Apteros Trading: Redefining Professional TradingAt Apteros Trading, led by industry veteran Merritt Black, we offer a transformative experience for serious traders. Our approach is unique – we blend rigorous training with real-world application, setting us apart in the world of proprietary trading.Unique Selling Points:Elite Leadership: Under Merritt Black's guidance, our firm brings unmatched expertise and insight, drawing from his tenure as the head of future trading at SMB Capital in New York City.Professional Tryout: Our distinctive Tryout program is your gateway to real capital trading. It’s not just an assessment; it's a career-defining opportunity.Expert Community: We're more than a firm; we're a community of professionals. Here, trading isn't just a job; it's a shared passion for excellence and strategy.Global Trading Perspective: Watch and interact with our traders as they navigate global markets. This real-time exposure offers invaluable insights into market dynamics and strategies.Structured Yet Organic Learning: Our learning environment balances structured education with organic, experiential learning, fostering a deep and practical understanding of trading.Beyond Theories: We focus on practical, proven strategies, not just theoretical knowledge. Our training is grounded in the realities of the trading world.Why Choose Apteros Trading?Commitment to Excellence: We’re for traders who are serious about reaching the pinnacle of their career. It’s not just about strategies; it’s about cultivating a mindset of continuous improvement and excellence.Pathway to Mastery: Apteros isn’t just a stepping stone; it’s a pathway to mastery. Our program is designed to develop not just competent traders, but industry leaders.Join UsAre you prepared to challenge yourself and reach new heights in your trading career? Apteros Trading isn’t just a firm; it’s a launchpad for your ambition. Here, you'll not only learn to trade; you'll learn to excel. Join us and unlock your pote
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2026
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This was the 4th and final strategy I've learned. (ASFX, Tim Sykes, Warrior Trading and now NARDO). What made this education stick for me was not relying on indicators to tell you when to get in/get out. Let's be honest, a monkey could execute a strategy that says to buy whenever the 8/21 EMA cross, which is similar to what most educators are selling that I've researched.
An AVERAGE trader could take a great strategy and still lose money, a GREAT trader can take a mediocre strategy and find a way to make it work.
I believe his education teaches you how to become a great trader by understanding the environment you're trading ----- through the lens of NADRO, rather than taking a reactive approach when a few indicators give you the green light.
If you're looking for the magic combination of indicators to make you profitable, unequivocally this is not the route for you. My hats off to anyone that can be consistent with that approach, I have not come across any myself.
If you feel like you've been trying to put square pegs into round holes, unable to find consistency and not sure what you're doing wrong, this is absolutely the answer if you're willing to put in the work.
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Michael S.
I've had a phenomenal experience with…
I've had a phenomenal experience with all the Aspects of Apteros Trading.
My first experience was with the NADRO course, which is an extremely in depth trading Framework. It gives you the mindset, the tools and the strategy in order to be a successful Futures trader. I must have watched the course 5x now and every time I get golden nuggets that I didn't realize was there previous times. 10/10
Once you get the NADRO course, you then have access to the community. The Apteros community is a likeminded group of individuals all focused on becoming consistently profitable traders and from my experience EVERYONE is there to help. Truly a pleasure to be part of this community.
Me personally, I am a recent graduate of the Advanced Group Mentorship (AGM), and I was truly blown away by the mentorship skills that Merritt has. I've made so many strides of progress throughout the group which I hope to continue in my trading career.
Lastly, Apteros is a prop firm, but not like the other prop firms out there. While I'm not on the desk yet, Apteros has a vested interested in having their traders succeed rather than other prop firms out there who make their money by watching traders fail. The rules of the tryout are fair, and as close to real life circumstances as possible.
I have so much respect for Apteros and all the things they are doing.
KM
Kelsey M.
