Compound 6X Trade-Numbers (1,788% Potential)Compound hit bottom. This is a trade setup that recently went badly for us, it failed but, I would like to try again.
There is a clear double-bottom signal, short-term, and a long-term higher low. This chart setup is perfect for a new bullish jump. Truly a great set up based on the chart structure and signals.
Notice the volume. Always the volume. There is no volume on the bearish wave.
Notice the strong volume within the bullish wave.
That is all I have to say. I am going LONG.
Full trade-numbers below:
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LONG COMPUSDT
Leverage: 6X
Entry levels:
1) $53
2) $49
3) $46
Targets:
1) $57
2) $66
3) $81
4) $93
5) $105
6) $122
7) $144
8) $168
9) $183
10) $207
Stop-loss:
Close weekly below $45
Potential profits: 1788%
Capital allocation: 4%
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Thank you for reading.
Remember, you can do whatever you want. It is your life, your money, your computer... Your responsibility.
Namaste.
Leveragetrading
Ethereum Classic 8X Trade-Numbers (6,480% Potential)The longest consolidation phase ever is still happening. This is positive for the upcoming bull-market. The longer it takes for Ethereum Classic to move forward, the stronger the growth when it does.
The profits potential on the title is based on a $183 conservative target. As you can see on the chart, ETCUSDT can reach $282 or even $450 or higher. What is important here is the entry and long-term hold.
Let's do some maths:
5X with a $20 entry and a target at $300 would equal to 1,400%. That would be a total 7,000% growth potential with 5X at current price. ETCUSDT.
Another example is 7X, same entry and a target of $444. That would be a huge 14,840% potential if such a target is hit. Without leverage, that would be 2,120%, from $20 to $444.
Below you can find more conservative numbers but still very strong.
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LONG ETCUSDT
Leverage: 8X
Entry levels:
1) $21.1
2) $20.1
3) $19.1
Targets:
1) $25.8
2) $27.6
3) $31.2
4) $37.1
5) $44.9
6) $52.5
7) $63.5
8) $77.2
9) $92.8
10) $102
11) $117
12) $128
13) $142
14) $160
15) $183
Stop-loss:
Close monthly below $18
Potential profits: 6480%
Capital allocation: 5%
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Something important, once the initial bullish breakout happens, the first jump, there is no going back. Once this move happens, Ethereum Classic, Bitcoin and the entire market will never be the same. The lowest prices after the end of this incoming bull-market will be many times higher compared to what we are seeing today. It is truly the last chance to see Crypto at a discount, trading this low. Once the market starts to move, it will a new world.
Hundreds of thousands of new millionaires will be created. A new economy, the nouveau rich, it will be a different world.
It is not the same saying, "the market is going up," vs experiencing this growth. When the next bull-market start, it will be wild, it will be crazy, it will be amazing and we will be rewarded big time for being early.
Anyway, I am ready for the biggest cycle since I started to write and trade. What about you?
Are you ready for change? Positive change.
It will be amazing. I am telling you.
Namaste.
Aptos 6X Trade-Numbers (3,558% Potential)Aptos was one of the pairs that helped us identify the bottom early. The low was clearly established 3-February and the rest of the action has been shaky but clearly sideways with higher lows. This one left no room for doubt.
Once we hit bottom, look at the action in August 2024. After the low was in, no new lows. The same for Bitcoin, I was one of those that got caught. Will not make the same mistake.
The time is now. We are bullish now. We are ready for growth and we are going LONG.
After a down-wave comes an up-wave. This is clear. Many pairs are moving ahead. Bitcoin is now trading back above 90K.
Consider this, last week Bitcoin closed at 94K. The week before last, Bitcoin closed at $96K, this week who knows, but green. This means that Bitcoin is ready to continue growing. When Bitcoin grows, the Altcoins explode.
The market needs a relief after strong bearish action. Strong bearish action is present on this chart. The market started to move straight down, market as in APTUSDT, since 5-December 2024, three months ago. Three months is the standard time for a correction to be over.
This is a friendly reminder.
Full trade-numbers below:
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LONG APTUSDT
Leverage: 6X
Entry levels:
1) $6.45
2) $6.20
3) $5.65
Targets:
1) $6.90
2) $7.80
3) $8.95
4) $10.0
5) $11.8
6) $13.6
7) $16.1
8) $19.3
9) $22.9
10) $25.1
11) $28.6
12) $34.4
13) $38.5
14) $43.7
Stop-loss:
Close weekly below $5.40
Potential profits: 3558%
Capital allocation: 4%
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Note: When you are in the green, secure a portion of your profits or secure the trade. When it is still early, pyramiding is possible but don't get carried away. This can be done only at the start of the bullish wave and after conquering a major resistance level.
There are many ways to trade and approach the market. Another option is not to touch anything until you reach your goals, your goal can be 100% just as it can be 1,000%. The choice is yours.
Many ways to approach the market. The most important part is the planning followed by the price and timing. Right now we have the second part covered, timing and pricing. What's your plan?
Thanks a lot for your continued support.
Namaste.
Polkadot 8X Trade-Numbers (6,280% Potential)One is theory, the other one is practice.
One is the analysis and the other one the numbers.
Technical analysis and trading numbers.
