Wyckoffaccumulation
Wyckoff AccumulationAccording to wyckoff accumulation, we are due for a short retrace then up higher. This could be the beginning of a denial rally.
Targets are based on imbalances (Yellow mark by candles), this is more of a general bullish guideline over a specific target road map so I will be longing after this possible retrace and confirmation.
NVAX Wyckoff Accumulation events + Elliott waves$NVAX My memorial day homework 😁
Wyckoff Accumulation events + Elliott waves
I have attached my two main theories that are happening together and we are approaching the end of it soon.
For wyckoff, I am expecting a big shakeout to follow. We haven't seen yet a day that has the qualities of a spring. We have only experienced some rallies that turned back quickly to the support/supply area, which imo is a test. We need to see massive selling volume and accumulation.
That is coming together with the Elliott waves count. I have an alteration of the count, but does not change anything in the final outcome. I just wanted to show the similarities with the ending diagonal. A wave C or wave 5 call it as you like, is supposed to come. Maybe this will mark the final shakeout and the end of correction.
PG Hello friends! now let 's analyze the PG company my Wyckoff Line indicator, which you can access and which clearly defines the liquidity zone of professionals , as well as with which you can determine the liquidity zones and, accordingly, understand where the accumulation is .
Where is the distribution absolutely clearly and determined the repulsion from the liquidity zone at the very bottom
You can also see that I recently made a deal on the chart , this mark is marked with the mark b 1 ,
which also absolutely clearly indicated the purchase before the decline
On the right we see the relative strength index , which shows that at the moment the company is still in a negative moment relative to the market and it is not yet ripe for purchase at the moment and we must definitely wait until the price reaches the liquidity zone , after which we will already look at the relative strength index and certainly by sector
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Potential Accumulation FormingGold - Potential accumulation forming, i want to see another SOS/candle close above before a pullback into the TR then i'll look to take this long!
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ETHER FRACTAL/CYCLE STUDYReviewing Ether's cycle, it contracts and expands but follows the same peaks and valleys. The notable characteristic here is the spring action it takes in the purple box. This spring can be understood in wyckoffian terms as the shakeout which is followed by a sign of strength and a mark-up.
Is gold in Wyckoff accumulation Phase C and ready to rally?This Point and Figure chart shows that gold may be in Wyckoff Phase C. It is still a little early to say for sure, but there are some positive signs. Supply has been reducing over what looks like Phase A and B, which is consistent with an accumulation structure. There has been reducing supply into the prospective Phase C. If the structure were distribution, we would expect to see supply increasing here. There has also been positive relative strength vs. equities all year.
After a hypodermic top in March, gold has been moving down with pressure from the USD and rising interest rates. However, there are signs that rates may have peaked for the short term. The USD has also shown climactic behavior. Plus, gold is getting a bid from the possible (and likely, in my opinion) general capitulation in equities that is about to happen.
My downside P&F target for the hypodermic top has now been met, so at the very least we should expect some consolidation here. Yesterday's Sign of Strength bar was a hint that demand is coming in. I will be looking closely at any local accumulation structure that is made here, to set targets for the next leg up into a Last Point of Support. What we need to see next is a commitment above 1860 to act as a confirmation.
Wyckoff Distribution Schematic On DJIWhich comes first, the chicken or the egg?
With recession talk being forced upon the economy, and many negative economic factors likely playing a huge role, it begs the question.
With a understanding of Wyckoff and how large institutions transfer money, one could see how the looming recession may not be such a unlucky series of events?
♻️ Wyckoff, again, again and AGAIN ⁉️ - #LDTP 8.2Let's do the point !
I will go straight to the point : I don't like this Wyckoff Accumulation Pattern at all ! Let me explain and I will be brief : Volume are constant so ... we expect a spring most of the time. Take a look at the spring area and ... it's terrible.
To remind, we are just on the primary support of the weekly upward channel which is the yellow line between the two grey support areas, we are just over the support of the bullish trend which is the grey area of $33,000 - $28,200 and the last barrier before the bear side of the strenth. I believe in Wyckoff BUT I don't believe in the psychology of this market (for the moment) and when I see the spring area just under the support area, ... I don't believe it can hold the flush or in other way : Could institutionnals absorb all the selling exhaust ? Believe me, if it happen, this will be the biggest volume that we ever seen on BTC for sure.
So multiples options to don't see that happen :
Another cycle inside the range with falling volumes to avoid this possibility of spring
Too strong support of weekly channel which mean we can't go retest the support area of Wyckoff and so avoid the spring and precipitate the bull breakout
Break the support area of Wyckoff and see directly a strong pressure of the grey support area to create a STB and possibly a bull breakout or falling volumes (like June 2021)
Do a short spring which mean reach only the top of the spring area. It could avoid the flush by not breaking the support area.
