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How to Buy low and Sell Highs - Advanced Market StructureHello traders, we al ever heard about buy low sell high is the most profitable approach. Sounds easy and looks easy in hindsight, but it's a bit complicated to do it if you dont know this what Im going show you today about an advanced market structure. To understand why it is advanced we will first look to the basic market structure. 🟣 Basic Market Structure: • Highs and Lows • Used as a confluence, Not as the main basis for generating trading ideas. • Enhancing perspective and view of the markets. • Not significant but good to be aware of. 📍 Uptrend Price is in bullish move and making higher highs and higher lows 📍 Downtrend Price is in bearish move and making Lower lows and lower highs When using basic market structure to analyze the markets. Traders missing the fact that market makers need liquidity for the next move. Liquidit is mostly below the lows and highs. And when the price dips there it can look like a break out, but it's not unless the price is coming from a higher timeframe key level. 🟣 Advanced Market Structure: • More refined and accurate perspective. • Advanced market structure takes into account the breaking and rejection of highs and lows. (Liquidity) • It also incorporates other methods to measure and gauge market order flow and structure, which are based on practical concepts rather than just unrealistic theory. 📍 Uptrend Price is in a bullish move and is consistently breaking abovehighs and rejecting below lows. (Sweeping liquidity) - heading to HTF liqudity 📍 Downtrend Price is in a bearish move and is consistently breaking below lows and rejecting above highs.(Sweeping liquidity) - heading to HTF range liqudity For higher probability of the setups these lows and highs should be occurring in the Premium part of the structure for shorts and in the discount for the longs. For this we are using dealing ranges which I have explained in this thread below. 🟣 Advanced Market Structure: if we are looking to the markets structure with different lenses we are mapping short term H/L runs above / below them are intermediate H/L. This is where we want to be entering. 📍 Short term swings . - STL (Short Term Low) - STH (Short Term High) These are swings where liquidity was not swept... 📍 Intermediate term swings. - ITL (Intermediate Term Low) - ITH (Intermediate Term High) These are swing with Liquidity Sweep / Stop hunt its time for entries here. 🧪 Downtrend short term highs are swept and intermediate highs are created. This is strong highs.. 🧪 Uptrend short therm lows are swept and intermediate lows are created. This is strong lows. But how do we know that it's not a structure shift? How do we know that, it's just a false break and opportunity to buy low or sell high? Answer is simple - HTF BIAS Hence we must always use at least two timeframes but with 3 Timeframes you will master precision. 🟣 Timeframes Sequence Month - Bias, HTF Key Levels Weekly / Daily - Bias alignments , Ranges H4 - Intraday ranges H1 / M15 / M5 - entries Stop hunts mostly appears with a huge candle which can be done only by a market makers. This candle created the range on Weekly, Daily , H4... Once this range is manipulated in other words liquidity is taken by market makers. You drop lower timeframe and there you execute your entries in the HTF direction. To learn more about liquidity check other this thread below 🧪In the uptrend you want be buying after stop hunts of short term lows 🧪In downtrend you want sell after stop hunt of short term highs 🎯Once the price make a stop hunt on the short term low or short term high, you need to see a confirmation in the change in order flow. In other words - Order Block or Supply / Demand to be created. I have explained order block in this thread below 💊Here are recent trade examples of the stop hunt and range trades. ✅ EURUSD - Stop hunt of the range ✅ USDCHF - Stop hunt of the range ✅ GBPUSD - stop hunt of the range “Adapt what is useful, reject what is useless, and add what is specifically your own.” David Perk aka Dave FX Hunter ⚔
TRADENATION:XAUUSDEducation
by David_Perk
33
XAU/USD 26 September 2025 Intraday AnalysisH4 Analysis: -> Swing: Bullish. -> Internal: Bullish. Analysis and bias remains the same as analysis dated 24 September 2025. As mentioned in analysis dated 04 September 2025, with respect to alternative scenario, price could potentially continue higher, is how price printed, price continued its bullish trajectory printing all-time-highs. This is continuing. As per my analysis of yesterday, dated 22 September 2025, whereby I mentioned price could potentially continue to print higher-highs. This is how price printed, showing little to no signs of pullback phase initiation. Price is currently trading within an internal low and fractal high. CHoCH positioning is denoted with a horizontal blue dotted line. Intraday Expectation: Price to print bearish CHoCH to indicate bearish pullback phase initiation, price to then trade down to either discount of internal 50% EQ, or H4 supply zone before targeting weak internal high priced at 3,791,255. Alternative scenario: Price could potentially print