Engineering Trading Edge

Trading technology. Engineered for edge.

The Stop Hunter researches, educates, engineers and releases next-generation trading technology across Renko charting, order flow, probability, risk and systematic execution — professional-grade tools made accessible to serious traders.

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Active R&D · Platform-native engineering · Real-market validation

TSH Renko Footprint Research Console

InstrumentES Futures

Brick Delta+1,842

StateConfirmation

CVD+8,736

+88+241+637+991-202-446+317+804+1.2K+1.8K-311-688 AbsorptionStrong confirmationExhaustion watch

“The Algorithmic Trading Genius”

Society of Technical Analysts

Experience30+ years in global financial markets

AuthorityPublished trading author and MSTA

Professional backgroundPortfolio manager, prop trader and senior risk manager

SpecialismsRenko, algorithms, probability and trading technology

Platform access programmes

Professional trading software. Free through qualifying partner routes.

Two high-value software and research packages give qualifying new IG and NinjaTrader customers immediate access to The Stop Hunter technology and intellectual property.

These are substantial commercial packages, not disposable lead magnets. Tracking, eligibility and verification rules apply.

Approximate value$550+

NinjaTrader Renko Starter Pack

Professional Renko charting, order-flow software, 12 indicators, books and masterclass material for qualifying new NinjaTrader users.

TSH Renko Footprint Charts
12 NinjaTrader Renko indicators
Renko Dual VWAP
Renko VWAP Bandwidth
Tick Block Size Calculator
Books, masterclass and guide

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Qualifying new NinjaTrader users only. Registration through the approved tracked route and a platform login within seven days are required. No funding, live trade or licence purchase is required. The Stop Hunter may receive compensation for a qualifying activation.

IG Index

Approximate value£650+

IG Index Renko Starter Pack

A complete Renko toolkit, professional education and automation training package for qualifying genuinely new UK IG clients.

Professional Renko Toolkit
12 custom Renko indicators
Renko Block Size Calculator
Two specialist books
Renko workshops and masterclasses
Python and automation courses

Get it free via IG →Buy direct from shop →

Eligible new UK IG clients only. A qualifying Spread Betting and/or CFD account, minimum £100 deposit, first trade and approved tracking status are required. The Stop Hunter may receive compensation for a qualifying account.

Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 69% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading spread bets and CFDs with this provider.

Active research and development

Building where conventional retail trading tools stop.

The Stop Hunter develops new charting, analytical and execution technology around problems that standard platforms and generic indicators do not adequately solve.

01 · Charting technology

Renko Footprint Charts

Brick-level bid/ask volume, delta, absorption, confirmation and exhaustion engineered specifically for non-time-based charts.

Released · Continuing development

02 · Quantitative research

Probability Trading Systems

Decision tools built around distributions, expected move, conditional outcomes, expectancy, volatility regimes and risk.

Research · Model development

03 · Systematic execution

Trading Automation

Research-to-live infrastructure covering strategy engines, backtest parity, broker execution, monitoring, state recovery and controls.

Internal testing · Live validation

04 · Cross-platform engineering

Professional Renko Engines

Modern Renko architecture for NinjaTrader, MT4 and MT5, with cleaner chart construction, advanced analytics and trader control.

Released and in development

Flagship technology

A new way to read order flow on Renko.

TSH Renko Footprint Charts combine non-time-based chart construction with bid/ask volume, brick delta, cumulative delta and market-state analysis.

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Purpose-built Renko logic. Designed around synthetic brick sequencing and reversal behaviour.

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Order-flow state analysis. Absorption, confirmation and exhaustion are identified inside the chart.

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Professional usability. Historical review, chart interaction and detailed brick inspection.

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Research-led development. Built and tested against real platform and market-data constraints.

Get the charts — £99 →Footprint Masterclass — £69 →

Software · £99

Masterclass · £69

Stephen Hoad, founder of The Stop Hunter

Founder and head of research

Research led by recognised market authority.

“The Algorithmic Trading Genius”Society of Technical Analysts

Stephen Hoad is a quantitative trader, trading technology researcher, algorithmic systems developer and published author with more than 30 years of global financial-market experience.

His career spans portfolio management, proprietary and professional options trading, quantitative analysis and senior risk-management roles at Koch Industries, Merrill Lynch, WestLB and Mitsubishi UFJ Securities. Today, he leads The Stop Hunter’s work across Renko charting, probability trading, automation and systematic execution.

