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NO TRADE? THAT IS THE TRADEToday, I took no trades and I’ll be honest, it was really tempting to break that discipline.
I stared at the chart longer than I needed to. My cursor hovered around the Buy and Sell buttons. My brain tried to convince me that “maybe” this candle meant something. Even though there was no valid sweep, no BOS, and no clean entry into an FVG , the desire to just “be in a trade” was strong.
But I reminded myself:
📌 No Setup = No Trade
📌 Your edge is your lifeline
📌 Discipline is what pays you, not activity
What I felt today is something every trader battles, setup hoping . It’s that mental trap where silence feels wrong, and boredom feels dangerous. But the truth is, boredom is part of being a consistently profitable trader. There are days where your best trade is the one you don’t take.
And I’m proud to say I did nothing.
No revenge trade.
No gambling.
No deviation from plan.
Instead, I observed. I journaled my emotions. I stayed in control. That’s the work behind the scenes: the mental reps that build longevity in this business .
So if you had a quiet session today too, and you resisted the urge to jump in without reason, celebrate that. You're training your mind to trust your system, not your feelings.
Sometimes, the most powerful trade you’ll ever take… is the one you never place.
Silver surge has more bullish upsideSilver is breaking out. Its strength is no accident. The US is running a structural deficit north of 6% of GDP in a full-employment economy. The bond market has absorbed the pain so far, but pressure is building. Investors are starting to look for insurance. Silver is one of the cleanest ways to play the dollar’s long-term debasement.
The metal is trading well above its 200-day moving average. The US$31.50-32.00 zone now acts as solid support. Any pullback into that range is likely to be short-lived.
Silver doesn’t move in straight lines. It runs, consolidates, then runs again, usually in 50–90 day cycles. The current setup fits that rhythm.
The gold-to-silver ratio is still near 100x. Historically, the average is closer to 60-70x. That gives silver more room to catch up. Traders can short gold and go long silver to play that mean reversion. Or simply buy silver outright and short the dollar. ETF inflows into silver have picked up, showing broader market interest.
The main risk? A sudden shift in Fed tone or falling inflation expectations. But that seems unlikely near term.
Silver isn’t just a trade. It’s a message. A hedge against fiscal irresponsibility and the cost of kicking the can too far.
Position Sizing 101: How Not to Blow Up Your Account OvernightWelcome to the trading equivalent of wearing a seatbelt. Not really exciting but entirely recommended for its lifesaving properties. When the market crashes into your stop-loss at 3:47 a.m., you’ll wish you’d taken this lesson seriously.
Let’s talk position sizing — the least flashy but most essential tool in your trading kit. This is your friendly reminder that no matter how perfect your chart setup looks, if you’re risking 50% of your capital on a single trade, you’re not trading. You’re gambling. And also — if you lose 50% of your account, you have to gain 100% to get even.
✋ “Sir, This Isn’t a Casino”
Let’s start with a story.
New trader. Fresh demo account turned real. He sees a clean breakout. He YOLOs half his account into Tesla ( TSLA ). "This is it," he thinks, "the trade that changes everything."
News flash: it did change everything — his $10,000 account turned into $2,147 in 48 hours.
The lesson? Position sizing isn’t just about managing capital. It’s about managing ego. Because the market doesn’t care how convinced you are.
🌊 Risk of Ruin: The More You Know
There’s a lovely concept in trading called “risk of ruin.” Sounds dramatic — and it is. It refers to the likelihood of your account going to zero if you keep trading the way you do.
If you risk 10% of your account on every trade, you only need to be wrong a few times in a row to go from “pro trader” to “Hey, ChatGPT, is trading a scam?”
Risking 1–2% per trade, however? Now we’re talking sustainability. Now you can be wrong ten times in a row and still live to click another chart.
🎯 The Math That Saves You
Let’s illustrate the equation:
Position size = Account size × % risk / (Entry – Stop Loss)
Example: $10,000 account, risking 1%, with a 50-point stop loss on a futures trade.
$10,000 × 0.01 = $100
$100 / 50 = 2 contracts
That’s it. No Fibonacci razzle-dazzle or astrology needed. Just basic arithmetic and a willingness to not be a hero.
🤔 The Myth of Conviction
Every trader has a moment where they say: “I know this is going to work.”
Spoiler alert: You don’t. And the moment you convince yourself otherwise, you start increasing position size based on emotion, not logic. That’s where accounts go to die.
Even the greats keep it tight. Paul Tudor Jones, the legend himself, once said: “Don't focus on making money; focus on protecting what you have.” Translation: size down, cowboy.
🔔 Position Size ≠ Trade Size
A common mistake: confusing position size with trade size.
Trade size is how big your order is. Position size is how much of your total capital is being risked. You could be trading 10 lots — but if your stop loss is tight, your position size might still be conservative.
So yes, trade big. But only if your risk is small. You’ll do better at this once you figure out how asymmetric risk reward works.
