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FOMO & An Inside Bar Entry Into A Larger Head & Shoulder PatternAn handful of lessons in this video so hang on. 1) We take a look at the dangers that come with entering a trade too early & what you should do if you ever find yourself in that situation. 2) A discussion ion inside bars, what they are, how to trade them and an indicator that will help you spot them. 3) How to use that inside bar as an entry reason into a bigger head and shoulders pattern on the larger timeframe. Please leave any questions or comments below! Akil
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by Akil_Stokes
2
Learning#01 : Master Candle Theory🕯️ Master Candle Theory: The Hidden Price Action Signal Most Traders Overlook Introduction In a world full of overcomplicated indicators and conflicting signals, sometimes the simplest patterns reveal the deepest insights. Master Candle Theory is one such underrated concept — a clean, structure-based method of reading price that often signals major breakouts before they happen. Whether you're a beginner trying to understand price behavior or a seasoned trader looking to tighten your entries, this article will break down how to identify, understand, and apply Master Candle setups in real markets. 🔍 What is a Master Candle? A Master Candle (MC) is a single large candlestick that fully engulfs the range (high to low) of the next 3 to 5 candles. To qualify as a Master Candle: The candle must have a relatively large range. The next 3–5 candles should form completely within the high and low of that Master Candle. These inside candles usually show reduced volatility and indecision. This creates a "box" or price compression zone, which often leads to a significant breakout. 📊 Why It Matters Price moves in cycles: expansion → contraction → expansion. Master Candle formations represent the contraction phase — a build-up of pressure. Traders watching for breakouts from these formations can catch the next expansion leg with better precision. Key benefits: Clear structure: Easy to identify on any time frame. Built-in risk control: The high and low of the MC give natural breakout and stop-loss levels. Works across markets: Forex, crypto, indices — the principle applies universally. 🛠️ How to Trade the Master Candle Setup Step 1: Identify the Master Candle Look for a candle with a wide range. Confirm that the next 3–5 candles stay within the high-low range of the MC. Step 2: Mark the MC Range Draw horizontal lines at the high and low of the MC. This defines your breakout zone. Step 3: Wait for a Breakout Price should break out clearly above or below the MC range. Volume increase or confirmation candle helps strengthen the signal. Step 4: Manage the Trade Entry: On breakout close or retest of the MC boundary. Stop-loss: Just inside the opposite side of the MC. Targets: Use previous structure, Fibonacci, or a fixed R:R ratio (e.g., 1:2+). ☠️ Pro Tips and Common Mistakes ✅ Best on higher time frames: MC setups are more reliable on 1H and above. ✅ Look for confluence: Combine MC setups with support/resistance, trendlines, or moving averages for higher probability trades. ❌ Avoid trading inside the MC range: It’s a zone of uncertainty — wait for confirmation. ❌ Don’t force the setup: Not every big candle is a Master Candle. Let the market show you clean, well-formed patterns. 🧠 Kiran’s Approach: Real-World Application of Master Candle Theory While the core theory is powerful on its own, I’ve refined a method that filters noise and improves accuracy using a multi-timeframe strategy I call HTF ~ LTF (Higher Time Frame vs. Lower Time Frame). Here’s how I apply it in my day-to-day trading: Identify the Master CandleI start by spotting a valid Master Candle and marking its high and low. This forms my breakout zone. Define the No-Trade ZoneThe middle of the MC range is what I call the No-Trade Zone — a chop area where false breakouts are common. I avoid trading within this midrange. Use HTF ~ LTF Confluence for BreakoutsOnce the price breaks the high or low of the Higher Time Frame (HTF) Master Candle, I don’t enter right away. Instead, I drop down to the Lower Time Frame (LTF) and wait for a candle to close beyond that breakout level. Entry ConfirmationMy entry is taken above the high of the breakout candle on the LTF (for long setups), and vice versa for shorts. This gives me an added layer of confirmation and filters out weak breakouts. Target and Stop-Loss Target: The full range of the Master Candle. Stop-Loss: For long trades: below the low of the MC. For short trades: above the high of the MC. ⏱️ Ideal Time Frame Pairings To apply the HTF ~ LTF (Higher Time Frame vs. Lower Time Frame) approach effectively, I use different time frame combinations based on the style of trade: ⏱️ For Intraday Trades: Higher Time Frame: 15-minute or 25-minute Lower Time Frame: 5-minute ⏱️ For Swing Trades: Higher Time Frame: 75-minute or 1-Day Lower Time Frame: 25-minute ⏱️ For Positional Trades: Higher Time Frame: 1-Week Lower Time Frame: 75-minute This layered approach has helped me filter out noise, catch stronger momentum moves, and keep my trades structured and disciplined. 📈 Real Market Example 👻 Valid Breakout with Target Example : 👻 Valid Breakout with Partial Target Example : 👻 False Breakout with Valid Breakout Example : 📚 Final Thoughts Master Candle Theory is a great way to bring structure and patience into your trading. Instead of chasing price, you’re learning to anticipate breakouts and position yourself logically. Like all strategies, it’s not a magic bullet — but with the right discipline and context, Master Candles can become a high-probability tool in your technical arsenal.
