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Chart Patterns - How to read them like a ProChart patterns are visual formations on price charts that help traders anticipate potential market movements. These patterns fall into three main categories: bullish , bearish , and indecisive . --- 1. Bullish Chart Patterns Bullish patterns often signal that price is likely to move upward. 1.1 Bull Flag * What it looks like: A sharp upward move followed by a small downward-sloping rectangle (the flag). * Meaning: After a strong rally, the price consolidates briefly before continuing higher. * Key insight: A breakout above the flag typically signals a continuation of the trend. 1.2 Pennant (Bullish) * What it looks like: A strong upward move followed by a small symmetrical triangle. * Meaning: Similar to the bull flag, but the consolidation takes a triangular form. * Key insight: Once price breaks above the pennant, the uptrend often resumes. 1.3 Cup & Handle * What it looks like: A “U”-shaped curve (the cup) followed by a small downward drift (the handle). * Meaning: This pattern suggests a period of accumulation before price breaks higher. * Key insight: A breakout above the handle signals the beginning of a new bullish leg. 1.4 Inverse Head & Shoulders * What it looks like: Three low points, with the middle low being the deepest. * Meaning: This reversal pattern appears after a downtrend and signals a potential change to an uptrend. * Key insight: A breakout above the “neckline” confirms the reversal. --- 2. Indecisive Chart Patterns These patterns show market hesitation, where neither bulls nor bears are clearly in control. 2.1 Consolidation Channel * What it looks like: Price moves within a horizontal channel. * Meaning: Market is moving sideways with no strong trend. * Key insight: A breakout in either direction often leads to a significant move. 2.2 Symmetrical Triangle * What it looks like: Two converging trend lines forming a triangle. * Meaning: This is a neutral pattern that can break out in either direction. * Key insight: Traders wait for a breakout before taking a position. --- 3. Bearish Chart Patterns Bearish patterns signal a high probability of downward price movement. 3.1 Bear Flag * What it looks like: A sharp decline followed by a small upward-sloping rectangle. * Meaning: After a strong drop, price consolidates before continuing lower. * Key insight: A breakout below the flag suggests a continuation of the downtrend. 3.2 Pennant (Bearish) * What it looks like: A sharp downward move followed by a small symmetrical triangle. * Meaning: Similar to the bear flag, but the consolidation takes a triangular form. * Key insight: A breakout downward typically resumes the bearish trend. 3.3 Inverse Cup & Handle * What it looks like: An upside-down cup with a small upward drift forming the handle. * Meaning: Indicates weakness after an uptrend, often followed by a drop. * Key insight: A break below the handle usually signals a strong bearish move. 3.4 Head & Shoulders * What it looks like: Three peaks, with the middle one being the highest. * Meaning: A classic reversal pattern that indicates a potential shift from an uptrend to a downtrend. * Key insight: A break below the “neckline” confirms the bearish reversal. --- How to Use These Patterns * Combine pattern recognition with support/resistance, volume, and indicators for stronger confirmation. * Always wait for breakouts and avoid acting too early. * Manage risk with stop-loss orders.
Education
by Louigi_24
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Smoothie in One Hand, Chart in the Other: Your Vacation ManualSome traders bring a beach read. Others bring their TradingView charts. It’s the heat of the summer and we figured, why not take it easy with a breeze of lightweight lines to pair with your mezcal espresso martini? Let’s talk about how to relax while still watching the markets. 🏄‍♂️ Market Never Sleeps… But You Should Vacations are supposed to be about unplugging, but for traders, that’s just code for “I’ll switch to the app instead.” And we don’t blame you. With all that’s going on — US-EU tariff deal, stocks at record highs, and Ethereum BITSTAMP:ETHUSD outperforming Bitcoin BITSTAMP:BTCUSD in a monster July run — it’s only natural for market participants to be hooked at this time. But watch for those signs of getting overly attached. Studies show performance suffers when you're overcooked — like your last scalp trade on Powell Day. So yes, that mojito matters. Just don’t place a leveraged position on a pool float. 📅 Timing the Market… and Your Booking Let’s talk timing. The pros know not to schedule getaways during Nonfarm Payrolls week or FOMC decision day. (Unless your idea of relaxing is explaining yield curves to your kids on a ferry across lake Como.) Instead, try planning your time off during historically low-volatility periods. Summer often sees volume dry up like your skin without sunscreen. Think August’s fairly dry weeks — when even the algorithms seem to be on holiday. As always, consult with the Economic Calendar to know when these are. Bonus tip: if you’re flying and you wanna stay wired in, go for premarket or after-hours shifts. Nothing says “seasoned trader” like placing an order while the flight attendant gathers everyone’s attention for the safety demo. 🧴 SPF 50 and the S&P 500: Know Your Risk Exposure In these scorchers outside, you wouldn’t step out without sunscreen, right? But would you let your positions roast unsupervised? Use stop losses like you use sunblock: generously and repeatedly. Even better — scale back. Summer’s thin liquidity (and other summer trading traps ) can turn minor market moves into full-on tidal waves. No one wants to explain to their friends why they lost 40% of their portfolio during a snorkeling trip. Adequate position sizing is your beach umbrella. It doesn’t stop the storm, but it’ll stop the burn. 🧭 Wi-Fi, but Make It Secure Public Wi-Fi is great for scrolling memes, not executing trades. One accidental login from a beachside café in Mykonos and boom — your brokerage account may become a group project. Trading from your vacation spot shouldn’t be a flex (no matter how much you want to look cool to the bunch of people around you). Focus on your game, trade in silence, and bask in sunlight and success. ☀️ Pack Light, Trade Lighter The golden rule? If you’re not at your desk, don’t trade like you are. Scale back positions, minimize leverage, and don’t try to outperform the market while someone’s kid is throwing a beach ball at your head. This is a maintenance phase, not a moonshot month. Think: protect capital, avoid drawdowns, maybe sneak in a swing trade between sunscreen applications. 📲 Must-Have Apps for Sand-and-Screen Trading You’re not bringing a full setup, but your phone can still do the heavy lifting. Load it with TradingView (obviously), your broker, ideally paired with TradingView, and a solid news feed . Bonus points for noise-canceling headphones that can drown out both market panic and crying toddlers. Set up push notifications smartly — only the alerts you actually need. You don’t want your wrist buzzing every time Nvidia NASDAQ:NVDA moves 0.1%. Question for the road : What’s your best summer trade… and was it worth checking your phone at dinner to place it?
