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My A+ Trade Set Up when trading XAUUSD (Educational)Whats up gold gang! .. thought id drop in to show you how i enter my trades when they enter my zones. I set alerts here on trading view, then when price is approaching my zone, i get to the computer and lock in Im looking for a clean break into the zone with a strong candle on the 15/30/1h That candle must close Next candle to open and do a small pull back to create a wick. This says to me no buying pressure is present. Entry on the flip of the candle and break of previous candle Target is placed. Stop loss above previous candle high. Anything above that is invalid. Of course i do things to manage risk and increase reward as the trade is moving, but they are personal to me. You will all have your own risk parameters im sure. Thats it gang .. very simple, but as you can see .. very effective. My zones work on any strategy, you could us smart money concepts, fibs, support resistance etc .. they will all work with my directional bias. Hope this was helpful .. leave a like if it was and follow along for more XAUUSD updates tommyXAU
OANDA:XAUUSDEducation
by tommyXAU
2
🔋Candlestick Power📍Candlestick patterns are powerful tools used in technical analysis to analyze and predict price movements in financial markets, particularly in trading. They provide valuable insights into market sentiment and help traders make informed decisions. The open, close, and various components of a candlestick, such as the body and shadows, are crucial in determining whether it is bullish or bearish. 🔷A candlestick consists of a body and two shadows, also known as wicks or tails. The body represents the price range between the open and close of a trading period, while the shadows represent the high and low points reached during that period. 🔷A bullish candlestick occurs when the closing price is higher than the opening price, indicating buying pressure and market optimism. The body is typically filled or colored, indicating a bullish trend. The longer the body, the stronger the bullish sentiment. Shadows may exist above or below the body, and they represent the price range outside of the open and close. Long shadows indicate higher volatility during the trading period. 🔷A bearish candlestick forms when the closing price is lower than the opening price, reflecting selling pressure and market pessimism. The body is often empty or colored differently to indicate a bearish trend. Again, the length of the body provides information about the strength of the bearish sentiment. Shadows can be found above or below the body, representing the price range outside the open and close. Similar to bullish candles, long shadows suggest increased volatility. Traders use different candlestick patterns and combinations to identify potential trend reversals, continuation patterns, or price consolidations. For example, a doji candlestick, where the open and close are very close or equal, signals indecision in the market and may precede a reversal. Engulfing patterns occur when one candle fully engulfs the body of the preceding candle, indicating a potential trend reversal. However, it is important to note that candlestick patterns should be used in conjunction with other technical indicators and fundamental analysis to confirm the validity of a potential trade signal. 👤 @AlgoBuddy 📅 Daily Ideas about market update, psychology & indicators ❤️ If you appreciate our work, please like, comment and follow ❤️
Education
by QuantVue
3
❗️USE STOP LOSS AND BECOME A BETTER TRADER❗️ 🟩STOP LOSS IS:A stop-loss order is an order that automatically closes a losing position once the price hits the pre-specified level. We usually calculate SL in pips, but there can be many ways to set it. It can be time based, percentage based or volatility based. For some investors SL is some piece of critical news, which alters their perception of the value of the asset. Regular stop losses can be many and varied too, for example trailing stop. Also, we sometimes move SL to entry after the half close to protect the gains and make our position risk free.However, all situations I listed above have one thing in common and it is the fact that the SL was used! 🟥Honestly, I am amused by the massive number of people who send me screenshots of their MT4 with several open trades on the same pair all of them without SL and with 90% of account lost. And they ask me what should they do? A great illustration of what is would take to recover from such a loss, is on the drawing above. With the 90% loss, you have only one tenth of the original account left. That means you need to make ten times more money than you have left just to recover your losses. 999% gain needs to be made just to have your old account back. It took you a day to blow it, and might take months to recover the losses. This is the brutality of the trading. The market is unforgiving and will punish you if you treat is without respect. If you are careless or if you make mistakes. The market always comes back to collect, waiting for the moment you drop your guard and relax for a second. Please always use Stop Loss, because, as it happens, it stops you from losing too much! I Hope you guys learned something new today✅ Wish you all Best Of Luck👍 😇And may the odds be always in your favor😇 Dear followers, let me know, what topic interests you for new educational posts?
BITSTAMP:BTCUSDEducation
by SignalProvider
7
What is the difference between a pro-trader and a beginner? The difference between pro traders and new traders is how they approach trading. Pros commit to trading. They do not see it as an opportunity, they see trading as a form of work. They are not looking for the best trade every time, instead, pros are looking for many trades because they see loss and gain as a fundamental part of how trading works. It would not be too absurd to think of pros as survivors. Pros have realized losses and gains over time, injecting capital only to lose some more, yet they have accepted that that is the nature of trading. There are both good and bad trades that range in how profitable or unprofitable they may be. Pros respect the markets, they are not trying to prove that they are right -they just follow the flow of the market. Lastly, pros understand that a lot of things cost money in the day trading world; however, they are willing to spend it because they like to have the tools that will lead them to success. New traders differ from pros in plenty of ways. For starters, they are looking for that original piece of validation to continue their day trading ventures. This is why new traders tend to look for only the best trades in the markets they are monitoring. They instinctively want to make money right away and gain some working capital to buffer any future loss. Furthermore, new traders suffer a lot when they fail because they take it personally and naturally reject their losses. This behavior eventually leads to them quitting altogether which ties into their commitment to trading as a whole. New traders (unlike pro traders) do not like to commit; for them trading is an opportunity to get as much money as possible from their trades. Furthermore, they are looking to minimize their costs by acquiring tips, shortcuts and various other content for free. As a result, new traders often sprinting to make a quick buck while if they simply took the time to slow down and educate themselves they will make more successful trades in the long run. Hey traders, let me know what subject do you want to dive in in the next post?
