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The Power of Trading Tunnel VisionAs humans. It’s tough. In this day and age, it feels impossible to just focus on one task at a time. You’re already shifting your attention. As you read this! You’re thinking about: What to eat, what you’re missing on Facebook, how boring this article is going to be, what’s on TV tonight, bills you have to pay, how else can you make bread for your financial future. Right? You can’t help it. It’s a disease. It’s affecting most people. It affected me for most of my life. And I think it’s one of these reasons why people are: NOT happy, NOT succeeding with their goals and NOT building their lives the way they want to. It needs to stop TODAY! Just do me one favour… Try and focus on one goal at a time. Get through this article first, move onto the next thing. Think of a racehorse. For them to be focused, avoid danger, remain undistracted and see the goal… They need to wear blinkers. So let’s put on our blinkers and let’s see why tunnel vision is the very skill you need to succeed. Not just with trading. But with every endeavour you embark to achieve and succeed. #1: Sharper Focus Tunnel vision allows you to concentrate and direct your attention to one thing at a time. Your analysis. Your setups. Your execution. Your modifications. Your reporting and reviewing. #2: Less distractions When you cut out your distractions, you will make more better decisions as a trader. It’s a skill. Put your phone away. Close your social media windows right now. Clear your desk and cupboards. Take the dog or cat out. Switch off the TV. Focus on your trading each day or when you do trade. #3: Better Risk Management When you are just about to take the trade. Make sure you double check your maths, volume trading size – according to what your portfolio is currently valued at. You don’t understand how many people make mistakes with: Wrong sizes, miscalculated levels and incorrect risk and reward. Protect and safeguard your trades with careful risk management consideration. #4: Speed up results and optimise your tasks: When you focus on one task at a time, this might be surprising but. You will finish sooner than you thought. When you put in your full – time, capital, and mental energy – you’ll be more efficient, productive and more laser focused. #5: Reduced Stress Of course when there are less distractions, less worry and less things to deal with at a time – this drops your stress. And I know you have stress right now. It’s the state of the world with the fast-paced connectivity and exponential developments. But when you narrow your life down to one thing at a time, I promise your stress will drop which will help with your trading decisions. #6: Superior strategy understanding By concentrating on a particular strategy or system, you will find that you’ll build a more profound understanding to where, why and how you’re putting your money. Master the strategy and only that one and you’ll see how far you’ll go. #7: Consistency and perseverance When you adopt tunnel vision in your life, you will begin to be more disciplined with your approach. This will lead to more consistency in your trading results. And you’ll find it will promote a stable growth of your portfolio. #8: Clearer Goals to achieve Like the horse sees the goal ahead. When you focus your attention on your goals and what you need to do to achieve them, one step at a time. You can track your progress more effectively. You can steer your trading in a better direction. You can take control of your trading with lightning focus. #9: Keeps you in the Now Time is fleeting. Before you know it, you’re in bed ready to wake up and repeat the routine. But what if, because you’re living so much in your head, that’s why time is going so quickly. I mean, right now I am only focusing on writing this article. And I’m putting in all my heart, energy and soul. And because there are no distractions, I FEEL the present. I feel time going slowly with each typing. So maybe you should to. Do everything in the present. Do it with full focus. Do it with heart. Do it with optimism and care. And this will have a positive effect on your trading.
TVC:SA40Education
by Timonrosso
U.S. Economy Less Interest Rate SensitiveDespite the fastest rise in interest rates since 1981, and an inverted yield curve where short-term rates are much higher than long-term bond yields, the United States has not (at least yet) experienced the recession forecast by the vast majority of market pundits and economists. Why not? The relatively few contrarians that did not forecast a recession, including myself, had many reasons for a more optimistic view. However, the most critical reason appears to have been an appreciation of how the U.S. economy has changed over decades and become much less sensitive to interest rates. In the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s, the U.S. economy was driven by housing and manufacturing. The only choice to finance a home was the 30-year fixed rate mortgage, provided by a savings and loan institution, that deliberately borrowed short-term from savers and lent long-term, taking considerable interest rate and yield curve risk. Further, there was no such thing as financial futures or interest rate swaps to allow for the efficient hedging of interest rate risk. Fast forward to the modern economy of the 2020s. The U.S. is an economy driven by the service sector, and services are considerably less sensitive to interest rate swings than housing and automobiles. Home mortgages come in every size and flavor, from floating rates to fixed rates. Mortgages are originated by specialists and then packaged and sold to pensions, endowments and investors willing to take the risk. There are no savings and loan institutions. Financial futures, swaps and options are available for efficient hedging and management of interest rate risk. In short, the U.S. economy does not dance to interest rates like it once did. Make no mistake, though; interest rate shifts have a profound impact on asset values, from equities to bonds, to housing. It is just that the impact on the real economy is much more subdued than it once was, and a rise in rates does not automatically mean a recession is around the corner. If you have futures in your trading portfolio, you can check out on CME Group data plans available that suit your trading needs www.tradingview.com By Bluford Putnam, Managing Director & Chief Economist, CME Group *Various CME Group affiliates are regulated entities with corresponding obligations and rights pursuant to financial services regulations in a number of jurisdictions. Further details of CME Group's regulatory status and full disclaimer of liability in accordance with applicable law are available here: www.cmegroup.com **All examples in this report are hypothetical interpretations of situations and are used for explanation purposes only. The views in this report reflect solely those of the author and not necessarily those of CME Group or its affiliated institutions. This report and the information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience.
