Craig Tapping

Craig is a commercially minded leader with 33 years in Blue Chip corporate organizations. Now a full-time trader and educator, he brings over 20 years of experience in equities markets and technical analysis, helping others succeed in trading.

Lead Educator & Analyst

MBA

Professional Background

Craig is a senior market educator and analyst at Mastering the Markets, bringing over two decades of experience across equity markets, technical analysis, and investor education. He holds an MBA and has spent his career analysing market behaviour, identifying high-probability opportunities, and translating complex market structures into clear, actionable frameworks for traders and investors.

Craig specialises in technical market analysis, with a strong focus on trend structure, market cycles, risk management, and behavioural dynamics. Known for his calm, methodical teaching style, he is highly regarded for his ability to break down sophisticated concepts into practical insights that students can confidently apply in real-world market conditions. As lead educator, Craig plays a key role in course delivery, live market commentary, and ongoing analysis within the Mastering the Markets community, supporting students at all stages of their trading journey.

Teaching Approach

As Head Educator & Analyst, Craig’s teaching approach is disciplined, structured, and grounded in real-world market behaviour. He focuses on developing traders who understand market structure, probability, and risk, rather than relying on prediction or emotion. His instruction emphasises process-driven decision-making, helping students recognise recurring market patterns and apply consistent analytical frameworks across changing market conditions.

In his role at Mastering the Markets, Craig sets the educational standard across the curriculum. He delivers material progressively and with clarity, ensuring students build confidence alongside competence. His goal is to develop independent, disciplined market participants with the skills and mindset required for long-term success.