Here we go again with Polkadot (DOTUSDT). This time around we are not focusing on the analysis but the full trade-numbers for a leveraged trade. Still, let's consider the chart briefly and what it has to say.
The black lines... Previously, the black lines showed the drop and the incoming bear-market. High prices and All-Time High = bearish. A long-term double-top, the highest ever, led to the strongest ever bear-market.
Now, the black lines signal support. The market bottom. All-Time Lows and bottom prices = bullish. A long-term accumulation phase with higher lows will kick off the next bullish market. We are in, we are live and we are green.
The market moves in cycles and within this cycles we have waves...
We are going from a neutral, sideways market to a bullish market. The neutral sideways market produces the same highs and the same lows. The bullish market will produce higher highs and higher lows. This is were we are going next.
Notice that we use lower targets for the leveraged trades compared to spot trades. This is because leverage carries higher risk. We are happy with a win and with big profits but not greedy. In this market, greed will get you killed. Financially speaking.
Full trade-numbers below:
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LONG DOTUSDT
Leverage: 8X
Entry levels:
1) $4.60
2) $4.30
3) $4.40
Targets:
1) $4.92
2) $5.62
3) $6.77
4) $7.70
5) $8.63
6) $9.96
7) $11.6
8) $14.66
9) $16.52
10) $19.53
11) $21.68
12) $24.41
13) $32.30
14) $40.19
Stop-loss:
Close weekly below $4.00
Potential profits: 6280%
Capital allocation: 4%
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Disclaimer: I love you and I am deeply grateful for your continued support.
You are a diving human being, you can do whatever you want.
It is your life, it is your body, it is your money, it is your soul.
Trade, drink, eat, sleep; it is your choice.
Namaste.
OFFICIAL TRUMP 8X Trade-Numbers (3,656%)Patience is absolutely necessary. This is the same chart setup we have been tracking for months now. Well, weeks actually. And this is a good chart setup.
The fact that the project is heavy, a big market cap., makes it harder to manipulate, but, whales are still whales and they can easily shake the market at all times.
When in doubt, reduce leverage.
We are doing high leverage, high risk. You can use this same chart setup with 3-5X and have very low risk. You can use this same chart setup with 15-20X and have extreme high risk. The numbers are for illustration purposes only. Leveraged trading is for advanced traders. That is, the player needs to be able to adapt to market conditions and adapt the numbers to personal conditions.
Needless to say, if you have a strong track record and capital you can use higher risk. If you have a record of being nervous and anxious and making simple mistakes then you must go with spot or 1-2X. Remember, if you can't make money trading spot, you won't be able to make money trading lev. Spot trading is like chess. Strategic and advanced. Leveraged trading is like 5D chess, the complexity goes off the chart. But we can keep it simple.
Find the right chart, buy and hold.
If you keep the risk small you can have an easy win. You are responsible for your own actions.
If you cannot handle a big win, then do not trade.
If you cannot handle a simple loss, please, go away.
It is unproductive to blame others for your mistakes. You move the mouse, you make the deposits, you choose which pair to buy, by how much and when. If you cannot bear the weight of your actions, do not trade.
If you can... Welcome to TradingView.
Here you have the full trade-numbers for TRUMPUSDT. Great timing. Great chart setup, medium-risk. An extremely high potential for profits.
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TRUMPUSDT
Leverage: 8X
Entry levels:
1) $14.0
2) $12.5
3) $11.7
Targets:
1) $16.2
2) $19.4
3) $21.7
4) $24.6
5) $27.8
6) $29.7
7) $33.0
8) $38.1
9) $41.8
10) $46.5
11) $60.1
12) $73.6
Stop-loss:
Close weekly below $11.65
Potential profits: 3656%
Capital allocation: 3%
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This is life. I am life. I love this life and this world.
Thanks a lot for your continued support.
As long as you persist and learn from all the actions that you make, good or bad, you will improve and you will succeed in this game.
Nothing can stop you. You are bound to achieve success.
The only way to lose is to give up.
I can never give up.
I will never give up.
I will only take a break to recharge and reload.
When I am refreshed and ready, I am trading once more.
This time around, I am taking the money home.
Namaste.
Ethereum 10X Trade-Numbers (4,280% Potential)Ethereum is looking great right now and trading near support. This support level can turn out into a great entry level for a LONG trade.
This is for experienced traders. High risk vs a high potential for reward.
I am sharing the full trade-numbers below but the main purpose of this publication is timing. It is March 2025 now and we are seeing the end of the last correction before the biggest bull-market in the history of Cryptocurrency.
Thanks a lot for your continued support.
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LONG ETHUSDT
Leverage: 10X
Entry levels:
1) $2,150
2) $2,050
3) $1,950
Targets:
1) $2,882
2) $3,116
3) $3,350
4) $3,683
5) $4,108
6) $4,575
7) $4,865
8) $5,333
9) $6,090
10) $6,629
11) $7,315
12) $9,214
13) $11,111
Stop-loss:
Close weekly below $1,900
Potential profits: 4280%
Capital allocation: 5%
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Namaste.
Bitcoin 8X Trade-Numbers (1096% Potential)This chart setup and trade-numbers has a little bit less risk than the other one but still high leverage. High leverage means high risk vs a high potential for rewards. This is not for the faint of heart. This is for those that like to go big or go home.
