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Crude OIL SHORT Today Ran For +4R BreakdownNYMEX:CL1! "Successful trading has always been about understand the convictions, the strength and the weakness of buyers and sellers. Once you understand what the other traders are doing in the market, you can successfully trade with them." -Michael Valtos Confluence Profile 500K (Expectational Order-Flow + PA) 10pt Stop / +4R Run... Well Done!! Remember; "Our Profession is to Manage the downside costs of printing HIGHSIDE returns of $$$ consistently. Done correctly, well Abundance awaits us." -500KTrey
NYMEX:MCL1!Education
by TreyHighPwr
2
How I Stopped Missing The Best Trade Entries!!I’ll be honest—when I started trading, I had no idea what I was doing. I’d open a 15-minute chart, see what looked like a good setup, and jump in. Sometimes I got lucky, but more often than not, the market turned against me. I remember one trade in particular that still stings when I think about it. I was trading EUR/USD on the 15-minute chart, and I spotted what I thought was the perfect breakout. Without hesitating, I entered. An hour later, the market completely reversed, and I was stopped out. Frustrated, I zoomed out to the daily chart, and there it was: I’d entered a buy trade right into a major resistance zone during a long-term downtrend. That trade taught me a hard truth: if you don’t look at the bigger picture, you’re setting yourself up for failure. How I Changed My Approach After that trade, I knew I had to change how I looked at the market. I started using multiple timeframes, and it made all the difference. Here’s how I do it: 1️⃣ Start Big (Monthly and Weekly Charts): I always start with the monthly or weekly chart to get the big picture. Is the market trending up, down, or just moving sideways? Are we approaching any major levels that could cause a reversal? For example, if the monthly chart shows a strong downtrend, I know I’ll only be looking for sell setups. That keeps me from fighting the overall momentum. 2️⃣ Zoom In (Daily and 4-Hour Charts): Once I’ve got the big picture, I move to the daily or 4-hour chart. This is where I refine my plan. I look for key levels like support and resistance or patterns like consolidations and pullbacks. These timeframes help me figure out where the market is likely to go next, and they’re where I start building my trade idea. 3️⃣ Precision Entries (30-Minute and 5-Minute Charts): Finally, I drop to the lower timeframes—30-minute and 5-minute charts—to time my entry. This is where I wait for confirmation. Maybe it’s a candlestick pattern, a breakout with volume, or a pullback to a key level I spotted earlier. This part takes patience. There have been so many times I’ve almost jumped the gun, but waiting for that confirmation has saved me more times than I can count. My Secret Sauce Here’s the approach I stick to every single time: 1. Align with the bigger picture. If the monthly and weekly charts are trending down, I only look for sell setups. I don’t care what the smaller timeframes say—sticking to the big picture keeps me disciplined. 2.Identify key levels. On the daily and 4-hour charts, I mark the major support and resistance zones where the market is likely to react. 3.Wait for confirmation. When the price reaches one of my levels, I don’t jump in right away. I wait for the 30-minute or 5-minute chart to give me a clear entry signal. Here’s the real kicker: I’ve learned to walk away if nothing aligns. No trade is better than a bad trade, and patience has become my best tool. Switching to multiple timeframes has completely changed the way I trade. It taught me to be patient, to respect the market, and to stop forcing trades that don’t make sense. If you’ve been struggling with timing your entries or feel like you’re always one step behind, I get it—I’ve been there. Try this approach. Start with the bigger picture, work your way down, and let the market come to you. And if you’ve got questions or want to know more about how I trade, send me a DM or check out my profile. I’m happy to help—you don’t have to figure it all out alone. Kris/Mindbloome Exchange Trade What You See
NASDAQ:MSFTEducation
by Mindbloome-Trading
3
Mastering XAUUSD Gold Trading: A Trading Plan For Success!🌟 In this video, I share my detailed trading plan and emphasize why a well-structured strategy is 🔑 to success. Learn how to trade Gold 🪙 using a trend continuation approach while leveraging TradingView's powerful tools and features to gain a real edge in the markets. 🖥️✨ Here’s what we’ll cover: 📊 Trend Analysis: A top-down review of market direction to identify opportunities. 📈 Market Structure & Price Action: Key insights into how price moves and behaves. 🎯 Trade Planning: Using higher timeframe support and resistance levels to set stop loss and target points. 🛠️ TradingView Features: Practical tools to refine your analysis and boost efficiency. This video is an in-depth guide to trading effectively with a proven strategy, enhanced by TradingView's unique capabilities. 🚀 Please remember, this is not financial advice. 📜