NSE:NIFTYEducation
by kzatakia
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Canara Bank – Breakout With Retest, Momentum BuildingBullish | Timeframe: 1Y | Type: Positional Swing Chart Setup: Canara Bank has broken out of a 15-month consolidation zone above the ₹112–₹114 resistance, which acted as a neckline. Price rallied sharply from the ₹85 base, and the breakout was supported by strong volumes and momentum. The most recent candle shows a shallow retest, with an intraday dip to ₹109 followed by a strong close above the breakout zone — classic confirmation of support holding. Measured Move Target: ₹150–₹160 Invalidation / Stop Loss: Close below ₹108 Rationale: Strong price-volume structure Retest of breakout zone successful PSU banking theme in favour Momentum intact above all major moving averages Disclaimer: This idea is purely for educational purposes and reflects a technical setup based on chart patterns and price action. It is not a recommendation to buy or sell securities. PSU banks can be volatile and sensitive to macro/policy triggers. Traders should manage risk independently, use stop-loss, and size positions based on personal risk tolerance. Always do your own due diligence before taking any trade.
NSE:CANBKLong
by eggubonda
1
Final BTCUSD update..Good day traders, here is my final update on BTCUSD and I like how price has been respecting our PD arrays. Keep in mind traders price moving in waves and what again😂😂🏃🏾‍♂️, point is today is the last trading day for the week and my thoughts is that we can expect BTCUSD to start going higher today and tomorrow maybe till Tuesday …sorry I’m being too sure but if you focus on time and price you start to KNOW(ledge) things or maybe I should say secrets?!🤨🤔 I always expect price to manipulate higher if my bias is shorts, ICT’s power of 3 works wonders when it come to this thought process. Watch how price reacts to the FVG where price is trading now, it’s not a signal just watch out price moves always from it for the rest of today. We only going high to shoot lower…keep that in mind!!🤯
BITSTAMP:BTCUSDLong
by FxPipMaster_TebohoMatla
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OILUSD Range Between 60–64.26 – Will Support Hold or Break?WTI Crude has been in a sideways range after the sharp drop in early April. Price recently tested resistance at 64.260 but failed to break higher, pulling back into the 60.000 support zone. This level has held multiple times, forming a key pivot. Support at: 60.000 🔽, 55.931 🔽 Resistance at: 64.260 🔼, 67.000 🔼, 71.101 🔼 🔎 Bias: 🔼 Bullish: A strong rejection from the 60.000 zone followed by a breakout above 64.260. 🔽 Bearish: A daily/12H close below 60.000 opens the path to retest 55.931, and potentially lower. 📛 Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. Trade at your own risk.
EASYMARKETS:OILUSD
by SPOT_FX
Short trade 1Hr overview 📘 Trade Journal Entry — DOGEUSDT (Sell-side Trade) 🗓 Date: Friday, 30th May 2025 ⏰ Time: 3:00 PM 📍 Session: Tokyo to London PM 📈 Timeframe: 1hr (intraday/swing) 📊 Market Structure Tool: Price Action — Lower Highs + Liquidity Sweep 🧠 Confirmation Tool: Bearish structure break + Premium pricing zone 🔹 Trade Details: Entry Price: 0.20466 Take Profit: 0.18205 (−11.05%) Stop Loss: 0.20691 (+1.10%) Risk-Reward Ratio: 10.05 🔹 Market Structure: Bearish price action is evident, characterised by a sequence of lower highs and lower lows. Entry aligned with price returning to the premium zone before resuming its downward trend. Liquidity Sweep & Confirmation: Entry followed a sweep of local highs, indicating engineered liquidity. Immediate rejection at the sweep point and entry at the confirmation candle. Momentum: Strong bearish momentum post-entry, with volume confirming sell-side intent.