Ok. This week Bitcoin is trading within a higher low compared to last week. Based on the political event recently we can assume that the low is in. The low being in indicates that we can go LONG as long as we can protect our position. Since we know the bottom low, this is an easy task.
Good luck. Good profits and good health.
I am wishing you tons of money and success in this 2025 bull-market. This is a leveraged trade based on the long-term. We've been here before.
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LONG BTCUSDT
Leverage: 8X
Entry levels:
1) $85,500
2) $83,000
3) $81,000
3) $78,000
Targets:
1) $94,810
2) $98,804
3) $101,058
4) $104,266
5) $108,353
6) $112,859
7) $115,648
8) $120,154
9) $132,643
10) $139,250
11) $158,347
12) $165,345
13) $189,212
14) $200,000
Stop-loss:
Close monthly below $77,000
Potential profits: 1096%
Capital allocation: 6%
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Thanks a lot for your continued support.
Namaste.
Cardano 7X Trade-Numbers (1330% Potential)I would love to have a better entry here but better late than never. When in doubt, reduce leverage.
The falling wedge pattern here reveals the end of the correction. The bullish breakout reveals the resumption of the bullish move. A bullish move means higher highs and higher lows.
Cardano is set to grow for months and months and months.
We are going up.
You can find the targets for this chart setup listed below:
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ADAUSDT LONG 7X (PP: 1330%)
Targets:
TP1: $1.0114
TP2: $1.1499
TP3: $1.3262
TP4: $1.5207
TP5: $1.6410
TP6: $1.8354
TP7: $2.1502
TP8: $2.6594
Adjust all settings to your own liking.
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Good luck. Thank you again for your continued support.
Remember, you deserve the best.
The Cryptocurrency market is healthy, new and young.
Crypto is here to stay.
This is only the beginning.
The best is yet to come.
Namaste.
XRP 7X Trade-Numbers (1022% Potential)This is the continuation of a chart setup that I shared on the 1st of January 2025. Each time a strong resistance level is hit, there is a retrace or correction. This retrace ends in a higher low and then comes the resumption of the bullish move.
XRP is bullish and there is no doubt about it. We are seeing the classic sideways period before the continuation of the bullish wave.
We are going LONG once more; thanks a lot for your continued support.
This time we are going in with 7X. All the targets can be found listed below:
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XRPUSDT LONG 7X (1,022% Potential)
Targets:
TP1: $2.58
TP2: $2.77
TP3: $3.05
TP4: $3.40
TP5: $3.78
TP6: $4.02
TP7: $4.40
TP8: $5.03
TP9: $5.47
TP10: $6.03
Adjust all settings to your own liking.
This is for experienced traders only.
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Thanks a lot for your continued support.
It is truly appreciated.
You can dismiss #1 and focus on the 3rd and forward.
Namaste.
SOLUSDT Long by TeamPWRTradesHi Traders,
SOL Long Idea
Based on recently volume and liquidity zones our team has entered a long positions SOL. Targets are 160-175. Stoploss below daily low.
Recommended risk 1-1.5% of portfolio.
Entry 1: 136.50
Entry 2: 133
TP 1: 160
TP 2: 175
SL: 132
Happy Trading,
TeamPWR
Shiba Inu 8X Trade-Numbers (3,520% Potential)Is it ok to go over the basics once more? Sell at resistance, buy at support.
The low is in 3-Feb with a long lower wick candle and high buy volume.
Today, we are seeing the establishment of a higher low close to support. This close to support dynamic gives us a great entry zone.
A great entry zone doesn't mean that a trade will necessarily work out, but it means that it has low risk and a high probability to succeed. Think about it, most of the time we tend to rush to buy when the action is already happening. Here, we can clearly see bearish action and a red day, but, we have a higher low and we know that reversals tend to happen at support.
The higher low is the signal. We have good entry timing. We leave the rest to the market.
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LONG SHIBUSDT
Leverage: 8X
Entry levels:
1) $0.00001310
2) $0.00001225
3) $0.00001160
Targets:
1) $0.00001681
2) $0.00001997
3) $0.00002253
4) $0.00002509
5) $0.00002873
6) $0.00003337
7) $0.00003849
8) $0.00004165
9) $0.00004677
10) $0.00005505
11) $0.00006095
12) $0.00006845
Stop-loss:
Close weekly below $0.00001100
Potential profits: 3520%
Capital allocation: 5%
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Remember that leveraged trading is high risk and for experts only.
There is no advice here, more like technical analysis and numbers.
I appreciate you and your continued support.
Let's make some money and while we make money, let's have some fun.
Follow!
Namaste.
Solana 10X Trade-Numbers (3,810% Potential)Buy when prices are low. Sell when prices are high.
Sell at resistance. Buy at support.
Solana right now is trading at long-term support. The same support range that has been active and valid since April 2024. This support was challenged many times and always holds. —Buy at resistance, sell at support.
This is a great setup, great price, great timing. Risk still exist though.
Leveraged trading is high risk and for experts only.
I am wishing great profits and good luck.