THINKMARKETS:XAUUSDEducation
by fxtraderanthony
How To Do Multi-TimeFrame Analysis With TradingViewHey, In this video I provide the two key laws that helped me with trading; 1. An imbalance on the higher time-frames is a range on the lower time-frames. 2. A run on the higher time-frames is a trend on the lower time-frames. From this point of view, I share with you how I analyze the charts from Monthly to Weekly to Daily chart, and how I like to time the next few days of price-action. The chart I use in this tutorial is GBP/USD. Kind regards, Max Nieveld
Education
by newcapitalfx
1
How to Trade a Platform: Position-Style Entry and Exit SignalsPlatform Position Style Trading is a trading style that is ideal for those of you who have a career and can only trade once a week to a few times a week. It is also great for retirees who do not want to sit all day monitoring your stocks. It is a very low-risk trading style with higher profit potential, as the hold time is a week to a few weeks. The platform is the Buy Zone for Dark Pools who trade OFF the public exchanges on unlit Alternative Trading Venues. There are 50 ATS venues. There are 15 public exchanges where all retail trading is transacted. The Dark Pools create small incremental price action that is always horizontal as they control price to the penny spread and have a tight price range that pings their TWAP orders and other professional types of orders not available to retail traders. Professional traders who trade as a business independently, search for the liquidity draw and the tight price action so they can nudge an HFT or MEME group to drive price up speculatively while the pros take huge profits. If you learn to get in with the professional traders, then your profits will be significantly higher. Risk is minimal because Dark Pools accumulate over several months, often 3 - 6 months, and that provides you with the time to enter. Then, you can ride the momentum or velocity run up with the professionals. The TT Accum/Dist and Volume Oscillators provide entry confirmation signals before the price moves up and exit signals BEFORE the price moves down. Hybrid Leading Indicators are important for trading the modern stock market which is automated and transacts on the millisecond scale on the professional side.
NASDAQ:PLTREducation
by MarthaStokesCMT-TechniTrader
4
Sticky Inflation, Falling Pound, Pure Chaos in USD pairs!Last week was pure chaos. The dollar flexed like it’s been hitting the gym, while the pound? Let’s just say it’s practicing free-fall techniques. Sterling slipped so hard it might need a parachute soon. 🪂💸 Meanwhile, inflation is still that uninvited party guest who refuses to leave. UK CPI? Sticky. US CPI? Stubborn. And central banks? They’re in the corner pretending it’s not happening. 🙈📉 Here’s what we’re unpacking this week: 👉 Monday : ECB speeches. Expect fancy words, minimal action. 🙄 👉 Tuesday : US PPI drops. Prices rising faster than your blood pressure? Find out! 📈 👉 Wednesday : The big show. UK & US CPI—will inflation finally chill, or are we doomed to more rate drama? 🥶🔥 👉 Thursday : Aussie employment data hops in. Will it jumpstart the AUD? 🦘💵 👉 Friday : China’s GDP report. Rebound or flop? Either way, it’s gonna ripple through the markets. 🌏💣 George’s Hot Take: Dollar: Still the king. 👑💪 Sterling: In the doghouse. 🐶🚪 Inflation: Like gum on your shoe—it’s not going anywhere. 😤🥿 🎧 Tune in for all the market madness, trading insights, and just the right amount of sarcasm. Because hey, the markets don’t care about your feelings—but we’ll at least laugh about it with you. 😏 🎙️ Listen now and stay ahead of the curve! 🎧
Education
by RoadToAMillionClub
SignalSpotter: Precision Market Signals in ActionThe SignalSpotter is a cutting-edge tool designed to help traders pinpoint high-probability market opportunities with accuracy and efficiency. It dynamically adapts to live market conditions, offering insights into potential trend shifts and actionable trade setups. In this idea, we showcase the SignalSpotter in action, demonstrating its ability to track market momentum, identify key turning points, and highlight zones of interest for entries and exits. Whether you're trading futures, stocks, forex, or crypto, SignalSpotter is a versatile tool that works across all asset classes and timeframes. Discover how the SignalSpotter can refine your trading decisions and elevate your edge in the markets.