higher-highs. Note: The Federal Reserve’s sustained dovish stance, coupled with ongoing geopolitical uncertainties, is likely to prolong heightened volatility in the gold market. Given this elevated risk environment, traders should exercise caution and recalibrate risk management strategies to navigate potential price fluctuations effectively. Additionally, gold pricing remains sensitive to broader macroeconomic developments, including policy decisions under President Trump. Shifts in geopolitical strategy and economic directives could further amplify uncertainty, contributing to market repricing dynamics. H4 Chart: M15 Analysis: -> Swing: Bullish. -> Internal: Bullish. Analysis and bias remains the same as analysis dated 24 September 2025. As per analysis and intraday expectation of previous analysis, price has printed a bearish CHoCH, which is the first indication, but not confirmation, of bearish pullback phase initiation Price is currently trading within an internal low and internal high. Intraday Expectation: Price to trade down to either M15 supply zone, or discount of 50% EQ before targeting weak internal high priced at 3,791.255. Alternative Scenario: Price could potentially continue to print higher. Note: Gold remains highly volatile amid the Federal Reserve's continued dovish stance, persistent and escalating geopolitical uncertainties. Traders should implement robust risk management strategies and remain vigilant, as price swings may become more pronounced in this elevated volatility environment. Additionally, President Trump’s recent tariff announcements are expected to further amplify market turbulence, potentially triggering sharp price fluctuations and whipsaws. M15 Chart:
OANDA:XAUUSD
by Khan_YIK
$SPY: Systematic Behavior 3 Frames of Reference: An angle from the top (beginning of decline) to a point of resistance where the price got further dumped to form a bottom. This emphasizes some boundary that needs to be broken in order to proceed to transition phase. Also would be nice to have the angle of entire tariff crash so the fib spacings could reflect the shockwaves of that event. For the 3rd ( as 3rd axis in geodesics ), we would cover what immediately grew after crash establishing a common angle. In cases 2 and 3, the common criterion for choosing the angle was that in both cases the nested cycles on smaller scale were completed confirming the measured angle. Watching for consistency in shapes is essential for capturing the interplay of multiple forces.
AMEX:SPY
by fract
1
XAU/USD 25 September 2025 Intraday AnalysisH4 Analysis: -> Swing: Bullish. -> Internal: Bullish. Analysis and bias remains the same as yesterday's analysis dated 24 September 2025. As mentioned in analysis dated 04 September 2025, with respect to alternative scenario, price could potentially continue higher, is how price printed, price continued its bullish trajectory printing all-time-highs. This is continuing. As per my analysis of yesterday, dated 22 September 2025, whereby I mentioned price could potentially continue to print higher-highs. This is how price printed, showing little to no signs of pullback phase initiation. Price is currently trading within an internal low and fractal high. CHoCH positioning is denoted with a horizontal blue dotted line. Intraday Expectation: Price to print bearish CHoCH to indicate bearish pullback phase initiation, price to then trade down to either discount of internal 50% EQ, or H4 supply zone before targeting weak internal high priced at 3,791,255. Alternative scenario: Price could potentially print higher-highs. Note: The Federal Reserve’s sustained dovish stance, coupled with ongoing geopolitical uncertainties, is likely to prolong heightened volatility in the gold market. Given this elevated risk environment, traders should exercise caution and recalibrate risk management strategies to navigate potential price fluctuations effectively. Additionally, gold pricing remains sensitive to broader macroeconomic developments, including policy decisions under President Trump. Shifts in geopolitical strategy and economic directives could further amplify uncertainty, contributing to market repricing dynamics. H4 Chart: M15 Analysis: -> Swing: Bullish. -> Internal: Bullish. Analysis and bias remains the same as yesterday's analysis dated 24 September 2025. As per analysis and intraday expectation of previous analysis, price has printed a bearish CHoCH, which is the first indication, but not confirmation, of bearish pullback phase initiation Price is currently trading within an internal low and internal high. Intraday Expectation: Price to trade down to either M15 supply zone, or discount of 50% EQ before targeting weak internal high priced at 3,791.255. Alternative Scenario: Price could potentially continue to print higher. Note: Gold remains highly volatile amid the Federal Reserve's continued dovish stance, persistent and escalating geopolitical uncertainties. Traders should implement robust risk management strategies and remain vigilant, as price swings may become more pronounced in this elevated volatility environment. Additionally, President Trump’s recent tariff announcements are expected to further amplify market turbulence, potentially triggering sharp price fluctuations and whipsaws. M15 Chart :