OANDA:XAUUSDEducation
by TopTradingSignals
9
What is Higher High, Higher Low, Lower Low, Lower High In this educational article, we will discuss the foundation of price action analysis: the concepts of highs and lows. In order to grasp that concept, you should learn to perceive the price chart as the sequence of zigzags. Depending on the direction of the market and the shape of these zigzags, its peaks will be called differently. There are 6 types of them that you should learn to recognize. 1️⃣ Equal Highs (EH). The peaks of bullish moves will be called equal highs, if they perfectly respect the same level (resistance), retracing from that and not managing to break above. 2️⃣ Equal Lows (EL). The peaks of bearish moves will be called equal lows, if they perfectly respect the same level (support), bouncing from that and not managing to break below. 3️⃣ Higher High (HH). The peak of a bullish move will be called Higher High, if the price manages to violate the previous high after a retracement. 4️⃣ Lower Low (LL). The peak of a bearish move will be called Lower Low, if the price manages to violate the previous low after a pullback. 5️⃣ Higher Low (HL). The peak of a bearish move will be called Higher Low if, after a retracement from the high, the price manages to set a low that is higher than the previous low. 6️⃣ Lower High (LH). The peak of a bullish movement will be called Lower High if, after a pullback from the low, the price sets a high that is lower than the previous high. Why these terms are so important? Because, firstly, you can apply them to objectively identify the market trend. Secondly, all the price action patterns are based on a combination of these highs and lows. You should learn these terms by heart, and you should learn to perceive the price chart as the sequence of zigzags, with a strict designation of each peak. ❤️Please, support my work with like, thank you!❤️
FOREXCOM:XAUUSDEducation
by VasilyTrader
6
Mastering Trading Psychology: Overcoming Emotional BiasesWelcome to another edition of our educational articles that should help the TradingView newbies find an edge over the market and help strengthen the existing mentality for already successful traders. Trading is not just about having a winning strategy and implementing it correctly. Trading psychology plays a crucial role in trading performance. Emotional biases, such as fear, greed, and overconfidence, can lead to impulsive decisions that can hurt trading results. In this article, we will explore the most common emotional biases that traders face and provide strategies to overcome them (of course, we’ll do it step by step, so it is easier to follow). Step 1: Understanding Forex Trading Psychology Trading can be an emotional roller coaster ride, with traders experiencing a wide range of emotions, from elation to despair, in the course of a single trading day. In this section, we will take a closer look at the impact of emotions on trading performance, as well as the most common emotional biases that traders face. Now, I know some of you might be thinking, "Emotions? In trading? Ha! I'm a robot, I don't feel anything." Well, I hate to break it to you, but even the coldest and calculating traders out there have emotions. Unless you're literally a robot, in which case, congratulations on achieving self-awareness! But in all seriousness, emotions can have a significant impact on trading performance. Fear can cause traders to hesitate and miss out on profitable opportunities, while greed can lead to impulsive and reckless trades. And let's not forget about good old-fashioned FOMO (fear of missing out), which can drive traders to chase after trades that have already run their course. So, what are some of the most common emotional biases that traders face? Let's take a look: 1. Confirmation bias - the tendency to seek out information that confirms our preconceived notions, while ignoring evidence that contradicts them. This can lead to overconfidence and blind spots in our trading analysis. 2. Loss aversion - the fear of losing money, which can cause traders to hold onto losing positions for too long or exit profitable trades too early. 3. Anchoring bias - the tendency to rely too heavily on the first piece of information we receive, even if it's not the most accurate or relevant. This can lead to inaccurate price predictions and poor trading decisions. Now, don't worry if you see yourself in some of these biases. We all have them to some extent. The important thing is to recognize them and develop strategies to overcome them. In the next section, we'll explore some techniques for managing emotions and developing a strong trading mindset. But first, let's take a moment to appreciate the fact that even in the world of finance, emotions play a big role. Who knew we traders had feelings too? Step 2: Overcoming Emotional Biases Now that we've explored the impact of emotions on trading performance, it's time to look at some strategies for managing those emotions and overcoming the biases that come with them. Because let's face it, we traders may be good with numbers, but we're not always the most emotionally stable bunch. One effective way to overcome emotional biases is to develop a solid trading plan. Now, I know what you're thinking, "A plan? That's it? Where's the magic bullet? The secret sauce?" Sorry to disappoint, folks, but there's no magic formula for success in trading. It's all about good old-fashioned discipline and consistency. Another technique for managing emotions is mindfulness. Now, before you roll your eyes and start chanting "Om," hear me out. Mindfulness is simply the practice of being present and aware of your thoughts and feelings without judgment. By practicing mindfulness, we can become more self-aware and better able to recognize and manage our emotional biases. Of course, sometimes it's not just a matter of managing our emotions but overcoming them altogether. For example, fear can be a powerful emotion that can cause us to miss out on profitable trades. One strategy for managing fear is to set up a stop loss order. This will automatically exit a trade if it reaches a certain price point, helping to limit our losses and alleviate our fears. Finally, building discipline and consistency in our trading decisions is essential for overcoming emotional biases. As the saying goes, "Plan your trade, and trade your plan." Stick to your trading plan and strategy, even in the face of strong emotions like fear or greed. And remember, discipline is not just about making good trading decisions, it's also about being disciplined in other areas of your life, like getting enough sleep and exercise. Now, I know it's not always easy to overcome emotional biases, especially when there's money on the line. But with a little practice and discipline, we can become more effective traders and achieve better trading results. And hey, if all else fails, there's always therapy, right? Just kidding...kind of. Step 3: Staying Mentally Fit for Trading Success In this section, we'll take a closer look at developing a strong trading mindset, which is essential for long-term success in the forex market. One key aspect of developing a strong trading mindset is to approach trading as a business, rather than a hobby or a game. This means setting clear goals and objectives, developing a trading plan and strategy, and keeping detailed records of your trades and performance. And if you're serious about trading, it also means investing in the right tools and resources, like a reliable trading platform and access to up-to-date market news and analysis. Another important aspect of a strong trading mindset is the ability to stay disciplined and patient in the face of adversity. As traders, we all face losing trades and setbacks from time to time. But it's how we respond to those challenges that makes all the difference. It's important to stay focused on the long-term goals, rather than getting caught up in short-term fluctuations and emotions. Of course, maintaining a strong trading mindset is easier said than done. It's easy to get caught up in the excitement of the market and make impulsive trading decisions. That's why it's important to take breaks, practice self-care, and maintain a healthy work-life balance. As the saying goes, "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy." And let's be honest, no one wants to be a dull trader. If you have any particular exercise you find useful for yourself, make sure to drop them in the comments below, so we can all try them out! Have an awesome weekend, family!
