LTC/USD Main trend. Halving. Cycles The psychology of repetitionMain trend. The graph is logarithmic. The timeframe is 1 month. This idea is relevant both for understanding the secondary trend work and as a training in simple cyclic, logical manipulation processes. Note also the halving of the LTC and the designated time zones between cycles.
The primary trend is an uptrend in which a huge butterfly is forming (forming part 2)
Secondary trend is a downward channel.
Local trend in the secondary trend is a wedge.
Coin in the coin market : Litecoin
The chart is taken from the Bitfiniex exchange, I used it because of the long price history (the coin has been traded on this exchange for a long time). Of course, the chart is relevant for all exchanges with liquidity. The coin and the pair are liquid, it is acceptable to set large positions. The price behavior is predictable. Ups/Downs are similar. Let's consider them below.
Everything is unpredictable only for absolutely predictable people, it always was, is and will be.
Same time frame on a line chart (no market noise, pure trend direction)
A close-up of this area on the line chart.
And this area on the candlestick chart.
What matters is the average buy/sell. Approach the market regardless of the size of your deposit as a major market participant. Stop thinking like a "hamster". You don't need to guess, you need to know and be prepared for any outcome, even unlikely scenarios.
Psychology of behavior in the market.
Expectation. Reality. "Stop-loss resets. Cyclicality of predictable behavior. .
Predictable price behavior. "Knockouts" of obedient (acting by the rules) and naughty (acting on emotion) fools are as logical and predictable as anything else everywhere else. Increase your knowledge and experience, and it won't affect you.
Remember, theory without practice is nothing. Real trading is very different from theory, you should understand that. That's why all "programmed traders" lose money or their earnings are quite modest.
You should not ask anyone where to buy/sell this or that crypto-asset. You should initially know yourself under what conditions you will buy and under what conditions you will sell.
Past "stop-losses" before secondary trend reversals .
Secondary trend reversal zones and "takeout" before pullbacks in 2019 (+450 average) and 2021 (+900% average).
Candlestick chart. 3-day timeframe. Fear peak zones.
Line chart. Three-day timeframe. Fear peak zones. (without market noise).
As we can see, this "fear peak" on the line chart evaporates, all these local "super resets" have no effect on the trend. It's just the "death of hamsters." The capitulation of human stupidity and greed. You can add predictability and submissiveness to this. The train always leaves without such marketable characters.
Such always sell (fear) at the lowest prices, shortly before the trend reverses. It is worth adding that they buy at the highest prices "at the behest" of the pump to get fabulously "rich. This makes the cryptocurrency market super profitable. Such fuel is the basis of profit. "Market fuel flows" lend themselves to cycles.
Price management is the psychology and manipulation of people's minds through basic instincts through price values. All of this is real and as old as the world. A foolish person keeps stepping on the same rake, each time telling himself that this is the last time, or this is a special case.
This "last case" must be repeated systematically, but in different conditions that you create. Your effectiveness depends on how masterful you are at forming such obsessive thoughts in the mind of such market characters.
Fundamentals of Trading. Trading strategy. Capital management. Price forecasting.
It is your trading strategy and money management, based on your experience, that is the basis of trading, not guessing the price. But guessing is what most people want. Such people should have no money. As a rule, such people in real life are very poor, do not have their own business, go "to work" (do not want to take responsibility).
They think real life doesn't give them many resources, but market speculation will quickly make them fabulously rich. Rather the opposite is true. Total impoverishment regardless of the direction of the trend due to the reinforcement of destructive qualities of a person with financial instruments. The behavior of such people in the market is a projection of what they are like in real life.
The behavior of people in financial markets is a projection of what they are in real life. That is, their positive and negative psychological qualities. You can't run away from yourself. A stupid person will be overtaken by his own stupidity, a greedy person by greed, an intolerant person by intolerance, an indecisive person by indecision, an irresponsible person by irresponsibility.
Such will be punished by their own destructive qualities. The main thing is that the victim draws conclusions from this and it is an incentive to correct the root cause and basis of the failures, rather than looking for the culprit of his own stupidity in "random events" and other people.
You guessed once, second time, third time zeroed in and hit your own self-confidence with your own stupidity and predictability. Consequently, all your previous guesses at the distance equals zero.
Trading is a probability game. It is impossible to guess everything because of the many components of pricing. It is possible not to guess, but to know the more and less potentially realizable probabilities because of certain market conditions.
No one knows the exact future, there is only an assumed more likely future and the work that leads to it.
The basis of profit/loss is what you are in the here and now. Your knowledge and experience are projected onto the chart. The symbiosis of these two parameters makes or loses money in practice.
