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3 Technical Analysis Tools to Identify Resistance Levels on GOLD How to trade Gold when it is constantly setting new all-time highs? When Gold is trading beyond historical levels, technical analysis can help you to identify the next potentially strong resistance levels. In this article, I will teach you the only 3 technical analysis tools you need to find the next key resistances and predict future correctional movements on Gold chart. Tool 1 - Trend Line The first technical analysis tool that will help you to identify a potentially strong resistance is a trend line based on previous highs. Simply analyze the previous historic highs and try to find a trend line that was respected by the market at least 3 times in the past. It means that such a trend line should be based at least on 3 historic highs. Look at that rising trend line on Gold on a daily time frame. It is based on 3 historic highs, and it can be a potentially strong resistance. Tool 2 - Psychological Levels The second technical analysis tool is psychological levels. These levels are based on round, whole numbers. In our example, the closest psychological level is 2500 level. This level is based on round numbers, it is a multiple of 500 and 100. It can compose a potentially strong resistance cluster. Tool 3 - Fibonacci Levels The third technical analysis tool is Fibonacci extension and confluence. In order to identify a potentially strong resistance with Fibonacci extension, you should identify at least 3 last bullish impulses/waves. Above is the example of 3 significant impulse legs on Gold chart on a daily. Draw Fibonacci Extension levels based on these 3 impulse legs. Here are important Extension levels to consider: -1.272 -1.414 - 1.618 Above, you can see how I draw Fibonacci Extension levels based on all the impulse legs that we identified. Your task is to identify the point where the extension levels of 3 impulses match in one point. Such a point will be called confluence zone. This confluence zone will be the next potentially strong resistance. These 3 technical tools helped us to identify the resistances beyond all historical levels easily. Remember that there is no 100% guarantee that all the resistances that we spotted will be respected by the market. For that reason, you should strictly analyze a price action and a reaction of the price to these levels before you open a short trade. Alternatively, remember that these resistances can be applied as the targets for long trades. ❤️Please, support my work with like, thank you!❤️
OANDA:XAUUSDEducation
by VasilyTrader
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How To Have An Edge Over The Markets!Hello TradingView Family / Fellow Traders. This is Richard, also known as theSignalyst. Today I want to share a basic trading plan that you can follow to quantify your trading edge. 📌Step 1: First, start from the higher timeframes like Daily/Weekly to identify the current long-term trend. is it bullish, bearish or stuck inside a range? If the price is sitting in the middle of nowhere, then it is a NO trade zone as price has 50% change to go either up or down. Thus no edge! 📚Wait for the price to approach the lower bound or upper bound. Then proceed to Step 2 📌Step 2: No matter how strong a horizontal / non-horizontal support or resistance is, it can still be broken. Thus don't buy/sell blindly as price approaches a support/resistance. Instead, zoom in to lower timeframes like H1 and M30 to look for setups. 🏹A basic approach would be to wait for a swing low to be broken downward around a resistance as a signal that the bears are taking over. In parallel, wait for a swing high to be broken upward around a support for the bulls to take over. This would be the confirmation to enter the trade. ⚙️Of course, your second edge would be through risk management by targeting at least double than your indented risk. But that's a topic for another post 😉 Always follow your trading plan regarding entry, risk management, and trade management. Hope you find the content of this post useful 🙏 All Strategies Are Good; If Managed Properly! ~Rich
Education
by TheSignalyst
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MARKET STRUCTURE explained (THE ULTIMATE SIMPLIFIED GUIDE)(In this guide I will attempt for explain Market Structure in the most simplified and easy to understand terms) WHAT IS MARKET STRUCTURE? Market structure is the overall framework of a market that helps traders understand price movements and trends. Think of it as the skeleton of the market, showing how prices move over time and where key levels of support and resistance are located. COMPONENTS OF MARKET STRUCTURE: TRENDS: Trends are the general direction in which the market is moving. There are three main types of trends: - UPTREND: This is when the market is moving upwards. It is characterized by a series of higher highs (HH) and higher lows (HL). Imagine a staircase going up; each step represents a higher high and a higher low. - HIGHER HIGH (HH): The highest point reached during a price movement before the price starts to fall again. - HIGHER LOW (HL): The lowest point reached during a price movement before the price starts to rise again. - DOWNTREND: This is when the market is moving downwards. It is characterized by a series of lower lows (LL) and lower highs (LH). Think of a staircase going down; each step represents a lower low and a lower high. - LOWER LOW (LL): The lowest point reached during a price movement before the price starts to rise again. -LOWER HIGH (LH): The highest point reached during a price movement before the price starts to fall again. - SIDEWAYS/RANGE-BOUND: This is when the market is moving horizontally, neither up nor down. It is characterized by equal highs (EQH) and equal lows (EQL). Picture a flat road; the price moves back and forth within a certain range. - EQUAL HIGH (EQH): The highest point reached during a price movement that is roughly the - EQUAL LOW (EQL): The lowest point reached during a price movement that is roughly the same as previous lows. SUPPORT & RESISTANCE LEVELS: - SUPPORT: A support level is a price point where the market tends to find buying interest, preventing the price from falling further. Think of it as a floor that supports the price. - RESISTANCE: A resistance level is a price point where the market tends to find selling interest, preventing the price from rising further. Think of it as a ceiling that resists the price. SWING POINTS: Swing points are the peaks and troughs that form the structure of the market. They help in identifying the trend direction. - SWING HIGH: A peak formed when the price reaches a high point and then starts to decline. - SWING LOW: A trough formed when the price reaches a low point and then starts to rise. ANALYZING MARKET STRUCTURE: IDENTIFY THE TREND: To identify the trend, look at the sequence of highs and lows on the price chart: - UPTREND: Look for a series of higher highs and higher lows. - DOWNTREND: Look for a series of lower lows and lower highs. - SIDEWAYS: Look for equal highs and equal lows. MARK KEY LEVELS: Identify and mark significant support and resistance levels on the chart. These levels are where the price has previously reversed or paused. OBSERVE PRICE ACTION: Analyze how the price reacts at these key levels. Look for patterns such as: - BREAKOUTS: When the price moves above a resistance level or below a support level. - REVERSALS: When the price changes direction after reaching a support or resistance level. - CONSOLIDATIONS: When the price moves within a narrow range, indicating indecision in the market. RISK MANAGEMENT: Always use stop-loss orders to manage risk. Place stop-loss orders: - Below support levels in an uptrend. - Above resistance levels in a downtrend. ================================================================================== This is the basics of Market Structure, explained in the most simplified manner as possible. I hope this publication was simple and easy to understand and helps you understand Market structure better. I will be doing more easy to understand publications like this within the upcoming days so stay tune... ================================================================================== HAPPY TRADING :)
BLACKBULL:NAS100Education
by avziofficial