BITSTAMP:BTCUSDEducation
by Investroy
24
Supply and Demand 101 📚 OKXIDEAS📌 1- Introduction To understand trading supply and demand, let's consider a simplified example. Imagine I typically purchase a specific brand of rice for $ 5 per bag. However, one day, while shopping, I discover that the price of this rice bag has increased to $ 7. While I could afford the extra $ 2, I'm accustomed to paying $ 5 and prefer not to pay more if possible. So, I begin to search for an alternative brand of rice that costs $ 5. This behavior is common among consumers, and many others would likely do the same thing in this situation. As time passes, the rice company notices that sales are decreasing, prompting them to reduce prices to move their inventory. Eventually, the bag of rice is back to HKEX:5 , and consumers begin purchasing it again. In this example, HKEX:5 represents demand. The same principle applies to supply and is relevant in trading, where instruments such as BTC, APPL, USD are involved. 📌 2- Supply and Demand Supply and demand is a trading and price action concept that analyses how financial markets move and how buyers and sellers drive the price. On every price chart, there are certain price points where you can observe a sudden shift between the buyers and the sellers. Those areas are usually characterized by strong and immediate turning points, or an explosive breakout. We as traders call those areas supply and demand zones. The fundamental concept is to identify points on a chart where the price has experienced a significant increase or decrease. A demand zone is marked when the price experiences a strong advance, and a supply zone is marked when the market has undergone a sharp decline. This principle is based on the mass psychology behind supply and demand, as exemplified by the bag of rice analogy. For instance, a trader may observe a significant bullish candle, but they may have missed out on the big move, causing them distress. Consequently, they are unlikely to buy now, believing the price is too high. Instead, they may wait for the price to retest the area where the aggressive upward movement began to identify buying opportunities where they perceive the price to be reasonable. As a result, this area becomes a demand zone as many traders are awaiting its retest to purchase. 📌 3- There are four key areas of interest on the charts to look for: The drop base rally, or ‘DBR’. The rally base drop, or ‘RBD’. The rally base rally, or ‘RBR’. The drop base drop, or ‘DBD’. A 'DBR' demand zone is typically indicative of a market bottom. Initially, the price is trending downwards until it begins to bottom out or base, then reverses its course to the upside. Similarly, an 'RBD' supply zone is formed in the same way as the 'DBR' formation, but instead of a market bottom, this pattern creates a market top before reversing to the downside. A 'RBR' demand zone typically emerges during an uptrend. The price starts with an upward movement, followed by a consolidation phase or base, and finally, a continuation move to the upside. On the other hand, a 'DBD' supply zone is essentially the same formation as a 'RBR' area but occurs within a downtrend. The price begins with a decline, enters into a consolidation phase, and is followed by a continuation move to the downside. Identifying these demand and supply zones can help traders in determining potential trading opportunities. Now that we have a basic idea of what to look for, here’s how the noted zones above look on a live chart. OKX:ETHUSDT OKXIDEAS 📌 4- Characteristics Of a Strong Zone a- Momentum from the zone OKX:OKBUSDT OKXIDEAS One of the fundamental rules to trading supply and demand is “The stronger the move away from a zone the higher the chance the market has of having a strong move away when it eventually returns” b- Time Spent Away From Zone OKX:OKBUSDT OKXIDEAS It doesn't seem logical that an old zone still contains orders to buy or sell within it. Let's consider a supply zone that is four years old and the market has not returned to it yet. Is it plausible that traders still have a pending order to sell around it? The strength of a supply or demand zone is defined by the amount of time the market has spent away from it. The more quickly the market returns to a supply or demand zone, the higher the probability of a successful trade. Usually, older zones do not work out frequently. Therefore, it is better to concentrate only on the recently created zones. In the above example, the last demand zone is still fresh, the more time passes, the weaker it becomes. 📌 5- Difference Between Supply & Demand and Support & Resistance OKX:XRPUSDT OKXIDEAS The concept of support and resistance is based on the idea that a line or area that has been tested multiple times in the past and prevented the price from moving beyond it is considered significant. On the other hand, when it comes to supply and demand, we are interested in finding areas with a strong, recent, and untested movement, rather than areas that have been repeatedly tested and held strong. Sometimes, just like the above XRP example, it happens that we have got a demand zone (blue) around a support zone (red) but it doesn't mean that they are the same. 📌 6- How to trade Supply and Demand There are plenty of methods one can use to enhance the probability of a zone holding firm. Each individual is different and will, therefore, rarely look at the charts the same way. Some traders, like myself, prefer to confirm these zones using other technical tools, while others prefer to simply trade the zones naked. OKX:XRPUSDT OKXIDEAS As per my trading style, I only locate supply/demand zones on higher timeframes. And as price approaches the supply/demand, I zoom in to lower timeframes to look for sell/buy setups for extra confirmation. 7- Conclusion Traders, especially amateurs, are usually fascinated by supply and demand because they want to catch the exact price tops or bottoms. However, supply and demand is not foolproof and definitely not the Holy Grail. Supply and demand zones are not a stand-alone strategy but act as extra confluence for an existing potential setup. Remember: Higher-timeframe areas are more reliable. Trading the first time back to a zone is the highest probability trading setup. I have shared my personal thoughts about Supply and Demand, however it is your job as a trader to find what works for you. Let me know if you find this post useful, and what which topic would you like me to cover next 🙏 📚 Always follow your trading plan regarding entry, risk management, and trade management. Good luck! All Strategies Are Good; If Managed Properly! ~Richard Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. It is important to do your own research and make informed decisions before entering any trades. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Always be aware of the potential for losses, and never risk more than you can afford to lose.
Education
by TheSignalyst
78
Learn 4 Classic Trade Confirmations "Look for a confirmation!" "Wait for a confirmation!" When I was learning how to trade and when I was watching and reading different trading educators, these words naturally pissed me off. What the hell are you talking about? What confirmation? It was a full-blown mystery...🤯 Then, once I started to mature in trading and trade full-time, I became an author on TradingView. Posting my forecasts and trading setups, I frequently mentioned the confirmation. And now the newbies that are reading me and learning from me are pissed off...🤬 That is so funny I guess. But the truth is that the confirmation must become a fundamental part of your trading strategy. It is your key to successful trading. What exactly is the confirmation? It depends on many many different things, in this article I will discuss with you the 4 main types of confirmation and give you detailed examples. 1️⃣ - PRICE ACTION CONFIRMATION That is actually what I prefer. Analyzing different markets and searching for decent trading opportunities often times we find some peculiar instruments to watch. Identifying the market trend and key levels we find the potential spots to trade from. But do we just open the trade once the "ZONE" is spotted? I wish it could be that simple... Trading just the zone, without additional clues brings very negative figures. We definitely need something else. Price action & candlestick patterns can be those clues. Accurate reflection of the current local market sentiment makes the patterns a very reliable confirmation. Dodji's, pin bars, double tops/bottoms ... Proven by history, the skill of identification & reading the patterns will pay off quickly. Being in some sense the language of the market, the patterns are the fundamental part of my trading strategy. 2️⃣ - FIBONACCI LEVELS Fibonacci levels are a very popular technical tool. Being applied properly it helps the trader to confirm or, alternatively, disqualify the identified "ZONE". With multiple different methods like confluence trading, fibs are applied in hedge funds and various banking institutions. The main problem with the fibs, however, is complexity and a high degree of subjectivity. Meeting different traders and watching different posts on TradingView I noticed that all traders tend to have their own vision. There is no universal system to apply here, a proper fib.confirmation technique can be built only with long-lasting backtesting and practicing. 3️⃣ - FUNDAMENTAL NEWS The figures in the economic calendar, news, tweets. Actual fundamental news can become your best confirmation tool. However, the main obstacle right here is the promptness, validity and reliability of the data that you get. The information shouldn't be delayed and it must be objectively true. The search for such a source is by itself is a very time-consuming and labor-intensive business not even mentioning its potential costs. And that is not all. Knowing how to make sense of that data, its proper perception, and understanding requires a solid economical and financial background and experience. At the end of the day, becoming an expert in fundamental analysis , the trader can easily sort the trading zones and trade only the ones that are confirmed by a decent fundamental trigger. 4️⃣ - TECHNICAL INDICATORS I believe all the traders apply some indicators. From a simple moving average to some complex composite algorithms, indicators play a very important role in trading. Being 100% objective and providing up-to-date real numbers and figures, they are our allies in a battle against subjectivity. For many traders, the various signals from indicators are considered to be accurate and reliable confirmations. Many algotrading solutions are operating simply relying on such signals and being able to bring consistent profits proves the power of technical indicators. What confirmation type should you rely on?🧐 I guess the main rule right here is that the confirmation must MAKE SENSE to you. You should feel the logic behind that. It must make you confident in your action, even in case of the occasional losses, it must keep you calm and humble. Let me know in a comment section what confirmation do you prefer! 💝Please, support my work with like and comment! Thank you for reading. Let me know, traders, what do you want to learn in the next educational post?