Read these 6 points carefully:
1) The first problem most marketers have is that everyone wants to get a lot of money in the moment and, most importantly, without effort. That's what most people want, so it's not rational or dangerous to satisfy their desires.
2) The second problem is that they can't be "out of the market" until they find a good entry point. "Fear of missing out" does its destructive work.
3) The third problem is, of course, the disease from "childhood," which manifests itself in adulthood. People begin to collect various crypto coins, endowing them with different values according to their beliefs and, above all, their desires.
4) The fourth problem is greed, insatiability combined with inexperience. People don't want to protect their profits, they want more and more and more and more and more, eventually from greed and inexperience they completely (more greedy) or partially (less greedy) nullify themselves.
5) Lack of knowledge and experience. Lack of desire to develop and learn. The less experienced a market participant is, the more confident he is in his competence and "screams text".
6) The sixth most serious problem - laziness. It manifests itself in the fact that few people want to work, everyone wants to have.
Under ideas are captured my trading ideas for this trading pair over the past 3 years. Most of them are previously closed trade ideas. There are 3 learning ideas that I have shown on this trading pair (based on publicly published simple trading ideas) .
Economic Cycles
Bearish Divergence on the weekly chart !Hello Traders 🐺,
Over the past few days, we've witnessed a massive market dump. Interestingly, just one day before BTC's drop, I published an idea predicting the downturn, yet it received the lowest engagement I've ever had! Why? Because most people were expecting a continuous pump. But here's the truth: even in a bull market, price corrections are inevitable — that's how the market functions. 📉
So, if you want to stay ahead of the game and not miss the next big move, make sure you're following me for more insights! 🚀
Despite the recent dump, I still believe that Altcoins are about to experience a massive pump. But why?
As you can see in the chart, there's a significant bearish divergence on the weekly time frame. And as many of you know, the higher the time frame, the more reliable the signals, so a bearish divergence on the weekly is something we can really count on.
Secondly, we have a double top formation near a key resistance zone, which is a strong indication that a reversal could be near. Thirdly, we’re seeing a rising wedge pattern, which is another bearish sign.
So, in my opinion, all these factors together strongly suggest that we’re about to witness a major correction in the BTC.D chart — and a huge pump in the Altcoin market! 🚀
🐺 Stay sharp, trade smart! – KIU_COIN 🐺
Strategy Development: Price Levels & Time ProcessingI’m currently working on a trading script designed to identify optimal stop-loss and take-profit levels based on market structure and volatility.
Day TF
Short entry: $101,460.15 with a stop-loss at $105,330.08
TP levels tested down to $82,110
Despite it played out ok I still need additional validation that will come with time. Point is to keep enhancing the script so most of the time price does not pass 5th take profit considering latest periods between consecutive Long & Short signals.
3H TF
Alternatively, I picked different timeframe for another layer of performance evaluation from another perspective.
Long entry: $84,201.84 with a stop-loss at $82,967.61
TP levels tested up to $90,372.97
Blue TP means the closing price reached the level, while gray - did not.
⏱ TIMING
Many traders focus on price levels but overlook the time duration between long and short signals. However, understanding how long trends last is just as crucial as knowing where price might go.
Why does this matter?
If your strategy enters a long trade too soon after a short trade, you might be catching a dead-cat bounce rather than a real reversal.
If your signals occur too frequently, the system may be overreacting to market noise rather than identifying meaningful trend shifts.
Tracking the duration of trend phases helps you align with market cycles rather than getting whipsawed by short-term fluctuations.
The results will be viewed carefully and will be used to improve the logic (code-wise) for better trend detection; stop-loss placements to avoid unnecessary stop-outs; refined entry timing.
The end goal is to make the strategy learn from both aspects of past data - price and time to completely eliminate a need for any user inputs.
Please, let me know:
How you incorporate time-based analysis (other than fixed cycles) into your trading.
If you would want this strategy available for public.
BE ALERT AUDJPY IN SUPPORT ZONE.Audjpy in support zone of Daily Timeframe if Any Daily Candle Give Us Confirm To Prices Go Up Market Will Go Their Rest Lequidity Areas To Hunt Or Fill The FVGs Of Sell Side.
Tip! Trading, like any high-performance endeavor, requires skill, focus, and discipline. Those who are in it for the money alone aren’t likely to focus on the process of being a good trader.
It's Time for Bitcoin's Future Trend!As I mentioned in my post yesterday, there was a possibility of the price dropping to the 0.5 Fibonacci zone, from which I expected active buying followed by a trend reversal for Bitcoin and the entire crypto market.
