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The Story Behind Zone Bermula (ZB) Technique
From Debt to Dominance – The Raw Price Action Journey.
"Like many self-taught traders, I didn’t get into Forex because I wanted to—I got into it because I had to.
At one point, I was deep in debt from student loans, and my family’s financial situation wasn’t in a good place. I saw people on Facebook claiming to make money from trading and, out of desperation, gave it a shot—hoping it might be a quick fix - thinking it was a get rich quick scheme like most. I started testing signals from various online “gurus and sifus” and made a few small wins. It felt like I’d found a way out.
But as beginner’s luck wore off, the reality of trading kicked in hard."
- K, Founder of Pipxcel & the ZB Trading Technique on his Forex Journey
The Breaking Point
When Desperation Met Reality
My $100,000 Lesson in Desperation
As beginner’s luck wore off, the brutal reality of trading kicked in.
What followed was four agonizing years of loss after loss. I was down over $100,000 SGD (roughly $25,000 SGD/year)—not from one mistake, but a slow, painful bleed of salaries, savings, and emotional energy. Forex was uncharted territory in Singapore, and genuine mentorship felt out of reach. So, I bounced from signal group to signal group, trying to follow dozens of self-proclaimed experts. One day, 30 “gurus” said “buy,” but another 29 said “sell.” That kind of noise was mentally exhausting.
In my search for shortcuts, I also became a victim of scams—account managers, copy-trading bots, “expert advisors”—all because I believed there had to be an easier way. But buried in all that hardship was a valuable insight:
I began to understand why these gurus were giving conflicting signals. That realization became the start of everything.
The Revelation
From Noise to Nuance, How Zone Bermula (ZB) Technique Began
Ironically, it was my younger brother who lit the fuse. He had engaged a Bruneian mentor and was learning late into the night—loudly enough to keep me awake. I’d try to sneak in and listen, only to get pushed out or hit with a pillow. But I couldn’t ignore what I was hearing. As a visual learner, I started piecing things together. I took what I overheard and began reverse-engineering what I’d seen from other gurus—their zones, their setups, their inconsistencies.
Within those three years of decoding the market and spending nearly 13 hours a day on charts, something finally clicked. I started seeing structure in the chaos—price movements weren’t random. The price actions had a rhythm—it started and stopped at consistent levels, almost like it was predetermined. I began marking these “zones” obsessively, checking multiple timeframes to understand the mechanics behind each move. I ditched all indicators and fully committed to the raw method I was uncovering. I became obsessed because I had finally seen something that all the other “gurus and sifus” were missing.
Building the System
ZB Technique Takes Shape Through Real-World Testing
No Demos, No Shortcuts.
Forging ZBT with Real Capital.
I began testing this approach with real capital. I’ve never believed in demo accounts—no pressure, no pain, no consequence. When it’s real money, every mistake becomes a lesson you never forget. I treated every trade like a tuition fee—and I paid attention. I didn’t backtest; I forward-tested. Live. That’s how I internalized and “conquered” the market.
Eventually, my strategy showed a 60% win rate. That was the first confirmation that I was onto something real. And I became obsessed—because I had seen something that no signal provider could explain.
The Missing Piece
How Money Management Transformed ZBT
For an entire year, I trusted ZBT completely. I scaled up my deposits and traded with full conviction. By year four and five, I was journaling religiously—and my win rate climbed to nearly 80%.
But even then, I wasn’t profitable.
That was the final revelation: Even with a nearly perfect method, if you don’t have money management, you will still fail.
So I reset everything—my psychology, my risk exposure, and my relationship with losses. I built a strict capital management plan that complemented my strategy. And that’s when everything changed.
ZB became more than a technique. It became a complete trading framework.
Mastery to Mentorship
Sharing the Truth
Even after all that, I didn’t rush to teach. I knew that in this space, you can’t just be a good trader—you have to be a good coach too. I’ve always believed—not all good players are good coaches, and not all good coaches were good players. But in Forex, especially, you have to be both. If people are going to look to you for guidance, you need skill, structure, and proof.
The name “Zone Bermula Technique” wasn’t originally mine—it came from a strategy my brother was taught. Yes, I adopted the term, but the strategy itself? That was mine. I took that name, reverse-engineered everything I learned, filtered it through years of trial, pain, and refinement, rebuilt the method from the ground up, and infused it with my own insights and confluences. “Zone Bermula” means “the beginning zone”—a perfect fit, because ZBT’s specialty lies with the M1 timeframe. That’s where all the price begins. You can’t have H4 without M1. It’s the foundation.
"I decided to teach ZBT when I saw gurus misleading their communities with reckless signals that went against structure and logic. I knew then: it was time to show people the truth behind price action."
Unlocking Market Origins
The ZBT Framework Explained
Zone Bermula (ZB) Technique is Pipxcel’s signature Forex trading framework—developed, forward-tested, and refined over 8 years by Founder & Master Trader, K.
More than just a strategy, ZBT is a product of real-world experience, built from the ground up through years of losses, insights, and breakthrough moments on the charts.
Unlike widely circulated online strategies such as Smart Money Concepts (SMC), Inner Circle Trader (ICT), or Support and Resistance (SNR), ZBT is an original, independently structured methodology that emerged from personal trial, pattern recognition, and deep psychological resilience. It is not a replication—it is a reset.
At its core, ZBT is rooted in a unique understanding of price origin zones—the specific areas where price action begins and institutions leave their footprint. While it borrows foundational concepts from Supply and Demand (SND), it simplifies and sharpens them into a highly visual and actionable approach.
The structured ZBT curriculum begins with essential Forex foundations, then transitions into ZBT-specific content
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What defines a ZB (Zone Bermula)
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The types of ZB traders need to recognize
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How to execute trades using the ZBBO Strategy (Zone Bermula Breakout)
ZBT also integrates high-probability technical tools such as:
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Quantitative Volume understanding to read market intent
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Trendline precision for structure and entry logic
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The Quasimodo pattern, used selectively for re-entry or trend reversal setups
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Tactical trading methods during high-impact news events
The program isn’t just theory.
It’s highly practical.
Every participant is immersed in live trading sessions, post-class homework, and a final ZBT examination to validate mastery.
Students who fall behind can access complimentary makeup sessions, and all registered members receive lifetime access to future ZBT cohorts, reinforcing Pipxcel’s commitment to real growth—not just education.
In essence, the Zone Bermula Technique is more than a system—it’s a lens for understanding market behavior at its source. Crafted through real pain, real testing, and real results, ZBT offers a comprehensive, proven, and deeply personal approach to trading the Forex market.
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I would like to thank K and Philip for imparting the knowledge of ZB. After learning almost all of ZBT, I can now trade myself with confidence and sometimes my trades align with the official signals.
Finally had time this week to sit down and monitor the charts today, and I managed to hit my daily target just trading NY session. Learn ZBT guys, it's legit game-changing 🙂↕️
Kieron, SG
Proven Track Record
98%
of our students with zero prior trading experience confidently embark on their trading journey after completing our introductory course.
Quality Education
"K is an exceptional mentor who demonstrates a deep understanding of the subject matter. He explains concepts clearly and effectively to the class. His patience in answering questions is commendable, and I personally find his classes engaging and informative.
I highly recommend everyone to attend K’s classes, as you will undoubtedly benefit from his expertise. Thank you, K, and the entire Pipxcel team for organising the lesson!"
- Tommy (October 2024)
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