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ebay is on sale 🛒Hello TradingView Family / Fellow Traders. This is Richard, also known as theSignalyst. 📈 EBAY has exhibited an overall bullish trend , trading above the orange and blue trendlines. At present, EBAY is undergoing a correction phase and it is currently approaching a strong support zone 30 - 34 🏹 Thus, the highlighted red circle is a strong area to look for buy setups as it is the intersection of the green support and lower blue and orange trendlines acting as a non-horizontal support. 📚 As per my trading style: As #EBAY approaches the lower red circle zone, I will be looking for bullish reversal setups (like a double bottom pattern, trendline break , and so on...) 📚 Always follow your trading plan regarding entry, risk management, and trade management. Good luck! All Strategies Are Good; If Managed Properly! ~Rich
NASDAQ:EBAYLong
by TheSignalyst
3
1INCHUSDT - fear zone, return to the channel, growth potential1inch - is a decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator that combines multiple DEXs into a single platform, aiming to provide users with the most efficient routes for swaps across all platforms. 📍 CoinMarketCap : #160 📍 Twitter(X) : 1.3M The coin has already been listed on exchanges during the distribution phase of the cycle and was partially sold off in waves. Then, in line with the overall market, it declined to more reasonable accumulation prices, shaking out small investors and those who entered positions on positive news. The price has been moving within a horizontal channel for a couple of years, and the channel’s percentage range reflects the coin’s liquidity. Currently, the coin is in a fear zone, at its lowest price levels. In moments like this, very few people have funds left to accumulate positions, as they’ve already been trapped by optimistic bloggers and a positive news background earlier. Many were wiped out recently due to a breakdown and consolidation below the previous support of the inner channel, and now there's emptiness and fear below. What’s happening now is an attempt to return back into the inner channel. If this zone holds, the channel targets may be realized. Resistance zones where the price may react are marked on the chart. Potential final downside wicks are also indicated. It’s important to allocate funds wisely for position building and use proper percentage distribution, according to your own experience! ______ 📌 Not financial advice. Observing structure and recurring phases. Operate within your strategy and with an awareness of risks.
Long
by KECapital
Multi-Time Frame Analysis (MTF) — Explained SimplyWant to level up your trading decisions? Mastering Multi-Time Frame Analysis helps you see the market more clearly and align your trades with the bigger picture. Here’s how to break it down: 🔹 What is MTF Analysis? It’s the process of analyzing a chart using different time frames to understand market direction and behavior more clearly. 👉 Example: You spot a trade setup on the 15m chart, but you confirm trend and structure using the 1H and Daily charts. 🔹 Why Use It? ✅ Avoids tunnel vision ✅ Aligns your trades with the larger trend ✅ Confirms or filters out weak setups ✅ Helps you find strong support/resistance zones across time frames 🔹 The 3-Level MTF Framework Use this to structure your chart analysis effectively: Higher Time Frame (HTF) → Trend Direction & Key Levels 📅 (e.g., Daily or Weekly) Mid Time Frame (MTF) → Structure & Confirmation 🕐 (e.g., 4H or 1H) Lower Time Frame (LTF) → Entry Timing ⏱ (e.g., 15m or 5m) 🚀 If you’re not using MTF analysis, you might be missing critical market signals. Start implementing it into your strategy and notice the clarity it brings. 💬 Drop a comment if you want to see live trade examples using this method!