I hope for everyone that, if we have a spring, you have your stomach well attached because it's going to be sporty (and maybe sweaty). Either way, it's the goal of this pattern to play with psychology of the market, so what's best to put it on the key level of the market ?!
In the case Wyckoff fail, it will be a new perspective of the market, a perspective where we will have to project to the bear side.
Don't forget : "Making money in trading is math and respect of strategy, so never let your emotions guide you in uncomfortable positions"
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BITCOIN ACCUMULATION SCHEMATICAs we know at the every top and every bottom of the correction in the last year there has been form either a Wyckoff Distribution or Accumulation Schematic allowing Smart Money to Accumulate their Positions for an upcoming change of Trend.
This Time should be no different and we already see a possibility of the Wyckoff Accumulation Schematic forming on the Bigger Picture on Bitcoin.
Price has formed 2 Liquidity points, Buyers Climax and Secondary Test which already have been liquidated by a possible Spring that is forming Right now.
What is Key to this Wyckoff Schematic is that we don't just look for them on a random point of the Market but usually in a special area that may signify the change of Trend.
This time this special area is a 30k zone which is a Big Support zone from the previous Accumulation, which is also backed by some very important Fibonacci levels making current forming Wyckoff Schematic more probable.
Now, when we know that a schematic may be forming and that it is in the right place, what can happen next?
Well, there's a few patterns to a Wyckoff Schematic and we have to remember that no schematic is the same nor perfect as a textbook example.
Assuming right now, we have Spring forming, we can have upward move next, giving us a last point of support (LPSY) and then rally to the upside,
or we can have another leg to the downside which would be called a Spring in Phase B, liquidating positions from Spring.
Either way, the direction of the Accumulation Schematic is always bullish.
BTC/USD Wyckoff Accumulation Updated May 2022Let me start by saying this is not financial advice and this prediction is purely based Wyckoff Accumulation theory. Current Bearish sentiment and global financial state could change everything anytime so please DYOR before making investment decisions. Also please do not take the price point and timeline literally because this is a pattern prediction.
This prediction is based on assuming BTC has found some support at 30k or in this area which makes an ST in phase B. Based on this, BTC looks like forming the following Wykoff Auumulation patterns -
Schematics 1 - Green
Schematics 2 - Orange
According to Schematics 1 - Spring could be anywhere between 20k to 30k depending on market sentiment and assuming 30k is the ST in phase B.
Wyckoff Logic Supply and DemandUSDCHF
Technical analysis
Cause, accumulation, equilibrium sequence between demand and supply between quotas, 0.98639 supply zone & 0. 97127 demand zone .
Demand greater than supply!
Pattern Drop base Rally!
Implications, bullish!
The effect generated by approx 200 pips!
SL 0.98131
Entry 0.99408, buy!
TP 1.01391
⭕ = circle
⏹ = square
🔺️ = triangle
Unit = ⭕ market
Polarity = 🔺️demand & 🔻supply
Equilibrium = ⏹ range ("the ratio between supply and demand is =")
PRINCIPLE OF DEMAND AND SUPPLY
The law of supply and demand
- here the analysts study the relationship between supply and demand , having as a reference point the price and
volume over a period of time as shown on the chart.
KEY DEFINITION
The law of supply and demand is of the utmost importance. If the application to
buy an instrument (currency pairs, stocks, commodities , metals, bonds, cryptocurrencies)
is higher than the available supply, the only way the demand can be met is
for the price to rise to a level that attracts enough supply to match demand.
When this point is reached, the price does not advance. If the offer to sell is
higher than the demand to buy, the only way the supply will be absorbed is as
the price drops to a point that attracts enough demand to absorb all
the amount. When that happens, the price doesn't go down.
XRP Wyckoff accumulation updateThe accumulation is taking longer than what I first expected but, it is still forming a Wyckoff accumulation.
Instead of a schematic 2 formation it is now into a schematic 1 formation.
I see two scenarios: Spring could still be forming so first some more down before reversing, but as RSI was already oversold we possibly already have our spring and could be reversing shortly.
Bitcoin: Wyckoff within WyckoffAre we really doing this again? There's good news and bad news but also potentially even better news!
I charted the recent down pattern of bitcoin to Wyckoff and have once again found a matching pattern to the Accumulation Cycle. You can see these accumulation phases in blue.
I then noticed that the larger pattern could be a Wyckoff Distribution Cycle and have charted that in orange.
