A teenager who excels at maths has turned his talent into an online business in the hopes of becoming a millionaire.

Hamza Hanif makes up to £400 per day from currency trading and selling online game accounts from a computer in his bedroom.

The 17-year-old of Sutherland Road, Walthamstow, is planning on taking a gap after he finishes school, to set up a “surprise business”, which he refuses to reveal the details about.

And it’s this secret business, the student at Walthamstow Academy Sixth Form believes, which could help him reach his goal of becoming a teenage millionaire.

“Without a doubt, to be a millionaire is my goal and I feel it’s not too far away,” said Hamza who is sitting his A-levels.

“The new business will be up and running in the next six months and I believe it will be worth £1 million within a year-and-a-half.

“I feel like this is just the beginning for me. When I started selling game accounts in 2015 and currency trading last year, I never envisioned this would happen and I’m proud of myself.”

Hamza, who lives with his parents and two sisters, began making money three years ago when he bought unwanted game accounts on sites such as eBay, Amazon and G2A and sold them for a profit.

While keeping a close eye on the foreign exchange market, the teen decided to venture into currency trading, which has proved to be another success.

As well as discipline and focus, Hamza believes negotiating skills are vital for anyone who wants to make a quick buck online.

He said: “I always negotiate a good price when buying an unwanted game account before selling it on. If I buy an account for £20, I can sell it for up to £100.

“Bitcoin and currency trading are going really well for me at the moment and from that I’m getting about £200 a day.

“Young people know a lot more than old people about things like Snapchat and there’s a lot of money to be made in these things.

“I feel like more people should be taking advantage of this. You might as well start when you’re young.”

But although the student is making thousands of pounds every month, the majority of which he has invested in the hope of buying a house, he insists his friends don’t see him as different.

Hamza added: “When I go out, I don’t go to fancy restaurants – just the chicken or kebab shop.

“If my mates need £2 or £3 for a meal, I’ll give it to that. But I’m still treated the same way.

“Some of my friends are really surprised because I’m so young to get into currency trading but I think I’m able to balance it with school quite well.

“I still find a way to do my homework, even if I do it in the morning before it’s due.”