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Spread triple top and BottomThe normal triple top has no gaps between the tops. The same philosophy applies in this pattern as in the triple top. In each case, the stock rises to a certain price level and is repelled two times. The third attempt at that price is successful by the stock’s moving through the level shown by a column of X’s exceeding the point of resistance. since the stock was repelled twice at that same level, there are apparently sell orders there. The reason is not important. What is important is that there are sellers at that particular level. The only way to know if demand can overtake the selling pressure is to see how the stock negotiates the level again. simply stated, if the stock is repelled again at this level of resistance, the sellers are still there. You need not know any more. If the stock exceeds that level, then demand has overcome the supply that previously caused it to reverse. This is why we always wait for a particular level to be exceeded before we make a long or short commitment in the stock. Friends, I conduct training in an individual format and in a limited number of students, since a large number will interfere with my trading! The training course includes : The Wyckoff Method Demark method VSA A trading method tailored to your psychotype Psychology of trading For details, write in a personal message I can also introduce you to my own unique indicators , of my own design Wykoff Zone (You determine the activity and zones of smart money and also gives buy and sell signals ) is a Demark indicator that has no analogues on the platform - since most of the indicator are far from the essence of the Demark technique and are too simplified , which violates the basics of the principle For investors, I can shift a 2-week lazy investor course where you can learn how to invest correctly and in which stocks + the tic-tac-toe method supplemented with your own developments taking into account the imbalance of supply and demand
NASDAQ:NUROEducation
by StudentWyckoff
BTC in Phase B of a Wyckoff Re-Distribution Trading RangeIn my previous publication, I opened a long position at what I thought at the time was a selling climax (SC). My analysis was incorrect, as what I thought was a SC was, in fact, a preliminary supply (PS) like event. The PS is known as the first concerted attempt to stop the down trend. Lesson learned. Nevertheless, the BTC price has entered another Wyckoff re-distribution trading range, which is to be confirmed or to fail based on market events. We are in Phase B as we’ve observed the SC and the automatic rally (ARa). Therefore, I’d expect the price to test the lower boundary of the trading range in the form of a secondary test (ST). This idea is consistent with the Phoenix Ascending (PA) indicator, given in the lower panel. I expect the red line to be rejected near level 50 then turn back down and for the green line to continue moving downward. The energy fall below 50 soon, indicating downward pressure on the price. Significant bars, which help define important areas of support and resistance, are given by the blue shading. Wyckoff abbreviations: automatic rally (ARa), selling climax (SC), secondary test (ST), upthrust (UT), upthrust after distribution (UDAT), preliminary supply (PS), failed upthrust (FUT), last point of supply (LPSY), shakeout (SO), sign of weakness (SOW), Phase A (Ph A), Phase B (Ph B), Phase C (Ph C), Phase D (Ph D), Phase E (Ph E). This is not financial advice. I am not your financial advisor. This is my opinion.
BITSTAMP:BTCUSDShort
by Eightchains
13
Multi-year Wyckoff patternAt this point in time we still need to confirm our ST - but as we are currently highly oversold I'm expecting a bounce here. According to Wyckoff, this bounce should then bounce us all the way up to the AR level - after which we expect to fall down and ignite that spring reversal. I'm expecting the spring to be around the 20k level as it will break the 200 weekly SMA to shake out weak hands and create max pain whilst still maintaining market structure by staying above the previous ATH. As the title suggests, this pattern will take years to play out - giving current financial, economic and geopolitical adversities a chance to cool down and providing unseen opportunities for institutions to get in at a low price when regulations are finally set in place. I wouldn't be surprised that when the spring occurs, the fed will pivot dovish, a physical BTC ETF will launch and geopolitical unrest cools off - all around the same time, creating a bull run unlike any other; finally passing the chasm on the adoption curve.
INDEX:BTCUSDLong
by SD_tradeview
♻️ 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" Like, follow or comment if you like, it give me some strength to continue ! I will update this idea with evolution of the pattern.
by Kentg
3
Bitcoin 4H range. My thoughtsBitcoin has been consolidating inside of a range since the beginning of 2022. This range is showing obvious signs of a distribution phase (manipulated highs/higher highs). Right now it seems like there are equal lows at around 37k ready to be wiped for liquidity. There is also a daily supply zone at 46-48k which I think price is very likely to tap for one more higher high before topping out and moving lower. Now whether 37k gets manipulated first or 46-48k I have no clue tbh but it makes more sense for it to move up to the daily supply before going down to tap the lows at 36k and later 30k. So if I had to choose, money is on 46-48k first then 37k. Now do with that information as you will, and as always, gl traders! NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE!
