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Bitcoin All Time High Drawdown - Bottom nowhere in sight?We revisit the Bitcoin All Time High Drawdown chart originally published in March 2023. The core thesis of the BTC_ATHDRAWDOWN chart remains intact: each subsequent market cycle has exhibited a diminishing drawdown from its prior All-Time High, with generational cycle bottoms resting squarely on a discernible upward-sloping diagonal support (the 'Buy' line). The 2022-2023 bear market bottomed perfectly on this structural trendline, confirming the '4 degree slope upwards' trend. Current Cycle Progress: The Sawtooth Fractal Following the decisive breakthrough of the 2021 All-Time High, price action has entered an unprecedented and structurally complex phase. We are currently witnessing a prolonged high-frequency sawtooth waveform of continuous All-Time Highs. This action represents the longest sawtooth fractal near ATH of any cycle prior. This is a stark deviation from the swift, parabolic ascents that characterized previous blow-off tops: Contrasting the 2017 Pattern: The 2017 bull run culminated in a sharp, almost vertical run-up to $20,000, immediately followed by a steep and rapid crash. That was a classic V-top. The 2024/2025 Pattern: Instead of a quick V-top, the market is engaged in an extended, messy distribution/consolidation phase right at the very peak. The continuous setting of new, marginal ATHs followed by sharp, shallow pullbacks creates a dense, high-frequency signal in the ATH Drawdown chart. This structural evolution—a prolonged struggle to hold and marginally exceed previous peaks—suggests that the market is either building a much larger, more resilient base for an extended super-cycle, or undergoing a slow, drawn-out distribution that fundamentally alters the historical BTC cycle cadence. This is not financial advice, and presented merely as conjectural musing.
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by D4NKM4CH1N3
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The Earnings Playbook: How to Navigate Each Quarter Like a ProTraders are in the heat of the earnings season and euphoria is sweeping every corner of the market. The charts twitch, traders stop talking about the Fed for five minutes ( not this week, though ), and online forums turn into a parade of watch-me-trade sessions. It’s that glorious stretch when companies pop open the books and reveal what’s really been happening behind the scenes. For professional investors, it’s data heaven. For retail traders, it’s emotional cardio. Stocks can rise 20% on a single upbeat forecast — or plummet before your coffee cools. The trick isn’t just to survive it. It’s to navigate it like a pro. 💼 Know the Seasons (and the Mood Swings) Earnings season comes four times a year — January, April, July, and October — and each has its own flavor. Q1 (April): That’s the hangover quarter. Holiday sales meet new-year cost cuts. Traders recalibrate expectations and reality collides with ambition. Q2 (July): The mid-year checkup. CEOs brag about “momentum,” analysts start sharpening their red pencils. Markets get twitchy. Q3 (October): The credibility test. Guidance revisions and cautious tones dominate. If the year’s been good, this is where the victory laps start. Q4 (January): The scoreboard reveal. Everyone tallies their annual wins and losses, and traders begin to bet on who carries the next year’s momentum. Each cycle has a similar rhythm: hype, reaction, digestion, and speculation. Think of it like a four-act play. 📊 Mind the Gap One thing to keep in mind whenever you find yourself in the earnings bonanza: the actual numbers matter less than the narrative. ( Looking at you, Oracle NYSE:ORCL ) A company can beat on revenue, miss on profit, and still rally — if the CEO sells a compelling story about the next quarter. Conversely, it can post record earnings and tank because analysts wanted even more. The pros know to look beyond the headline EPS. They dig into guidance, margins, and segment performance. Is revenue growing because of genuine demand, or just creative accounting? Are margins improving, or did the company quietly cut R&D? Markets don’t price what’s happened — they price what’s next. That’s especially true for growth stocks like t echnology companies . 🎯 Don’t Chase the Knee-Jerk Every earnings season has its share of instant overreactions — the “up 10% at open, down 8% by lunch” kind of chaos. That’s when seasoned traders sit back and let volatility do the heavy lifting. Smart money avoids buying into the frenzy or shorting into despair. Instead, they wait for the second move — when dust settles, algorithms calm down, and humans return to their desks. 🧠 Build Your Own Playbook To trade earnings season like a pro, you need a plan. Here’s how the veterans prep: Start early. Check the earnings calendar and mark high-impact names in your portfolio or watchlist. Study the setup. Look at how the stock’s performed heading into earnings. A big pre-report rally can mean expectations are too high. Focus on guidance. Earnings beats are old news — future commentary moves markets. Use position sizing. Never bet the farm on one report. Even the best setups can go sideways. Don’t forget the macro. Rate cuts, inflation prints, or a stray tweet from the US President can overshadow the best earnings beat. 🕹️ The Big Picture: Earnings as Market GPS Earnings season is the market’s health check because it tells you which sectors are thriving, which are limping, and how CEOs feel about the future (watch the language: “headwinds” and “volatility” are polite ways of saying buckle up). Taken together, earnings trends shape the broader narrative — from interest rate expectations to sector rotations. In other words, earnings season is where short-term trading meets long-term investing. Now go and prepare for the next batch of earnings — Big Tech is on deck this week with Apple NASDAQ:AAPL and Amazon NASDAQ:AMZN reporting today. Off to you : What’s your strategy this earnings season? Buying the hype or waiting to buy the dip? Share your thoughts in the comments!