But there is also another Wyckoff pattern called the Reaccumulation Cycle and it too looks like it could be a Reaccumulation pattern. These arrows are green.
What to look out for
I believe the "spring" is about to happen for the short-term Accumulation Cycle, this could bring the price near 30k. If it doesn't bounce hard if 30k is hit and just lags around there, I would be worried that it is a shorter Distribution Cycle and will follow the red line.
Next most important area is the UTAD. This could be the long-term top of bitcoin but it is NOT a requirement in the distribution cycle so no guarantee that it will happen. It also may not be a distribution cycle but instead a Reaccumulation Cycle, which could lead to a breakout.
If the UTAD acts as resistance, we could see a "creek" and "spring" phase in the Reaccumulation cycle. This looks like a distinct pattern to me where the price starts to stabilize and curve. There is also an optional "spring" that stops out the bulls one last time for the big run. This is a dangerous area though, because if the cycle is a distribution one, the price will follow that orange line.
So in my opinion there is still not enough data to tell exactly where bitcoin where go from here, but it is nice to understand the likely pathways using Wyckoff, which has been reliable in the past.
A good Wyckoff article can be found here if you want to read more: phemex.com
Wyckoff trading using the example of ADA/BTC Accumulation schemePay attention to the phases and letter designations on the graph that I showed on the ADA / BTC pair. (Cardano). A diagram of the accumulation phases is shown. Which are relevant for trading now. Several trading methods are combined on the chart:
1) Trading by the Wyckoff method.
2) Trade in horizontal channels.
3) Trade from important areas (price reversal points).
4) Trading in secondary local trends.
Now the price is at the important zone of the mirror level which, from the development of the situation, can act as support or resistance. Channel pitch 30%. You can work in two directions.
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About Wyckoff's trading method.
The forerunner of volume analysis (VSA) is Richard Wyckoff. Roughly speaking, the whole point of the method can be expressed - trade for a major market player. The creator of this technique himself was a man who had a system-forming influence on stock trading. It was not a poor theorist who got rich after publishing books! He was a very successful trader and earned impressive capital in his day. The very method that he was allowed to achieve and the entire 40 years of experience in trading, he published in his book in the public domain is already closer to his death Wall Street Ventures and Adventures Through Forty Years. At the end of his life's journey, Wyckoff became more altruistic, and decided to share the knowledge that led him to wealth. He died in 1934.
The Wyckoff trading method was developed in the early 1930s. It consists of a number of principles and strategies originally developed for traders and investors. Wyckoff devoted much of his life experience to studying market behavior, and his work still has an impact on much of modern technical analysis (TA). Currently, the Wyckoff method is applied to all types of financial markets, although initially it was focused only on stocks.
During the creation of his work, Wyckoff was inspired by the trading methods of other successful traders (especially Jesse Livermore). Today, he enjoys the same respect as other key figures such as Charles Dow and Ralph Nelson Elliott. But for example, unlike Elliot’s theory, which is good in theory, but not always applicable in practice, the Wyckoff method is many times more effective for making money not in theory, but in practice.
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According to Richard Wyckoff's trading method, there are 3 laws:
1) The law of supply and demand.
2) The law of causation.
3) The law of communication efforts and results.
The first law states that the value of assets begins to rise when demand exceeds supply, and accordingly falls in the reverse order. This is one of the most basic principles in the financial markets, which does not exclude Wyckoff in his work.
We can represent the first law in the form of three simple equations:
1) Demand> supply = price increases.
2) Demand <offer = price falls.
3) Demand = supply = no significant price change (low volatility).
The second law states that the differences between supply and demand are not a coincidence. Instead, they reflect preparatory actions resulting from certain events. In Wyckoff's terminology, the accumulation period (cause) ultimately leads to an uptrend (consequence). In turn, the distribution period (cause) provokes the development of a downtrend (consequence).
Wyckoff’s third law states that price changes are the result of common efforts that are displayed on the trading volume. In the case when the growth in the value of the asset corresponds to a high volume of trading, there is a high probability that the trend will continue to move. But if volumes are too small at a high price, growth is likely to stop and the trend may change direction.
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Wyckoff Price Cycles.
According to Wyckoff, the market can be understood and predicted using a detailed analysis of supply and demand. This can be done based on price action, volume and timeframe. By observing the behavior of large groups of investors, Wyckoff was able to learn to notice certain points during which preparations were made before a large price move. These moments were called accumulation (before the upward movement of prices) and distribution (before the fall of prices).
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“Composite person” (major player) and phases.
