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BOOK YOUR FREE STRATEGY SESSION NOW >>How did Filippo become Trader of the Month in just 3 months and achieve incredible results?
One thing’s for sure: Filippo is a shining example of determination and success in the world of trading.
His secret wasn’t just talent—it was dedication and a precise method. When Filippo joined Unger Academy, he already had a solid understanding of trading, but he knew he lacked a replicable strategy to achieve consistent success over time.
With the support of the Academy's coaches, Filippo refined his approach, focusing on risk management, market analysis, and discipline. It wasn’t just about using advanced techniques—it was about developing a winning mindset, the kind that separates successful traders from the rest.
In this interview, you'll discover:
-How Filippo became Trader of the Month in such a short time
-Why the Unger Method made all the difference in his journey
-The strategies that helped him achieve his results
Watch the full interview to learn how you can apply the same method and start seeing real results.
Enjoy!
What Filippo does for a living
Chelsi
Hi everyone, and welcome! Today, we have the pleasure of introducing you to Filippo, one of our Unger Academy students since last October, and our Trader of the Month for January. Well done, Filippo! And today, he’s here to share his experience with us. Hi, Filippo—welcome!
Filippo
Hi, Chelsi! I’m really happy to have received this award. Let me tell you a bit about myself. I’m Filippo, born in 1990—so I’m 35 years old—and I currently work as a programmer for a consulting company. But before I got here, I’d like to quickly go over my journey—not from birth, of course—but I was born with a number of sensory challenges, including issues with both my vision and hearing. These made my childhood and teenage years quite difficult. Things got worse when I was 17 and suffered a detached retina, which prevents me to this day from getting a driver’s license or being able to drive. And we all know how hard that can be in a world where driving is almost essential.
That situation led me into a deep depression that lasted from age 17 to 27. Thankfully, I eventually regained my desire to live and challenge myself. I realized I couldn’t keep living with zero self-esteem, just because I couldn’t drive. When I was 27, I discovered Bitcoin and saw its growth potential—back then, it was already at $6,000 each, and I really wanted to buy in. Now it’s at $100,000, so I wasn’t too far off! The only issue was... I was flat broke at the time.
That gave me the motivation to get out of the house and take the first job I could find—handing out flyers. Then I got lucky: a relative helped me get hired as a programmer under a civil disability employment scheme. That’s how my programming career started. This background actually helped me a lot when it came to systematic trading with the Unger Academy, since switching between programming languages came easier to me than it might for others. That’s how I got here. Before going live with Unger Academy, though, I totally peppered my mentor with four separate calls, asking for practical tips—because even though I could program, I knew nothing about trading.
Chelsi
Of course.
Filippo
So it was like having the pot but none of the lids. I really have to thank Pietro Martini—he gave me so much of his time. Those calls were supposed to be 45, maybe 50 minutes, but he’d stay on for over an hour, sometimes an hour and 15, even if it meant running late for the next session. One thing I think really helped me reach this milestone in such a short time was what he told me at the end of one of those calls: “I want to see you as Trader of the Month.” And here I am.
What challenges Filippo faced before joining our program
Chelsi
Wow, that’s amazing, Filippo! So, I’d say your story is really inspirational, right? Anyway, what challenges were you facing before joining our program?
Filippo
I didn’t know the syntax, I didn’t know the indicators… I mean, honestly, you’re probably wondering, “Did you use Unger Academy strategies?” I did—but more for learning purposes. For example, I came across a strategy that used the Bollinger Bands, and I was like, “What’s a Bollinger Band?” So I had to go and look it up. That’s when I really dove into studying and ran tons and tons of tests.
So basically, October was all about studying the video lessons. November was when I started exploring the Unger Academy strategies. December, I started developing my own, and well, January—you saw the results.
Chelsi
Yep, things really took off!
Filippo
Exactly. But to be honest, even before joining the Unger Academy, I had already tried another path—but that one was discretionary trading, all manual. The problem was, every time I was in the market, I got super anxious, and the results were far from great. So I thought, “Maybe I can combine my programming skills with trading and create the perfect match.”
What made Filippo choose Unger Academy over other options?
Chelsi
Perfect match indeed! And what made you choose our program over the other options out there?
Filippo
Well, in a world full of fluff-gurus out there… Everyone’s used to hearing how easy trading is—like you can turn €250 or €1,000 into millions. Look, maybe it is possible, sure, but you’d need a lot of luck, and it’s not something you can count on repeating. So I went looking for a real mentor, someone solid—let’s say, someone with… real backbone.
Chelsi
Ok.
Filippo
I mean, come on—who better than the guy who’s won the World Cup Trading Championships four times? I don’t think it gets better than that.
Which part of the program helped Filippo the most
Chelsi
For sure! And was there a particular aspect of our program that really helped you? Something that maybe pushed you to become Trader of the Month?
Filippo
Yeah, actually. You know how, in the stock market, it’s usually always going up? Well, I didn’t want to just do what everyone else does. Going long when everyone else is going long? That’s too easy. So, I thought, “What if I focus on something harder—like building a strategy that works during crashes?” I figured, even if it does take more time, it’s worth it. And judging by how the S&P 500 has been behaving lately, some people probably blew up their accounts—while I, well… maybe I got lucky, but I was thinking a little differently.
Chelsi
Ok!