SP:SPXEducation
by TradingView
8
XAGUSDHello Traders! 👋 What are your thoughts on Silver ? Silver entered a corrective phase following its recent rally and is now trading below the resistance zone and the broken trendline. This structure suggests weakening bullish momentum and a potential continuation to the downside once the pullback completes. We expect price to complete a pullback toward the broken zone and then resume its downward movement toward the identified support levels. As long as silver remains below the resistance and trendline, the bearish bias stays valid. A confirmed break and close above resistance would invalidate this scenario. Don’t forget to like and share your thoughts in the comments! ❤️
OANDA:XAGUSDShort
by HAMED_AZ
9
Trading Bots: The Future of the Markets?Let’s be real, the idea of a trading bot sounds like the holy grail. Set it up, go to bed, and wake up to profit. If only it were that simple. Most bots don’t fail because of bad code, they fail because of bad logic. A bot is only as good as the rules you give it. What a Trading Bot Actually Does A bot doesn’t predict the market, it reacts to it. It follows a defined strategy: Buy when X happens, sell when Y is confirmed, cut losses if price breaks Z. That’s all. No fear. No greed. No “maybe I’ll wait for one more candle.” The power of bots isn’t in magic,it’s in consistency. They do what most traders can’t: follow the plan exactly as written, every single time. Why Most Bots Fail The truth? Most traders plug in random bots they find online without understanding what’s inside. They win a few trades, feel invincible… and then lose it all when volatility spikes. The reason isn’t the bot, it’s the lack of testing and understanding. If you don’t know your system’s weak spots, you’ll eventually find them the hard way. That’s why backtesting matters. Backtesting: Your First Line of Defense Backtesting shows how your logic performs over hundreds of trades — across bull, bear, and sideways markets. It reveals your system’s strengths, weaknesses, and drawdowns before you risk a dollar. A good backtest should tell you: Your average win rate and risk/reward ratio. How your system handles volatility. How often it hits consecutive losses. Whether your edge actually holds over time. If your bot looks good in backtests and performs similarly in live conditions — you’re onto something real. *Example of one of our indicator How Bots Can Enhance Your Trading You don’t have to hand everything over to automation. In fact, many great traders use bots to handle the mechanical side, while keeping the decision-making human. Here are a few examples: Trade Execution: Let the bot enter trades instantly after your setup triggers. Risk Management: Bots can move stop-losses, take partial profits, or scale positions automatically. Signal Filtering: Use automation to scan hundreds of pairs and alert you only when conditions align. Backtesting Sandbox: Test new ideas safely with data before deploying them live. Bots don’t replace traders, they multiply efficiency. They free your mind from execution so you can focus on refinement. The Real Lesson A trading bot isn’t a shortcut. It’s a mirror, it reflects your discipline, your rules, and your logic. If your plan is solid, a bot will make it unstoppable. If your plan is weak, it’ll just lose money faster. Automation doesn’t fix bad habits, it exposes them. So learn the logic, test it hard, then let the system do what humans struggle with most: follow the plan.