Trend Based Fib Extension (PRO HACK) SUPPORT & RESISTANCE is one of the most important key elements in trading. Without knowing the key Support & Resistance levels, you will never have a true understanding of where the market could go to or reverse from. One very important factor worth knowing is the markets overall, trend Support & Resistance levels. While there are a lot of different methods in finding these levels, like pivot points, previous day high and low, or monthly or yearly and so on. One of the most promising, tried and tested ways is to use a Fibonacci Tool. Now YES, there are MANY Fibonacci Tools to choose from and use but if you need to know the fib levels for a trend, use the TREND BASED FIB EXTENSION. Along with using the TREND BASED FIB EXTENSION, you need to know the correct time frame to actually plot this tool on. There is no right or wrong time frame nor is there no right or wrong way in plotting this tool, BUT we need to know and understand the overall picture of the market as a whole and if you are thinking about the market as a whole, we need to use the correct time frame to show us that. So we turn to the 12M TIME FRAME! The 12M Time Frame is what's going to show us the OVERALL TREND of the asset we are looking at, from the start right to current time. Now keep in mind that this can work on EVERY SINGLE ASSET. We use the 12M time frame because we need to plot the trend base fib extension to show us our MAJOR FIBONACCI SUPPORT AND RESISTANCE LEVELS. These levels are for the OVERALL TREND OF THE GIVEN ASSET. By plotting it this way we actually have an idea as to where the market is going LONG TERM. So head over to whichever asset you are tracking, choose the 12M time frame and make your chart large enough to fit the screen. In order to plot this tool, you need to know your highs and lows because this tool is used from your lowest point to the first swing high and down to your next swing low, once those 3 are connected the tool will automatically plot your levels. One easy way to find your swing highs and lows is to use a ZIGZAG with a length of either 1 or 2. That setting will give you the most accurate points. In the drawing tool box you can you the TREND BASED FIB EXTENSION tool, once you select it and you know where your 3 points are then you plot it accordingly, you will start from your Lowest, to your Swing High and then down to your Swing Low. To get accurate plots, use the data window and get the exact low and high prices and enter the accordingly into the fib tool settings (coordinates tab). Adjust your settings with your style preferences, the fib levels that you want to see on your chart, and once done, lock the tool in place and BOOM, YOU NOW HAVE YOUR MAJOR ALL TIME SUPPORT AND RESISTANCE LEVELS PLOTTED ON YOUR CHART. Now you have a full understanding on the market overall trend by knowing where the major support and resistance levels are. You can go back to your lower time frame in which you trade from and now you will have a much clearer understanding as to where the market might stop or reverse from, according to the bigger picture. With that in place, you can use other methods of confluence to get entries, set stops, find direction, you can even go down to lower time frames to use a Fibonacci retracement tool or the trend based fib extension to get sniper entries and set targets. The key takeaway from this is for you to know the overall direction of the market you are trading and to know where potential areas of support and resistances are which leads to the major reversals in the market. I do hope this publication helps you in some way or another, even if it helped just 1 person out of many, I will be glad. HAPPY TRADING :) ==if you have any questions then please drop a comment, thanks==
OANDA:NAS100USDEducation
by avziofficial
What is Structure Mapping in Gold Trading XAUUSD? Structure mapping is essential for day trading, scalping and swing trading gold. It is applied for trend analysis, pattern recognition, reversal and trend-following trading. In this article, I will teach you how to execute structure mapping on Gold chart and how to apply that for making accurate predictions and forecasts. Take notes and let's get started. Let's discuss first, what is structure mapping? With structure mapping, we perceive the price chart as the set of impulse and retracement legs. Structure mapping can be executed on any time frame and on any financial market. Look at a Gold chart on a 4H time frame. What I did, I underlined significant price movements. Each point where every leg of a movement completes will have a specific name and meaning. On a gold chart, I underlined all such points. These points are very important because it determines the market trend and show the patterns. When you execute structure mapping, the first thing that you should start with the identification of a starting point - the initial point of analysis. On a price chart, such a point should be the highest high that you see or the lowest low. If you start structure mapping with a high, that high will be called Initial High. A completion point of a bearish movement from the Initial High will be called Lower Low LL. A bullish movement that completes BELOW the level of the Initial High or Any Other High will be called Lower High LH. A bullish movement that completes on the level of the Initial High or Any Other High will be called Equal High. A bullish movement that completes above the level of the Initial High or Any Other High will be called Higher High HH. If you start with the low, such point will be called Initial Low. A completion point of a bullish movement from the Initial Low will be called Higher High HH. A bearish movement that completes ABOVE the level of the Initial Low or Any Other Low will be called Higher Low HL. A bearish movement that completes on the level of the Initial Low or Any Other Low will be called Equal Low. A bearish movement that completes below the level of the Initial Low or Any Other Low will be called Lower Low LL. Look how I executed structure mapping on Gold chart. Starting with the lowest low, I underlined all significant price movements and its lows and highs. You should learn to recognize these points because it is the foundation of gold structure mapping. Combinations of these points will be applied for the identification of the market trend, trend reversal and patterns. According to the rules, 2 lower lows and a lower high between them are enough to confirm that the market is trading in a bearish trend. While 2 higher highs and a higher low between them confirm that the trend is bullish . In a bullish trend, a bullish violation of the level of the last Higher High will be called a Break of Structure BoS. That event signifies the strength of the buyers and a bullish trend continuation. A bearish violation of the level of the last Higher Low will be called Change of Character CHoCH . It will mean the violation of a current bullish trend. In a bearish trend, a bearish violation of the level of the last Lower Low will be called a Break of Structure BoS . It is an important event that signifies the strength of the sellers and a bearish trend continuation. While a bullish violation of the level of the last lower high will be called Change of Character CHoCH. That even will signify a violation of a bearish trend. That's how a complete structure mapping should look on Gold chart. With the identification of the legs of the move, highs and lows, BoS and ChoCh you can clearly understand what is happening with the market. Gold was trading in a bearish trend. Once the level of our Initial Low was tested, the market started a correctional movement and started to trade in a bullish trend. Once some important resistance was reached, the market reversed. We saw a confirmed CHoCH and the market returned to a bearish trend. Structure mapping is the foundation of technical analysis. It is the basis of various trading strategies and trading styles. It is the first thing that you should start your trading education with. I hope that my guide helped you to understand how to execute structure mapping in Gold trading. ❤️Please, support my work with like, thank you!❤️
OANDA:XAUUSDEducation
by VasilyTrader
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XAUUSD: Navigating Key LQZ 4 HIGH-PROBABILITY shortMulti-Timeframe Analysis of XAUUSD 1. 4-Hour Chart Key Structure: All-Time High (ATH) at $2,600.318: This level acts as a strong resistance. Price has rejected this zone, showing an initial failure to break higher. Corrective Channel: The price has formed a small ascending corrective channel after the ATH rejection, which often indicates a potential continuation move downwards. Key Liquidity Zones (LQZs): 4H LQZ at $2,522.172: This zone could act as the next support if the downtrend continues. Daily LQZ at $2,511.042: Deeper support that aligns with the broader timeframe. Implication: Based on the corrective channel and the rejection of ATH, a continuation down towards the 4H and Daily LQZ is likely unless a strong bullish push occurs. 2. 15-Minute Chart Bearish Momentum: The price formed a sharp drop after the ATH rejection, leading to a corrective structure forming. Ascending Channel: A bearish ascending channel (corrective) is visible, which may suggest further downside. A clean break below the lower boundary of this channel would confirm bearish continuation. 1H LQZ at $2,542.056: This zone is likely to be the first target if the breakout occurs. Implication: If the price breaks below the corrective channel, a potential short entry targeting the 1H LQZ is a strong play. A further drop to the 4H LQZ could follow if momentum continues. 3. 5-Minute Chart Current Reaction: The price is bouncing from the lower part of the small corrective structure. There is a minor bounce from the 5M LQZ at $2,562.855. Next Step: Monitor for price rejection or failure at the 5M LQZ. If it fails to sustain this level, a short opportunity arises. Implication: A break below the 5-minute structure could lead to a fast move down toward the 1H LQZ. Watch for strong rejections at this level. --- Trade Setup Suggestion: 1. Entry: Aggressive: If the price breaks the corrective channel on the 15-minute chart, you can enter short near $2,562-$2,564. Conservative: Wait for a confirmed break and retest of the lower channel boundary. 2. Stop Loss: Set above the corrective channel high, around $2,580, to protect against sudden bullish reversals. 3. Targets: First target: 1H LQZ at $2,542.056. Second target: 4H LQZ at $2,522.172. Third target: Daily LQZ at $2,511.042 if further downside persists. Conclusion: The price structure and liquidity zones indicate a bearish continuation is possible, especially if the corrective channel breaks down. Keep an eye on how price interacts with the liquidity zones to refine entries and exits.