🌦️ Losses Happen. Don’t Let Them Compound
Let’s say you lose 5% on a trade. No big deal, right? Until you try to “make it back” by doubling down on the next one. And then again. And suddenly, you’re caught in a death spiral of revenge trading .
This is not theoretical. It’s Tuesday morning for many traders.
Proper position sizing cushions the blow. It turns what would be a catastrophe into a lesson — maybe even a mildly annoying Tuesday.
🌳 It’s Not Just About Risk — It’s About Freedom
Smart sizing gives you flexibility (and a good night’s sleep).
Want to hold through some noise? You can. Want to scale in? You’re allowed. Want to sleep at night without hugging your laptop? Welcome to emotional freedom.
Jesse Livermore, arguably the most successful trader of all time, said it best: “If you can’t sleep at night because of your stock market position, then you have gone too far. If this is the case, then sell your position down to the sleeping level.”
⛳ What the Pros Actually Do
Here’s a dirty little secret: pros rarely go all-in without handling the risk part first (that is, calibrating the position size).
If they’re not allocating small portions of capital across uncorrelated trades, they’ll go big on a trade that has an insanely-well controlled risk level. That way, if the trade turns against them, they’ll only lose what they can afford to lose and stay in the game.
Another great one, Stanley Druckenmiller, who operated one of the best-returning hedge funds (now a family office) said: “I believe the best way to manage risk is to be bullish when you have a compelling risk/reward.”
🏖️ The Summer of FOMO
Let’s address the seasonal vibes.
Summer’s here. Volume’s thin. Liquidity’s weird. Breakouts don’t follow through. Every false move looks like the real deal until it isn’t. And every poolside Instagram story from your trader friend makes you want to hit that buy button harder.
This is where position sizing saves you from yourself. Small trades, wide stops, chill mindset. Or big trades, tight stops, a bit of excitement in your day.
No matter what you choose, make sure to get your dose of daily news every morning, keep your eye on the economic calendar , and stay sharp on any upcoming earnings reports (GameStop NYSE:GME is right around the corner, delivering Tuesday).
☝️ Final Thoughts: The Indicator You Control
In a world of lagging indicators, misleading news headlines, and “experts” selling you dreams, position sizing is one of the few things you have total control over.
And that makes it powerful.
So next time you feel the rush — the urge to go big — take a breath. Remember the math. Remember the odds. And remember: the fastest way to blow up isn’t a bad trade — it’s a good trade sized wrong.
Off to you: How are you handling your trading positions? Are you the type to go all-in and then think about the downside? Or you’re the one to think about the risk first and then the reward? Let us know in the comments!
Quick Lesson: Slow & Fast Flows (Study it & Benefit in Trading)It is always important to look not only at levels (supports/resistances), but how exactly price moves within them.
On the left side , we see a slow flow—a controlled and gradual decline. Sellers are patient, offloading positions over time into visible liquidity levels. Each dip is met with small bids, creating a staircase-like drop. This kind of move doesn’t trigger panic immediately, but it’s dangerous because it builds up pressure. Eventually, when buyers dry up, a larger breakdown happens.
On contrary, the right side shows a fast flow. Here, a large sell order slams into a thin order book, causing an immediate price spike down. There's little resistance, and multiple levels are skipped. This creates an inefficient move, often forming a sharp wick. These fast drops are typically caused by fear, liquidation, or aggressive exit orders. But what’s interesting is the recovery: because the move was so aggressive and liquidity was so thin, price can snap back up quickly. These are often V-shaped reversals with low resistance on the way back.
Try to look for such setups on the chart and learn how the price behaves . Studying such cases will help you identifying upcoming sell-offs/pumps and earn on them.
When Intuition Beats the Algorithm█ When Gut Feeling Beats the Bot: How Experience Can Improve Algorithmic Trading
In today’s world of fast, data-driven trading, we often hear that algorithms and rules-based systems are the future. But what happens when you mix that with a trader’s intuition, the kind that only comes from years of watching charts and reading price action?
A recent study has some surprising results: A seasoned discretionary trader (someone who trades based on what they see and feel, not just rules) was given a basic algorithmic strategy. The twist? He could override the signals and use his instincts. The result? He turned a losing system into a winning one, big time.
█ What Was the Experiment?
Researchers Zarattini and Stamatoudis (2024) wanted to test whether a skilled trader’s experience could boost a mechanical system. They took 9,794 stock “gap up” events from 2016 to 2023, where a stock opens much higher than the day before, and let the trader pick which ones looked promising.
⚪ To make it fair:
All charts were anonymized — no names, no news, no distractions.
The trader had only the price action to guide his choices.
He could also manage open trades — adjusting stop-losses, profit targets, and position sizing based on what the price was doing.
⚪ The Trading Setup
█ What Did They Find?
The trader only selected about 18% of all the gap-ups. But those trades performed far better than the full list. Here's what stood out:
Without stop-losses, the basic strategy lost money consistently (down -0.25R after just 8 days).
