Welcome to our 2-part series on how to trade the two most intense, liquid, and volatile periods of the trading day: the open and the close. These moments bookend the trading session and are critical for traders who thrive on fast-paced environments. In Part 1, we’ll focus on the open—the first hour after the market bell rings. We will explore why this period...
DISCLAIMER: This is not trade advice. Trading involves real risk. Do your own due diligence. TUTORIAL: Today, I demonstrate the thought process and mechanical steps I take when trading my Multi-Timeframe strategy. We take a look at US Treasuries, which have offers a classic lesson in how to apply this approach. As you will see, throughout the year, this...
Bitcoin's price action continues to show a strong bullish trend. After multiple corrective pullbacks, the price has consistently rebounded within the established channel. We saw significant corrections of -20%, -22%, and -28%, yet BTC remains on course for a potential breakout towards the next major top in the $100K+ range. With strong support holding at ...
Oil has really started to free fall. The death cross on the daily chart has occurred. this is where the 50 MA intersects with the 200 MA in a downtrend. This often implies more downside to the medium and long term but is often a great short term long signal. Usually when you get this signal the market makers bounce the stock or commodity a bit before taking...
WTI oil (USOIL) is rising towards an overlap resistance and could potentially reverse off this level to drop lower. Sell entry is at 68.80 which is an overlap resistance. Stop loss is at 71.65 which is a level that sits above the 50.0% Fibonacci retracement level and an overlap resistance. Take profit is at 65.24 which is a swing-low support. High Risk...
As a former professional technical analyst at a major bank, I used to write daily reports on the euro vs. the US dollar. Today, I want to share a technique I often used to identify entry points in the market. Looking at the EUR/USD weekly chart, I’ve spotted a large symmetrical triangle that’s completed, with the market breaking higher. A common move in this...
Matt takes another look at Bitcoin futures to update his analysis from last week, which seems to be playing nicely with his view that it is trying to carve out a swing low on the daily chart and muster up the strength for a rally.
In July, most markets reached their peak, followed by a three-day global meltdown after the Bank of Japan announced a 25 basis point rate hike. Since then, all have recovered, but only the Dow Jones has surpassed its July high, while the others have not. AI and tech stocks, particularly those in the Nasdaq, have lost their shine compared to traditional stocks...
Planning your every Forex trade, you should know in advance the profit that you are aiming to make and the maximum amount of money you are willing to lose. In this educational article, we will discuss risk reward ratio - the tool that is used to compare your potentials losses and profits in Forex trading. What is Reward to Risk Ratio Let's start with an...
You know that feeling when you stare at the charts, convinced you’re about to strike gold, only for the trade to go so wrong, you wonder if the market gods have a personal vendetta against you? Yeah, we’ve all been there. But here’s the thing—it's not the market that's out to get you. It’s you. Let’s cut to the chase: trading success isn’t just about...
Tech heavyweight carries a valuation of $3.4 trillion, making it the world’s most expensive company (on most days, thanks to volatility). But the consumer giant may be running out of ideas — its latest product event “It’s Glowtime” was a spectacle of colors, flashy lights, great camera work and editing. But the crowd went … mild. Apple (ticker: AAPL ) unveiled...
On the AUD/USD chart, we are seeing a clear Head and Shoulders pattern , which is a strong indication of a potential bearish reversal. This pattern consists of three peaks, with the middle peak (the "Head") being the highest, and the two smaller peaks (the "Shoulders") on either side. Key Points: Left Shoulder: Formed , marking the first peak before the minor...
Hello everyone, Today, I’ve prepared an educational guide on chart patterns, specifically focusing on the Flag Pattern. This content is designed to be easy for beginners to follow, so I hope you find it engaging and informative. :) Below is the outline I’ll be using for this post: ———— ✔️ Outline 1. What is a Flag Pattern? Definition Key Components ...
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Buckle up, TradingViewers! It's time to unravel the ancient secrets of candlestick patterns. Originating from an 18th-century Japanese rice trader, these patterns aren't simply red and green elements on your trading charts—they are the Rosetta Stone of market sentiment, offering insights into the highs and lows and the middle ground of buyers and sellers’...
No analysis but wanted to share this color scheme I have concocted. It's nice to look at a beautiful chart if you're going to be staring at it for hours on end. I like to avoid very bright or jarring colors on my charts. I also avoid red as much as possible because it's not ideal for keeping a calm collected mind required for trading (IMO). I went for a cool...
In this video, I dive into the crucial lessons I wish I knew when I first started trading, focusing on the Daily ATR and daily open price. Many U.S. traders believe they're getting an early start by waking up at 4-6 AM, but in reality, the New York session is the final session in the Forex market. By the time we hit our screens, the market might already be...
ISM Manufacturing PMI (released today). Rep: 47.2 🚨Below Expectations & contractionary🚨 Exp: 47.5 Prev: 46.8 Anything below 50 is considered contractionary. ISM Services PMI ISM Services PMI is released this Thursday 5th Sept 2024. ISM Services is currently expansionary at 51.4. Lets see what Thursday brings.