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Leap Ahead with a Dynamic Setup: Trading with Andrew’s PitchforkThe Leap Trading Competition: A Chance to Trade Micro Euro Futures TradingView’s "The Leap" Trading Competition provides an opportunity for traders to apply their futures trading strategies in a competitive environment. Participants can trade select CME Group futures contracts, including Micro Euro Futures (M6E). This article presents a structured trade setup using Andrew’s Pitchfork, a technical tool that helps define potential trend direction and breakout levels. The setup involves two intersecting pitchforks near a key UFO support level, signaling the possibility of either an uptrend continuation or a confirmation of a new downtrend. Understanding Andrew’s Pitchfork and Market Structure Andrew’s Pitchfork is a technical analysis tool used to identify trend channels by plotting three parallel lines from a major price swing. The tool helps traders anticipate support, resistance, and breakout levels based on median lines. In this setup, two pitchforks define opposing market structures. The green pitchfork represents an uptrend, suggesting that price could continue higher. The red pitchfork represents a developing downtrend, indicating a possible reversal. The intersection of these pitchforks at a key UFO support level marks an important decision point for the market. The Dynamic Trade Setup: Long and Short Scenarios In a long trade scenario, entry is confirmed if price breaks above the Upper Median Line (UML) of the red pitchfork. The target for the trade is the Median Line (ML) of the green pitchfork, representing trend continuation. A stop loss is placed below entry at a distance that ensures a minimum 3:1 reward-to-risk ratio. In a short trade scenario, entry is confirmed if price breaks below the Lower Median Line (LML) of the green pitchfork. The target for the trade is the Median Line (ML) of the red pitchfork, confirming further downside movement. A stop loss is placed above entry at a distance that maintains a minimum 3:1 reward-to-risk ratio. Because the UML, LML, and ML levels change dynamically with each bar, breakout levels and targets must be adjusted accordingly. If price remains inside the pitchfork structure, the setup remains neutral until confirmation occurs. Contract Specifications and Margin Requirements Euro FX Futures (6E) details: Full contract specs: 6E Contract Specifications – CME Group Contract size: €125,000 Tick size: 0.00005 per EUR/USD ($6.25 per tick) Margin requirements depend on broker conditions and market volatility, currently around $2,600 per contract. Micro EUR/USD Futures (M6E) details: Full contract specs: M6E Contract Specifications – CME Group Contract size: €12,500 (1/10th of 6E) Tick size: 0.0001 per EUR/USD ($1.25 per tick) Lower margin requirements provide access to traders with smaller accounts, currently around $260 per contract. M6E offers a lower-cost alternative to 6E, making it a useful instrument for adjusting position sizes and managing risk effectively. Traders should consider market conditions and leverage when determining position sizes. Execution and Trade Management Before executing a trade, price must confirm a breakout by fully breaking above UML for long trades or below LML for short trades. Additional confirmation through volume trends, momentum indicators, or candlestick patterns may help validate the move. If price does not confirm the breakout, the setup remains invalid. If price re-enters the pitchfork channel, traders should reassess market structure before taking a new position. Stop losses should be maintained at levels that align with a structured risk-reward plan. Conclusion Andrew’s Pitchfork provides a structured approach for trading trend continuation and reversals. This setup allows for both long and short breakout opportunities, depending on how price reacts at key pitchfork levels. For traders in The Leap Trading Competition, this setup highlights the importance of disciplined execution, waiting for confirmation, and managing risk effectively when trading futures. When charting futures, the data provided could be delayed. Traders working with the ticker symbols discussed in this idea may prefer to use CME Group real-time data plan on TradingView: www.tradingview.com - This consideration is particularly important for shorter-term traders, whereas it may be less critical for those focused on longer-term trading strategies. General Disclaimer: The trade ideas presented herein are solely for illustrative purposes forming a part of a case study intended to demonstrate key principles in risk management within the context of the specific market scenarios discussed. 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CME_MINI:M6E1!Education
by traddictiv