OANDA:XAUUSDEducation
by VasilyTrader
7
Learn Top 4 Price Action Pattern to Trade Reversals Hey traders, In this article, I will share with you the list of 4 best reversal price action patterns. 📍Ascending & Descending Triangles The main element of the ascending triangle as the REVERSAL pattern is the BEARISH impulse leg, preceding the formation of the pattern. The pattern consist of 2 main elements: a horizontal neckline based on the equal highs, a rising trend line based on the higher lows. ❗️The trigger is a bullish breakout of a neckline of the pattern and candle close above. 📈The position is opened on a retest. 🔴Stop loss is lying at least below the level of the last higher low. 🎯Take profit is the next historical resistance. —————— 📍The main element of the descending triangle formation as the reversal pattern is the BULLISH leg, preceding the formation of the pattern. The pattern consist of 2 main elements: a horizontal neckline based on the equal lows, a falling trend line based on the lower highs. ❗️The trigger is a bearish breakout of a neckline of the pattern and candle close below. 📉The position is opened on a retest. 🔴Stop loss is lying at least above the level of the last lower high. 🎯Take profit is the next historical support. 📍Rising & Falling Wedges What makes a rising wedge pattern a reversal pattern? Before the formation of the pattern, the price should form a strong bullish impulse and trade in a bullish trend. The pattern consists of 2 contracting, rising trend lines based on the higher highs and higher lows. ❗️The trigger is a bearish breakout of a support of the pattern and candle close below. 📉The position is opened on a retest. 🔴Stop loss is lying above the high of the pattern. 🎯Take profit is the closest horizontal support. —————— What makes a falling wedge pattern a reversal pattern? Before the formation of the pattern, the price should form a strong bearish impulse and trade in a bearish trend. The pattern consist of 2 contracting falling trend lines based on the lower lows and lower highs. ❗️The trigger is a bullish breakout of a resistance of the pattern and candle close above. 📈The position is opened on a retest. 🔴Stop loss is lying below the low of the pattern. 🎯Take profit is the closest horizontal resistance. 📍Double Top & Bottom Double bottom pattern usually forms at the end of a bearish trend. After a strong bearish impulse, the price retraces, sets a lower high and retests the current low. Instead of going lower, the price retraces one more time, retests the level of the last lower high and breaks it. Such a formation confirms a bullish reversal. ❗️The trigger is a bullish breakout of a neckline of the pattern and a candle close above. 📈The position is opened on a retest. 🔴Stop loss is lying below the lows of the pattern. 🎯Take profit is the closest horizontal resistance. —————— Double top pattern usually forms at the end of a bullish trend. After a strong bullish impulse, the price retraces, sets a higher low and retests the current high. Instead of going higher, however, the price retraces one more time, retests the level of the last higher low and breaks it. Such a formation confirms a bearish reversal. ❗️The trigger is a bearish breakout of a neckline of the pattern and a candle close below. 📈The position is opened on a retest. 🔴Stop loss is lying above the highs of the pattern. 🎯Take profit is the closest horizontal support. 📍Head & Shoulders Pattern & Inverted One Inverted H&S pattern usually forms at the end of a bearish trend. The price forms a zig-zag movement with 3 main elements: the left shoulder with a lower low, the head with a new lower low, and the right shoulder with a higher low. While the price sets multiple lows, it keeps setting the equal highs, composing a so-called horizontal neckline. A bullish reversal becomes confirmed once the price breaks and closes above the neckline. ❗️The trigger is a bullish breakout of a neckline of the pattern and a candle close above. 📈The position is opened on a retest. 🔴Stop loss is lying below the lows of the pattern. 🎯Take profit is the closest horizontal resistance. —————— Head & Shoulders pattern usually forms at the end of a bullish trend. The price forms a zig-zag movement with 3 main elements: the left shoulder with a higher high, the head with a new higher high, and the right shoulder with a lower high. While the price sets multiple highs, it keeps setting the equal lows, composing a so-called horizontal neckline. A bearish reversal becomes confirmed once the price breaks and closes below the neckline. ❗️The trigger is a bearish breakout of a neckline of the pattern and a candle close below. 📈The position is opened on a retest. 🔴Stop loss is lying above the highs of the pattern. 🎯Take profit is the closest horizontal support. In order to increase the accuracy of trading these patterns, I would recommend trading them only if they are formed on key levels: Bearish patterns on key resistances and bullish patterns on key supports. Also, higher is the time frame where you spotted the patterns, higher is the chance that it will give a valid reversal signal. ❤️Please, support my work with like, thank you!❤️
FOREXCOM:XAUUSDEducation
by VasilyTrader
17
Learn The Most Accurate Price Action Pattern Hey traders, We must admit that it is phenomenally difficult to become a consistently profitable trader. This journey requires years of practicing and training, constant losses, and nervous breakdowns. If you are a struggling trader, if you are still looking for your way to succeed in this game, here is the formula that will help you to chase consistent profits. 💰Consistent profits = 📝Trading Strategy + 🤬Emotions + 📈Market Sentiment Let's discuss each element separately. 📝Trading Strategy: To be in profit in a long run requires an understanding of what do you actually trade. You must have strict and objective entry conditions. You must rely on the objective & verifiable rules for the execution of market analysis. You must have a plan to follow. A plan that is backtested and proved its efficiency. 🤬Emotions: Even the best trading plan, the most accurate trading strategy can be easily beaten by emotions. Emotional decisions such as revenge trading and early position close can easily blow the account of any size in a blink of an eye. The most disappointing thing to note right here is the fact that you can be taught how to execute technical analysis but you can not be taught to control your emotions. Your main enemy here is yourself and being in a constant battle with your greed and fear it is very easy to go broke. Only by being humble, disciplined and patient, you can successfully apply a trading strategy. 📈Market Sentiment: Mastering your emotions and having studied a trading strategy, it looks like it is finally the time to make money. However, occasionally the market tends to be irrational. Being chaotic and unpredictable, sometimes the market neglects every technical and fundamental rule. Crisis, euphoria: the reasons can be different. The fact is that such things happen. And it is your duty to learn to deal with unfavorable market conditions. 💰To become a consistently profitable trader, you must become the master of these three elements. Only then the doors to freedom and independence will be opened to you. Let me know, traders, what do you want to learn in the next educational post?
OANDA:XAUUSDEducation
by VasilyTrader
10
Price action vs Indicators =, Another lie in trading ? I did not go into the details of "lagging" as it relates to indicators. Which is a true statement but its a misunderstood statement in the trading industry because most people don't truly understand what that means and also there are a lot of indicators that are leading. However in this video when I say "lagging" I am referring to the general idea in fx that indicators are useless because they are using past data.