Short
by davidjulien369
S&P 500 Index -- Weekly Volatility Potential Good Afternoon! This week, I want to talk about the CBOE:SPX and its weekly potential for how I read historical volatility to weight it then to implied volatility -- this creates my custom trading ranges. Implied ranges for this week are calculated at 4 DTE using my strength of IV method. You can find out more how I do this over at my highlights page on 'X' - Find me @askHVtobidIV We are entering a short week, with IV currently in the 89th percentile for the year ( 18.31% ) and resonating between bi-weekly ( 19.36% ) and monthly ( 15.13% ) historical values. Quarterly volatility trends ( 31.79% ) have risen more than 10% this year alone due to macro concerns and increased news from tariff uncertainties. This is creating a volatile environment that, in turn, only increases our trading ranges. Something I personally like. Near-term trends are above the currently high IV environment, suggesting further expansion. This provides premium value on what is happening to what is projected to happen and a “strength of IV” of >100% indicating rising volatility, slowly towards quarterly means, while resonating around monthly trends. If price action drives downwards, our gap from May 16th could fill around $5,692.56 with confluence of HV21 trends at $5,710.91. Conversely, I can see HV10 ranges with rising pricing action and good macro news with EU tariffs breaking $5,971.33—Expanding to the price of $5,995.95 with continuing expansion and regression towards means. Come back next weekend as I will review the chart to see how we developed! For those interested in volatility analysis and the application of weighted HV ranges to IV, I encourage you to BOOST and share this post, leave a comment, or follow me to join me on this journey.
SP:SPX
by splitmyIVandmelt
Short trade Entry: Day TF Trade Type: Sell-side Trade — SOL/USDT Date: Friday, May 30, 2025 Time: 4:36 PM — London Session PM Observed Timeframe: 15min Entry: 163.099 Take Profit (TP): 147.229 (−9.73%) Stop Loss (SL): 164.373 (+0.78%) Risk-Reward Ratio (RR): 12.46 Entry Rationale: The entry at 163.099 was based on a confirmed breakdown below a key support level, signalling potential for further downside movement. The take profit level at 147.229 was determined based on the next significant support zone, aligning with a previous consolidation area.
Short
by davidjulien369
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Wipro in recovery mode on monthly chart.Wipro Ltd. is a global information technology, consulting and outsourcing company, which engages in the development and integration of solutions. Wipro Closing price is 249.67. The positive aspects of the company are Attractive Valuation (P.E. = 19.9), Companies with Zero Promoter Pledge, Companies with Low Debt, Annual Profit Growth higher than Sector Profit Growth, Company able to generate Net Cash - Improving Net Cash Flow for last 2 years and FII / FPI or Institutions increasing their shareholding. The Negative aspects of the company are Stocks Underperforming their Industry Price Change in the Quarter, Promoter decreasing their shareholding, Increasing Trend in Non-Core Income and MFs decreased their shareholding last quarter. Entry can be taken after closing above 251 Historical Resistance in the stock will be 257 and 277. PEAK Historic Resistance in the stock will be 292 and 312. Stop loss in the stock should be maintained at Closing below 227. Disclaimer: The above information is provided for educational purpose, analysis and paper trading only. Please don't treat this as a buy or sell recommendation for the stock or index. The Techno-Funda analysis is based on data that is more than 3 months old. Supports and Resistances are determined by historic past peaks and Valley in the chart. Many other indicators and patterns like EMA, RSI, MACD, Volumes, Fibonacci, parallel channel etc. use historic data which is 3 months or older cyclical points. There is no guarantee they will work in future as markets are highly volatile and swings in prices are also due to macro and micro factors based on actions taken by the company as well as region and global events. Equity investment is subject to risks. I or my clients or family members might have positions in the stocks that we mention in our educational posts. We will not be responsible for any Profit or loss that may occur due to any financial decision taken based on any data provided in this message. Do consult your investment advisor before taking any financial decisions. Stop losses should be an important part of any investment in equity.
NSE:WIPROLong
by Happy_Candles_Investment
Short trade Trade Type: Sell-side Trade — ETH/USDT Date: Friday, May 30, 2025 Time: 4:30 PM — London Session PM Observed Timeframe: 15min Entry Day TF Entry: 2,616.40 Take Profit (TP): 2,508.56 (−4.12%) Stop Loss (SL): 2,631.81 (+0.59%) Risk-Reward Ratio (RR): 7.0 📓 Context / Trade Notes: Market Structure: The trade was initiated following a bearish structure, with price action forming lower highs and lower lows, indicating a downtrend. Technical Indicators: The RSI on the 15-minute chart displayed a bearish crossover of moving averages, reinforcing the short position. The take profit level at 2,508.56 was determined based on the next significant support zone, aligning with a previous consolidation area.