SP:SPXEducation
by TradingView
5
Deep Dive Into Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD)🗓 The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) is one of the most popular momentum indicators in technical analysis. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced trader, understanding how the MACD works can significantly enhance your trading decisions. 📚 Introduction: What Is MACD and Why It Matters The MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence) is one of the most powerful and widely used momentum indicators in technical analysis. It was developed by Gerald Appel in the late 1970s and has since become a staple in the toolkit of traders and investors across markets — from stocks and forex to cryptocurrencies. At its core, MACD helps traders understand the relationship between two moving averages of an asset’s price, providing insight into both trend direction and momentum strength. By analyzing how these averages converge and diverge, the indicator offers valuable signals for entries, exits, and trend reversals. What makes MACD especially popular is its versatility — it works well in trending markets, can be used across all timeframes, and combines both leading and lagging components. Whether you're a day trader or a long-term investor, understanding how MACD works gives you an edge in making timely and informed trading decisions. 📚 How the MACD Is Calculated: The Components Explained The MACD is built from three core components: MACD line, Signal line and MACD histogram. 🔹 Calculating the MACD Line: The MACD line is the difference between two Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs), typically 12-period EMA (fast) and 26-period EMA (slow). The formula is: MACD Line = EMA(12) − EMA(26) This line captures momentum by tracking how the shorter-term average diverges from the longer-term average. When the MACD line rises, the short-term momentum is increasing faster than the longer-term trend — a sign of bullish acceleration. The reverse implies bearish momentum. 🔹 Calculating the Signal Line: ​ To reduce noise and provide clearer signals, a 9-period EMA of the MACD line is plotted on top. This is the Signal Line, and it acts as a trigger: When the MACD line crosses above the signal line → bullish signal (buy) When the MACD line crosses below the signal line → bearish signal (sell) Signal Line = EMA(9)(MACD Line) 🔹 Calculating the MACD Histogram: ​ The Histogram shows the difference between the MACD Line and the Signal Line: Histogram = MACD Line − Signal Line It provides a visual representation of momentum strength. The histogram bars expand when momentum strengthens and contract as it fades. It helps you spot shifts in momentum earlier than a basic crossover. 📚 How to Use MACD in Trading Strategies ⚡️MACD Signal Line Crossover Buy Signal: MACD Line crosses above the Signal Line from below (bullish crossover) Preferably when both lines are below the zero line (early in the trend) Price closes above the long-term trend approximation, in our case we use 200-period EMA Sell Signal: MACD Line crosses below the Signal Line from above (bearish crossover) Preferably when both lines are above the zero line (early in the trend) Price closes below the long-term trend approximation, in our case we use 200-period EMA 📈Long Trading Strategy Example 1. Wait until MACD line crosses over the Signal line from down to up. In our example we use 1D time frame for BITMART:BTCUSDT.P . Open long trade if point 2 will be completed. 2. Price candle shall be closed above the 200-period EMA. This is long-term trend filter to increase the probability that trades will be open only in the direction of the main trend. 3. Close the long trade when the MACD line crosses under the Signal line. This is an approximation that short-term impulse is over and correction is about to start. In our case we have +20% return on this long trade, but, please, notice that we have not used initial stop-loss in this strategy. Trade was closed according to the technical condition, this approach can violate the risk management rules, but also can be applicable if you trade the amount ready to lose using this strategy. We will talk about stop-loss later. 📉Short trading strategy example 1. Wait until MACD line crosses under the Signal line from up to down. In our example we use 1D time frame for BITMART:ETHUSDT . Open short trade if point 2 will be completed. 2. Price candle shall be closed below the 200-period EMA. This is long-term trend filter to increase the probability that trades will be open only in the direction of the main trend. 3. Close the short trade when the MACD line crosses over the Signal line. This is an approximation that short-term impulse is over and correction is about to start. In this case we have +15% return on the short trade. Again, strategy used the technical condition to close the trade and now let's cover how to place the stop-loss. There is no right answer how to use stop-losses. The first and the most obvious way to place stop-loss is using recent swing low/high, but the problem is that all traders are seeing them and do the same. Price tends to reach such levels to collect liquidity. Another one way to place stop-loss is using the signal candle's high/low. This is so-called 1 candle stop-loss. Usually it's very tight and can allow to have the fantastic risk to reward ratio, but we are now recommend to use it if you are not a professional trader because win rate of such strategy decreases. Third approach in placing stop-loss which we often use in our algorithmic strategies is the Average True Range (ATR). ATR is the volatility measurement, it allows to take into account the current volatility. Sometimes it helps to avoid the stop-loss hit when trade finally goes in your direction. You can just simply subtract (in case of long trade) or add (in case of short trade) ATR value to the entry price and obtain the dynamic stop loss based on current market condition. Also multiplier can be used for ATR. You shall choose the approach which is more comfortable for you, backtest all these approached to make your choice. 🧪Important: we used the long signals only below the zero-line and short signals above it in the attempt to catch the beginning of a trend and have large potential move. On the picture below you can see the same BITMART:BTCUSDT.P , but what will happen if we open long on the lines crossover above zero line? This trade will not be profitable because of restricted potential. ⚡️MACD Zero Line Crossover Buy Signal: MACD Histogram crosses above the zero line (momentum shifts from bearish to bullish) Price closes above the long-term trend approximation, in our case we use 200-period EMA Sell Signal: MACD Histogram crosses below the zero line (momentum shifts from bullish to bearish) Price closes below the long-term trend approximation, in our case we use 200-period EMA 📈Long Trading Strategy Example 1. Wait until MACD Histogram crosses over zero line. Open long trade if point 2 will be completed. 2. Price candle shall be closed above 200-period EMA. This is long-term trend filter to increase the probability that trades will be open only in the direction of the main trend. 3. Take profit when price reaches 3:1 risk to reward ratio according to the stop-loss from point 4. 4. Stop-loss shall be placed below recent swing low. This point can be discussed, you can use any stop-loss technique described earlier in this article. We demonstrate the simplest one, the key here is using at least 3:1 RR. 📉Short trading strategy example 1. Wait until MACD Histogram crosses under zero line. Open short trade if point 2 will be completed. 2. Price candle shall be closed below 200-period EMA. This is long-term trend filter to increase the probability that trades will be open only in the direction of the main trend. 3. Take profit when price reaches 3:1 risk to reward ratio according to the stop-loss from point 4. 4. Stop-loss shall be placed above recent swing high. This point can be discussed, you can use any stop-loss technique described earlier in this article. We demonstrate the simplest one, the key here is using at least 3:1 RR. ⚡️MACD Divergence Strategy MACD Divergence is a strategy that helps traders identify potential reversals in market direction before they become obvious on the price chart. This makes it a favorite tool among swing traders and crypto enthusiasts looking to catch major moves early. But what exactly is a divergence? In simple terms, divergence occurs when price and momentum (MACD) are moving in opposite directions — signaling that the current trend may be losing strength and preparing for a reversal. There are two main types of divergence. 🐂 Bullish Divergence Price makes a lower low MACD Histogram makes a higher low This suggests that while price is still falling, downward momentum is weakening. The bears are losing control, and a bullish reversal may be near. Trading signal is very simple, when bullish divergence happens wait for the first increasing column on MACD histogram and open long trade. Place stop-loss under recent swing low and take profit at 3:1 RR. 🐻Bearish Divergence Price makes a higher high MACD makes a lower high This suggests that while price is still falling, downward momentum is weakening. The bears are losing control, and a bullish reversal may be near. Trading signal is very simple, when bearish divergence happens wait for the first decreasing column on MACD histogram and open short trade. Place stop-loss above recent swing high and take profit at 3:1 RR. 🧪 Important hint: MACD histogram shall cross the zero line between two lows/high to create the most reliable divergence signals. We are not recommend to use it without zero-line crossover to decrease number of false signals. 📈Long Trading Strategy Example 1. MACD Histogram shall create higher low. 2. Price shall create lower low. 3. MACD Histogram shall cross the zero line between lows. 4. MACD Histogram shall show the first increasing column. 5. Put stop-loss under the recent swing low. 6. Put take profit at 3:1. 🧪 You can enhance the long signal with the MACD Line divergence. In our case we have both divergences: with MACD Histogram and MACD Line. 📉Short trading strategy example 1. MACD Histogram shall create lower high. 2. Price shall create higher high. 3. MACD Histogram shall cross the zero line between lows. 4. MACD Histogram shall show the first decreasing column. 5. Put stop-loss above the recent swing high. 6. Put take profit at 3:1. 🧪Divergence is extremely strong signal, but when price continue it's move in the direction of a trend and it's not reversing it can also be the signal for the trend continuation. This situation is called "Baskerville Hound" signal, this name was given by famous trader Alexander Elder. We don't recommend to use it for novice traders, but it's useful to know about it. 📚 Conclusion The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) is more than just a crossover tool — it's a powerful momentum indicator that offers deep insight into the strength, direction, and timing of market trends. By understanding how the MACD line, Signal line, and Histogram interact, traders can uncover early trend shifts, spot momentum divergences, and time entries and exits with greater confidence. Whether you're a short-term trader using fast crossovers for scalping or a long-term investor watching for weekly divergences, MACD can adapt to your style when used thoughtfully. Like all indicators, it works best when combined with price action, support/resistance levels, and other indicators — not in isolation. Ultimately, mastering MACD is not about memorizing patterns, but about learning to read the story of momentum that unfolds beneath the surface of price. With disciplined application and practice, MACD can become a reliable compass in your trading strategy.
