Wyckoff trading using the example of ADA/BTC Accumulation schemePay attention to the phases and letter designations on the graph that I showed on the ADA / BTC pair. (Cardano). A diagram of the accumulation phases is shown. Which are relevant for trading now. Several trading methods are combined on the chart:
1) Trading by the Wyckoff method.
2) Trade in horizontal channels.
3) Trade from important areas (price reversal points).
4) Trading in secondary local trends.
Now the price is at the important zone of the mirror level which, from the development of the situation, can act as support or resistance. Channel pitch 30%. You can work in two directions.
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About Wyckoff's trading method.
The forerunner of volume analysis (VSA) is Richard Wyckoff. Roughly speaking, the whole point of the method can be expressed - trade for a major market player. The creator of this technique himself was a man who had a system-forming influence on stock trading. It was not a poor theorist who got rich after publishing books! He was a very successful trader and earned impressive capital in his day. The very method that he was allowed to achieve and the entire 40 years of experience in trading, he published in his book in the public domain is already closer to his death Wall Street Ventures and Adventures Through Forty Years. At the end of his life's journey, Wyckoff became more altruistic, and decided to share the knowledge that led him to wealth. He died in 1934.
The Wyckoff trading method was developed in the early 1930s. It consists of a number of principles and strategies originally developed for traders and investors. Wyckoff devoted much of his life experience to studying market behavior, and his work still has an impact on much of modern technical analysis (TA). Currently, the Wyckoff method is applied to all types of financial markets, although initially it was focused only on stocks.
During the creation of his work, Wyckoff was inspired by the trading methods of other successful traders (especially Jesse Livermore). Today, he enjoys the same respect as other key figures such as Charles Dow and Ralph Nelson Elliott . But for example, unlike Elliot’s theory, which is good in theory, but not always applicable in practice, the Wyckoff method is many times more effective for making money not in theory, but in practice.
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According to Richard Wyckoff's trading method, there are 3 laws:
1) The law of supply and demand .
2) The law of causation.
3) The law of communication efforts and results.
The first law states that the value of assets begins to rise when demand exceeds supply, and accordingly falls in the reverse order. This is one of the most basic principles in the financial markets, which does not exclude Wyckoff in his work.
We can represent the first law in the form of three simple equations:
1) Demand> supply = price increases.
2) Demand <offer = price falls.
3) Demand = supply = no significant price change (low volatility ).
The second law states that the differences between supply and demand are not a coincidence. Instead, they reflect preparatory actions resulting from certain events. In Wyckoff's terminology, the accumulation period (cause) ultimately leads to an uptrend (consequence). In turn, the distribution period (cause) provokes the development of a downtrend (consequence).
Wyckoff’s third law states that price changes are the result of common efforts that are displayed on the trading volume . In the case when the growth in the value of the asset corresponds to a high volume of trading, there is a high probability that the trend will continue to move. But if volumes are too small at a high price, growth is likely to stop and the trend may change direction.
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Wyckoff Price Cycles.
According to Wyckoff, the market can be understood and predicted using a detailed analysis of supply and demand . This can be done based on price action, volume and timeframe. By observing the behavior of large groups of investors, Wyckoff was able to learn to notice certain points during which preparations were made before a large price move. These moments were called accumulation (before the upward movement of prices) and distribution (before the fall of prices).
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“Composite person” (major player) and phases.
Wyckoff created the idea of a “composite man” (from the English composite man, composite operator), which embodies the imaginary personality of the market. He invited all investors and traders to study the stock market from the point of view if it were controlled by one subject, as this could facilitate their further following the trends.
At its core, the composite person represents the largest players (market makers), wealthy people and institutional investors. The behavior of a composite person is the opposite of most investors and traders that Wyckoff often observed, given their financial losses. This is the opposite of crowd action.
The cycle described in the Wyckoff method consists of four main phases:
1) Accumulation (accumulation).
2) Impulse or uptrend.
3) Distribution.
4) Markdown (correction, downtrend).
1 phase. Accumulation.
A composite person accumulates assets before most investors and traders begin to do so. This phase is usually marked by lateral movement. Accumulation occurs in a gradual manner to avoid significant price changes.