PEPPERSTONE:ETHUSDEducation
by ChristopherDownie
Learn The Most Accurate Price Action Pattern Hey traders, If you are learning price action trading, you definitely must know a double bottom pattern. Double bottom is a reversal pattern. It is applied to spot early market reversal clues and catch the initiation of a new bullish trend . Preconditions for a double bottom: 1️⃣ The market must trade in a bearish trend . 2️⃣ After a formation of the last lower high, the price must set equal low. 3️⃣ The price must return back to the last lower high level. ✅Once these conditions are met the pattern is considered to be completed. The formation of the pattern is considered to be a ⚠️WARNING sign. Even though many traders buy the pattern once it is completed, for me it is not enough. ❗️Remember that the price can easily start to consolidate and form a horizontal channel for example. The trigger that we will look for is the breakout (candle close above) the last lower high level (based on a wick and its highest candle close) - the neckline. Being broken to the upside, the market sets a new higher high. It signifies a violation of a current bearish trend . ⬆️Attempting to catch an initiation of a bullish trend , we will buy the market with a buy limit order on a retest of a broken neckline. ❌Safest stop will lie below the lows of the pattern. 💰Your reward must be at least 1.5 of your risk. Following these simple rules, you will be impressed by how accurate this pattern is! Let me know, traders, what do you want to learn in the next educational post?
TVC:DXYEducation
by VasilyTrader
16
Beginners’ Guide to Asset Allocation and Diversification Even if you are new to investing, you may already know some of the most fundamental principles of sound investing. How did you learn them? Through ordinary, real-life experiences that have nothing to do with the stock market. For example, have you ever noticed that street vendors often sell seemingly unrelated products - such as umbrellas and sunglasses? Initially, that may seem odd. After all, when would a person buy both items at the same time? Probably never - and that’s the point. Street vendors know that when it’s raining, it’s easier to sell umbrellas but harder to sell sunglasses. And when it’s sunny, the reverse is true. By selling both items - in other words, by diversifying the product line - the vendor can reduce the risk of losing money on any given day. If that makes sense, you’ve got a great start on understanding asset allocation and diversification. This publication will cover those topics more fully and will also discuss the importance of rebalancing from time to time. Asset Allocation Asset allocation involves dividing an investment portfolio among different asset categories, such as stocks, bonds, and cash. The process of determining which mix of assets to hold in your portfolio is a very personal one. The asset allocation that works best for you at any given point in your life will depend largely on your time horizon and your ability to tolerate risk. Time Horizon Your time horizon is the expected number of months, years, or decades you will be investing to achieve a particular financial goal. An investor with a longer time horizon may feel more comfortable taking on a riskier, or more volatile, investment because he or she can wait out slow economic cycles and the inevitable ups and downs of our markets. By contrast, an investor saving up for a teenager’s college education would likely take on less risk because he or she has a shorter time horizon. Risk Tolerance Risk tolerance is your ability and willingness to lose some or all of your original investment in exchange for greater potential returns. An aggressive investor, or one with a high-risk tolerance, is more likely to risk losing money in order to get better results. A conservative investor, or one with a low-risk tolerance, tends to favor investments that will preserve his or her original investment. In the words of the famous saying, conservative investors keep a “bird in the hand,” while aggressive investors seek “two in the bush.” Stocks Stocks have historically had the greatest risk and highest returns among the three major asset categories. As an asset category, stocks are a portfolio’s “heavy hitter,” offering the greatest potential for growth. Stocks hit home runs, but also strike out. The volatility of stocks makes them a very risky investment in the short term. Large company stocks as a group, for example, have lost money on average about one out of every three years. And sometimes the losses have been quite dramatic. But investors that have been willing to ride out the volatile returns of stocks over long periods of time generally have been rewarded with strong positive returns. Bonds Bonds are generally less volatile than stocks but offer more modest returns. As a result, an investor approaching a financial goal might increase his or her bond holdings relative to his or her stock holdings because the reduced risk of holding more bonds would be attractive to the investor despite their lower potential for growth. You should keep in mind that certain categories of bonds offer high returns similar to stocks. But these bonds, known as high-yield or junk bonds, also carry higher risk. Cash Cash and cash equivalents - such as savings deposits, certificates of deposit, treasury bills, money market deposit accounts, and money market funds - are the safest investments, but offer the lowest return of the three major asset categories. The chances of losing money on an investment in this asset category are generally extremely low. The federal government guarantees many investments in cash equivalents. Investment losses in non-guaranteed cash equivalents do occur, but infrequently. The principal concern for investors investing in cash equivalents is inflation risk. This is the risk that inflation will outpace and erode investment returns over time. Stocks, bonds, and cash are the most common asset categories. These are the asset categories you would likely choose from when investing in a retirement savings program or a college savings plan. But other asset categories - including real estate, precious metals and other commodities, and private equity - also exist, and some investors may include these asset categories within a portfolio. Investments in these asset categories typically have category-specific risks. Before you make any investment, you should understand the risks of the investment and make sure the risks are appropriate for you. Like, comment and subscribe to boost your trading! Hey traders, let me know what subject do you want to dive in in the next post?
OANDA:XAUUSDEducation
by TopTradingSignals
11
HOW TO TRADE FIBONACCI RETRACEMENTS: THE SHORT GUIDEHey there, traders. One of the common tools we use for technical analysis are Fib retracements and a lot of you been asking on how to use them properly. Well, today is your lucky day :) Fibonacci Retracement is a technical analysis tool that is widely used by traders to identify potential levels of support and resistance in financial markets, including forex markets. The tool is based on the mathematical sequence known as the Fibonacci sequence, which is a series of numbers in which each number is the sum of the two preceding ones. The Fibonacci Retracement levels of 0.5 and 0.618 are two of the most important levels used in this tool. In this article, we will discuss how to use these levels for trading forex markets. Understanding Fibonacci Retracement Levels Before we dive into the specifics of using the 0.5 and 0.618 levels, let's briefly review the concept of Fibonacci Retracement. The tool is based on the idea that markets tend to retrace a predictable portion of a move, after which they may continue in the same direction or reverse. The retracement levels are calculated using the Fibonacci sequence, and they represent potential levels of support or resistance. The key levels are 0.236, 0.382, 0.5, 0.618, and 0.786. Using 0.5 and 0.618 Levels for Trading Forex Markets The 0.5 and 0.618 levels are particularly important because they are close to the midpoint of a move, and they are based on the golden ratio, which is a key number in mathematics and nature. The 0.5 level represents a 50% retracement of a move, while the 0.618 level represents a 61.8% retracement. To use these levels for trading forex markets, you can follow these steps: Step 1: Identify a Trend The first step is to identify a trend in the market. You can do this by analyzing the price action on a chart and looking for a series of higher highs and higher lows in an uptrend, or lower highs and lower lows in a downtrend. Step 2: Draw Fibonacci Retracement Levels Once you have identified a trend, you can draw the Fibonacci Retracement levels using a tool provided by your trading platform. You will need to identify the high and low points of the trend, and then draw the retracement levels from the high to the low in an uptrend, or from the low to the high in a downtrend. Step 3: Watch for Reversals at 0.5 and 0.618 Levels The 0.5 and 0.618 levels are potential levels of support or resistance, and they can act as turning points in a trend. If the price retraces to one of these levels, you should watch for signs of a reversal, such as a bullish or bearish candlestick pattern, or a divergence in an oscillator indicator or any other personal confirmation for potential entry. Step 4: Confirm with Other Indicators To increase the probability of a successful trade, you should confirm the potential reversal with other technical indicators, such as a moving average, a trendline, or a momentum indicator, check with the fundamentals and most importantly confirm that it aligns with your original bias regarding the pair. This will help you to avoid false signals and improve your trading accuracy. Step 5: Enter the Trade and Set Stop Loss and Take Profit Levels Since the entry was at the "Golden zone", the exit would be around the 0% Fib level. Yes, you just missed half of the trend, but it's a consistent tool that can help you get that edge over the market that you need. We hope you found this useful and please let us know on what you would want us to cover next!
