Through the tape, we learn how the market moves.

Want a trading strategy
that consistently performs?

Our edge is seeing Smart Money in the prints and understanding where they are taking the stock. We follow institutional movement with precision and discipline. We are the shadow to their move.

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Built for traders who want structure, data, and accuracy from the start.

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Doug Patel

"I don't follow news or technicals, I follow the prints."

Doug Patel, Master Tape Reader

Founder of Market Making Strategies, a master tape reader with over a decade of experience in equities and options. Trained by one of the industry's most respected traders, he developed a strategy that tracks institutional order flow to anticipate market direction with over 83% accuracy. Today, he teaches traders how to read the tape, follow Smart Money, and execute with precision through the proven framework that has made Market Making Strategies one of the most trusted names in options education.

Over a decade of dedicated tape reading experience in equities and options trading.

Developed a strategy that tracks institutional order flow to anticipate market direction with over 83% accuracy.

Teaches traders how to read the tape, follow Smart Money, and execute with precision through a proven framework.

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CORE CURRICULUM

What You'll Learn

Master the three pillars of profitable tape reading

1

Learn to Read the Tape

Spot institutional buying and accumulation in the tape the true language of Smart Money.

2

Options Execution

We use options as our trading tool because they offer lower risk and higher returns in our Smart Money strategy.

3

Trader Psychology

90% of consistent trading comes down to mindset and discipline. Learn to build a performance psychology that keeps you consistent.

THE PROCESS

The MMS Process

A systematic approach to following Smart Money and building consistent trading success.

1

Trader Mindset & Psychology

Build the performance mindset needed to trade successfully. Includes bi-weekly psychology sessions and mindset tools.

2

Spot Smart Money in the Tape

Smart Money represents the large institutions and hedge funds whose accumulation drives markets. We teach you how to follow their prints to anticipate major moves.

3

Classify Smart Money Strategies

Learn to classify short, mid, and long-term institutional builds and strategies.

4

Set Price Targets Based on Smart Money Activity

Set precise price targets based on the accumulation or buying seen from Smart Money.

5

Execute and Manage Trades

Execute on your strategy, manage your trade, and reflect post trade for consistent improvement.

MENTAL EDGE

Performance Psychology
Train the Mind That Trades

Consistent trading isn't just about strategy, it's about state. Learn to regulate emotion, build focus, and sustain discipline through our psychology framework taught live every two weeks.

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Full Access Membership

RECOMMENDED

$127 /month

Includes Skool courses, psychology sessions, Discord community, and full Smart Money education.

  • ✔ Full MMS library access
  • ✔ Bi-weekly psychology sessions
  • ✔ Discord community
  • ✔Support network

Even if you're at work, on holiday, or just busy, you'll always have your community to lean on for insights, updates, and live prints.

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Discord Only

$49 /mo

Includes all features of Discord only live chat, trade discussions, and community access.

  • ✔ Exclusive Discord community
  • ✔ Doug's real-time market commentary
  • ✔ Live trading discussions
  • ✔ Market updates & alerts
  • ✔ Peer-to-peer learning
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REAL RESULTS

Trader Success Stories

Hear from traders who mastered the tape and built consistent profits with Smart Money strategies.

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