In this episode of Profit and Learn, we dive into the future of the U.S. dollar. Is it still the undisputed king of global finance, or is its dominance fading? With rising competition from alternative assets, central bank policies, and global de-dollarization efforts, we explore whether the dollar remains the ultimate store of value, medium of exchange, and unit...
In this episode of Profit And Learn, we sit down with seasoned gold and derivatives trader Casey Olsen to break down the forces driving gold’s rally. He provides an insider’s perspective on the gold mining industry, explaining the process of extracting gold and the challenges miners face. Finally, Casey shares his approach to trading gold derivatives, offering...
Today’s “What’s Flowing” highlights shifting market trends across FX, commodities, and indices. The sentiment tags—Bullish, Bearish, or Neutral—provide a high-level view of price action dynamics 📌 Key Market Sentiment Overview 🔵 Indices & Commodities • US30 (Top Left) – NEUTRAL • Market stalling near 45,000 resistance, awaiting a breakout or...
Overview The Confusion Clarity Bar Index (CCBI) is a TradingView indicator designed to measure market efficiency and volatility by combining the Efficiency Ratio with a Bollinger Bands %b calculation. This provides traders with a unique way to gauge price movement clarity versus confusion. Key Features: 1. Efficiency Ratio (ER) Calculation: • Measures the...
Top Row Charts: EUR/AUD (Top Left): Market is trending upwards, labeled as "LONG", possibly indicating a buy signal based on the trend or setup shown. CAD/CHF (Top Middle): Seems to be range-bound with no distinct trend breakout, potentially in consolidation. GBP/AUD (Top Right): Marked as "LONG", showing a bullish trend continuation. Bottom Row Charts: Brent...
FX:AUDUSD On Friday I feel asleep at the desk by accident., I woke up and killed my algos, but accidentally left one on. It was purchasing AU/$ shorts into the close at 0.62256. I woke up on Saturday, and noticed 100% of the margin committed to a one sided position. I was sure, come monday my account would be flat. 100% sure. What this taught me. Market prices...
Welcome to THE MACRO, where we take a big-picture view of the financial markets, analyzing long-term investment trends, macroeconomic shifts, and strategic positioning for major plays. In today’s episode, we’re diving into gold, bonds, the U.S. dollar, commodities, and global indices to understand where the smart money is flowing for 2025 and beyond. Key Macro...
Key Observations from the Charts 1. USD/MXN (US Dollar to Mexican Peso) – Bullish • The pair is trending upwards, with price breaking above recent resistance. • Green Heikin Ashi candles confirm bullish momentum. 2. USD/CNH (US Dollar to Chinese Yuan) – Bullish • Price is pushing higher, breaking past previous resistance. • The red-to-green shift in Heikin...
Key Market Observations 1. Currency Pairs • CAD/CHF (Top Left) – Bearish Volatility • Heavy rejection at resistance, sharp sell-off. • Strong reaction from previous supply zone, price rebounding slightly. • RSI shows slight recovery, but momentum remains weak. • USD/MXN (Top Center) – Rangebound Movement • Failed breakout at 20.4 level, retracing...
In today’s episode of “What’s Flowing”, we’re analyzing key market moves across FX pairs, commodities, and indices, using Heikin Ashi charts to identify trends and potential trade setups. Key Market Observations 1. Currency Pairs – Strong Momentum Plays • AUD/USD & NZD/USD (Top Left) – Bullish Continuation • Strong uptrend, price breaking through...
Welcome to THE MACRO, where we take a big-picture view of the financial markets, analyzing long-term investment trends, macroeconomic shifts, and strategic positioning for major plays. In today’s episode, we’re diving into gold, bonds, the U.S. dollar, commodities, and global indices to understand where the smart money is flowing for 2025 and beyond. Macro...
Introduction: “Hello, traders! Welcome back to ‘Profit and Learn.’ Today, we’re diving into a fascinating topic: how markets can move contrary to news. It’s a common misconception that positive news always leads to positive market movements. Let’s explore why this isn’t always the case.” Main Content: “Markets often price in expected news ahead of time. This...
On this episode of “What’s Flowing”, I dive into a document shared with me by an institutional trader analyzing the impact of Trump’s tariffs on the markets. With global trade in focus, we’ll explore how these policies are affecting currencies, commodities, and equities, and what institutional traders are watching closely. Are tariffs a strategic move for...
The visual shows a mix of bullish and bearish setups across various assets, indicating a diverse market sentiment. Here’s a breakdown of the flow: Bullish Assets: 1. EUR/CAD - Indicating potential upward momentum, likely off strong support. 2. NZDJPY - Suggesting renewed buying interest around key levels. 3. AUD/CHF - The chart points to buyers stepping in,...
Psychology. Developing it changes how you see markets and this changes how you trade it. - 3 Market Types (Who are you dealing with?) - Industry Structure - Price Structure & Trend This is a SUPER quick overview of these three points, but start here, and be sure to look out for more advance in-depth conversations.
The GBP/JPY pair appears to have experienced a Flash Sell, a sharp and rapid price movement likely triggered by an imbalance in liquidity or a market event. Such movements are common in highly volatile pairs like GBP/JPY, known for its sensitivity to both fundamental and technical catalysts. Observations: 1. Volatility: The flash sell suggests a significant...
The GBP/JPY pair appears to have experienced a Flash Sell, a sharp and rapid price movement likely triggered by an imbalance in liquidity or a market event. Such movements are common in highly volatile pairs like GBP/JPY, known for its sensitivity to both fundamental and technical catalysts. Observations: 1. Volatility: The flash sell suggests a significant...
The USDCNH chart reveals a potential trend continuation as the pair approaches key resistance levels. The upward momentum is supported by steady higher lows, and the recent price action appears to be aligning with Fibonacci retracement zones, suggesting areas of possible reversal or breakout. The overall structure indicates that traders might keep a close watch...