Success story №2: Nicola Capatti - from coding to selling smart tools on cTrader Store
From North Italy to cTrader Store, Nicola Capatti turned his passion for trading and programming into SmartTradeSystems. In only a short time, his tools have gained real traction, bringing him over $300 in sales and a growing base of traders.
For Nicola, a 23 year-old developer from North Italy, the path into trading began almost ten years ago with curiosity and experimentation. What started as studying markets and testing strategies gradually evolved into a deeper journey - one where he could merge his background in programming with a growing passion for trading.
“I combined my passion for trading with my technical skills, creating personalized tools to support trading decisions.”
From studies to development
Before stepping into trading, Nicola studied computer science at a technical institute. After graduating, he started developing trading systems, combining theoretical knowledge with hands-on programming.
His path has always been guided by the idea of offering traders practical and intuitive solutions.
“My journey in trading and product development started from the desire to offer practical and intuitive solutions for traders, helping them optimize strategies and manage risk more effectively.”
Tools for modern trading
Nicola’s vision of trading is based on intelligent, data-driven tools, including AI-supported features that analyze historical data and market signals to generate predictive insights.
Today, his portfolio includes advanced indicators, market analysis tools, and automated systems, all designed to save time, improve risk management, and remain fully customizable.
“These tools help traders optimize strategies, save time in analysis, and improve risk management, while remaining completely flexible and customizable.”
Nicola chose cTrader Store as a reliable, professional place to reach motivated traders and appreciates the clarity of the marketplace and the chance to share tools with users who want to improve their strategies. He notes that he hasn’t been selling on cTrader Store for very long yet, but he wants to keep growing within this environment.
Featured products on cTrader Store
Nicola publishes his work on cTrader Store under the name SmartTradeSystems. His journey is best reflected in the tools he creates - here are some of his key solutions:
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HFT System for cTrader
- Speed at the service of trading
Designed to capture micro-movements in real time, combining multi-timeframe analysis with Wyckoff theory and Smart Money principles. -
Hedge Fund Strategy cBot
- Capital management with an institutional approach
A hedge-fund-inspired model for diversification, dynamic risk management, and adaptive logic across market conditions. -
Trend-Reversal-Indicator for cTrader
- Clarity in market reversals
Accurately identifies reversal points - especially on Renko charts - with clear, easy-to-read visual signals and customizable parameters.
Among Nicola’s tools, the Hedge Fund Strategy cBot has quickly become popular choice for traders on cTrader Store. Developed as a fully automated trading system, it takes inspiration from professional hedge fund management and focuses on steady, long-term capital growth rather than short-term speculation.
Its popularity comes from the way it handles risk and adapts to market conditions. The cBot diversifies intelligently by analyzing liquidity, volatility, and correlation, while capital allocation is dynamic and regularly rebalanced. Every trade includes volatility-based Stop Loss and Take Profit levels, complemented by broader portfolio risk caps and safety mechanisms to prevent prolonged drawdowns.
The algorithm adjusts to different market regimes: in trending conditions it applies directional logic, in ranging phases it scales back, and during turbulence it activates protective measures. Stress testing across historical market crises has further proven the system’s resilience and consistency.
Today, the Hedge Fund Strategy is available for $120 (down from its original price of $450), making it an accessible yet professional-level solution for traders who want stability, discipline, and long-term continuity in their strategies.
Why cTrader Store
For Nicola, cTrader Store was the natural choice to share his work.
“I chose cTrader Store because it represents a reliable and professional platform, allowing me to reach motivated and serious traders.”
“I appreciate the clarity of the marketplace and the opportunity to share my tools with users who are genuinely interested in improving their trading strategies.”
Although he hasn’t been selling on the Store for very long yet, under SmartTradeSystems, Nicola has already seen promising results. With just 3 products published, he has earned more than $300 - a strong start that motivates him to keep building and improving.
“On cTrader, I haven’t been selling for very long yet, but I am very interested in the opportunities the platform offers and I want to continue growing within this environment.”
Beyond the charts
Outside of trading and programming, Nicola enjoys keeping up to date with the latest in software development. He also dedicates time to traveling, with a recent focus on East Asia, where he finds inspiration in new cultures and perspectives.
Looking ahead
Nicola’s goal is clear: to keep building smarter, more adaptive tools that integrate new technologies and support traders in an evolving market.
“My goal is to continue developing increasingly intelligent and high-performing tools, capable of integrating new technologies and adapting to the evolving market environment.”
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Sofia Savchenko
Sofia Savchenko
Sofia Savchenko
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