TVC:DJIEducation
by GonzooTrading
1
Xrp - New all time highs will come next!Xrp - CRYPTO:XRPUSD - is preparing for new all time highs: (click chart above to see the in depth analysis👆🏻) Xrp has clearly been trading sideways for the past 8 years. Meanwhile, market structure is respected perfectly and it seems to be just a matter of time until Xrp will create new all time highs. With the recent bullish break and retest, this scenario becomes even more likely. Levels to watch: $3.0 Keep your long term vision! Philip (BasicTrading)
CRYPTO:XRPUSDLong
by basictradingtv
12
EURUSD Weekly Analysis (MMC) – Bearish Path to Target Zone📈 Market Narrative – Understanding EURUSD's Path with MMC The EURUSD pair is currently navigating a critical phase in its macro price structure, aligning closely with the Mind Market Concept (MMC) methodology — a trading framework rooted in institutional price behavior, psychological arcs, and structured market mapping. This chart reveals a story of accumulation, expansion, manipulation, and rebalancing — classic smart money behavior playing out on the higher timeframe. The current move is not just price action — it's a strategic delivery of price toward imbalance, guided by volume vacuums, liquidity zones, and engineered traps. 🧩 Phase-by-Phase Technical Analysis 🔷 1. Arc Accumulation Zone – The Beginning of Institutional Positioning In the latter half of 2024, EURUSD entered a rounded arc formation, which marks a textbook accumulation phase. This "bowl-like" curve represents gradual absorption of sell-side liquidity by institutions. The lows became progressively higher, indicating demand stepping in while supply weakened. Volume during this time was suppressed — another smart money tactic to accumulate without causing price spikes. 📌 Why This Matters: Arcs often precede explosive breakouts, particularly when aligned with time-based liquidity cycles (quarterly/yearly rebalancing). This zone gave birth to the breakout that followed. 🔷 2. The Central Zone – Consolidation Before Expansion Once the arc base was complete, price broke out impulsively, then pulled back into what is labeled the Central Zone. This zone acts as a mid-range liquidity pocket — where orders are stacked and reaccumulation occurs. It also became the launchpad for the final markup wave that tapped the previous target around 1.1250. 🔍 This move was the realignment phase, where smart money took price above key highs to: Hit their internal targets. Trap breakout traders. Induce euphoria before distribution. 🔷 3. Major BOS – Break of Macro Structure The breakout through 1.1150–1.1200 confirmed a Major Break of Structure (BOS). This BOS acted as a signal for: Trend reversal confirmation for many retail traders. A "green light" to buy — which was anticipated and exploited by institutions. But here’s the twist: Price rejected the SR Interchange Zone (support turned resistance), signaling that the breakout was engineered to trap liquidity. 🔷 4. Distribution & Manipulation – The Trap Layer The chart clearly shows two critical supply areas: Minor Resistance (around 1.1400s) Major Resistance (around 1.1550–1.1600s) Price briefly approached these zones but failed to hold, forming a complex distribution range. This is where: Smart money distributed their long positions. Retail buyers got trapped. Volume increased during sell-side preparation. 📌 The rejection from these zones sent price into a clean markdown, forming lower highs and confirming the bearish structure mapping. 🔷 5. Structural Mapping – Downtrend Control Price action is now clearly in a bearish delivery phase, as shown by: Lower highs & lower lows Repeated rejections from minor resistance Large red candles with little retracement (showing momentum) This phase is often misunderstood by retail traders. But within MMC, it’s identified as the delivery to imbalance — a controlled descent into unmitigated demand. 🔷 6. Target + Reversal Zone – Where the Real Opportunity Begins We are approaching the most important area on the chart: 🟡 Target + Reversal Zone (around 1.0950–1.1000) This zone is not randomly drawn: It's the origin of the arc breakout, a high-volume node. It's a discounted price level where institutions may re-engage. It’s untapped demand from the earlier accumulation — meaning no major reaction has occurred here yet. If price slows down here, forms a liquidity sweep, or gives a bullish engulfing on the lower timeframe — this could be the reversal point. But: If price slices through with strong momentum, it may signal macro weakness, opening room to test the 1.0800 region. 🧭 Trade Plan & Execution Guide Setup Type Actionable Guidance 📉 Bearish Pullback Entry Short entries near 1.1300–1.1350 with stop above minor resistance 🟡 Demand Reversal Watch Wait for reaction in 1.0950–1.1000, assess volume & candle response 📊 Structure Confirmation Use lower timeframe BOS for entry alignment 🛡️ Risk Management Keep risk below 1% per trade, avoid chasing mid-zone prices 💬 Key Takeaways EURUSD has completed its accumulation → expansion → manipulation cycle. We are now entering the rebalancing phase, where the market returns to fair value (demand). Smart money flow is visible — from engineered highs to controlled selloffs. The Target + Reversal Zone will likely dictate the next macro direction.