Education
by Skyrexio
4
Deep Dive Into Relative Strength Index (RSI)The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is a momentum oscillator developed by J. Welles Wilder Jr. that measures the speed and magnitude of price changes. Introduction In the world of trading, timing is everything — and few indicators have stood the test of time like the Relative Strength Index (RSI). Introduced by J. Welles Wilder in 1978, the RSI is a momentum oscillator that helps traders evaluate the strength and speed of price movements. Whether you're trading stocks, forex, or crypto, understanding how RSI is calculated and how to interpret its signals can give you a critical edge. In this article, we’ll break down exactly how the RSI works, explore its formula, and dive into practical ways you can incorporate it into your trading strategies. From spotting potential reversals to identifying overbought and oversold conditions, the RSI remains a cornerstone of technical analysis — but only if you know how to use it properly. Let’s explore the mechanics and the mindset behind this powerful indicator. What Is RSI and How Is It Calculated? The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is a momentum oscillator that measures the speed and change of price movements over a defined period. It outputs a value between 0 and 100, which helps traders determine whether an asset is overbought or oversold. The default RSI setting uses a 14-period lookback window and is calculated with the following steps: 🔷Calculate the average gain and loss over the last 14 periods: Average Gain = Sum of all gains over the past 14 periods / 14 Average Loss = Sum of all losses over the past 14 periods / 14 🔷Compute the Relative Strength (RS): RS = Average Gain / Average Loss 🔷Apply the RSI formula: RSI=100−(100/(1+RS)) The result is a single number between 0 and 100 that indicates the asset's momentum. How to Use RSI in Trading Strategies ⚡️Overbought and Oversold Conditions Strategy RSI > 70 typically signals that an asset may be overbought and due for a pullback. RSI < 30 suggests the asset might be oversold, potentially primed for a bounce. However, these levels aren’t absolute sell or buy signals. In strong trends, RSI can stay overbought or oversold for extended periods. 📈Long Trading Strategy Example: 1. Identify the major trend, to find the long trades it shall be uptrend. On the screen below you can see 1D time frame for BITMART:BTCUSDT.P . 2. Move to lower time frame (in our case 4h) and find the moment when RSI falls below 30. This is our oversold condition and we are going to look for long trade. 3. Find the local support zone and open long trade. 4. Take profit when price reaches resistance level next to the previous swing high 5. Don’t forget to put initial stop loss when enter position. The best stop loss which will give you 3:1 risk to reward ratio. 📉Short Trading Strategy Example 1. Identify the major trend, to find the short trades it shall be downtrend. On the screen below you can see 1D time frame for BITMART:ETHUSDT.P . 2. Move to lower time frame (in our case 4h) and find the moment when RSI grows above 70. This is our overbought condition and we are going to look for short trade. 3. Find the local resistance zone and open short trade. 4. Take profit when price reaches support level next to the previous swing low 5. Don’t forget to put initial stop loss when enter position. The best stop loss which will give you 3:1 risk to reward ratio. ⚡️RSI Breakout Strategy RSI is breaking through 60 indicating bullish momentum shift if the long-term trend is bullish can be the potential long signal RSI is breaking down 40 indicating bearish momentum shift if the long-term trend is bearish can be the potential short signal This strategy works great only on the trending market, don’t use it on the range bounded market to avoid whiplashes. 📈Long trading strategy example: 1. Make sure that long-term trend is bullish. Use 200 period EMA as its approximation. If price remains above it we can look for potential long trade setup. 2. If RSI crossed above the level 60 open long trade. 3. Put the initial stop-loss under the signal candle’s low. 4. Take profit when price reached 3:1 risk-to-reward ratio. 📉Short trading strategy example 1. Make sure that long-term trend is bearish. Use 200 period EMA as it’s approximation. If price remains below it we can look for potential short trade setup. 2. If RSI crossed below the level 40 open short trade. 3. Put the initial stop-loss above the signal candle’s high. 4. Take profit when price reached 3:1 risk-to-reward ratio. In our case we received very fast and profitable trade ⚡️RSI Divergence Strategy RSI can be used also as a trend reversal indicator if we are looking for divergences. This is very reliable sign of current trend weakness and great opportunity open trade against the trend. Usually it’s not recommended, but in case if divergence can be applicable. Bullish divergence is the situation when price created the lower low, while RSI made the lower low. Usually, it indicates that current downtrend is weakening and we can look for long trades Bearish divergence is the situation when price created the higher high, while RSI made the lower high. Usually, it indicates that current uptrend is weakening and we can look for short trades 😎Important hint: it’s rarely covered in textbooks about technical analysis, but in our opinion it’s better to used divergences when RSI was able to cross level 50 between two lows/highs. 📈Long trading strategy example 1. Find at the chart situation, when the price made the lower low 2. At the same time RSI shall set the higher low 3. RSI shall break level 50 between these lows indicating shift to the bullish momentum 4. If price failed to set the clean breakdown open long trade on the candle which set the lower low. Put stop loss under it’s low 5. Take profit at 3:1 RR. When you master this concept, you will be able to have much more RR trades, even 10:1. This is possible because when trend finish you have the highest potential upside 📉Short trading strategy example 1. Find at the chart situation, when the price made the higher high 2. At the same time RSI shall set the lower high 3. RSI shall break level 50 between these highs indicating shift to the bearish momentum 4. If price failed to set the clean breakout open short trade on the candle which set the higher high. Put stop loss above it’s high 5. Take profit at 3:1 RR. When you master this concept, you will be able to have much more RR trades, even 10:1. This is possible because when trend finish you have the highest potential upside Conclusion The Relative Strength Index (RSI) remains one of the most powerful and flexible tools in a trader’s technical arsenal — but its real value lies in how you use it. We’ve explored three key RSI strategies: ✅ Overbought/Oversold setups offer simple entry signals in ranging markets, where price tends to revert to the mean. ✅ Breakout strategies unlock RSI’s momentum-tracking potential, helping you ride strong directional moves with confidence. ✅ Divergence detection reveals hidden shifts in market sentiment, giving you an early warning of possible reversals or trend continuations. Each approach has its strengths — and its risks — but together, they offer a complete framework for using RSI across different market conditions 🔑 Key Takeaways: RSI is not just a “buy low, sell high” tool — it’s a multi-dimensional indicator that adapts to trends, momentum, and market structure. The best RSI signals come from confluence: combining RSI with price action, support/resistance, volume, or trend filters like moving averages. Patience and discipline are essential — RSI signals are only effective when paired with proper risk management and confirmation. By mastering RSI beyond the basics, you'll be better equipped to make timely, confident, and informed trading decisions — whether you're entering a pullback, chasing a breakout, or spotting the early signs of reversal.
Education
by Skyrexio
19
Fibonacci Arcs in Stock TradingFibonacci Arcs in Stock Trading Fibonacci arcs, derived from the renowned Fibonacci sequence, offer a compelling blend of technical analysis and market psychology for traders. By mapping potential support and resistance areas through arcs drawn on stock charts, these tools provide insights into future price movements. This article delves into the practical applications of Fibonacci arcs in trading, their interplay with market psychology, and best practices for effective use. Understanding Fibonacci Arcs The Fibonacci arc indicator is a unique tool in technical analysis derived from the famed Fibonacci sequence. It’s crafted by drawing arcs at the key Fibonacci retracement levels - 38.2%, 50%, and 61.8% - from a high to a low point on a stock chart. Each curve represents potential support or resistance areas, offering insights into the stock’s future movements. The art of arc reading, meaning interpreting these curves, is crucial for traders. When a stock approaches or intersects with an arc, it reflects a significant reaction level. For instance, if a stock price touches or nears an arc, it could face arc resistance, indicating a potential halt or reversal in its trend. Applying Fibonacci Arcs in Trading In the stock market, these arcs serve as a guide for traders seeking to anticipate future price movements. When applied correctly, they can provide critical insights into potential support and resistance levels. Here's a step-by-step look at how you may use them effectively: - Identifying High and Low Points: Begin by selecting a significant high and low point on the stock's chart. In an uptrend, it’s the most recent swing high to a previous swing low, and vice versa. These are the anchor points. - Drawing the Arcs: Once the points are selected, draw the arcs at the Fibonacci retracement levels of 38.2%, 50%, and 61.8%. They radiate from the chosen low point to the high point (or vice versa), cutting across the chart. - Interpretation: Watch how the stock interacts with these lines. When the price approaches an arc, it might encounter resistance or support, signalling a potential change in trend or continuation. - Timing Entries and Exits: Traders can use the arcs in the stock market as a tool to time their trading decisions. For instance, a bounce could be a signal to enter a trade, whereas the price breaking through might suggest it's time to exit. Fibonacci Arcs and Market Psychology The effectiveness of Fibonacci arcs in trading is deeply intertwined with market psychology. They tap into the collective mindset of traders, who often react predictably to certain price levels. The Fibonacci sequence, underlying this tool, is not just a mathematical concept but also a representation of natural patterns and human behaviour. When a stock nears a curve, traders anticipate a reaction, often leading to a self-fulfilling prophecy. If many traders make an arc stock forecast, they might sell as the price approaches a certain point, causing the anticipated resistance to materialise. Similarly, seeing support at an arc can trigger buying, reinforcing the tool’s power. This psychological aspect makes Fibonacci arcs more than just technical tools. They are reflections of the collective expectations and actions of market participants, turning abstract mathematical concepts into practical indicators of market sentiment and potential movements. Best Practices Incorporating Fibonacci arcs into trading strategies involves nuanced techniques for better accuracy and efficacy. Here are some best practices typically followed: - Complementary Tools: Traders often pair this tool with other indicators like moving averages or RSI for a more robust analysis. - Accurate Highs and Lows: It's best to carefully select the significant high and low points, as the effectiveness of the curves largely depends on these choices. - Context Consideration: Understanding the broader market context is crucial. Traders usually use Fibonacci arcs in conjunction with fundamental factors to validate their analysis. - Watch for Confluence: Identifying areas where Fibonacci levels converge with other technical signals can provide stronger trade setups. - Practice Patience: Traders typically avoid making hasty decisions based solely on Fibonacci levels. It's usually better to wait to see additional confirmation from the price action. Advantages and Limitations of Fibonacci Arcs Fibonacci arcs are a popular tool in technical analysis, offering distinct advantages and some limitations in analysing stock movements. Understanding these can help traders leverage the tool more effectively. Advantages - Intuitive Nature: The Fibonacci sequence is a natural pattern, making the tool intuitive for traders to understand and apply. - Dynamic Support and Resistance Levels: They provide dynamic levels of support and resistance, unlike static lines, adapting to changing market conditions. - Versatility: Effective in various market conditions, the arcs can be used in both trending and sideways markets. Limitations - Subjectivity in Selection: The effectiveness largely depends on correctly identifying the significant high and low points, which can be subjective. - Potential False Signals: Like all technical tools, they can generate false signals, especially in highly volatile markets. - Requires Complementary Analysis: To maximise effectiveness, these curves are usually used alongside other technical indicators, as they are not infallible on their own. The Bottom Line Fibonacci arcs are invaluable tools in stock analysis, providing insights into market trends and potential price movements. This article represents the opinion of the Companies operating under the FXOpen brand only. It is not to be construed as an offer, solicitation, or recommendation with respect to products and services provided by the Companies operating under the FXOpen brand, nor is it to be considered financial advice.