2 phase. Impulse or uptrend.
When a composite person takes possession of a sufficient amount of assets, while the sales force is depleted, he begins to push the market upward, forming an emerging trend that gradually attracts more and more new investors, which subsequently leads to an increase in demand.
3 phase. Distribution.
Then the “composite person” distributes the purchased assets. He begins to sell his profitable positions to those who enter the market at a late stage (“hamsters”).
4 phase. Markdown (correction, downtrend).
Shortly after the distribution phase, the market begins to fall. In other words, after the composite person has completed the sale of a significant amount of his position, he begins to push the market down. To repeat the cycle again. The hamster is not a mammoth - it will not die out. In the end, supply becomes much larger than demand, and a downtrend will follow.
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Approach to the Wyckoff market in five steps.
Wyckoff also developed a five-step approach to the market based on numerous principles and methods. Simply put, such an approach can be considered as the procedure for applying his work in practice.
Step one: identify the current trend.
The primary task is to determine the current trend and a superficial assumption where and how far it can go, in connection with which the following questions arise: "what is the current trend?", "What is the relationship between supply and demand?".
Step two: determine the strength of the asset.
How strong is the asset in relation to the market? Does its value move with the market or the opposite of it?
Step three: find an asset with a reason for further growth.
Are there enough reasons to open a position? Is the reason good enough for the potential benefit (consequence) to justify the possible risks in the future?
Fourth step: determine the likelihood of cost increases.
Is the asset ready for the intended move? What is its position relative to the current trend? Does the price and volume of trades correspond to possible growth? This step often includes Wyckoff tests for the purchase and sale of the selected asset.
Step Five: Your Login Time.
The last step contains all the timing information. For the most part, this is due to the analysis of a trading instrument to compare their behavior with the main market. In cryptocurrency, for example, with bitcoin .
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Wyckoff Trading Schemes.
Accumulation and distribution schemes are the most popular part of Wyckoff’s work, at least among cryptocurrency communities. This model breaks down these two schemes into smaller sections of five phases (from A to E), as well as several events that are briefly described below.
Pay attention to the phases and letter designations on the graph that I showed on the ADA / BTC pair. A diagram of the accumulation phases is shown. Which are relevant for trading now
ACCUMULATION DIAGRAM
PS - preliminary support (initial support) the first resistance - appears after a significant decrease in the price, the volume increases, and the price accelerates the decrease over time.
SC - the culmination of sales - there is a sharp drop in prices for large volumes.
AR - automatic rally (automatic upward movement) appears because there are very few sellers in the market, and buyers quickly raise the price up.
ST- secondary test (repeated test) - occurs to check the forces of supply and demand . There may be several ST and SC . ST can even slightly break the price level set by SC .
Spring - does not always occur, in the late stages of accumulation. The logic of false breakdown.
Test - Occurs after Spring is formed and should be on a small volume . Usually above the low at a lower level.
SOS - a sign of strength (signs of strength) the price begins to rise and stands out from the price range TR (trading range) with an increased volume .
LPS - the last support point, the last resistance level , occurs after a breakdown (SOS), this is a return of prices in the vicinity of TR with low volume and low price dynamics.
BU (back up) - the return of prices to the accumulation channel, which follows the realization of the profit of short-term investors and is a demand test. It does not always happen, for obvious reasons.
Phase A.
The strength of sales decreases and the downtrend begins to slow down. This stage is usually marked by an increase in trading volume . Preliminary support (from the English preliminary support, abbr. PS) indicates that new customers are starting to appear, but this is still not enough to stop the downward movement.
The culmination of sales (from the English selling climax, abbr. SC ) is formed through intense activity aimed at selling assets, as a result of which investors begin to capitulate. This often manifests itself as the highest point of volatility , when panic sales form high candles and wicks. A strong drop quickly develops into a jump or automatic rally (AR), due to the fact that buyers begin to absorb excess supply. Thus, the trading range ( TR ) of the accumulation scheme is determined as the distance between the minimum culmination of sales and the maximum of automatic rally.