Short
by GoldMasterTrades
1
XAGUSD Weekly Technical Analysis Breakdown (MMC Style) + Target📈 Chart Summary: The chart shows the price action of Silver (XAG/USD) on the daily timeframe, capturing a significant shift in market sentiment. This analysis is based on the MMC (Market Maker Cycle) concept and a combination of Smart Money Concepts, Pennant Structure, and Volume Contraction patterns. Over the past weeks, XAGUSD has transitioned from accumulation and markup to distribution and markdown, suggesting that smart money has exited long positions and is now pushing price toward discount zones for future reaccumulation. 🔍 Detailed Breakdown: 🔹 1. Major Resistance Area – The Selling Origin At the top of the chart, we see a major resistance zone near $35–$36, which acted as a structural ceiling for months. Each time price approached this area, sellers stepped in aggressively, rejecting price and creating long wicks. This level represents institutional supply—where big players offload positions, often leaving a liquidity trail behind for later use. 🔹 2. Pennant Formation + Volume Contraction – Classic Distribution From late April to mid-May, Silver formed a pennant structure, a well-known consolidation pattern. What's special here is the volume contraction—a subtle clue that buyers are drying up while sellers prepare for a large move. This is a classic Wyckoff distribution behavior: Buyers are lured in as price moves in a tight range. Breakout traders enter early expecting a bullish continuation. Institutions trap liquidity before dumping price into inefficiency. The mini Break of Structure (BOS) to the upside acted as a false breakout, perfectly engineered to trap liquidity above the pennant. 🔹 3. Structural Breakdown – Momentum Shifts Bearish Once the trap was complete, price reversed with strong momentum, breaking past key supports and violating internal structure. The label "Structural Analysis" marks the beginning of this break in market structure, confirming the change in character. This shift aligns with Smart Money’s "Manipulation → Distribution → Expansion" logic. We also note how price broke below the SR-interchange zone, where support became resistance—a powerful reversal confirmation. 🔹 4. Target + Next Reversal Zone – The Magnet Currently, Silver is headed toward the $29–$28 zone, highlighted in red as the "Target + Next Reversal" area. This level has high confluence: Acts as a previous QFL (Quasimodo Failure Level). Has unmitigated demand. Matches with earlier lows where smart money likely accumulated positions. Here, we can expect either a strong bounce or short-term consolidation before the next directional move. 📌 Confluence Zones: Key Zone Significance $35–$36 Major Resistance (Supply / Exit zone) $33.5 Mini BOS & Liquidity Trap Area $31.8 – $32.5 Structural Break Zone (Old Demand Broken) $29 – $28 Target + Reversal (High Confluence Zone) 🧠 Smart Money Perspective: This entire sequence is not random—it’s engineered. Institutions: Collected orders at the bottom. Pushed price up to resistance. Consolidated in a pennant to build liquidity. Triggered a false breakout to trap late buyers. Dumped aggressively, targeting previous lows for re-entry. This is the Market Maker Cycle in action — and we’re in the Distribution to Markdown phase right now. 🎯 Trading Plan: Short-Term Bias: Bearish until $29–$28 is reached. Swing Traders: Look for signs of reversal in the $28–$29 zone (bullish engulfing, FVG fill, or demand reactivation). Day Traders: Watch for pullbacks to the $32.5–$33 resistance zone to enter continuation shorts. 🧵 Final Thoughts: This is a textbook example of how Smart Money manipulates structure, traps liquidity, and moves price in phases. Patterns like pennants, BOS, and SR flips, when combined with volume and context, give us clear directional bias. If you're still chasing the breakout without understanding the setup behind it, you're trading against those who engineered the move. Understand the structure — or get trapped by it.
OANDA:XAGUSDShort
by GoldMasterTrades
Understanding Market StructureIn this video, I break down market structure in a simple and easy-to-digest way, helping you understand how to identify whether the market is in an uptrend or downtrend. Recognizing market direction is a key skill for any trader, it allows you to trade in alignment with price action and make more confident, higher-probability decisions. ✅ If you're new to trading or want to sharpen your edge, this video will give you the insights needed to read market trends more clearly. 📈 Hope you find value in this breakdown! 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to support the channel and stay tuned for more educational content.
