Introduction I lost a lot of money when I began trading in 2018, and truth be told I have not made it all back yet. For years I blew up accounts not being able to recognize bull traps and properly set my stop losses (or take profits) and I engaged in a lot of capital destruction. As such I have spent a lot of time trying to make sure I don’t destroy more of my...
What is trend trading? Trend trading or trend following is a trading strategy that involves identifying the direction of a prevailing trend in the financial markets and then buying or selling assets following that trend. Trend traders tend to use technical analysis tools, such as moving averages (MA), trend lines, and momentum indicators, to determine trends in...
Fibonacci is a technical tool, essentially an automatic tool for building support and resistance levels. They need to be supplemented by: Standard support and resistance lines Trend lines Japanese candlesticks and additional indicators Then they will be a good assistant in your trading. This is how a trading strategy is created, based on the combined...
Some interesting news developments have transpired related to Bitcoin this week. On Monday, The SEC sued Binance with 13 charges. On Tuesday, The SEC sued Coinbase NASDAQ:COIN . The regulators have been busy this week going after the biggest crypto exchanges. It's almost as if we need a monetary system outside of government interference... What does...
Our journey begins with the formation of a double bottom pattern, a powerful reversal pattern signaling a shift in market sentiment. Now, as price prepares to break the neckline, a prime opportunity arises to enter a long position with a tight stop loss. Keep a close watch for inside bar breakouts, where candlestick patterns offer a clear entry signal. Adding...
Today's focus: USD Index Pattern – Continuation Possible targets – 105.60 Support – 103.40 Resistance – 104.20 Today’s update is on the USD index. Do we have a new uptrend? For us, we want to see resistance beaten. If we can see a break, this could set up a new move to 105.60 and a break of that level take price out of its consolidation range and gets an uptrend...
The USD/CAD has been consolidating since late last Friday. Key levels include 1.346 and 1.345 for the upper bound and 1.341 and 1.340 for the lower bound. The market appears to be in the middle of the storm that might be unleashed after the Bank of Canada’s (BoC) interest rate decision on Wednesday. In January, the BoC made history by being the first major...
CHN50 - 24h expiry Although the bears are in control, the stalling negative momentum indicates a turnaround is possible. This is positive for short term sentiment and we look to set longs at good risk/reward levels for a further correction higher. The hourly chart technicals suggests further downside before the uptrend returns. Further upside is expected...
Carnival has been stuck in the doldrums since last summer, but now some traders may think it’s ready to cruise higher. The first pattern on today’s chart is Friday’s last price of $12.18. While the level was slightly below February’s peak, it was the highest weekly close in a year. That could make traders expect a breakout if CCL manages to inch further...
The market rewards discipline and requires you to fulfill your specific role. For instance, as a tattoo artist, your responsibility is to provide quality tattoo, while as a trader, your task is to exercise discipline in decision-making. If you remain disciplined, any reasonable strategy can yield profits in the long term. However, even the most flawless strategy...
TradingView provides a wide array of features, and it can sometimes feel overwhelming to grasp them all. However, one particularly valuable but often overlooked feature on the platform is SPARKS. These specialized watchlists, curated by TradingView, offer an effortless way to monitor and follow specific industries within the market. It is important to note that...
Harmonic patterns are known for their ability to provide effective trade setups. The Three Drives pattern is no different, and in this FXOpen article, we’ll delve into what this pattern is, how to identify it, and explore some of the best strategies for trading it. Introduction to the Three Drives The Three Drives pattern, sometimes referred to as the 3 Drives...
One of the most dangerous traits a trader can adopt is… Impulse Trading. This is where they take trades mainly on emotions and gut rather than sound financial analysis. This means, more risk, more irrational choices and that can lead to steering away from what works. Your proven trading strategy! And the end result, you’ll lose in the long term and end up...
In this video we look at the impending $800b T-bill issuance from the US Treasury to rebuild its cash levels at the TGA – will this lead to higher volatility in financial markets as reserves are taken out of the system? Will concerns on bank credit kick back up, or will this prove to be a non-event? We look at the indicators you need can use in TradingView to...
Intro: In the dynamic world of financial markets, trading strategies have evolved significantly over the years. With advancements in technology and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), algorithmic trading, also known as algo trading, has gained immense popularity. Algo trading utilizes complex algorithms and automated systems to execute trades swiftly and...
I've made this serious mistake when I started out trading. I skipped from strategy to strategy, methodology to methodology. I've tried almost everything. Signals, account management, mentorships, PAMM, expert advisors, bots and paid indicators. Everything seems to be profitable, until I put my hands onto it. Many times, I found some profitability. After...
Introduction The dynamic landscape of cryptocurrency trading is filled with a multitude of variables that traders need to comprehend to navigate the financial waters successfully. One such vital aspect of understanding is the relationship between Bitcoin Dominance (BTC.D) and Other Cryptocurrencies Dominance (OTHERS.D). This article aims to provide an in-depth...
Some rookie traders frequently trade without a stop loss because they think they can avoid being stopped out by market swings or rollover. However, if the market moves against them, this technique could result in severe losses. In this article, we'll cover why trading without a stop loss is a bad idea and how stop losses can be used efficiently or, as an...