NASDAQ:TSLAEducation
by FXOpen
1
Xmoon Indicator Tutorial – Part 2 – Pivots🔻🔻🔻+ Persian translation below 🔻🔻🔻 🔹 What Is a Pivot? In the Xmoon strategy, every high or low that forms on the chart is considered a pivot. The number of candles between two highs or two lows defines the size of the pivot. The more candles there are between them, the larger and more reliable the pivot becomes. 🔸 Types of Pivots in the Xmoon Indicator Settings In the settings panel, you can choose which types of pivots the patterns should be based on. There are 4 pivot types : • Super Minor → the smallest pivot • Minor • Mid Major • Major → the largest pivot ⏫ As you move from Super Minor to Major, the strength of the pivot increases — but the number of signals decreases. ⚖️ Choosing the Right Pivot = Your Trading Style • Want more signals? → Use smaller pivots like Minor or Super Minor • Prefer higher accuracy and lower risk? → Use larger pivots like Major or Mid Major 💡 Pro Tip: On higher timeframes, pivots perform better and help reduce risk. ✍️ Summary If you're looking for frequent signals, trade on lower timeframes, and can handle higher volatility and pressure, then smaller pivots like Super Minor and Minor are a better choice. But if you prefer quality over quantity, work on higher timeframes, and value clarity, peace of mind, and higher success rates, then larger pivots like Mid Major and Major are the way to go. 📣 If you have any questions or need guidance, feel free to ask us. We’d be happy to help. 🔻🔻🔻 Persian Section – بخش فارسی 🔻🔻🔻 🔹 پیوت چیست؟ در استراتژی ایکسمون، هر قله یا دره‌ای که روی چارت شکل می‌گیرد، یک پیوت محسوب می شود فاصله‌ زمانی بین دو قله یا دو دره (یعنی تعداد کندل‌هایی که بین‌شان قرار دارد) اندازه‌ی پیوت را مشخص می‌کند هرچه تعداد کندل بین دو سقف یا کف بیشتر باشد، آن پیوت بزرگ‌تر و معتبرتر است 🔸 انواع پیوت‌ در تنظیمات اندیکاتور ایکسمون در بخش تنظیمات، می‌توانید مشخص کنید که الگوها بر اساس چه نوع پیوت‌هایی شناسایی شوند ما ۴ نوع پیوت داریم • سوپر مینور ← کوچک‌ترین پیوت‌ • مینور • میدماژور • ماژور ← بزرگ‌ترین پیوت‌ ⏫ هرچه از سوپرمینور به سمت ماژور برویم، قدرت پیوت بیشتر می‌شود، ولی تعداد سیگنال‌ها کمتر می شود ⚖️ انتخاب پیوت مناسب = سبک معاملاتی شما • به دنبال سیگنال زیاد هستید ← پیوت کوچک تر = مینور و سوپرمینور • به دنبال دقت بیشتر و ریسک کمتر هستید← پیوت بزرگتر = ماژور و میدماژور 💡 نکته حرفه‌ای: در تایم‌فریم‌های بالا، پیوت‌ها عملکرد بهتری دارند و به کنترل ریسک کمک می‌کنند ✍️ جمع‌بندی اگر دنبال سیگنال‌های زیاد هستید، در تایم‌فریم‌های کوچک‌تر کار می‌کنید و می‌تونید نوسانات و فشار روانی بالاتر رو تحمل کنید، پیوت‌های کوچک‌تر مثل سوپرمینور و مینور انتخاب مناسب‌تری هستند اما اگر در تایم فریم های بزرگ‌تر کار می کنید و کیفیت سیگنال، آرامش ذهنی و احتمال موفقیت برایتان مهم‌تر است، پیوت‌های بزرگ‌تر مثل میدماژور و ماژور انتخاب بهتری هستند 📣 اگر سوالی دارید یا نیاز به راهنمایی دارید، خوشحال می‌شویم از ما بپرسید با کمال میل در خدمت‌تان هستیم
TVC:USOILEducation
by XmoonTradeClub
1
14-Day Mindset Challenge: Become a Top Trader — Day 114 Days. Challenge: How to Become a Mindset-Strong Trader Day 1: The Power of Physical Exercise in Enhancing Trading Performance Embarking on a trading journey demands more than just technical knowledge and market analysis; it requires a resilient and focused mindset. One often overlooked but incredibly powerful tool to develop this mental strength is physical exercise. Regular movement not only benefits your body but also profoundly influences your mental clarity, emotional stability, and overall performance as a trader. When you engage in physical activity, your brain releases a cascade of chemicals that improve mood, focus, and resilience—crucial qualities for navigating the volatile world of trading. Think of your body and mind as interconnected systems: by strengthening your physical health, you lay a solid foundation for a sharper, more disciplined trading mindset. Over the next 14 days, committing to a simple, consistent exercise routine can transform how you approach your trading sessions, helping you stay calm under pressure, make better decisions, and recover quickly from setbacks. Let's start! How Physical Exercise Improves Your Trading Results 1. Boosts Endorphin Production for Positive Feelings One of the most immediate benefits of exercise is the release of endorphins—natural chemicals that promote feelings of happiness and reduce stress and pain. This positive mood boost helps traders maintain a calm and focused mindset, even amidst market volatility. Scientific studies have shown that regular physical activity increases endorphin levels, which can combat anxiety and improve overall emotional resilience. 2. Enhances Insulin Activity and Energy Levels Exercise improves insulin sensitivity, enabling your body to more efficiently process glucose for energy. This increased metabolic efficiency helps combat fatigue and sustains mental alertness during prolonged trading sessions. Research indicates that physically active individuals experience higher energy levels and better stamina, which are vital for maintaining attention and decision-making capacity. 3. Reduces Disease Risk and Promotes Long-Term Health Regular physical activity reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and other chronic health issues. By maintaining good health, traders are less likely to experience unexpected absences due to illness and can trade consistently over time. Scientific evidence supports that healthier individuals have better cognitive function and emotional stability, both crucial for trading success. 4. Boosts Brain Health and Cognitive Function Exercise increases heart rate and blood flow, delivering more oxygen and nutrients to the brain. Numerous studies have demonstrated that physical activity stimulates the growth of new neural connections and enhances neuroplasticity—the brain’s ability to adapt and learn. This leads to improved memory, concentration, and problem-solving skills, all essential for analyzing markets and executing trades efficiently. 5. Enhances Stress Regulation and Emotional Control Research shows that regular exercise helps regulate the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, which controls stress responses. By improving your body’s ability to handle stress, exercise reduces the likelihood of emotional reactions such as impulsivity or panic during trading. This emotional regulation is key to maintaining discipline and sticking to your trading plan under pressure. 6. Improves Sleep Quality Quality sleep is fundamental for cognitive performance and emotional regulation. Scientific studies have consistently shown that physical activity, especially aerobic exercise, improves sleep quality and duration. Better sleep enhances focus, decision-making, and emotional resilience—traits that directly impact trading performance. 7. Promotes Neurotransmitter Balance Exercise influences the production and regulation of neurotransmitters such as dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine. These chemicals play a vital role in mood, motivation, and alertness. Balanced neurotransmitter levels support a positive mindset, resilience to setbacks, and sustained motivation—key ingredients for consistent trading. 8. Increases Resilience to Market Stressors Finally, regular physical activity builds overall resilience—both physically and mentally. This resilience helps traders recover quickly from losses, handle unexpected market shocks, and stay committed to their strategies without succumbing to frustration or panic. Incorporating these scientifically-backed points emphasizes how exercise not only benefits physical health but also fundamentally enhances the mental and emotional capacities critical for successful trading. Taking Action: Your 14-Day Exercise Implementation Plan 1. Decide Your Exercise Routine Choose activities that you enjoy and can commit to every day for the next two weeks. Whether it’s walking, jogging, weightlifting, yoga, Pilates, push-ups, mountain climbers, or any other physical activity—what matters is consistency. Pick something that makes you feel energized and motivated. 2. Set a Daily Time Commitment Determine how much time you can dedicate each day—start with 30 minutes to 1 hour. Make it a non-negotiable part of your daily schedule. For example, you might decide to go for a brisk walk in the morning, do bodyweight exercises at home, or hit the gym. The goal is to establish a routine that becomes a natural part of your day. 3. Use Reminders and Push Through Initial Discomfort Especially during the first two weeks, it’s normal to feel some resistance or emotional stress about starting new habits. Set reminders on your phone or calendar to prompt you. Be patient and persistent—initial discomfort will fade as your body adapts. Once exercise becomes a habit, it will feel less like a chore and more like a source of strength. Final Tips for Success Start Small, Progress Gradually: Don’t overcommit at the beginning; build gradually to avoid burnout. Stay Consistent: Consistency beats intensity—daily effort compounds over time. Track Your Progress: Keep a journal or use an app to monitor your activity and observe how you feel over the days. Enjoy the Process: Find joy in the movement itself. As it becomes part of your routine, you'll notice improvements not only physically but also in your trading mindset. Conclusion A 14-day commitment to physical exercise can be a game-changer for your trading mindset. By boosting endorphins, increasing energy, enhancing brain function, and reducing health risks, you set the stage for more disciplined, confident, and resilient trading. Embrace this challenge—your mind and your portfolio will thank you. ✅ Follow me and save this educational post: "14-Day Mindset Challenge: Become a Top Trader — Day 1". Tomorrow, I'll be releasing Day 2 of the transformation... Stay tuned! ✅ Please share your thoughts about this article in the comments section below and HIT LIKE if you appreciate my post. Don't forget to FOLLOW ME; you will help us a lot with this small contribution.
