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Keltner Bands Pullback StrategyHere we take a look at trading pullbacks using the Keltner Channels. I cover the initial setup, the types of entries, and trades to avoid. This setup contains 3 parts: The channel touch The Pullback The Entry The Channel Touch Here is an example of the beginning signal in our setup, a band touch. The top and bottom bands represent the ATR (Average True Range) of a loopback period. So a touch of the band indicates volatility in the underlying stock or commodity. This also presents us with a chance for a nice pullback with continuation. The Pullback The pullback is simple, it is a reversion to the mean. So, the price pulls back to the mean (the ema) that the Keltners are based on. From this point, you can start to determine the entry. The Entry Depending on your style, a stop order, or limit order trader, you get to create your style to enter the trade. The following are some ideas: zero line MACD cross, second entry (price action) long or short, a trigger zone (for limit order traders), and an ema touch (limit order traders). Zero Line Entry Price pulled back and crossed the zero line on the modified MACD indicator. Second Entry Long (High2) The entry is the second attempt to break the previous bars high in a pullback. The Trigger Zone I created these based on an internal Keltner channel. You can set your limit orders anywhere inside of them. EMA Touch Whenever the price touches an offset ema you can enter. So you can place and move your limit order as the ema moves. I like to offset by one because you are guaranteed a price touch (ema doesn't move). Backtesting is also my accurate with an offset ema. Conclusion The Keltner channels offer an extremely powerful way to determine a potential pullback within a trend. They also help define trends (on the first touch) and help objectively identify climatic behavior. This strategy as a whole allows for high-quality setups and the flexibility of entering and exiting trades based on trading style. I like to shoot for a 1:1 based on stop placement.
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AMEX:IYREducation
by JoeRodTrades
3
The Anti: A Super Powerful 1:1 SetupIn this video, I discuss The Anti a trade first mentioned by Linda Raschke in her 1996 book Street Smarts. Her version used a Stoch indicator but, I prefer a modified MACD indicator. To take this setup, you first need an indication of market reversal. In our case that will be climatic activity. So this trade has 4 parts: Climatic activity or other indication of possible market reversal First leg MACD or Stoch slow line change of trend MACD or Stoch fast line hooking back into the slow line (against the trend)
GEducation
by JoeRodTrades
3
Swing It Into A Potential CrashIn summary, if you are in (or considering buying) shares, this is Mid-term bearish. I would highly recommend against entering or adding shares here. You will likely have a better chance to exit/sell in the 330s around March 11-12th. For those playing options, I can share my strategy - you'll have to be nimble to swing this for profits, but very do-able since I know the path it will take from here. The smarter strategy is to wait until this confirms a higher low and then short it around March 12th-13th, But if you like making real money on weekly options with high risk here is what to do. Not Financial Advice. To follow this chart, just pay attention to the thick black arrow - that is my forecast/path that price action will take. The thick red and green arrows align with the black arrow. Read below to see the exact levels and pivot dates I am looking for. - PANW will likely pullback some more to 276-290 (-4% to -9% from current price: 302.40). This will happen fast - by March 5th End of Day (3/5/2024). So IF it doesn't gap down Monday, I'll be buying a few Mar 8 295 puts for ~3.40 and then looking to sell for over 7.00 Tuesday 3/5 before the close . But if it gaps down Monday 3/5 (which is possible), I'll be holding off on this swing and waiting for my chance to swing long. Hard stop loss will be a break above 306 at any point, if it breaks above 306 that is first near-term bullish signal, if it breaks above 315 it will confirm it has started next bullish leg. - After the small pullback to expected range of 276-290, PANW will make its last bounce to around 327-338 (depending on where it bottoms in current down leg, this is a possible +16% to +22% bounce coming). Once I sell my Mar 8 puts on 3/5 before close, I will immediately buy Mar 15 300 calls - the premiums should be around 3.00-5.00 at this point but it will depend on where it bottoms exactly. The bounce will last through 3/11-3/12, so I will be looking to sell half my calls at 327 (for at least 27.00) and then sell the other half around 338 (for at least 38.00) *** After this bounce to 327-338, the real downside will begin. I will send an update with my precise target when we see how this plays out and at what levels it bottoms and tops in this path/forecast, but my estimate target is 210-240 by end of March to Early April (Potential for a 100 point drop!!). I'll be going big on April 19 puts when this bounces to the 327-338 range. Stay tuned for updates along the way.