Wyckoff created the idea of a “composite man” (from the English composite man, composite operator), which embodies the imaginary personality of the market. He invited all investors and traders to study the stock market from the point of view if it were controlled by one subject, as this could facilitate their further following the trends.
At its core, the composite person represents the largest players (market makers), wealthy people and institutional investors. The behavior of a composite person is the opposite of most investors and traders that Wyckoff often observed, given their financial losses. This is the opposite of crowd action.
The cycle described in the Wyckoff method consists of four main phases:
1) Accumulation (accumulation).
2) Impulse or uptrend.
3) Distribution.
4) Markdown (correction, downtrend).
1 phase. Accumulation .
A composite person accumulates assets before most investors and traders begin to do so. This phase is usually marked by lateral movement. Accumulation occurs in a gradual manner to avoid significant price changes.
2 phase. Impulse or uptrend.
When a composite person takes possession of a sufficient amount of assets, while the sales force is depleted, he begins to push the market upward, forming an emerging trend that gradually attracts more and more new investors, which subsequently leads to an increase in demand.
3 phase. Distribution.
Then the “composite person” distributes the purchased assets. He begins to sell his profitable positions to those who enter the market at a late stage (“hamsters”).
4 phase. Markdown (correction, downtrend).
Shortly after the distribution phase, the market begins to fall. In other words, after the composite person has completed the sale of a significant amount of his position, he begins to push the market down. To repeat the cycle again. The hamster is not a mammoth - it will not die out. In the end, supply becomes much larger than demand, and a downtrend will follow.
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Approach to the Wyckoff market in five steps.
Wyckoff also developed a five-step approach to the market based on numerous principles and methods. Simply put, such an approach can be considered as the procedure for applying his work in practice.
S tep one: identify the current trend.
The primary task is to determine the current trend and a superficial assumption where and how far it can go, in connection with which the following questions arise: "what is the current trend?", "What is the relationship between supply and demand?".
Step two: determine the strength of the asset.
How strong is the asset in relation to the market? Does its value move with the market or the opposite of it?
Step three: find an asset with a reason for further growth.
Are there enough reasons to open a position? Is the reason good enough for the potential benefit (consequence) to justify the possible risks in the future?
Fourth step: determine the likelihood of cost increases.
Is the asset ready for the intended move? What is its position relative to the current trend? Does the price and volume of trades correspond to possible growth? This step often includes Wyckoff tests for the purchase and sale of the selected asset.
Step Five: Your Login Time.
The last step contains all the timing information. For the most part, this is due to the analysis of a trading instrument to compare their behavior with the main market. In cryptocurrency, for example, with bitcoin.
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Wyckoff Trading Schemes.
Accumulation and distribution schemes are the most popular part of Wyckoff’s work, at least among cryptocurrency communities. This model breaks down these two schemes into smaller sections of five phases (from A to E), as well as several events that are briefly described below.
Pay attention to the phases and letter designations on the graph that I showed on the ADA / BTC pair. A diagram of the accumulation phases is shown. Which are relevant for trading now
ACCUMULATION DIAGRAM
PS - preliminary support (initial support) the first resistance - appears after a significant decrease in the price, the volume increases, and the price accelerates the decrease over time.
SC - the culmination of sales - there is a sharp drop in prices for large volumes.
AR - automatic rally (automatic upward movement) appears because there are very few sellers in the market, and buyers quickly raise the price up.
ST- secondary test (repeated test) - occurs to check the forces of supply and demand. There may be several ST and SC. ST can even slightly break the price level set by SC.
Spring ("Spring") - does not always occur, in the late stages of accumulation. The logic of false breakdown.
Test - Occurs after Spring is formed and should be on a small volume. Usually above the low at a lower level.
SOS - a sign of strength (signs of strength) the price begins to rise and stands out from the price range TR (trading range) with an increased volume.
LPS - the last support point, the last resistance level, occurs after a breakdown (SOS), this is a return of prices in the vicinity of TR with low volume and low price dynamics.
BU (back up) - the return of prices to the accumulation channel, which follows the realization of the profit of short-term investors and is a demand test. It does not always happen, for obvious reasons.
Phase A.
The strength of sales decreases and the downtrend begins to slow down. This stage is usually marked by an increase in trading volume. Preliminary support (from the English preliminary support, abbr. PS) indicates that new customers are starting to appear, but this is still not enough to stop the downward movement.