CBOT_MINI:MYM1!Education
by VisionStriker
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WHATS'S FLOWING: GBPJPY ( FLASH SELL) The GBP/JPY pair appears to have experienced a Flash Sell, a sharp and rapid price movement likely triggered by an imbalance in liquidity or a market event. Such movements are common in highly volatile pairs like GBP/JPY, known for its sensitivity to both fundamental and technical catalysts. Observations: 1. Volatility: The flash sell suggests a significant shift in sentiment, potentially driven by risk-off market behavior, geopolitical factors, or unexpected economic news. 2. Key Levels: Price may have tested critical support zones, which could either hold firm or trigger further downward momentum if broken. 3. Market Sentiment: The movement could also be linked to changes in the broader market sentiment, such as shifts in Bank of Japan (BoJ) policies or interest rate expectations from the Bank of England (BoE). Potential Action: • Reassess Risk: If long, consider stop-loss adjustments or risk recalibration. • Monitor Fundamentals: Stay updated on GBP or JPY economic releases and central bank commentary. • Technical Focus: Observe support and resistance zones for signs of recovery or continuation of the downtrend. The pair’s behavior in the next sessions will be critical for determining whether this flash sell marks a temporary pullback or the start of a broader trend reversal.
Education
by moneymagnateash
WHATS'S FLOWING: GBPJPY ( FLASH SELL) The GBP/JPY pair appears to have experienced a Flash Sell, a sharp and rapid price movement likely triggered by an imbalance in liquidity or a market event. Such movements are common in highly volatile pairs like GBP/JPY, known for its sensitivity to both fundamental and technical catalysts. Observations: 1. Volatility: The flash sell suggests a significant shift in sentiment, potentially driven by risk-off market behavior, geopolitical factors, or unexpected economic news. 2. Key Levels: Price may have tested critical support zones, which could either hold firm or trigger further downward momentum if broken. 3. Market Sentiment: The movement could also be linked to changes in the broader market sentiment, such as shifts in Bank of Japan (BoJ) policies or interest rate expectations from the Bank of England (BoE). Potential Action: • Reassess Risk: If long, consider stop-loss adjustments or risk recalibration. • Monitor Fundamentals: Stay updated on GBP or JPY economic releases and central bank commentary. • Technical Focus: Observe support and resistance zones for signs of recovery or continuation of the downtrend. The pair’s behavior in the next sessions will be critical for determining whether this flash sell marks a temporary pullback or the start of a broader trend reversal.
Education
by moneymagnateash
Mastering Market Trends: The Ultimate ADX Integration GuideWelcome to the complete guide to using the ADX Market Maker Integration indicator. This indicator has been designed to provide professional accuracy in your trading strategies by combining trend strength analysis, momentum confirmation, and detecting reversals through volume. Whether you are an intraday trader or a long-term trader, this guide will lead you to mastering this indicator at a professional level. What is the ADX Market Maker Integration Indicator? The ADX Market Maker Integration indicator is a multifunctional analysis tool that combines key elements of technical analysis into one comprehensive system: ADX (Average Directional Index): measures trend strength and momentum. Directional indicators (DI+ and DI-): show the shift in momentum between bullish and bearish trends. Cumulative Delta Volume (VCD): tracks buying and selling pressure to detect potential reversals. Fixed and dynamic levels: adjust to trending or volatile markets. Candle colors: highlight reversal points, breakouts, and momentum directly on the chart. Multi-Time Frame (MTF) analysis: confirms the trend across multiple time frames for more confidence. This indicator not only identifies trends — it helps you predict reversals, divergences, and even false breakouts, always keeping you one step ahead. Key Features: Institutional Accuracy ADX Indicator - Measures Trend Strength Values above 20 indicate a market with a clear trend. Increasing ADX = increasing momentum (strengthening the trend). Decreasing ADX = decreasing momentum or entering a volatile phase. Directional Indicators (DI+ and DI-) - Momentum Confirmation DI+ above DI-: indicates bullish momentum. DI- above DI+: indicates bearish momentum. Crossovers of DI+ and DI- indicate potential reversals or trend continuation. Cumulative Delta Volume (VCD) Tracks net buying and selling volume. Bullish Divergence: increasing VCD while the price drops = accumulation. Bearish Divergence: decreasing VCD while the price rises = distribution. Multi-Time Frame Analysis Confirms the current trend across longer time frames (such as 4 hours or daily). Reduces noise to provide more reliable trading signals. Candle Color Green: Bullish crossovers (DI+). Red: Bearish crossovers (DI-). Blue: Bullish divergences. Orange: Bearish divergences. Practical Explanation: How to Use the Indicator Professionally Step 1: Set up the indicator Add the code to the Pine editor on the TradingView platform and apply the indicator to your chart. Customize the settings: ADX Length: the default value is 14. Fixed Level: set to 20 to differentiate trending markets from volatile ones. Dynamic Level: activate it to calculate the trend strength adaptively. Step 2: Determine the trend ADX > 20: the market is trending. Increasing ADX: momentum is increasing (ideal for trend-following strategies). Decreasing ADX: momentum is decreasing or the market is in a volatile phase (watch for reversals). Step 3: Look for momentum crossovers DI+ crosses above DI-: bullish signal. DI- crosses above DI+: bearish signal. Combine ADX above 20 for high-confidence setups. Step 4: Detect divergences using VCD Bullish Divergence: Price is forming lower lows. Increasing VCD indicates accumulation. Candles colored blue show a potential bullish reversal. Bearish Divergence: Price is forming higher highs. Decreasing VCD indicates distribution. Candles colored orange show a potential bearish reversal. Step 5: Confirmation via Time Frames Use longer time frames (4 hours or daily) to confirm the market trend. Avoid false signals by confirming trends across time frames. Practical Example: XAUUSD Chart Analysis Chart: XAUUSD (Gold), 1-Hour Time Frame Analysis Trend Strength and Momentum January 13: ADX rises above the dynamic level (25), confirming a strong trending market. DI+ (green) remains above DI-, indicating sustained bullish momentum. 2. Divergence Detection January 11, 18:00: Price is forming lower lows. DI- is rising, and VCD is increasing, indicating a bullish divergence (accumulation). This provides a strong buying opportunity. 3. Color Signals Green candles: confirm bullish crossovers. Blue candles: indicate bullish divergence. Order Execution: Professional Setup Scenario: Bullish trend detected on January 13 Order Type: Buy Stop Entry Price: $2,690 (above resistance). Stop Loss: $2,680 (below Ichimoku base line and dynamic support). Take Profit: $2,710 (at the next resistance zone). Justification: Rising ADX confirms bullish trend momentum. DI+ crossover confirms the bullish trend. Bullish divergence provides additional confidence. Confidence Level: 80% Tips for Professional Analysis Use support and resistance levels: Check signals against key levels to reduce false signals. Adapt to market conditions: Use dynamic levels in volatile markets for more accurate analysis. Test on historical data: Apply the indicator to historical data to refine your strategy. Mistakes to Avoid Ignoring higher time frames: The signal in the lower time frame should align with the trend in the higher time frame. Over-relying on ADX: ADX alone does not indicate the trend — combine it with DI crossovers or divergences. Ignoring volume analysis: Use VCD to confirm momentum and avoid false breakouts. Why Traders Love the ADX Market Maker Integration Indicator Comprehensive Tool: combines trend analysis, momentum, volume, and divergences. Visual Signals: makes decision-making easier with colored signals. Adaptive Dynamics: works across different markets and asset classes. Institutional Accuracy: reliable techniques and professional execution. Call to Experience Want to test this indicator? Leave a comment below to gain access to the trial version during the development of the final version. Try it, refine your strategy, and provide your feedback to improve it! Trade Smart and Outperform the Market
FX:XAUUSDEducation
by ICHIMOKUontheNILE
Something NEW!!1. Identify your htf. 2. Identify a htf bias. 3. Identify your current trading range on your htf. 4. Identify your premium or discount level. 5. Inside your premium or discount level identify your htf point of interest. 6. Wait for price to pull into your htf point of interest. 7. Pop down to a ltf where you'll observe bearish or bullish price action. 8. Wait for the buy model or sell model to play our wait for a market structure shift on the ltf. 9. Look for 2 stack pois like a breaker block coupled with an imbalance 10. Enter at the stacked poi( point of interest) after a market structure shift.