OANDA:XAUUSDEducation
by MommaPreneur
Triple Your Trade Accuracy with This Simple Trick Like a PROGood Morning Tradingview, Apologies for the delay in my recent posts over the past two days. Unfortunately, this was due to an oversight on my part. I missed a key detail in the trading platform's rules and mistakenly included my watermark on the charts. As a result, several of my posts were removed, and I was temporarily unable to post for 24 hours. I completely understand and respect the platform's guidelines, but I wanted to keep you informed and ensure you're not left wondering about my absence. Here’s a breakdown of potential entry points and trade management based on the chart I've shared, aligned with multi-touch confirmation and The Trinity Rule. We'll focus on how to approach both the bullish and bearish scenarios with structured decision-making: 1. Bullish Scenario (Green Path): The price currently appears to be testing a weekly trendline (third touch), which often signals a potential bullish continuation after the third touch confirms a reversal or trend continuation. Here's how to structure the trade: Entry Point: Wait for a Breakout: If the price breaks and closes above the upper consolidation zone, look for a confirmed breakout with momentum. Avoid entering prematurely, as false breakouts can occur. Confirm with Retest (Higher Probability Entry): After the breakout, wait for a potential retest of the consolidation zone or the top of the ascending wedge. A retest that holds (with rejection wicks or bullish engulfing patterns) adds confirmation for a long position. Reduced Risk Entry: You can enter with a smaller position on the breakout and add to the position on the retest, increasing exposure as the price confirms your bias​​. Stop-Loss Placement: Place the stop-loss just below the consolidation zone or below the retested area. This level serves as your risk threshold, accounting for potential fakeouts. If you are entering after the third touch of the trendline, the stop-loss can be placed below this key level to minimize risk​. Take-Profit Targets: First Target: Aim for the next key resistance zone at around 2,576 based on historical price action. Second Target: If momentum is strong, hold a portion of the trade for a larger move toward 2,592 (upper resistance). Trail the stop as price continues to move upward​. 2. Bearish Scenario (Yellow Path): If the price fails to break above the current consolidation and rejects the trendline, it indicates a potential bearish reversal. The descending path might target the 1-hour liquidity zone around 2,541, where you can expect the price to react. Entry Point: Breakout of Consolidation: If the price breaks below the consolidation, this signals a bearish continuation. Enter on a confirmed breakout, with a strong bearish candle close below support. Aggressive Entry: You may consider entering on the third rejection at the top of the consolidation, especially if there's a clear bearish reversal pattern (e.g., shooting star or bearish engulfing)​​. Reduced Risk Entry: Wait for the price to break below the consolidation and enter on a retest of the broken support, confirming the bearish momentum. This provides a lower-risk entry with better confirmation​. Stop-Loss Placement: Above the consolidation or the most recent swing high where rejection occurred, giving enough room for market fluctuations. Ensure that the stop isn’t too tight, as you could get caught in price noise​. Take-Profit Targets: First Target: The 15-minute liquidity zone around 2,560 is a reasonable first target, where you may partially close your position. Final Target: The key 1-hour liquidity zone at 2,541 is the more substantial target for a full bearish continuation. Be mindful of how price reacts near this zone; you may want to take profits before a reversal happens​​. Management Tips: Scaling In and Out: Whether bullish or bearish, consider splitting your position into smaller entries. This allows you to enter part of the trade with confirmation and add more as price action continues in your favor. Use of Flags for Re-entries: After the initial breakout in either direction, look for flags or continuation patterns to re-enter the trade or add to an existing position. For example, after a bullish breakout, wait for a flag and enter on the next wave up​​. Regular Monitoring and Adjustments: As the price moves in your favor, trail your stop-loss to lock in profits. This is especially important during strong momentum moves to avoid giving back profits to the market. Psychological Considerations: Avoid FOMO: Don’t rush into trades if you're unsure about the breakout or failure of a level. Let the price action confirm your bias. Avoid Overtrading: Stick to your Rule of Three guidelines. Ensure at least three confirming factors align with your analysis before entering​.
OANDA:XAUUSDEducation
by Adlercon333
Catch Big Market Moves: How to Trade Liquidity Zones Like a Pro The charts provided showcase potential scenarios based on different liquidity zones (LQZ) on multiple timeframes, such as 15M, 1H, and 4H. Let's break down the key insights from the images: Key Levels: Weekly Flag Trendline: This yellow trendline represents the long-term trend and acts as a major resistance or support. It’s crucial to monitor price action around this level for significant moves. 4HR LQZ (Liquidity Zone) at 2,532.077: This level signifies an important area of liquidity on the 4-hour chart. It’s a potential reversal point or continuation area depending on how the price interacts with it. 1HR LQZ and 15M LQZ: These shorter timeframe liquidity zones are at 2,482.129 and 2,470.544 respectively. They act as interim targets or bounce zones based on the smaller trend movements. Price Action Context: Wedge Formation: The rising wedge pattern visible in all the charts, combined with slowing momentum near the top, suggests possible bearish pressure. Wedges often lead to sharp breakouts, so a breakout to the downside would align with the wedge structure. Multi-Touch Confirmation: The multiple touches on trendlines, both support and resistance, increase the probability of significant movements. This concept is supported by multi-touch confirmation techniques​. Scenario Planning: Upside Potential: A breakout above the 4HR LQZ suggests further bullish momentum, likely toward higher liquidity zones. This can result in a continuation to the upside, as shown with the green line projection on some charts. Downside Risks: A breakdown below the wedge support and failing to hold the 15M or 1HR LQZ may lead to a bearish move toward the lower liquidity targets. The yellow line projections suggest a pullback to 2,485.055 and potentially lower. The Trinity Rule Approach: Confluence Setup: If price interacts with three major zones (like the 4HR LQZ, wedge support, and Weekly Flag Trendline), we can assess whether these align with other signals. This rule adds extra confirmation for higher-probability setups, as discussed in your document​​. Overall, price action shows a decision point around the wedge and liquidity zones, with strong reactions expected in either direction.
OANDA:XAUUSDEducation
by Adlercon333
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Why Most Traders Fail—and How You Can Succeed!The charts you provided showcase potential scenarios based on different liquidity zones (LQZ) on multiple timeframes, such as 15M, 1H, and 4H. Let's break down the key insights from the images: Key Levels: Weekly Flag Trendline: This yellow trendline represents the long-term trend and acts as a major resistance or support. It’s crucial to monitor price action around this level for significant moves. 4HR LQZ (Liquidity Zone) at 2,532.077: This level signifies an important area of liquidity on the 4-hour chart. It’s a potential reversal point or continuation area depending on how the price interacts with it. 1HR LQZ and 15M LQZ: These shorter timeframe liquidity zones are at 2,482.129 and 2,470.544 respectively. They act as interim targets or bounce zones based on the smaller trend movements. Price Action Context: Wedge Formation: The rising wedge pattern visible in all the charts, combined with slowing momentum near the top, suggests possible bearish pressure. Wedges often lead to sharp breakouts, so a breakout to the downside would align with the wedge structure. Multi-Touch Confirmation: The multiple touches on trendlines, both support and resistance, increase the probability of significant movements. This concept is supported by multi-touch confirmation techniques​. Scenario Planning: Upside Potential: A breakout above the 4HR LQZ suggests further bullish momentum, likely toward higher liquidity zones. This can result in a continuation to the upside, as shown with the green line projection on some charts. Downside Risks: A breakdown below the wedge support and failing to hold the 15M or 1HR LQZ may lead to a bearish move toward the lower liquidity targets. The yellow line projections suggest a pullback to 2,485.055 and potentially lower. The Trinity Rule Approach: Confluence Setup: If price interacts with three major zones (like the 4HR LQZ, wedge support, and Weekly Flag Trendline), we can assess whether these align with other signals. This rule adds extra confirmation for higher-probability setups, as discussed in your document​​. Overall, price action shows a decision point around the wedge and liquidity zones, with strong reactions expected in either direction.
