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Fibonacci: The importance of knowing how to use it properly

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The way the market moves is a fascinating Fibonacci puzzle. Whether the trend is down or up, there is a Fibonacci level waiting to be hit as a reversal and/or target.

USDJPY is shown here: This is a monthly chart. Using the Fibonacci extension from Dec 1, 1975, I've modified it to record the actually Fibonacci number past the old "1.618" to include 5, 8, 13, 21, 34. As you can see how the market respects 8, 13, especially 21 as USDJPY heads in a down trend.

As of recent price action toward the right of the chart, You'll see another a Fibonacci retracement tool used between the 13 and 21 levels of the Fibonacci extension tool. Yes, even using Fibonacci between another Fibonacci works. More importantly how Dec 1, 2023 found support at the 50% mark between 13 and 21 Fibs.

The way I use the Fibonacci extension tool is different than anyone else I've seen. I take the first impulse as the first wave. In my interpretation of a wave is all consecutive candles are the same color. The next wave is the retracement where all consecutive candles are the opposite color. Works on all timeframes and the smaller the time frame the more accurate; IE candles or wicks hit or stop on the exact Fib level.

I hope this encourages you to try Fibonacci in a way no one else has used Fibs and it gives you an edge in your trading/investing objective.

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