In this analysis we breakdown certain inflation measures that can aid us in capitalizing on longer term trends in various asset classes. The Baltic Dry Index or BDI gives us a real world view of shipping costs. The Index is a measure of the cost to move commodities by the Sea. Therefore, It's a leading indicator for the demand of commodities around the world. The...
Hello Traders and welcome back to another Video analysis. We break down the relationship amongst different asset classes when gauging market sentiment. In particular, how to analyze market direction on the Nasdaq 100 by looking at the Volatility and Dollar Indexes. We combine this sentiment analysis with candlesticks, and how they leave clues for us when...
Trading system and strategy are often equated, but this is not quite right. Both a strategy and a trading system is a single algorithm of actions, including the process of searching for signals and opening trades. But strategy is often understood as following certain rules, while a trading system is a combination of technical, fundamental and psychological...
In a week, another bitcoin halving is expected to take place, which is expected by many cryptocurrency traders. Cryptocurrencies are still a dark horse for traders: sharp price fluctuations in both directions, high volatility attract traders with the supposed simplicity of making money. And although many consider the industry a bubble, there are still enthusiasts...
As we dive into studying price action, we can't help but be intrigued by the interesting names given to various patterns. Names like "Two Rivers" and "Shooting Star" not only sound captivating but also accurately describe the patterns they represent. In this post, we'll introduce you to another powerful pattern known as the Dragon. This pattern, belonging to the...
Liquidity in the market is a key factor in price movement especially in the cryptocurrency market. Understanding how and where liquidity appears is fundamental to being able to determine the future price movement of an asset. Liquidity: I would like to start by showing what liquidity is and how it can be detected. In our case, liquidity is the accumulation of...
👋 Hello everyone, today we will be discussing stablecoins, which currently have a market capitalization of around $160 billion. Those who are not very familiar with cryptocurrencies often use stablecoins for various purposes such as making payments, storing money in a stable currency as an alternative to the US dollar, and for international transactions as well....
Hello traders welcome back to another Concept video. In this video, we detail some of the best times to trade the Eur/Usd Currency pair. This happens to be at Session opens. We go through the 3 Session opens and walkthrough examples of increasing volume ( Large candles). Session opens can provide a great catalyst for 1) a continuation of momentum of the preceding...
Fibonacci retracement levels serve as indispensable tools for evaluating retracement potential and identifying targets This analytical scheme is most effective in market trends. In a market with an upward trend, the traders' goal is to determine the correction potential and strategically identify entry points for long positions. Conversely, in a downtrend, the...
This post is directed towards novice traders who harbor the belief that honing trading skills and mastering profit-making strategies is achievable solely through practice on a demo account. However, the unforgiving reality of statistics paints a stark picture: approximately 65-80% of novice traders find themselves facing financial losses within the initial months...
Embarking on the journey of "Naked Forex Trading" marks a departure from conventional trading methods, as traders eschew traditional technical indicators in favor of a purer, more intuitive approach. This article delves into the operational intricacies, diverse strategies, and nuanced pros and cons of naked trading, offering practical insights and tips to navigate...
✴️ WHAT DOES SMART MONEY DOING: ACCUMULATING OR DISTRIBUTING? SMT (Smart Money Technique) Divergence is the divergence of prices of correlated assets or the relationship to inversely correlated assets. Analyzing the SMT Divergence allows you to determine the institutional structure of the market to determine what the smart money is doing accumulating or...
Hello traders! 👋 How often has it happened to you that you watch a certain level and wait for its breakout, and when the price breaks this significant level, the price does not tend in the direction of the breakout? After a while, it goes back down, putting your balance at risk of heavy losses. Now let's talk about what a fake breakout is in the crypto market in...
The psychology of chart analysis is the ability to quickly find patterns and key levels on a chart. It is the ability to quickly switch timeframes and see the main trend. But traders often fall into the other side of the equation. They turn into hypnotized people who do not take their eyes off the magic of charts. The trader hypnotizes the chart and the chart...
Indicator MFI — model Incorporating technical indicators into your trading system requires a clear understanding of their fundamental principles. An innovative solution developed by Gene Cuong and Avrum Sudak allows the use of volumetric data in metric analysis. The Cash Flow Index serves as a graphical representation of the "cash ratio", requiring a...
This should be helpful for anyone looking to understand further what I define as an activation of an algorithm. This candle on the hourly is a beautiful example after my video this market where I said we want to see yellow "activated". It is basically proof that price is now respecting and following that algorithm/channel and this is so important to understand...
What is a level breakout? A breakout is the price's consolidation above a certain level followed by further movement in the direction of the breakout. But the immediate question that should arise in your mind is about the consolidation of price, as it might be difficult for inexperienced individuals to understand. However, there is nothing overly complex about...
Optimism, pessimism and realism which trader's mindset is better? The answer seems obvious: optimism. Optimistic traders overestimate their strength and the situation, pessimists do not believe in their strength, so the best is common sense realism. The realistic version of the world perception implies assumption of both favorable and unfavorable variants of the...