The Prop Firm for Professionals
I had the pleasure of learning from MB and all of Apteros Trading courses. MB and everyone at Apteros are the best. If you want to develop your skills as a trader and are serious about that!! Apteros is the place for you. At Apteros you will learn to achieve results that you never thought were ever possible with your trading. IF you have a willingness to learn and a great work ethic you can get your EDGE in the markets with Apteros.
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Bennomori
Apteros Trading: A Transformative Experience for Serious Traders
My Journey Before Apteros
Before joining Apteros, I went through what I now realize was a common path for many aspiring traders:
Reading every recommended trading book – While some provided valuable insights into mindset, most were outdated in terms of practical trading processes.
Binge-watching YouTube trading channels – An inevitable phase, but ultimately a lesson in realizing that there is no "holy grail" of trading.
Completing multiple trading courses – After taking at least three, I found that most lacked the depth required for truly professional trading.
Experimenting with indicators and signals – Buying/coding custom indicators for TradingView, NinjaTrader, etc., only to confirm that no single tool guarantees success.
Trading various markets – Currency pairs, futures, stocks—you name it. Some success, but never enough consistency to feel fully in control.
Step 1: The Apteros Foundation
After spending one to two years on the above, I realized it had all been a stepping stone rather than an investment. That’s when I found Apteros.
Apteros offers professional, structured, and effective trading strategy content delivered in a step-by-step framework. This is not a casual journey. The coursework is thorough, challenging, and demanding, designed to separate serious traders from those unwilling to put in the effort.
If you blame your performance on external factors—whether it’s the market, a tool, or luck—then Apteros is not for you. Success in trading comes from taking full ownership of your decisions and process. The sooner you accept that, the quicker you will achieve consistency.
There are no shortcuts here. You get what you pay for—a professional education that requires effort but delivers real results.
Step 2: The Application Phase
Once you’ve built a solid knowledge base, it’s time to apply it in live or simulated trades for 12 weeks—and this is where things get truly difficult.
This is by far the hardest phase. There is no sugarcoating here—trading is a process-driven profession, and if you don’t have a process, you might as well get a regular job.
As Merritt frequently reminds us:
You don’t become a professional tennis player after six weeks of training.
Merritt’s mentorship is direct, honest, and often uncomfortable—but that’s exactly what makes it so valuable. His expertise helps refine and fine-tune your trading process until it becomes a disciplined, professional system with real edge.
Expect to be pushed far outside your comfort zone. Many traders think success is about intelligence—it’s not. It’s about discipline, process, and habits. The only way to develop those habits is through rigorous coaching and continuous refinement—something that’s almost impossible to find elsewhere in the industry.
Step 3: The Apteros Trading Desk
What makes Apteros truly unique is its structured pathway from student to professional trader.
Not everyone has the discipline to become a pro trader. Guidance is essential. Apteros provides a framework to help traders:
- Develop a professional process
- Execute consistently
- Apply real trading methodologies (beyond just NADRO)
The Advanced Group Mentoring (AGM) is specifically designed to help traders bridge the gap to professional trading on the Apteros Desk.
There are many debates about what makes a great prop firm, but one thing is clear—no other firm provides the same level of trader development before desk placement.
Pro traders can make money anywhere. But if you’re not there yet, the best investment you can make is in proper mentorship.
Final Thoughts
I have personally paid for and completed the Courseware and Mentorship, and I can say with confidence that Merritt’s ability to break down complex market dynamics into an actionable, structured framework is exceptional.
Unlike many educators, he doesn’t just teach theory—he provides a complete, edge-driven methodology while emphasizing:
- Mindset
- Process
- Selectivity
The Apteros Community
One of the most valuable aspects of Apteros is its trading community.
I am not typically active in forums or social media, but I have found that the collaboration, accountability, and shared growth within the Apteros community are both genuine and positive. Unlike unmoderated trading groups, the Apteros Discord is managed by experts, ensuring high-level discussions and meaningful feedback.
The ability to receive real-time insights, trade feedback, and guidance is something most traders will never experience anywhere else.