NASDAQ:PANW
by JerryManders
394
Scalping Strategy for Trading BTCUSD on 15minThe Bollinger Band is a versatile technical indicator. It identifies trend direction, momentum, volatility, and overbought or oversold price conditions. This indicator provides all this information using three lines. The middle line of the classic Bollinger Bands is based on a 20-period Simple Moving Average (SMA). Two lines are then drawn above and below the middle line forming a channel. The upper and lower lines are derived from the middle line by computing for the standard deviation of price movements compared to the 20 SMA. Because the outer bands are based on a standard deviation of price movements, the band tends to contract during market conditions with low volatility and expands during an influx of volume and volatility. Price breaching the bands could indicate a strong momentum, while price rejecting the outer lines could signal a probable mean reversal. The middle line of the Bollinger Band could also be used just as a standard Simple Moving Average. Trend could be based on how the line is sloping. It could also be used as a dynamic support or resistance line where price could bounce off. Advanced Bollinger Bands is a modified Bollinger Band which allows more control over how the lines are drawn. Traders could modify the type of moving average, the basis of price being applied to the computation, and much more. == MACD Signals == The classic Moving Average Convergence and Divergence (MACD) is based on the difference between a 12-period and 26-period Exponential Moving Average. It is then displayed as an oscillator that becomes positive during an uptrend and negative during a downtrend. A second line, called the signal line, is then derived from the MACD line. The signal line is a Simple Moving Average (SMA) of the MACD line. Trade signals are then generated based on the crossing over of the MACD line and the signal line. MACD Signals is modified version of the classic MACD. It allows more control for traders by allowing traders to tweak the type of moving average line used on each parameter. It could also be set to indicate trade signals generated by the MACD. The MACD Signals is displayed as an oscillating histogram. Positive bars indicate a bullish trend while negative bars indicate a bearish trend. Trade signals could be generated based on the crossing of the bars over its midline. == Trading Strategy == This trading strategy identifies possible trade setups based on the crossing over of a 5-period Simple Moving Average (SMA) line and the midline of the Bollinger Bands. These signals should be in confluence with the signals generated by the MACD Signals indicator. Trades should first be filtered based on the direction of the long-term trend. To do this, we will be using a 200-period Simple Moving Average (SMA). Trend direction are simply based on the location of price in relation to the 200 SMA, as well as the slope of the 200 SMA line. Then, we will be waiting for a confluence of the crossover of the 5 SMA line and midline of the Bollinger Band and the trend reversal signal generated by the MACD bars. Trades are then confirmed based on the type of price action and candlestick patterns occurring around significant areas on the Bollinger Bands. It could be an indication of price rejection of the outer bands or a strong momentum as price crosses over the midline. == Indicators == 200 SMA (Green) bollinger_bands (default setting with 21 MA) MACD_Signals MAFast: 6 MASlow: 15 MASignal: 1 Preferred Time Frames: 15 min Trading Sessions : Tokyo, London and New York sessions == Buy Trade Setup == Entry Price should be above the 200 SMA line. The 200 SMA line should be sloping up. The 5 SMA line should cross above the midline of the Bollinger Band. Price action should show bullish patterns and indications. Enter a buy order on the confirmation of these conditions. Stop Loss Set the stop loss on the fractal below the entry candle. Exit Close the trade as soon as price closes below the midline (21MA) of the Bollinger Band.