Education
by Green_Squad
5
Gold Consolidating chance for Growth Gold prices are currently consolidating ahead of the Federal Reserve’s decision. The fundamental background remains mixed — with uncertainty surrounding monetary policy and global trade developments. During the second half of the European session and into early U.S. trading, the market may enter a phase of stagnation. A soft or dovish tone from the Fed could trigger renewed bullish momentum, while progress in trade negotiations or a hawkish surprise from the Fed may extend the ongoing correction. If the bulls manage to defend support above 4000, this level could act as a strong base, potentially pushing prices toward the 4054–4078 range in the short term. A break below this key zone, however, would likely invite further downside pressure. You may find more details in the chart. Trade wisely best of Luck buddies. Ps; Support with like and comments for better analysis Thanks for Supporting.
OANDA:XAUUSDLong
by MrMartin_11
7
Bitcoin next hours can bring massive dump or Pump!!!The upcoming trading session is critical for Bitcoin as price approaches the significant $116,000 resistance zone. We are observing a notable increase in trading volume, which often serves as a precursor to a decisive price movement. This volume surge ahead of a key level increases the probability of a bullish resolution. Our primary scenario anticipates a potential breakout. A confirmed daily close above $116,000, supported by sustained high volume, would validate this breakout and could initiate a strong bullish impulse. In alignment with this thesis, we have strategically placed a buy-stop order above the $116,000 resistance. This order will only activate upon a valid and confirmed breakout, ensuring we are positioned for a potential continuation upward. Conversely, as part of robust risk management, we must acknowledge the alternative scenario. Should the $116,000 resistance hold and provoke a bearish rejection, a breakdown below the $113,000 support level would become the expected outcome. This would signal a failure of the bullish attempt and likely trigger a short-term corrective move. DISCLAIMER: ((trade based on your own decision)) <<press like👍 if you enjoy💚
Long
by MMBTtrader
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Gold 4-Hour Timeframe Analysis(Nuclear testing Resumed)Gold appears to be setting up for another potential short opportunity. Despite yesterday’s rate-cut announcement, price action showed limited bullish momentum, even after Chair Powell signaled the likelihood of an additional cut in December. This lack of upside response suggests continued bearish sentiment. Additionally, geopolitical risk remains elevated. Reports indicate former President Trump may push to resume nuclear testing, in response to President Putin’s recent strategic posturing and threats involving advanced weapons systems. While such developments typically support safe-haven assets, gold has yet to reflect meaningful bullish follow-through following these headlines. Overall, current structural behavior on the 4-hour chart continues to favor bearish movement unless a significant shift in fundamentals or market sentiment emerges
OANDA:XAUUSDShort
by Akhilrajfx
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At the moment, D1 and H4 are synchronized — bearish bias. Target Analysis at 09:00 (UTC +2) At the moment, D1 and H4 are synchronized — bearish bias. Target: D1 Fractal. The continuation of the bearish structure looks logical, but there’s a caveat. The W1 IMB has been mitigated, and on D1 a lot of liquidity has already been taken. Considering the aggressive rally since August and the current correction on W1, there’s a high probability that a bullish setup may start forming from the current price level. However, we have a problematic zone — FTA / D1 IMB. For confident longs, the price needs to secure a close above this zone. Until that happens, the short scenario remains valid. For today: There’s an H4 bearish BPR, from which we can expect confirmation for a move lower; inside it there’s an AH, which could be a potential entry point. Asian session narrative: it swept its own liquidity and built a bullish sentiment. The upward move looks strong, so to confirm a short we need bearish confirmation on H1, since the long may still continue. A local long from the H1 IMB toward AH is possible if the zone gets tested and AH remains intact. If the price closes above PDH, the bearish scenario will start to lose strength — we’ll need to wait for more information. Every zone I’ve marked requires additional confirmations on lower timeframes (LTF). Concept: Smart Money
OANDA:XAUUSD
by DK2_fx