OANDA:XAUUSDEducation
by Adlercon333
Learn 7 Types of Liquidity Zones in Trading In the today's article, we will discuss 7 main types of liquidity zones every trader must know. Just a quick reminder that a liquidity zone is a specific area on a price chart where a huge amount of trading orders concentrate. Read carefully, because your ability to recognize and distinguish them is essential for profitable trading. 1. Fibonacci Zones The zones based on Fibonacci levels can concentrate the market liquidity. Classic Fibonacci retracement levels: 0,382; 0,5; 0,618; 0.786 and Fibonacci Extension levels: 1,272; 1,414; 1,618 attract market participants and the liquidity. Above, you can see an example of a liquidity zone based on 0,618 retracement level. The reaction of the price to that Fib.level clearly indicate the concentration of liquidity around that. Also, there are specific areas on a price chart where Fibonacci levels of different impulse legs will match. Such zones will be called Fibonacci confluence zones. Fibonacci confluence zones will be more significant Fibonacci based liquidity zones. Above, is the example of a confluence zone that is based on 0,618 and 0,5 retracement levels of 2 impulses. The underlined area is a perfect example of a significant liquidity zone that serves as the magnet for the price. 2. Psychological Zones Psychological zones, based on psychological price levels and round numbers , quite often concentrate the market liquidity. Look at a psychological level on WTI Crude Oil. 80.0 level composes a significant liquidity zones that proved its significance by multiple tests and strong bullish and bearish reactions to that. 3. Volume Based Zones The analysis of market volumes with different technical indicators can show the liquidity zones where high trading volumes concentrate. One of such indicators is Volume Profile. On the right side, Volume Profile indicate the concentration of trading volumes on different price levels. Volume spikes will show us the liquidity zones. 4. Historic Zones Historic liquidity zones will be the areas on a price chart based on historically significant price levels. Market participants pay close attention to the price levels that were respected by the market in the past. For that reason, such levels attract the market liquidity. Above, you can see a historically significant price level on Silver. It will compose an important liquidity zone. 5. Trend Lined Based Zones Quite often, historically significant falling or rising trend lines can compose the liquidity zones. Above is the example of an important rising trend line on GBPJPY pair. Because of its historical significance, it will attract the market liquidity. Trend lined based liquidity zone will be also called a floating liquidity area because it moves with time. 6. Technical Indicators Based Zones Popular technical indicators may attract the market liquidity. For example, universally applied Moving Average can concentrate huge trading volumes. In the example above, a floating area around a commonly applied Simple Moving Average with 50 length, acts as a significant liquidity zone on EURJPY. 7. Confluence Zones Confluence zones are the liquidity zones based on a confluence of liquidity zones of different types. For example, a match between historic zones, Fibonacci zones and volume based zones. Such liquidity zones are considered to be the most significant. Look at the underlined liquidity zone on US100 index. It is based on a historical price action, psychological level 17000, significant volume concentration indicated by volume indicator and 618 Fibonacci retracement. Always remember a simple rule: the more different liquidity zone types match within a single area, the more significant is the confluence zone. Your ability to recognize the significant liquidity zones is essential for predicting the market movements and recognition of important reversal areas. Liquidity zones are the integral element of various trading strategies. Its identification and recognition is a core stone of technical analysis. Study that with care and learn by heart all the liquidity types that we discussed today. ❤️Please, support my work with like, thank you!❤️
OANDA:XAUUSDEducation
by VasilyTrader
6
Unlock Winning Strategies: Spot High-Probability Trades!Chart Analysis: XAU/USD (Gold Spot vs. USD) Based on the two charts you have provided, here is a detailed technical analysis of XAU/USD using price action and chart pattern observations: 1. Weekly Flag Trendline (Higher Time Frame Context) The upper and lower yellow trendlines represent a possible flag pattern on the weekly chart. This suggests a consolidation phase after a strong impulsive move. A flag pattern typically signals a continuation of the previous trend, which, if the context is bullish, indicates that after consolidation, there may be a continuation to the upside. On both charts, we can observe that price action is contained within this broader structure, indicating that price is in a correction phase rather than an impulsive phase. 2. Key Horizontal Levels 2,532.144 and 2,506.245: These levels act as strong resistance zones. The price has struggled to break above these levels multiple times, indicating significant selling pressure or profit-taking at these points. 2,471.313: This is a key support level. The price has reacted to this level before and, most recently, has bounced back after testing this support zone. This suggests that buyers are willing to step in at this level, providing a floor for the price. 3. Descending Channel and Price Action Patterns Descending Triangle/Channel Pattern: On the 15-minute chart, the price seems to be forming a descending triangle pattern (lower highs and a flat support at 2,471.313). This pattern is typically bearish, suggesting a potential breakdown if the support does not hold. Potential Reversal Patterns: After testing the lower trendline of the weekly flag pattern and finding support at the 2,471.313 level, there was a notable bullish reaction. This can imply a short-term reversal, especially if confirmed by a break above the minor resistance level of 2,494.370. 4. Consolidation Zone and Lower Time Frame Patterns The 15-minute chart shows a clear consolidation pattern after the sharp decline, with price action currently moving sideways between 2,494 and 2,506. A break above this consolidation range could signal a short-term bullish continuation towards the upper resistance levels, while a break below would imply a continuation of the bearish trend observed previously. 5. Breakout and Pullback Zones The yellow dotted lines on the 15-minute chart indicate key areas where the price broke out from consolidation phases. These areas are crucial for identifying potential entry points in a trending market. If the price retests these zones and finds resistance or support, they could act as triggers for either continuation or reversal trades. Trading Strategy Considerations Bullish Bias: Traders with a bullish bias might consider waiting for a breakout above the 2,506.245 resistance, looking for a confirmation with a pullback to this level as support. The target could be the upper boundary of the flag around 2,532.144 or higher, depending on momentum and broader market conditions. Bearish Bias: A trader with a bearish outlook might wait for the price to break below the 2,471.313 support level, looking for short positions targeting lower levels aligned with the descending channel's trajectory. Range Trading: Given the current consolidation between 2,494.370 and 2,506.245, range traders could look for entries at the edges of this range with tight stops and defined profit targets within the range. Conclusion Given the price action analysis and current chart patterns, the XAU/USD market appears to be in a consolidation phase within a broader flag pattern. This suggests that while the immediate outlook may be neutral to bearish, there is potential for a bullish breakout if key resistance levels are breached. Traders should watch for confirmed breakouts or breakdowns from these levels to guide their trading decisions, keeping in mind the broader market trend and any fundamental drivers influencing gold prices.