BITSTAMP:BTCUSDEducation
by Michael_Harding
Liquidity as the Key to understanding the MarketLiquidity in the market is a key factor in price movement especially in the cryptocurrency market. Understanding how and where liquidity appears is fundamental to being able to determine the future price movement of an asset. Liquidity: I would like to start by showing what liquidity is and how it can be detected. In our case, liquidity is the accumulation of buy or sell orders, and the more of them there are, the greater the opportunity to turn a currency into an asset and vice versa. According to technical analysis, an asset has so-called price levels from which further downward or upward movement occurs. Exactly from these levels on the chart, which are seen by all traders without exception, trades are opened, and stop-losses are set for the nearest minimum or maximum. Thus, liquidity is accumulated behind the levels, which acts as a magnet for the price as it is of great interest for big players to fill their orders. 90 percent of traders' stop losses are very close to each other, therefore, with a significant force of price movement in one direction and subsequent interaction with the level of support or resistance, positions are liquidated and a sharp purchase or sale of an asset at stop losses occurs. Please pay attention to the main point. Liquidity is a tool for price movement used by big players. Always keep this in mind. Gap: A gap is a result of low liquidity in the market and a high trading volume of the stock. Gaps are important for technical analysis because they signal shifts in the supply and demand equilibrium. Major gaps indicate a substantial imbalance between buyers and sellers, causing a swift repricing. It is always important to remember that gaps are visible to every market participant and many people when a gap appears start opening trades directed towards its filling thus provoking the emergence of liquidity. In turn, this can lead the price in the opposite direction to the one where the gap is located in order to liquidate recently opened positions of cunning traders. But as a rule, the price eventually comes to the gap and fills it partially or completely removing inefficient pricing. You can think of it as a magnet for price. Fair Volume Gap: FVG (Fair Volume Gap) has the same meaning as a gap (i.e. a magnet for price) but not all traders are focused on this kind of inefficient pricing. In this case it is also significant that according to the common technical analysis the level of 0.5 major candles is used as a strong level of support and resistance and therefore liquidity will be near these levels. Thus FVG filling is achieved also at the expense of ordinary traders buying or selling from these levels. Luquidity pools: It is also worth mentioning the so-called liquidity pools. These are often staggered liquidity clasters combined with zones of inefficient pricing, which together lead to very significant and rapid price movements. Let's look at the essence of this by the example of how a sharp upward growth occurs. Gradually, a major player moves the price down, leaving liquidity on top and not touching it at all, since we will still need it. When long positions are sufficiently liquidated, we can start collecting liquidity from above. And since this liquidity has not been affected at all, sharp liquidation of short positions level by level occurs. It is worth noting the significant impact of inefficient pricing zones through which the asset, as if accelerating faster, reaches clusters of liquidations and, accordingly, a very rapid growth of the asset occurs. These are the basics that I hope will help you improve your trading. I plan to continue developing the topics of liquidity, pricing and the principles of determining price movements. What do you think about it?
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by glazirovaniysirok
101
Level breakdown. The most effective setupsWhat is a level breakout? A breakout is the price's consolidation above a certain level followed by further movement in the direction of the breakout. But the immediate question that should arise in your mind is about the consolidation of price, as it might be difficult for inexperienced individuals to understand. However, there is nothing overly complex about it either; consolidation refers to the candle closing above the level A breakdown can occur at a horizontal or inclined level. Bullish breakout: We observe a trending market encountering resistance at a horizontal level. After two unsuccessful attempts, the price breaks through the level. Bearish breakout: Why do level breakouts work? Imagine a scenario: a strong resistance level on the chart is heavily defended by bears, preventing the price from breaking through. Despite several attempts, the bears hold their ground until the bulls come to the rescue. They overpower the bears, but their strategy doesn't end there. Instead of retreating, they press forward, driving the opposition towards the next resistance level, where the cycle repeats. Breakouts occur when the price breaches a significant level. Observing price movements on a chart reveals that prices often consolidate and encounter specific levels. When the price reaches a level and swiftly reverses, it indicates the strength of that level. Upon a price retest of this level, careful monitoring is essential to anticipate a potential breakout. Repeated tests of the same level signify its strength, yet eventually, the price will break through any level. This is when traders should be prepared to initiate a breakout trade. Breakouts offer lucrative trading opportunities because they often mark the inception of new price movements and trends. By entering trades at the onset of emerging trends, traders position themselves