A secondary test ( ST ) occurs when a drop in market prices crosses the sales climax ( SC ) to verify the validity of a downtrend. In this case, trading volume and market volatility are usually lower than usual. While the second test often forms a higher minimum relative to the culmination of sales, this does not always happen according to plan.
Phase B.
Based on the Wyckoff law of causation, phase B can be considered as a cause that leads to a certain effect.
Phase B is the consolidation phase in which a composite person accumulates the largest amount of assets. At this stage, the market tends to test various levels of resistance and support in the area of its trading range.
Numerous secondary tests ( STs ) may occur during phase B. In some cases, they show higher highs (bull traps) and lows (bear traps) with respect to the culmination of sales and the automatic rally, like phase A.
Phase C.
This phase is a typical period of asset accumulation. It is often the last bear trap before the market begins to show higher lows. During phase C, the composite person provides a small proposal, and in fact, those who were supposed to sell their assets have already done so.
During this phase, support levels begin to break through to stop traders and mislead investors. We can describe this as the last attempt to buy an asset at a lower price before the start of an uptrend. Thus, the bear trap encourages small investors to abandon the holding of their assets.
However, in some cases, support levels can be maintained, and the "spring" simply does not begin. In other words, there may be another accumulation scheme, which includes slightly different elements, but not “spring”. However, the overall structure of the circuit remains valid.
Phase D.
Phase D represents the transition between cause and effect. It is located between the accumulation zone (phase C) and the breakout of the trading range (phase E).
Typically, a significant increase in trading volume and volatility occurs during phase D. Usually it assumes the last point of support (from the English last point support, abbr. LPS ), demonstrating a lower minimum before the market begins to move up. LPS often precedes breakthrough resistance levels, which in turn creates higher highs. This indicates the manifestation of signs of strength (from the English. Signs of strength, abbr. SOS), as the previous resistance levels become new levels of support.
Despite a somewhat confusing terminology, there may be several last points of support during this phase. They often increase trading volume when testing new zones. In some cases, the price may create a small consolidation zone before effectively breaking through a larger trading range and moving on to phase E.
Phase E.
Phase E is the last step in the accumulation pattern. It is marked by a clear penetration of the trading range due to increased demand in the market, which indicates the beginning of an uptrend.
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Volume in separate phases (VSA).
A key element in the analysis of the Wyckoff method is the preservation of volume at the individual stages of accumulation / distribution.
Phase A.
In this phase, dynamic movements of prices with an increased volume occur. We have new highs / lows and climax points, followed by automatic price rallies in the opposite direction, and then retest on a smaller volume . This phase forms the border of the TR (trading range) channel, in which the price will consolidate until the rebound in phase D and E
Stage B.
Here, large investors get rid of their last position from the previous trend and prepare for its reversal.
Phase C.
This is a very important phase, because in phase C it comes to the end of the current trend. Weak players leave the market for Spring (accumulation) or UTAD (distribution). If these formations do not exist, then we are dealing with LPS , where the inability to continue the current trend is visible, the price practically does not move.
Phase D.
With signs of weakness in the current trend from phase C, the time comes to show the strength of the adversary. The price breaks the level in the expected direction, with high dynamics and increased volume .
Phase E.
Confirmation of our assumptions and completion of the accumulation / distribution process. Price accelerates in the expected direction. If we were unable to join the movement during phase D, then further problems may already arise with this. And this deal will be less profitable.
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Conclusion on the Wyckoff trading method.
Almost a hundred years have passed since the publication of the work, but the Wyckoff method is still in demand to this day. By nature, the market does not always exactly follow similar trading patterns. In practice, accumulation and distribution patterns can occur in different ways. For example, in some cases, phase B can last much longer than expected. For this reason, spring, UTAD and other tests may simply be absent.
However, Wyckoff's work offers a wide range of reliable trading techniques that are based on numerous theories and principles. His work is certainly valuable to thousands of investors, traders and analysts around the world. The accumulation and distribution schemes described in this article may be suitable for understanding the general order of cycles in financial markets.