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#202508 - priceactiontds - weekly update - nasdaq e-mini futuresGood Evening and I hope you are well. comment: Much more neutral again, since we are exactly at the 50% retracement of the recent bull leg. We are in a 4 month trading range and the middle is the worst place to take trades, at least on higher time frames. I do think bears will get follow-through and we will see 21300 or lower next week but we could also have a bounce first. Is this also still a bull trend? Yes. Only below 20600 we are making meaningful lower lows and market would have a chance of testing 20000. If you look at the weekly or monthly chart, there is no doubt that this is still a bull trend until we go below the 2024-08 lows below 17900. These time frames are good to look at on a weekly basis to remind you where we are but your daytrading should not be affected by it too much if at all. current market cycle: trading range key levels: 21000 - 22500 bull case: 22k failed and we went down to the 50% retracement. Bulls just have to buy here or we will go down 300-500 points lower early next week. What are the odds that this was another spike and now we strongly move back up again? That’s the question probably everyone is trying to guess. All previous spikes over the past 2 weeks were bought heavily and this could be as well. I have no opinion on who is likely to win this, so I think it’s 50/50, as it’s probably the best answer, given that we are at the most neutral price again. Targets above are 21950 breakout price, 22000 big round number and then likely the high at 22320 or even 22500 for a new ath. Invalidation is below 21900. bear case: Very strong selling on Friday by the bears. The odds of this happening on an Opex day are low. We are not at the 50% retracement and I have no idea if we get immediate follow-through down or not. Every time I have no bias, I am neutral and expect sideways movement. Since the bears closed the week at the very low, they remain in control until proven otherwise, no matter my neutral stance. If they keep it below the 15m or 1h 20ema, we could just continue down. The next lower targets are 21400 which would close the first gap and then 21200 which is my next bull trend line but that one is a big uncertainty. Below is obviously 21000 and I think the odds are decent we could get there over the course of next week. Invalidation is above 20900. short term: Neutral but if bears keep the bounce very shallow and below the 15m or 1h ema, I lean heavily bearish for 21400 or even 21000. The momentum is clearly on the bear side but given that Friday was Opex and some fishy news came out, I’d rather be neutral going into next week. The high was certainly high enough to qualify as another rejection above 22000 and market is free to test lower or even make new lows. medium-long term - Update from 2024-02-23: Neutral since we are in a 4-5 month trading range. Still leaning heavily bearish for this year but for now it’s sideways until we get consecutive daily closes below 20000. current swing trade: None chart update: Only removed lines and added potential targets for both sides. Only clear pattern right now are the bull wedges on the weekly/monthly chart.
CME_MINI:MNQ1!
by priceactiontds
#202508 - priceactiontds - weekly update - dax futuresGood Evening and I hope you are well. comment: How fitting that the week where I gave up on bearish targets, that we start to see big selling again. Bears certainly surprised with the intensity all of a sudden but it’s the nature of markets that highs get retested. After such a climactic move up, it is not wise to get uber bearish on the first sign of bear strength. Market has moved down very quickly now to important magnets and until they are clearly broken, I will not bet on a breakout below. I stop with the xetra update because I always questioned the decision to do xetra analysis as well. Is this really worth it because of the gaps or are futures just as good? What shattered my case was the futures 23000 touch and strong sell-off. You can not convince me that xetra is more important to most algo’s after this. No more xetra, only futures. If you do not trade futures, calculate the difference between eurex dax futures and your symbol and you are good. It’s not that hard and if it is, hit me up and I explain it to you. current market cycle: Bull trend until consecutive daily closes below 22000 key levels: 22000 - 23000 bull case: Bulls see this is a pull-back in a bull trend, down to obvious support. The last time we dipped to the daily 20ema, we rallied 1800 points afterwards. It’s hard to imagine this going to 24000 but I think it’s more likely than continuous selling through the bull trend line and daily ema and 22000. Too much support and important magnets to not expect a bounce. Targets for the bulls are 22400 and then 22600 which is the 50% of the bear leg and then probably already 23000 again. It’s likely that the market has to move sideways first before we can go higher. Right now we are still in a strong sell-off where the market is not touching the 4h ema on the pull-backs. Invalidation is below 21900. bear case: Bears are in a spike and channel bear trend and until bulls can make higher highs above 22500 again, bears are in full control. Problem for their case is, who is willing to sell at multiple support in hopes of further downside after such a big rally? We will likely get our answer early on Monday. I think bears are absolutely not favored here and will give up quickly if bulls start the week strong. What I do think is that any upside will probably be limited to around 23000. For now I need to see how Globex opens and if we bottom out around 22200 or need to get to 22000 before we can bounce. Below 21900 I think the odds favor a flush down another 800-1000 points. Invalidation is above 23000. short term: Neutral but if bulls show strength, bullish for retest 23000. Problem is that we could go down to 22000 as well and right now I don’t want to risk 300-400 points on longs. Below 21900 this could drop much much lower though. medium-long term from 2024-02-16: As much as I would love to see this 30% lower, it’s not happening anytime soon. Market will probably has to move sideways for some weeks before this could go down. For now it’s still only up. 23000 likely next. current swing trade: None chart update: Highlighted current bull channel.