for potential profits. Moreover, reliable breakouts typically occur during periods of robust price momentum when traders seek to capitalize on rapid price fluctuations. Breakouts occur at important price levels. It can be: Support or resistance levels. Patterns Market highs or lows. Trend lines. Price channels. Moving averages. Fibonacci levels. One reason breakouts can lead to rapid price movements is due to the attention they attract from market participants monitoring key levels. When one group of traders capitalizes on a breakout, another group is compelled to swiftly exit their losing positions, resulting in sharp price fluctuations post-breakout. There exist various types of breakouts, and as traders, our objective is to identify high-probability breakout opportunities and initiate trades. However, this task is not always straightforward. Consequently, levels marked at potential breakout points should be regarded as zones rather than rigid lines. Identifying Psychologically Important Levels: Repeated testing of a specific zone by the price often signifies its significance. Having reached a certain level, the price enters a sideways movement, forming a consolidation. Using a rectangle, we outline the area encompassing the lower wicks of the candles, delineating our support/resistance area. When trading breakouts, it is wise to wait until the candle closes outside the support or resistance area to confirm the breakout. Triangles are chart patterns indicating price compression, often culminating in a breakout. The direction of the breakout is typically uncertain. Within the circle, you can observe the precise location of a potential breakout. Notably, there is a robust breakout momentum evidenced by several full-bodied candles. Subsequent to breaching the upper level of the triangle, the price retraces to test the previously breached resistance, now acting as a support area. This pullback serves as a crucial confirmation signal. Breakouts and false breakouts: Typically, candlestick shadow breakouts are not considered true breakouts. A true breakout occurs only when the price finally closes outside the level. This approach provides a more secure entry point, making it easier to open positions in the appropriate direction. The upper rectangle constantly holds down the price, with the exception of some candles, characterized as a pin bar. This represents an initial false breakout as only one candle breaks the resistance area but fails to close, leaving its body above that area. Therefore, we classify this signal as false. However, the subsequent pin bar pushes the price higher, causing the candle to close above the resistance area. This is a genuine breakout signal, especially enhanced by the presence of a strong, saturated breakout candle. Trading Breakouts: Trading market breakouts carries inherent risks due to the prevalence of false breakouts, which are statistically more common. Therefore, it is extremely important to understand the market structure and monitor the movement of prices to the appropriate level. Markets operate in cycles, moving between trending phases and periods of consolidation. The duration of market consolidation correlates with the strength of subsequent breakouts and subsequent trends. Prolonged consolidation periods are not only observed by you, but by traders worldwide. Among them, some opt for trading bounces from levels, while others prefer trading breakouts. Extended consolidation behind a resistance level can trigger stop-loss orders for many bears and prompt numerous bulls to initiate new buying positions. Consequently, after prolonged periods of flat movement, prices frequently surge explosively following a breakout, ushering in a robust trend. The breakout trading strategy offers multiple entry approaches, allowing traders to select the one that aligns best with their preferences and objectives. Entering the breakout after the price has consolidated beyond the zone: One strategy assumes that the breakout occurred when the candle closed outside the level. While this pattern can be effective, I personally find it risky due to the many nuances associated with this strategy. Instead I prefer a different approach... Breakout entry with retest: This tactic is a bit more challenging as it requires patience and discipline. What particularly appeals to me in this strategy is that I rely on additional data during a potential retest (with a 60-70% likelihood after the zone is breached). Breakout of the symmetrical triangle pattern: As the market tightens its consolidation, it eventually breaches the support of the triangle, followed by a retest of this level as new resistance. For the stop-loss placement, it's advisable to position it inside the triangle above the breakout candle. Regarding take profit, we target the nearest level, ensuring the risk-to-reward ratio remains acceptable. Best Breakout Trading Method: Accumulation of positions/liquidations - consolidation. When a tight consolidation occurs near a resistance level, it tells us that buying pressure remains high for a long period of time and sellers do not have enough strength to reverse the price from the level. When the price breaks through a resistance level, traders with short positions cut their losses. At the same time, the pressure from buying traders who will open breakout transactions is increasing. All these factors cause the price to rapidly move up without significant pullbacks. __________________________________________________________________________________ I have only covered a portion of the basics. Of course, trading involves various elements such as price action, indicators (divergences), but that would make this post too long ;) If you enjoy my educational articles, please leave comments, and I'll continue writing them.