TVC:DJIEducation
by GonzooTrading
NQ Breakdown Plan: 3 Targets, 1 Setup, No Chasing🧠 NQ Short Plan – NY Open Game Plan Price has pulled back into a key structure zone, and I’m watching closely for a sell setup during the first two hours of the New York session tomorrow. 📌 My trade plan is simple: I want a solid pullback first — not chasing here. If I get a clean sell trigger (candle confirmation or momentum flush), I’m in. Break-even gets locked in once we break the 21,349 area. From there, I’ll take profits in three stages and trail the stop behind price if we get momentum. 🔐 Break-Even Lock: 21,349 ✅ TP #1 – 21,200 ✅ TP #2 – 21,050 ✅ TP #3 – 20,800 (final leg if sellers step in hard) The rising trendline break could be the domino. If it cracks, we roll. But if bulls defend again, no trade — discipline first. 📅 Session Focus: Only trading this setup if it unfolds in the first 2 hours of NY open. After that, I’m out. No chasing. No revenge. Just execution. 💬 Let me know if you’re watching this level too — or if you see something different. Always open to alternate perspectives.
CME_MINI:MNQM2025Short
by natron
1
Nvidia - The bullish consolidation flag!Nvidia - NASDAQ:NVDA - is still quite bullish: (click chart above to see the in depth analysis👆🏻) After Nvidia retested a major horizontal support just last month, we witnessed an extremely strong bullish reversal candle which resulted in a strong +50% rally. Considering the bullish flag consolidation, a breakout is much more likely, but not in the immediate future. Levels to watch: $150 Keep your long term vision! Philip (BasicTrading)
NASDAQ:NVDALong
by basictradingtv
24
Apple - Please look at this chart!Apple - NASDAQ:AAPL - is just wonderful: (click chart above to see the in depth analysis👆🏻) Last month, Apple created a quite strong bullish rejection wick of about +25%. It was actually no surprise at all, because market structure was perfectly pushing price higher. Following the bullish break and retest pattern, new all time highs will most likely follow. Levels to watch: $200, $300 Keep your long term vision! Philip (BasicTrading)
NASDAQ:AAPLLong
by basictradingtv
11
Bitcoin - Approaching the all time high!Bitcoin - CRYPTO:BTCUSD - will break out again: (click chart above to see the in depth analysis👆🏻) It has been quite some time since we saw such a strong move on Bitcoin. But finally - not totally unexpected to be honest - Bitcoin is following its destiny and about to create another new all time high. Patience is key and strategy, risk and mindset will help you master the volatility. Levels to watch: $100.000 Keep your long term vision! Philip (BasicTrading)
CRYPTO:BTCUSDLong
by basictradingtv
20
Just a Thought: What If the Big Bull Run Starts Next February?Chart: SOLUSDT Perpetual (1W) Let’s play devil’s advocate for a second… 📉 What if: The most recent pullback from Solana’s all-time high wasn’t just a dip to find support, but a high timeframe market structure break (MSS)? We wicked right into the Point of Control (POC) at $126, a critical level going back to Solana’s inception. Many saw that as a liquidity sweep, which it is, but what if that break was confirmation of a shift in the macro structure? Since then, we’ve seen a corrective rally, and as of now, price is approaching the golden pocket (0.618–0.65) around the $200 region coupled with time Fib confluence around June 25. ⚪ The ABC Hypothesis: There’s a clean potential for an (A)-(B)-(C) correction. If the market can’t push through the $200 resistance in June, we could see a dragged out move down into the 1:1 extension, which interestingly aligns with key monthly naked POCs (MNPOCs) at $73 and $41, and specifically the 1:1 at $49 (highlighted on the chart for September 25). That would create a textbook ABC correction, where: • A = drop from ATH to MSS • B = golden pocket retracement • C = 1:1 extension, sweeping long-term liquidity 📅 What if the real bull run doesn’t start until Feb 2026? Everyone’s calling for the big breakout this year… but what if we need one last washout to fully reset? That timing aligns eerily well with early Q1 2026, after a final leg down. Chart Legend: • ✅ Green line = current price • 🔴 POC = Point of Control (macro volume node) • ⚪ White lines = ABC structure • 🔵 Blue verticals = time-based Fibonacci • 🟡 Golden Pocket = 0.618–0.65 retracement • 🟣 MNPOC Levels = untested monthly points of control Just a theory. Not advice. DYOR. What do you think? Could the real reset be coming?