OANDA:XAUUSD
by Khan_YIK
FAg / DIAMONDBACK ENERGY / Fractal and Seasonality / LongHave we reached this years bottom yet? For me it is finding entry at any good price action and in case price droppes I have my reason to add more to the position when price should hit 128 as a low. Seasonality tells us in PE+1 we are bullish until 26th of November for FANG. Then rather bearish until 19th of December. This is for educational purpose only. not a trade call or financial advice..... Have fun, let's discuss. Comment or write to me in private chat. Cheers!
NASDAQ:FANGLong
by ernstschwarz
XAU/USD 24 September 2025 Intraday AnalysisH4 Analysis: -> Swing: Bullish. -> Internal: Bullish. As mentioned in analysis dated 04 September 2025, with respect to alternative scenario, price could potentially continue higher, is how price printed, price continued its bullish trajectory printing all-time-highs. This is continuing. As per my analysis of yesterday, dated 22 September 2025, whereby I mentioned price could potentially continue to print higher-highs. This is how price printed, showing little to no signs of pullback phase initiation. Price is currently trading within an internal low and fractal high. CHoCH positioning is denoted with a horizontal blue dotted line. Intraday Expectation: Price to print bearish CHoCH to indicate bearish pullback phase initiation, price to then trade down to either discount of internal 50% EQ, or H4 supply zone before targeting weak internal high priced at 3,791,255. Alternative scenario: Price could potentially print higher-highs. Note: The Federal Reserve’s sustained dovish stance, coupled with ongoing geopolitical uncertainties, is likely to prolong heightened volatility in the gold market. Given this elevated risk environment, traders should exercise caution and recalibrate risk management strategies to navigate potential price fluctuations effectively. Additionally, gold pricing remains sensitive to broader macroeconomic developments, including policy decisions under President Trump. Shifts in geopolitical strategy and economic directives could further amplify uncertainty, contributing to market repricing dynamics. H4 Chart: M15 Chart: -> Swing: Bullish. -> Internal: Bullish. As per analysis and intraday expectation of yesterday's analysis, price has printed a bearish CHoCH, which is the first indication, but not confirmation, of bearish pullback phase initiation Price is currently trading within an internal low and internal high. Intraday Expectation: Price to trade down to either M15 supply zone, or discount of 50% EQ before targeting weak internal high priced at 3,791.255. Alternative Scenario: Price could potentially continue to print higher. Note: Gold remains highly volatile amid the Federal Reserve's continued dovish stance, persistent and escalating geopolitical uncertainties. Traders should implement robust risk management strategies and remain vigilant, as price swings may become more pronounced in this elevated volatility environment. Additionally, President Trump’s recent tariff announcements are expected to further amplify market turbulence, potentially triggering sharp price fluctuations and whipsaws. M15 Chart:
OANDA:XAUUSD
by Khan_YIK
Rejection Before 3800: A Final Window for ShortsDriven by market sentiment, gold has now reached a high of around 3792, just one step away from the 3800 mark. Judging from the current structure, gold is undoubtedly in a unilateral bull trend and has completely replicated the rising pattern of the previous wave, with almost no decent retracement during the rise. Now gold continues to break through historical highs and enter unknown areas. In addition, due to the promotion of market sentiment, the current technical level has been distorted, so there is no good reference target at present. It can only be calculated based on space and cycle; the foreseeable upper limit area in the short term is in the 3820-3830 area; but because there are obvious signs of stagnant growth before reaching the 3800 mark, gold may be the first to experience a pullback. Because gold is in an extreme rising mode, most funds may not have the opportunity to participate in long transactions, so in order to increase liquidity, gold also has a need for a retracement; however, because the current market enthusiasm remains unabated, it can be expected that the retracement space for gold is limited. The foreseeable retracement area is in the 3760-3750 area, and the second is in the area near 3730. In addition, look at it according to the cycle. It is not difficult to see from the financial calendar that China, a major gold holder, will usher in the National Day holiday. Before the holiday, some funds may take profits, which will also lead to a decline in gold prices. After the holiday, gold may end its retracement and return to the upward trend. So if you hold a short position, then when gold falls back to the 3760-3750 area, or even around 3730, it will be an opportunity for gold bears to get out of trouble. Once gold retreats to this area and escapes the predicament, it could be a good opportunity to re-enter the long position!