CBOT:ZN1!Education
by CME_Group
EUR, GBP Rebound Against Dollar as Inflation Trends DivergeEuropean currencies have been rebounding strongly versus the U.S. dollar since hitting bottom in late September 2022 during the Gilt crisis when yields on U.K. government bonds surged. The rally in European currencies accelerated in July 2023 following the release of the U.S. inflation statistics (Figure 1). Figure 1: EUR and GBP have rebounded strongly in recent weeks and months Recent U.S. and European inflation data are highly divergent. U.K. core inflation has climbed to above 7%. Eurozone core inflation has risen towards 5.4% while the U.S. core consumer price index (CPI) has been falling towards 4.8%, down from a peak of 6.6% last year. What’s even more remarkable is that the divergence between U.S. and European inflation rates is much stronger when one measures it in a consistent fashion. The U.K. and European Union (EU) use a “harmonized” measure that is consistent across Europe. The harmonized measure includes rents of actual rental properties but, unlike the standard U.S. numbers, does not assume that homeowners rent properties from themselves. Excluding the so-called owners’ equivalent rent (OER) from the U.S. numbers makes a huge difference. At the moment, the assumption that homeowners rent properties from themselves has exaggerated U.S. core inflation to the tune of 2.5%. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics produces what they term an “experimental” harmonized measure of core-CPI that gauges inflation the same way as in Europe and therefore excludes the OER component. This shows core inflation in the U.S. to be 2.3%, far below European levels and trending lower rather than higher (Figure 2). Figure 2: Measured consistently, U.S. core inflation is half to one-third European levels This suggests that the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed), which appears to be preparing a 25-basis-point (bps) rate hike on July 26, could soon have its policy rate at more than 3% above the level of harmonized core inflation (Figure 3). Meanwhile, the Bank of England (BoE), which just raised rates to 5%, still has rates more than 2% below its rate of harmonized core inflation (Figure 4). The European Central Bank (ECB) has its main refinancing rate at 4%, 1.4% below the level of the eurozone’s harmonized core inflation (Figure 5). Figure 3: Fed Funds now exceed harmonized U.S. Core CPI by 3%, the most since 2007 Figure 4: The BoE’s policy rate is still 2% below inflation Figure 5: The ECB has its policy rate 1.4% below Eurozone core inflation The differences in the level of real rates (policy rates minus harmonized core inflation) suggests that the Fed may have overtightened policy and may need to reduce rates sooner than expected by market participants. By contrast, those same measures suggest that the European central banks may still be behind their inflation curve and may need to tighten policy even more substantially. Indeed, forward curves have moved significantly in the direction of this thinking in recent weeks and now price just 25 bps more in rate hikes for the Fed compared to 75 bps for the eurozone and 125-150 bps in the U.K. Elsewhere, the U.S. yield curve is much more sharply inverted than yield curves in the eurozone or the U.K. This may also lead currency traders to look past the Fed’s last expected rate hike and towards possible rate cuts if monetary overtightening produces a downturn in the U.S. sooner than it does in Europe. If you have futures in your trading portfolio, you can check out on CME Group data plans available that suit your trading needs www.tradingview.com By Erik Norland, Executive Director and Senior Economist, CME Group *Various CME Group affiliates are regulated entities with corresponding obligations and rights pursuant to financial services regulations in a number of jurisdictions. Further details of CME Group's regulatory status and full disclaimer of liability in accordance with applicable law are available here: www.cmegroup.com **All examples in this report are hypothetical interpretations of situations and are used for explanation purposes only. The views in this report reflect solely those of the author and not necessarily those of CME Group or its affiliated institutions. This report and the information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience.
Education
by CME_Group
Three Driving Forces Behind the Ether-Bitcoin Exchange RateAt a glance: Higher tech stocks tend to boost ETHBTC, while a higher USD tends to depress it Bitcoin supply is perfectly inelastic, which contributes to its high volatility Together, ether and bitcoin account for over 60% of the total value of the world’s cryptocurrencies, but the exchange rate between the two has varied widely over time. So, what drives the Ether-Bitcoin exchange rate? The ETHBTC cross rate responds to many factors, but here are three of them. Technology Stocks On days when the tech heavy Nasdaq 100 index rallies, ether tends to rise versus bitcoin. This may be because ether, which is the currency of the Ethereum smart contract network, has more practical applications in the technology space than bitcoin, which is mainly held as a store of value and a medium of exchange. U.S. Dollar On days when the U.S. dollar is higher, ether tends to underperform versus bitcoin. Bitcoin Supply While ether can be supplied up to 18 million coins per year, bitcoin supply is limited to a maximum of 21 million coins ever, of which about 19 million already exist. Every four years, the supply of new bitcoin drops in half. In the past, halvings have often been preceded by large runups in bitcoin prices and tremendous increases in the amount of revenue that bitcoin miners are paid for matching transactions. Ether is both more volatile than bitcoin and highly correlated to bitcoin. As such, when bitcoin rises or falls versus the U.S. dollar, ether often moves to an even greater degree. If you have futures in your trading portfolio, you can check out on CME Group data plans available that suit your trading needs www.tradingview.com By Erik Norland, Executive Director and Senior Economist, CME Group *Various CME Group affiliates are regulated entities with corresponding obligations and rights pursuant to financial services regulations in a number of jurisdictions. Further details of CME Group's regulatory status and full disclaimer of liability in accordance with applicable law are available here: www.cmegroup.com **All examples in this report are hypothetical interpretations of situations and are used for explanation purposes only. The views in this report reflect solely those of the author and not necessarily those of CME Group or its affiliated institutions. This report and the information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience.