OANDA:XAUUSDEducation
by Adlercon333
This Simple Strategy Could Make You a Fortune in the Gold Marketprice action of Gold Spot (XAU/USD) in relation to the trendlines and patterns indicated. Chart Analysis 1. Weekly Flag Trendline: - The first chart shows a trendline forming a "flag" pattern on a higher time frame (possibly weekly or daily). This flag appears to be a bullish continuation pattern, indicating that after the consolidation within the flag, the price might continue in the direction of the prior trend, which seems to be up. 2. Price Action Inside the Flag: - Within the flag, there is a period of consolidation marked by the parallel trendlines. The price has been respecting these lines, creating higher lows and lower highs, indicating indecision or preparation for a breakout. 3. Potential Breakout Zones: - Key breakout zones are marked by the upper resistance of the flag pattern around the 2,530 level and the lower support trendline of the flag around the 2,470 level. A breakout above the upper resistance could signal a continuation of the prior uptrend, while a break below the lower support could indicate a reversal or deeper pullback. 4. Smaller Patterns: - On the second chart (1-hour time frame), there's a more detailed view of recent price action with a potential bearish flag or pennant forming, suggesting a temporary pullback or consolidation within the larger flag. This smaller pattern appears to be within a trading range bounded by the horizontal support and resistance levels. 5. Key Support and Resistance Levels: - The charts show horizontal support around the 2,433.301 level, which aligns with a historical low that could serve as a significant support level. Similarly, the resistance level is around 2,530, where the price has repeatedly failed to break above. 6. Current Market Context: - The price is currently hovering around 2,497, near the middle of the trading range, suggesting indecision. This midpoint could be a neutral zone where the price could move in either direction based on upcoming market momentum or news. Trading Strategy and Considerations - Entry Points: - If considering a bullish scenario, a long entry could be planned near the lower support line of the flag, around 2,470, with a stop loss slightly below the flag's support to manage risk. A breakout above the 2,530 resistance could also provide a good entry point for a continuation of the uptrend. - For a bearish scenario, a short entry could be considered if the price breaks below the 2,470 support level, confirming a breakdown from the flag pattern. - Risk Management: - The proximity of the price to both upper and lower boundaries of the flag pattern provides clear levels for stop placement. This helps in managing risk effectively, keeping losses contained if the trade goes against the initial bias. - Monitoring Price Action: - Watch for potential breakouts from the smaller patterns within the flag, as these could provide early signals of the larger move's direction. It would also be essential to keep an eye on volume changes, as increased volume could confirm the validity of a breakout or breakdown. By aligning your trades with these patterns and key levels, you can take advantage of the potential setups provided by the price action within these consolidating formations. Ensure to adapt to new market conditions and stay disciplined in executing your trading plan.
OANDA:XAUUSDEducation
by Adlercon333
2
EWJ - How to identify a plausible targetThis idea is for investors as I'm analyzing the chart in weekly and trying to identify fair targets for a long position. First you need a donchian line which is basically the middle between the highest high and the lowest low during the last 52 weeks. Using this donchian line (nb. which is part of Ichimoku system as SSB line), you then identify the last "cycle" which is a clear half-wave with well-defined bottoms/tops. Applying the Fibo retracement tool using the top-bottom-top (or bottom-top-bottom) points of the identified wave, you'll end up with a set of Fibonacci levels. The different levels above 1.0 can be used as price targets as shown here.
AMEX:EWJEducation
by albert.callisto
Best Swing Trading Strategies For Beginners (FOREX, GOLD) I am going to reveal 3 profitable swing trading strategies for beginners. These strategies are tailored for trading Gold, Forex or any other financial market. I will explain entry signal, stop loss and take profit placement for every strategy and share a lot of examples based on real trades that we took with my students. First, let's discuss key elements that unite these strategies. 1. All the strategies will be trend-following. It means that the trades will be taken strictly in the direction of the market trend. 2. All the strategies will be daily time frame based. Daily time frame will be the main time frame for the market analysis. 3. All the strategies are technical analysis strategies. The decision-making and market analysis will be strictly based on technical analysis: price action, support and resistance. Strategy 1: Break of Structure Strategy Break of Structure is a classic swing trading trend following strategy that is based on: 1. Bullish breakout of the level of the last higher high in a bullish trend 2. Bearish breakout of the levels of the last lower low in a bearish trend In a bullish trend, a bullish violation of the level of the last higher high and a candle close above that is a very strong bullish signal. It signifies the strength of the buyers and indicates a highly probable bullish continuation. A perfect entry point after a confirmed Break of Structure is the retest of the level of the last higher high. Stop loss is 1 ATR. Take Profit - the next key resistance. Look at EURCAD pair on a daily time frame. The market is trading in a bullish trend and we see a confirmed break of structure - a daily candle close above the level of the last higher high. Here is how the trading position should look. Take profit is the closest resistance based on a historic price action. Look how perfectly this trade played out. In a bearish trend, a bearish violation of the level of the last lower low and a candle close below that is a strong bearish signal. It signifies the strength of the sellers and indicates a highly probable bearish continuation. A perfect entry point after a confirmed Break of Structure is the retest of the level of the last lower low. Stop loss is 1 ATR. Take Profit - the next key support. Above, EURNZD is trading in a bearish trend on a daily and we see a confirmed break of structure - a daily candle close below the level of the last lower low. Here is how a short position looks - entry is on a retest of a broken structure, stop loss is 1 ATR and take profit the closest key support. 163 pips of pure profit were made. Strategy 2: Trend Line Strategy Trend Line is a classic swing trading trend following strategy that is based on: 1. Rising trend line based on higher lows in a bullish trend 2. Falling trend line based on lower high in a bearish trend In a bullish trend, higher lows may respect a rising trend line. Such a trend line will be a strong vertical support. It will provide a safe point for buying the market. Entry will be based on a test of a trend line. Take profit will be at least the level of the current higher high. Stop loss will be 1 ATR. When you are looking for a trend line in a bullish trend, remember a simple rule. A valid trend line should be confirmed by at least 3 touches and 3 consequent bullish reactions to that. For example, a rising trend line on a GBPUSD above will be invalid trend line because it is confirmed by just 2 touches. While the trend line that I spotted on USDCAD is valid, because it was already respected 3 times in a row in the past. Above is the valid rising trend line based on higher lows in a bullish trend. Here is how a swing long trend from that trend line should look. Stop loss is based on 1 ATR. Entry from a trend line. Take profit is based on the current higher high. Almost 300 pips were made. In a bearish trend, lower highs may respect a falling trend line. Such a trend line will be a strong vertical resistance. It will provide a safe point for selling the market. Entry will be based on a test of a trend line. Take profit will be at least the level of the current lower low. Stop loss is 1 ATR. When you are looking for a trend line in a bearish, remember a simple rule. A valid trend line should be confirmed by at least 3 touches and 3 consequent bearish reactions to that. The trend line on EURGBP above is invalid because 2 touches confirm it. While that trend line is valid and confirmed by 3 strong bearish reactions. In the example above, EURCHF is trading in a long term bearish trend. Lowers highs perfectly respect a falling trend line. It can provide a safe entry for swing short trade. Following the rules of our trading strategy, here is a swing short trade from that trend line. Stop loss is 1 ATR. Take profit is based on the current lower low. 250 pips of pure profit were made. Strategy 3: Higher Low / Lower High Strategy Higher Low / Lower High is a classic swing trading trend following strategy that is based on: 1. The last higher low in a bullish trend 2. The last lower high in a bearish trend In a bullish trend, the level of the last higher low composes an important horizontal support from where, with a high probability, a bullish wave may initiate. This level will provide a perfect entry for swing long trade. Stop loss will be 1 ATR. Take profit will be the resistance based on current higher high. USDCHF is trading in a bullish trend on a daily. The levels of the last higher low is a perfect point to buy the market . According to the rules, stop loss is based on 1 ATR. Take profit is based on the current higher high. Great winner and nice trade! In a bearish trend, the level of the last lower high composes a key horizontal resistance from where, with a high probability, a bearish wave will initiate. This level will provide a perfect entry for swing short trade. Stop loss will be 1 ATR. Take profit will be the support based on current lower low. Look at EURUSD on a daily. The pair is trading in a bearish trend. The level of the last lower high provides a safe point to sell the market from. That's how a short position should look based on the rules of the trading strategy. Stop loss is 1 ATR. Take profit is based on the last lower low. Entry is the level of the last lower high. Target was quickly reached. All these strategies are very accurate. It provides good reward to risk ratio and is very easy to understand and apply properly. Try one of these swing trading strategies and find the one that suites your trading style. ❤️Please, support my work with like, thank you!❤️