—Full trade-numbers below:
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LONG SOLUSDT
Leverage: 10X
Entry levels:
1) $140
2) $135
3) $130
4) $125
Targets:
1) $188
2) $195
3) $210
4) $234
5) $249
6) $273
7) $312
8) $340
9) $375
10) $477
11) $575
12) $664
Stop-loss:
Close weekly below $125
Potential profits: 3810%
Capital allocation: 5%
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Thanks a lot for your continued support.
Namaste.
ETHUSDT Long by TeamPWRTradesTeamPWRTrades ETH Long Idea
Although the general Crypto market has been showing weakness, we are expecting Bullish movement for ETH in the next coming days. Based on Daily candles there is still a possibility of ETH heading towards it's daily support zone at 1800. Our team recommends using low leverage 1-2% of capital for this trade due to the daily volume signaling a possibility of ETH reclaiming 2500-2800 zone.
Enter
1: 2160
2: 2210
TP1: 2500
TP2: 2800
SL: 2088
Trade Active
Happy Trading,
TeamPWR
TRADING LEVERAGE | How to Manage RISK vs REWARDFor today's post, we're diving into the concept " Risk-Reward Ratio "
We'll take a look at practical examples and including other relevant scenarios of managing your risk. What is considered a good risk to reward ratio and where can you see it ? This applies to all markets, and during these volatile times it is an excellent idea to take a good look at your strategy and refine your risk management.
You've all noticed the really helpful tool " long setup " or " short setup " on the left-hand column. This clearly identifies the area of profit (in green), the area for a stop-loss (in red) and your entry (the borderline). It also shows the percentage of your increases or decreases at the top and bottom. It looks like this :
💭Something to remember; It is entirely up to you where you decided to take profit and where you decide to put your stop loss. The IDEAL anticipated targets are given, but the price may not necessarily reach these points. You have that entire zone to choose from and you can even have two or three take profits points in a position.
Now, what is the Risk Reward Ratio expressed in the center as a number.number ?
The risk to reward ration is exactly as the word says : The amount you risk for the amount you could potentially gain. NOTE that your risk is indefinite, but your gains are not guaranteed. The risk/reward ratio measures the difference between the entry point to a stop-loss and a sell or take-profit point. Comparing these two provides the ratio of profit to loss, or reward to risk.
For example, if you're a gambler and you've played roulette, you know that the only way to win 10 chips is to risk 5 chips. Your risk here is expressed as 5:10 or 5.10 .You can spread these 5 chips out any way you like, but the goal of the risk is for a reward that is bigger than your initial investment. However, you could also lose your 5 and this will mean that you need to risk double as much in your next play to make up for your loss. Trading is no different, (except there is method to the madness other than sheer luck...)
Most market strategists and speculators agree that the ideal risk/reward ratio for their investments should not be less than 1:3, or three units of expected return for every one unit of additional risk. Take a look at this example: Here, you're risking the same amount that you could potentially gain. The Risk Reward ratio is 1, assuming you follow the exact prices for entry, TP and SL.
Can you see why this is not an ideal setup? If your risk/reward ratio is 1, it means you might as well not participate in the trade since your reward is the same as your risk. This is not an ideal trade setup. An ideal trade setup is a scenario where you can AT LEAST win 3x as much as what you are risking. For example:
Note that here, my ratio is now the ideal 2.59 (rounded off to 2.6 and then simplified it becomes 1:3). If you're wondering how I got to 1:3, I just divided 2.6 by 2, giving me 1 and 3.
Another way to express this visually:
In the first chart example I have a really large increase for the long position and you can't easily simplify 7.21 so; here's a visual to break down what that looks like:
If you are setting up your own trade, you can decide at what point you feel comfortable to set your stop loss. For example, you may feel that if the price drops by more than 10%, that's where you'll exit and try another trade. Or, you could decide that you'll take the odds and set your stop loss so that it only triggers if the price drops by 15%. The latter will naturally mean you are trading at higher risk because your risk of losing is much more. Seasoned analysts agree that you shouldn't have a value smaller than 5% for your stop loss, because this type of price action occurs often during a day. For crypto, I would say 10% because we all know that crypto markets are much more volatile than stock markets and even more so than commodity markets like Gold and Silver, which are the most stable.
Remember that your Risk/Reward ratio forms an important part of your trading strategy, which is only one of the steps in your risk management program. Dollar cost averaging is another helpfull way to further manage your risk. There are many more things to consider when thinking about risk management, but we'll dive into those in another post.
Optimizing Returns: Position Sizing, Leverage and Spot TradingWhomever told you "Size doesn't matter" in trading, has never had a big "size" and probably just borrowed someone elses.
In the dynamic landscape of trading, where fortunes can be made and lost in the blink of an eye, various strategies vie for attention. Position sizing, leverage trading, and spot trading each offer distinct approaches to navigating the volatile markets. Understanding the nuances and risks associated with each is essential for traders seeking to optimize their returns while managing risk effectively.
Position Sizing: A Prudent Approach
Position sizing is a strategy that emphasizes determining the appropriate amount of capital to allocate to a trade relative to one's overall portfolio. Rather than relying on borrowed funds to amplify gains, position sizing focuses on prudent allocation and risk management.
Consider this scenario:
Here is something that happened to me recently:
Over a week ago I invested just $80 in #Bitcoin and the price moved 12% since
My return: $11.75
A few days ago I invested $1,000 in Bitcoin and the price moved only 3%
My return: +$26.00
Despite the smaller percentage gain in the first scenario, the return on investment is substantially lower due to the smaller position size.