OANDA:XAUUSDShort
by PriceSniper_Steffen
XAU/USD 23 September 2025 Intraday AnalysisH4 Analysis: -> Swing: Bullish. -> Internal: Bullish. As mentioned in analysis dated 04 September 2025, with respect to alternative scenario, price could potentially continue higher, is how price printed, price continued its bullish trajectory printing all-time-highs. This is continuing. As per my analysis of yesterday, dated 22 September 2025, whereby I mentioned price could potentially continue to print higher-highs. This is how price printed, showing little to no signs of pullback phase initiation. Price is currently trading within an internal low and fractal high. CHoCH positioning is denoted with a horizontal blue dotted line. Intraday Expectation: Price to print bearish CHoCH to indicate bearish pullback phase initiation, price to then trade down to either discount of internal 50% EQ, or H4 supply zone before targeting weak internal high priced at 3,780,515. Alternative scenario: Price could potentially print higher-highs. Note: The Federal Reserve’s sustained dovish stance, coupled with ongoing geopolitical uncertainties, is likely to prolong heightened volatility in the gold market. Given this elevated risk environment, traders should exercise caution and recalibrate risk management strategies to navigate potential price fluctuations effectively. Additionally, gold pricing remains sensitive to broader macroeconomic developments, including policy decisions under President Trump. Shifts in geopolitical strategy and economic directives could further amplify uncertainty, contributing to market repricing dynamics. H4 Chart: M15 Analysis: -> Swing: Bullish. -> Internal: Bullish. Price has continued with its bullish trajectory, printing all-time-highs. Although price has printed a number of bearish CHoCH's, I will apply discretion and not classify them as such due to the insignificance of the pullback relative to recent price action. Price is currently trading within an internal low and fractal high. CHoCH positioning is denoted with a blue horizontal dotted line. Intraday Expectation: Await for price to print bearish CHoCH, which is the first indication, but not confirmation of bearish pullback phase initiation. Note: Gold remains highly volatile amid the Federal Reserve's continued dovish stance, persistent and escalating geopolitical uncertainties. Traders should implement robust risk management strategies and remain vigilant, as price swings may become more pronounced in this elevated volatility environment. Additionally, President Trump’s recent tariff announcements are expected to further amplify market turbulence, potentially triggering sharp price fluctuations and whipsaws. M15 Chart:
OANDA:XAUUSD
by Khan_YIK
ORCL / ORACLE / Bullish scenario / fractal / SeasonalityHere is my view on ORCL: Until mid of November we should see a bullish seasonal move to the upside. My target is on the chart. SL at your discretion but i highly doubt that there will be a deeper pullback before next year... This is not a trade call, this is no financial advice. I am just a dude trading Oracle and good luck to all! Cheers! Feel free to leave a comment and discuss this analysis. I am happy to learn, exchange thoughts and chat.
