Capturing Profits With Technical Analysis By Sylvain Vervoort Jun 2026

Martin smiled. “Vervoort says: ‘Profits are not captured by courage. They are captured by a system that removes courage from the equation.’”

Vervoort’s core idea was brutal in its simplicity: He called them “profit capture zones”—specific price levels where institutions were forced to cover or take profit. Most retail traders bought breakouts. Vervoort taught Martin to sell them. Martin smiled

You stay in the trend until the trend actually reverses, capturing the bulk of the move, not just a fixed percentage. Most retail traders bought breakouts

In addition to his proprietary bands, the book provides a deep dive into Moving Averages (MAs). Vervoort is critical of the lag inherent in standard Simple Moving Averages (SMAs) and the noise of Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs). In addition to his proprietary bands, the book

Sylvain Vervoort’s "Capturing Profit with Technical Analysis" introduces the LOCKIT system, offering a mechanical, hands-on approach to trading through specialized tools like the SVAPO indicator and Heikin-Ashi techniques. The guide focuses on actionable, rule-based strategies for market entry, exit, and risk management rather than theoretical analysis. For more details, visit

This is where Vervoort differentiates himself from "buy and hold" amateurs. He uses a .