Education
by VasilyTrader
1
How I Nailed a Perfect Breakout Trade Using a Simple Strategy*The following Analysis is made by my Trading BOT* Analysis of Your Trade: Descending Channel: Formation and Breakout: The descending channel is well-defined, indicating a corrective phase following an impulsive move. The breakout above the channel suggests a potential reversal or continuation of the prior trend, which appears bullish. Entry Timing: You entered the trade after the breakout from the descending channel. This entry aligns with a strategy to buy at the break of a corrective pattern, capitalizing on the resumption of bullish momentum. Resistance Zone (Blue Area): Initial Resistance Encounter: The blue horizontal line represents a resistance zone where price consolidated and failed to break higher on the first attempt. This is a good spot to watch for confirmation of a breakout or reversal. False Breakouts: There are some upper wicks visible in this resistance zone, indicating possible false breakouts or liquidity grabs. This suggests that many traders might have been stopped out before the true breakout occurred. Price Action Post-Breakout: Sharp Move Down: After the breakout, price made a sharp move down to retest the previous resistance (now turned support), which aligns with the principles of market structure where old resistance becomes new support. Correction and Continuation: The downward move appears corrective in nature, forming a series of lower highs and lower lows within a descending channel, after which the price breaks out and moves upwards sharply. Risk and Reward Considerations: Stop Placement: If your stop loss was placed below the previous swing low or the bottom of the descending channel, this would be a strategic placement to avoid being stopped out by market noise. Take Profit: Your target seems to be well-placed, considering the previous highs or a key Fibonacci level. The green area likely represents the take-profit zone. Volume Analysis: Confirmation with Volume: The volume spike during the breakout from the descending channel and the subsequent move up indicates strong buying interest, which is a good confirmation signal. Key Takeaways for Future Trades: Pattern Recognition: Identifying descending channels and their breakouts is a strong skill that can be leveraged in various time frames. Risk Management: Your trade shows a good understanding of risk management, especially if stops were placed beyond significant levels to avoid market noise. Confirmation Signals: Waiting for volume confirmation during breakouts is an excellent strategy to avoid false moves. Suggestions: Multiple Time Frame Analysis: Ensure that your lower-time-frame trades are aligned with the higher-time-frame trends or setups to increase the probability of success. Post-Trade Analysis: Continue reviewing your trades like this to refine your entry and exit strategies, especially around key zones like support and resistance.
OANDA:XAUUSDEducation
by Adlercon333
Identifying Key Support and Resistance Levels: Beginner’s GuideWelcome to the market’s game of zig-zag. On the one side, we’ve got the bulls pulling prices up (doing the zigging), and on the other, the bears dragging them down (doing the zagging). Somewhere in there lies a delicate balance—where prices pause, reverse, or break through. These are support and resistance levels, and if you want to play in the big league and run shoulders with big sho(r)ts, you need to know how to spot them. Let’s dive in. Support and Resistance: The Basics Imagine the market as a ping-pong ball bouncing between two invisible walls. These invisible walls are called support and resistance . The floor is support—where buyers step in to catch the fall. The ceiling? That’s resistance, where sellers say, “Not so fast,” and push the price back down. Your job? Figure out where these walls are and use them to your advantage. Support is the price level where a downtrend could pause due to strong enough demand, or buying momentum. Think of it as a safety net—a level where the price stops its freefall, cushioned by determined buyers. Resistance is the opposite. It’s the price level where an uptrend might stall because sellers step in, seeing the price as overbought. It’s the market’s ceiling, and breaking through it can be tough. How to Spot Support and Resistance Here’s the good news: spotting these levels is easier than you think. Start by zooming out on your chart and identifying where price reversals have occurred. Where has the market consistently bounced up from? That’s your support. Where has it been smacked down? That’s your resistance. That’s also when everyone becomes a chartist and technical analyst—draw horizontal lines at these levels. And boom, you’ve just identified key support and resistance zones. But there’s more to it than just connecting the dots. Horizontal Levels: The Classics The classic way to identify support and resistance is to look for horizontal levels. These are price levels where the market has historically reversed multiple times. If the price has bounced off $50 three times, you’ve got yourself a solid support level. Likewise, if $75 has been a brick wall for the price, it’s a clear resistance level. Trendlines: The Dynamic Duo Horizontal lines are great, but what if the market’s trending? That’s where trendlines come in. Draw a line connecting the higher lows in an uptrend or the lower highs in a downtrend. These lines can act as moving support or resistance levels. They’re not just lines—they’re the market’s roadmap. Want to get things even more heated up? Look for channels by identifying the higher lows in the uptrend coupled with the higher highs. Apply the same but in reverse for downtrending markets—lower highs and lower lows is what makes up a channel. The Role of Volume Here’s where it gets a little spicy. You have to add volume in the mix. When you see a support or resistance level holding up with high volume, it’s like getting a thumbs-up from the market. If the price breaks through a level with high volume, it’s more likely to keep moving in that direction. Low volume? Don’t get too excited—it could be a fake-out. Psychological Levels: The Round Numbers Game Ever noticed how prices tend to stall at round numbers? That’s no accident. Humans love round numbers and the market is no different. Levels like $100, $1,000, or even $100,000 (did someone say Bitcoin BTC/USD ?) often act as psychological support or resistance. It’s not science—it’s market psychology. How to Trade Support and Resistance Now that you know where the walls are, or inflection points, let’s talk strategy. Trading support and resistance isn’t about guessing where the market will go—it’s about stacking the odds in your favor. Buying at Support (DYOR, tho) : When the price pulls back to a support level, it’s a prime buying opportunity. Just remember, you’re not the only one watching this level—fellow retail traders, professional money spinners and lots of algorithms are trained to chase trends. Use additional confirmation, like a bunch of indicators stacked together , before you pull the trigger. Selling at Resistance (DYOR, tho) : If the price rallies to a known resistance level, it’s time to think about selling. Again, wait for some confirmation—a rejection, bearish pattern, or a volume spike—to avoid getting caught in a breakout. Breakout Trades (DYOR, tho) : If a price breaks through support or resistance with conviction (read: strong volume), it often leads to significant moves. You can trade these breakouts, but be cautious of false breakouts. Nobody likes getting trapped. Final Thoughts Support and resistance levels are like the market’s heartbeat. They reveal where the big players are making their moves and where the action is likely to heat up. Whether you’re looking to jump in or bail out, these levels are your go-to guide. So, the next time you’re analyzing a chart, remember—those lines aren’t just random. They’re the market’s battle lines, and now, you’ve got the intel to trade them. Let’s wrap this up with some inspiration from legendary trend follower Paul Tudor Jones: “I believe the very best money is made at the market turns. Everyone says you get killed trying to pick tops and bottoms and you make all your money by playing the trend in the middle. Well for twelve years I have been missing the meat in the middle but I have made a lot of money at tops and bottoms.” Do you trade with support and resistance levels? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section!