COINBASE:BTCUSD
by SpaceBlobb
2
Long BTC at Selling ClimaxPreviously, I’ve demonstrated stepping-stone descending horizontal Wyckoff re-distribution trading ranges for BTC. Interestingly, the last 3 transitions from Wyckoff re-distribution Phase E to Phase A were similar. In all 3 cases, we observed a climatic level of volume. In all 3 cases, we observed sell bars with a large spread. The percent change in price for these Phase E/Phase A transitions were -26.84%, -21.28%, and -24.98% in Dec 2021, Jan 2022, and May 2022, respectively. In all 3 cases, we observed a selling climax (SC), which serves the purpose of stopping the down trend, followed by an automatic rally (ARa). I expect that we will observe an ARa to the first area of important resistance, which is the open of the May 9 sell bar ($33,945). I have opened a long position at $30,476 and I have a take profit target of $33,945, which is an 11.38% profit. Significant bars, which help define important areas of support and resistance, are given by the blue shading. The blue arrows point to volume spikes. Wyckoff abbreviations: automatic rally (ARa), selling climax (SC), secondary test (ST), upthrust (UT), failed upthrust (FUT), last point of supply (LPSY), shakeout (SO), sign of weakness (SOW), Phase A (Ph A), Phase B (Ph B), Phase C (Ph C), Phase D (Ph D), Phase E (Ph E). This is not financial advice. I am not your financial advisor. This is my opinion.
BITSTAMP:BTCUSDLong
by Eightchains
8
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.
BITSTAMP:BTCUSD
by CryptoCafeClub
1
BTC Short Near Trading Range SupportThis chart builds on previous ideas I’ve shared regarding the BTC price action since October, 2021. In a previous publication, I stated that we likely had observed a shakeout (SO)/sign of weakness (SOW) in potential Phase D of Wyckoff re-distribution. I presented a scenario that would confirm my idea (solid red line). According to this scenario, we would observe a last point of supply (LPSY) event followed by the price breaking the trading range support to the downside. I presented a scenario that would disconfirm my idea (solid green line). According to this scenario, we had observed a SO/Spring event, which would be followed by a sign of strength (SOS) rally. The price data from over the last 12 days seems to confirm my idea of stepping-stone BTC Wyckoff re-distribution. Given the observation of a likely LPSY, we may open a short position near the trading range support (approximately $41,000) or at the present price. The take profit targets are at the next support levels; specifically, $37,400 (-5.4%), $33,700 (-14.4%), and $29,900 (-25.2%). The upper and lower boundaries of the trading ranges are given by the solid black lines and black dotted line. Significant bars, which help define important areas of support and resistance, are given by the blue shading. The blue arrows point to volume spikes. Wyckoff abbreviations: automatic rally (ARa), automatic reaction (ARe), buying climax (BC), secondary test (ST), upthrust (UT), failed upthrust (FUT), last point of supply (LPSY), shakeout (SO), sign of weakness (SO), Phase A (Ph A), Phase B (Ph B), Phase C (Ph C), Phase D (Ph D), Phase E (Ph E). The Phoenix Ascending (PA) indicator by @WyckoffMode is given in the bottom panel. The projected path for the red relative strength index (RSI), blue least squared moving average (LMSA), and energy (E), are given by the red, blue, and grey dotted lines. This is not financial advice. I am not your financial advisor. This is my opinion.
BITSTAMP:BTCUSDShort
by Eightchains
8
BTC/USD Triangle in play? variation #2As I've mentioned on my stream, a breakdown below the current wave C low at 32933.33 just invalidates that particular triangle. There is the possibility that another triangle could be printing in that scenario as shown in this chart. Wave C could still be in progress. However, it would need to reverse prior to the wave A support at 28800. Breaking down below that level will invalidate all the triangle scenarios. This only becomes possible if price breaks down below 32933.33.
COINBASE:BTCUSD
by Chris_Inks
3
Wyckoff Logic Supply and Demand GBPUSD Technical analysis Cause, distribution, equilibrium sequence between demand and supply between quotas , supply zone 1.26179 & 1.24113 demand zone . Supply greater than Demand! Implications, bearish! Pattern Rally base Drop! Effect generated by approx 300 pips. SL 1.25162 Entry 1.23318, sell! TP 1.20000 ⭕ = 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.
Short
by HoratiuBogdan
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. _________________________________ 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. _________________________________________ 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. _____________________________________ 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). _____________________________________ “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. _________________________________________ 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. __________________________________________ 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. __________________________________________ 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. ______________________________ 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. __________________________________ 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.
Education
by SpartaBTC
6
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. _________________________________ 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. _________________________________________ 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. _____________________________________ 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). _____________________________________ “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. _________________________________________ 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 . __________________________________________ 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. __________________________________________ 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. ______________________________ 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. __________________________________ 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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