People

  1. Home
  2. People
  3. Francis Hunt
Francis Hunt

Francis Hunt

Formal First Name
Francis
Nick Name
The Market Sniper
Links
Twitter LinkedIn
Location
United States

Francis Hunt is a seasoned trader, technical market analyst, educator, and the Founder of The Market Sniper, a global trading education platform. With more than 30 years of experience across financial markets, Hunt has traded and analyzed equities, foreign exchange, commodities, and cryptocurrencies, developing a deep understanding of price behavior across asset classes. He is best known for creating the Hunt Volatility Funnel (HVF) Method, a systematic technical analysis framework designed to identify high-probability breakout opportunities. The HVF Method emphasizes disciplined trade execution by defining clear entry points, stop-loss levels, and profit targets, helping traders manage risk while pursuing consistent results across changing market conditions. Hunt also actively shares his market insights through widely followed YouTube channels, including The Market Sniper, The Crypto Sniper, and The Reset Sniper, where he provides technical analysis, real-time market setups, and macroeconomic commentary to a global audience.

Professional Experience

Academic History

THE MARKET SNIPER

  • Francis Hunt founded The Market Sniper in 2009, establishing a comprehensive trading education platform focused on technical analysis, risk management, and disciplined trade execution.

  • The platform is designed to help traders develop a systematic approach to markets, improve decision-making, and manage risk effectively.

  • Beyond individual learning, The Market Sniper hosts a vibrant global trading community, where members share trade ideas, review setups, and support each other’s growth as technical analysts.

  • The community serves traders at all levels—from beginners to advanced technical analysts—who use the Hunt Volatility Funnel (HVF) Method to identify trades with well-defined risk-reward profiles.


HUNT VOLATILITY FUNNEL METHOD

  • Francis Hunt’s Hunt Volatility Funnel (HVF) Method is a systematic technical analysis framework designed to navigate all market conditions, distilling decades of trading experience into a structured, teachable system.

  • The method emphasizes identifying major market moves before they occur, determining positions with favorable risk-reward ratios, and predefining entry points, take-profit targets, and stop-loss levels. 

  • Applicable across multiple asset classes—including equities, forex, commodities, and cryptocurrencies—the HVF Method combines pattern recognition with disciplined risk management to provide traders with a repeatable, reliable, and comprehensive approach to analyzing markets and executing trades.


MEDIA PRESENCE

  • Francis Hunt has been featured in World Finance, Scandinavian Capital Markets, Small Caps, Upfolio, and The Dollar Vigilante, among other publications.

  • He has also appeared as a guest on Real Vision, sharing insights on trading strategies, technical analysis, and market trends with a global audience.

Warnings and Disclaimers

The information contained herein is obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but its accuracy cannot be guaranteed. It is not designed to meet your personal financial situation - we are not investment advisors nor do we give personalized investment advice. The opinions expressed herein are those of the publisher and are subject to change without notice. It may become outdated an there is no obligation to update any such information.

Copyright Finnotes.org © 2018 - 2020