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Trading EURUSD and NZDUSD | Judas Swing Strategy 17/01/2024Last Friday was an exciting day trading the Judas Swing strategy! We were fortunate to spot two solid opportunities, one on EURUSD and the other on NZDUSD. Both trades presented similar setups, and once they ticked all the boxes on our trading checklist, we didn’t hesitate to execute. In this post, we’ll walk you through the entire process, from setup to outcome and share key insights from these trades. By 8:25 EST, we were at our trading desk, prepping for the session to kick off at 8:30 EST. During that brief wait, we marked our trading zones and patiently watched for liquidity resting at the highs or lows of the zones to be breached. It didn’t take long, NZDUSD breached its low within 20 minutes, while EURUSD followed suit just 40 minutes into the session. With the liquidity sweep at the lows complete, we quickly shifted our focus to spotting potential buying opportunities for the session ahead. Even though we had a bullish bias for the session, we never jump into trades blindly. Instead, we wait for confirmation—a break of structure to the upside, accompanied by the formation of a Fair Value Gap (FVG). A retrace into the FVG serves as our signal to enter the trade. On this occasion, both currency pairs we were monitoring met these criteria perfectly. All that remained was for price to retrace into the FVG, setting us up to execute the trade with confidence. Price retraced into the FVG on both EURUSD and NZDUSD, meeting all our entry requirements. We executed the trades risking 1% on each setup, putting a total of 2% on the line. Our target? A solid 4% return. The setup was clear, the risk was calculated, and we were ready to let the trades play out After executing the NZDUSD trade, it was pure momentum—zero drawdown as the trade went straight into profit without hesitation. The same was true for EURUSD, which also faced minimal to no drawdown and quickly hit our take-profit target. Both trades wrapped up in just 25 minutes, netting us a solid 4% return. These are the kinds of sniper entries traders dream of! But let’s be real, trading isn’t always this smooth. There will be times when you face deep drawdowns and even losses. The key is ensuring your strategy wins more often than it loses. And if your losses outweigh your wins, make sure your winners are big enough to cover those losses. Consistency and proper risk management are what keep traders in the game for the long haul
Education
by CleoFinance
GBPCHF - In a clear resistance zone GBPCHF is approaching a significant resistance zone. This zone has consistently acted as a key area of interest where sellers regained control, leading to prior reversals. If the price confirms rejection through bearish price action, such as wicks signaling rejection or bearish engulfing candles, I anticipate a move downward toward the 1.12180 level. However, if the price successfully breaks and holds above the zone, this would invalidate the bearish outlook and could open the door for further upside. Monitor price action closely at this critical resistance area. Proper risk management is essential, given the possibility of price breaking higher. If you have anything to add or a different perspective, I’d love to hear from you in the comments!
Short
by TrendDiva
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GBPCAD - Bullish Setup at Key Support ZoneThe GBPCAD pair is currently approaching a significant demand zone that has historically acted as a strong support level, leading to bullish reversals. The recent downward momentum brings the pair into this area, where buyers might regain control. A bullish confirmation, such as a strong rejection pattern, bullish engulfing candles, or long lower wicks, would indicate a potential upward move. If buyers step in, the price may head toward the 1.77424 level. This setup suggests a possible short-term rebound in line with the broader market structure.
Long
by TrendDiva
GBPCAD - Potential Buy From Key Support ZoneThe GBPCAD pair is approaching a significant demand zone, highlighted by prior price reactions and a strong historical support area. The market structure suggests the potential for a reversal at this level. The overall context indicates that buyers may take control, pushing the price higher. I anticipate that if the price shows a clear rejection from the demand zone, the market may move upward toward the 1.77372 level. This setup aligns with the idea of trend exhaustion near support. If you have any additional insights or agree with this analysis, feel free to share your thoughts!
Long
by DanieIM
GBPZAR - Potential Long to enterOANDA:GBPZAR is approaching a robust support zone, marked by historical bullish reversals and strong buyer interest. The recent bearish pressure has brought the price into this critical area, creating a potential buying opportunity. I anticipate a move toward 23.1840. However, a breach of this support could invalidate the bullish outlook and lead to further declines. Make sure to carefully assess price action at this level and ensure proper risk management before taking positions. Agree with this analysis? Let’s discuss further in the comments section!
Long
by TrendDiva
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EURNZD: Potential Bounce from Key Resistance ZoneOANDA:EURNZD is approaching a significant resistance zone, marked by prior price rejections and strong selling pressure in the past. The current market structure indicates the potential for a reversal at this level if sellers regain control. This resistance zone aligns with a critical supply area where price has shown hesitation before. If the price confirms rejection with bearish patterns such as wicks or bearish engulfing candles, I anticipate a move downward toward the 1.83972 level. Let me know your thoughts on this analysis or if you have a different perspective!
Short
by DanieIM
Trading AUDUSD | Judas Swing Strategy 15/01/2025Yesterday, we had an awesome trading session using the Judas swing strategy. We entered a trade on AUDUSD and secured a 2% gain! As is customary, at 8:25 AM EST, we commenced the day by reviewing the essential items on our Judas Swing strategy checklist, which comprises: - Setting the timezone to New York time - Confirming we're on the 5-minute timeframe - Marking the trading period from 00:00 - 08:30 - Identifying the high and low of the zone Once we’ve covered the basics on our checklist, the next step is to identify a sweep of liquidity on either side of the zones we’ve marked. For this trade, we observed a sweep of liquidity above the high of the zone, signaling a potential opportunity to focus on selling setups for this trading session. To avoid getting ahead of ourselves, we patiently wait for a break of structure to the sell side as additional confirmation of our sell bias. Notice how we didn’t rush into the trade, despite having a bias for the session. Instead, we chose to wait for the market to validate our bias. After some time, the break of structure to the sell side occurred, leaving behind a FVG, further supporting our analysis The next 5 minute candle retraced to fill the FVG left behind, completing all the requirements on our entry checklist. With our criteria met, we executed the trade, risking 1% of our trading account in pursuit of a 2% return After executing the trade, we encountered minimal drawdown as it quickly began moving in our intended direction. From that point, all that was left was to patiently wait for the trade to reach our objective and secure the 2% return Our patience paid off with this AUDUSD trade, as our take-profit target was hit after just 1 hour and 20 minutes in the trade. This reinforces the importance of sticking to your plan and trusting the process—discipline and patience are key to long-term trading success
by CleoFinance