This highlights a fundamental principle: the size of one's position significantly impacts the magnitude of returns. While the absolute gains may seem modest in the examples provided, they demonstrate the potential for consistent growth without the need for excessive risk-taking.
Leverage Trading: Temptation and Risk
Leverage trading offers the allure of magnified returns by allowing traders to control positions larger than their initial capital. However, this comes with inherent risks, including fees associated with borrowing and the potential for significant losses.
Many traders are drawn to leverage trading in pursuit of exponential gains. Yet, they often overlook the substantial risks involved. Despite the promise of greater returns, the reality is that losses can mount swiftly, eroding profits and even leading to negative balances.
Furthermore, the psychological toll of leverage trading can be significant. Constantly chasing high-risk, high-reward opportunities can result in emotional exhaustion and impulsive decision-making, fueling a cycle of loss and frustration.
Spot Trading: Proceed with Caution
Spot trading stands as a stalwart option for those seeking to invest without the complexities of leverage. However, even in this seemingly straightforward arena, there are nuances to be wary of, particularly when it comes to leveraging spot positions.
Spot trading entails purchasing and holding an asset with the expectation of long-term appreciation. Unlike leverage trading, where borrowed funds amplify gains and losses, spot trading relies solely on the investor's own capital. This approach is often favored for its simplicity and reduced risk exposure.
However, the temptation to employ leverage in spot trading can lead to unforeseen consequences. Leveraging spot positions increases the potential for losses, as the borrowed funds magnify both gains and losses. Moreover, the dynamics of unrealized and realized profit and loss (PnL) can confound inexperienced traders.
Finding Balance: The Art of Risk Management
The key to successful trading lies in finding the balance between risk and reward. While leverage trading offers the potential for rapid growth, it requires a disciplined approach to risk management. Instead of fixating on borrowed size, traders should focus on optimizing position size relative to their available capital.
Understanding the interplay between unrealized and realized PnL is crucial for making informed trading decisions in both leverage and spot trading. By exercising prudence and restraint, traders can optimize their returns while safeguarding against undue exposure to market volatility.
In the end, what truly matters is finding a harmonious balance between these strategies. Whether it's careful position sizing, navigating the highs and lows of leverage trading, or sticking to the grounded principles of spot trading, it's all about embracing a method that resonates with your risk tolerance and goals. With a keen understanding of the intricacies involved and a disciplined mindset guiding your every move, you'll be well-equipped to chart your course through the markets and seize every opportunity that comes your way.
XAGUSD set up for long entry XAGUSD on the 120-minute chart is at the top of the high volume area on the profile. This
is a relative volume void above and a high volume area breakout is possible or even likely.
The TTM squeeze indicator has just triggered. The Price Momentum and Relative Trend
indicators appear bullish. I assert that spot silver is bullish right now and mining stocks
especially junior miners may be ready to take long positions as well. My immediate target
for spot silver is 25.75, the recent high pivot in March and then 25.95 the high pivot of
December, and then 26.5, the highs of Spring 2022. Played in a leveraged forex setting,
the profit potentials are significant.
GMX - reversed head and shoulder - wait for retestTrading idea!
GMX - Reversed head and shoulder!
If the pattern play out I see a potential 40% trade
Critical level 56.5 - a weekly close above should be a good entry point...
but In this case I don't see any problem to try to find a entry on lower time, 4h/D, with adjusted stop loss according to that.
Wait for a successful retest in the area close above 56.5
dYdX - will finally move - longI have been waiting for dYdX for a while - I think it's time to get in now.
I see a trend break and nice gap for a potential 30% move.
I don't hesitate to take a spot trade here that I plan to hold for a while. I think we could see a quite fast 30% move.
If you are bullish on dYdX - this could be a nice entry to hold for months!
I think the real movement will start after we see a 4hour close above 3.34.
Apex preparing for long againApex.Exchange (APEX), waiting for a long entry.
My thesis are that APEX "only" will move up up from now until the end of the bull market. Therefore I primarily look for long setups.
This trading idea is to enter a long after a wick down, and then hopefully a continuation move to the upside will fallow.
For me Apex is hands down the best leverage exchange on DeFi, at some point I think it's very likely that more people will discover it....
So I will keep longing Apex - non financial advice :)
Parallel Universe: Expert's Guide to the Art of Losing MoneyDisclaimer:
Warning! The given tips are born from the minds of financial disasters and for entertainment purposes only. These are the results of the imagination of unsuccessful traders with a knack for making impressive losses. These master traders are known to make their financial mistakes by making huge losses. Unsuccessful traders are honored members of FRBF - Financial Ruins of Big Fortune with lifetime achievement of negative portfolios and returns. We do not recommend following the suggestions from the unsuccessful traders otherwise we have to add you to FRBF club.
Well, well, if it isn't the tired soul tired of seeing green numbers in their trading account. Can you believe it? I always have seen a dream of world's biggest loser trader. Apparently, 99% of traders out there are making money, and we're stuck in the miserable 1% who might be losing. But hey, if you're sick and tired of making money, you've stumbled upon the perfect spot. Get ready for a wild ride as I unveil the secrets to drain your hard-earned cash and proudly join the prestigious FRBF - the Financial Ruins of Big Fortune. Buckle up, my friend!