CME:BTC1!Education
by CME_Group
HIGHEST OPEN / LOWEST OPEN TRADE✴️ Hello, ladies and gentlemen! Today we are going to talk about a popular strategy called Highest open Lowest open. This strategy was first published on forexfactory forum. The strategy is based on following the natural movements of the market, which you may consider unpredictable. Here, we will make money on those very movements. In this strategy, you will have to wait, you will have to be disciplined. The idea behind this strategy is as follows: There are two assumptions. First, during the day there are always seemingly chaotic zigzag movements of the price. Secondly, any candle, be it bearish/bullish, will have tails. Third, someone needs to be taken out of the market. As we remember, there are bulls, bears and there are pigs as described in many famous trading books. 1) So, let's mark the High/Low points of the current day and the previous day on the chart. 2) After that, on the current day, let's mark the highest and lowest points of the H1 candle opening. It is the opening price of the candle that is meant. These opening points can and will shift during the day, and this is normal. The entries of the strategy are quite short, and such a shift of the markup during the day can occur. This (for the moment) is the end of our markup. ✴️ Strategy Rules When do we buy or sell? So, we buy when the price goes below the lower line and comes back. That is, when the price is behind the line (for example, the lower line), we place a Buy Stop order on the line to enter on its breakout. To sell, we enter on the same principle: the price goes above the upper line, set an order on the border, inside the channel. It is not necessary to use a pending order for this, if you want, you can enter the market. But, how can we understand that the price has really been below the lower level or above the upper level? After all, it may well be that the price will break the level by only one pip, which, of course, will not be a signal to enter. But, for this reason, we have the concept of "entry timeframe", which can be M5, M15 or M1. So, when the M5 candle closes above the signal line and, accordingly, a new M5 candle opens we can enter to sell when the level is reached. The same is true for buying. M5 candle should close below the signal level, and at the opening of a new candle we set a pending order. Or, we wait until the level is reached and enter the market. At the same time, the opening price should not exceed the maximum and minimum of the day! ✴️ Trade details: TP and SL, Money Management The start time of trading is 8 am New York time. But in general, you can trade practically at any time. Since everyone has different time zones, you can choose a trading time that suits you, and the strategy will still work. We set the stop loss for the daily high, or for the daily low. The method of profit taking can be different. First, there is a basic rule: when the trade is in profit +5 pips, we move the stop to breakeven +1 pips of profit. Secondly, you can exit with a profit of 10 pips, or when a profit of 10 pips or more is reached, move the stop to breakeven +5 pips. Also, you can exit the position in partial portions, it is already from personal preferences. But it is better to follow the rule of putting the stop at breakeven. So, why did we mark the High-Low of the previous day? If the high or low of the previous day is broken, it means that there was a breakout and you should be careful here. It is quite possible that the price will run far beyond the marked level after the breakout. Also, the situation with several entries within one hour is quite possible. If the price on M5 constantly breaks the level and returns, you can enter at every suitable signal. Since the profit is small in most cases, it is better to use pairs with low spread in trading. This way you will be able to move the stop to breakeven faster. There can be a lot of entries on the strategy during the day. Especially if you use several pairs. Therefore, there is no sense to risk more than 1% of your capital per trade. Moreover, it is better to use 0.5%. ✴️ Examples Now let's look at a few examples. On the H1 chart, we mark the highest opening point, and move to the M5 chart. Here, we can see how the price closed beyond the level, below the high of the current day. On the breakout of the level, we enter to sell. We set the stop loss slightly above the maximum of the day. When the profit of 5 pips is reached, we turn on the trailing stop. In this trade we would have earned about 50 pips, with an initial stop of 10 pips. We move the level again to the opening of the next candle, and wait for the crossing on M5. This, in fact, is the process of trading. Once again, we are talking about the current daily highs and lows. Thus, if the highest or lowest opening price changes, we move the line accordingly. Also, when setting a stop, we take into account the current High and Low. If there is a breakout of the previous day's High or Low, enter with caution, as the price may well rush towards the breakout. ✴️ Conclusion This strategy requires attention, the ability to wait, discipline, calm and accurate calculation. Nevertheless, it is a powerful weapon in skillful hands. That proves the popularity of the strategy on the forexfactory forum. The strategy itself is quite simple.
Education
by DeGRAM
7
Using the Research Method in TradingGreetings, fellow traders! Trading is both an art and a science, and the research method is your secret weapon to unraveling market intricacies. It's about adopting a systematic approach, making informed decisions, and refining your strategies based on solid data. Applying a analytic mindset in trading can offer a valuable edge. Let's explore the basics of the research method and how you can integrate it into your trading practices. Start with Observation: Just like scientists, traders begin by carefully observing the markets, noting patterns, and identifying repeat occurrences or random incidents. This process helps build a comprehensive understanding of market factors, that influence price action. Formulate Hypotheses: Based on your observations, create hypotheses or assumptions to explain market behavior. These hypotheses act as initial theories that can be tested for validity. Test Your Hypotheses: Conduct empirical tests by taking trades, that align with your hypotheses. Record the results and analyze how price action unfolds. Keep a detailed trade journal to document your observations. Embrace Open-Mindedness: Remain open to new data and market complexities. The markets are ever-changing, and no hypothesis is an absolute truth. Be prepared to adjust your trading strategies based on new information and shifts in market sentiment. Fine-Tune Your Trading Plan: Use the insights gained from testing your hypotheses to fine-tune your trading plan. Continuously refine your strategies based on new observations, and be flexible in adapting to changing market conditions. Treat Each Trade as a Learning Opportunity: View each trade as a source of valuable information, regardless of the outcome. Learn from both winning and losing trades to enhance your understanding of the markets and improve your trading approach. By integrating the research method into your trading routine, you can enhance your decision-making process, manage risks more effectively, and avoid overconfidence. Stay curious, keep learning. Happy trading!