The culmination of sales (from the English selling climax, abbr. SC) is formed through intense activity aimed at selling assets, as a result of which investors begin to capitulate. This often manifests itself as the highest point of volatility, when panic sales form high candles and wicks. A strong drop quickly develops into a jump or automatic rally (AR), due to the fact that buyers begin to absorb excess supply. Thus, the trading range (TR) of the accumulation scheme is determined as the distance between the minimum culmination of sales and the maximum of automatic rally.
A secondary test (ST) occurs when a drop in market prices crosses the sales climax (SC) to verify the validity of a downtrend. In this case, trading volume and market volatility are usually lower than usual. While the second test often forms a higher minimum relative to the culmination of sales, this does not always happen according to plan.
Phase B.
Based on the Wyckoff law of causation, phase B can be considered as a cause that leads to a certain effect.
Phase B is the consolidation phase in which a composite person accumulates the largest amount of assets. At this stage, the market tends to test various levels of resistance and support in the area of its trading range.
Numerous secondary tests (STs) may occur during phase B. In some cases, they show higher highs (bull traps) and lows (bear traps) with respect to the culmination of sales and the automatic rally, like phase A.
Phase C.
This phase is a typical period of asset accumulation. It is often the last bear trap before the market begins to show higher lows. During phase C, the composite person provides a small proposal, and in fact, those who were supposed to sell their assets have already done so.
During this phase, support levels begin to break through to stop traders and mislead investors. We can describe this as the last attempt to buy an asset at a lower price before the start of an uptrend. Thus, the bear trap encourages small investors to abandon the holding of their assets.
However, in some cases, support levels can be maintained, and the "spring" simply does not begin. In other words, there may be another accumulation scheme, which includes slightly different elements, but not “spring”. However, the overall structure of the circuit remains valid.
Phase D.
Phase D represents the transition between cause and effect. It is located between the accumulation zone (phase C) and the breakout of the trading range (phase E).
Typically, a significant increase in trading volume and volatility occurs during phase D. Usually it assumes the last point of support (from the English last point support, abbr. LPS), demonstrating a lower minimum before the market begins to move up. LPS often precedes breakthrough resistance levels, which in turn creates higher highs. This indicates the manifestation of signs of strength (from the English. Signs of strength, abbr. SOS), as the previous resistance levels become new levels of support.
Despite a somewhat confusing terminology, there may be several last points of support during this phase. They often increase trading volume when testing new zones. In some cases, the price may create a small consolidation zone before effectively breaking through a larger trading range and moving on to phase E.
Phase E.
Phase E is the last step in the accumulation pattern. It is marked by a clear penetration of the trading range due to increased demand in the market, which indicates the beginning of an uptrend.
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Volume in separate phases (VSA).
A key element in the analysis of the Wyckoff method is the preservation of volume at the individual stages of accumulation / distribution.
Phase A.
In this phase, dynamic movements of prices with an increased volume occur. We have new highs / lows and climax points, followed by automatic price rallies in the opposite direction, and then retest on a smaller volume. This phase forms the border of the TR (trading range) channel, in which the price will consolidate until the rebound in phase D and E
Stage B.
Here, large investors get rid of their last position from the previous trend and prepare for its reversal.
Phase C.
This is a very important phase, because in phase C it comes to the end of the current trend. Weak players leave the market for Spring (accumulation) or UTAD (distribution). If these formations do not exist, then we are dealing with LPS, where the inability to continue the current trend is visible, the price practically does not move.
Phase D.
With signs of weakness in the current trend from phase C, the time comes to show the strength of the adversary. The price breaks the level in the expected direction, with high dynamics and increased volume.
Phase E.
Confirmation of our assumptions and completion of the accumulation / distribution process. Price accelerates in the expected direction. If we were unable to join the movement during phase D, then further problems may already arise with this. And this deal will be less profitable.
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Conclusion on the Wyckoff trading method.
Almost a hundred years have passed since the publication of the work, but the Wyckoff method is still in demand to this day. By nature, the market does not always exactly follow similar trading patterns. In practice, accumulation and distribution patterns can occur in different ways. For example, in some cases, phase B can last much longer than expected. For this reason, spring, UTAD and other tests may simply be absent.
However, Wyckoff's work offers a wide range of reliable trading techniques that are based on numerous theories and principles. His work is certainly valuable to thousands of investors, traders and analysts around the world. The accumulation and distribution schemes described in this article may be suitable for understanding the general order of cycles in financial markets.
But recently, due to the widespread introduction of algorithmic trading and the use of it by large players, it has become increasingly difficult to notice a large player on highly liquid instruments, but it is possible. According to three schemes of dialing / resetting by the position algorithm.