Education
by TradingView
5
How Spotting Liquidity Can Help Your Trading StrategyUnderstanding where liquidity exists in the market can help enhance your trading success in a few ways: 1. It can help you understand where potential blocks of liquidation could occur. The market is often attracted to these block and will liquidate there. 2. It can help you confirm patterns that exist on you charts 3. It can help you spot new patterns which you may not have spotted previously. Let's take a quick look at the "Liquidity Swings" indicator by LuxAlgo in this video.
INDEX:BTCUSDEducation
by stewdamus
How to Use Fibonacci Retracements to Find Entry and Exit PointsAlright, traders, let’s talk about Fibonacci Retracements — the tool that’s part math, part mysticism, and all about finding those sweet spots for entry and exit. If you’ve ever wondered how seasoned traders seem to know exactly when to jump in and when to cash out, chances are they’ve got Fibonacci retracements in their toolbox (or they’re insider trading). What Are Fibonacci Retracements? Fibonacci Retracements are based on the famous ​​Fibonacci sequence — a string of numbers discovered in the 1200s by the medieval Italian mathematician Leonardo of Pisa (later nicknamed Fibonacci, meaning "son of Bonacci"). The sequence of numbers starts with 1, 2, 3, 5 and grows by adding the sum of the two previous numbers. These mystical numbers show up everywhere from pinecones and seashells to the human hand and the Apple logo and, of course, the charts. It all comes down to 61.8%, the golden child of market moves and corrections. But before you go off believing Fibonacci is some sort of market sorcerer, let’s break it down. The Key Levels 23.6%, 38.2%, 50%, 61.8%, 78.6% : These are the Fibonacci retracement levels you’ll see on your chart when you whip up the Fibonacci Retracement. They’re acting as the market’s pit stops — areas where the price could take a breather or reverse altogether. Traders use these levels to predict how far a price might pull back before resuming its trend. Put simply, it’s like finding the market’s sweet spot where it says, “Enough with the chit-chat, let’s bounce.” How to Use Fibonacci Retracements Identify the Trend : First, you need a clear trend — trace a price trajectory and make sure there is a well-defined and sustained move either up or down with a clear reversal at the end. No trend? No Fibonacci. Draw the Retracement : Stretch the Fib tool from the start of the move (swing low) to the end (swing high). If the trend is up, draw from low to high. If it’s down, high to low. Watch as those golden ratios light up your chart like a Christmas tree. Now you’ve got your levels mapped out and you can easily start looking for the potential turning points. Spot the Bounce : The series of horizontal lines on your chart — these are your Fibonacci levels, and they’re not just pretty—they’re potential support and resistance zones. When the price retraces to a Fib level, it’s decision time. Will it bounce, or will it break? The 61.8% level is the big one — the golden ratio. If the price holds there, it may be a sign that the trend could continue. If it breaks, well, it’s time to reassess. Think of it as the market’s line in the sand. Finding Entry Points Here’s where it gets interesting. Imagine the market’s been on a bull run, but then starts to pull back. You’re itching to buy, but where? This is where Fibonacci levels shine. When the price retraces to a key Fibonacci level (say 38.2% or 50%), it’s like the market is pausing to catch its breath. That’s your cue to consider entering a position. You’re aiming to ride the next wave up once the market finishes its coffee break at one of these levels. Nailing Exit Points On the flip side, if you’re already in a trade and looking to lock in profits, those same Fibonacci levels can be your guide for exiting. If the price is approaching a key level from below, it might be time to secure your gains before the market pulls another U-turn. For the bold and brave, you can even set your sights on the 161.8% level — this is where Fibonacci extensions come into play. It’s a target for when the market decides it’s not just going to bounce, but rocket into the stratosphere. Pro Tip: Fib Confluence Looking to up your game? Combine Fibonacci with other indicators like moving averages or trendlines. When multiple signals converge around a Fib level, it may be a strong confirmation that the trend could turn. Pay attention and always do your own research — fakeouts are real. Why It Works (and Why It Doesn't) Some say Fibonacci levels work because they’re rooted in natural mathematics. Others believe it’s a self-fulfilling prophecy because so many traders use them. And just like any strategy, it doesn’t work 100% of the time. The market has a mind of its own, and sometimes it just doesn’t care about your Fibonacci levels. But when they do work, they can give you a serious edge. The Bottom Line Fibonacci Retracements aren’t just a bunch of lines on a chart — they’re your reminder that maybe everything is indeed one from the universe’s perspective and there are naturally occurring patterns everywhere. Whether you believe in the math and the or just like the results, one thing’s for sure: Fibs can give you an edge in spotting when to hold back or lean forward. So next time you’re stuck wondering when to buy or sell, try the Fibonacci.
Education
by TradingView
12
e-Learning with the TradingMasteryHub - 3 Strategies You Need Welcome to the TradingMasteryHub Education Series! Are you ready to take your trading to the next level? Join us for another exciting lesson in our 10-part series where we dive deep into strategies that can transform your trading game. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your strategy, these lessons are designed to guide you on your journey to mastering the markets. Three Proven Strategies That Can Make You a Fortune, When You Follow Them with Discipline! In trading, having the right strategy is crucial, but even the best strategy won’t work if you don’t stick to it. Today, we’re uncovering three live-proven strategies that can potentially lead to massive gains—when executed with discipline and precision. 1. The Trend-Following Strategy: Ride the Waves Trend-following is all about identifying and capitalising on sustained market movements. This strategy involves buying when the market is in an uptrend and selling when it’s in a downtrend. The key is to use indicators like moving averages and the ADX (Average Directional Index) to confirm the strength of the trend. The beauty of trend-following lies in its simplicity. By aligning your trades with the market's momentum, you increase your chances of catching big moves. But remember, patience is key. Wait for clear signals before entering a trade, and always protect your position with a well-placed stop-loss to minimise risk. 2. The Breakout Strategy: Capture Explosive Moves Breakout trading focuses on identifying price levels where the market has repeatedly struggled to break through—these are your key support and resistance levels. When the price finally breaks out of these levels, it often leads to significant moves. To execute this strategy, use tools like the Volume-Weighted Average Price (VWAP) and Relative Volume (RVOL) to confirm the strength of the breakout. A high RVOL indicates that the breakout is supported by strong market participation, increasing the likelihood of a sustained move. The trick here is to act quickly but carefully, entering the trade as soon as the breakout is confirmed and setting your stop-loss just below the breakout level to protect against false moves. 3. The Mean Reversion Strategy: Profit from Market Extremes Mean reversion strategies work on the principle that prices eventually return to their average or "mean" after extreme moves. This approach is particularly effective in range-bound markets where prices oscillate between defined levels. To implement this strategy, you’ll need indicators like the RSI (Relative Strength Index) or Bollinger Bands to identify overbought and oversold conditions. When the market shows signs of exhaustion at these extremes, you can enter a trade expecting a reversal back toward the mean. The key to success here is timing—enter too early, and you might get caught in a continued move against you; enter too late, and the best part of the move may already be over. The Key to Success: Discipline and Consistency While these strategies have the potential to deliver significant returns, they only work if you follow them with discipline. That means sticking to your trading plan, setting realistic profit targets, and most importantly, managing your risk. Remember, no strategy is foolproof—losses are part of the game. The goal is to stay consistent, manage your emotions, and keep learning from each trade, win or lose. Conclusion and Recommendation These three strategies—trend-following, breakout trading, and mean reversion—are time-tested and can be incredibly profitable when applied correctly. But success in trading doesn’t come from the strategy alone; it comes from the discipline to follow your plan, manage your risk, and stay calm under pressure. As you incorporate these strategies into your trading routine, focus on maintaining a strong risk/reward ratio and a consistent approach. Over time, this discipline will build the confidence and experience you need to potentially turn these strategies into a fortune. Can’t Get Enough? Don't Miss Out! Subscribe, share, and engage with us in the comments. This is the start of a supportive trading community—built by traders, for traders! Join us on the journey to market mastery, where we grow, learn, and succeed together. What You'll Learn: - Proven trading strategies - How to confirm trade setups - Risk management and execution - And much more!... Best wishes, TradingMasteryHub