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Gold (XAUUSD) – 30 Oct | Key OB (3937.9 – 3930.3) in Focus🟡 Gold (XAUUSD) Analysis – 30 October Hello Disciplined Traders, Welcome to the Chart Is Mirror Community 👋 Market Context • After the recent H4 bearish structure shift , the M15 structure has turned bullish , indicating that H4 is currently in a pullback phase while M15 remains in an active bullish trend. • Following the M15 bullish CHoCH yesterday, the market pulled back to retest the key demand zone 3916.5 – 3905.7 , which has been respected multiple times. • Today morning, the Asian session also took support twice from this demand zone , holding the day’s low level and showing internal structure shift to the upside , suggesting that the market is likely aiming to break the 4030.5 previous day high . Key Observations • The 3916.5 – 3905.7 demand zone remains a strong intraday base for buyers. • As per current price action, we will look for a short-term long setup from the buy zone 3937.9 – 3930.3 OB . • If the market pulls back to this zone and shows LTF bullish confirmation , we will execute our buy setup accordingly. • A sustained move below 3905.7 will invalidate the current internal bullish structure. Execution Plan • Wait for price to retest the 3937.9 – 3930.3 OB zone . • If the zone is respected and LTF confirmation aligns , we will execute our long setup accordingly . • If price fails to hold above 3905.7, stand aside and reassess the structure before taking new positions. • The market remains volatile — manage position size and risk carefully . Stillness between confirmation and execution defines discipline. 📘 Shared by @ChartIsMirror
OANDA:XAUUSDLong
by ChartIsMirror
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Ethereum Moves with The Business Cycle and Small Cap StocksThere's still hope for Ethereum and Altcoins into 2026 Why Altcoins Never Caught the Bull: The Missing Piece in the Crypto Cycle Bitcoin, gold, and the S&P 500 (SPY) have long proven their close relationship with M2 money supply — when liquidity expands, they rise. But Ethereum and the broader altcoin market play by a slightly different rulebook. They don’t just need liquidity… they need optimism. Specifically, expanding small-cap stocks and a strong business sentiment environment. Higher-risk assets — from growth stocks to altcoins — thrive when the economy believes in itself. And throughout this entire crypto cycle, that optimism never fully materialized. Despite strong narratives, legal wins, and technological progress, altcoin expansions never sustained. Why? Because the business cycle is the true king of risk-taking. 🧭 Where to Watch: IWM & PMI Two of the best gauges for this optimism are: IWM (Russell 2000) – tracks small-cap stocks and risk appetite ISM PMI – measures manufacturing activity and future order expectations When the PMI is above 52, the economy is in expansion mode — and that’s historically when IWM hits new highs. Interestingly, Ethereum has mirrored IWM’s trend, even showing outperformance when IWM pushes into all-time highs. That means ETH’s bullish potential could be closely tied to the next leg of small-cap and business expansion. 💡 The Takeaway In the past, money supply (M2) and business optimism rose together. Now, they’ve decoupled — giving us a clearer way to separate which catalyst drives which asset. So, the big question: 👉 If business sentiment improves in 2026… does Ethereum finally get its real bull run? Only time — and the next PMI reading — will tell.
COINBASE:ETHUSD
by SnarkyPuppy
1
The Value of Comparing Futures and CFD DataComparing futures and CFD (Contract for Difference) data is critical for serious traders, especially when executing and validating trades like shorts. Futures Data: Why Compare Futures and CFD Data? True Market Sentiment: Futures contracts (such as the 6E - Euro FX futures) are traded on centralized exchanges, reflecting authentic supply, demand, institutional volume, and order flow. CFDs, on the other hand, are broker-issued products that mirror price but may not fully represent actual market transactions or sentiment. Volume Profile Analysis: Futures charts (e.g., shown in 6E1 image) provide reliable volume by price (VBP) and order flow, helping traders pinpoint genuine support/resistance, point of control, and liquidity zones. CFD platforms often lack transparent volume data. Validating Signals: If both CFD (EURUSD) and futures (6EZ2025) show confluence such as downside imbalances, sell stops being triggered, and volume confirming breakouts the setup is reinforced and less likely to be a broker-induced anomaly. Avoiding Broker Manipulation: CFDs may show price spikes or "stop hunts" not reflected in the real futures market, leading to false signals. Comparing both datasets helps filter out noise and manipulation. Why the Short Trade is Valid Order Flow Confirmation: Both charts highlight heavy sell-side activity. The futures chart shows a breakdown below key value areas with volume shifting lower, confirming institutional selling and bearish momentum. Imbalance and Sell Stops: On the EURUSD CFD chart, a clear delta imbalance and a cascade of sell stops below a key level indicate aggressive shorting and stop-loss liquidity being absorbed, reinforcing bearish bias. Confluence Across Markets: The simultaneous confirmation futures breaking down with volume, CFD reflecting price action and order flow provides confidence in the short setup's validity. Such dual confirmation reduces risk and signals a higher likelihood of follow-through. In summary: Comparing CFD price action with real futures order flow and volume enables traders to validate setups, spot manipulation, and execute trades with increased conviction. For this short trade, the confluence across both datasets confirms genuine sell-side momentum and a valid trading opportunity.