EUREX:FDXS1!
by priceactiontds
GOLD| Approaching Historic Highs Amid Geopolitical UncertaintyThe analysis of XAU/USD highlights a strong bullish trend, closing at approximately $2,939.41 on February 20, 2025, marking a 0.23% increase from the previous day. The recent high of $2,946.83 on February 19 indicates continued positive momentum, driven by geopolitical tensions, inflation concerns, and fears of potential trade wars, all of which have strengthened gold’s status as a safe-haven asset. The current momentum has pushed prices toward historic levels, with the potential to surpass $3,000, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar and declining U.S. yields. The chart shows a key resistance zone around $2,960, with a potential retracement towards the $2,880 area, identified as the first major support level. The current price action suggests a possible pullback before another breakout attempt. If the price consolidates above $2,900, it could accelerate towards new highs, while a break below $2,880 may drive the price toward the next support level around $2,840. The overall outlook remains bullish, with investor interest fueled by global uncertainties and the increasing demand for gold as a hedge against economic risks.
OANDA:XAUUSDShort
by EdgeTradingJourney
1
GBPJPY ROUTE MAPHello Traders, Today, as we analyze the GBPJPY pair, we’re focusing on potential price movements through the lens of support, resistance, and price action on the 4-hour timeframe. Based on this analysis, I’m leaning towards a bullish move in the market. These insights are drawn from the key levels on the larger timeframe. Now, we will take a closer look at the smaller timeframes, to refine our analysis and pinpoint our ideal entry point. Patience is key. Let the price come to our zone, then take confirmation to enter the trade with confidence and swing it fully. Always use stoploss for your trade. Always use proper money management and proper risk to reward ratio. #GBPJPY 4H Technical Analyze Expected Move.
Long
by TradeTacticsreal
1
BTCUSD ANALYSISIn this analysis we are focusing on 2H time frame for finding the upcoming movement and changes in price. Today I'm looking for a buyside trade. Here we have two condition if price come at least our base area then buy otherwise when price break trendline resistance after break wait for retracement and confirmation and execute your trade with confidence. Always use stoploss for your trade. Always use proper money management and proper R:R ratio. #BTCUSD 2H Technical Analyze Expected Move.
BITSTAMP:BTCUSDLong
by TradeTacticsreal
DOGE: Paws and ReflectIf you find this information inspiring/helpful, please consider a boost and follow! Any questions or comments, please leave a comment! DOGE Bull Variant: Key Levels & Bullish Confirmation Dogecoin (#DOGE) is showing some bullish potential, but it’s far from a done deal. While we’ve seen a reaction out of the Golden Corner Pocket, the bulls still have work to do before confirming a sustained move higher. Here’s what I’m watching to determine if this setup is worth my money. Golden Corner Pocket Reaction – But Is It Enough? A reaction from a Golden Corner Pocket is often a strong technical signal that suggests a potential continuation in trend. However, a reaction alone isn’t enough—it’s the follow-through that matters. Right now, DOGE has made a move, but I need clear bullish confirmation before considering a trade. Step 1: Breaking Above $0.25 in an Impulse For bulls to prove themselves, $0.25 is the first key level to clear in a strong impulse. This move would indicate buying strength and a willingness to push beyond resistance zones. Without this break, the reaction out of the Golden Corner Pocket could be nothing more than a short-term bounce. Step 2: Taking Out a Lower High After breaking $0.25, the next sign of strength will be taking out a prior lower high. This would indicate a shift in market structure and signal a stronger bullish trend development rather than just a temporary push up. Until this happens, the setup remains unconfirmed. Risk Management: If Bulls Don’t Deliver, I’m Out I’m not in the business of hopium trades—if the bulls fail to step up, DOGE doesn’t get my money. Simple as that. Without a clean breakout and confirmation of bullish intent, I’ll remain on the sidelines and wait for a better opportunity. Final Thoughts Right now, DOGE is at a crucial moment—a reaction out of the Golden Corner Pocket is promising, but $0.25 needs to break with conviction, and we need to clear a lower high to establish bullish control. Until then, I’m watching but not committing. What’s your take? Do you think DOGE bulls have what it takes, or are we looking at another failed rally? Drop your thoughts below! Trade safe, trade smart, trade clarity.