by turnandshoot
2
BTCUSD Double Tap Into OB Before Massive Sell-Off! 2,000+ PipsHere’s why this could be one of the cleanest bearish setups of the week based on institutional flow and price action: 🚨 Step 1: Liquidity Engineering in Full Effect We’ve got multiple areas where price was engineered to grab liquidity — clearly visible with those highlighted zones. Bitcoin pumped into a Strong High, tagging liquidity above a key trendline while respecting an internal parallel channel. This move was not random. It was a textbook liquidity sweep. 🔁 Step 2: Order Block + 70.5% Fib Confluence After the sweep, price retraced precisely into a bearish Order Block that overlaps perfectly with the 70.5% Fibonacci level — a hidden gem Smart Money loves to use for optimal entries. It’s the sniper zone. This is where the first rejection came in, marking the start of bearish intent. ⚠️ Step 3: Break of Structure + Weak Low Exposed As price dropped, it broke back under a weak low, confirming shift in market structure. This is your Change of Character (ChoCh) — the moment sellers regain control. We’re now seeing retracement candles struggling to push above the OB/Fib zone. Rejection here confirms the setup. 🎯 Target Zones Breakdown: ✅ TP1 - Weak low around 110,200 ✅ TP2 - -27% Extension (~109,500) ✅ TP3 - -62% Fib extension (109,268) 🚀 Extended Target - Possible sweep of Sell Side Liquidity all the way to 108,000–107,500 This is a potential 2000+ pip move if the full extension plays out. 🧠 Market Psychology in Play: Institutions love to trap traders long after major breakouts. That last pump into the high? It wasn’t retail demand — it was liquidity generation. Now that they’ve swept the highs, they're driving price down to rebalance and mitigate. Every highlighted zone on this chart? It’s a Smart Money footprint. 📌 Entry Game Plan: Watch how price behaves around the current OB zone (111,250–111,618). If price rejects and flips back under the midpoint (111,116), that’s your trigger. Enter with tight SL above 111,750 and aim for TP1, TP2, and trail the rest to TP3 or lower. 📈 Risk Management Reminder: Set your SL above structure. Don’t overleverage — this is a clean setup, but patience is 🔑. Let price come to you, not the other way around. ✍️ Final Thoughts: This BTCUSD setup screams Smart Money — we’ve got: Liquidity grabs ✅ Clean OB + Fib confluence ✅ ChoCh + structural rejection ✅ Strong R:R with multiple targets ✅ This might be the move to catch before the weekend liquidity sweep. 💬 Comment "BTC MOVE" if you’re watching this with me! 🔁 Tag your trading fam who needs to see this breakdown!
CRYPTO:BTCUSDShort
by ChartNinjas88
FILUSDT — the formation is repeating, the structure is familiar.Filecoin(FIL) - is a decentralized storage system with the goal of "storing humanity's most important information." During its initial coin offering (ICO) in 2017, the project raised $205 million. The launch was initially planned for mid-2019, but the mainnet launch date was postponed until block 148,888, which occurred on October 15, 2020. 📍 CoinMarketCap : #50 📍 Twitter(X) : 667.3K 🔍 What I observe: I’ve added the full trading history to the chart for better understanding (the chart on exchanges is cut off). The coin is liquid. I also added the prices for the public and private offerings. There’s a large horizontal channel, or more specifically, a channel within a channel, which has been active for about 1111 days. After another drop, a descending wedge formed, and now we are witnessing a breakout of its resistance (a retest is possible). These patterns are ones I regularly track and trade, based on personal experience accumulated over the years and my strategy. 📊 I’ve plotted the nearest resistances and target prices with movement percentage calculations. 💭 It’s quite possible that this formation in the lower part of the wedge, coinciding with the area of lows on the support of the outer channel, was used to gather liquidity and shake out weak hands. I also want to point out the large wicks in this zone - a characteristic pattern for accumulation points and subsequent reversals. ______ 📌 Not financial advice. Observing structure and recurring phases. Operate within your strategy and with an awareness of risks.