BITSTAMP:BTCUSDEducation
by Investroy
13
[Tutorial] Price Action And How Can We Use It To Make MoneyWelcome to this video on Bitcoin and price action Part 1 of 3. But what exactly is price action, and how can it help you make informed trading decisions? Price action is a technique used by traders to analyze market movements based on the price and volume of a security, without relying on technical indicators or other external factors. In this video, we'll explore some of the most commonly used price action patterns in Bitcoin trading , including support and resistance levels, trend lines, candlestick patterns, price action patterns, and moving averages. We'll also discuss how to use these patterns in combination with other forms of analysis to make informed trading decisions, and how to manage risk when trading Bitcoin.
BEducation
by pcmonk
Learn Fibonacci Retracement Tool ☸️WHAT ARE FIB RETRACEMENT LEVELS Fibonacci retracement levels are horizontal lines that indicate the possible support and resistance levels where price could potentially reverse direction. The first thing you should know about the Fibonacci tool is that it works best when the market is trending. The idea is to go long on a retracement at a Fibonacci support level when the market is trending UP. And to go short on a retracement at a Fibonacci resistance level when the market is trending DOWN. Fibonacci retracement levels are considered a predictive technical indicator since they attempt to identify where price may be in the future. ☸️FINDING FIB RETRACEMENT LEVELS In order to find these Fibonacci retracement levels, you have to find the recent significant Swing Highs and Swings Lows. Then, for downtrends, click on the Swing High and drag the cursor to the most recent Swing Low. For uptrends, do the opposite. Click on the Swing Low and drag the cursor to the most recent Swing High. ☸️HOW TO USE Once you’ve done that, you will see the following levels appear: 23.6% , 38.2%, 50.0%, 61.8% and 76.4%. (The 50% one is not technically a Fib level but its still used by everyone)The idea is that the price will make a correction that will reverse at one of these levels. So all we need to do is watch the price action near these levels and look for the reversal patterns, like triple bottom, head and shoulders, narrowing wedge breakouts, etc… Once the we see a confluence of the Fib level and the reversal pattern, we can just wait for the confirmation breakout and enter the trade on the pullback. EASY!👻 ☸️WHY IT WORKS Because of all the people who use the Fibonacci tool, those levels become self-fulfilling support and resistance levels. If enough market participants believe that a retracement will occur near a Fibonacci retracement level and are waiting to open a position when the price reaches that level, then all those pending orders will impact the market price. ☸️IMPORANT REMINDER One thing you should take note of is that price won’t always bounce from these levels. They should be looked at as areas of interest so as I wrote above, one can’t simply trade off these levels, but needs to employ reversal patterns with confirmation to increase the probability rate of one’s calls. Like, comment and subscribe to boost your trading! Hey traders, let me know what subject do you want to dive in in the next post?
OANDA:XAUUSDEducation
by TopTradingSignals
9
Learn Best Price Action Pattern For Trend-Following Trading 📚 In this educational articles, I will teach you the best price action patterns for Trend-Following Trading. 📍Ascending & Descending Triangles The ascending triangle will be considered to be a trend-following pattern if the impulse leg preceding the formation of the pattern is bullish. The pattern consist of 2 main elements: a horizontal neckline based on the equal highs, a rising trend line based on the higher lows. ❗️The trigger is a bullish breakout of a neckline of the pattern and candle close above. 📈The position is opened on a retest. 🔴Stop loss is lying at least below the level of the last higher low. 🎯Take profit is the next historical resistance. —————— 📍The descending triangle will be considered to be a trend-following pattern if the impulse leg preceding the formation of the pattern is bearish. The pattern consist of 2 main elements: a horizontal neckline based on the equal lows, a falling trend line based on the lower highs. ❗️The trigger is a bearish breakout of a neckline of the pattern and candle close below. 📉The position is opened on a retest. 🔴Stop loss is lying at least above the level of the last lower high. 🎯Take profit is the next historical support. 📍Bullish & Bearish Wedges The bullish wedge pattern will be considered to be a trend-following pattern if the impulse leg preceding the formation of the pattern is bullish and the pattern is directed to the downside. The pattern consist of 2 contracting falling trend lines based on the lower lows and lower highs. ❗️The trigger is a bullish breakout of a resistance of the pattern and candle close above. 📈The position is opened on a retest. 🔴Stop loss is lying below the low of the pattern. 🎯Take profit is the high of the pattern. —————— The bearish wedge pattern will be considered to be a trend-following pattern if the impulse leg preceding the formation of the pattern is bearish and the pattern is directed to the upside. The pattern consist of 2 contracting rising trend lines based on the higher highs and higher lows. ❗️The trigger is a bearish breakout of a support of the pattern and candle close below. 📉The position is opened on a retest. 🔴Stop loss is lying above the high of the pattern. 🎯Take profit is the low of the pattern. 📍Bullish & Bearish Flags The bullish flag pattern will be considered to be a trend-following pattern if the impulse leg preceding the formation of the pattern is bullish and the pattern is directed to the downside. The pattern consist of 2 parallel falling trend lines based on the lower lows and lower highs. ❗️The trigger is a bullish breakout of a resistance of the pattern and candle close above. 📈The position is opened on a retest. 🔴Stop loss is lying below the low of the pattern. 🎯Take profit is the high of the pattern. —————— The bearish flag pattern will be considered to be a trend-following pattern if the impulse leg preceding the formation of the pattern is bearish and the pattern is directed to the upside. The pattern consist of 2 parallel rising trend lines based on the higher highs and higher lows. ❗️The trigger is a bearish breakout of a support of the pattern and candle close below. 📉The position is opened on a retest. 🔴Stop loss is lying above the high of the pattern. 🎯Take profit is the low of the pattern. 📍Bullish & Bearish Symmetrical Triangles The bullish symmetrical triangle will be considered to be a trend-following pattern if the impulse leg preceding the formation of the pattern is bullish. The pattern consist of 2 contracting symmetrical trend lines based on the higher lows and lower highs. ❗️The trigger is a bullish breakout of a resistance of the pattern and candle close above. 📈The position is opened on a retest. 🔴Stop loss is lying at least below the last higher low of the pattern. 🎯Take profit is the high of the pattern. —————— The bearish symmetrical triangle will be considered to be a trend-following pattern if the impulse leg preceding the formation of the pattern is bearish. The pattern consist of 2 contracting symmetrical trend lines based on the higher lows and lower highs. ❗️The trigger is a bearish breakout of a support of the pattern and candle close below. 📉The position is opened on a retest. 🔴Stop loss is lying at least above the last lower high of the pattern. 🎯Take profit is the low of the pattern. The main difficulty related to trading these patterns is their recognition. You should train your eyes to recognize them on a price chart. Once you learn to do that, I guarantee you that you will make tons of money trading them. ❤️Please, support my work with like, thank you!❤️
OANDA:XAUUSDEducation
by VasilyTrader
9