Published authorityAuthor across Renko, options, technical analysis and trader discipline.

MSTA and STA lecturerQualified technical analyst with professional teaching and industry authority.

Institutional experiencePortfolio management, prop trading, options, quantitative analysis and risk.

Technology specialismsAlgorithms, automation, probability, Renko and market analytics.

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Released technology

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A simpler route into the current product line: clear software, clear prices and direct access.

NinjaTrader software

Renko Footprint Charts

Bid/ask volume, delta, CVD and state analysis inside completed Renko bricks.

£99

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NinjaTrader add-on

Renko Tick Block Size Calculator

Volatility-led Renko sizing with valid tick rounding and five practical chart speeds.

£14.99

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MetaTrader 5

TSH Renko Pro Charts for MT5

Professional Renko chart construction for an environment where native support is limited.

£39.99

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Published work

Books that document the thinking behind the technology.

Long-form work across Renko, options, systematic trading and professional decision-making reinforces the research and authority behind the company.

Renko and systems

Renko Chart Trading Revolution

Theory, techniques, strategy and automation for the modern Renko trader.

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Discipline and execution

The Samurai Trading Code

A practical code for preparation, mental strength and professional trading behaviour.

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Options and probability

Trading Options For A Living

Strategy, edge, Greeks, volatility, probability, risk and real-world execution.

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Research and insight

The thinking behind the tools.

Articles, videos, development notes and applied market research explain the problems being solved and help traders use the resulting technology properly.

Renko engineering

Industry relationships

Working with established trading platforms and professional bodies.

These relationships connect The Stop Hunter’s research and software with established trading infrastructure, futures technology and recognised professional standards. Explore each organisation and the role it plays in the wider trading ecosystem.

IG Index

IG provides online access to global financial markets through spread betting and CFD trading across indices, forex, commodities, shares and other major markets. The Stop Hunter works with IG to provide a tracked route through which eligible new UK clients can access the £650+ IG Index Renko Starter Pack.

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NinjaTrader

NinjaTrader provides specialist futures trading technology, advanced charting, market analysis, strategy automation and brokerage access. It is the primary platform for The Stop Hunter’s current Renko software, with eligible new users able to qualify for the $550+ NinjaTrader Renko Starter Pack.

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Society of Technical Analysts

The Society of Technical Analysts is the UK professional body for technical analysts, supporting recognised qualifications, continuing professional development, industry events and technical-analysis standards. Stephen Hoad is an MSTA, lecturer and long-standing contributor to the organisation.

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Featured STA event

IFTA Conference 2026 — London

9–10 October 2026One Moorgate PlaceLondon

The Society of Technical Analysts hosts a global conference bringing together leading experts in technical analysis, quantitative trading and financial markets. Headline speakers listed by the STA include Perry Kaufman, Linda Bradford Raschke, Zoe Bollinger and Robin Mesch.

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Affiliate disclosure: The Stop Hunter may receive compensation when qualifying customers register, activate or trade through selected tracked platform routes. IG, NinjaTrader and The Stop Hunter are separate businesses. Eligibility and regional restrictions apply.

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Risk disclosure: Futures, options, forex, spread betting, CFDs and other leveraged products involve substantial risk and are not suitable for every investor. You may lose all or more than your initial investment. Only risk capital should be used for trading. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. The Stop Hunter’s content, research, software and education do not constitute financial advice.

Trading technology. Engineered for edge.

Professional trading software. Free through qualifying partner routes.

NinjaTrader Renko Starter Pack

IG Index Renko Starter Pack

Building where conventional retail trading tools stop.

Renko Footprint Charts

Probability Trading Systems

Trading Automation

Professional Renko Engines

A new way to read order flow on Renko.

Research led by recognised market authority.

Buy the tool. Skip the journey.

Renko Footprint Charts

Renko Tick Block Size Calculator

TSH Renko Pro Charts for MT5

Books that document the thinking behind the technology.

Renko Chart Trading Revolution

The Samurai Trading Code

Trading Options For A Living

The thinking behind the tools.

Why non-time-based charts require different architecture

Replacing prediction with quantified outcomes

The backtest-to-live execution gap

Renko, VWAP, Volume Profile and order flow

Working with established trading platforms and professional bodies.

IG Index

NinjaTrader

Society of Technical Analysts

IFTA Conference 2026 — London

Explore the technology. Access the tools.

Technology enquiries, partnerships and serious business contact.