INDEX:ETHUSDEducation
by Vestinda
Trading Lesson 👨‍💻#1 - Never buy At the peak high.Not worth it I tell you. Never buy at the peak high. Always buy at the peak low. When ever you see a peak in the day of trading and you had a major rise in price due to things such as rallies or market seasonal up trends, or 🐳 it's moving up and you don't want to miss it. However; you buy in on the rush up-word believing it's safe to assume things will be greater tomorrow, so you wait to see this awesome rally to the top to make it rich. The day closes and the reopens, with a rise and then sudden fall in the crypto market - all that hype only to be disappointed when you notice somethings off; your funds are 💸floating away in mere moments. So naturally you panic believing that you are in a complete crash - and assume it's the fault of the stock you purchased, but more over it was the fault of the bad call - with bad timing, so you panic sell thinking it will only get worse, and in some cases it does get worse but in others cases that sell you just made would be a mistake in judgement as the price goes back up from where you sold leaving you behind with the lost funds to ponder over. This is what I call "fools gold" Never buy at the peak on after a closing day. reason being you may on the next day after a rally up-word, you notice the price move up higher for like a moment prompting you to buy, thinking that the rally is still going, however; not realizing that was the last call before the fall. So the best thing to do in these type of situations is to: _______________________ Don't Buy In Safer to study your target market before you buy and wait for the closing day, so that it can either adjust the price to where it really is vs where it currently is. if it drops wait till the closing day again until you feel you have the best price to turn a profit. Note - pay attention for market trends it could be going up which is good or falling down which is still good for you because you didn't lose any money, so best to study before you buy on a hype. _______________________ Hold Wait until the next closing day to see where it might lead - this will keep your shares you already purchased and if you need to add more funds to regain what you lost when the price is lower than expected, it will likely turn what was a lost to a gain when the price returns to where you originally purchased. _______________________ Sell The worse thing you can do is Sell unless you can catch the drop in price before it takes too much profit to recover from, you will likely try again losing more money and again, and again, and again - creating what is known as panic buying and selling, if you had deep pockets it might cause the market to completely drop based off the factor of you panic selling, no need to do so you have a day to find out where the market for your crypto is headed before you sell, so best to work fast or lose more funds wasting time. Focus and don't risk what you are not willing to lose, and for your own sake if you are a panic seller, never day trade, you'll lose more money that way. _______________________ Best Tools to use Notice the market trends on the charts before you buy, was it going up throughout a one month process if so then it's a likelihood it's in a seasonal high, it's sometimes hard to tell if it's moving up or down just by looking at charts, so you will definitely need proper indicators to help identify your next move. Indicators like: Volume to price or trend activity Not chart savvy, then find a predictor of your current crypto you purchased. Look for people on places like trading view who have the tools and or knowledge to tell you the trading trends - note not all of them are accurate - not even some websites that offer predictions for your favorite stock or crypto are accurate either, they are usually 40% accurate 60% inaccurate and 99% bias. That's just my opinion - however; they can not predict Rallies - Whaling activity - or - the entire stock market fallout/rise - anything can happen so be prepared it can take months if not years to recover or it could take a few weeks if you know what the future may bring. But remember: Don't try to buy in at the tip of a peak. It's guaranteed to drop instantly the next trading day. Hope this helps. Happy trading. CRYPTOCAP:BTC BINANCE:BTCUSDT BITSTAMP:BTCUSD CRYPTOCAP:ETH BINANCE:ETHUSDT CRYPTOCAP:SHIB BINANCE:SHIBUSDT COINBASE:SHIBUSD #CRYPTO #ALTCOIN #EVERYCOIN #RALLIES-WE-LOVE-THEM #HELP-WITH-A-RALLY #NEED-WHALE-SUPPORT #STOP-THE-DIP
COINBASE:SHIBUSDEducation
by Grandmaster_Oz
The 4 Tips Often Overlooked by BeginnersGreetings, esteemed members of the @TradingView community and all Vesties out there! Let's explore four timeless pieces of advice that beginners tend to overlook and why we should give them closer attention. 1. Manage your expectations. Some newcomers fall into the trap of unrealistic expectations, drawn in by "get rich quick" schemes that initially sparked their interest in trading. Beginner traders may anticipate similar returns to those promised in trendy strategies or TikTok videos, often without fully grasping the methods to achieve those profits. Consistently profitable traders understand that success in trading requires more than just blindly following "profitable" traders on social media. It takes time, discipline, and dedication to develop a trading system that suits your personality and the ability to adapt it to varying market conditions. 2. Simplicity is key. Discovering a multitude of user-friendly education websites (with none better than TradingView, of course) can be enticing, especially when they offer a variety of indicators and trading systems. Novice traders may find comfort in using fancy indicators and systems, ones that seem to be favored by the "pros," but without proper testing or practice, these technical tools can lead to mixed signals and confusion. A wise approach is to start with price action and gradually incorporate indicators as you become more comfortable with their functionality. 3. Prioritize risk management. Both beginners and experienced traders might envy those who achieve substantial gains, often overlooking the complexities behind their success. While certain trading techniques can yield significant profits, they also carry the risk of wiping out an account in an instant. Remember, even a good trade idea can turn sour if risk and trade management are neglected. Proper risk management is crucial for maintaining longevity in the trading game and acquiring the skills needed to become consistently profitable. 4. Stick to your plan. Trading novices are particularly susceptible to the psychological stresses of the market. Without trading confidence, they are more likely to deviate from their trading plans, even if the odds seem favorable. Consistency is key in this aspect. After all, what you don't measure, you can't manage or improve upon. Without consistency: • The trader won't learn how to adapt their system to changing market conditions. • The trader won't cultivate the right mindset to handle losses, stay focused, and prevent emotional reactions. • Inconsistent execution can skew the system's expected outcomes, leading to potentially worse results. Don't hesitate to seek help and learn from a community of traders to avoid repeating the mistakes made by those who have walked your path before. We would greatly appreciate your feedback on the article! Please feel free to share your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below.