Filippo
So that was my approach. I had a strategy still in testing, you know, the in-sample and out-of-sample periods. It was ready, but I wanted to observe how it performed during January before going live. After 15 days, it had made five trades—each one with a $1,000 profit. I was like, “Damn, I’ve created a monster of a strategy!” So I activated it, and it pulled off three more trades—though yeah, it could’ve done even better.
Still, I wanted a bit more confirmation because strategies can always break down at any moment—markets are always changing. I also remembered a video by Andrea Unger where he talked about when it’s wise to shut down your strategies—like during presidential elections, the COVID pandemic, or Brexit. So I applied that same idea to major news events—I mean, not pandemic-level, but still strong market movers. I figured by shutting things down during those times, I might save myself a few stop losses.
And that is exactly what I did in this case too. I took that little piece of advice and I applied it to something bigger—like earnings reports, inflation data, that kind of thing. Those were my winning weapons: knowing when to protect myself by turning off strategies when I sensed that the market could suddenly get super volatile, and betting on crashes when a set of conditions suggested it might happen. Sure, maybe you hit three stop losses in a row, but then you land that one big trade that makes up for it—just to give an example.
Where Filippo found the greatest value
Chelsi
And within our Unger Academy program, where did you find the most value?
Filippo
Definitely in the one-on-one coaching. I really believe in that kind of learning. I mean, sure, the video lessons are well done—no doubt—but when you have a real person to talk to, to ask questions, to get feedback from… that’s what really helps you grow. So I’ve got to thank Pietro Martini again—he was my personal coach. I honestly wouldn’t have chosen Unger Academy if it didn’t include the option to book calls with a coach.
Chelsi
So, to be guided.
Filippo
Yes, exactly. And sure, it’s not always easy to get a call with him right away—I mean, he has a ton of students—but I have to say, he’s really good, and most importantly, he believed in me.
Chelsi
That’s great!
Filippo
And that belief gave me a push. I mean, having someone believe in you doesn’t automatically let you make a 70% performance—but it definitely motivates you to study harder, to challenge yourself, to keep experimenting and testing new ideas. I ended up going a bit beyond the Unger Academy framework—still starting from the Million Dollar Database—but I added my own spin.
Gold, Nasdaq, Copper, Crude Oil, the S&P… and even Soybeans—I tested all of them between November and December. I saw what worked best and kind of just went all-in, 100%. But look, guys don’t copy me—it doesn’t always work out like that. I mean, it might go well one month, but … you know! Anyway, I’m still happy with how it all turned out. Also, I think that the one thing you should never do when you start getting results is let it go to your head. Just because you doubled your capital doesn’t mean you should double your position size. That’s the fastest way to either double again—or lose it all. And I’m not interested in that.
How Filippo’s life changed after achieving these results
Chelsi
And how has your life changed since reaching these results?
Filippo
Honestly? It hasn’t changed at all. I still have the Amazon gift cards—they’re just sitting there. I actually gave them to my sister because I didn’t really need them. The money I made from trading is still in the account. I think I’ll start withdrawing once I hit a nice round number like 50,000. Then I’ll maybe pull out 2,000 a month. I mean, what do I even need the money for? I already have everything I need. My main job as a programmer is super fulfilling and leaves me with a lot of free time. I usually only work one to three hours a day, max. That’s what gave me the time to really study your courses in depth for several hours a day. Otherwise, with less than an hour a day, I don’t think it’s possible to really get into the world of trading.
Where Filippo thinks he’d be if he hadn’t joined our program
Chelsi
If you hadn’t chosen to join our program, where do you think you’d be right now?
Filippo
Probably still at home, playing video games or binge-watching Netflix. I basically just added a new hobby!
Filippo’s advice for those still unsure about their future as traders
Chelsi
And what advice would you give to someone watching this interview who’s still on the fence about joining our program?
Filippo
First, don’t copy exactly what I did—or I’ll feel responsible for you! Second, whether you’ve got €100,000 or €20,000 to invest, start small. Use a small account, do some paper trading, and then go live with a little money. Once you understand the dynamics and see that you’re consistently profitable for two or three months, then you can add more. Because it’s really easy to get burned. And if you do, don’t go blaming Unger Academy saying that the course doesn’t work. If you lose money trading, that’s on you. They just gave you the tools—it’s up to you to use them. Whether you win or lose is entirely your responsibility.
Chelsi
And for someone trying to decide between Unger Academy and other options—or maybe just unsure about joining at all—what would you say makes Unger Academy different? What extra value does it bring?
Filippo
I don’t really know all the other programs out there, so I can only speak from my experience—and I have nothing but positive feedback for you guys. The system that you teach really helps reduce that emotional side of trading. When you’re doing manual, discretionary trading, your heart’s racing, your head isn’t clear, and you end up making impulsive decisions. But with the Unger Academy, what you teach is that it’s a program—a bot, essentially—that does the buying, the selling, and even takes the stop losses. So you just check in every now and then: “Oh, did that one hit a profit?” Of course, you don’t completely check out. I mean, if the strategy hits five stop losses in a row, you're like, “Wait a second, something’s off here.” But overall, it lets you live and trade with a lot more peace of mind.
Chelsi
That’s great—really great to hear. Thanks so much for your time, Filippo, and I hope to see you crowned Trader of the Year by the end of it!
Filippo
Thank you! I’ll see you at the end of the year then. And if you don’t see me… well, that probably means I’m out on the street begging for change—something went wrong!
Chelsi
Thanks, Filippo!
Filippo
Thanks to you—it’s been a pleasure.
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