If you are serious about trading as a profession, Apteros is where you need to be.
Response from Apteros TradingFeb 6, 2025
Means a lot coming from you sir. Thank you for the kind words. See you on the desk at some point in 2025 no doubt!
JC
Juan Camilo Rico P.
High Level Professional Trading
If you are looking for a REAL Proprietary Trading Firm whose main purpose is to make you a winner and help you make your edge stronger, here’s the place you want to be, Apteros Desk provides an unique environment, Risk manager, desk leadership and networking with highly competent and profitable traders to learn from each other and finding professional level opportunities out there in the markets as a team. Here’s not a place for demo funding, we trade REAL CAPITAL and an infinite upside potential for account balance, they are very very smart because helping us execute our best capabilities leads us both (Apteros & Desk Traders) to a WIN-WIN situation, they care about our development and that’s something that can’t be explained easily, you get that feeling when you make it here at the desk.
If you are looking for wisdom, solid concepts to level up you trading at any stage of the trading career your are currently at, this is the right place to be. The way that Merritt takes the time to review your process goals is something that you just can’t find out there, nobody cares, Here at Apteros you really feel that Merritt’s interests are all about developing you as a trader, scaling your growth and be there to support you on every step of the way with WISDOM, EXPERIENCE and SERIOUS PROFESSIONAL ADVICE to make the MOST out of your potential.
Here you are not dealing with BS and fairytale stories, you deal with high level professionals and work together with them to become one!
Proud to be part of this, and you will be too!
I highly recommend this environment, and everything Apteros Trading offers.
Response from Apteros TradingFeb 6, 2025
JCP! Love having you on our prop desk sir. Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review.
SL
Samuel L.
World Class Mentorship & Community
Took the NADRO course back in 2022 and have been active in the community ever since. The most value I found is the networking and being with like minded peers that are serious about making trading a career with professional guidance/mentorship. Really, really, really hard to find that so I latched on quick and never looked back. Merritt has tons of free material on the Apteros YouTube channel and you can CLEARLY see the high level of quality and effort he puts into mentoring his students to hopefully develop them to real traders. Other companies their main objective is just to sell a course, at Apteros they want to build life long professional relationships trading their capital. The intent is what truly matters and on top of that the content is stellar. Just remember that trading is incredibly difficult and like any other meaningful endeavor in life it takes rugged tenacity and extreme effort over long periods of time to be successful. If you are willing to work hard, be a team player, and are coachable we want you here period.
Response from Apteros TradingFeb 6, 2025
Sam - a HIGHLY VALUED member of our student community. Thank you for the kind words. See you on the desk soon we hope.
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Peter C.
Merritt and Apteros are the best in the…
Merritt and Apteros are the best in the business. Their NADRO course and discord are wonderful. Merritt is helpful and is active in the discord sharing information and engaging with us consistently.
Response from Apteros TradingFeb 6, 2025
Thank you Peter!
CB
Craig B.
Apteros NADRO
I dabbled with other trading programs for many years with moderate to zero success. It wasn't until I noticed recommendations of other traders on Reddit and Twitter(X) that Apteros NADRO was coming up in conversation multiple times. I purchased the training and spent weeks viewing the training videos, rewatching multiple times, gaining new information each time. I'm so happy I found Apteros, it has given me the trading foundation I never gained with other programs. If I have questions other members including Merritt will gladly offer assistance in the Discord chat. I've never felt like I couldn't get help, just have to post the question.
NADRO is a life skill that I'll be using throughout the rest of my life. What Merritt offers will make you a consistently profitable trader, assuming you have the dedication, determination and the ability to learn from your mistakes and keep moving forward.
You will not regret purchasing Apteros NADRO.
Response from Apteros TradingFeb 6, 2025
Craig - haha perhaps you over state our abilities! We try hard, and we care about what we do here. Thank you for the kind words.