CAPITALCOM:DXYEducation
by darrenblignaut78
Recency Bias: Your Brain’s Worst Trade Idea Ever!Let’s face it: your brain is out to sabotage your trading, and recency bias is its weapon of choice. This sneaky psychological gremlin convinces you that your last few trades—good or bad—are all that matter. But spoiler alert: they’re not. 🎲 What is Recency Bias? Recency bias is your brain’s tendency to overvalue recent events and ignore the bigger picture. Three wins in a row? You’re invincible, right? WRONG. Three losses? Time to ditch your strategy? ALSO WRONG. The market doesn’t care about your streak—it plays the long game, and so should you. 💀 How It Destroys You 1️⃣ Winning Streak Confidence: After a few wins, you start upping your risk like you’re Warren Buffet. Then BAM—one loss wipes you out. 2️⃣ Losing Streak Paralysis: A few losses, and suddenly you’re too scared to pull the trigger, even on solid setups. 3️⃣ Revenge Trading: The currency pair that burned you? Oh, you’ll “get it back,” right? Nope. You’ll just lose more. 🛡️ How to Beat It 1️⃣ Reset Daily: Clear your head before every session. Meditate, walk, scream into a pillow—whatever works. 2️⃣ Stick to Your Plan: Your strategy works because it’s tested, not because your emotions say so. 3️⃣ Journal Everything: Spot your patterns before they wreck you. 4️⃣ Manage Risk: Winning or losing streaks shouldn’t change your position size. Period. 5️⃣ Check Your Ego: The market isn’t out to get you. It doesn’t even know you exist. 🧠 Final Words Recency bias is a sneaky little troll, but with self-awareness and discipline, you can shut it down. Remember: your last trade doesn’t define you—your consistency does. Now stop letting your brain gaslight you and go trade like the pro you were meant to be. 🚀
Education
by RoadToAMillionClub
EASIEST WAY TO GET INTO A TRADE IN 20251. Identify your htf. 2. Identify a htf bias. 3. Identify your current trading range on your htf. 4. Identify your premium or discount level. 5. Inside your premium or discount level identify your htf point of interest. 6. Wait for price to pull into your htf point of interest. 7. Pop down to a ltf where you'll observe bearish or bullish price action. 8. Wait for the buy model or sell model to play our wait fora market structure shift on the ltf. 9. Your new range will be on the ltf where there was a market structure shift which will give you a new range. 10. Mark out the range using your fibs and plot your discount or premium area. 11. Inside your ltf premium of discount level identify your ltf point of interest. 12.Enter at the poi( point of interest) inside these levels or set an entry at the retest.