Education
by FOREXN1
1
ETH - BTC ETF News: What It Means for the Market+ China Rumors 🚨 ETH - BTC ETF News: What It Means for the Market + China Rumors 💥🌐 July just ended with a crypto bombshell 💣 — and the market is barely reacting. Let’s break it down: 🧠 One part hard news. 🌀 One part geopolitical smoke. 🎯 All parts worth watching if you care about macro market shifts. 🏛️ SEC Approves Real BTC & ETH for ETF Flows (July 29) Say goodbye to the cash-only ETF model. The SEC now allows direct in-kind creation/redemption of Bitcoin and Ethereum in ETFs. That means providers like BlackRock, Fidelity, VanEck can now use actual BTC/ETH, not just synthetic tracking. ✅ Bullish Impact: 💰 Real Spot Demand: ETF inflows = real crypto buying 🔄 Efficient Arbitrage: No middle step via cash = faster flows 🧱 TradFi + Crypto Merge: ETFs now settle with crypto — not just track it 🎯 Better Price Accuracy: Spot ETFs reflect true market value more cleanly 📉 The market reaction? Mild. But don’t get it twisted — this is a structural reset, not a meme pump. ⚠️ But There’s a Bearish Angle: 🏦 Centralized Custody: Crypto now lives in Coinbase, Fireblocks vaults ⚠️ Network Risks: ETF performance now tied to ETH/BTC uptime 🧑‍⚖️ Regulatory Overreach: More hooks into validator networks, MEV relays 🌊 Volatility Risk: Panic redemptions = real BTC/ETH sold into open markets Still, this is good news for Ethereum in particular. Why? Because ETH isn’t just money — it’s infrastructure. And now Wall Street is finally using it, not just watching it. 🇨🇳 And Then There’s China… Rumor or Tumor? Crypto Twitter is swirling with unconfirmed whispers from July 29 that China may be prepping a major Bitcoin statement ahead of the BRICS summit. But let’s be clear: 🚨 It’s a rumor. Or a tumor. 🧠 And like many tumors in crypto — there’s a 40% chance it brings bad news. 🤕 Still, here’s what’s being floated: 🧠 Speculations Include: 🔓 BTC re-legalization in “special finance zones” (HK-style) 🏦 BTC in national reserves (!) 🤖 CBDC integration or smart contract interoperability ⚒️ Return of official state-backed Bitcoin mining 🧯 But no official sources. Just geopolitics + timing. China’s FUD/FOMO pattern is Bitcoin tradition — don’t get trapped by hopium. But if even half of it is true... buckle up. 📈 Ethereum Leads the Charge — But Watch These Alts: If ETFs go fully crypto-native, some sectors light up 🔥 🔹 1. Ethereum Layer 2s (ARB, OP, BASE) → ETF gas pressure = L2 scaling demand 🔹 2. DeFi Protocols (UNI, AAVE, LDO) → TradFi liquidity meets on-chain utility 🔹 3. ETH Staking Derivatives (LDO, RPL) → Institutions want yield = LSD narrative grows 🔹 4. Oracles (LINK) → ETFs need trusted on-chain data = Chainlink shines 🔹 5. BTC on ETH Bridges (ThorChain, tBTC) → If BTC flows into ETH-based ETFs, bridges light up 🚫 What I will Avoid: ❌ Memecoins – zero relevance to ETF flows ❌ GameFi – not part of TradFi’s roadmap ❌ Ghost Layer 1s – no users, no narrative, no pump 🧠 My Take: ETH is building momentum toward $4,092 — the third breakout attempt on your 1-2-3 model. 🔥 The fuse is lit. Target? $6,036 Timing? Unknown. But structure is in place. Meanwhile, Bitcoin Dominance is rising. ETH is shining. Solana — while powerful — continues paying the price for memecoin madness 💀 We’re entering a new phase — where ETFs settle with real crypto , China watches the stage, and macro money is warming up behind the curtain. So stack smart. Study the flows. Don’t let silence fool you — the biggest moves come after the news fades. One Love, The FX PROFESSOR 💙 Disclosure: I am happy to be part of the Trade Nation's Influencer program and receive a monthly fee for using their TradingView charts in my analysis. Awesome broker, where the trader really comes first! 🌟🤝📈
CRYPTO:ETHUSDEducation
by FX_Professor
3
Trailing Stops:Let trades developTrailing stops are one of the most underused tools in a trader’s playbook. Most traders spend hours obsessing over entries, but then wing the exit or bail too early the moment a red candle appears. That’s where trailing stops come in. They give your trades room to breathe, while gradually reducing risk as price moves in your favour. If you’ve ever caught a good move and felt unsure about how long to hold it, this one’s for you. Here are three practical ways to trail your stop, stay in the trade, and help manage profitable trades objectively. 1. Trail Behind Structure This is the simplest and most intuitive method. As the trade moves in your favour, you move your stop just behind the most recent swing high or low. In a long trade, that means raising your stop to sit just below the latest higher low. In a short, you drop it just above the most recent lower high. This approach works best in clean, trending conditions. It gives the trade room to develop naturally without forcing you to guess the top. You won’t capture the absolute high, but you’ll often stay in the move longer than most. It also keeps you in rhythm with the market. If the structure is broken, it’s a pretty good sign that the trend is changing or stalling and that’s a logical place to step aside. Example: Here’s a clean example of using structure to trail stops on a momentum trade. The entry came on a break and retest of resistance, with the initial stop placed just below the retest level. As the trade moved higher, a series of higher swing lows developed, providing clear reference points to adjust the stop. It’s not designed to catch the exact top and that’s fine. The goal is to follow price action with minimal lag, using objective structure rather than guesswork. EUR/USD Hourly Candle Chart Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results 2. Use Moving Averages Trailing stops don’t have to follow every single swing. Sometimes, a smoother option is better, especially if you want to stay in a move that’s trending hard. That’s where moving averages come in. A short-term exponential moving average like the 9 or 21 EMA can act as a dynamic trailing stop. As long as price remains above the average, the trend is intact and you stay in. If price closes below the EMA in a long trade, or you get a crossover in the opposite direction, that can signal an exit or at least a scale-down. This method works best in fast, directional markets. It won’t suit every condition, but when the move is strong, letting a trade run along the moving average keeps things simple and stress-free. Example: In this short-term 5-minute chart example, the 21 EMA acts as a dynamic trailing stop. There are two common approaches. You can wait for a candle to close below the 21 EMA, or use a crossover trigger where the 9 EMA crosses under the 21 EMA. The choice depends on how tightly you want to manage the trade and how much room you are willing to give it. S&P 500 5min Candle Chart Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results 3. Volatility-Based Stops (ATR) When the market gets fast and messy, a fixed stop can either get hit too easily or feel too far away. That’s where volatility-based stops come in. The most common tool for this is the Average True Range (ATR). Instead of using swing points, you trail your stop a set number of ATRs behind the current price. If ATR is rising, your stop gives the trade more room. If volatility shrinks, the stop tightens naturally. It’s an adaptive approach that works well in conditions where price is expanding or moving fast. A popular setting is to use two times the current ATR value, but you can adjust it to suit your timeframe or risk tolerance. Example: This is a classic wedge breakout setup in gold. A trailing stop set at two times the ATR helps manage risk while giving the trade enough room to breathe. As price moves in your favour, the stop tightens automatically based on volatility. It’s worth remembering that trailing stops are only adjusted in one direction. Once set, they follow the move but are never loosened, which means the stop will eventually take you out as momentum fades or the market turns. Gold Daily Candle Chart Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results Decide on Your Technique BEFORE You Place the Trade There’s no perfect way to trail a stop. Each method has its strengths. Structure-based stops keep you aligned with price action. EMAs are smooth and simple. ATR lets volatility do the work for you. The most important thing is to make a decision before you place the trade. Know whether you’re using a manual swing method or a dynamic indicator. Know what would trigger a move in your stop, and what would keep it steady. Avoid changing the plan just because the trade gets emotional. Trailing stops give you freedom. They let you step back, protect your capital and give your best trades a real chance to develop. Used properly, they enhance trade management consistency. Disclaimer: This is for information and learning purposes only. The information provided does not constitute investment advice nor take into account the individual financial circumstances or objectives of any investor. Any information that may be provided relating to past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results or performance. Social media channels are not relevant for UK residents. Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 85.24% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading spread bets and CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
Education
by Capitalcom
