LIVE ACCOUNT or PROP FIRM? A Comprehensive GuideIn this video I discuss the pros and cons of trading with a Live Account or with a Prop Firm Account. Hopefully, this will give you a better idea on what would be more ideal for your situation and style of trading.
The FIVE factors I will talk about are:
1. Account Ownership
2. Regulations
3. Profit Potential
4. Financial Risk
5. Trading Rules
At the end of the day, as a trader you should ALWAYS manage your money and your risk. Every choice you make is a trade. When you go to work, you trade your time for money. When you drink a bottle of coca cola you trade your health for quick gratification. Everything is a trade. If you go with a prop firm, treat it with the same respect as a live account. If you trade with a live account with a small balance, treat it like it is a large balance. Your wealth is a consequence of who you are as a person and how you live your life.
Trade smart, trade safe!
- R2F
MFF
USDJPY 3/9/23Starting this week off with USDJPY on Friday we saw the NFP and other red folder USD news shift this pair higher and into a bullish range, now as always we don't want to just jump into a bullish range from a bearish pair.
this doesn't me we wont trade the range it just means we are going to look into a more conserved methods to enter any buys.
overall this move is provided by a shift from news so we are going to treat it like every news POI we come to within our trading days, confirm and protect.
Remember to always read order flow and follow what price is showing you instead of trading based on your desired direction. And, as always, stick to your risk and your plan.
We'll be closely monitoring market openings and price action throughout the week. If you find this analysis useful, let us know in the comments below and hit the boost button to show your support. Here's to a successful week of trading!
Lessons from MFF's Regulatory Challenge in Forex TradingYesterday, MFF (My Forex Funds) was hit with an unexpected and sudden blow when both the provincial securities regulator in Canada and the commodities regulator in the United States issued orders that effectively prevented them from trading securities or accessing their bank accounts. This significant action was taken without any prior notice or opportunity for discussion.
As a consequence, MFF now finds itself in a state of uncertainty, with its future hanging in the balance. At least until these freeze orders are lifted or modified, the business is effectively frozen as well.
This situation has imparted several important lessons:
1) The Proprietary Trading Firms in the US and Canada are likely embarking on a complex and protracted journey that may ultimately result in the establishment of more robust and transparent regulations within this industry. While the outcome remains uncertain, the hope is that such measures will enhance the safety and security of similar businesses in the future.
2) Given the inherent volatility and uncertainties associated with businesses like MFF, it becomes evident that regularly withdrawing profits is a wise practice. Relying solely on compounding, as enticing as it may be, can leave businesses vulnerable to unforeseen regulatory actions or market fluctuations.
3) This incident underscores the importance of relying on one's own private funds for trading endeavors. While Proprietary Trading Firms offer opportunities for profit, they also expose traders to external risks beyond their control. Maintaining control over personal funds provides a layer of security and autonomy that cannot be easily replicated in external trading environments.
In summary, the events surrounding MFF underscore the constantly changing nature of financial regulation. They emphasize the importance for traders and businesses to remain adaptable and prioritize sound financial strategies in an unpredictable market.
One key takeaway is that while being funded may be an intriguing avenue, it can be challenging to generate substantial revenue. Any such revenue should be deposited into our primary trading account, where it is shielded from external interference, ensuring that no entity can hinder your performance or restrict your trading activities unexpectedly.
The core focus should always be on continuous learning, studying, and improving our trading and investment methods and strategies. This commitment to self-improvement should remain at the forefront of your priorities.
Analysis for GC for the week of June 19, 2023GC has just swept longterm highs into a Weekly -OB MT, and also into a D -FVG. I anticipate a slight pullback into last Fridays up close candle and off to the races for the sell side liquidity resting below. If you have any questions please leave comments below. Cheers.
XAUUSD for week May 14, 2023. See recent video for full breakdown. From a weekly basis gold has been stuck in a range trying to break out for the past 8 weeks and even last week has yet again fallen back into the weekly consolidation range. What I can see from daily perspective is that last weeks price action has rejected a daily volume imbalance and has started to draw towards lower prices. I'm am looking to hunt a bearish entry on the 1hr timeframe. Ideally I would like to see price rally into the midpoint of 1hr -FVG currently above price. My first downside target objective will be 1999.50, hoping for an even further push to take out the longterm liquidity below.
Nasdaq Intraday Short 3/4/23BOS, LQ taken, 5m Supply, potential sell limit, target set at 50% of the swing (equilibrium). Instead of putting a sell limit you can also decide to wait for confirmation at the zone. Good Luck Traders!
GOLD Humpday I charted everything last night, I seen that price was rejecting 1775.400.
I waited for price to come back around this range to enter into a possible bullish setup.
around 8:30-9am i noticed priced was approaching 1775.400 again.
Waiting for extra confirmation. I entered once price closed above the highest burgundy arrow (1775.400)
exited once price started showing signs of reversal.
Happy Wednesday Traders!
USDCAD Analysis for the week of Oct. 16In this presentation I highlight my analysis for USDCAD. Currently price is reacting pretty strongly off a long term Weekly Bearish Order Block. Which in my opinion could be the perfect storm for a price reversal. Price has already reacted from a longterm Weekly -FVG, and has since traded back through it seeking higher liquidity. Please check the video out for more detail of how I plan to handle this current market condition. Bless.
EU analysis for the upcoming week of Oct. 9In this video I go over my opinion of were I think price will be heading. EU has reacted off a Daily -OB MT to the pip and has started its decent to the nether parts of the charts. It is my opinion that since the dollar is still buying so strong that EU will continue to sell. I think that EU is setting up to retrace towards premium prices for shorts. There are key levels I highlight where I will be looking to add positions.
The fall of the EUROAfter the formation of a resistance on the green zone ,we should be able to see clear chance to short the euro . After a retest of each black line during the down trend ,we can add more positions.
Use proper risk management system. To maximise our profit on this EURUSD trade ,we should hold our position for about 80 days to catch about 947 pip.
Stay safeout there as this is no financial advice but my bais view on the euro.
Macro View for EU.Overall EU is still very much Bearish, but still hasn't retraced to an optimal premium price level. There are imbalances to the upside noted here as "FVG" where price must be delivered buyside. In my humble opinion, the areas between the FVG, .79FIB and -OB is where I will be looking for entries for the major selloff. This could potentially be a swing/position trade. Lets see how it plays out.
-ChaarateFx
XAUUSD AnalysisToday I will be discussing my idea about Gold for the upcoming week of Oct. 9. In my opinion gold is in a bearish market for the time being. I am looking to take sells from the higher timeframe Weekly point of interest. I detail the level of price action I will be looking for shorts to begin the next leg in this bearish market.
My analysis for GJ for the upcoming week of Oct. 9. In my opinion, GJ is bearish for the moment given the fact that there was a major impulse in price action on the daily chart that broke structure to the downside. In this video I share my ideas where I anticipate price heading in the short to intermediate term.
EURUSD Shorts Until Thursday For this week, we're expecting EURUSD to keep its downtrend until Thursday where there is EUR Interest Rate event, which could be a catalyst for a Market Reversal on Thursday.
However, from Monday to Thursday Morning, I'm expecting a continuation of the downtrend to clear last week's lows and potentially clear the low at 0.9860.