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by truepersonal
9
EurUsd - 1.000 Pip DropHello Traders, welcome to today's analysis of EurUsd. -------- Explanation of my video analysis: EurUsd has been trading in a pretty obvious descending channel for over a decade and is currently retesting the top resistance of the channel. Furthermore there is a horizontal structure level around the $1.09 level which is also acting as resistance. I am expecting more bearish pressure on EurUsd to eventually retest the lower support of the channel pattern. -------- I will only take a trade if all the rules of my strategy are satisfied. Let me know in the comment section below if you have any questions. Keep your long term vision.
by basictradingtv
1
XRP - 500x Your MoneyHello Traders, welcome to today's analysis of XRP. -------- Explanation of my video analysis: In 2017 XRP created a massive triangle breakout which was followed by a +50.000% rally towards the upside. This rally then ended in 2018 and XRP has been trading sideways ever since. However there is once again a triangle formation and XRP is about to break out, which could then lead to a similar rally compared to the breakout rally we saw back in 2017. -------- I will only take a trade if all the rules of my strategy are satisfied. Let me know in the comment section below if you have any questions. Keep your long term vision.
CRYPTO:XRPUSD
by basictradingtv
23
How to Start Future and Options Trading?Future and option trading are popular investment strategies in the world of finance. Both involve making investments in financial instruments with the expectation of making a profit. While the two types of trading have their similarities, they are also quite different in terms of their structure and the risks involved. Before you start trading in the Future and Options segment, you need to understand the basics of F&O first. So, let’s understand its basics first. What are futures? Futures are financial contracts that allow traders to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined price and date in the future. The price of the asset in the future is agreed upon at the time the contract is made. Futures trading can involve a wide range of assets, such as stocks, commodities, currencies, and bonds. The main advantage of futures trading is that it allows traders to make investments in assets that they may not otherwise have access to. It also provides a way for traders to hedge their existing investments. For example , if a trader owns a stock that they expect to decrease in value, they can sell a futures contract for that stock and lock in the current market price. If the stock does decrease in value, the trader can buy back the futures contract at a lower price and make a profit. What are the options? Options are contracts that give traders the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined price and date in the future. The price of the asset in the future is agreed upon at the time the contract is made, but the trader is not obligated to follow through with the trade. Options trading can also involve a wide range of assets. The main advantage of options trading is that it provides traders with flexibility. They can choose to buy or sell an option, depending on their investment goals. Options also provide traders with a way to limit their losses. For example , if a trader owns a stock that they expect to decrease in value, they can buy a put option for that stock. If the stock does decrease in value, the trader can exercise the option and sell the stock at the predetermined price, limiting their losses. Lot Size: In the context of Futures and Options (F&O) trading, lot size refers to the standardized quantity of the underlying asset specified in the contract. It represents the minimum number of units of the underlying asset that can be bought or sold in a single F&O transaction. For example , if the lot size of a stock in the F&O market is 500, then a trader has to buy or sell a minimum of 500 units of that stock in a single transaction. The lot size is determined by the stock exchange and is specified in the contract specifications for each F&O instrument. The lot size is an important factor in F&O trading as it determines the margin required for trading, the minimum quantity that can be traded, and the maximum loss that can be incurred in a single transaction. Traders need to be aware of the lot size of the F&O contract they wish to trade to ensure they have sufficient capital to cover the margin requirements and to avoid inadvertently taking a larger position than intended. It is also worth noting that the lot size of F&O contracts can change over time. Stock exchanges may adjust the lot size based on factors such as the liquidity of the underlying asset, market conditions, and regulatory requirements. Traders should regularly check the contract specifications of the F&O instruments they are interested in trading to ensure they have the most up-to-date