This analysis method is more relevant for medium-liquid instruments, where fewer algorithms and highly professional traders are clearly hard to see. One person can hide his real work, and do fake trade for dozens of people. It is clear that with good preparation, it is possible to calculate and understand what will happen next, but naturally this is not an analysis of the schedule. Analysis of the schedule in the work of a truly successful trader in fact takes no more than 20-30% of the work.
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It is impossible to describe everything in one article. The Wyckoff method at first glance seems complicated, but it is not. The main thing is to understand the essence of the work and practice trading tools. To start, start trading with a symbolic amount.
Always remember, a theory without practice is zero.
Once again, the Wyckoff method works well on medium-liquid instruments such as cryptocurrencies, but not lower than the top 100.
Wyckoff trading using the example of ADA/BTC Accumulation schemePay attention to the phases and letter designations on the graph that I showed on the ADA / BTC pair. (Cardano). A diagram of the accumulation phases is shown. Which are relevant for trading now. Several trading methods are combined on the chart:
1) Trading by the Wyckoff method.
2) Trade in horizontal channels.
3) Trade from important areas (price reversal points).
4) Trading in secondary local trends.
Now the price is at the important zone of the mirror level which, from the development of the situation, can act as support or resistance. Channel pitch 30%. You can work in two directions.
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About Wyckoff's trading method.
The forerunner of volume analysis (VSA) is Richard Wyckoff. Roughly speaking, the whole point of the method can be expressed - trade for a major market player. The creator of this technique himself was a man who had a system-forming influence on stock trading. It was not a poor theorist who got rich after publishing books! He was a very successful trader and earned impressive capital in his day. The very method that he was allowed to achieve and the entire 40 years of experience in trading, he published in his book in the public domain is already closer to his death Wall Street Ventures and Adventures Through Forty Years. At the end of his life's journey, Wyckoff became more altruistic, and decided to share the knowledge that led him to wealth. He died in 1934.
The Wyckoff trading method was developed in the early 1930s. It consists of a number of principles and strategies originally developed for traders and investors. Wyckoff devoted much of his life experience to studying market behavior, and his work still has an impact on much of modern technical analysis (TA). Currently, the Wyckoff method is applied to all types of financial markets, although initially it was focused only on stocks.
During the creation of his work, Wyckoff was inspired by the trading methods of other successful traders (especially Jesse Livermore). Today, he enjoys the same respect as other key figures such as Charles Dow and Ralph Nelson Elliott . But for example, unlike Elliot’s theory, which is good in theory, but not always applicable in practice, the Wyckoff method is many times more effective for making money not in theory, but in practice.
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According to Richard Wyckoff's trading method, there are 3 laws:
1) The law of supply and demand .
2) The law of causation.
3) The law of communication efforts and results.
The first law states that the value of assets begins to rise when demand exceeds supply, and accordingly falls in the reverse order. This is one of the most basic principles in the financial markets, which does not exclude Wyckoff in his work.
We can represent the first law in the form of three simple equations:
1) Demand> supply = price increases.
2) Demand <offer = price falls.
3) Demand = supply = no significant price change (low volatility ).
The second law states that the differences between supply and demand are not a coincidence. Instead, they reflect preparatory actions resulting from certain events. In Wyckoff's terminology, the accumulation period (cause) ultimately leads to an uptrend (consequence). In turn, the distribution period (cause) provokes the development of a downtrend (consequence).
Wyckoff’s third law states that price changes are the result of common efforts that are displayed on the trading volume . In the case when the growth in the value of the asset corresponds to a high volume of trading, there is a high probability that the trend will continue to move. But if volumes are too small at a high price, growth is likely to stop and the trend may change direction.
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Wyckoff Price Cycles.
According to Wyckoff, the market can be understood and predicted using a detailed analysis of supply and demand . This can be done based on price action, volume and timeframe. By observing the behavior of large groups of investors, Wyckoff was able to learn to notice certain points during which preparations were made before a large price move. These moments were called accumulation (before the upward movement of prices) and distribution (before the fall of prices).
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“Composite person” (major player) and phases.
Wyckoff created the idea of a “composite man” (from the English composite man, composite operator), which embodies the imaginary personality of the market. He invited all investors and traders to study the stock market from the point of view if it were controlled by one subject, as this could facilitate their further following the trends.
At its core, the composite person represents the largest players (market makers), wealthy people and institutional investors. The behavior of a composite person is the opposite of most investors and traders that Wyckoff often observed, given their financial losses. This is the opposite of crowd action.
The cycle described in the Wyckoff method consists of four main phases:
1) Accumulation (accumulation).
2) Impulse or uptrend.
3) Distribution.
4) Markdown (correction, downtrend).
