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How to Confirm an Elliott Wave Count.Hello fellow traders, today I would like to show you how to apply a Kennedy Channeling technique (by Jeffrey Kennedy) to identify and confirm Elliott waves with more confidence. 1. Base Channel:- Wave 3 identification When wave 2 is complete, connect the origin of wave 1 and the end of wave 2. Draw a parallel line along the top of wave 1. As long as price action stays within this channel, you can consider price action corrective, probably wave C of a Zigzag. In a bullish trend, prices ought to break above the upper boundary line of this channel for wave 3 count to be acceptable. 2. Acceleration Channel:-Wave 4 identification. Connect the extreme of wave 1 and the top of wave 3. Draw a parallel line starting at the bottom of wave 2. Only after prices break through the lower boundary line of the acceleration channel, could you be convinced that wave 3 is over and wave 4 is unfolding. 3. Final Channel:- Wave 5 identification Connect the end of waves 2 and 4. Draw a parallel line along the top of wave 3 to project wave 5 target. It is quite common for wave 5 to terminate upon reaching the upper trendline of the final channel. That's all for today. Trade wisely!
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by Aquanet_Market_Forecast
HOW TO SET STOP LOSS | 3 SIMPLE STRATEGIES 📚 Hey traders, In this post, we will discuss 3 classic trading strategies and stop placement rules . I will teach you how to set a safe stop loss, relying on price action. 1️⃣The first trading strategy is a trend line strategy . The technique implies buying/selling the touch of strong trend lines, expecting a strong bullish/bearish reaction from that. If you are buying a trend line , you should identify the previous low. Your stop loss should lie strictly below that. Buying a test of arising trend line on GBPCHF, stop loss is lying strictly below the previous low. If you are selling a trend line , you should identify the previous high . Your stop loss should lie strictly above that. 2️⃣The second trading strategy is a breakout trading strategy . The technique implies buying/selling the breakout of a structure, expecting a further bullish/bearish continuation. If you are buying a breakout of a resistance , you should identify the previous low . Your stop loss should lie strictly below that. If you are selling a breakout of a support , you should identify the previous high. Your stop loss should lie strictly above that. Selling a retest of a broken structure on AUDJPY, Stop Loss is strictly set above the previous high. 3️⃣The third trading strategy is a range trading strategy . The technique implies buying/selling the boundaries of horizontal ranges , expecting bullish/bearish reaction from them. If you are buying the support of the range , your stop loss should strictly lie below the lowest point of support. Opening a long position from the support of the range on Dollar Index, stop loss is placed below its support. If you are selling the resistance of the range , your stop loss should strictly lie above the highest point of resistance. As you can see, these stop placement techniques are very simple. Following them, you will avoid a lot of stop hunts and manipulations. How do you set stop loss?
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by VasilyTrader
5
The Forex Market: A World of OpportunitiesForex trading, also known as foreign exchange trading, buys and sells currencies to make a profit. It is the largest and most liquid financial market globally, with trillions of dollars traded daily. The forex market operates 24 hours a day, five days a week, allowing traders worldwide to participate. The Importance of Patience 🕰️ Patience is a fundamental quality that every successful forex trader possesses. It is the ability to wait for the right opportunities and not rush into impulsive decisions. In the fast-paced world of forex trading, jumping into trades without proper analysis and exiting prematurely can be tempting due to fear or greed. However, patience lets us stay calm, focused, and disciplined, leading to better trading outcomes. Building a Strong Foundation 🏗️ Before diving into the exciting world of forex trading, building a solid knowledge foundation is essential. Understanding the basics will empower you to make informed decisions and navigate the market confidently. Here are a few key concepts to get you started: Currency Pairs: Forex trading involves the simultaneous buying of one currency and selling of another. Currency pairs are quoted with each other, such as EUR/USD or GBP/JPY. The EUR stands for European Euro. The USD stands for the United States Dollar. The Euro is also called the base currency because it's the currency being bought with the United States Dollar. So, for every Euro being bought, the United States must exchange the equivalent amount in their currency, hence, the exchange rate. Search EURUSD in your trading view chart. The price scale to the left shows you the exchange rate or price it currently costs to buy 1 EURO in the United States Dollar. Pips: A pip is the smallest unit of measurement in forex trading, representing the fourth decimal place in most currency pairs. It is used to measure price movements. To go deeper, every hundred pips equals 1 cent or 1 penny. So when you think about it, if you gain 50 pips on average, you're gaining half a cent. If this was a Yen (JPY) pair, every 100 pips equals one Yen. So, on average, if you gain 50 pips, you're gaining half a Yen. Little things like this matter when trading because on a price chart, things can seem so big, when in reality, the movement of currency on a price chart is small, which can result in huge profits for you trading the trend. Leverage: Leverage allows traders to control larger positions with less capital. While it can amplify profits, it also increases the risk of losses. Leverage is borrowed money the broker gives you to trade with. It can increase your position size significantly. But be careful; too much leverage can make you overtrade, while