information on lot sizes. Differences between futures and options: While futures and options have some similarities, they also have some key differences. One of the main differences is that futures contracts are binding, while options contracts are not. This means that traders who buy futures contracts are obligated to follow through with the trade, while traders who buy options contracts have the flexibility to choose whether or not to follow through with the trade. Another difference is the level of risk involved. Futures trading is generally considered to be riskier than options trading because traders are obligated to follow through with the trade, even if the market conditions are not favourable. Options trading, on the other hand, provides traders with more flexibility to limit their losses. Future and option trading can be complex, and it is important for traders to understand the risks involved before making any investments. It is also important for traders to have a clear understanding of their investment goals and to choose the trading strategy that best aligns with those goals. Steps to start future and option trading: Here are some steps to help you get started with F&O trading: Learn the basics of F&O trading: F&O trading involves complex financial instruments and can be risky if you do not understand how it works. You should educate yourself about the basics of F&O trading, including concepts such as lot size, margin, expiry, and strike price. Develop a Trading Plan: Before you start trading, it is important to have a well-defined trading plan that includes your investment goals, risk tolerance, trading strategy, and money management rules. You should also decide on the F&O instruments you want to trade, based on factors such as liquidity, volatility, and your level of expertise. Start with a small investment: F&O trading involves high leverage and can result in significant profits or losses. It is advisable to start with a small investment and gradually increase your exposure as you gain experience and confidence. Monitor your positions: F&O trading requires active monitoring of your positions as the market can move quickly and your profit or loss can change rapidly. You must use tools such as stop-loss orders and trailing stop-loss orders to manage your risk. In conclusion: F&O trading can be a profitable investment opportunity for traders who are willing to put in the time and effort to learn and develop a trading plan. However, it is important to understand the risks involved and to trade with caution. ___________________________ 💻📞☎️ always do your research. 💌📫📃 If you have any questions, you can write me in the comments below, and I will answer them. 📊📌❤️And please don't forget to support this idea with your likes and comment
NSE:NIFTYEducation
by khushaljain023
THE KOG REPORT - NFP 08/03/24 The KOG REPORT – NFP This is our view for NFP, please do your own research and analysis to make an informed decision on the markets. It is not recommended you try to trade the event if you have less than 6 months trading experience and have a trusted risk strategy in place. The markets are extremely volatile, and these events can cause aggressive swings in price. For today’s NFP we’re going to keep the chart and idea clean and only look for extreme levels. Our daily bias and weekly bias targets are complete, yesterday we posted a higher level for our team and that was also completed this morning. So now, we have the following levels in mind: Resistance levels: 2173-5 and above that 2180-85. These levels we feel if price attacks could give us a reaction in price if rejected and not broken. For that reason, a test on the level is potentially available but we wouldn’t really want to long up into these levels unless we get a very deep pullback! Support levels: 2150-47 unless broken can take us up into those levels before a reaction, however, with the volume that enters the markets, it can make this a difficult trade. Hence, the levels below 2140-44 can then bring us back into the order region to then start a small range. Below that have 2130, which if attacked is our ideal level for a tap and bounce, but only for the scalp. Price breaks above the higher resistance, we're not interested and will come back next week. We’re very likely not going to be trading this event, rather watching and letting the price settle before we decide on our move. It can be volatile and extreme and we need you to understand, if they break above that 2085 level they’re going to complete the structure without any pullbacks. New traders and those less experienced, please stay out of the markets, money in your account is a position in the markets! Please do support us by hitting the like button, leaving a comment, and giving us a follow. We’ve been doing this for a long time now providing traders with in-depth free analysis on Gold, so your likes and comments are very much appreciated. As always, trade safe. KOG
OANDA:XAUUSD
by KnightsofGold
7