The price of Bitcoin has dropped to the 0.5 Fibonacci level, and this was enough to trigger a reaction. We’ve already seen a +2,000 price bounce, and there may still be some volatility with price movements up and down, but a drop below 82k is unlikely. I’m waiting for the daily candle to close, after which I will consider my strategy for opening a position.
Solana's important supporthello friends
Due to the heavy demand of Solana and the construction of new floors based on the market cycle, we expect a new floor within the specified range.
If we reach the support range of 105-110 dollars, we can buy with confirmation, of course, with capital management...
*Trade safely with us*
US30 sellOverall Trend:
The overall trend has been bullish, but there has been a breakout below the ascending trendline.
The price is currently retracing towards support zones.
Key Levels:
Main Resistance: Range between 45,208 - 45,300 (upper red zone)
Main Support: Range between 44,300 - 44,500 (lower red zone)
Important Mid-Level: Around 44,866
Trading Scenario:
After hitting resistance, the price has started a correction.
The highlighted green area marks a potential entry zone.
📉 Trading Signal:
🔹 Enter Short Position:
If the price pulls back to the 44,600 - 44,700 area and shows signs of bullish weakness, a short position could be considered.
🔹 Stop Loss:
Above the resistance zone at 45,208 (e.g., around 45,300)
🔹 Take Profit:
First level at 44,300
Second level at 43,663 (shown on the chart)
Third level at 43,140 if the downtrend continues
🔹 Risk Management:
The risk-to-reward ratio for this trade seems reasonable. Reassess the trade if the price breaks above 44,866.
✅ Conclusion:
Currently expecting a bearish correction, but if reversal candles or weakness in sellers are observed at support levels, there might be a chance for a trend change.
Buy and SellBuy and Sell Signal for AAVEUSDT
📌 Buy Signal:
Buy if the price breaks $267.
Stop-loss: $247
Bullish targets:
$284.23
$314.29
📌 Sell Signal:
Sell if the price breaks $246.
Stop-loss: $267
Bearish targets:
$229.58
$206.04
🔹 Risk Management: Considering support and resistance levels, an appropriate stop-loss should be set.
[ TimeLine ] Gold 20 February 2025Hello everyone,
I will be using the high and low price levels formed on the following dates as entry points for my trades:
February 20, 2025
We will wait for the price range from these candles to form as indicated with blue box. The trade entry will be triggered if the price breaks out of this range, with an additional buffer of 60 pips.
If the price moves against the initial position and hits the stop loss (SL), we will cut or switch the trade accordingly.
Nio - It's his time to change the EV conception?Nio has developed a Wyckoff accumulation pattern, which started one year ago. The key level remains at $4.50, signaling the start of the next wave in this Elliott Cycle (3rd wave). Trend-Based Fibonacci Extension could help us identify key levels for this potential movement. It's important to note that this is just a probability, and nothing is certain yet.
What about the company ?
NIO is a Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer that has gained significant attention in recent years, particularly for its innovative approach to battery technology and its premium EV offerings. Founded in 2014, NIO has positioned itself as a major player in the global EV market, particularly in China, and is looking to expand its presence internationally.
Over the past three years, NIO has shown impressive growth in terms of vehicle deliveries. In 2021, the company delivered over 91,000 vehicles, a substantial increase from the 43,000 vehicles delivered in 2020. In 2022, NIO continued its upward trajectory, delivering over 122,000 vehicles, marking a strong year despite global supply chain challenges.
One of NIO's most innovative features is its battery swapping technology, which sets it apart from many other EV manufacturers. Instead of relying solely on traditional charging methods, NIO offers a Battery as a Service (BaaS) model. This allows customers to swap their depleted battery for a fully charged one at one of NIO's battery swap stations. This process takes just a few minutes, significantly reducing the waiting time compared to traditional charging stations.
This battery swapping system is part of NIO's strategy to address some of the main challenges associated with electric vehicles, such as long charging times and the high cost of battery replacement. It also allows NIO to offer vehicles at a lower upfront cost, as the battery is leased separately. This innovative system has the potential to revolutionize the EV market by offering a more convenient and flexible solution for drivers.
NIO's focus on advanced technology, luxury EVs, and battery swapping has made it a strong competitor in the growing electric vehicle industry. With plans for further expansion into Europe and possibly the U.S., NIO’s innovative approach to the EV market could play a key role in the future of electric transportation.
(ETH) ethereumWhen can we expect to see reports on the new concepts about Ethereum in the future?