4 important trade tips on price actionWhen it comes to trading, there are a few key things you need to keep in mind in order to be successful. In this blog post, we'll cover four important trade tips that focus on price action. By keeping these tips in mind, you'll be better equipped to make profitable trade decisions going forward. №1: Identifying the current market structure The first step to take when trying to identify the current market structure is to examine the overall market trend. This will give you a good idea of whether the market is trending up, down, or sideways. You can use a variety of tools to help you with this, such as trend lines, moving averages, and price action. Once you have a good idea of the overall market trend, you can then start to look for areas of value. These areas could be support or resistance levels, depending on the market trend. For example, if the market is trending downward, you would look for areas where the price has bounced off of support in the past. If the market is trending upward, you would look for areas where the price has bounced off of resistance in the past. It's also important to watch out for price volatility when trying to identify the current market structure. This will help you understand if the market is on the move or consolidating. Price volatility can be caused by a number of factors, such as news events, economic data releases, and even just changes in investor sentiment. Finally, pay attention to chart patterns and breakout levels. These can be important clues for future market direction. Some common chart patterns include head and shoulders, triangles, and double tops/bottoms. №2: Identifying major areas of value In order to identify major areas of value, traders should: 1) First take a look at the overall market trend to get an idea of whether the market is moving up, down, or sideways. 2) Identify potential support and resistance levels. 3) Watch out for price volatility to better understand if the market is on the move or consolidating. 4) Monitor chart patterns and breakout levels, as they can provide important clues for future market direction. №3: Watching for price volatility Price volatility can be defined as sudden changes in prices. These changes can be either up or down, and they often happen very quickly. Price volatility is a normal part of the market, and it happens for a variety of reasons. Some of the most common causes of price volatility include news events, economic data releases, and central bank decisions. One of the most important things that traders need to do is to watch for price volatility. By monitoring price movements, traders can take advantage of market swings to make profits. There are a few different ways to do this. One way is to use technical indicators, such as Bollinger Bands or the Average True Range indicator. Another way is to simply pay attention to price action and look for signs of a potential breakout. When it comes to identifying when the market is volatile, there are a few different things that traders can look for. First, they can look at the overall level of market activity. If there is a lot of activity, it is likely that prices will start to move around more. Second, traders can look at the size of the candlesticks on a price chart. If they are getting bigger or smaller, it could be an indication that prices are starting to move more aggressively. Finally, traders can also listen to news reports and economic data releases for clues about potential market moves. There are a few different techniques that traders can use to monitor price volatility. One way is to set up alerts on their trading platform so that they are notified whenever there is a sudden change in prices. Another way is to check in on the markets regularly throughout the day so that they can spot any potential changes as they happen. №4: Chart patterns and breakout levels One of the most important things for traders to know is how to identify chart patterns and breakout levels. This knowledge can help them take advantage of market swings to make profits. There are many different types of chart patterns that traders can use to their advantage. Some of the most common include head and shoulders, double tops and bottoms, triangles, and flag and pennant patterns. Each of these patterns can give traders clues about future market direction. Head and shoulders patterns, for example, often form at the end of an uptrend and can signal that the market is about to reverse course. Double top and bottom patterns can also be used to predict market reversals. Triangles typically form during periods of consolidation and can be used to trade both breakout and continuation setups. Flag and pennant patterns often form during periods of consolidation and can also be used to trade breakout setups. When it comes to trading breakouts, it is important for traders to wait for multiple confirmations before taking a trade. This means that they should look for other signs that the market is about to move in the direction they are anticipating before entering a trade. Some things traders can look for include a sharp increase in volume, a break above or below key resistance or support levels, or a strong move in price away from the pattern itself. By knowing how to identify chart patterns and breakout levels, traders can take advantage of market swings to make profits. These techniques are some of the most important tools in a trader's toolbox and can help them become more successful in the markets. Conclusion The conclusion of the article should cover the four important trade tips on price action. These tips are designed to help traders make better decisions and maximize their profits. By following these tips, traders will be able to better navigate the market and make more informed decisions that can lead to successful trades. Traders, if you liked this idea or if you have your own opinion about it, write in the comments. I will be glad 👩‍💻
OANDA:XAUUSDEducation
by Lingrid
11
Learn False Breakout in Trading | Technical Analysis Basics ⭕️False-breakouts are exactly what they sound like: a breakout that failed to continue beyond a level, resulting in a ‘false’ breakout of that level. False breakout patterns are one of the most important price action trading patterns to learn, because a false-break is often a very strong clue that price might be changing direction or that a trend might be resuming soon. ⭕️A false-break of a level can be thought of as a ‘deception’ by the market, because it looks like price will breakout but then it quickly reverses, deceiving all those who took the ‘bait’ of the breakout. It’s often the case that amateurs will enter what looks like an ‘obvious’ breakout and then the professional’s will push the market back the other way ⭕️A false breakout is essentially a ‘contrarian’ move in the market that ‘flushes’ out those traders who may have entered on emotion, rather than logic and forward thinking. ⭕️Generally speaking, a false-breakout happens because amateur traders or those with ‘weak hands’ in the market will tend to enter the market only when it ‘feels safe’ to do so. This means, they tend to enter when a market is already quite extended in one direction (and it’s about ready to retrace) or they try to ‘predict’ a breakout from a key support or resistance level too early. Professional traders watch for these missteps by the amateurs, and the end result is a very good entry for them with a tight stop loss and huge risk reward potential. ⭕️It takes discipline and a bit of ‘gut feel’ to know when a false-break is likely to occur, and you can never really know ‘for sure’ until after one has formed. The important thing, is to know what they look like and how to trade them. Like, comment and subscribe to boost your trading! Hey traders, let me know what subject do you want to dive in in the next post?
OANDA:XAUUSDEducation
by TopTradingSignals
10
Price Action Candlesticks Cheatsheet — The Best Patterns!These different price action patterns are great for various situations. They can be identified at a Lower time frame or Higher timeframe, pick a chart and start looking at the candles! If you identify any of these in a chart you are looking at today, feel free to share them below. Here is a little more about bullish and bearish candlesticks: Bullish and bearish candlesticks represent opposite market sentiments in technical analysis. They are used to identify the buying and selling pressure in a financial market, and help traders to predict the direction of price movement. A bullish candlestick is represented by a green or white candlestick that has a long body and a short wick or no wick. A long green or white body indicates that the closing price of the asset is higher than the opening price. It signifies that buyers are in control and that there is bullish sentiment in the market. The longer the body of the candle, the more significant the bullish sentiment. On the other hand, a bearish candlestick is represented by a red or black candlestick that has a long body and a short wick or no wick. A long red or black body indicates that the closing price of the asset is lower than the opening price. It signifies that sellers are in control and that there is bearish sentiment in the market. The longer the body of the candle, the more significant the bearish sentiment. Traders use bullish and bearish candlesticks to identify trend reversals, support and resistance levels, and to confirm other technical indicators. When a bullish candlestick pattern appears after a series of bearish candlesticks, it may indicate a potential reversal of the trend. Conversely, when a bearish candlestick pattern appears after a series of bullish candlesticks, it may indicate a potential reversal of the trend. No single candlestick should be used to make trading decisions, and traders should always consider other technical indicators and fundamental analysis before making any trading decisions.