INDEX:ETHUSDEducation
by Vestinda
8
SUPPLY AND DEMAND LEVELS How do we determine the levels of supply and demand on a chart? To find supply, we will look at the highs of price movements, and to find demand, we will look at the lows. We need to note highs and lows with fast and strong price movements. Fast rises for demand and troughs for supply. The less the price stays at a level the better for us. The first thing we need to do, just like when marking support and resistance levels, is to look at the highs and lows on the charts. Note that the closest area to the current price has been tested on the chart below. And the lower one has not been tested yet. It has only been touched by price once, so this area is stronger than the one that has already been tested. At the marked levels, we observe that the price was at them for a short time. It reversed almost immediately and went down with large candles. The important factor here is the time that the price "did not stay" at the level. The less time the price was on the level, the more significant this level is. And it is worth keeping in mind the size of the candles. The bigger these candles are, the stronger the reaction. In addition, supply and demand levels become mirrored. Just like support and resistance. If we pay attention to the highlighted area on the UKOIL chart below, we can see that there was first supply and then a strong breakout. The price overcame the supply, took its remain orders and went higher. And now this area has become a demand area: As you can see, there was a quick bounce from it here. Our goal is to determine the demand at the low levels and the supply at the peaks. We find strong and fast price movements on the chart. A rise for demand and a fall for supply. These should be big candles and the price should not crowd in one place for a very long time. There should not be a long retracement. The less the price spends on the level, the better. In addition, pay attention to round levels. Such as 1,100; 1,500; 1,300 and so on.... Do not go back too far on the chart, because what happened on it earlier is not so important for the methodology of supply and demand levels. These are not support and resistance levels after all. And once again I want to repeat to you that the most important thing is that these levels should be visible not only to you, but also to other players. In order for them to work them out. What happens at these levels and why do they work? At these demand levels, large players place limit buy orders, and at supply levels they place sell orders. Why does this happen? Because at these levels it is easier for the large players to execute the order by collecting the positions of smaller players. Every time the price reaches the supply area, we have sell orders executed by the big players. They take the buy orders that other players open and use them to execute their sell orders. When the buy orders run out, the price falls again. When it rises to the same level again, many sell orders of the big players are executed again with the help of stops and buy orders of smaller traders. When the opposite orders run out, the price falls again. The point is that a large position cannot be opened simply without a significant change in price. That is why big players, banks, market makers have to play around and set some kind of traps for other traders in order to open larger positions at their expense. Now let's look at this area of the supply: It was a supply level, but on two occasions many sell orders of big players were executed on it. On the third time, as you can see, there were no big players left, so the price decided to break this level and went higher. From this we conclude that supply tends to run out, just like demand. Once it is over, there is nothing to stop the price from breaking this level and going higher. Therefore, it is considered that for profitable trading the supply and demand levels are suitable only for the first time, when the price has just touched the level. Then we can sell or buy on the retest of the level. But when the price comes back to it again (for the third time), we should not enter the trade it, as the breakout is very likely. I should note that a higher candlestick maximum does not always mean that a new supply area has been created. And a lower low does not mean that a new area of demand has been created. It can be just a spike, a trace from the execution of a large number of orders. In this trade, it is worth paying attention to higher time frames. If you trade on H4, look at daily and weekly charts. So that your buying on H4 does not fall into the supply area on the weekly charts. Use multiple timeframes in your trading and don't forget to look at the level on the higher timeframes.
Education
by Lingrid
14
Why Impulse Trading is DANGEROUS – 19 ReasonsJust to get you up to scratch. An impulse trader in the financial markets is someone who makes trading decisions based on sudden emotional reactions rather than structured and informed strategies. They often buy or sell markets due to fear, greed, or other emotions, disregarding systematic analysis and rational judgment. Being an impulse trader can be dangerous for the following reasons: Neglect of thorough research: Impulsive traders often disregard the need for comprehensive market analysis. Emotional trading Decisions are often driven by emotions like fear or greed. Increased risk Impulsive actions often lead to unnecessary risk-taking. Loss of capital Quick decisions can lead to significant financial losses. Overtrading Impulse trading often leads to overtrading, resulting in higher transaction costs. Lack of discipline Impulsive trading discourages the development of disciplined trading habits. Neglect of risk management Impulsive traders often disregard the importance of risk management. Increased stress The anxiety of impulsive decisions can lead to physical and mental stress. Unstable performance Results can fluctuate wildly due to inconsistent decision-making. No strategic planning Impulse trading contradicts the idea of having a clear, consistent trading strategy. Short-term focus Impulsive trading often focuses on short-term gains, neglecting long-term profitability. Dependency on luck Impulsive trading can become akin to gambling, relying more on luck than skill. Failure to learn Impulse trading does not encourage learning from mistakes or experiences. Neglecting stop loss orders Impulsive traders often neglect to place stop loss orders to limit their losses. Fear of missing out (FOMO) This emotional reaction can lead to poor trading decisions. Revenge trading Trying to recover losses quickly can lead to more losses. Market timing Trying to time the market perfectly is nearly impossible and can lead to losses. Ignoring the broader economic context Impulsive traders often neglect broader market conditions. Potential for addiction The thrill of impulse trading can become addictive, leading to a dangerous cycle.