Patience Through VolatilityThere's something the market teaches you over time that no book, course, or checklist ever really prepares you for - “how to live with uncertainty” . It's amazing how quickly the market can make you doubt yourself. You can be doing everything right - following your process, managing your risk, sticking to your plans, and then volatility hits. Suddenly, nothing seems to make sense. The moves feel random. Your setups fail. Your confidence fades. You start questioning not just your trades, but yourself. You'll have stretches where patience feels like the hardest thing in the world. Watching markets whip up and down without direction, sitting on your hands when you want to trade just to feel in control again, it's exhausting in a different way. It's not the exhaustion of doing too much. It's the weight of doing nothing when your instincts scream at you to act. That’s the part most people don’t talk about. It’s not the losing trades that break most traders, it’s the feeling of being stuck. The uncertainty of not knowing when the noise will fade. The frustration of watching opportunities slip by without a clear way to take part. It’s the slow grind of sitting through volatility while your discipline quietly wears down, day after day. Patience isn’t something you can show off. Most of the time, it looks like doing nothing. And often, it feels like falling behind. Good trading isn't about finding opportunities in every move, it's about knowing when the market favours you, and when it doesn't. It's about understanding your edge and protecting it. Some environments aren't built for your system, your style, or your strengths. Volatile markets don't offer you clean setups or easy entries. They offer noise, confusion, and temptation. Most traders don’t struggle because of volatility itself, but because of the impatience it creates. They force trades. They chase moves. They try to squeeze something out of the market simply because the waiting feels unbearable. But waiting is not a weakness. Sitting still is not inaction. Restraint is a skill. Your progress won’t always be visible. It won’t always show up on a chart at the end of the day. Sometimes, progress is simply preserving your capital. Sometimes, it’s maintaining your discipline. And sometimes, it’s protecting your mindset so you’re ready when the right opportunities finally come back into focus. You have to learn to stomach the discomfort of volatility without tying your self-worth to every swing in your account. The noise always feels permanent in the moment. Doubt grows louder. You start questioning your system, your progress, and even yourself. (More on this in a future post.) That's normal. What matters is what you do with those feelings. Whether you let them push you into reckless trades just to feel something again, or whether you have the maturity to sit still, protect your capital, protect your mindset, and wait. There’s no hack for this. No shortcut. Patience is something you earn the hard way - forged in boredom, frustration, and the silence between trades. Patience isn’t about passively waiting; it’s about actively protecting yourself, your energy, your future self from the damage you could cause today. Not every moment in the market is meant for action. Not every day is meant for progress. Some days, weeks, or even months are simply about survival. Some seasons are for growth, and others are just for holding on. Knowing the difference is what keeps you in the game long enough to eventually see the rewards. The market will calm. Patterns will return. Opportunities will align. Your edge will reappear. The chaos always fades. The clarity always returns. When it does, you want to be ready - not emotionally drained, not financially wrecked, and not scrambling to recover from the mistakes impatience forced on you. But if you lose patience and start chasing just to feel active, you risk more than money. You risk undoing the very discipline you’ve worked so hard to build. Volatility will always test you. That's its nature. Patience will always protect you. That's your choice. If you’re in one of those stretches right now - high volatility, failing setups, doubt creeping in; remind yourself this is part of the process. It’s normal, and it’s not the time to force progress. Let the market burn itself out. If you can do that, you’ll find yourself ahead, not because you forced results, but because you endured the pain when others couldn’t. The rewards won’t come from predicting the next move. They’ll come from knowing you didn’t let the storm in the market create a storm within you. Trust that clarity will return. Your only job is to make sure you’re still here when it does. There’s strength in waiting. There’s wisdom in restraint.
OANDA:XAUUSDEducation
by johntradingwick
20
HOW TO TRADE THE TREND WITH THE 8-STAGE "MARKET TREND MODEL"How to TRADE THE TREND , and decide WHEN TO GO LONG OR SHORT , using 8-STAGE MARKET LIFECYCLE ROADMAP This way you will INCREASE YOUR WIN RATE , avoid getting stopped out by BEING COMPLETELY AGAINST THE MARKET , while seeing BIG MISSED MARKET OPPORTUNITIES The Methodology is: 1. Simple & Systematic - so it is easy to learn 2. Works across all Markets 3. Works across all Timeframes 4. Can be combined with existing methodologies..
SP:SPXEducation
by AlexSpiroglou
Still Losing After Backtesting? This Fixed It.Let’s get straight to it. If you’ve gone through the "nerd arc" and the "backtesting arc" but still aren’t profitable... What’s the fix? In this short write-up, I’ll walk you through 3 brutal truths that made me finally see green. Is it hard? UH—Damn right. But let’s go 👇 1. Market Understanding This isn’t something you "learn" from a course. It’s something that clicks after dozens of stop losses and live trades. Here are a few ways I got more comfortable with it: 1. Don’t fear opening trades or hitting stop loss. Each trade gives you data. More trades = more experience = better market feel. What’s the requirement? Capital and risk management. Without that, you won’t even survive long enough to "get" it. 2. Journaling every single trade. Write everything: your thoughts, screenshots, feelings — before and after. Too lazy to do it? Left trading. Simple. 3. Be the detective. Read the chart like a story. No, seriously. Think of Bitcoin as a character with real moods. Every candle tells you something. That 5% pump? Buyers pushing up. Then bears smacked it down — candle closed red. Now price is bleeding again. Why? 🔍 Be the detective. 4. Analyze the market every day — even without trading. The more you observe, the more you see. Structures. Patterns. Behavior. Easy? Nah. It takes discipline — like posting one story text to Insta for 1,000 days straight. Still wanna try? 2. Personal Trading Plan Remember how I said "don’t fear opening trades"? Well — after you’ve opened a bunch, you can start tailoring your own trading plan based on you. This isn’t a PDF you can steal off Google. Only after seeing how you behave in trades, you’ll know what rules make sense. Maybe: "I don’t trade when I’m emotionally off." "This setup gave me the best results over 100 trades." Just don’t copy-paste someone else’s rules. Make a flexible structure, then let the details emerge from the market and your own experience. Now — Take a deep breath. When was the last time you enjoyed your coffee? More than a day ago? Go make one now. Might not get to taste it tomorrow. Not everything in life is trading :) 3. Psychology Ah, the final boss. Still my weakest area, honestly. But here are a few real things that helped: Tip 1: WRITE. Just write whatever you feel. Telegram saved messages? Notebook? Or if you're like me (🧠nerd), Notion. Do it for 60 days straight — then feed that journal to ChatGPT and analyze yourself. Takes time, but the patterns you'll see are... magical. Tip 2: Money & Risk Management. When you know your stop loss means only -0.25% of your capital… why should you panic? For me: I place the SL, set a TP alert, and leave the screen. No emotions, no fear. Why? Because when capital is protected, so is my psychology. Truth is, trading emotions aren’t just during the trade — they live in your head all day. When your mental energy’s drained? You’ll miss A+ setups. Fall for BS ones. Lose focus. It’s complicated. Because humans are complicated. Our brains are the most tangled system known. And somehow, out of all that noise, consciousness emerges. A miracle. So don’t expect to always feel calm. Just aim to get better. That’s it. Thanks for sticking around. These are just my thoughts, from one tired trader to another 🧠 I’m no expert—just sharing what’s worked (and what hasn’t). If it helped, a boost would mean a lot. 🚫 Don’t FOMO ✅ Manage your capital Until tomorrow — Peace out. ✌️
Education
by SkepticLab
MARKET CONTEXT...#1 TOOL FOR PROFITABLE TRADING...EURUSD EXAMPLEHey hey TradingView family! Hope you are all doing amazing! I just wanted to come on and make a video speaking on market context, the #1 tool/idea that helped me go from struggling to profitable trader. Understanding the bigger picture in trading, like TRULY understanding the higher timeframe perspective will work wonders in your analysis & trading whether you are a scalper or a position trader. It gives you the context for what market and the stage of market you are in whether in short term or longer term positions, which will IMMEDIATELY give you an edge. Understanding=profitability in the markets. So does simplicity. So watch this video as many times as you guys need, keep it simple, and watch this change your trading starting TODAY for the GOOD! Cheers!