BITSTAMP:BTCUSDEducation
by Tradingstrategyguides
Learn Engulfing Candlestick Pattern ☑️WHAT IS A BULLISH ENGULFING CANDLE? The bullish engulfing candle appears at the bottom of a downtrend and indicates a surge in buying pressure. The bullish engulfing pattern often triggers a reversal in trend as more buyers enter the market to drive prices up further. The pattern involves two candles with the second candle completely engulfing the body of the previous red candle. ☑️HOW TO SPOT A BULLISH ENGULFING PATTERN AND WHAT DOES IT MEAN? ▪️Characteristics of a bullish engulfing pattern: • Strong green candle that ‘engulfs’ the prior red candle body (disregard the wicks) • Occurs at the bottom of a downward trend • Stronger signals are provided when the red candle is a doji, or when subsequent candles close above the high of the bullish candle. ▪️What does it tell traders? • Trend reversal to the upside (bullish reversal) • Selling pressure losing momentum at this key level. ▪️Advantages of trading with the bullish engulfing candle: • Easy to identify • Attractive entry levels can be obtained after receiving confirmation of the bullish reversal. ☑️KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A BULLISH AND A BEARISH ENGULFING PATTERN Engulfing patterns can be bullish and bearish. The bearish engulfing pattern is essentially the opposite of the bullish engulfing pattern discussed above. Instead of appearing in a downtrend, it appears at the top of an uptrend and presents traders with a signal to go short. It is characterized by a green candle being engulfed by a larger red candle. ☑️CONCLUSION A Bullish Engulfing Candle becomes an excellent tool for the trader, once he masters how to use it properly! ❤️Please, support our work with like & comment!❤️ What do you want to learn in the next post?
OANDA:XAUUSDEducation
by UnitedSignals
6
Relative Strength Index (RSI) | Technical Indicator You Must Kno ✳️What is the RSI Indicator What is the RSI Indicator? The relative strength index is a market indicator that signals when the asset is over-bought or over-sold. This is a momentum-following indicator that measures how fast the price is moving and changing. The RSI uses different types of averages, but its primary purpose is to show whether a trend is strong or weak within a series of prices. In general, a strong trend is indicated by values close to 100 while a bearish trend is often indicated by a value near 0. ✳️RSI Indicator Settings The RSI has the standard setting. When you activate the indicator in any platform the defualt setting are 3 values. They are 6, 14 and 24. These are averages. The 30 and 70 value lines are calculated based on the lower and upper values and the middle lines is the oscillar which is a 14 period average. When the 14 period oscillator is above the 24 period is overbought and when the 14 period is below the 6 period is oversold. ✳️Opening Positions on RSI Signals The main signal the RSI oscillator generates allows defining overbought and oversold price ranges. Although it is frequently used as a filter in systems where the main indicator is a trend one, it might be possible to try trading using RSI signals only. When indicator’s line goes above the level 70 or below the level 30, it signals that market is overbought/oversold, and it is necessary to wait for the next signal confirming a trend reversal. ✳️RSI Trendlines Contrary to popular belief, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) is a leading indicator. This quality can be observed by using trendlines on the RSI chart and trading its break. When the RSI is rising, an upward trendline is drawn by connecting two or more lows and projecting the line into the future. Similarly, when the RSI is falling, a downward trendline is drawn by connecting two or more highs and projecting the line into the future. A break of an RSI trendline precedes an actual price reversal or continuation in the market. For instance, if the asset price breaks above a downward trendline, it is a signal that the price is about to edge upwards, either as a continuation of an uptrend or as a reversal of an existing downtrend in the market. ✳️RSI and Chart Patterns The Relative Strength Index is one of the best technical indicators to complement raw price action signals delivered by candlestick patterns or line chart patterns. For instance, when a bullish candlestick, such as a pin bar, or a price chart pattern, such as a double bottom, occurs in a downtrend, a buy position can be opened when the RSI displays a reading of below 30 to imply oversold conditions. ✳️RSI Divergence The Relative Strength Index also delivers divergence signals that could be a viable trading opportunity. A divergence occurs when the asset price and RSI do not move in the same direction. A positive (bullish) divergence occurs when the price is drifting lower, but the RSI is edging higher. This is a signal that the price may be heading towards a bottom and an upward reversal is about to happen. On the other hand, a negative (bearish) divergence occurs when the price is drifting higher, but the RSI is going lower. This is a signal that price may be heading towards a top and a downward reversal is about to happen. ✳️RSI and RVI Both the RSI and the RVI(Relative Vigor Index) are oscillators, but their different qualities can help traders to pick out high-quality RSI trading opportunities in the market. Whereas the RSI focuses on price extremes (high and low), the computation of RVI seeks to relate closing prices to open prices. This means that the RVI has both positive and negative numbers, with the centreline being 0. The RVI gives information on the strength of price movement, with positive values indicating increasing momentum, whereas negative values denote decreasing momentum. The RSI is the best indicator to complement or qualify the signals delivered by the RVI, especially in trending markets. For instance, if the market is in an uptrend and the RVI delivers a bearish divergence signal (prices go higher whereas RVI goes lower). In this case, a retracement or a trend reversal will be confirmed if the RSI reading is above 70, which implies overbought trading conditions. ✳️Here is the list, though now at all exhausting of the ways to use RSI in your trading. I will add that I use it myself, even though you don’t see it on my charts for aesthetic reasons. Like, comment and subscribe to boost your trading! Hey traders, let me know what subject do you want to dive in in the next post?
OANDA:XAUUSDEducation
by TopTradingSignals
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How To Have An Edge Over The Markets 📚Hello TradingView Family / Fellow Traders. This is Richard, also known as theSignalyst. Today I want to share a basic trading plan that you can follow to quantify your trading edge. 📌 Step 1: First, start from the higher timeframes like Daily/Weekly to identify the current long-term trend. is it bullish, bearish or stuck inside a range? If the price is sitting in the middle of nowhere, then it is a NO trade zone as price has 50% change to go either up or down. Thus no edge! 📚 Wait for the price to approach the lower bound or upper bound. Then proceed to Step 2 📌 Step 2: No matter how strong a horizontal / non-horizontal support or resistance is, it can still be broken. Thus don't buy/sell blindly as price approaches a support/resistance. Instead, zoom in to lower timeframes like H1 and M30 to look for setups. 🏹A basic approach would be to wait for a swing low to be broken downward around a resistance as a signal that the bears are taking over. In parallel, wait for a swing high to be broken upward around a suppor t for the bulls to take over. This would be the confirmation to enter the trade. Of course, your second edge would be through risk management by targeting at least double than your indented risk. But that's a topic for another post 😉 Always follow your trading plan regarding entry, risk management, and trade management. Hope you find the content of this post useful 🙏 All Strategies Are Good; If Managed Properly! ~Rich
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by TheSignalyst
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