insufficient money can make you resent trading if you can't trade the size you desire. You can also think of leverage as space or how much room you can let the trade move against you before taking a profit. If your trade doesn't have enough room to move and you use most of your money in one position, the broker will do a margin call. That means your trade has no room to move, and you are out of money to trade with, so they will automatically close your trade. On the flip side, if the position is too big before you place a trade, the broker will not allow you to enter a trade until you decrease your position size. It's like living. While we must live within our means until we get more money to increase the quality of our lives, we must trade within the means of our account balance. Market Orders and Limit Orders: Market orders are executed immediately at the current market price, while limit orders are placed to buy or sell at a specific price level. A market order is an order you execute yourself. For example, if I wanted to enter a trade right now, I'd push the buy or sell button, place my stop loss and take profit, and hit the buy or sell button again in the direction I desire the price to move in. If I was pressed for time, I could do the same thing, but I'd place a pending order at the price I want the broker to trigger my trade-in, so if I'm not there and the price reaches that price, the broker will do the job for me. The Journey Ahead 🚀 As we embark on this journey together, remember that forex trading is a skill that takes time and practice to master. Patience will be your guiding light, helping you make rational decisions and avoid unnecessary risks. The next time we speak we will explore the importance of identifying key supply and demand zones to make informed trading decisions. Stay tuned, and get ready to level up your trading game! 💪 Your Forex Coach, Shaquan
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by ShaquanLopez
1
Patience is a Virtue in Trading! Learn Why: In trading, timing is everything. Winning traders are patient. They know how to control their impulses so as to act decisively at the opportune moment. Rather than acting on a whim, they carefully devise a detailed trading plan, in which precise entry and exit strategies are specified, and strictly follow it. Discipline is the key to successful trading. Although discipline can be learned, some people are more disciplined and self-controlled than others. It is useful to determine where you stand on this trait, and if you’re impulsive, developing psychological strategies to compensate for it will allow you to trade profitably. Research studies have demonstrated that some people have difficulty delaying gratification. In the jargon of behavioural economics, they “discount delayed rewards.” That is, they would rather take a small profit now, instead of waiting for a larger profit later. Depending on your style of trading, discounting a delayed reward can be a problem. For a long-term investor, for example, it is necessary to buy-and-hold long enough for one’s long term strategy to play out. There may be minor fluctuations during the waiting period, but seasoned investors have learned to wait it out. Most novice investors, in contrast, impulsively sell as the masses panic and buy the stock back at a top, which usually results in a losing trade. If you are a long-term investor, it is necessary to be able to control your impulse to make a profit and allow the price to rise over time. Even shorter-term traders, such as a swing trader, must fight the urge to sell early. Although trades are held for much shorter windows, a swing trader must know how to wait patiently for the optimal time to sell. Selling a winner too early is not going to allow one’s account balance to increase exponentially at an ideal rate. The scalper is at the opposite end of the spectrum. Most scalpers feel an overpowering need to take a quick profit as soon as they can get it. To some extent, it may be wise for a person who has trouble patiently waiting for the price of an investment instrument to increase to become a scalper. The conventional wisdom these days, however, is that decimalization has made scalping less viable. It is useful to take other steps to work around one’s inclination to sell prematurely. For example, one can use the automatic settings on one’s trading platform to specify an exit strategy. It has often been said that looking at one’s screen during the trading day is like sitting in front of a slot machine and trying to resist gambling. It’s hard. Just as the one-armed bandit tempts recreational gamblers, charts and indicators on a computer screen tempt seasoned and novice traders alike to make hasty trading decisions. It may be useful to refrain from constantly looking at how a particular stock or commodity is doing while you’re waiting for your trading plan to play out. If you have to walk away, while having the automatic settings on to manage risk, then, by all means, turn off your screens or walk away. It is also useful to objectify the trade. The more you can learn to view the trade objectively, as if you just don’t care what happens, the more you’ll be able to resist the temptation to close out a trade prematurely. A cold, rational approach to trading, along with a detailed trading plan, is the best defence against impulsive trading decisions. Patience is a virtue when attempting to trade profitably. It is useful to remember that humans have a strong, natural tendency to avoid risk and loss at all costs. This tendency often protects us from harm, but there are times when it can compel us to act impulsively. We are naturally inclined to avoid losses at all costs, even if it means selling a potentially winning trade before it reaches fruition. Unless one can let winners increase in price sufficiently, profits won’t balance out losses. The ability to control one’s impulses and wait for larger, delayed rewards is vital for long-term survival. It’s worth developing this ability. Hey traders, let me know what subject do you want to dive in in the next post?
