Named analysts
Every signal is posted by an analyst who publishes under their real name.
The Chartered Technicians Behind Empires Trading
Empires Trading is a crypto futures signal service run by four Chartered Market Technicians who publish under their real names. This page covers who we are, how we work, and what we can and can't share about our past.
Our story
Four Analysts, Working Together Since 2021
Harrison Sterling, Maxwell Harrington, Theodore Blackwood and Thomas Whitmore have analyzed markets together since 2021. Between them, they bring 20+ years of combined experience in financial markets, and each holds the CMT charter.
In 2025, they launched Empires Trading in Singapore as an independent team. No institution decides what we publish, so every signal and market note reflects our analysts' own read of the chart, whether the market is rising or falling.
We earn commissions from some partner exchanges, but using them is never required. Those partnerships don't decide which trades we call, and you can follow every signal on any exchange that offers crypto futures.
Our track record
Why Our Track Record Starts in 2025
Before launching Empires Trading, our analysts worked in roles covered by confidentiality agreements. Those agreements prevent us from naming former employers or publishing trades from that period, so our track record begins with our launch in 2025.
Our credentials are not confidential. Each analyst holds the CMT charter, and charter details are available on request.
How we work
Four Rules Behind Every Signal
A stop-loss on every signal
No signal goes out without a stop-loss and a suggested risk per trade.
One owner per desk
Two analysts post signals. Two cover the weekly overview and macro news.
Free before paid
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The team
Meet the Analysts
Harrison Sterling, CMT
Daily scalp signals
Leads the daily scalp desk, focusing on intraday setups across altcoin futures pairs.
Maxwell Harrington, CMT
Swing signals
Runs our swing signals: multi-day futures positions with defined entries, targets and stops.
Theodore Blackwood, CMT
Weekly market overview
Writes the weekly market overview, tracking how crypto market capitalization shifts week to week.
Thomas Whitmore, CMT
Macro and news analysis
Covers macro and news analysis: what scheduled releases and headlines mean for crypto prices.
Credentials
What the CMT Charter Means
The Chartered Market Technician (CMT) designation is awarded by the CMT Association to analysts who pass three levels of exams in technical analysis and meet its professional experience requirements. It is a widely recognized credential in technical analysis.
Transparency
What You Should Know Before Following Our Signals
Results are shown before trading fees and slippage. Some exchange links on our site are affiliate links, and we may earn a commission. Our signals are not financial advice, and crypto derivatives are restricted in some countries.
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