But recently, due to the widespread introduction of algorithmic trading and the use of it by large players, it has become increasingly difficult to notice a large player on highly liquid instruments, but it is possible. According to three schemes of dialing / resetting by the position algorithm.
This analysis method is more relevant for medium-liquid instruments, where fewer algorithms and highly professional traders are clearly hard to see. One person can hide his real work, and do fake trade for dozens of people. It is clear that with good preparation, it is possible to calculate and understand what will happen next, but naturally this is not an analysis of the schedule. Analysis of the schedule in the work of a truly successful trader in fact takes no more than 20-30% of the work.
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It is impossible to describe everything in one article. The Wyckoff method at first glance seems complicated, but it is not. The main thing is to understand the essence of the work and practice trading tools. To start, start trading with a symbolic amount.
Always remember, a theory without practice is zero.
Once again, the Wyckoff method works well on medium-liquid instruments such as cryptocurrencies, but not lower than the top 100.
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The analysis of the behavior of major player Part 3Today i want to proceed my sharing of my knowlege about the behavior of large players in the market,
how to notice them and how to use it.
So on this example of BTC we can see the candle that activated those stops of the major players that we talked about in the previous two parts of this tutorial.
This candle staying on the circled zone that we talked about last time.
Look! It is Amazing.
So after this candle we can be sure that the next target is the pump, becouse all stops of the major players it is = BIGGEST BUYS in the market.
Have a good mood
How to study indicators?Hello everyone
Today I want to talk about indicators.
Every trader has used indicators at least once in his trading, but not everyone knows how they work and why they should be used at all.
The best way to understand something is to look for answers to questions yourself.
Below I will give you some questions that you will have to answer in order to understand the operation of the indicator.
Problem
Most beginners start their way of studying indicators with books or articles on the Internet, where it is told: buy here when this line crosses this one, when the indicator enters this zone, and so on.
With such a study, the trader does not understand how the indicator actually works, which indicators are similar to each other and why the indicator gives these signals.
By answering these and other questions, the trader will be able to understand for himself whether he needs this indicator.
Our task is as follows:
1) find out how the indicator is calculated;
2) understand how this indicator reacts to changes in parameters;
3) to understand what all this means in the context of market data.
Find answers to the questions
If you really want to get into the essence of the work of this or that indicator, do the following:
1. To begin with, you can start by studying the history of this indicator. It is best to look for the original source to understand what the creator of the indicator put into this tool. Any information will be useful for understanding the tasks that were set before the indicator at the time.
2. How can the indicator help us or why is it more useful for us to use the indicator than just looking at the chart?
3. Which indicators are similar to this one? Of course, it will not be possible to study all the indicators, but it is not necessary. It is enough to observe and understand where the indicators give the same signals. Thus, we will remove unnecessary repetition of signals on the chart.
4. What exactly is taken into account when the indicator is working? For this work, you need to be able to calculate or program at least in general terms. You can use third-party special programs. The main goal is to understand the details of the indicator calculation.
5. Change the data tracked by the indicator to see how it reacts to controlled price changes. Examples are: a market in flat, where a trend begins to emerge, and then a second return to flat occurs; a game on trend strength; a flat with one subsequent large price jump; "ladder" markets; stable long-term trends and their reversals; fluctuations (for example, sinusoidal) with different periods.
6. Take the knowledge you have gained and look at the indicator on the price charts. Notice how it reacts to price spikes. Analyze this stage of information collection. Your goal is to see how this indicator works on a large amount of data, and not to dig deep.
7. Now find out how you can test what you see in paragraph 6. Is it possible to test this indicator manually, or will a software algorithm be required to test it.
8. Having received all the data and understood the work of the indicator, you should understand whether this indicator is needed in your strategy?
It will be difficult to answer all the questions, but the benefits will be tangible. You may spend several days or weeks searching for answers, on the other hand, you will learn something that most traders do not know. You will be able to really understand the signals of the indicators and be able to use the right indicator at the right time – which most do not know at all.
If you do not learn how to understand and use trading tools correctly, you simply will not be able to trade in a plus.
Good luck!
