Today, I wanted to shed some light on EURUSD a fascinating phenomenon known as the upward channel, which can provide valuable insights for our trading strategies. An upward channel, also referred to as an ascending channel, is a technical analysis concept frequently observed in the forex market. It represents a price pattern characterized by the formation of...
There's a completely logical but not often used "technique" (if you can call it that) I see only very experienced traders use. When I do it I can understand why very few people actually stick to it. Yes it's profitable. Yes it will make you money both in the short term and the long term. But you will feel extremely uncomfortable. The technique I'm talking...
I like ONON here and it looks to be setting up nicely - Need price and short term MA's (yellow line is 10SMA and magenta line is 20SMA) to climb again above the 50day SMA (blue line) - and that would be a good entry for a possible new leg up from what may look like a 2nd bull flag. but here's the tip for this post: If you use K-MACD, you can see how extended the...
What is DCA? How to use the price averaging strategy to increase profits DCA or price averaging strategy can be an effective way to manage risk when investing in assets like stocks, cryptocurrencies… I will walk you through how it works and its pros and cons. for easy understanding. When considering investment, if you have a large amount of money in hand ready...
Hi Traders approach the market in various ways, each with a unique perspective dependent on their own viewpoint. Among the many strategies, each has its strengths and drawbacks. Some strategies, like the three drives or dragon pattern trading, are not as widely mentioned or popular. However, one strategy worth mentioning is the smart money concept strategy. This...
PRIMARY CHART: S&P 500 (SPX) with VIX/VIX3M ratio in subgraph on a weekly time frame Tricks for Reading the VIX Part I SquishTrade's original 2022 article on VIX entitled "Tricks for Reading the VIX" covered the basic concepts of the CBOE's Volatility Index (VIX) to aid in understanding and interpreting VIX and its behavior relative to the S&P 500 ( SP:SPX )....
Get rewarded for your ideas and scripts! A month earlier, on the 20th of May, Tradingview introduced its new Rewards Program . Sharing is powerful, right!? The TradingView community thrives on fantastic members who share their knowledge, experience, successes and sometimes even their failures. Interaction, open discussion and self-expression are the keys to...
ChoCH in trading is a change of sentiment (change of character) in trading order blocks. ✴️ Definition The ChoCh (change of character) is a change of sentiment in the market. That is, the change in the nature of the movement of the market from bullish to bearish or vice versa. This term is used in technical analysis strategies of order block trading. It is...
Here's two currency pairs, you can't get wrong; USD/JPY: bc of falling JPY : 8% in 2 months EUR/CHF: bc of rising CHF: 4% in 2 months When you see two trending instruments, try the cross of the counter currencies: CHF/JPY: 11% in 2 months. Or you can break your teeth on EUR/USD instead - which is oscillating inside a 4% range. Also watch EUR/JPY -> something...
It’s true. When it comes to financial trading, everyone has an opinion, and there is no shortage of advice floating around. However, some advice is just plain ridiculous and some tips can be downright detrimental to your trading success. I want to cover the 5 stupid trading advice points, that many traders still follow and why you should avoid them by all...
This is the best 1hr strategy ever. There are 3 basic rules for this strategy: 1. The only indicator you will need is the 20 period EMA. 2. Identify the market structure and market trend. 3. Downtrend market price needs to cross the 20 EMA and the next closure of candle must be red and it either needs to close below the low of the precious candle or it is a red...
Funniest thing always happens in a bear market; You get influencer guru wannabe gigachads acting like they're OJ Simpsons lawyer trying to argue a case they know is wrong. If the glove fits, right? When the ships sinking peeps turn into three people; (1) They admit they were wrong, reassess and act accordingly (2) They deny their lying eyes and continue to...
🍀The forex market is a dynamic and complex marketplace, with billions of dollars changing hands every day. At the center of this volatile financial landscape are a handful of key players who wield immense power and influence over the direction of global currencies. In this article, we'll introduce you to some of the biggest and most influential forex market...
Carl Jung, a renowned Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, introduced the concept of archetypes as universal patterns or symbols that reside in the collective unconscious. Carl Jung's archetypes , rooted in the collective unconscious, offer profound insights into human behavior and decision-making processes. (archetypes example would be the Devil and Angel...
What is EMA? EMA or Exponential Moving Average (EMA) – An exponential moving average (EMA) is a type of moving average (MA) that is based on a weighted exponential formula that is more responsive to changes recent prices, compared to a simple moving average (SMA) that only applies equal weight to all periods, helping the EMA to smooth the price line more than the...
True story: Yesterday I was having a cigar perched under an umbrella in the rain - not ideal, but peaceful nonetheless. And out pops a family of birds to feast on the worms that rise to the surface in need of some high quality H2O - little did I know, this would become one of my favourite trading metaphors of all time! The Rain = Despair/Panic The Birds =...
Support and resistance in price action trading refer to specific price levels where a financial instrument is more likely to turn around and change its trend. These levels are established by observing the price movement of the financial instrument over time and can be identified through price patterns, chart analysis, and technical indicators. Support levels...
Candlestick patterns need to be one of your trading arsenal's most effective weapons. We can determine the direction of the market using several candlestick patterns. All timeframes exhibit these patterns, but the daily candlestick patterns seem to be the most reliable. Once you recognize these patterns, you may be ready for your next move and use other tools...