Short
by davidjulien369
Munjal Auto giving a Breakout on Monthly chart. Munjal Auto Industries Ltd. engages in the production of automobile components. It operates through the Auto Components and Composite Products and Molds segments. It manufactures exhaust systems for two wheelers and four wheelers, spoke rims for two wheelers, steel wheel rims for two wheelers and four wheelers, fuel tanks for four wheelers, sheet metal components, seat frames for four wheelers, and other automotive assemblies. Munjal Auto Closing price is 82.98. The positive aspects of the company are Companies with Zero Promoter Pledge, Companies with Low Debt and FII / FPI or Institutions increasing their shareholding. The Negative aspects of the company is Stocks Underperforming their Industry Price Change in the Quarter. Entry can be taken after closing above 83 Historical Resistance in the stock will be 88.5 and 96. PEAK Historic Resistance in the stock will be 109 and 119. Stop loss in the stock should be maintained at Closing below 72.3 or 60.7 depending upon your risk taking ability. Disclaimer: The above information is provided for educational purpose, analysis and paper trading only. Please don't treat this as a buy or sell recommendation for the stock or index. The Techno-Funda analysis is based on data that is more than 3 months old. Supports and Resistances are determined by historic past peaks and Valley in the chart. Many other indicators and patterns like EMA, RSI, MACD, Volumes, Fibonacci, parallel channel etc. use historic data which is 3 months or older cyclical points. There is no guarantee they will work in future as markets are highly volatile and swings in prices are also due to macro and micro factors based on actions taken by the company as well as region and global events. Equity investment is subject to risks. I or my clients or family members might have positions in the stocks that we mention in our educational posts. We will not be responsible for any Profit or loss that may occur due to any financial decision taken based on any data provided in this message. Do consult your investment advisor before taking any financial decisions. Stop losses should be an important part of any investment in equity.
NSE:MUNJALAULong
by Happy_Candles_Investment
Bitcoin's at ALL TIME HIGHS and I'm going ALL IN!!As Bitcoin surges to new all-time highs, I've made a pivotal decision: to stop saving in dollars and start holding Bitcoin. Why Bitcoin? Self-Custody: Owning Bitcoin means true ownership. With self-custody, I control my private keys, ensuring my wealth isn't subject to third-party risks like bank failures or government seizures. Declining Dollar Value: The U.S. dollar continues to depreciate due to inflation and economic policies. Holding Bitcoin, a deflationary asset, offers a hedge against this erosion of purchasing power. Global Accessibility: Bitcoin transcends borders, providing financial inclusion for anyone with internet access, especially in regions with unstable currencies. Security and Privacy: With proper self-custody practices, my Bitcoin holdings are secure from hacks and offer enhanced privacy compared to traditional financial systems. As I monitor the BTC/USD daily chart, the trend is clear: Bitcoin isn't just a speculative asset; it's a movement towards financial sovereignty.
COINBASE:BTCUSDLong
by SAT_STACKR
Ethereum Wave Analysis – 30 May 2025- Ethereum reversed from resistance zone - Likely to fall to support level 2400.00 Ethereum cryptocurrency recently reversed down from the resistance zone lying between the resistance level 2800.00 (which has been reversing the price from February), upper daily Bollinger Band and the 50% Fibonacci correction of the downward impulse from December. The downward reversal from this resistance zone formed the daily Japanese candlesticks reversal pattern Shooting Star. Ethereum cryptocurrency can be expected to fall to the next support level 2400.00 (which stopped the previous wave (2) earlier in May).
Short
by FxProGlobal
Fibonacci Supports and Resistances Medium to Long term Outlook.Here we have tried to show you Fibonacci supports and resistances for Nifty on Monthly chart with Medium to Long term outlook. Fibonacci retracement suggests the nearby major resistances at 25233. Crossing this zone and closing above this zone is imperative for proper bull market to return. In such a scenario the next resistances will be at 26277 (Previous All Time high). Closing above 26277 will open the door for the targets of 27K+. The Golden ratio of Fibonacci suggest the cap near 29540 within next 13 to 21 months. Supports for Nifty remain at 24443, 23903, 23375. Below 23375 Bear market can return and can drag Nifty towards unlikely levels of 22737 or 21743. (This looks unlikely as of now but you can never say never looking at the Tariff wars and not so conducive Geo-Political situation of the subcontinent, Russia-Ukraine, Israel and other factors.) So one eye of investors should be on macro factors also while looking at rosy micro factors related to Indian markets. While we look forward to making new highs in the next 1 or 2 years. Never forget Stop losses / Trailing stop Losses are best friends of investors. Stop losses protect your capital and trailing stop losses protect your profits. Disclaimer: The above information is provided for educational purpose, analysis and paper trading only. Please don't treat this as a buy or sell recommendation for the stock or index. The Techno-Funda analysis is based on data that is more than 3 months old. Supports and Resistances are determined by historic past peaks and Valley in the chart. Many other indicators and patterns like EMA, RSI, MACD, Volumes, Fibonacci, parallel channel etc. use historic data which is 3 months or older cyclical points. There is no guarantee they will work in future as markets are highly volatile and swings in prices are also due to macro and micro factors based on actions taken by the company as well as region and global events. Equity investment is subject to risks. I or my clients or family members might have positions in the stocks that we mention in our educational posts. We will not be responsible for any Profit or loss that may occur due to any financial decision taken based on any data provided in this message. Do consult your investment advisor before taking any financial decisions. Stop losses should be an important part of any investment in equity.
