible. You learn and implement at your own pace; there is no need to be at your computer at any specific time.

Inside the Implementation Modules:

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Module 1: The Intraday Breakout Edge in a Nutshell

• Approx. 90 minutes of high-density video training.
• A complete breakdown of the edge, the backtests, and the final implemented logic.
• A full explanation of the exact traded rules, allowing you to independently verify and stress-test the logic yourself.

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Module 2: Live Trading Implementation in Interactive Brokers

• A step-by-step breakdown of the exact execution method.
• Full access to my bot trading script utilizing bracket orders.
• Fire and forget: Run the script once at the open, and you can completely close TWS. The execution runs safely on the Interactive Brokers backend.
• No complex or expensive servers required—just the standard TWS platform and basic IB market data.

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Module 3: Trading Implementation via Darwinex Zero

• A blueprint on how this intraday strategy can generate returns without risking your own capital.
• The ideal path for emerging systematic traders who want to experience professional trading with zero personal financial risk.
• Includes the complete Python code required for 100% automated execution on Darwinex Zero. (Note: This specific setup requires a basic VPS, such as a cheap Contabo server).
• This Darwinex Zero module acts as a high-value "bonus" demonstrating the massive scalability of mechanical systems. You choose exactly which implementation path fits your goals.

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Two Months of Direct Support

I will personally help you navigate any questions regarding the strategy itself or how to implement it using the provided tools. Support is fully accessible via email for two full months.

No Coding, Specialized Software, or Expensive Data Required

This program bypasses the grueling research phase and hands you the final, verified edge. It gives you the exact blueprint to deploy this strategy into the markets seamlessly.

Here is why the setup is completely frictionless:

• Zero Coding Necessary: Deploy the provided tools and bot trading scripts without writing a single line of code yourself.
• Standard Platforms Only: Execute trades using just the standard Interactive Brokers TWS platform (with Darwinex Zero and TradeStation as alternative options).
• Basic Market Data: You only need standard retail-level live market data for the assets you are trading.

You do not need a pricey specialized data feed, and you do not need advanced programming skills. The system is built to be accessible, streamlined, and ready to run.

Who is Behind This Strategy?

Can this system stop working?

There are absolutely no certainties in the markets.

What this program delivers is the final result of extensive research into a market edge that holds a historically high probability of generating profits. That research has been rigorously validated by over 18 months of live market execution using significant personal capital.

However, as every real trader knows: past performance does not guarantee future results. The system may not maintain its historical performance metrics going forward, and absolutely no guarantees are (or can be) made regarding future returns.

This implementation program is not a "Holy Grail." It is a practical, fully transparent blueprint for understanding a robust quantitative edge and deploying it into the live markets. It is up to you to independently assess the risks associated with the strategy and manage your capital accordingly.

That being said, I fully intend to keep running this exact edge in my own live portfolio for the foreseeable future.

1. Strictly Educational (You Are in Control)

I am handing over my proprietary research, live-market experience, and personal execution tools to save you hundreds of hours of trial and error. However, all material is provided strictly for educational purposes. You are solely responsible for deciding how to deploy this edge based on your own personal risk tolerance, trading experience, and available capital.

2. Strict No-Refund Policy

Because you receive immediate, unrestricted access to the fully unlocked source code and the complete strategy logic the exact second you check out, all sales are strictly final. Once the intellectual property has been revealed and the code is in your hands, no refunds will be issued under any circumstances.

3. Confidentiality & Non-Disclosure (NDA)

By enrolling in this program, you automatically agree to a strict Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). The strategy logic, source code, and exact trading rules are provided exclusively for your own personal trading. You may not distribute, teach, publish, or share this proprietary system on blogs, social media, forums, or with any third parties.

Important Disclosures & Terms of Enrollment

"This is my first fully systematic strategy. I love that executing the trade is as simple as generating a single bracket order."

— Mirek, Czech Trader

What Traders Are Saying

"I have been following Petr's work for years. His systematic approaches are what finally helped me become consistently profitable in the markets."

— Karel, Czech Trader

"The ready-to-use scripts and analytics provided are outstanding. They allowed me to jump straight into automated trading without any complex technical setups."

— Anna, Slovak Trader

990 €

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