Long
by KECapital
2
Gold - This is still clearly not over!Gold - TVC:GOLD - just needs a moment to breathe: (click chart above to see the in depth analysis👆🏻) It is just incredible how Gold has been rallying lately. Just over the past 1.5 years, Gold is up another +80% and is creating new all time highs every month. Since these strong rallies continue a lot longer than most people think, Gold still has significant upside potential. Levels to watch: $3.500, $4.000 Keep your long term vision! Philip (BasicTrading)
TVC:GOLDLong
by basictradingtv
12
Market Structure Shift Meaning and Use in ICT TradingMarket Structure Shift Meaning and Use in ICT Trading In ICT (Inner Circle Trader) trading, understanding Market Structure Shifts (MSS) is crucial for accurately interpreting market trends and making informed trading decisions. This article delves into the significance of MSS, its distinct indicators, and how it integrates with other trading elements like Breaks of Structure and Changes of Character. Understanding Breaks of Structure and Change of Character Comprehending the dynamics of Breaks of Structure (BOS) and Change of Character (CHoCH) can be crucial for analysing market trends. A Break of Structure occurs when price levels move beyond established support or resistance areas, indicating a potential continuation or acceleration of the current trend. For example, in an uptrend, a BOS is identified when prices break above a previous resistance level, suggesting further upward movement. Conversely, a Change of Character signifies a possible shift in the market's direction. This occurs when the price action breaks against the prevailing trend, challenging the recent high or low points that served as market barriers. A CHoCH often raises a red flag about the sustainability of the current trend. For instance, in a sustained uptrend, a CHoCH would be marked by a significant downward breach that violates a previous low point, hinting at a weakening of bullish momentum. Both BOS and CHoCH are pivotal in the ICT (Inner Circle Trader) methodology, where they are used to gauge market sentiment and potential shifts in trend dynamics. Traders monitor these patterns to adjust their strategies, whether to capitalise on the continuation signalled by a BOS or prepare for a trend reversal suggested by a CHoCH. What Is a Market Structure Shift? MSS, meaning a Market Structure Shift, is an indicator of a significant change in the prevailing trend, marked by a series of patterns that suggest a reversal is imminent. An ICT MSS is more than a simple Change of Character (CHoCH); it includes additional signals that strengthen the case for a directional change. The process begins with a shift in market structure that fails to sustain the ongoing trend. For example, during an uptrend, the market might fail to make a new higher high, instead forming a lower high. This initial deviation raises a caution flag about the trend’s strength. The confirmation of an MSS in trading occurs when there is a decisive break of a significant swing point, accompanied by a strong impulse move that deeply penetrates through this point, known as a displacement. This displacement is critical—it’s not merely a slight breach but a robust move that clearly indicates a shift. In essence, an MSS signals that the current market momentum has not only paused but is likely reversing. For traders, this is a pivotal moment: the lower highs in an uptrend or the higher lows in a downtrend prior to the break suggest that a new opposite trend is starting to take shape. How to Use a Market Structure Shift in Trading An MSS ultimately serves as a directional tool. It helps traders understand when a potential trend reversal is underway, enabling them to align their strategies with the new market direction. To effectively use an MSS in trading, traders often follow these steps: - Observing Current Market Structure: They start by analysing the existing trend direction and key price levels. Understand whether the market is in an uptrend, downtrend, or sideways movement by identifying patterns of higher highs and higher lows or lower highs and lower lows. - Watching for a Break in Key Levels: The core of an MSS is the break of an important high or low, combined with a sharp price movement that breaches a significant swing point (displacement). - Confirming with News Releases: MSS often coincides with major economic announcements or news releases that can affect market sentiment significantly. For