With the trader involved, profits rose fast, hitting +0.80R just 4 days after entry.
Risk was tightly managed: only 0.25% of capital was risked per trade.
⚪ So what made the difference? The trader could spot things the system missed:
Strong momentum early in a move
Clean breakouts from long sideways ranges
Patterns that had real follow-through, not just random gaps
He avoided weak setups and managed trades like a pro, cutting losers, letting winners run, and trailing positions with smart stop placements.
⚪ Example
An experienced trader can quickly identify a breakaway gap, when a stock gaps up above a clear resistance level. Unlike random gaps, this setup often signals the start of a strong move. While a system might treat all gaps the same, a skilled trader knows this one has real potential.
█ What Does This Mean for You?
This research shows that trading experience still matters — a lot.
If you’re a systematic trader, adding a discretionary filter (whether it’s your own review or someone else’s) could drastically improve your results. A clean chart read can help you avoid false signals and focus only on the best setups.
If you’re a discretionary trader, this study is proof that your skills can add measurable value. With the right tools and discipline, you don’t need to throw away your instincts, you can combine them with structure and still win.
█ Key Takeaways
⚪ Gut feeling isn’t just noise, trained instincts can spot what rules miss.
⚪ Trade selection matters more than just following every signal.
⚪ Managing risk and exits well is just as important as picking good entries.
⚪ Hybrid trading, rules plus judgment — might be the most powerful combo.
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Soaring platinum breaks a 3 year high at $1,152.50/ozChina, the world’s largest consumer of platinum, imported its highest amount in a year last month. Retail investment demand (bars and coins) in China more than doubled, overtaking North America as the top market for platinum investment.
Analysts at Bloomberg Intelligence predict that global platinum demand will exceed supply for the rest of the decade.
Key technical levels:
• Platinum futures hit a 3+ year high at $1,152.50/oz.
• Next resistance levels:
o $1,197.00 (March 2022 high)
o $1,281.40 (May 2021 high)
o $1,348.20 (February 2021 high)
• All-time high: $2,308.80 (March 2008)
The strong Chinese demand and lagging EV transition may fuel a sustained bull run in platinum prices. Investment opportunities may exist if technical resistance levels are broken, potentially retesting highs from 2021 and 2022 even aiming toward the 2008 peak. Supply constraints and investment interest make platinum a strategic metal to watch in both industrial and financial markets.
Elon Musk vs Trump: Who you betting on?Elon Musk and Donald Trump have recently had a public falling-out, with their feud playing out on social media and in political circles.
The dispute seems to have started over Trump's new budget bill, which Musk has criticized for increasing the national debt. Trump, in turn, accused Musk of being upset because the bill removes electric vehicle subsidies that benefit Tesla.
The tension escalated when Trump suggested that Musk had known about the bill beforehand and had no issue with it until after leaving his government role. Musk denied this, claiming he was never shown the bill and that it was passed too quickly for proper review. Trump then took things further by threatening to cut Musk’s government contracts and subsidies, which amount to billions of dollars. Musk responded defiantly on social media, calling Trump "ungrateful" and claiming that without his financial support, Trump would have lost the election.
TSLA violated key levels and will be looking for a sharp technical bounce off the $260-$257 zone
VWMA : Example Volume weighted Moving Average
🔍 VWMA in Crypto Trading
Smarter than simple MAs. Powered by volume.
What is VWMA?
🎯 VWMA = Price + Volume Combined
Unlike SMA/EMA, VWMA gives more weight to high-volume candles.
✅ Shows where the real trading pressure is.
Why Use VWMA?
💥 Volume Confirms Price
Price movement + High Volume = Stronger Signal
VWMA adjusts faster when volume spikes
📊 More reliable in volatile crypto markets.
Some VWMA Settings
📊 Optimal VWMA Periods by Timeframe
🕒 15m – VWMA 20 → For scalping
🕞 30m – VWMA 20/30 → Intraday breakouts
🕐 1h – VWMA 30/50 → Trend filter + RSI combo
🕓 4h – VWMA 50/100 → Swing trading
📅 1D – VWMA 50/100/200 → Macro trend + S/R levels
Go through different settings to see what suits you best.
VWMA in Action
📈 Price Above VWMA = Bullish Strength
More confidence in uptrend
Especially valid during high volume surges
🟢 Great confluence with MA 7/9 in short-term setups
Dynamic Support/Resistance
🛡️ VWMA Reacts to Market Strength
Acts as dynamic support or resistance—especially when volume increases.
Useful in catching pullback entries or trailing SLs.
🚦 Filter Fakeouts with VWMA + MA
✅ Use in confluence for stronger edge.