Buying mode, price of Ethereum well under the dotted line. Ethereum has not had a strong position for some time and is likely to find profits. One large drop in price does not usually follow another than another than another and especially not with such large volume and capital. Am I in control of the flow, no. Do I have billions to make heavy movements, no. Am I interested in the progress of Ethereum despite holding little to no value in Ethereum, yes.
Important Bitcoin levels. The game of expectations.Today, it is important for Bitcoin to close below 88,000. There is a high probability that today the price will drop to the 0.5 Fibonacci level, thereby partially closing the gap on the daily chart, and the RSI will consolidate below 30 even with a closing price below 88,000. All these factors combined will be sufficient to trigger strong accumulation with a breakdown of the structure, leading to a new all-time high within the next 2-3 weeks.
However, the market doesn’t always play out perfectly. There remains a possibility of a prolonged scenario. In this case, from the current price block (88k - 86k), the price may form a local bounce with a full ABC cycle in the coming days and test the key resistance level (106,200). After that, the price will likely return to the 0.5 Fibonacci level and possibly retest this important level.
A similar scenario occurred last year during a similar phase of prolonged correction, where the price eventually reached the 0.5 Fibonacci level, though not immediately.
BTC dips below 91K – expected move within my frameworkBTC dips below 91K – expected move within my framework
This was a logical step in my theory. What’s 100% certain for me is that today and this week will be absolutely crucial. If BTC has gathered enough strength here to push above 100K, we’re in the game.
Here’s what I wrote on Discord about 10 days ago 👇👇
"BTC can only build momentum from lower levels. If it drops to 95K, it can bounce to 97K. If it hits 94K, it can reclaim 98K. And if it goes as low as 91K, I’d expect a strong enough push to send it flying anywhere."
I know this sounds rough, but it’s all part of the game. If you check the "from->to" moves, it’s clear on the chart where the bounces happened.
The chart illustrates it: green arrows mark the accumulation zones, red arrows show how high BTC managed to go, and the dotted red line represents the key 100K level.
🚀 Will we take off, or is this just another falling leaf?
S&P500 | Historic Trends, Consolidation & Bull Flags [2030 END]I have been wanting to put my thoughts on the historic tends observed in the S&P500 in a post for some time and decided to focus this discussion on the relationship observed between S&P 500:
* Bull Flag runs (~17 to 25) years in length
* Consolidation Period (~13 to 15) years in length
* 27 Period (2 Monthly) SMA - Aqua Colored Line
* RSI
NOTE: Chart is looking at logarithmic price of the S&P500 on the 2 Monthly time period.
S&P 500 HISTORY | 27P(2M) SMA, CONSOLIDATION PERIOD & BULL FLAG RUNS SINCE 1943
The below images show 'Consolidation Periods' governed by 'Black Trend Lines', 'Bull Flags' (Orange / Navy / Aqua) governed by colored measured moves between these periods and the 27P(2M) SMA in Aqua.
Key Takeaways for Longterm Investors
Key take aways Looking at the S&P 500 from such a zoomed-out perspective:
* CONSOLIDATION: Periods of consolidation required investors to proactively manage their investment. A buy and hold approach left investors' money in limbo not doing a lot over these time periods. Investors who could identify the S&P was in a period of consolidation did well by selling at the upper and buying at the lower trend lines once they became apparent.
* BULL FLAG: Run periods rewarded the discipline 'Dimond hands' investor, providing key holds at the 27P(2M) SMA and future higher highs. A good strategy during these periods was to accumulate at the 27P(2M) SMA.
RSI ANALYSIS
As we are currently in a Bull Flag period for the S&P500 (Aqua Measured Moved), lets now look at the relationship between the RSI and price to identify key historic behavior which may be useful with current price behavior.
It is notable that historically the RSI tends to oscillate between rising and falling channels when exhibiting price Consolidation / Bull Flag price behavior.
Bull Flag (1943 to 1968) – 25 years
Focusing on the orange measured move or first Bull Flag period from approximately 1943 to 1968, observable characteristics include:
* At the consolidation period price break out, RSI continued to set higher highs until peaking (with the first lower high) at Point 1 - this marked approximately the halfway point of the bull run period.
* Retest and hold behavior with the 27P(2M) SMA for the entirety of the run
* End of bull run period and start of consolidation period confirmed with price breaking below and first candle open and close below the 27P(2M) SMA at Point 2 .
The Stochastic RSI has helped to identify if price is set to put in a higher low during bull flag periods and has been a reliable indicator in confluence with the 27P(2M) SMA.