1) Borrowing Money:
You should borrow money from every possible resource. Remember that Saving money and working hard for financial stability is just for cowardly people. Debt is the only key to get success in the trading world. If you have bad luck, you can get your creditors good luck by borrowing their money. Imagine when your creditor will knock on your door, and you will be running and hiding from them! How thrilling is this! It's a surefire way to reach new heights of financial ruin.
2) Avoid Using Stop-loss:
We should totally ignore those stop-loss orders. There's this fascinating study that suggests traders who actually use stop-loss orders tend to have lower losses compared to those who don't. who needs that kind of useful information? Not us! We're not beginners here, are we? If you use stop-loss, it will exit the trade when market sentiments are changed. You will never be able to make huge losses. Let's just toss those stop-loss orders right out the window and dive headfirst into the exhilarating world of uncertainty. Because what's more exciting than watching our trades go haywire with no safety net? So let's embrace the thrill, ignore risk management, and revel in the rollercoaster ride of potential financial ruin.
3) Hold Losing Positions & Never cut losses:
Who needs to admit defeat when we can simply cling to hope and pray that the market will miraculously turn in our favor? It's such a fantastic strategy to hold onto those sinking ships, watching our losses pile up like trophies of our unwavering determination. Cutting our losing positions? Pfft, that's for amateurs who actually care about preserving their capital and minimizing losses. We, on the other hand, choose to ride the wave of delusion and hold onto our sinking investments with unwavering faith. After all, why learn from mistakes when we can repeat them endlessly? So let's keep clutching those losing positions tightly, and maybe, just maybe, the market will eventually bend to our will.
4) Avoid Managing Risk:
Risk management will not let you become an unsuccessful trader. Forget about preserving your capital and protecting yourself from substantial losses. Let's just dive headfirst into the deep end and throw caution to the wind! So, according to your brilliant logic, let's ignore risk management and trade in five stocks with a 1:3 risk-reward ratio. We'll lose $3 in three stocks and $6 in the remaining two trades. Brilliant strategy, right? Who needs profits when we can lose money consistently?
5) Never Pay Attention to News & Events:
Who needs to stay informed about current events and news when it comes to trading? Ignorance is truly bliss, especially when it comes to making informed decisions and understanding market dynamics. Let's just close our eyes and ears to all those pesky news articles, economic reports, and major events that could potentially impact the market. Who needs to know about interest rate changes, geopolitical tensions, or corporate earnings releases? They're just distractions, right? Instead, let's rely on our sheer intuition and gut feelings to guide our trading decisions.
(6) Overtrade Consistently:
Overtrading is the key to financial prosperity in the trading world. Forget about patience, strategy, and carefully planned execution. Instead, let's indulge in a frenzy of excessive trading and drown ourselves in a sea of transactions. Who needs quality over quantity when it comes to trades? Let's throw caution to the wind and execute as many trades as possible, disregarding any semblance of rational decision-making. Because, clearly, more trades automatically translate into more profits, right? Why bother with analyzing market trends, studying charts, or conducting thorough research when we can just click that "Buy" or "Sell" button incessantly? After all, trading is just a game of chance, and blind luck is definitely on our side.
7) Never Use Technical Analysis:
Technical analysis? Nah, it's all smoke and mirrors, right? Who needs those fancy charts, indicators, and patterns to make smart trading decisions? I mean, who has time for that? Sure, by using technical analysis, you could potentially have a better sense of when to enter or exit trades and where to set stop-loss levels. You might even be able to forecast market movements using theories like Elliott wave, price action, chart pattern analysis, or volume analysis. But who needs all that when you can just wing it and tap the buy and sell buttons without any plan or analysis? Who needs strategies or insights anyway? Forget about those losers who waste their time studying charts and analyzing market trends. Real traders, the ones who consistently lose money, don't bother with technical analysis or any other form of analysis for that matter. They rely solely on their gut feelings and blind luck. That's the way to go!
8) Emotional Trading:
emotional trading Is a brilliant strategy! Who needs logical decision-making when you can base all your trades on impulsive emotions? Forget about analyzing charts, patterns, or market trends. Just let your feelings guide you like a compass in a hurricane. Why bother with calm and rational thinking when you can succumb to the rollercoaster ride of fear, greed, and impulsiveness? It's truly a magnificent way to sabotage your trading success and ensure that your portfolio becomes an emotional wreck. So go ahead, throw logic out the window, and embrace the chaos of emotional trading. Because nothing says financial stability like making impulsive decisions based on fleeting emotions! Good luck on your wild emotional trading adventure!
9) Always Trust Unregulated Brokers:
Unregulated brokers are the epitome of trustworthiness and reliability. Who needs regulatory oversight and investor protection when it comes to handling our hard-earned money? Why bother with ensuring the safety of our funds or verifying the legitimacy of a broker? It's so much more exciting to entrust our financial well-being to anonymous individuals operating in the shadows. Who needs transparency, accountability, or adherence to industry standards? Unregulated brokers provide the perfect opportunity to navigate the treacherous waters of the financial world without any safety nets. It's like playing a high-stakes game of roulette with our life savings!