Long
by CryptoKnee
CADCHF | 130pipsAfter waiting a while another opportunity presents it's self Weak price in buyers at top with the same range, looking at a ~130pip drop. First I waited for buyers to break above resistance, and then to see what else they could do afterwards As price went on we saw buyers try to step back in but only for sellers to keep pushing down creating Lower Highs and Lower Lows This tells me buyers aren't too interested and could see sellers step in with more strength as time goes on. Price is also consolidating around SMA-150 exactly after the rejection which tells me price is building up for a reversal. Same rules apply: - Shorts Only - Setup will take 20 days start to finish - The actual trade will take 6 days +
Short
by Nathanl19
2
2025-02-20 - priceactiontds - daily update - nasdaqGood Evening and I hope you are well. comment: Interesting day ahead of us. Selling was strong but bulls retraced 70% of it already. If bears come around again and keep this a lower high below 22230, it would show some strength and we could expect another test of 22000. The daily chart looks much more bullish than bearish. Big tails below bars and all bars closing above their mid-point. We have also touched the bull trend line above the daily 20ema. If anything I have a long bias but due to Opex I tend to lean neutral for tomorrow. current market cycle: trading range key levels: 22000 - 22500 bull case: Another dip another bad follow-through. Bulls buy it all and they have all the arguments on their side. They bought where they had to and we now have a decent two-legged pull-back to the bull trend line. Market is free to melt higher but tomorrow is opex and I fare best when I lean neutral on those days and trade less. Invalidation is below 21900. bear case: Bears can generate enough selling pressure to go down hard but as soon as the momentum is gone, so are the bears and market just reverses. I doubt bears can keep this a lower high and continue inside the bear channel. If they do, a weekly close below 22k would be amazing for them. That is the only target I have for them for tomorrow because I can’t imagine this going below 21900. Above 22200 bears just have to cover and we could accelerate upwards. Invalidation is above 22230. short term: Neutral. No bigger opinion on who wins this tomorrow. Both have reasonable arguments and we are inside the big bull channel and now also inside a bear channel. I wait for strong momentum again. medium-long term - Update from 2024-02-16: Bulls are on their way of making a new ath again. So no bearish thoughts until market character changes dramatically again. I can see this going up to 23000 but not beyond. No bigger opinion on a medium-term outlook for this. trade of the day: Buying 22k. Was close enough to the bull trend line, daily 20ema and bears found no acceptance below it.
CME_MINI:MNQ1!
by priceactiontds
# Shree Cement , 1W and 1D Good Looking Pattern for Breakout , Bullish Pattern It is Positional Setup . Enter when the Upper Trendline Breaks and Be careful when You enter because They are chance to happen false breakout . Avoid False Breakout by Considering the Nifty50 Trend . aim for 30% in short Term and aim for up to 80% in Long Run . This is my Point of view . If you want to trade the good patterns and want to learn the good price action trading follow me and like the charts to encourage me .