TVC:SA40Education
by Timonrosso
1
Understanding the Learning CurveWelcome to @Vestinda new article about Learning Curve! We are delighted to share this insightful piece with our valued community on @TradingView ! At Vestinda, we believe in empowering traders with knowledge and tools to navigate the cryptocurrencies and futures trading. In this article, we will explore the concept of the learning curve and its relevance to the trading journey. Whether you are a novice trader or a seasoned professional, understanding the learning curve can be instrumental in your path to success. If you focus and invest time into a subject, you will eventually reach a level of mastery. The actual level clearly depends on the amount of invested time and to a significant extent on your inherent abilities to acquire the specific knowledge. I could probably spend a decade on quantum physics and not progress beyond the level of ‘enthusiastic beginner'. However, attaining mastery is seldom a smooth and linear journey. It is more like a curve in the mathematical sense, characterized by uneven ups and downs, reflecting the usual 'bumps in the road' that we all experience when dealing with challenging topics. There is a pattern in the process of learning something new (knowledge, skills, etc.), which was formulated by the American psychologist Albert Bandura. This pattern is depicted in the form of a graph known as the Bandura curve. The graph demonstrates the relationship between time (number of attempts), the level of human competence in what they are studying, and their expectations. If you have ever enthusiastically started a new training, holding high hopes for it, and then quietly gave up, blaming others or anything else, then you are not alone. To avoid repeating this in the future, it's important to understand how human psychology and the system work, and that each of us is part of this system. Below, we will provide recommendations on what to pay attention to. So, the Bandura curve shows the stages a person goes through when beginning to learn something new. 1. Clueless (You don't know what you don't know) When you first venture into trading cryptocurrencies and futures, you are essentially clueless about the intricacies of the market. The concepts, strategies, and tools may seem foreign and overwhelming. It's like staring at a vast landscape without a map, unsure of where to even begin. 2. Naively confident (You think you know, but still don't know what you don't know) As you begin your learning journey, you might gain some basic knowledge and techniques. This newfound understanding might lead to a sense of naively confident. You believe you have a handle on things, but in reality, there's a lot you're still unaware of, and the market can surprise you with unexpected turns. 3. Discouragingly realistic (You know what you don't know) With more experience, you come to a point of realization that there is much more to learn. The challenges and complexities of trading become evident, and you may face setbacks that test your resolve. It can be a discouraging phase as you grapple with the reality of how much you still need to learn. 4. Mastery achieved (You know it) Through persistence and a commitment to learning, you gradually achieve mastery in trading cryptocurrencies and futures. You've gained a comprehensive understanding of the market dynamics, developed effective strategies, and learned how to manage risks. You can now navigate the market with confidence and consistently make informed decisions. Remember: The learning curve in trading is a natural part of the process, and each stage brings its own valuable lessons. Don't be disheartened by challenges or setbacks; they are opportunities to grow and improve your trading skills. WHAT TO DO? ✅ Embrace the journey of learning and growth, recognizing that mastery takes time. ✅ Stay humble and open-minded, acknowledging that there is always more to learn. ✅ Be patient with yourself during the challenging phases and use them as motivation to improve. ✅ Keep refining your strategies and adapting to the ever-changing market conditions. Can you identify which stage you are currently in your cryptocurrency and futures trading journey? Remember, each stage brings you closer to becoming a proficient trader. We hope you found this article on understanding the learning curve in trading cryptocurrencies and futures helpful! If you have any thoughts, questions, or personal experiences related to the topic, we'd love to hear from you. Please share your feedback in the comments below. Your input is valuable to us and can help us create more content that resonates with your interests and needs. Thank you for being part of our community!
INDEX:ETHUSDEducation
by Vestinda
3
Volume price Volume price is my term meaning the average price for a certain traded volume in a certain period of time. As an example, I took the BTCUSD chart To find out at what level the largest volume is traded, there is a tool called "Fixed Volume Profile" FRVP (located on the sidebar, in the Tools for Measurement and Forecasting cell). Here I stretched it for the period from November 14, 2020 to August 03, 2023 POC the orange line in my case (it's so convenient for me) shows the same maximum volume, and if you put a horizontal line with a price display in its place, we will see the price of 16752.88 - this is the price of volume. That is, the largest volume was traded at this price. A fixed volume profile can be applied on any segments of the chart, for example, from high to low, or from low to low, or from high to high, or in the sideways. What does this give us? Firstly, we understand at what price large capital gained or gave away its position. Secondly, it forms the most powerful level for a certain time period (time frame). And finally, the volume has a price.
COINBASE:BTCUSDEducation
by InHoldOut
3
WHAT IS EXPECTATION IN TRADING✴️ What is expectation in trading? Every trader should be familiar with the concept of mathematical expectation, we will briefly discuss this aspect again. Take a look at the figure above. In the end, the total net profit (or loss) comes from both the frequency of profitable and losing positions (however many there are) and their average size. The goal of any market analysis, any strategy, is to try to have more profitable trades (and therefore fewer losing trades). And while entry point analysis can have its advantages, at the end of the day, we can't predict the future. The average size of profitable and losing positions, on the other hand, gives us much more information and, in fact, a very large degree of control. For if we take a risk in our position of, say, three percent, our average loss will not exceed minus three percent. And the only thing we have to do for that is to close positions when the risk gets to three percent or less. No forecasting or analysis is needed at all. Similarly, we can also increase the average size of our profitable positions by simply holding them (i.e., not closing them) and adding to them (i.e., opening more positions in that direction) as they bring us large profits. So, in the end, it's all about minimizing losses and maximizing profits. Going back to the figure above, this means we should focus on the mass of weights. Being profitable in trading over the long term, comes down to minimizing losses and allowing profits to grow. It's not about whether you act right or wrong - it's about how you manage your profits and losses. ✴️ Problems with mathematical expectation Mathematical expectation isn't hard to understand. And to help understand it, very simple analogies are often used, such as gambling: dice, roulette, or even the lottery. Thanks to expectation, it is easy to prove that all such games are