10) Always trade on others' advice
Trading on others' advice is the secret recipe for success in the trading world. Who needs to develop their own knowledge, skills, and expertise when we can rely solely on the wisdom of others? Let's throw out our own analysis, research, and intuition, and blindly follow the advice of random strangers on the internet or that "hot tip" from a friend's cousin's neighbor's dog. After all, they must be financial geniuses with impeccable track records, right? Who needs to understand the underlying fundamentals or technical aspects of a trade when we can just mimic the actions of others without question? It's so liberating to surrender our autonomy and decision-making abilities to the masses. It's a foolproof strategy that guarantees confusion, frustration, and, of course, financial ruin.
11) Never Ever Take Profit
It's such an intelligent strategy to watch our gains evaporate right before our eyes.
Why bother with securing our profits and protecting our capital when we can hold on to winning positions indefinitely? It's so much more thrilling to experience the roller coaster ride of market fluctuations and see our unrealized gains dwindle away. Let's ignore those pesky market indicators, trailing stops, and profit targets. After all, who needs a concrete plan when we can simply rely on greed and the hope that our winning trades will magically keep going up forever? And let's not forget the joy of regret when a once-profitable trade eventually turns into a massive loss. Who needs financial stability and consistent growth when we can embrace the unpredictable nature of the market and bask in the glory of missed opportunities?
12) Learning From Mistakes
Learning from our mistakes and evolving as a trader is overrated. Who needs personal growth and improvement when we can stay firmly planted in our cycle of financial self-destruction? Let's ignore those pesky lessons that losses teach us. Why bother reflecting on our trading errors, analyzing our strategies, or seeking ways to improve? It's so much more exciting to repeat the same mistakes over and over again, expecting different results each time. Who needs progress and development when we can remain comfortably stagnant in our trading endeavors? Let's embrace the thrill of consistent failure and pretend that we're on the cusp of a breakthrough while repeating the same ineffective tactics. And why stop repeating mistakes? Let's add a touch of delusion and convince ourselves that this time, things will magically turn around. Because, clearly, doing the same thing repeatedly without learning from it is the secret to unbounded success.
13) Fall for "Get-Rich-Quick Schemes"
"Get-rich-quick schemes" are the epitome of financial wisdom and stability. Who needs a long-term, sustainable approach to wealth when we can chase after elusive shortcuts to instant riches? Why bother with hard work, patience, and diligence when we can throw caution to the wind and blindly trust those promising overnight success? Let's believe in the magic of "secret formulas," "guaranteed profits," and "hidden strategies" that are conveniently packaged in flashy marketing campaigns. Let's not forget the joy of handing over our hard-earned money to these self-proclaimed experts, who undoubtedly have our best interests at heart. After all, it's not like they're preying on our gullibility and desperation for a quick financial fix, right?
14) Trade Based on Rumors
Baseless rumors and gossip are the most reliable sources of information for successful trading. Who needs verified facts, data, or market analysis when we can simply rely on hearsay and unfounded speculation? Why bother with conducting thorough research or verifying the authenticity of information? Let's just blindly believe every rumor that comes our way and make trading decisions based on pure gossip. It's so much more thrilling to embrace uncertainty and place our trust in unverified whispers. Who needs to understand the impact of real market drivers or economic indicators when we can make impulsive decisions based on the latest unfounded chatter? It's like playing a game of financial Russian roulette with our hard-earned money.
To be continued... :D
Idea by @Money_Dictators on @TradingView Platform
Trading &/or GamblingThe difference between trading and gambling.
This article will shine a light on the most frequent mistakes that traders make. These mistakes blur the thin line between trading and gambling.
Many people have spoken on this topic, but we truly believe that it is still not sufficient, and traders should be better educated on how to avoid gambling behaviour and emotional outbursts. When we speak about trading versus gambling, we define gambling as the act of making irrational, emotional and quick decisions.
Most of the time, these decisions are based on greed, and sometimes fear of the trader. Let’s dive into the exact problems we have personally experienced thousands of times, and want to help others avoid.
1 ♠ Bad Money Management
This is something that everyone has heard at least once, but seems to naively ignore in the hopes that it is not that important .
It is the most important . When a trader enters trades, it is exceptionally alluring to enter with all of their money, or close to all of it. In gambling terms, that is going “All in”, or “All or nothing”.
As a rule of thumb, both traders and gamblers should only place or bet money that they can afford to lose.
Thankfully, at least in trading one can limit their loss for that specific trade, by placing a stop loss or exiting before total liquidation. In Poker, you can’t fold when you are “All in” and take a portion of your money back. However, that does not mean entering trades with full capital, even with a stop-loss, is going to give you exponential returns and feed your greed for profits.
Traders should enter positions with a small amount of their full capital, to limit the damage from losses. Yes, you also limit the possibility that you win a few trades in a row with all of your money and… There goes the greed we mentioned.
The “globally perfect” percent of equity you need to enter trades to reach that balance between being too cautious and too greedy does not exist. There are methods, like the Kelly Criterion, as described in our previous Idea (see related ideas below), that help you optimize your money management.
Always ask yourself, “How much can I afford to lose?”. Aim for a balanced approach. This way you can position yourself within the market for a long and a good time, not just for a few lucky wins. Greedy money management, or lack thereof, ends in liquidations and heartbreak.