Tips for VWMA
📌 Use shorter VWMA (20–30) for entries
📌 Use longer VWMA (50–200) for trend validation
🎯 Works best in trending, high-volume conditions
Volume Droughts and False Breakouts: Your Summer Trading TrapsThe market’s heating up — but is your breakout about to dry up? Here’s a word about the importance of summer trading success (helped by volume — the main character).
☀️ Welcome to the Liquidity Desert
Summer’s getting ready to slap the market with a whole flurry of different setups. Picture this — the beaches are full, your trading desk is half-abandoned, and the only thing more elusive than a decent breakout is your intention to actually read that big fat technical analysis book you bought last year.
And yet, here you are — eyes glued to the chart — watching a clean breakout above resistance that’s just begging for you to hit “buy.” Everything looks perfect. Price rips through the level like it’s made of butter. But there’s just one tiny problem: no volume. None. Nada. Niente.
Congratulations. You’ve just bought the world’s most attractive false breakout.
🏝️ Summer Markets: Where Good Setups Go to Die
Let’s set the scene.
It’s June. The big dogs on Wall Street are golfing in the Hamptons and sipping mezcal espresso martinis, interns are running the order flow, and every chart you love is doing just enough to get your hopes up before crushing them like a half-melted snow cone.
This isn’t your usual high-volatility playground. Summer markets — especially between June and August — are notorious for thin liquidity . That means fewer participants, smaller volume, and a much higher likelihood of being tricked by price action that looks strong… until it’s not.
And it’s not just stocks. Forex, crypto, commodities — even the bond boys — all face the same issue: when fewer people are trading, price becomes more fragile. And fragile price = bad decisions.
🚨 Why False Breakouts Love Quiet Markets
False breakouts happen when price appears to break above resistance (or below support), only to reverse sharply — often trapping late traders and triggering stop hunts.
But in summer? It’s a whole different beast. Here’s why:
No liquidity cushion : In normal markets, you need strong volume to fuel a breakout. Without that, the breakout doesn’t necessarily have the gas to keep going.
Market makers get bored : Thin markets mean it’s easier for a few big orders to push prices where they want. Welcome to manipulation season (there, we said what we said!).
Algos go wild : With fewer humans around, algorithms dominate. And they love playing games around key levels.
🧊 The Mirage Setup: A Cautionary Tale
Let’s say you’re watching GameStop NYSE:GME stock. Resistance at $30. Price hovers there for days, teasing a breakout. Then — boom — a sudden 6% pop above.
You buy. Everyone buys. The trading community goes nuts. “This is it bois!”
But there’s a problem. Look at the volume: a trickle. Not even half the average daily volume. Ten minutes later, NYSE:GME is back below $30, your stop loss is hit, and you’re left explaining to your cat why you’re emotionally invested in a ticker.
Moral of the story? Don’t trust breakouts when no one’s trading.
📉 Volume: Your Summer Lie Detector
Volume is more than just a histogram under your chart. It’s your truth serum. Your smoke alarm. Your buddy who tells you to think twice before jumping in that trade.
Here’s how to read it right when everyone else is checking out:
Confirm the move : If price breaks out, but volume doesn’t spike at least 20–30% above the average — be suspicious.
Look for acceleration : Healthy moves gather steam. You want to see volume growing into the breakout, not fizzling.
Watch for volume cliffs : A sudden volume drop right after a breakout often signals that the move is running on fumes.
Add Volume Profile Indicators : Just to be safe, you can always add Volume Profile Indicators to your chart — they analyze both price and volume and can highlight what your keen eye might miss.
Remember what happened last summer? And how we all learned the downside of something called "carry trade"? Those who were short the Japanese yen remember .
🧠 Context Over Candles: Be a Liquidity Detective
Let’s say you see a double top pattern — your favorite. Clean lines. Tight price action. Perfect setup.
But now zoom out.
It’s July 3. Pre-holiday half-day. No volume. And the S&P 500 SP:SPX has moved 0.04% all day. Still want in?
Technical analysis doesn’t work in a vacuum. Chart patterns lose their predictive power when the environment they live in is compromised. And thin liquidity is a compromised environment.
🐍 Snakes in the Sand: How Market Makers Bait Traps
Market makers (and large players) are like desert snakes — quiet, patient, and very good at making you move when you shouldn’t.
Here’s how they bait traders in illiquid markets:
Run stops above resistance to trigger breakout buyers.
Dump shares immediately after breakout to trap retail.
Ride the reversal as trapped longs scramble to exit.
They’re so powerful some say they run the game — and can stop it anytime it’s not going their way (remember the GameStop freeze? ) It’s a psychological game — and in the summer, it’s easier to do shenanigans because most players aren’t watching.
Don’t be the one jumping at shadows. Be the trader who expects the trap.
🛠️ How to Survive (and Thrive) in the Summer Slump
Not all is lost. You can still trade — smartly.
Here’s your Summer Survival Toolkit :
Wait for volume confirmation on every breakout.
Lower your position size . Less liquidity = more slippage risk.
Set wider stops , or better yet, sit out the chop.