ultimately losers if played for quite a long time. And here we come to the heart of the problem. The concept, or you could say the myth of "expectation of one's system". A more popular term for traders is "edge". Legend has it that you should have positive expectations of your trading system. But this is a futile endeavor because, unlike gambling, the system may not have, and probably does not have, a consistent percentage of profitable positions. After all, markets do not move randomly. Thus, in financial markets, we only know our historical frequency of profitable and losing positions, unlike in a dice game where we also know the upcoming expectation. The myth that we need to have positive expectations of our system before trusting it with our money has dire consequences. It feeds the belief that you need to have an edge (in terms of math expectation) to be profitable in the long run. It also feeds the unhelpful need for backtesting. Any system that has negative expectations and is naturally backed up by backtesting is discarded. Good systems are criticized because they may be out of sync with the markets for a while, i.e. not profitable for a while. And it comes down to adjusting the yield curve on historical data, i.e. over-optimization. What do traders do in search of a system with positive expectations? The same thing: they do not take into account the probability distribution in the measurement domain. And if Nassim Nicholas Taleb's Black Swan has taught us anything, it's that we simply can't do that. We can't apply measurements beyond the interval in which those measurements were made. And we certainly have to realize that we have to look at expectations as a whole. It is precisely not the probabilities that are killing us, it is the outcomes. And once again, even probabilities (and perhaps similar distributions) are not stable in financial markets. Markets are chaotic, fractal in nature, with exponentially changing behavior (and not always). ✴️ What can we do to improve our mathematical expectation? The good news is that when a trader starts thinking with his head instead of relying on expectations, he/she doesn't have to do anything to his "system". Trading expectations (as opposed to expectations of one's system) is simply using the knowledge that we have much more control over the size of our profit/loss (average size of profitable and losing positions) than we have over probability (frequency of profitable and losing positions). And, because we don't focus on historical expectations, trading expectations can work for us. By keeping losses small and increasing our profits (and adding to profitable positions), we gain true advantages. The following experiment was conducted: the simulator opened random positions, from which the expectation and net profit were calculated. This model averaged several million sets of 30 long positions during a bear market. The average net loss was -12 percent; only about one-third of all positions were profitable. Now, by simply opening the same positions, cutting the losses to minus three percent (using a stop loss) and at the same time adding to the profitable positions, we achieved an average net result for the same positions of 1.8 percent profit (on average in a falling market). So, by using expectations in our favor, we actually changed the values of expectations! Traders who believed that initially negative expectations were useless would never have been able to do this because they had abandoned the system from the start. This doesn't mean that losses can be turned into profits exactly, but in the long run expectation works by closing out losing positions and adding to profitable positions. But when looking at the possible history of trades on the chart in the past, traders are often fooling themselves. Thus, none of the trading systems are either profitable or unprofitable, they look that way only in relation to the method of position size management and money management applied. ✴️ Conclusion To summarize, it is one thing to see how a forex strategy has behaved in history, but to expect it to behave the same way in the future is another. Traders should focus less on testing on history and more on the current situation: to cut losses and even more on maximizing their profits and adding to profitable positions. Follow this rule long enough and you will experience the true power of mathematical expectation in Forex trading.
Education
by DeGRAM
6
My Trading Routine - Not that you care It’s no holy grain, but routine is crucial. You need to find what works vest for you. This way you’ll be able to streamline your trading activities. Here, I lift the curtain to reveal my daily trading routine — a blend of ritual, strategy, and discipline that helps me navigate the markets with confidence. My routine is not a magical formula for instant success, but a systematized approach that helps me get up and just get to it. Make Coffee First, the trading day starts with a good cup of coffee, lemon water and yoghurt and muesli. It’s not just about the caffeine kick, but also the ritual involved. Brewing coffee and the other bits, gives me time to mentally prepare for the day, clear my mind from distractions, and focus on the tasks ahead. The lemon water, kickstarts the stomach and neutralises the acids. Try it. It’s my simple, personal ritual that sets the tone for the rest of the day. Open My Charting Platform Once I’m caffeinated and alert, I log into my preferred charting platform. I use TradingView for the charts and a few trading platforms with the brokers. It’s essential to have a reliable, intuitive platform that aligns with your trading style and strategy. Over the years, I’ve customized my platform with specific tools and indicators that I regularly use, enabling efficient and focused analysis. As you’ve seen I have my customised indicators and setups ready to go. Analyse the Main Market Trends Trading bias is what sets the mood. Go onto your daily or weekly charts with different main indices. And jot down, on your trading platform whether you are. Long biased (Only looking for longs) Short biased (Only looking for sells) Neutral biased (Waiting for a breakout) This high-level analysis helps me understand the market’s overall mood and possible influencing factors. Also, I make a note of any significant events or releases scheduled for the day that might impact my trades. You can go to the TradingView Economic Calendar and check. Look for Trading Setups Next, I start scanning for potential trading setups. I use my pre-defined criteria and I look for opportunities that align with my trading strategy. Plug in Trading Levels After I’ve found potential setups and high probability trades. I determine my entry, stop-loss, take-profit levels and quantity to buy or sell for each trade. These levels are guided by my risk management rules and are non-negotiable. I use my pattern trading strategy accompanied with Smart Money Concepts. Execute Trades Finally, with all the analysis done and trading levels set. I just take the trade/s. This is where discipline really comes into play. Regardless of the market noise or sudden fluctuations, I stick to my plan. After all, successful trading is not about making impulsive decisions but about consistently following a well-thought-out strategy. So that’s it. There are a couple of other things, like analysing and re-evaluating the portfolio once a week and when to prepare for paying tax and possible withdraws and deposits. But this is more subjective and is determined in sporadic parts of the year, that changes each time. This is just a taste. Remember, a good trading routine is one that suits your personal style, strategy, and goals. So feel free to tweak, adjust, and make it your own.