NSE:NIFTY
by Happy_Candles_Investment
Nifty Analysis EOD – May 30, 2025 – Friday🟢 Nifty Analysis EOD – May 30, 2025 – Friday 🔴 Whatever gain on Thursday, wiped out... today! classic trap reset day 📌 Opening Note:After Thursday’s expiry surprise rally, today’s session turned out to be a mean reversion reality check. With a 44-point gap-down, Nifty attempted a recovery but failed to cross the previous day’s high — just 27 points shy, and rolled over into selling pressure. 📊 Nifty Summary: Today’s price action stayed entirely within yesterday’s range, forming an inside bar pattern — a classic sign of indecision before a breakout. The morning attempt towards the high was quickly sold into, and the index retraced straight to PDL, where the previous day’s swing low came to the rescue at 24,717.40. From there, it bounced back to VWAP and stayed rangebound (~60–70 points) for the rest of the session. By the close, intraday gains of Thursday were completely erased — ending exactly at the breakout zone of yesterday: 24,736.65. 🛡 5 Min Chart with Levels 🪞 Mirror Candle Alert!Interestingly, today’s candle (May 30) closely mimics the May 28 candle in structure and price levels: High: 24,864.25 ~ 24,863.95 (🔁 0.30 pt diff) Close: 24,752.45 ~ 24,750.70 (🔁 1.75 pt diff) Low: 24,737.05 ~ 24,717.40 (🔁 19.65 pt diff) This pattern alignment forms a diamond shape across the last 3 days (May 28–30), visible clearly on Daily and 5-min charts. This diamond formation + inside bar combo could be a powerful breakout setup — direction to be confirmed by the next session’s range expansion. Check out 5 min and Daily candle chart for visual insight. 🛡 5 Min Chart with Patterns 🕯 Daily Time Frame Chart 📉 Daily Candle Breakdown: Candle Type: Inside Bar Structure: Real Body: Very small Wick Sizes: Decent on both ends, implying indecision Interpretation: Inside bar at the top of a move with a prior hammer-like candle signals pause or reversal. A break of 24,717 on downside = bearish confirmation A break of 24,893 on upside = bullish breakout 🛡 5 Min Intraday Chart ⚔️ Gladiator Strategy Update: ATR: 276.90 IB Range: 83.95 → Small Market Structure: Balanced Total Trades: 3 🔹 10:15 – Short triggered → Trailing SL hit @ 1:1.6 🔹 11:30 – Short triggered → 1:1.5 achieved 🔹 13:40 – Short triggered → SL Hit 📌 Support & Resistance Zones: Resistance: 24,768 ~ 24,800 24,820 24,882 24,894 24,920 24,972 ~ 25,000 25,062 ~ 25,070 (5th rejection!) 25,116 ~ 25,128 25,180 ~ 25,212 25,285 ~ 25,399 Support: 24,737 ~ 24,727 24,700 24,660 24,640 ~ 24,625 24,590 24,530 ~ 24,480 24,460 📌 What’s Next? / Bias Direction: Nifty has compressed into a tight 3-day structure — with a diamond and an inside bar pattern.🎯 Watch for breakout beyond 24,894 or breakdown below 24,677 for directional clarity.Bias remains neutral until price decisively exits this range. 💬 Final Thoughts: “Breakouts don't lie. Ranges prepare. Patience pays.” Today was a classic trap reset day. Tomorrow, the trigger might fire. Stay sharp. ✏️ Disclaimer: This is just my personal viewpoint. Always consult your financial advisor before taking any action.
NSE:NIFTY
by kzatakia