Bull markets are the epitome of investor optimism and economic growth, characterized by rising asset prices and increasing investor confidence. However, within every bull market, there lies a cyclical pattern composed of distinct phases: Discovery, Momentum, and Blow-off. Understanding these phases is crucial for investors to navigate the market efficiently and...
When it comes to learning about markets and trading, finding the right path and committing to it is the hardest part. The right path has little to do with any technical analysis method. It has to do with structuring our mental framework so that we fundamentally change how we experience markets, trading, and loss. In the video, I show some Median Line and...
This video goes into depth on the types of market structures and how they happen. Ranging -> Breakout (Spike) -> Channel (trend or a ranging trend) -> Climax. The market moves in these repeatable patterns over and over and over again. If you can diagnose where we are in these cycles then you can harness this skill to improve your trading.
True support and resistance is found in the meat of the move, not at the extreme highs and lows. To find it, Simply draw a zone or box and look for the place that price touches the most, and then pay attention to what happens afterward. In this lesson, I set up a trade plan and show how a Wash and Rinse structure at the pivot of a swing uses the most touches to...
In this Video we breakdown the basics of Market structure. We first answer what it is, then how to identify it, and then why it is important for anticipating moves in the market.
The trade plan is broken up into parts. We have an objective and consistent entry, stop, and exit plan. Here I will be talking about the exit plan and setting targets that will give you a particular risk/reward ratio. There are no absolutes when it comes to what risk/reward you should be aiming for, a lot has to do with how you handle risk and loss and your...
Markets move in contraction/expansion. Small swings can be thought of as a form of contraction and the bigger swing is a form of expansion. An Expanded Swing is simply a reaction leg that is bigger than the previous reaction leg or legs. Its minor swings growing up to be major swings. This represents a change in behavior that often causes confusion among the...
A trend can be defined with price action or indicators. Understanding that all indicators lag and price behaviour is key I prefer price action to tell me if we are up trending, down trending or trading in a range. Before understanding the basics of market structure it is important to know that its more likely for a trend to keep going on than for the trend to...
Hello traders! I want to share with you some educational content. ✅ MARKET STRUCTURE . Today we will talk about market structure in the financial markets, market structure is basically the understading where the institutional traders/investors are positioned are they short or long on certain financial asset, it is very important to be positioned your trading...
In the world of trading, many participants find themselves constantly waiting for the perfect confirmation for swing positions or entries, often missing out on the rapid movements that characterize financial markets. This is where the art of scalping comes into play, a strategy vastly different from swing trading, yet equally, if not more, compelling for those who...
All stocks go thru 4 stages, sometimes each stage can last months or even years, and it's not always easy to recognize like it is on this chart. Stage 1: Accumulation - buyers coming in stopping the down fall, and the stock starts trading sideways. (Wait) Stage 2: Markup - Bullish phase, where traders and institutions start buying the up trend. (Buy) Stage 3:...
As per @TradingView 's previous post, in this article, I am going to share my trading strategy in three steps. 📌 Step 1: First, start from the higher timeframes like Daily/Weekly to identify the current long-term trend. Is it bullish, bearish, or stuck inside a range? If the price is sitting in the middle of nowhere, then it is a NO trade zone, as the price...
Break of Structure: This term is used in trading and technical analysis to describe a significant change in the price action of an asset. It occurs when the established pattern of higher highs and higher lows (in an uptrend) or lower highs and lower lows (in a downtrend) is disrupted, indicating a potential change in market sentiment and trend direction. ...
Bullish Market Structure: Bullish Vibes! It's all about making Higher Highs and Higher Lows. When you spot this pattern, you're riding the wave of optimism in the market, and it's your chance to seize the moment and soar with the bulls. Consolidation Market Structure: Consolidation Market Structure is all about lateral movement, where the market forms Equal...
Hello TradingView Family / Fellow Traders. This is Richard, also known as theSignalyst. Today we are going to go over a practical example on #GOLD , but you can apply the same logic / strategy on any instrument. Feel free to ask questions or request any instrument for the next episode. 📚 Always remember to follow your trading plan when it comes to entry, risk...
Trading is a captivating and intricate field that demands a profound understanding of financial markets, investment strategies, and technical analysis. Among the many techniques employed by traders, candlestick encapsulation is one that can prove to be particularly powerful. In this article, we will explore the concept of candlestick encapsulation and how one can...
Good afternoon gold gang! Thought id jump on here to talk to you about basic market structure, as its the basis for any strategy and super important to learn. We can identify that the market moves 3 ways .. up trend down trend sideways (consolidation) I prefer to trade when the market is trending in either direction. I determine this by looking at the...
Look at the Us30, and GBPUSD charts attached to this post, what do you see???? OANDA:GBPUSD OANDA:US30USD GBPUSD Do you see a shift in market structure or Liquidity grab by smart money algorithm? In financial market trading, one key to determine where the liquidity that the market will run next is located is to ask yourself who are those making...