Education
by JosePips
Implied volatility, one more tool in our arsenalWHAT IS IMPLIED VOLATILITY? Implied volatility (IV) refers to the market’s expectations of future volatility for a given asset, derived from option prices. Unlike historical volatility, which measures past price fluctuations, IV is forward-looking and reflects what traders believe will happen in the near future, typically over a 1 to 3 month horizon. IV is not directly observable; it is inferred from option prices using models like Black-Scholes. When option premiums rise even though the underlying asset remains flat, this often signals a rise in implied volatility: investors are preparing for more pronounced future price moves. IMPLIED VOLATILITY IN FX In FX markets, as in equities or commodities, implied volatility serves as a risk gauge and a proxy for uncertainty. It plays a critical role in portfolio management, hedging, and strategy timing. High implied volatility on a currency pair indicates market expectations for increased future movement. This can stem from upcoming economic data, central bank decisions, geopolitical risk, or broader market instability. For example, rising IV on EUR/USD ahead of a major Fed or ECB meeting may signal increased demand for options as market participants hedge against potential surprises. Conversely, sustained low IV often reflects calm market conditions or, at times, a strong directional trend. Implied volatility can act as a market condition filter for trading strategies. To simplify, we can, for example, divide the CVOL level into four distinct categories. Abnormally low IV (well below average): Reflects extreme complacency or post-event calm. Moderately low IV (below average): Indicates orderly, technical markets. Moderately high IV (above average): Suggests elevated uncertainty. Abnormally high IV (well above average): Signals market stress or panic. In spot FX, where retail traders rarely engage in options directly, implied volatility serves best as a macro signal, helping inform position sizing, stop placement, or overall risk exposure based on the current volatility regime. One advanced use of IV is to compare it against realized (historical) volatility. When implied volatility is much higher than realized volatility, it often means options are expensive, and vice versa. This comparison proves especially valuable in FX markets, as it helps traders identify situations where risk premia may be overpriced, revealing potential misalignments between implied and realized volatility. It also offers a forward-looking perspective by highlighting upcoming catalysts that are not yet fully priced into the spot market. INTRODUCING THE CME CVOL INDEX To make volatility data more accessible and comparable across asset classes, CME Group introduced the CVOL index family in 2023, a set of standardized implied volatility indexes derived from listed futures options. How CVOL is calculated? CVOL indexes are built using vanilla options on futures. They estimate 30-day forward implied volatility, using a basket of out-of-the-money options across various strikes and near-term expirations. The methodology is comparable to that of the VIX in equities, but adapted for the structure of futures markets. Each CVOL index is expressed as an annualized percentage, which can be interpreted as the expected one-standard-deviation move over the next 30 days. CVOL indexes in FX Several major currency pairs now have their own dedicated CVOL indexes, offering a real-time measure of implied volatility based on options pricing from CME Group futures contracts. Each index reflects the market’s expectations of future volatility for a given pair: EUVL for EUR/USD (based on 6E futures) JPVL for USD/JPY (6J futures) GBPVL for GBP/USD (6B futures) CAVL for USD/CAD (6C futures) ADVL for AUD/USD (6A futures) In addition to individual pair indexes, the G5 CVOL Index provides a broader view by aggregating the implied volatility of the five major currency pairs, offering a high-level snapshot of volatility across the G5 FX complex. This makes it a valuable tool for macro-focused traders monitoring global risk appetite, cross-asset volatility regimes, or portfolio-level currency exposure. HOW TO USE CVOL IN PRACTICE Detecting shifts in risk perception A sudden spike in CVOL, without a move in the underlying, suggests that institutional players are actively hedging. This can act as an early warning signal for market-moving events or shifts in sentiment. Example: before an ECB decision, a jump in EUVL from 7% to 10% annualized while EUR/USD remains flat may suggest that traders are bracing for a policy surprise. Adjusting position sizing When CVOL moves beyond predefined thresholds, traders often respond by reducing leverage, widening stop-loss and take-profit levels, and avoiding overly aggressive directional exposure, in contrast with periods where CVOL fluctuates near its historical average and market conditions appear more stable. Quant strategy filters CVOL can also act as a regime filter within systematic trading strategies. For example, when implied volatility on EUR/USD, as measured by EUVL, reaches extreme levels, certain algorithms may shift into breakout mode, anticipating strong directional moves in a high-volatility environment. Conversely, when the index shows no abnormal reading, it may reflect a well-balanced market backdrop, offering more orderly conditions where structured strategies such as range trading tend to perform better. As historical data on CVOL indexes are available, quant traders can easily backtest and validate ideas that incorporate volatility-based signals or regime filters. More experienced participants often go further, combining FX implied volatility with other volatility indicators, such as CVOL indexes on interest rate futures, to build multi-asset strategies and monitor cross-asset shifts in risk appetite with greater precision. FINAL THOUGHTS Implied volatility is a powerful lens into market expectations and potential price swings. In FX, although not always directly accessible to retail traders via options, IV data provides essential context for positioning, timing, and risk management. With the advent of CME’s CVOL indexes, traders now have a standardized and transparent way to track and compare implied volatility across currencies. Whether you are a macro trader, hedge fund manager, or informed retail participant, monitoring CVOL brings a distinct informational edge, especially when used to anticipate shifts in sentiment and volatility regimes. And perhaps most importantly: IV doesn’t tell you what happened, but what might happen next, making it an invaluable tool for anyone navigating fast-moving global FX markets. --- When charting futures, the data provided could be delayed. Traders working with the ticker symbols discussed in this idea may prefer to use CME Group real-time data plan on TradingView: tradingview.com/cme/ . This consideration is particularly important for shorter-term traders, whereas it may be less critical for those focused on longer-term trading strategies. General Disclaimer: The trade ideas presented herein are solely for illustrative purposes forming a part of a case study intended to demonstrate key principles in risk management within the context of the specific market scenarios discussed. These ideas are not to be interpreted as investment recommendations or financial advice. They do not endorse or promote any specific trading strategies, financial products, or services. The information provided is based on data believed to be reliable; however, its accuracy or completeness cannot be guaranteed. Trading in financial markets involves risks, including the potential loss of principal. Each individual should conduct their own research and consult with professional financial advisors before making any investment decisions. The author or publisher of this content bears no responsibility for any actions taken based on the information provided or for any resultant financial or other losses.
CME:6E1!Education
by satelysfx
How to Find Liquidity Zones/Clusters on Any Forex Pair (GOLD) You need just 1 minute of your time to find significant liquidity zones on any Forex pair and Gold. In this article, I will teach you how to identify supply and demand zones easily step by step. Liquidity Basics By a market liquidity, I mean market orders. The orders are not equally distributed among all the price levels. While some will concentrate the interest of the market participants, some levels will be low on liquidity. Price levels and the areas that will attract and amass trading orders will be called liquidity zones. How to Find Supply Zones To find the strongest liquidity clusters, we will need to analyze a daily time frame. A liquidity zone that is above current prices will be called a supply zone. High volumes of selling orders will be distributed within. One of the proven techniques to find such zones is to analyze a historic price action. You should identify a price level that acted as a strong resistance in the past. 4 horizontal levels that I underlined on EURGBP influenced market behavior in the recent past. The price retraced from these levels significantly. Why It Happened? A down movement could occur because of an excess of selling orders and a closure of long positions by the buyers. These factors indicate a high concentration of a liquidity around these price levels. How to Draw Supply Zone? One more thing to note about all these horizontal levels is that they cluster and the distance between them is relatively small . To find a significant liquidity supply zone, I advise merging them into a single zone. To draw that properly, its high should be based on the highest high among these levels. Its low should be based on the highest candle close level. Following this strategy, here are 2 more significant supply zones. We will assume that selling interest will concentrate within these areas and selling orders will be spread across its price ranges. How to Find Demand Zones A liquidity zone that is below current spot price levels will be called a demand zone . We will assume that buying orders will accumulate within. To find these zones, we will analyze historically important price levels that acted as strong supports in the past. I found 3 key support levels. After tests of these levels, buying pressure emerged. Why It Happened? A bullish movement could occur because of an excess of buying orders and a closure of short positions by the sellers. Such clues strongly indicate a concentration of liquidity. How to Draw Demand Zones? Because these levels are close to each other, we will unify them into a one liquidity demand zone. To draw a demand zone, I suggest that its low should be the lowest low among these key levels and its high should be the lowest candle close. Examine 2 more liquidity zones that I found following this method. Please, note that Demand Zone 2 is based on one single key level. It is not mandatory for a liquidity zone to be based on multiple significant levels, it can be just one. We will assume that buying interest will concentrate within these areas and buying orders will be allocated within the hole range. Broken Liquidity Zones There is one more liquidity zone that I did not underline. That is a broken supply zone. After a breakout and a candle close above, it turned into a demand zone. For that reason, I plotted that based on the rules of supply zone drawing. Start Market Analysis From Liquidity Liquidity zones are one of the core elements of forex trading. Your ability to recognize them properly is the key in predicting accurate price reversals. Identify liquidity zones for: spotting safe entry points, use these zones as targets, set your stop losses taking them into consideration. They will help you to better understand the psychology of the market participants and their behavior. I hope that the today's tutorial demonstrated you that it is very easy to find them. ❤️Please, support my work with like, thank you!❤️ I am part of Trade Nation's Influencer program and receive a monthly fee for using their TradingView charts in my analysis.