1 phase. Accumulation.
A composite person accumulates assets before most investors and traders begin to do so. This phase is usually marked by lateral movement. Accumulation occurs in a gradual manner to avoid significant price changes.
2 phase. Impulse or uptrend.
When a composite person takes possession of a sufficient amount of assets, while the sales force is depleted, he begins to push the market upward, forming an emerging trend that gradually attracts more and more new investors, which subsequently leads to an increase in demand.
3 phase. Distribution.
Then the “composite person” distributes the purchased assets. He begins to sell his profitable positions to those who enter the market at a late stage (“hamsters”).
4 phase. Markdown (correction, downtrend).
Shortly after the distribution phase, the market begins to fall. In other words, after the composite person has completed the sale of a significant amount of his position, he begins to push the market down. To repeat the cycle again. The hamster is not a mammoth - it will not die out. In the end, supply becomes much larger than demand, and a downtrend will follow.
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Approach to the Wyckoff market in five steps.
Wyckoff also developed a five-step approach to the market based on numerous principles and methods. Simply put, such an approach can be considered as the procedure for applying his work in practice.
Step one: identify the current trend.
The primary task is to determine the current trend and a superficial assumption where and how far it can go, in connection with which the following questions arise: "what is the current trend?", "What is the relationship between supply and demand?".
Step two: determine the strength of the asset.
How strong is the asset in relation to the market? Does its value move with the market or the opposite of it?
Step three: find an asset with a reason for further growth.
Are there enough reasons to open a position? Is the reason good enough for the potential benefit (consequence) to justify the possible risks in the future?
Fourth step: determine the likelihood of cost increases.
Is the asset ready for the intended move? What is its position relative to the current trend? Does the price and volume of trades correspond to possible growth? This step often includes Wyckoff tests for the purchase and sale of the selected asset.
Step Five: Your Login Time.
The last step contains all the timing information. For the most part, this is due to the analysis of a trading instrument to compare their behavior with the main market. In cryptocurrency, for example, with bitcoin .
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Wyckoff Trading Schemes.
Accumulation and distribution schemes are the most popular part of Wyckoff’s work, at least among cryptocurrency communities. This model breaks down these two schemes into smaller sections of five phases (from A to E), as well as several events that are briefly described below.
Pay attention to the phases and letter designations on the graph that I showed on the ADA / BTC pair. A diagram of the accumulation phases is shown. Which are relevant for trading now
ACCUMULATION DIAGRAM
PS - preliminary support (initial support) the first resistance - appears after a significant decrease in the price, the volume increases, and the price accelerates the decrease over time.
SC - the culmination of sales - there is a sharp drop in prices for large volumes.
AR - automatic rally (automatic upward movement) appears because there are very few sellers in the market, and buyers quickly raise the price up.
ST- secondary test (repeated test) - occurs to check the forces of supply and demand . There may be several ST and SC . ST can even slightly break the price level set by SC .
Spring - does not always occur, in the late stages of accumulation. The logic of false breakdown.
Test - Occurs after Spring is formed and should be on a small volume . Usually above the low at a lower level.
SOS - a sign of strength (signs of strength) the price begins to rise and stands out from the price range TR (trading range) with an increased volume .
LPS - the last support point, the last resistance level , occurs after a breakdown (SOS), this is a return of prices in the vicinity of TR with low volume and low price dynamics.
BU (back up) - the return of prices to the accumulation channel, which follows the realization of the profit of short-term investors and is a demand test. It does not always happen, for obvious reasons.
Phase A.
The strength of sales decreases and the downtrend begins to slow down. This stage is usually marked by an increase in trading volume . Preliminary support (from the English preliminary support, abbr. PS) indicates that new customers are starting to appear, but this is still not enough to stop the downward movement.
The culmination of sales (from the English selling climax, abbr. SC ) is formed through intense activity aimed at selling assets, as a result of which investors begin to capitulate. This often manifests itself as the highest point of volatility , when panic sales form high candles and wicks. A strong drop quickly develops into a jump or automatic rally (AR), due to the fact that buyers begin to absorb excess supply. Thus, the trading range ( TR ) of the accumulation scheme is determined as the distance between the minimum culmination of sales and the maximum of automatic rally.
A secondary test ( ST ) occurs when a drop in market prices crosses the sales climax ( SC ) to verify the validity of a downtrend. In this case, trading volume and market volatility are usually lower than usual. While the second test often forms a higher minimum relative to the culmination of sales, this does not always happen according to plan.
Phase B.
Based on the Wyckoff law of causation, phase B can be considered as a cause that leads to a certain effect.