Traders, if you liked this idea or if you have your own opinion about it, write in the comments. I will be glad 👩💻
BTC: Real Life channel trading! 3 tips for beginners95% of beginners don't understand why patterns don't work as it shown in the books. That's why losses, stress, and worries appear. The point is that only practice and personal experience will help you understand how to use it correctly.
I will give you a few secrets how to trade in the channel successfully:
1. after testing the borders of the channel, wait for a false breakout or liquidity collection. At point 3 and point 5, there was a large collection of liquidity, after which you can open a LONG. You can see the result by yourself (+28%).
2. Pay attention to the key levels and value zones - combine instruments.
2.1. At point 4 there is a large value zone of $46-47k, which became a resistance. Combined with the upper boundary of the channel, it was a strong resistance zone, which means price is sure to bounce off. We saw a 20% drop!
2.2. At point 5, there was a large value zone of $37.5-40k from which the price also bounced off. The lower boundary of the channel+value zone was a major support for price. Not bad?
3. The middle of the channel. On the chart, we can see that it is often tested as resistance/support. An additional opportunity to open a trade.
Be crafty, use trading tools in combination with each other and you will notice results immediately.
Friends, press the "like" button, write comments and share with your friends - it will be the best THANK YOU.
P.S. Personally, I open an entry if the price shows it according to my strategy.
Always do your analysis before making a trade.
Economic data that a trader should be able to understand.Part 3.
Turnover or retail volumes, orders and inventories
This type of data measures retail trade turnover. As a rule, the retail business is, in simple words, a place where you and I go to shop to buy basic necessities and luxury goods.
It is important because it is an excellent indicator of consumer demand within a particular economy. In certain countries, especially in the G8 countries, retail trade volumes may account for two-thirds of all consumer spending.
They are a key indicator of consumer confidence. If consumers are confident in their economic situation, additional demand for goods and services is created.
Economists track the growth of trade turnover – it helps to determine whether the economy is doing well. If the trade turnover falls, things are bad in the economy.
Turnover or volume of wholesale trade, orders and stocks
This type of data measures the turnover of wholesale businesses.
It is important because it is an indicator of consumer demand – which, as we know, is a serious thing. A decrease in wholesale sales or inventories may imply or confirm a decrease in business activity and retail demand. This means that there are free resources that are not currently being used, but they will be used if demand increases again.
This type of data is not as important as retail trade volumes, but most economists believe that it is still worth keeping an eye on.
Import of goods and services
In this type of data, purchases of domestic companies from companies from abroad are measured. If, for example, you are a Canadian company that buys raw materials from China, then this is considered an import of goods to Canada.
This type of data is important, since imports may eventually replace domestic production, which may cause tension in financial resources. For example, if everyone in the United States starts buying only German car brands, such as BMW and Audi, this will lead to a lack of demand for cars manufactured in the United States, such as Ford and GM. Which will have a negative impact on domestic car manufacturers in the United States.
As a rule, a country imports those goods and services that it is not able to produce on its own. But, of course, this is not always the case. Often people and companies buy abroad because prices are lower there.
Another reason is that there may be goods of the desired quality abroad that are not available at home. For example, if you live in the United States and have a strong desire to drive around in a Rolls Royce or Bentley that has just rolled off the assembly line, you will have to buy your car in the UK.
Oil is often not taken into account in the US data, as it has developed that the states are always forced to import it – the country does not produce enough oil to meet domestic demand. However, thanks to the new drilling technology in the US, oil production is growing – there are chances that over time it will be enough to cover the demand. You may have to do a little independent research on this topic – it depends on when you read this material.
Export of goods and services
This type of data measures the country's trade turnover with other countries around the world. Simply put, this is the direct opposite of importing goods and services.
It is important because exports generate an influx of foreign currency, which can have a good effect on economic growth. It happens that a foreign currency is more valuable than a local one – this creates additional profit in the balance sheet of a local company. For example, if a company from Canada sells its product to the UK, it receives British pounds as payment. This is a very attractive deal, since (at the time of writing this article) 1 pound can be exchanged for 1 Canadian dollar 75 cents.