Focus on trending names with relative strength and solid weight (think: tech titans, oil plays, or financials).
Use alerts instead of staring at charts . Don’t mistake boredom for opportunity.
And most importantly: Know when not to trade . Discipline is a position too.
🔚 Final Word: This Isn’t the Off-Season. It’s the Setup Season.
Summer might feel slow, but it’s not dead.
Smart traders know that the best trades of Q3 and Q4 often begin in July — as early trendlines form, consolidation patterns develop, and institutional footprints quietly appear in the tape.
So use this time wisely. Don’t force trades. Watch volume like a hawk. And never forget: the best breakouts don’t need hype — they bring their own thunder.
Stay cool, stay patient, and trade smart. The mirage may be tempting, but the oasis always belongs to the ones who go far enough and don’t give up.
Off to you : How are you navigating trading during the summer months? Staying poolside with one eye on the charts or actively seeking out opportunities while folks catch a break? Share your insights in the comments!
OptionsMastery: Inverse head and shoulders on UAL! 🔉Sound on!🔉
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How to Choose Chart Types in TradingViewThis tutorial covers the 21 chart types available in TradingView, explaining what each one is, how to read it, as well as the advantages and drawbacks.
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Is Bitcoin Crashing or Just a Psychological Trap Unfolding?Is this brutal Bitcoin drop really a trend shift—or just another psychological game?
Candles tell a story every day, but only a few traders read it right.
In this breakdown, we decode the emotional traps behind price action and show you how not to fall for them.
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Spend 3 minutes ⏰ reading this educational material.
🎯 Analytical Insight on Bitcoin:
📈 Bitcoin is currently respecting a well-structured ascending channel, with price action aligning closely with a key Fibonacci retracement level and a major daily support zone—both acting as strong technical confluence. Given the strength of this setup, a potential short-term move of at least +10% seems likely, while the broader structure remains supportive of an extended bullish scenario toward the $116K target. 🚀
Now , let's dive into the educational section,
🧠 The Power of TradingView: Tools That Spot the Mind Games
When it comes to psychological traps in the market, a huge part of them can be spotted by just looking at the candles—with the right tools. TradingView offers several free indicators and features that, when combined wisely, can act like an early warning system against emotional decisions. Let’s walk through a few:
Volume Profile (Fixed Range)
Use the “Fixed Range Volume Profile” to see where real money is moving. If large red candles appear in low-volume zones, it often signals manipulation, not genuine sell pressure.
RSI Custom Alerts
Don’t just set RSI alerts at overbought/oversold levels. When RSI crashes but price barely moves, you’re watching fear being injected into the market—without actual sellers stepping in.
Divergence Detectors (Free Scripts)
Use public scripts to auto-detect bullish divergences. These often pop up right during panic drops and are gold mines of opportunity—if you’re calm enough to see them.
These tools are not just technical—they’re psychological weapons . Master them and you’ll read the market like a mind reader.
🔍 The Candle Lies Begin
One big red candle does not equal doom. It usually equals setup. Panic is a requirement before reversals.
💣 Collective Fear: The Whales' Favorite Weapon
When everyone on social media screams “sell,” guess who’s quietly buying? The whales. Fear is their liquidity provider.
🧩 Liquidity Zones: The Real Target
If you can’t see liquidity clusters on your chart, you're blind to half the game. Sudden crashes often aim at stop-loss and liquidation zones.
🔄 Quick Recovery = Fake Breakdown
If a strong red move is followed by a sharp V-shaped bounce within 24 hours—it was likely a trap. Quick recovery often means fake fear.
⚔️ Why Most Retail Traders Sell the Bottom
The brain reacts late. By the time retail decides it’s time to sell, the big players are already buying.
🧭 Real Decision Tools Over Emotion
Combine RSI, divergences, and volume metrics to make your decisions. Your gut is not a strategy—your tools are.
📉 Fake Candles: How to Spot Them
A candle with huge body but weak volume? Red flag. Especially on low timeframes. Always confirm with volume.
🔍 Timeframes Trick the Mind
M15 always looks scarier than H4. Zoom out. What feels like a meltdown might just be a hiccup on the daily chart.
🎯 Final Answer: Crash or Trap?
When you overlay psychology on top of price, traps become obvious. Don't trade the fear—trade the setup behind it.
🧨 Final Note: Summary & Suggestion
Most crashes are emotional plays, not structural failures. Use TradingView’s tools to decode the fear and flip it to your advantage. Add emotional analysis to your charting, and the market will start making sense.
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The MSCI World index sets a new all-time record!The MSCI World stock market index set a new all-time record during the trading session of Monday June 2, wiping out the entire stock market shock of February/March, which saw the global equity market lose 20%. This technical signal still needs to be confirmed at the end of the week at the next weekly technical close. If this bullish technical break were to be confirmed, then this would be a very positive signal for the global equity market, which is still hoping that trade diplomacy will lead to solid trade agreements between the USA and its main trading partners (China and the EU).
