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Brandon Chapman, CMT

Ghost Prints, Option Spreads, Dark Pool Activity, Institutional Footprints

Brandon Chapman teaches traders how to identify institutional activity through Ghost Prints and dark pool signals. His approach focuses on spotting unusual volume and hidden liquidity that can reveal where large market participants are positioning. Brandon’s strategies aim to help traders anticipate major moves before they fully develop.

Brandon Chapman, CMT

Services & Programs

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Block Hunter – Brandon Chapman’s Institutional Flow Strategy

Block Hunter is a strategy focused on uncovering unusual block trades and institutional activity hidden within the market. By tracking large transactions and liquidity footprints, traders can identify where institutions may be positioning before significant price moves develop.

$1,995/year

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Brandon Chapman's Trading Strategy

Brandon’s methodology centers on four core concepts that give traders an institutional edge — Ghost Prints, Dark Pool Activity, Option Spreads, and Institutional Footprints. Each one reveals where large market participants are positioning before major price moves develop.

Ghost Prints

Unusual volume signatures that appear when large participants are quietly building or exiting positions. Brandon teaches traders how to spot these early and interpret directional bias.

Dark Pool Activity

Private venues where institutions execute large block orders off exchange. While hidden in real time, they leave detectable footprints that reveal directional positioning.

Option Spreads

Brandon uses spread structures to confirm institutional positioning. When dark pool activity aligns with unusual options flow, it creates high-conviction setups.

Institutional Footprints

Rather than following price alone, Brandon tracks hedge funds and institutional desks to anticipate where major money is moving next.

Credentials and Experience

25+
Years of active trading experience focused on institutional-grade analysis
1,000+
Active Block Hunter members tracking institutional flow daily
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Focused service built around one proven methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Brandon Chapman

QWho is Brandon Chapman?
Brandon Chapman, CMT, is a TheoTrade instructor with over 25 years of trading experience. He specializes in identifying institutional activity through Ghost Prints, dark pool signals, and block trade analysis.
QWhat is Block Hunter?
Block Hunter is Brandon Chapman's program at TheoTrade focused on uncovering unusual block trades and institutional activity. Members learn to track large transactions and liquidity footprints to identify where institutions may be positioning before significant price moves develop.
QWhat are Ghost Prints in trading?
Ghost Prints are unusual volume signals that can indicate hidden institutional activity before a significant market move occurs. Brandon Chapman teaches traders how to identify and interpret these signals as part of his Block Hunter methodology.
QWhat is dark pool trading?
Dark pools are private exchanges where large institutions execute block trades away from public markets. While these trades aren't visible in real time, they leave detectable patterns that Brandon Chapman teaches traders to read.
QWhat does CMT stand for?
CMT stands for Chartered Market Technician — a professional credential in technical analysis awarded by the CMT Association, requiring three levels of exams and relevant professional experience.
QIs Block Hunter for beginners?
Block Hunter is best suited for intermediate to advanced traders already comfortable with options who want to incorporate institutional flow analysis into their strategy.
QHow much does Block Hunter cost?
Block Hunter is available for $1,995/year through TheoTrade.
QWhat markets does Brandon Chapman focus on?
Brandon Chapman's primary focus is the options market, using institutional footprints, dark pool data, and block trade analysis across equities and options.
Explore Brandon Chapman at TheoTrade
Programs, tools, and resources from Brandon Chapman
Block Hunter Program

Brandon Chapman's flagship course on identifying institutional block trades and dark pool activity.

 What Are Ghost Prints?

Learn how Brandon Chapman uses Ghost Print signals to detect hidden institutional activity before major moves.

 What Is the CMT Designation?

Learn about Brandon Chapman's CMT credential and what his 25 years of trading experience means for members.

 Brandon's Surveillance Console

A deep dive into the real time options tracking tool Brandon uses to surface institutional block trades daily.

 What Is Block Hunter?

A deep dive into Brandon Chapman's Block Hunter program and how it tracks institutional block trades at TheoTrade.

 How to Read Institutional Block Trades

Learn how to identify and interpret institutional block trades using Brandon Chapman's methodology at TheoTrade.

 Dark Pool Trading Explained

How dark pools work and how Brandon Chapman teaches traders to read institutional footprints in the market.

 Brandon Chapman's Trading Strategy

Brandon's full methodology combining block trade analysis, options flow, and institutional market structure.

NOTE: The CMT designation, or Chartered Market Technician®, is a globally recognized credential for professionals in technical analysis, demonstrating their expertise in analyzing financial markets. To earn this designation, candidates must pass three levels of exams and have relevant work experience in financial market analysis.