Export growth can boost GDP, which will have a positive impact on the economy. The higher the ratio of a country's exports to its GDP, the faster its economic output will grow.
Trade balance, the balance of trade in goods
In this type of data, the balance or the difference between all exported goods and all imported goods for a certain time period is measured. The main question is – what is more in the country, exports or imports?
It is important because it is an indicator of a country's fundamental trading position in relation to other countries. Obviously, most countries prefer their exports to be higher than imports.
A large foreign trade deficit may suggest to economists that there are difficulties with the supply – companies are unable to meet the demand coming from abroad.
The trade balance reflects the ratio between national savings and investments of citizens and companies of the country in question. The deficit is an indicator that investments exceed savings in their volumes, and the use of real monetary resources exceeds the overall economic result of the country.
Index of export and import prices, unit price of the product
This type of data measures the prices of goods that one country trades with others.
It is important because it is an indicator of pressure on prices, possible problems with the exchange rate and changes in competition.
Economists compare export prices with price indicators on the domestic market to get an idea of the pressure on prices for foreign buyers exerted by domestic producers.
Economists also monitor import prices to determine the level of external pressure on prices and evaluate these indicators.
Manufacturer's prices and wholesale prices
In this type of data, factory prices are measured – that is, how much it costs the manufacturer to manufacture goods without adding extra charges.
It is important because it can be used as a leading indicator of price pressure affecting domestic production volumes. It should be borne in mind that during a recession, the industrial Price Index (Producer Price Index, PPI) may exaggerate the pressure on prices.
On the other hand, during periods of inflation, PPI can downplay prices, because contracts and purchases of raw materials are usually negotiated in advance long before production and release of products.
Price expectations: surveys
The purpose of these surveys is to study the opinion of manufacturing companies regarding inflation. In simple words, this type of data sums up what company directors think about the impact of inflation on their business at the moment and in the near future.
It is important because it allows you to look into the heads of people working in the trenches of production. It can serve as a warning about possible changes in prices.
Economists, as a rule, track changes in the trend of this indicator in order to predict a possible increase or decrease in pressure on prices.
Wages, labor income, labor costs
Salaries and labor incomes give us an idea of how much people earn from their jobs. Labor costs are how much the labor of workers costs the manufacturer. All these indicators reflect labor costs and the impact on consumer incomes.
They are important because they reflect the pressure on prices and demand within the economy. Salaries and incomes are closely related to the current phase of the economic cycle. If incomes are growing faster than consumer price inflation, it means that real spending is growing, which is an indicator of the health of the economy.
Unit labor costs
In this type of data, the cost of labor per unit of output is measured. In other words, how much the labor costs for the production of one unit of goods cost the manufacturer.
It is important because it is an indicator of the competitiveness of businesses and pressure on prices within the country. For example, if a company is engaged in production in a country with cheap labor, and sells its goods abroad, these are large potential profits. Conversely, if a company's production is located in a country with expensive labor, then it probably will not be able to withstand competition with foreign companies using cheaper labor.
This is a key indicator of labor efficiency. If unit labor costs decrease, it means that the same amount of products can be produced for less money, since manufacturers will need to pay their workers less for the output of each unit of production. Which, of course, makes the manufacturer more competitive. If labor costs start to rise, then this can pose a threat to the viability of companies, because the production of products will start to cost them too much. Obviously, companies need to earn money to stay in business, so cheap labor is always preferable.
Consumer or retail prices
This type of data measures the price of a basket of goods and services consumed by an ordinary family to maintain the current standard of living. It includes clothing, food, rent, transportation expenses, and so on. In general, everything you need for food, sleep and earning enough money to survive.
It is important because it reflects the inflation experienced by a typical family of a particular country.
Here you need to ask yourself this question – are ordinary goods in general more expensive or cheaper for consumers? Will the consumer have more money in his pocket at the end of this year than at the end of the previous one? The answer can tell us a lot about whether the standard of living is rising or falling and what part of the economic cycle we are in now.
Conclusion
As you can see, when it comes to publishing fundamental economic data, many key concepts have to be taken into account. If you have difficulty assimilating or remembering all this information – try not to overload yourself!