The chart below shows the weekly Japanese candlesticks of the MSCI World index.
1) Composition and calculation of the MSCI World index
The MSCI World Index (Morgan Stanley Capital International World Index) is a benchmark stock market index that measures the performance of large- and mid-cap equities in developed countries. Here are the main elements of its composition:
The MSCI World Index is a benchmark global stock market index that measures the performance of large- and mid-cap equities in 23 developed countries. Created by Morgan Stanley Capital International, it offers a global view of the equity markets in the most advanced economies. Among the countries included are the United States, Japan, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Canada and Australia. The index comprises some 1,600 companies, with a strong dominance of the USA, which accounts for almost 70% of its total weighting. The most represented sectors are information technology, healthcare, financial services and consumer discretionary.
The MSCI World is calculated using a weighting method based on free-float market capitalization, i.e. taking into account only those stocks actually available for purchase on the markets. This means that companies with a higher market value and a larger free float have a greater influence on the index's performance. The MSCI World is updated regularly to reflect market developments and the entry or exit of companies.
Although it offers broad geographic diversification, it does not include emerging countries; these are covered by the MSCI ACWI index, which is also close to setting a new all-time record and is 13% composed of emerging countries (China, India, etc.).
2) Trade diplomacy and the FED's monetary policy outlook are key to keeping the global equity market bullish in the months ahead.
Trade diplomacy and the FED's monetary policy outlook are closely linked fundamental factors which have a direct impact on global equity market trends.
While the US inflation rate continues to trend towards the FED's 2% target, the FED is waiting for trade agreements to be signed to ensure that the risk of a second wave of inflation is averted, so that it can resume cutting the US federal funds rate.
These two fundamental conditions are essential if the global equity market is to confirm its new record highs over the coming months.
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USDJPY forms textbook head and shoulders patternOur last bearish call on USDJPY played out perfectly. Now, a new setup is forming. With US ISM data showing contraction and stock markets under pressure, the dollar-yen could be next to drop. Watch as we break down the textbook head and shoulders pattern and the levels to watch for a potential 600+ pip move. Target zones, risk-reward, and key breakout levels all included.
Do bulls have enough steam to drive gold higher?A lot of things to consider this week, a lot of data and geopolitical tensions. Will the economic uncertainty and potential bad US jobs data drive TVC:GOLD higher? Let's dig in.
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Bull market scenario LITECOINAt this period, I'm speaking about LITECOIN, which currently has one of the strongest bull-looking charts on cryptocurrency!
We may see the price testing Fibo's higher levels very soon...
A bull market may begin, so I recommend focusing on higher price markings...
On another market, like BTC, Ethereum, or Pepe, we do not have vivid bull pictures.
That was one of the reasons for making this trading analysis...
Enjoy!
TRVG - Basic Analysis can lead to great trade ideas!This is as simple as it gets. See a taper, be a taper!
Good trade opportunity incoming if we prove a breakout of red strong selling and we can make our way toward a HTF purple tapered selling and ultimately prove a HTF buying continuation in orange.
Happy Trading :)
What is a Bearish Breakaway and How To Spot One!This Educational Idea consists of:
- What a Bearish Breakaway Candlestick Pattern is
- How its Formed
- Added Confirmations
The example comes to us from EURGBP over the evening hours!
Since I was late to turn it into a Trade Idea, perfect opportunity for a Learning Curve!
Hope you enjoy and find value!
Rate Cuts and Risky Bets: When the Fed Rolls Out the Red Carpet🎬 The Fed’s June Meeting Is Around the Corner
Mark your calendars: June 17–18 is when the Federal Reserve's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) convenes next. With the benchmark interest rate ECONOMICS:USINTR currently holding steady at 4.25% – 4.50%, investors and policymakers alike are keenly awaiting any signals of a shift in monetary policy.
Market expectations suggest a cautious approach, with futures markets indicating a modest probability of rate cuts in the latter half of the year. That said, the upcoming meeting could offer some juicy insights into the Fed's outlook — yes, in this economy.
🤝 Trump vs. Powell: The Sequel No One Asked For
President Donald Trump and Fed Chair Jerome Powell recently had their first face-to-face meeting during Trump’s second term, rekindling a familiar tension. Trump criticized Powell for maintaining high interest rates, saying it puts the US at an economic disadvantage compared to countries like China.
Not too surprising, Trump’s tone, that is. As a matter of fact, it’s way softer than when the President called the Fed chair a “major loser.”
Anyway, Powell was holding back at the meeting, saying that the Fed is independent and that monetary policy decisions are based on objective economic data, not political pressure.
Despite Trump's public and private criticisms, Powell remains steadfast in his approach, focusing on long-term economic stability over short-term political considerations.