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by TopTradingSignals
9
Top Tips For Beginner TradersTrading can be a lucrative and exciting venture, but it can also be overwhelming and risky for new traders. Whether you are interested in stocks, forex, or other markets, there are some important tips to keep in mind as you begin your journey as a trader. Let's outline some of the top tips for new traders. Start with a solid education The first step to becoming a successful trader is to gain a solid education on the markets you are interested in trading. This can involve reading books, taking courses, attending seminars, and researching online. By understanding the fundamentals of trading, you can avoid many common mistakes and develop a strong foundation for your trading career. Develop a trading plan Before making any trades, it is essential to develop a trading plan that outlines your strategy, risk management approach, and goals. Your plan should also include details such as the types of trades you will make, the timeframes you will trade on, and the tools and indicators you will use to analyze the markets. Practice with a demo account Many brokers offer demo accounts that allow you to practice trading without risking real money. This is a valuable way to test out your trading strategies and get a feel for the markets before committing to real trades. Practice trading on a demo account until you feel comfortable with your approach and have a solid understanding of the markets. What I love about Trading view is that you can demo trade without a broker. You can save the headache of having to find a broker later in your trading journey when you're ready to trade live. Manage your risk One of the most important aspects of successful trading is managing your risk. This involves setting stop-loss orders to limit your losses and using proper position sizing to ensure that you do not risk more than you can afford to lose. Never trade with money that you cannot afford to lose, and always be mindful of the risks involved in each trade. Think of each trade as it's own idea that gets a portion of your capital. That makes it easier to trade in size instead of betting everything in 1 or 2 trades. Keep a trading journal Keeping a trading journal is a great way to track your progress and identify areas for improvement. Record your trades, the reasons behind them, and the outcomes. Analyze your trades regularly to identify patterns, mistakes, and successes, and adjust your trading plan accordingly. Your journal will differ from other trader's journal so be mindful you're keeping dated records of everything you do. Be patient and disciplined Successful trading requires patience and discipline. Avoid the temptation to make impulsive trades based on emotions or rumors, and stick to your trading plan. Remember that trading is a long-term endeavor, and focus on making consistent gains over time rather than trying to get rich quick. If you add stress to your journey, the road to being a profitable trader will not be enjoyable. Being patient and disciplined can reserve your mental and physical capacity as a trader. Stay informed Finally, it is important to stay informed about the markets you are trading in. I'm big on not following every trader's advice or suggestions because then, you'll trade their journey. While their journey may be great yours could suffer if they decide to stop trading and you can't hold your own. To get the best results, stay up to date with current price movement. If you are a fundamental trader, stay up to date on what economical data is moving the market. be sure you understand what you do for yourself and not based on what others have to say about the market. In conclusion, trading can be a rewarding and profitable venture, but it requires dedication, discipline, and a solid education. By following these top tips for new traders, you can avoid many common mistakes and develop a strong foundation for your trading career. Remember to stay patient, manage your risk, and stay informed, and you will be on your way to success in the world of trading. I'll be live-streaming here on Trading view tomorrow at 1:00 pm EST. to give more tips to help the beginner trader. I hope to see you there and I hope you enjoyed these tips.