Use all the information and then you will earn more than the rest!
Good luck!
AUD/CHF BULL PHASE ENDINGThe AUD/CHF ended his bull run a few weeks ago by breaking below the lower trendline (dynamic support). The price since then has been in a recurrent accumulation phase (looking like a pennant/flag).
This could either be bulls surrendering to the bears or buyers preparing for another phase to pump the price higher. The pair is worth looking into.
📌 Different 'trading Styles' ❗❗ 🤔-Trading encompasses four main styles: scalping, day trading, swing trading, and position trading. The differences among the styles are based on the lengths of time that trades are held. Scalping trades are held for only a few seconds, or at most a few minutes. Day trades are held for a few seconds to a couple of hours. Swing trades may be held for a few days. Position trades are held from a few days to several years.
Novice traders can have trouble choosing the trading style that best suits their personality, but you must do so to achieve long-term success as a professional trader. If you are a trader and do not yet feel as though you have found your trading style, you still can. Here are some of the personality traits that go with the different styles of trading.
1.Scalping
Scalping is a very rapid trading style. Scalpers often make trades within just a few seconds of each other, and often in opposite directions. That means they may go long one minute but short the next.
Scalping is best suited to active traders who can make instant decisions and act on them with no hesitation.
Impatient people often make the best scalpers, because they expect their trades to make a profit right away. They will exit the trade quickly if it goes against them.
To succeed as a scalper requires focus and concentration. It is not a suitable trading style for anyone who is easily distracted or prone to daydreaming. So if you've been thinking about something else while reading this, then scalping might not be for you.
2.Day Trading
Day trading suits traders who prefer to start and complete a task on the same day. That's you if you are the type who starts to paint your kitchen and won't go to bed until the job is finished, even if that means staying up until 3 a.m.
Many day traders would never make swing or position trades. They would not be able to sleep at night knowing they had an active trade that could be affected by price movements during the night.
3.Swing Trading
Swing trading is good for people who have the patience to wait for a trade, but want a quick profit soon after they enter it. Swing traders almost always hold their trades overnight. So if you'd be nervous holding a trade while away from a computer, this is not the style for you. Swing trading generally requires a larger stop-loss than day trading. The ability to keep calm when a trade is against you is vital.
4.Position Trading
Position trading is the longest term trading of all. It often involves trades that last for several years. Thus, position trading is only suited to the most patient and least excitable traders. Its targets are often several thousand ticks. If your heart starts beating rapidly when a trade is at 25 ticks in profit, position trading is probably not for you.
Position traders must be able to ignore popular opinion. A single position trade will often hold through both bull and bear markets. For instance, a long position trade may need to be held through a full year when the general public is convinced that the economy is in a recession. If other people can easily sway you, then position trading will be a challenge for you.
>>Choosing a trading style requires the flexibility to know when a trading style is not working for you. It also requires the consistency to stick with the right style, even when its performance lags.
One of the biggest mistakes that new traders make is to change trading styles (and trading systems) at the first sign of trouble. Constantly changing your trading style or trading system is a sure way to catch every losing streak. Once you are comfortable with a trading style, remain faithful to it. The loyalty will reward you with results in the long run.
Sources:thebalance.com
📌What is a 'TRADING PLAN' ; and Why ❕❓There is an old expression in business that, if you fail to plan, you plan to fail.
CONCEPT OF TRADING PLAN
What is a Trading Plan?
In business school, you are taught that to start a business you need a business plan. Trading is a business. Therefore, every time you trade you must be trading according to a well-thought-out and calculated plan.
A trading plan is a comprehensive framework that guides your decision-making in any trading activity you undertake. A trading plan is to and what a business plan is to a business. As the adage goes, ‘if you fail to plan, you plan to fail’. This is especially true in where risk is ever-present in the markets. A trading plan is not merely a trading strategy. A trading strategy will guide how you will enter and exit trades in the markets in a manner that enhances profitability and reduces risk exposure. A trading strategy can be based on technical analysis or fundamental analysis. A trading strategy is just one component of your overall trading plan, which goes beyond that to also capture your overall trading goals and motivation, your trading journal , as well as your trading psychology.