Consolidation Period (1968 to 1983) – 15 Years
Consolidation period starts at the end of the prior bull flag and confirmed at Point 2 where price has broken below and opened and closed the first candle below the 27P(2M) SMA. This has been marked with the aqua vertical line on the chart.
Price is confirmed to have left the consolidation zone once it breaks to the upside of the black trend line (in some cases with a retest).
Change in price behavior from ranging to bullish within the consolidation period has been identifiable historically with a break above the 27P(2M) SMA followed up by a retest and holding the 27P(2M) SMA as support. Price has tended to range between the consolidation period trendlines until this price behavior is achieved.
The Stochastic RSI has helped to identify if price is set to put in a low during consolidation periods and has been a reliable indicator in confluence with the lower black trend line.
It is notable the Momentum Bias Index has printed RED bars on the histogram during all historic consolidation periods reviewed (2 in total) when the bottom of the consolidation period has been set.
Similar observations have been observed in the below two future consecutive Macro Bull Flag and Consolidation periods reviewed in this analysis.
Bull Flag (1983 to 2000) – 17 years
Consolidation Period (2000 to 2013) – 13 years
CURRENT PERIOD | WHERE ARE WE NOW? BULL FLAG TO FINISH IN 2030 ESTIMATION?
If the S&P 500 is to continue historic trend and continue consecutive Bull Flag / Consolidation periods, this would suggest the current bull flag run could end in 2030 and the next consolidation period would begin. This is based on the same bull flag measured move approach and estimations of the bull flag structures discussed in the prior bull flag / consolidation periods.
It is noted that the prior consolidation period (2000 to 2013) left this zone and peaked at the RSI high relatively early compared to prior periods. According to the review of other bull flags this suggests the middle part of the bull flag run occurred in 2015. It is unclear if this would result in a reduced bull flag period run and a material lower high than the measured moved.
It is also noted at current prices a retest and hold of the 27P (2M) SMA would result in a 30% drop. A move in the market of this magnitude would result in some interesting news headlines but historically would show nothing out of the ordinary for S&P500 price behaviour.
GOLD SELL market will be reversall sellGOLD SELL market will be reversall
Gold price edges lower during the Asian session on Tuesday and erodes a part of the overnight move up to a fresh all-time peak. A further USD recovery from its lowest level since December 10 prompts profit-taking around the XAU/USD amid slightly overbought conditions.
Republican bear cycle / QELong-term sell-off in expectation of the Trump administration's projected monetary policies. In addition, on a technical aspect, the inefficiencies of the last DXY drop in Nov. 2022 are filled. The entry is given by the change in the daily structure after filling the aforementioned inefficiency. The target is looking for liquidity at the low of Jul. 23', coinciding at the 61.8 fibo of the bullish momentum of the Democratic Biden administration.
DXY Falling Below $106 - Cue AltSeason in March!The biggest shock to everyone is going to be the price of CRYPTOCAP:BTC going DOWN while ALTS skyrocket 🚀
As I have discussed in my macro thesis, the TVC:DXY is FINALLY breaking down on the Weekly along with the 10Y.
RSI has topped and Price broke below the WMA9 & 20.
Just waiting on the WMA9 to break below the WMA20 for final confirmation.
Historically when this happens...
it’s ALTSEASON BABY!!! 🥳
After this happened in March 2017,
BTC and ALTS pumped together,
then BTC went down 33% while ALTS exploded higher over a 3 week period before BTC rallied alongside again.
Research: Interconnected Scalable ComplexitiesIntegrating another fibonacci channel into a formerly discovered interconnected structure:
Direction defined by HH's: Mar '24 & Dec '24; Mapping to LL Nov '22 Price breaking over this channel is a signal of continuation of bullrun in a bigger scale (like 2016 BR).
Interconnected Fractals in respect to Phi:
My work revolves around understanding and interconnecting scalable complexities, forming the foundation for a probabilistic framework that accurately models the underlying patterns and relationships driving price movements over time. Achieving this requires analyzing how price historically reacts to key levels and projecting this consistency for a future price coverage. This research will be used to build an indicator that automatically generates these levels in Pine Script.
Please, confirm in comment section if you would like me to do traditional subjective TA over objective Fractal Analysis. I highly appreciate your involvement!
BTC Seasonal Bullish PatternAccording to seasonality BTC usually had rallies from FEB to mid or end of APRIL. So if price breaks the resistance of resistance of 103,000 then a massive rally lasting up to mid April can be expected.
Price Targets :
Key resistance Areas to Watch
103,000 and 108,000
Rally Price targets:
According to the fib extension of last rally and LH. if price goes to 1.3 fib extension then we can see the rally up to 130,000 price levels and can briefly exceed above it.