Education
by darrenblignaut78
All-In is for Poker: Why Reckless Risks Will Wreck You!Let me ask you something: when did “winging it” become a trading strategy? Because if you’re going all-in on trades like you’re sitting at a poker table, I’ve got news for you—you’re not trading. You’re gambling. And the market? It’s not your Vegas playground. It’s the ultimate battleground. 🛡️📉 The “all-in” mentality might feel bold, even exhilarating, but here’s the harsh reality: it’s a financial death wish. It’s a shortcut to blowing your account faster than you can say, “I should’ve stuck to my plan.” Trading is a game of strategy, discipline, and survival—not a coin flip for adrenaline junkies. 🚨 The Reality Check No One Wants to Hear The market isn’t your buddy. It doesn’t cheer for you, it doesn’t care about your hunches, and it sure as hell doesn’t reward recklessness. Think of it like a silent predator, waiting for you to make a dumb move. And trust me, “all-in” is the dumbest move of all. Why? Because trading isn’t about swinging for the fences. It’s about consistency. It’s about risk management. It’s about staying in the game long enough to win. You can’t do that when you’re betting the farm on every trade. The pros understand this. They play the probabilities. They protect their capital like their life depends on it—because in this game, it does. Meanwhile, the all-in gamblers? They’re the ones crying on Reddit about how the market is rigged. Spoiler: it’s not. They just suck at trading. Join Our Discord: edge.forex 🎯 The Smart Trader’s Mindset So, how do you avoid the gambler’s trap? Simple: treat trading like the skill game it is. Here’s the cheat code: 1️⃣ Risk Like a Pro: Never risk more than 1-2% of your account on a single trade. If that sounds boring, good. Trading isn’t supposed to be exciting. 2️⃣ Plan It Out: Every trade needs a game plan. Where are you entering? Exiting? What’s your stop-loss? If you don’t know, don’t trade. 3️⃣ Detach Your Ego: You’re not a genius. You’re not a wizard. You’re a trader, and the market doesn’t care about your feelings. Stay humble, or the market will humble you. 4️⃣ Play the Long Game: This isn’t about hitting a home run. It’s about grinding out consistent wins. Small victories compound over time. Big risks blow up your account. 🧠 Master the Game or Get Played Here’s the takeaway: the market rewards discipline, not drama. It’s a marathon, not a sprint. And if you’re out here treating it like a casino, don’t be surprised when you walk away broke. Trading is a skill. It’s a craft. And like any craft, it requires patience, practice, and a willingness to learn. So, ditch the gambler’s mindset and start thinking like a strategist. Your future self—and your bank account—will thank you. 🔥 Over to You What’s the riskiest trade you’ve ever made? Did it pay off, or did it blow up in your face? Drop your war stories in the comments below—I want to hear about your wins, your losses, and the lessons you’ve learned along the way. Let’s trade smarter, not harder. 💬 And hey, if this post slapped some sense into you (or someone you know), share it. Let’s save a few accounts before they go all-in on another “sure thing.” 🙄 Remember: the market doesn’t play games, so neither should you. Play smart. Stay sharp. 🦾
Education
by RoadToAMillionClub
Checkmate: Winging it is for birds, not traders♟️ Master the market with strategy, foresight, and just the right amount of sass. Alright, traders, let’s talk. What do chess grandmasters and top traders have in common? No, it’s not their love of mismatched socks or coffee strong enough to revive the dead ☕. It’s their ability to think three moves ahead while the rest of the world stares at the board wondering, “Is this checkers?” ♟️ Your Gut Isn’t Garry Kasparov In chess, a grandmaster doesn’t move a piece without thinking of how it’ll play out in the next ten moves. And you? Clicking Buy because your “gut” said so isn’t exactly a strategy. Unless your gut has a PhD in market analysis, maybe sit this one out and plan. Remember: sometimes you’ve gotta let a pawn (aka small loss) go to protect the king (aka your account). But nope, most traders are out here clinging to losing trades like they’re in a Nicholas Sparks movie. Spoiler alert: this isn’t a love story – it’s an iceberg. 🧊🚢 🤔 Hope Isn’t a Strategy Chess players anticipate every possible move. You, on the other hand, need to stop vibing your way through trades. 🌈 ✔️ Got a plan if the market tanks? ✔️ Got a plan if it spikes? ✔️ Got snacks for when both happen? 🍿 If you’re trading without a stop-loss, you’re basically playing chess blindfolded and hoping for the best. Bold, but not smart. 🧠 Don’t Let Your Brain Sabotage You Biggest opponent in trading? It’s you. That little voice whispering, “Double down, it’ll recover!” or “Stop-losses are for wimps.” That’s not strategy – it’s sabotage. 🎭 Learn to chill. Emotional moves in chess = disaster. Emotional trades in the market? Same thing, but with fewer pawns and way more pain. 🔑 Discipline = Winning Grandmasters aren’t magic. They’re disciplined. They put in the hours, study patterns, and show up every day. Traders? Same deal. Forget the mythical “perfect strategy.” It’s your discipline to execute that makes the difference. So, stop chasing meme stocks and remember: the market is your chessboard. Plan your moves, think ahead, and for the love of all things caffeinated, stop clinging to bad trades. 🖤
CRYPTO:BTCUSDEducation
by RoadToAMillionClub