TRADENATION:XAUUSDEducation
by VasilyTrader
1
Quick Lesson: How to Identify Trend ReversalKnowing when to enter the market can mean the difference between making a profit and incurring a loss. The chart above clearly compares two similar-looking scenarios with very different outcomes: the one you should aim for and the one you should avoid. - On the left , we see a textbook example of a bullish reversal. After a significant downtrend, the market prints higher lows and begins forming an ascending support. This signals that selling pressure is fading and buyers are stepping in. Notably, there are usually lots of unfilled bags — latecomers who show strong demand below the current price level but never get their orders filled, and who then just hit the 'market buy' button, which adds fuel to the fire of pump. - In contrast, the right side shows a very similar pattern — a downtrend followed by consolidation, but with crucial differences. Here, all prior liquidity zones have already been filled, meaning there is less incentive for buyers to support the price. The “same vector” suggests price action hasn’t changed direction, and a common short squeeze traps late buyers before resuming the decline. This is a common bull trap , where a temporary price pump gives false hope before another leg down. To sum up , a REAL REVERSAL builds on structure, accumulation, and higher lows—whereas a FALSE BOTTOM is often characterized by brief rallies, exhausted liquidity, and no change in vector trend. Experienced traders wait for confirmation and accumulation before entering a position, not just a temporary pause in a downtrend.
BNC:BLXEducation
by RobertMercer
Wedge Pattern — A Key to Trend Movements📐 Wedge Pattern — A Key to Trend Movements 📈 🔍 Introduction The Wedge is a chart pattern that represents a phase of directional consolidation following a trending move. It can act as a continuation 🔄 or a reversal 🔃 signal, depending on the context. The structure consists of two converging trendlines, both sloping in the same direction. 🧩 Pattern Description Unlike the Flag pattern 🚩, the Wedge has no flagpole and doesn’t depend on the direction of the previous move. The direction of the wedge body determines its type: A falling wedge ⬇️ is bullish 🟢 (buy signal) A rising wedge ⬆️ is bearish 🔴 (sell signal) The breakout is the key point to watch. The two trendlines slope in the same direction but at different angles, causing them to converge. This reflects a loss of momentum ⚠️ and typically indicates that buyers or sellers are preparing to take control. This pattern can act as: A continuation signal 🧭 — appearing at the end of a correction A reversal signal 🔄 — forming at the end of a strong trend 📉 Volume is usually low during the wedge and rises on breakout. A low-volume breakout increases the risk of a false breakout ❗. Often, price retests the breakout level 🔁, giving traders a second chance to enter. 🎯 Entry & Stop-Loss Strategy 📥 Entry: On breakout confirmation 🛑 Stop-loss: Below the pattern’s low (bullish) or above its high (bearish), or under/above the most recent local swing point 🎯 Target: Project the height of the widest part of the wedge from the breakout point. Alternatively, use key price levels 📊 or a trailing stop 🔂 to lock in profits. 💡 My Pro Tips for Trading the Wedge ✅ Pattern Criteria Two converging trendlines ➡️➕➡️ Clearly defined structure ✏️ Prior trending move before the wedge 🚀 Low volume within the wedge 📉, high volume on breakout 📈 Retest of breakout level = confirmation 🔁 🔥 Factors That Strengthen the Signal Breakout on strong volume 📊💥 Appears after an extended trend 🧭📉📈 More touches = stronger pattern ✍️ Breakout occurs close to the apex 🎯 ⚠️ Factors That Weaken the Signal Low volume on breakout 😐 Poorly defined trendlines 🫥 Few touches on lines Early breakout (too far from apex) ⏱️ No prior trend / appears in a range-bound market 📏 ✅ Examples of My Successful Wedge Trades 📸 ❌Examples of Failed Wedge Overview 💥 💬 Do you use the wedge pattern in your trading? It’s a powerful pattern, especially when confirmed by volume and market structure. Share your favorite wedge setups or ask questions below 👇👇
CAPITALCOM:NATURALGASEducation
by ProfessorSingapore
Using Astro: indicators on non-24/7 chartsWhen loading AstroLib powered Astro: indicators on non-24/7 assets like NatGas, you may notice the indicator has gaps and the plots are not smooth. A simple workaround is to pull up a BTC chart, load the indicator, merge the two panes, hide the BTC plots, and then compare the non-24/7 asset in another pane. The chart for this TradingView Idea is a template that can be used for this workaround. Just click "Grab this chart" above to make your own working copy.
INDEX:BTCUSDEducation
by BarefootJoey
1
Determining HTF Bias For Next Candle (CRT)The image shows candlestick patterns for determining HTF bias for the next candle based on close and wick positions relative to price levels: 1. Close Above - Higher Price: White candle closing above a key level (bullish bias, suggests upward continuation). 2. Close Below - Lower Price: Black candle closing below a key level (bearish bias, suggests downward continuation). 3. Wick Above - Lower Price: Long upper wick rejected above a level (bearish bias, indicates seller control). 4. Wick Below - Higher Price: Long lower wick rejected below a level (bullish bias, indicates buyer support).
Education
by Mahdi_QbQ
#AN022: Geopolitical Tensions and Forex Pressure Hello, I'm Forex Trader Andrea Russo, and today I want to talk to you about this week's latest geopolitical tensions. 1. The Russian ruble in crisis, weakening against the USD and CNY The ruble fell 1.5% against the dollar and 0.8% against the yuan, following a US ultimatum to Moscow for an immediate truce in Ukraine. FX Impact: The ruble remains vulnerable, fueling demand for safe-haven currencies such as the USD, EUR, and CHF. Crosses against the RUB show potential technical short reversals. 2. Oil Rises: First Impacts on Energy Costs Brent prices rose 3.5% to $72.50 a barrel following the announcement of possible US sanctions on buyers of Russian oil. FX Impact: Oil-related currencies such as the CAD and NOK benefit; USD risks weakness if importing countries experience inflationary pressures. 3. Euro falls monthly for the first time, dollar strengthens The euro is in the red on a monthly basis for the first time in 2025, while the dollar benefits from cautious Fed rate expectations and the EU-US trade deal perceived as biased toward Washington. Forex Impact: EUR/USD is under structural pressure. Euro-commodity correlates (EUR/CAD, EUR/AUD) are showing signs of weakness. 4. IMF warns of US tariffs and rising global inflation In its latest report, the IMF emphasized that US tariffs are slowing global growth and fueling persistent inflationary pressures. FX Impact: Increased uncertainty favors the USD and CHF. Emerging economies and commodity-linked economies (MXN, ZAR, BRL) could weaken further. 5. India Strengthens: Growing Exports and Solid Reserves India recorded a 7.2% increase in merchandise exports and maintains stable foreign exchange reserves, demonstrating macroeconomic resilience and the resilience of the rupee. Forex Impact: The INR could strengthen or consolidate at robust levels, while USD/INR pairs signal potential support. 6. Global Digital Projects and Fragmentation of Payment Systems The adoption of alternative systems to SWIFT such as mBridge or Project Agorá reflects a push toward global financial independence. Forex Impact: The euro and dollar remain dominant, but the RMB is gaining ground in Asia-Pacific countries. RMB crosses (USD/CNH, EUR/CNH) require attention, especially from a long-term perspective.
Education
by Andrea_Russo_SwipeUP