Short
by FervTrades
1
DXY — The Dollar Game That Moves Everything...Hello Traders 🐺 Most traders keep watching Bitcoin, Gold, and the stock market... but everything starts with the Dollar — the DXY. DXY measures the strength of the US Dollar against major currencies (mostly the Euro, Yen, and Pound). When DXY goes up, the Dollar is stronger. When it goes down, the Dollar weakens. Now here’s the fun part 👇 | Asset | When DXY goes UP | When DXY goes DOWN | 🪙 Gold | Usually drops (USD stronger) | Usually rises | 💰 Bitcoin | Liquidity dries up → often drops | Liquidity returns → often rallies | 📈 Stocks | Exporters get hurt | Risk-on mood, often bullish | 🛢 Oil | Demand cools | Prices rise with weaker USD So yeah — DXY isn’t “just another chart.” It’s the heartbeat of global liquidity. ⚙️ What’s happening right now Gold is at record highs. Bitcoin’s flying near extreme levels. Stocks are still holding up. Meanwhile, DXY is sitting right on a major monthly trendline support — a level that’s held multiple times in the past. Most traders expect the Dollar to keep weakening after the Fed’s recent 0.25% rate cut... but history often plays a different game. 📉 The pattern nobody talks about Every time the US entered a recession, the Dollar actually got stronger, even while the Fed was cutting rates. Why? Because when fear hits, everyone runs to cash and US Treasuries. The Dollar becomes the world’s safe haven. So lower rates don’t always mean a weak dollar — sometimes they’re the first warning that the system’s under stress, and that’s exactly when DXY makes its comeback. 🇺🇸 Politics, China, and the bigger picture Trump’s talking about another trade war with China. China’s still trying to strengthen the Yuan and reduce its dependence on USD. But the US can’t really afford a weak dollar right now — because a weaker USD means more imported inflation, and with America’s massive debt and deficits, they need global demand for US Treasuries. That only happens if the Dollar stays relatively strong. 🧭 My personal take The market’s way too confident that “the Dollar is done.” But both the chart and the history say otherwise. DXY is testing a massive monthly trendline support while risk assets are near all-time highs. That’s a setup I don’t want to ignore. If DXY bounces from here, we could see a wave of correction across Gold, Bitcoin, and even stocks. 💡 Everyone’s positioned for a weak Dollar. History and the chart both say — it might surprise them again. Also don't forgot our golden rule : 🐺 Discipline is rarely enjoyable , but almost always profitable. 🐺 🐺 KIU_COIN 🐺
TVC:DXYLong
by Kiu_Coin
Bitcoin consolidated after a strong bullish trendBitcoin’s price has recently consolidated after a strong bullish trend. The market found significant support, suggesting that the current pullback is more of a pause than a reversal. Sellers attempted to push prices lower, but the retracement remains shallow — indicating that buyers are still defending every dip. Technical Structure: Price is holding above key support levels, showing strong accumulation interest. The recent consolidation appears to be a healthy correction within the broader uptrend. The structure shows higher lows forming, which supports the ongoing bullish bias. a breakout from the support zone could trigger renewed upside momentum. If BTC maintains this structure and continues reacting positively from the support area, the next upside targets are projected around 118K – 122K You may find more details in the chart. Trade wisely best of Luck Buddies. Ps; Support with like and comments for better analysis Thanks for Supporting.
Long
by MrMartin_11
12
Trading is the Game of ProbabilitiesMost traders start with one simple goal ➜ to be right all the time 🔲Right about the trend. 🔲Right about the breakout. 🔲Right about the trade. But here’s the truth - 'the market doesn’t care who’s right'. ↳ Even the best analysis fails sometimes. ↳ Even the weakest setup works sometimes. Because trading isn’t a test of accuracy, it’s a test of managing what is more probable. ↳ Profitable traders don’t chase perfection. ↳ They focus on risk, reward, and consistency. We can be wrong 6 times out of 10... And still make money if our winners are bigger than our losers. ↳ Trading success is not about predicting. ↳ It’s about positioning and managing our trade. We manage risk when the odds are low. We maximize reward when the odds are high. The shift happens when we stop trying to be right... and start thinking in probabilities. That’s when we stop gambling and start profitable trading. Are you playing casino or managing your risk?
Education
by Bravetotrade