Education
by ShaquanLopez
7
10 Common Lies and Misconceptions About Trading 🥺🤮1. People are born traders. While it is true that certain personal characteristics make it easier to trade, no one is born a trader. One of the main themes of the Market Wizards books written by Jack Schwager is that almost none of the market wizards was successful from the start. They all worked hard at it. 2. You have to have a high IQ to trade. Just not true. In some ways, an above average IQ may be a hindrance. Trading is a human performance activity where strong intellectual abilities are unnecessary. 3. Top traders are successful because they have the "right trading personality." There is no such thing as the "right trading personality." Researches have been unable to find a strong correlation between personality type and trading success. It is important, however, to understand your personal characteristics and how they may help and hinder your trading. 4. Trading is easy. It sure looks that way, doesn't it? Just draw a few lines on the chart, watch your indicators, and follow the price bars. The truth is that trading is a difficult business to master. It involves different skill sets and abilities from what are needed in most other professions and careers. The trader must understand his or her personal strengths and limitations and develop specific skills to deal with the mental and emotional demands of trading. The later skills are the most difficult to develop and the most overlooked. 5. You must be tough, hard charging, and fearless to be successful. That's more media hype than anything else. It glorifies a strong ego, which is a detriment in trading. The most successful traders I know quietly do their research, study the charts, and patiently wait for the right moment. They strive to keep their ego out of their trading. 6. You must trade without emotions. If you are human, that's impossible. More importantly, when you understand your emotions you will realize they are assets, not liabilities. The real keys are: To be aware of how your emotions interact with and influence your trading, and To develop the skills needed to trade with them. 7. Top traders are usually right about the market. Top traders have many, many scratch and losing trades. Top traders are at the top because they exercise good risk control, limit the amount of loss from any given trade, and have developed a psychological edge that allows them to be unfazed by small losing trades. Most of their trading consists of modest profits and very small losses. When conditions are right, they step up size and let the profitable trades run. 8. Paper trading is useless - it's not a real trade without money behind it. If you aren't paper trading,you are doing yourself a disservice. You should always be paper trading your trading ideas. Why limit your education and experience by the amount of capital you have? Paper trading keeps you sharp ; you learn the conditions under which your trading ideas work best. Where else can you get such vital education at so little cost? 9. Master the technical skills and you will be successful. This is where most traders spend the vast majority of their time, but it's only part of the picture. You also have to learn important performance skills. Traders should spend as much-if not more-time learning to develop their psychological edge as they do in developing their technical trading edge. 10. Trading is stressful. It certainly can be stressful, and it certainly is stressful for many. It doesn't have to be. Successful traders have a certain mindset. They put little importance on any given trade. Their focus is on the long haul. They know that if they attend to the aspects of trading that are within their control (i.e., trade selection, entry, risk control, and trade management) the profits will take care of themselves. source: DailyFX
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by Hsan_BenAhmed
48
HOW TO SET STOP LOSS | 3 STRATEGIES EXPLAINED 📚 Hey traders, In this post, we will discuss 3 classic trading strategies and stop placement rules. 1️⃣The first trading strategy is a trend line strategy. The technique implies buying/selling the touch of strong trend lines, expecting a strong bullish/bearish reaction from that. If you are buying a trend line, you should identify the previous low. Your stop loss should lie strictly below that. If you are selling a trend line, you should identify the previous high. Your stop loss should lie strictly above that. 2️⃣The second trading strategy is a breakout trading strategy. The technique implies buying/selling the breakout of a structure, expecting a further bullish/bearish continuation. If you are buying a breakout of a resistance, you should identify the previous low. Your stop loss should lie strictly below that. If you are selling a breakout of a support, you should identify the previous high. Your stop loss should lie strictly above that. 3️⃣The third trading strategy is a range trading strategy. The technique implies buying/selling the boundaries of horizontal ranges, expecting bullish/bearish reaction from them. If you are buying the support of the range, your stop loss should strictly lie below the lowest point of support. If you are selling the resistance of the range, your stop loss should strictly lie above the highest point of resistance. As you can see, these stop placement techniques are very simple. Following them, you will avoid a lot of stop hunts and manipulations. How do you set stop loss? ❤️If you have any questions, please, ask me in the comment section. Please, support my work with like, thank you!❤️
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by VasilyTrader
88
Learn How to Trade Double Bottom Formation | Full Guide 📚 Hey traders, If you are learning price action trading, you definitely must know a double bottom pattern. Double bottom is a reversal pattern. It is applied to spot early market reversal clues and catch the initiation of a new bullish trend. Preconditions for a double bottom: 1️⃣ The market must trade in a bearish trend. 2️⃣ After a formation of the last lower high, the price must set equal low. 3️⃣ The price must return back to the last lower high level. ✅Once these conditions are met the pattern is considered to be completed. The formation of the pattern is considered to be a ⚠️WARNING sign. Even though many traders buy the pattern once it is completed, for me it is not enough. ❗️Remember that the price can easily start to consolidate and form a horizontal channel for example. The trigger that we will look for is the breakout (candle close above) the last lower high level (based on a wick and its highest candle close) - the neckline. Being broken to the upside, the market sets a new higher high. It signifies a violation of a current bearish trend. ⬆️Attempting to catch an initiation of a bullish trend, we will buy the market with a buy limit order on a retest of a broken neckline. ❌Safest stop will lie below the lows of the pattern. 💰Your reward must be at least 1.5 of your risk. Following these simple rules, you will be impressed by how accurate this pattern is! ❤️Please, support this idea with a like and comment!❤️
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by VasilyTrader
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