Philakone is a cryptocurrency day trader recognized for his expertise in Elliot wave theory, RSI, MACD, price action, Fibonacci, volatility, and ATR-based trading analysis. Departing from his engineering career in 2013, he committed to full-time trading, starting with modest $100 position sizes and gradually scaling up over nine years to manage million-dollar positions.

Acknowledged for his dedication to education, Philakone shares free technical analysis content on YouTube and Twitter. His prominence grew in 2018 when Bitcoin.com acknowledged him as a top analyst. Philakone's extensive library features thousands of video lessons and live trades, providing valuable insights to his audience. Additionally, he oversees a private trading group on Discord, creating a collaborative space for members to interact and trade collectively.

Originally from Canada, Philakone currently resides in Istanbul, Turkey, with his loving wife Iraz, alongside their four cats, a dog, and two iguanas.