example, if there's a report indicating unexpectedly high US inflation rates, and this correlates with a sharp downward movement in EURUSD, it provides additional confirmation of the MSS. A stronger dollar against the euro, in this case, would signal a clear shift in market direction towards favouring the dollar. By recognising these elements, traders can more confidently anticipate and adapt to changes in market direction. A well-identified MSS not only indicates a pause in the current trend but also the establishment of a new trend. Using Market Structure Shifts With Other ICT Components Using Market Structure Shifts with other Inner Circle Trader methodology components like break of structure, order blocks, and fair value gaps may enhance a trader's ability to interpret and react to market dynamics. Integrating MSS with ICT Market Structure An MSS identifies a potential reversal in the market’s direction. When an MSS occurs, it often leads to the formation of a new high-low range in the direction of the new trend. For example, if a bearish MSS results in a new lower high and lower low, traders can watch for a BOS of this range. A retracement back inside of the new range can signal a decent area to search for an entry to ride the trend that’s just beginning. Utilising Order Blocks and Fair Value Gaps However, there are scenarios where the price doesn’t establish a new high-low range but instead returns to the area where the original displacement occurred. This displacement often leaves behind a fair value gap and an order block. - Fair Value Gap: This is a price range that the market skips over quickly during a displacement, leaving it untested by typical market trading. It often acts like a vacuum, drawing the price back to fill in the gap at a later stage. - Order Block: An order block is typically a consolidation area that precedes a strong price move and is considered a footprint left by institutional traders. It represents levels where significant buying or selling occurred, potentially acting as support or resistance in future price movements. If the price returns to fill a fair value gap and enters the order block, this scenario can provide a potent setup for a reversal. Traders might look for confirmatory signals at these levels to enter trades that anticipate the market returning to its previous course or extending the reversal initiated by the MSS. The Bottom Line The insights provided on MSS and its application within the ICT trading framework can be instrumental for any trader seeking to navigate the complexities of the market effectively. To put these strategies into practice and potentially improve your trading outcomes, practice a lot and learn more about ICT trading. FAQs What Is a Market Structure Shift? A Market Structure Shift (MSS) indicates a potential reversal in market trends, marked initially by a lower high in an uptrend or a higher low in a downtrend, followed by a displacement—a significant and rapid price movement that decisively breaks through a key market level. How to Identify Market Structure Shift? Identifying an MSS involves observing for early signs of trend weakening (lower highs or higher lows) and waiting for a subsequent displacement that confirms the shift. This displacement should significantly penetrate a key swing point, clearly indicating a new direction in market momentum. What Is the ICT Method of Trading? The ICT (Inner Circle Trader) method of trading is a comprehensive approach that utilises various trading concepts such as market structure, order blocks, and fair value gaps, focusing on how institutional traders influence the market. It emphasises understanding and leveraging these components to align trading strategies with probable market movements. What Is the Difference Between MSS and BOS in ICT? In ICT, a Market Structure Shift (MSS) refers to a potential trend reversal, confirmed by a lower high/higher low followed by a displacement. A Break of Structure (BOS), however, simply indicates the continuation or acceleration of the current trend without necessarily suggesting a reversal, marked by the breach of a key high or low point within the ongoing trend direction. This article represents the opinion of the Companies operating under the FXOpen brand only. It is not to be construed as an offer, solicitation, or recommendation with respect to products and services provided by the Companies operating under the FXOpen brand, nor is it to be considered financial advice.