OANDA:DE30EUREducation
by TradingMasteryHub
Profitable Gold Price Action Strategy For Beginners To trade this Gold price action strategy, you need to learn just 2 simple things: support and resistance levels identification a couple of bullish and bearish price action patterns. In this article, I will share with you a complete guide for Gold trading with price action and reveal the best patterns for XAUUSD. Step 1 Your First task will be to execute complete structure analysis on a daily time frame. It means that you should identify all vertical and horizontal supports and resistances. From structure supports, we will look for buying opportunities. From structure resistances, we will look for selling the market. Above, you can see how a complete Gold support and resistance analysis should look. Step 2 Patiently wait for the test of one of these structures. In the example above, we see a test of Support. Step 3 Your next task will be to look for a price action pattern on an hourly time frame on one of these structures. You should look for a bullish pattern after a test of a structure support. You should look for a bearish pattern after a test of a structure resistance. Here is the list of classic bullish patterns that you should look for: falling wedge, bullish flag, double bottom, triple bottom, inverted head & shoulders pattern, cup & handle, ascending triangle. Once you identified a bullish pattern, simply wait for a signal - with horizontal patterns like a double bottom or cup & handle you should wait for a bullish breakout of its neckline - an hourly candle close above. With vertical patterns like a bullish flag or a falling wedge, you should look for a bullish breakout of its trend line - and hourly candle close above. Here is the list of classic bearish patterns that you should look for: rising wedge, bearish flag, double top, triple top, head & shoulders pattern, inverted cup & handle, descending triangle. Once you identified a bearish pattern, simply wait for a signal - with horizontal patterns like a double top or inverted cup & handle you should wait for a bearish breakout of its neckline - an hourly candle close below. With vertical patterns like a bearish flag or a rising wedge, you should look for a bearish breakout of its trend line - and hourly candle close below. Sometimes there will be the situation when you will encounter multiple patterns. The rule is that the more - the better. Above, we can see 2 bullish patterns on an hourly time frame, after a test of a key daily support on Gold: bullish flag pattern and cup & handle. The price broke the resistance line of the flag and a neckline of a cup & handle, giving us a strong bullish signal. Step 4 Open a trading position. Once you spotted a bearish pattern after a test of a key daily resistance, and a signal - a bearish breakout of a neckline or a trend line, sell Gold on a retest of a broken neckline/trend line. Stop loss will lie above the highs of the patterns. Take profit will be the closest 4H support. Once you spotted a bullish pattern after a test of a key daily support, and a signal - a bullish breakout of a neckline or a trend line, buy Gold on a retest of a broken neckline/trend line. Stop loss will lie below the lows of the pattern. Take profit will be the closest 4H resistance. In our example, a long position was opened on Gold on a retest of a broken neckline of a cup & handle formation. Stop loss lies below the lows, TP based on a 4H resistance. After some time, the price reached the target! This Gold price action strategy is simple and very profitable. Try this strategy by your own and good luck in trading Gold! ❤️Please, support my work with like, thank you!❤️
FOREXCOM:XAUUSDEducation
by VasilyTrader
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4. e-Learning with the TradingMasteryHub - Risk Management 1x1🚀 Welcome to the TradingMasteryHub Education Series! 📚 Are you looking to level up your trading game? Join us for the next 10 lessons as we dive deep into essential trading concepts that will help you grow your knowledge and sharpen your skills. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your strategy, these lessons are designed to guide you on your journey to better understand the markets. 📊 Manage Your Risk with These Three Simple Methods! In trading, managing risk effectively is crucial to long-term success. Even the best strategies can fail if risk management is ignored. In this session, we'll explore three key methods that every trader should master to protect their capital and stay consistently profitable. 1. Position Sizing: Trade Smart, Trade Safe Position sizing is the foundation of risk management. I always set a daily and weekly stop-loss limit to ensure that I can recover mentally and financially from any losses. My daily stop-loss is capped at 5-10% of my entire trading account, and I never risk more than 30% of that daily limit on a single trade. Each trade's risk allocation depends on the quality of the opportunity: - 5-star setups: Up to 30% of the daily stop-loss. - 4-star setups: Up to 15% of the daily stop-loss. - 3-star setups: Up to 5% of the daily stop-loss. I only trade 4-star setups and above to avoid overtrading and the temptation to jump into random market opportunities. This disciplined approach ensures that I’m only putting my capital at risk when the odds are strongly in my favor. 2. Stop-Loss Orders: Protect Your Trades with Precision When setting stop-losses, I place them at strategic points highlighted by the market, such as significant support or resistance levels. To avoid premature stop-outs due to market noise, I set my stop-loss beyond the spread and the market’s natural fluctuations. For example, if the FDAX is in an uptrend with the last higher low at 17,000 points and the spread is 15 points, I would set my stop-loss at 16,967 points (17,000 - 15 - 17). This ensures that my risk/reward ratio (R/R-ratio) is correctly calculated. Before entering any trade, I carefully assess whether the potential upside justifies the risk. If the R/R-ratio isn’t favorable, even for a 5-star setup, I might avoid the trade to protect my capital. 3. Diversification: Tailor Your Strategy to Your Comfort Level Diversification is another critical aspect of risk management. As a trader, you can choose to focus on a handful of ticker symbols or spread your risk across a broader range of assets. The first approach, trading a few instruments, is easier to manage and ideal for strategies like market profile trading in FX or indices. Alternatively, you might opt for a more diversified portfolio, trading up to 50 different stocks at once. In this strategy, each trade only represents a small fraction of your total risk capital—such as your daily stop-loss. This minimizes the emotional strain of trading, as each individual trade carries a smaller risk. With a solid strategy, you can manage all trades effectively, spreading your approach across calls, puts, different markets, industries, and volatility levels. However, this approach is typically better suited for larger accounts, where spread costs won’t significantly impact your profits. 🔚 Conclusion and Recommendation Risk management isn’t just about protecting your capital; it’s about maintaining the psychological stability needed to trade consistently. By mastering position sizing, setting precise stop-loss orders, and choosing the right diversification strategy, you can navigate the markets with confidence and discipline. Remember, successful trading isn’t just about finding the right opportunities—it’s about managing those opportunities wisely to ensure long-term profitability. By focusing on high-quality trade setups, calculating your risks accurately, and diversifying appropriately, you’ll find that you can maintain your composure even during losing streaks. This approach not only protects your account but also keeps your mind clear and your emotions in check, paving the way for sustained success. --- 🔥 Can’t Get Enough? Don't Miss Out! Subscribe, share, and engage with us in the comments. This is the start of a supportive trading community—built by traders, for traders! 🚀 Join us on the journey to market mastery, where we grow, learn, and succeed together. 💪 💡 What You'll Learn: - The fundamentals of trading - Key technical and sentiment indicators - Risk management strategies - And much more!... Best wishes, TradingMasteryHub
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