📉 Inflation, Employment, and the Tightrope Walk
Inflation has decreased significantly from its peak of 9.1% in 2022 to 2.3% in April 2025 , nearing the Fed's 2% target. However, the labor market remains robust, with unemployment rates at historically low levels.
The Fed faces a delicate balancing act: cutting rates too soon could reignite inflation, while maintaining high rates might dampen economic growth. This tightrope walk requires careful analysis of incoming data and a measured approach to policy adjustments.
🛍️ Market Reactions: Bulls, Bytes, and Bullion
If rate cuts are the rumor, the S&P 500 SP:SPX is already buying the headline. The index clawed back all of its early-year slump and now sits just above the flatline. Traders are clearly pricing in a friendlier Fed, even if Jerome Powell hasn’t sent out the official RSVP yet.
Gold OANDA:XAUUSD , meanwhile, has been doing what it does best — quietly flexing in the corner as uncertainty swirls. Prices bounced back above $3,300 in late May, reminding everyone that when central banks blink, bullion blings. A rate cut could weaken the dollar — and gold’s inverse relationship with the greenback suddenly looks like a playbook move.
Speaking of the dollar, the dollar index TVC:DXY has been wobbling like it’s just finding its feet. With inflation softening and tariff noise all over the place, the buck has lost some swagger . Traders are already rotating out of safe havens and into riskier plays, including…
Yep, Bitcoin ( BTCUSD ).
Crypto’s original bad boy is back on the move, orbiting near $110,000 after rewriting its all-time high book in May.
A dovish Fed can technically pour more rocket fuel into the rally, especially as sovereign adoption and ETF flows keep pumping ( $9 billion in just five weeks?! ). In the land of easy money, Bitcoin doesn’t just survive — it thrives.
The takeaway? Markets love a dovish pivot. Whether you're holding stocks, stacking sats, or eyeing gold bars, the Fed’s next move could be the difference between breakout and breakdown.
🧠 What to Keep in Mind
As the June Fed meeting approaches, traders should consider the following strategies:
Diversification: Maintain a diversified portfolio to mitigate risks associated with interest rate volatility.
Equity Exposure: Evaluate exposure to sectors sensitive to interest rates, such as the good old tech space and throw in some financials — banks love rate moves.
Inflation Hedges: Consider assets like gold or silver to hedge against unexpected inflationary pressures.
🧾 Conclusion: Navigating Uncertainty
The June Fed meeting isn’t just another calendar event — it’s a market-defining moment dressed in central bank jargon. With politics heating up and inflation cooling down, Powell’s next move could either pump more cash into the risk rally or throw cold water on the party.
Yes, the noise is loud. Yes, the data is messy. But through it all, one thing holds: staying nimble beats being early. Whether you're riding the S&P 500, hodl’ing Bitcoin, or hugging gold like a doomsday prepper, this is the time to trade the chart, not the chatter.
Off to you : Are you in the rate-cut camp or you think there’s more ground to cover before Powell and his squad tune the pitch down? Comment below!
Bullish Trigger Hit! Looking For Longs on the S&PLast time we spoke, I mentioned some key levels I wanted to see price drop to before considering a move to the upside. And what do you know — here we are.
In today’s video, I share an update on the trade idea and how we can position ourselves for the next big play.
Walk with me as I break down this price action, #OneCandlestickAtATime.
Understanding VWAP In TradingWhat is VWAP?
VWAP is a price benchmark that gives more importance to prices where higher trading volume occurs. Unlike simple moving averages, which treat each price point equally, VWAP provides a volume-weighted perspective, making it more representative of market activity.
Traders use VWAP to gauge market trends, confirm trade entries and exits, and measure the quality of executions relative to the market's liquidity.
How Institutional Traders Use VWAP
Large financial institutions and mutual funds execute large orders over time to minimize their market impact.
VWAP helps them:
Achieve better execution by ensuring their orders are filled at a price close to the session's average.
Reduce market impact by avoiding aggressive buying or selling at extreme price points.
Gauge liquidity and time their orders efficiently.
Role of VWAP in Algorithmic Trading
VWAP is integral to algorithmic trading strategies that automate order execution.
Algorithms use VWAP in:
VWAP Trading Strategies: Algorithms execute orders in line with VWAP to avoid moving the market.
Mean Reversion Trading: Traders look for deviations from VWAP, buying when the price is below and selling when it is above.
Liquidity-Based Order Execution: Algorithms track VWAP to execute trades more efficiently, particularly in high-frequency trading (HFT).
Why VWAP is a Critical Benchmark for Intraday Traders
For short-term traders, VWAP provides key insights into market behavior:
Trend Confirmation: If the price is above VWAP, it indicates bullish sentiment; below VWAP suggests bearish conditions.
Entry and Exit Points: Traders use VWAP as support/resistance for trade decisions.
Institutional Footprint: Retail traders track VWAP to understand where large orders might be executing.
Since VWAP resets daily, it remains a highly relevant indicator for gauging intraday momentum and trend strength.