Education
by FXOpen
Bitcoin - All time highs will come next!Bitcoin - CRYPTO:BTCUSD - prepares a significant move: (click chart above to see the in depth analysis👆🏻) Over the past couple of months, we basically only saw sideways price action on Bitcoin. However, this does not mean, that Bitcoin is now slowing down; actually the opposite is true and Bitcoin is setting up for a major move higher. New all time highs will come very soon. Levels to watch: $100.000 Keep your long term vision! Philip (BasicTrading)
CRYPTO:BTCUSDLong
by basictradingtv
48
SMC Trap = Clean CHoCH + OB Long, Targeting Liquidity Sweep!We’re tracking a textbook Smart Money Concept (SMC) long setup on EURJPY, 30M timeframe, with clear structure shift and clean OB entry. Here's the full breakdown for traders: 🔄 Market Structure Shift: Major bearish trend visible from previous candles. Sharp rejection followed by a Change of Character (CHoCH) indicating possible bullish reversal. 🧱 Order Block Zone: Price swept liquidity to the downside and tapped into a marked Bullish Order Block at 162.195–162.266. Entry triggered within this OB zone, with tight risk placement below Strong Low. 🔁 Entry Setup: Entry: Inside OB at 162.266 Stop Loss: Just below the OB at 162.195 (Strong Low protected) TP1: 70.50% retracement near 162.650 TP2: Full Buy Side Liquidity sweep @ 162.768 (Weak High Targeted) 🧮 RRR (Risk-to-Reward): Approximate RRR: 1:6+ — High probability trade if market structure follows through. 🧲 Key Levels Highlighted: 🔹 CHoCH confirms shift to bullish 🔹 OB Zone: High confluence with liquidity grab + candle imbalance 🔹 Buy Side Liquidity: Obvious target for institutions 🔹 Weak High: Ready to be taken out 📈 What To Watch For: Bullish continuation towards 162.768 Strong impulsive move breaking above minor resistance Potential re-entries on lower TF OBs (5M–15M) 🧠 Pro Tip for Traders: Don’t chase—wait for CHoCH + OB confirmation combo. This type of setup works best when confluence aligns: OB + CHoCH + liquidity sweep = 🔥
Long
by ChartNinjas88
2
Supply Zone Rejection & BOS Confirm Downtrend ContinuationAfter a clean shift in structure marked by a CHoCH and subsequent BOS, price retraced into a clear supply zone—offering a high-probability short setup. Here's how the setup unfolded: 🧠 Trade Rationale Break of Structure (BOS): Price broke below a key higher low, confirming a bearish structure. Change of Character (CHoCH): Signaled the end of bullish momentum earlier in the sequence. Supply Zone: Price retraced into a well-defined supply area (aligned with imbalance and prior support turned resistance). Entry: Short taken as price tapped into the supply and failed to make a new high—further confirmed by a lower timeframe CHoCH. Target: Aiming for the next BOS level below, aligning with clean equal lows/liquidity draw. 🔍 Key Concepts Highlighted Structure-based trading with CHoCH and BOS labeling. Supply zone entries based on price action confirmation. Risk-to-reward driven decision-making (tight SL above supply, TP near next demand). 💬 What do you think? Do you wait for confirmation within supply, or enter at touch? Let’s discuss—drop your thoughts and feedback!
Short
by johnkhawaja
USDCHF 30M | Fair Value Gap Sell Setup Inside Bearish Channel📊 USD/CHF Smart Money Breakdown — May 16, 2025 Here’s a clean SMC-driven setup where price respects the bearish order flow, taps a Fair Value Gap (FVG) and rejects right at liquidity inducement levels. Let’s break it down 👇 🔍 1. Context Price is respecting a descending channel structure Clean internal liquidity run up into: ✅ FVG zone from prior imbalance ✅ Top of bearish channel trendline This is a classic liquidity sweep before expansion lower 🎯 2. Entry Plan Entry zone: 0.8375–0.8391 (FVG zone shaded in red) Stop loss: Just above 0.8391 (invalidates FVG zone) Target zone: 🟢 TP1 → 0.8340 (minor inefficiency fill) 🟢 TP2 → 0.8327 (liquidity resting at the low) ➡️ RR ratio is about 1:3 on full target — clean sniper range! 📉 3. Smart Money Logic Retail likely triggered buy orders into that FVG zone Institutions tap FVG for premium entry Price already printing rejection wicks — early signs of displacement Watch for confirmation via: Bearish engulfing candle close Break of minor bullish structure on 5m ⚠️ Risk Notes: Watch out for USD fundamental news that might cause a fakeout spike Let price confirm breakdown before stacking entries 💬 Do you trust the FVG? Or think price will smash through? 🧠 Drop your confluence in the comments below and follow @ChartNinjas88 for precision setups like this every day.
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by ChartNinjas88
S&P500 - The bottom we have been waiting for!The S&P500 - TVC:SPX - officially created the bottom: (click chart above to see the in depth analysis👆🏻) This month we officially saw one of the craziest stock market fakeouts of the past decade. With a drop and reversal rally of about +15%, the S&P500 is about to even close with a green monthly candle, which then indicates that the stock market bottom was created. Levels to watch: $120, $250 Keep your long term vision! Philip (BasicTrading)
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by basictradingtv
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