Let’s discuss the four major mistakes traders often make when implementing stop losses. 😔 We consistently emphasize the importance of proper risk management, as using stop losses incorrectly can result in more losses than gains. And surely, that's not what you desire, right? 💰
Setting Stops Too Narrowly
The initial and frequent error is setting stops too...
Mind Over Markets Part 1: Asymmetric Payoffs
Welcome to "Mind Over Markets," a three-part miniseries designed to give you some practical tips to help you deal with the psychological stresses of trading.
In this first instalment, we explore the concept of "asymmetric payoffs" within the realm of trading psychology – a notion that suggests making small,...
Contraction, Expansion, and Trend Phase
*also known as the Forex Master Pattern *
The contraction, expansion, and trend phase, or the Forex master pattern, is a trading methodology that focuses on identifying and capitalizing on the recurring patterns and phases that occur in the markets. They are based on the concept of these three market cycles.
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Looking forward to 2024, we've got lots of expert guesses about what might happen with money, business, world politics, and new gadgets in the coming year. Here they are:
1. S&P 500 Peaks: Expect the stock market, especially the S&P 500, to hit new highs. It's like a good day on the stock exchange is on the horizon.
2. Robots at Work: More robots will start...
In my analysis model, I focus on a bearish structure, where I identify the so-called "false demand zones" (SM Trap). It all starts with a supply zone, where the price begins to decline, creating a liquidity zone with a double bottom. Subsequently, the price retests the supply zone, declines again, and breaks the false demand zone, generating another one. Then, the...
If you are planning to start Forex and Gold trading, I prepared for you a list of 6 essential things that you will need for a successful start.
1 - Charting Software
Obviously, if you want to trade, you should analyze the charts.
Most of the beginners apply metatrader 4 or 5 for that.
Even though meta trader is good as a trading terminal, from charting...
Hello,
If you're here, you've likely encountered the timeless advice of "buying at the bottom and selling at the top " is an advice you must have heard by now. However, executing this is one of the most difficult things for most people to do. This is majorly because most people cannot tell where the stock is at during any particular point in time.
Fundamentals...
Good morning, today I would like to draw your attention to a model that I am integrating into my analyses for this year. In this model, we define simple structural changes either downwards or upwards, in this context downwards using two BOS. Subsequently, we define the main demand zone where the price retests. After the retest, the price breaks upwards the...
Hello, Traders! 📈💡
Today, we're going to challenge a common misconception in the trading world: the obsession with having a high percentage of winning trades (Win Rate) and highlight the importance of shifting your focus towards Risk-to-Reward (R:R) ratios.
🚫 The Pitfall of Chasing a High Win Rate 🚫
🔹 Emotional Stress: Constantly aiming for a high Win Rate can...
How to Trade Symmetrical Triangles, Bull Flags, and Bear Flags Like a Pro: Unveiling a Game-Changing Strategy! Watch until the end
Unlock the Secrets of Symmetrical Triangles, Bull Flags, and Bear Flags Trading! Discover a Revolutionary Approach that Flips the Game: Targeting Retail Trader Sentiment for Smart Money Entries. Learn How to Trade Like a Pro and...
The most important problems leading to losses in the market and how to deal with them
"I suffered a series of severe losses, and to this day I still can't recover from it." - this is how an investor friend described the more difficult period he was going through. Life events made him more stressed than usual and on top of that, a series of losses happened to...
Investing at the institutional level involves a sophisticated blend of strategies, risk management, and performance measurement to achieve optimal returns. One of the cornerstones of creating an institutional-grade portfolio is the use of optimization methods, with particular focus on ratios such as the Sharpe Ratio, Sortino Ratio, and Omega Ratio. In this guide,...
This educational post is great for beginners who are just starting to grasp the concept of SMC. We've already talked about what an order block is. This time we'll talk about other types of blocks in trading.
✴️ Mitigation Block
Mitigation Block is a sell or buy zone, which is formed when the market structure (BOS) continues. In other words, it is a broken order...
A psychological level is a price level that traders feel to be significant, generally due to its round number or because it has previously acted as a support or resistance level.
These levels are not based on any intrinsic fundamental worth, but rather on market participants' collective view and conduct.
These levels, sometimes known as "invisible lines,"...
The Wyckoff Method, developed in the early 20th century by Richard Demille Wyckoff (1873–1934), a pioneering figure in technical analysis, which is still widely used and resonates within markets today.
This comprehensive approach to trading is based on the relationship between supply and demand.
Wyckoff's interest in the stock market materialized at the...
How Global Market Shifts Shape the Crypto Frontier
In the ever-evolving landscape of global finance, a keen understanding of broader market dynamics is crucial, especially when analyzing cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. The recent tumultuous events in China's stock exchanges provide a rich context for this analysis, especially when viewed through the lens of...
Mastering MKR Moves: A TLS System Approach
Looking into the complexities of MKR's market patterns, we're applying the Traffic Light System (TLS) to guide us through the ups and downs and decode potential trade setups.
🚦 TLS Analysis on MKR: MKR's daily chart shows tactical entry points and critical thresholds, similar to steering a complex intersection...