XETR:ORCLong
by ernstschwarz
LULU / LULULEMON / Long / Fractal and SeasonalityHere is my view on LULULEMON: The 15min Timeframe analysis (yellow) shows the next luttle move. The bigger timeframe analysis (green, done on 1h) shows the bigger move to come. Seasonality analysis suggests that we should enter a bullish time and reach our take profit around december 8th. First TP: Gap close 2nd TP: old high before the drop 3rd TP: target taken from the fractal. Feel free to discuss this idea and the method with me so we all can learn. This is not a trade call nor financial advice. Cheers!
NASDAQ:LULULong
by ernstschwarz
MSFT / MICROSOFT / Fractal and Seasonality inspiredHere is my view on MSFT from seasonal and fractal point of view. Price gonna break the recent 516 high, shall turn and break recent 505 low than head upside for end of the year ralley. i put 2 Longs into the chart. Smaller for first partial take profit and the larger one for rest. All this should play out until 15th of November or latest until End of January. After January 2026 downside. Be careful! (This is not a trade call, just educational analysis, trade at your own risk) Feel free to comment so we can learn and improve together! Cheers!
NASDAQ:MSFTLong
by ernstschwarz
18
XAU/USD 22 September 2025 Intraday AnalysisH4 Analysis: -> Swing: Bullish. -> Internal: Bullish. As mentioned in analysis dated 04 September 2025, with respect to alternative scenario, price could potentially continue higher, is how price printed, price continued its bullish trajectory printing all-time-highs. Price previously, and has now for the third time, printed a bearish CHoCH which is the first indication, but not confirmation, of bearish pullback phase initiation, however, due to the insignificant nature of the pullback, particularly relative to previous price action, I will apply discretion and not classify previous iBOS, I have again marked this in red. Price has again continued with it's bullish trajectory. We are now trading within an internal high and fractal low. ChoCH positioning is denoted with a blue dotted line. Intraday Expectation: Price to print bearish CHoCH, then trade down to either discount of internal 50% EQ, or H4 supply zone before targeting weak internal high priced at 3,720,020. Alternative scenario: Price could potentially print higher-highs. Note: The Federal Reserve’s sustained dovish stance, coupled with ongoing geopolitical uncertainties, is likely to prolong heightened volatility in the gold market. Given this elevated risk environment, traders should exercise caution and recalibrate risk management strategies to navigate potential price fluctuations effectively. Additionally, gold pricing remains sensitive to broader macroeconomic developments, including policy decisions under President Trump. Shifts in geopolitical strategy and economic directives could further amplify uncertainty, contributing to market repricing dynamics. H4 Chart: M15 Analysis: -> Swing: Bullish. -> Internal: Bullish. Price has continued with its bullish trajectory, printing all-time-highs. Price has printed a bullish iBOS. We are now trading within an internal low and fractal high. CHoCH positioning is denoted with a blue dotted line. Intraday Expectation: Await for price to print bearish CHoCH, which is the first indication, but not confirmation of bearish pullback phase initiation. Note: Gold remains highly volatile amid the Federal Reserve's continued dovish stance, persistent and escalating geopolitical uncertainties. Traders should implement robust risk management strategies and remain vigilant, as price swings may become more pronounced in this elevated volatility environment. Additionally, President Trump’s recent tariff announcements are expected to further amplify market turbulence, potentially triggering sharp price fluctuations and whipsaws. M15 Chart:
OANDA:XAUUSD
by Khan_YIK
EURUSD - Weekly OutlookPair: EURUSD Bias: Bullish HTF Overview (4H): Price is maintaining clean bullish structure, breaking previous weekly highs. Watching closely to see if price holds this momentum. MTF (2H/1H/30M): Refined structure + liquidity buildup noted. Eyeing the sell-side liquidity (SSL) to be taken before confirming continuation. LTF (30M/5M): Will wait for confirmation once price trades into refined zones. Looking for inducement → mitigation → 5M structural confirmation. Entry Zone: Pending refinement once SSL is swept and HTF OB aligns with LTF confirmation. Targets: • TP1: 5M highs • TP2: 30M highs (depending on market delivery) Mindset Note: Patience is key — waiting for that SSL sweep keeps you out of fake momentum. Let structure guide the entry, not the impulse.
Long
by Juicemannn
2