Phase B is the consolidation phase in which a composite person accumulates the largest amount of assets. At this stage, the market tends to test various levels of resistance and support in the area of its trading range.
Numerous secondary tests ( STs ) may occur during phase B. In some cases, they show higher highs (bull traps) and lows (bear traps) with respect to the culmination of sales and the automatic rally, like phase A.
Phase C.
This phase is a typical period of asset accumulation. It is often the last bear trap before the market begins to show higher lows. During phase C, the composite person provides a small proposal, and in fact, those who were supposed to sell their assets have already done so.
During this phase, support levels begin to break through to stop traders and mislead investors. We can describe this as the last attempt to buy an asset at a lower price before the start of an uptrend. Thus, the bear trap encourages small investors to abandon the holding of their assets.
However, in some cases, support levels can be maintained, and the "spring" simply does not begin. In other words, there may be another accumulation scheme, which includes slightly different elements, but not “spring”. However, the overall structure of the circuit remains valid.
Phase D.
Phase D represents the transition between cause and effect. It is located between the accumulation zone (phase C) and the breakout of the trading range (phase E).
Typically, a significant increase in trading volume and volatility occurs during phase D. Usually it assumes the last point of support (from the English last point support, abbr. LPS ), demonstrating a lower minimum before the market begins to move up. LPS often precedes breakthrough resistance levels, which in turn creates higher highs. This indicates the manifestation of signs of strength (from the English. Signs of strength, abbr. SOS), as the previous resistance levels become new levels of support.
Despite a somewhat confusing terminology, there may be several last points of support during this phase. They often increase trading volume when testing new zones. In some cases, the price may create a small consolidation zone before effectively breaking through a larger trading range and moving on to phase E.
Phase E.
Phase E is the last step in the accumulation pattern. It is marked by a clear penetration of the trading range due to increased demand in the market, which indicates the beginning of an uptrend.
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Volume in separate phases (VSA).
A key element in the analysis of the Wyckoff method is the preservation of volume at the individual stages of accumulation / distribution.
Phase A.
In this phase, dynamic movements of prices with an increased volume occur. We have new highs / lows and climax points, followed by automatic price rallies in the opposite direction, and then retest on a smaller volume . This phase forms the border of the TR (trading range) channel, in which the price will consolidate until the rebound in phase D and E
Stage B.
Here, large investors get rid of their last position from the previous trend and prepare for its reversal.
Phase C.
This is a very important phase, because in phase C it comes to the end of the current trend. Weak players leave the market for Spring (accumulation) or UTAD (distribution). If these formations do not exist, then we are dealing with LPS , where the inability to continue the current trend is visible, the price practically does not move.
Phase D.
With signs of weakness in the current trend from phase C, the time comes to show the strength of the adversary. The price breaks the level in the expected direction, with high dynamics and increased volume .
Phase E.
Confirmation of our assumptions and completion of the accumulation / distribution process. Price accelerates in the expected direction. If we were unable to join the movement during phase D, then further problems may already arise with this. And this deal will be less profitable.
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Conclusion on the Wyckoff trading method.
Almost a hundred years have passed since the publication of the work, but the Wyckoff method is still in demand to this day. By nature, the market does not always exactly follow similar trading patterns. In practice, accumulation and distribution patterns can occur in different ways. For example, in some cases, phase B can last much longer than expected. For this reason, spring, UTAD and other tests may simply be absent.
However, Wyckoff's work offers a wide range of reliable trading techniques that are based on numerous theories and principles. His work is certainly valuable to thousands of investors, traders and analysts around the world. The accumulation and distribution schemes described in this article may be suitable for understanding the general order of cycles in financial markets.
But recently, due to the widespread introduction of algorithmic trading and the use of it by large players, it has become increasingly difficult to notice a large player on highly liquid instruments, but it is possible. According to three schemes of dialing / resetting by the position algorithm.
This analysis method is more relevant for medium-liquid instruments, where fewer algorithms and highly professional traders are clearly hard to see. One person can hide his real work, and do fake trade for dozens of people. It is clear that with good preparation, it is possible to calculate and understand what will happen next, but naturally this is not an analysis of the schedule. Analysis of the schedule in the work of a truly successful trader in fact takes no more than 20-30% of the work.
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It is impossible to describe everything in one article. The Wyckoff method at first glance seems complicated, but it is not. The main thing is to understand the essence of the work and practice trading tools. To start, start trading with a symbolic amount.
Always remember, a theory without practice is zero.
Once again, the Wyckoff method works well on medium-liquid instruments such as cryptocurrencies, but not lower than the top 100.
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