Calculation
Where:
Price = (High + Low + Close) / 3 (Typical Price for each period)
Volume = The total number of shares/contracts traded in the period
Understanding How VWAP is Calculated:
Calculate the Typical Price (TP): TP=High+Low+Close/3
Multiply TP by Volume for each time period to get the Cumulative Price-Volume product.
Sum the Price-Volume values cumulatively throughout the day.
Divide by the cumulative volume up to that time.
Since VWAP is cumulative from the market open, it resets at the start of each trading day.
Difference Between VWAP and Moving Averages
VWAP
Volume-weighted
Resets daily
Determines fair value in a session
Reacts to volume spikes
Moving Averages (SMA/EMA)
Equal-weighted (SMA) or Exponentially weighted (EMA)
Continuous across multiple sessions
Identifies overall trend direction
Reacts to price changes
How to Interpret VWAP
When the price is above VWAP: It suggests that the market is in an uptrend, and VWAP may act as support if the price retraces.
When the price is below VWAP: It signals a downtrend, and VWAP may act as resistance if the price attempts to rise.
Reclaiming VWAP: If the price moves below VWAP but then breaks back above it, this could signal a bullish reversal. The opposite is true for a bearish scenario.
VWAP and Market Trend Identification
Uptrend: If the price remains consistently above VWAP and VWAP itself is sloping upward, the market is in an uptrend.
Downtrend: If the price stays below VWAP and VWAP is sloping downward, the market is in a downtrend.
Sideways Market: If the price oscillates around VWAP and VWAP remains flat, the market is range-bound.
VWAP Standard Deviations (Bands) and Their Significance
First Standard Deviation (VWAP ±1σ)
Represents a normal fluctuation around VWAP.
Prices bouncing within this range indicate balanced market activity.
Second Standard Deviation (VWAP ±2σ)
Suggests stronger price movement.
A move beyond this level may indicate an overbought (above VWAP) or oversold (below VWAP) condition.
Third Standard Deviation (VWAP ±3σ)
Extreme price movement; rarely sustained.
A reversion back toward VWAP is highly likely.
Misinterpreting VWAP Signals
Many traders assume that VWAP alone dictates market direction. However, simply being above or below VWAP does not automatically mean the market is bullish or bearish. Market structure, momentum, and external factors such as news events or institutional order flows must also be considered.
How to Avoid It?
Look for Confirmation: Use VWAP in combination with price action and other indicators, such as volume, market structure, and momentum oscillators (e.g., RSI or MACD).
Check the Trend of VWAP: If VWAP is sloping upward and price is above it, this signals strength. Conversely, a downward-sloping VWAP with price below it indicates weakness.
Observe Price Interaction with VWAP: If the price consistently bounces off VWAP and continues in the trend direction, it confirms its role as dynamic support or resistance. If the price frequently crosses VWAP back and forth without clear direction, it signals a choppy, range-bound market.
Strategies
VWAP Bounce
If the price pulls back to VWAP and holds, traders may look for a long entry (in an uptrend) or a short entry (in a downtrend).
Stop-loss orders are often placed slightly beyond VWAP in case of a trend reversal.
VWAP Breakout
If the price consolidates near VWAP and then breaks out strongly, traders may enter in the direction of the breakout.
A sustained break above VWAP signals strength, while a break below VWAP signals weakness.
VWAP as a Reversion Point
Traders monitor price deviations from VWAP. If the price moves too far from VWAP, a reversion trade back toward VWAP may be expected.
Key Takeaways
VWAP Represents Fair Value – It calculates the average price of a security, weighted by volume, giving traders insight into where most of the trading activity has occurred.
Intraday Benchmark – VWAP resets daily and is primarily used by intraday traders and institutions to assess whether prices are trading at a premium or discount.
Support and Resistance Tool – VWAP often acts as dynamic support in uptrends and resistance in downtrends, helping traders make entry and exit decisions.
Institutional Trading Guide – Large institutions use VWAP to execute orders efficiently, minimizing market impact and ensuring better fills.
VWAP vs. Moving Averages – Unlike moving averages, which continue across multiple sessions, VWAP is cumulative from the market open and resets each day.
Trend Confirmation – Price above a rising VWAP signals a strong uptrend, while price below a declining VWAP suggests a downtrend.
Avoid Over-Reliance – While useful, VWAP should be combined with volume analysis, price action, and other indicators to avoid false signals.
VWAP Bands for Overbought/Oversold Levels – Standard deviation bands around VWAP can help identify price extremes and potential mean reversion setups.
VWAP is more than just an average—it's the heartbeat of market sentiment, revealing where true liquidity and fair value align.
Stay sharp, stay ahead, and let’s make those moves. Until next time, happy trading!
HOW TO: The right way to use the MACDMany people mistakenly use the MACD histogram to enter trades without taking price action into context. In this video I'm going to show you how to interoperate the MACD Histogram, what it means and when its warning you.
