Nine years in the markets, one lesson: process wins.
2017
Started trading
Began trading intraday futures and learning the markets first-hand.
2021
Into the prop space
Began trading with proprietary trading firms, working to their rules and accountability.
2025
Professional mentorship
Trained under Tom Vorwald and Patrick Nill, sharpening analysis, execution and risk discipline.
2026
Founded CM Futures
Launched CM Futures to give developing traders structured, honest education.
Learned from people who coach champions.
Cody’s development included direct mentorship that shaped how he approaches analysis, execution, risk and review.
Tom Vorwald
Founder, Trade the Traders
Founder of Trade the Traders and an experienced trading mentor recognised for developing and coaching World Trading Champions. Tom’s teaching places a strong emphasis on structured market analysis, professional tools and disciplined execution.
Patrick Nill
Two-time World Trading Champion
A two-time World Trading Champion and experienced futures and forex trader. Patrick’s teaching focuses on structured preparation, market context, risk management and consistent decision-making.
CM Futures is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by Tom Vorwald, Patrick Nill, Trade the Traders or the World Cup Trading Championships. Their names are included solely to describe Cody Murphy’s training background.
Intraday, rules-based, risk first.
Markets
- MNQ / NQMicro and E-mini Nasdaq-100Primary
- ESE-mini S&P 500
- GCGold
- CLCrude Oil
Method
- Auction market theory
- Order flow
- Price action
- Intraday
- Scalping
Prepare before the session, define the risk before the trade, and review it in writing afterwards.
Trading isn't about finding certainty. It's about deciding well without it.
Process over prediction
No one calls every market move. We focus on a repeatable process you can trust across conditions.
Capital protection first
Risk management isn't optional. Preserve your account so you can keep trading tomorrow.
Honest guidance
We set honest expectations and teach the discipline real trading genuinely demands.
Independence is the outcome
The aim is a trader who can run their own written process without anyone else.
What CM Futures is, and isn't
CM Futures is
- A structured five-Phase programme
- 1:1 coaching with a small intake
- Progress measured by evidence
CM Futures isn't
- A signal or copy-trading service
- Managed accounts or investment advice
- A promise of funding, income or profit
Ready to build a more structured approach?
Funded-account qualification and trading education do not guarantee future results. CM Futures is not sponsored or endorsed by any proprietary trading firm, training organisation or competition.
All content and coaching are provided for educational and informational purposes only and do not constitute financial or investment advice. Futures trading involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for every investor. Past performance does not guarantee future results.