2 ♣ The Use of Leverage
Anyone who has tried using leverage, knows how easy it is to lose your position (or full) capital in seconds. Using leverage is mainly sold to retail traders as a tool for them to loan money from the exchange or broker and bet with it. It is extremely profitable for institutions, since it multiplies the fees you pay them ten to one hundred-fold.
In our opinion, leverage isn’t something that should be entirely avoided. However, it should be limited as much as possible.
We cannot deny that using 1-5x leverage can be beneficial for people with small accounts and a thirst for growth, however as the leverage grows, the more of a gambler you become.
We often see people share profits made using 20+ times leverage. Some even use ridiculous leverages within the range of 50-125x.
If you are doing that, do you truly trust your entry so much that you believe the market won’t move 1% against your decision and liquidate you immediately?
At this point, the gambling aspect should be evident, and it goes without saying that you should not touch this “125x Golden Apple”, like Eve in the Garden of Eden. Especially when you see a snake-exchange promote it.
If you use a low amount of leverage, and grow your account to the point where you don’t need it for your personal goals in terms of monetary profit. You should consider stopping the use of it, and at least know you’ll be able to sleep at night.
3 ♥ Always Being In A Position
Always being either long or short leads to addiction and becomes gambling. While we don’t have scientific proof of that, we can give you our own experience as an example. To be a profitable trader, you do not need to always be in a position, or chase every single move on the market.
You need to develop the ability just to sit back and watch, analyse and make conscious decisions. Let the bad opportunities trick someone else, while you patiently wait for all your pre-defined conditions to give you a real signal.
When you think of trading, remember that the market has a trend the minority (around 20-30%) of the time. If you are always in a position, this means that 70-80% of the time you are hoping that something will happen in your favour. That, by definition, is gambling.
Another aspect, that we have experienced a lot, is that while you remain in a position, especially if you have used leverage, you are constantly paying your exchange fees. You can be in a short position for a week and pay daily fees which only damage your equity, and therefore margin ratio. So why not just sit back, be patient and define some concrete rules for entering and exiting?
Avoid risky situations, and let the market bring the profits whenever it decides to.
4 ♦ Chasing Huge Profits
Hold your horses, Warren Buffett. Through blood, sweat and tears, we can promise you that you cannot seriously expect to make 100% every month, no matter what magical backtesting or statistics you are calculating your future fortune on.
Moreover, you will realise that consistently making 2-5% a month is an excellent career for a trader.
Yes, the markets can be good friends for a while, you may stumble into a bull-run and start making double-digit profits from a trade from time to time. Double-digit losses will also follow if you lose your sight in a cloud of euphoria and greed.
Many times, you can follow the “profit is profit” principle, and exit at a small win if the risk of loss is increasing.
5 ♠ Being Sentimental Towards Given Assets
You may have a fondness for Bitcoin and Tesla, and we understand that because we too have our favourites. Perhaps you’re deeply attached to the vision, community and purpose of certain projects. On the flip side, there may be projects that you completely despise and hope their prices plummet to zero.
What you personally like and dislike, should not interfere with your work as a trader. Introducing such strong emotions into your trading will lead you into a loop of irrational decisions. You may find yourself asking, “Why isn’t this price going parabolic with how good the project is?”.
This sounds, from personal experience, quite similar to sitting at a Roulette table and asking: “Why does it keep landing on red when I’ve been constantly betting black? It has to change any moment now”.
First and foremost, you may be completely wrong, but most importantly – it could go parabolic, but trying to predict the exact time or expecting it to happen immediately and placing your “bet” on that is again, gambling.
Don’t get attached to projects when trading. If you are an investor who just wants to hold their shares in an awesome company, or cryptocurrency, that is perfectly fine, hold them as much as you want.
The key is to make an important distinction between trading and investing, and to base your strategy on the hand that the market provides you with.
6 ♣ Putting Your Eggs In One Basket
We all have heard of diversification, but how you approach it is crucial. A trader should always have their capital spread between at least a few assets. Furthermore, the trading strategy for each asset must be distinct, or in other words – they should not rely on the same entry and exit conditions for different assets.
The markets behave differently for each asset, and you cannot be profitable with some magical indicator or strategy with a “one-size-fits-all” style. Divide your trades into different pairs and asset classes, and study each market individually to properly diversify. Manage the equity you put into each trade carefully!
Conclusion
The takeaway we want you as a reader to have from this article is that trading without consciously controlling your emotions inevitably leads to great loss and most importantly, a lot of stress.
We hate stress. Trading and life in general is exponentially harder when you are under stress. Control your risk, sleep easy, and let the market bring you profits.
Reaching this level of Zen will not be easy, but it is inevitable. Be happy when you make a profit, no matter how small or big. A lot of small profits and proper money management complete the vision you have of a successful business. Ultimately, trading is just that – work, not gambling or a pastime activity. Treat it as work and always remember to never rely on luck.
The advice we’ve included here is written by a few experienced gamblers… Oops, I meant traders 😉.
We hope that some of the lessons we’ve had to painstakingly learn through trial and error can now be shared with those who are interested. Of course, none of this constitutes investment advice. It’s merely a friendly heads-up.