NSE:SHREECEMLong
by mahesh56a
DXY – Key Level Broken, More Downside Ahead?Hello Folks , Long time no see . The US Dollar Index (DXY) just broke below 106.5, and things are getting interesting. The trend has been weakening, and price is now sitting at a crucial zone. 📌 Here’s what I’m watching: 107.66 is the big resistance. If price can reclaim it, bulls might have a chance. 105.48 & 104.46 are the next major support levels. 👀 My Take: If we stay below 106.5, I expect more downside towards 105.4 and maybe 103.3. If price bounces and reclaims 107, I’ll reconsider. What’s your view? More downside or a bounce coming? Drop your thoughts below! 🚀🔥 🚨 Disclaimer: Just sharing ideas here—this isn’t a trade advice . Everyone sees the market differently, and the goal is to improve our analysis, not tell anyone what to do. At the end of the day, your trades are your call, your responsibility. Trade smart! 🚀📊
TVC:DXYShort
by QuantumFusion
1
GOLD LATEST UPDATEI am analyzing the 2H time frame of gold, and as the price faced a strong rejection from its major resistance level, the market has taken a deep dip. From my perspective, I expect the price to retrace towards the buy side if it is to continue dropping further. So, wait with patience and discipline; victory is yours. Always use stoploss for your trade. Always use proper money management and proper risk to reward ratio. This is just my analyze. Confirmation is very important before execute your trade. #XAUUSD 2H Technical Analysis Expected Move.
FX:XAUUSDShort
by TradeTacticsreal
2025-02-19 - priceactiontds - daily update - daxGood Evening and I hope you are well. comment: Neutral. Biggest bear bar since November and we are close to the elections. Market printed 23000 to the tick and now what? Tops usually get a retest, which can be a higher or lower high. Given today’s strength and the timing of this move, it’s tough to hold any bigger bias for the next two days. current market cycle: bull trend (was trading range before and that was obviously wrong, sorry about that) key levels: 22500 - 23200 bull case: As long as this big bull gap down to 22000 stays open, bulls are fine. If bears close it, market turns neutral for the time being. We have elections on Sunday and at this point it’s probably a bumpy ride for the next two days. 22500 should be huge support for the bulls or we flush to 22000. Xetra high was 22935 which is too close to 23000 to not expect it to get hit. Can bulls buy the lows at 22500 in hopes for an immediate reversal? I doubt it. Too strong and we will probably need some time around (sideways movement) 22500 first. The big bull trend line is somewhat 250 points lower and if we get there, I expect huge buying. My bias is still bullish since I expect bigger upside from here than downside. Invalidation is below 21950. bear case: Bears had a huge day and closed below 22500, which is really god for them. Their next target is the big bull trend line around 22250 and if they have enough momentum, they can overshoot down to 22000. 22000 is also the 50% retracement of this recent bull leg, the gap close from last Wednesday and the daily 20ema. Big magnets there but I am cautious after big up and then big down. What I absolutely can’t see for now is anything below 21950. If we get down to 22000, we will probably see big buying for a retest of the highs. Invalidation is above 23200. short term: Neutral and cautious. Big up, big down, big confusion. If bears get follow-through, they have big magnets below but I highly doubt the bull trend line will be broken. medium-long term from 2024-02-16: As much as I would love to see this 30% lower, it’s not happening anytime soon. Market will probably has to move sideways for some weeks before this could go down. For now it’s still only up. 23000 likely next. current swing trade: None trade of the day: Sell anywhere. Market did not touch the 10m 20ema for 500 points down.
EUREX:FDXS1!
by priceactiontds
Is History Repeating? XAUUSD on the Verge of a Breakout!📌 Description: Gold's price action is aligning with a familiar historical pattern, hinting at a potential breakout. Let’s break it down: 1️⃣ Historical Precedent – Looking back, a similar market structure led to a significant bullish move. Recognizing these patterns can provide an edge in anticipating market behavior. 2️⃣ Recurring Structure – Once again, the chart is shaping up in a way that mirrors past price action. If history is any guide, this could be a pivotal moment. 3️⃣ Bullish Pennant Formation – The current price action suggests the formation of a bullish pennant, a classic continuation pattern. When combined with historical context, the probability of a breakout strengthens. 🔍 Fundamental Factors: - Geopolitical Uncertainty: Rising tensions and macroeconomic instability continue to drive demand for gold as a safe-haven asset. - Interest Rate Expectations: With potential shifts in central bank policies, any dovish signals could fuel further upside in XAUUSD. - Inflation & USD Strength: Any weakness in the dollar or persistent inflation could further support gold’s bullish case. ⚡ Is this the next major move for gold? Let’s discuss! Drop your thoughts below! 👇
FOREXCOM:XAUUSDLong
by ProcessAndIntercept