TVC:SA40Education
by Timonrosso
Guard Your Funds: Only risk what you can afford to lose.🎉 Risk Management tip for Vesties and @TradingView community! 🚀 😲 We all know the saying "only risk what you can afford to lose," but do you know the powerful impact it can have on your trading journey? 🤔 In the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrency and futures trading, one fundamental principle stands as the cornerstone of profitable and sustainable trading journeys: Only risk what you can afford to lose. Embracing this essential concept is crucial for preserving capital, maintaining emotional stability, and cultivating a disciplined approach to risk management. In this article, we will delve into the significance of operating money and risk within the confines of one's financial capacity and explore the key pillars that underpin this approach. Understanding Risk Tolerance and Capital Allocation: 1. Assessing Individual Risk Tolerance: To truly understand one's risk tolerance and establish a robust risk management strategy, traders are encouraged to engage in a thought exercise that involves imagining potential losses in tangible terms. Visualize throwing money into the bin or burning it completely, purely to experience the feeling of losing money. This exercise may seem unconventional, but it serves a crucial purpose: it helps traders gauge their emotional response to monetary losses. During this exercise, consider the two extreme scenarios: the first being the largest amount of money you can lose without causing significant distress, and the second being the maximum amount of loss that would completely devastate you financially and emotionally. These two amounts represent your Fine Risk and Critical Risk , which reflects the sum you are willing and able to lose over a specific period of time without compromising your financial well-being. 👉 The next step involves breaking down the Fine Risk into smaller, manageable parts. 🔑 Divide the Fine Risk into 10 or even 20 equal parts, each representing the risk amount for every individual trade. This approach is designed to create a safety net for traders, especially when they encounter unfavorable market conditions. For instance, imagine a scenario where you face five consecutive losing trades. With each trade representing only a fraction of your Fine Risk, the cumulative loss remains relatively small compared to your risk capability, providing emotional resilience and the ability to continue trading with confidence. By splitting the Fine Risk into smaller portions, we can safeguard their capital and ensure that a string of losses does not result in irreversible damage to our trading accounts or emotional well-being. Additionally, this approach promotes a disciplined and structured trading mindset, encouraging us to adhere to their predefined risk management rules and avoid impulsive decisions based on emotions. Remember, risk management is not solely about avoiding losses but also about preserving the means to participate in the market over the long term. 2. Establishing a Risk-to-Reward Ratio: The risk-to-reward ratio is a critical metric that every trader must comprehend to develop a successful trading system. It is a representation of the potential risk taken in a trade relative to the potential reward. For a well-balanced and sustainable approach to trading, it is essential to ensure that the risk-to-reward ratio is greater than 1:1.10. A risk-to-reward ratio of 1:1.10 implies that for every unit of risk taken, the trader expects a potential reward of 1.10 units. This ratio serves as a safety measure, ensuring that over time, the profits generated from winning trades will outweigh the losses incurred from losing trades. While there is a popular notion that the risk-to-reward ratio should ideally be 1:3, what truly matters is that the ratio remains above the 1:1.10 mark. Maintaining a risk-to-reward ratio of at least 1:1.10 is beneficial for several reasons. Firstly, it allows traders to cover their losses in the long term. Even with a series of losing trades, the accumulated profits from winning trades will offset the losses, allowing traders to continue trading without significant setbacks. Secondly, a risk-to-reward ratio higher than 1:1.10, combined with proper risk management and a well-executed trading system, enables traders to accumulate profits over time. Consistently achieving a slightly better reward than the risk taken can lead to substantial gains in the long run. 3. Determining Appropriate Position Sizes: Once you have a clear understanding of your risk amount and risk-to-reward ratio, you can proceed to calculate appropriate position sizes for each trade. To do this, you can use a simple formula: Position Size = (Risk Amount per Trade / Stop Loss) * 100% Let's take an example to illustrate this calculation: Example: Risk Amount per Trade: $100 Risk-to-Reward Ratio: 1:2 Stop Loss: -4.12% Take Profit: +8.26% Using the formula: Position Size = ($100 / -4.12%) * 100% Position Size ≈ $2427.18 In this example, your calculated position size is approximately $2427.18. This means that for this particular trade, you would allocate a position size of approximately $2427.18 to ensure that your risk exposure remains at $100. After executing the trade, let's say the trade turned out to be profitable, and you achieved a profit of $200. This outcome is a result of adhering to a well-calculated position size that aligns with your risk management strategy. By determining appropriate position sizes based on your risk tolerance and risk-to-reward ratio, you can effectively control your exposure to the market. This approach helps you maintain consistency in risk management and enhances your ability to manage potential losses while allowing your profits to compound over time. Emotions and Psychology in Risk Management: A. The Impact of Emotions on Trading Decisions: Emotions can significantly influence trading decisions, often leading to suboptimal outcomes. Traders must recognize the impact of emotions such as fear, greed, and excitement on their decision-making processes. Emotional biases can cloud judgment and result in impulsive actions, which can be detrimental to overall trading performance. B. Recognizing and Managing Fear and Greed: Fear and greed are two dominant emotions that can disrupt a trader's ability to make rational choices. By developing self-awareness and recognizing emotional triggers, traders can gain better control over their reactions. Implementing techniques to manage fear and greed, such as setting predefined entry and exit points, can help traders navigate turbulent market conditions. C. Developing a Disciplined Trading Mindset: A disciplined trading mindset is the bedrock of successful risk management. This involves adhering to a well-defined trading plan that outlines risk management rules and strategies. By staying committed to the plan and maintaining a long-term perspective, traders can resist impulsive actions and maintain discipline during times of market volatility. D. Techniques for Avoiding Impulsive and Emotional Trading: To avoid impulsive and emotional trading, traders can employ various techniques. Implementing cooling-off periods before making trade decisions allows traders to gain clarity before acting. Seeking support from trading communities or mentors provides valuable insights and helps traders stay grounded. Utilizing automated trading systems can reduce emotional interference and ensure trades are executed based on predefined criteria. In the world of cryptocurrency and futures trading, the fundamental principle of "only risk what you can afford to lose" remains the cornerstone of successful trading. Embracing this concept is essential for preserving capital, maintaining emotional stability, and cultivating a disciplined approach to risk management. Understanding individual risk tolerance and breaking down total risk into smaller portions allows traders to navigate unfavorable market conditions with resilience. Maintaining a risk-to-reward ratio above 1:1.10 ensures that profits outweigh losses over time, while determining appropriate position sizes enables effective risk control. Emotions play a significant role in trading decisions, and managing fear and greed empowers traders to make rational choices. Employing techniques to avoid impulsive trading, like cooling-off periods and seeking support, reinforces a disciplined trading mindset. In conclusion, adhering to the principle of only risking what you can afford to lose leads to sustainable success in the dynamic trading world. By implementing effective risk management practices, traders enhance their chances of achieving profitability and longevity in their trading journeys. 📝👋 Feedback is super important to us! 😊 We would absolutely love to hear your thoughts and comments about the article. 🧐 Did you find the information helpful and well-explained? 🤔 Your feedback means a lot to us and will help us improve our content to provide better insights in the future. 😇 Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts! 🙏 We're excited to hear from you! 💬
INDEX:BTCUSDEducation
by Vestinda