GOALS of a TRADING PLAN
Setting goals can help, but often novice traders set the wrong type of goals. As a novice trader your initial goals should help you eventually make money and more important than that is when you achieve goals , but making money should not be your main goal. Instead, opt to make your initial goals about the process and emulating traits of professional traders.
Initially, traders want to make goals about numbers: "I will make 1% per day on my $30,000 capital," or "I will make 30% per year." While it seems simple, to actually get to a certain percentage or to reach dollar targets, you will need to refine your market approach and hone your discipline. By plunging into the market and expecting to make a certain amount of money, the goal becomes almost impossible to reach over the long term. These types of goals require the trader to truly understand the capabilities (and limitations) of the trading plan they are employing, not just think they understand.
Based on the method being used, it may be impossible to reach a dollar or percentage goal, but it still could be valid and provide a good return. Therefore, the trader must either abandon the strategy or deviate from it in an attempt to find more yields. For many traders, this becomes an endless cycle of abandoning strategy after strategy.
STRUCTURE OF TRADING PLAN
There are seven easy steps to follow when creating a successful trading plan:
1-Outline your motivation and desire.
2-consider money management rules and determine how to minimize your risks and maximize profit .
3-Define your (short-term ,mid-term & long-term) goals.
4-Define your trading style ( scalper- day trader - swing trader - position trader- options)
5-Decide how much capital you have for trading.
6-choose your market(stocks-forex- crypto-..) and products and Assess your market knowledge.
7- improve your trading psychology and start a trading diary.
Strategies of Trading Plan
How do you develop a trading strategy plan?
Follow these steps to forming your first trading strategy:
Step 1: choose Your analysis approach whether is price action , harmonic patterns , Elliot waves or with indicators ....
Step 2: analyze your market situation and predict all possible scenarios
Step 3: Choose A Trading Time Frame. ...
Step 4: Choose A Tool To Determine The Trend (Or Lack Of) ...
Step 5: Define Your Entry Trigger. ...
Step 6: Plan Your Exit Trigger.
STEP 7: Take a proper position size
STEP 8: DEFINE YOUR RISK and Choose a risk-reward ratio
STEP 9: BACKTEST and DEVELOP YOUR TRADING STRATEGY
the most trading strategies will fall under 4 main categories: breakouts, trend-following, counter-trend and market reversals.
So if you look at your strategy, you want to be able to see which category it falls under so that you can better understand, what are the strengths and weakness of each strategy.
FINAL THOUGHT:
SO Why is Having a Trading Plan Important?
The ultimate aim for any investor or trader is to achieve consistent profitability in the markets. A trading plan is a guide that ensures you will stay on track on your journey to your desired destination.
It does so by:
-Making Trading Simpler
It is easier to do something when you know what must and should be done. A trading plan lays out all the criteria that must be met before any trading decision is made. It will always point you in the right direction no matter the distractions present.
-Enhancing Objective Decision Making
Trading is about decisions. Good decisions will make you money, while bad decisions will cost you money. Having a trading plan ensures that you will make objective decisions at all times; and not subjective decisions that are driven by emotions which can eventually cost you a lot and put your trades and capital at risk.
-Building Trading Discipline
Trading is a marathon, not a sprint. It is important to build a solid trading plan and following it with religious discipline throughout your entire trading activity. This is the only path to long-term, consistent profitability in the markets. While traders will generally follow the daily financial news, , such as the , , or , and to pinpoint potential trading opportunities, sticking to your trading plan is of utmost importance.
-Highlighting Areas that Require Improvement
One of the side effect and core components of a trading plan is improving the trading journal, which is essentially a diary or record of your trading activity. Journalling your trading activity will help you to assess the performance of your trading strategies as well as other factors of your trading plan, such as risk management and trading psychology. This will, over time, highlight the areas where improvements can be made to help you become a better trader.
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The Element of Time - The Most Underrate Technical Analysis ToolMarket timing is an essential tool whether you're a day-trader, portfolio manager and/or long-term investor. I present to you the most underrated technical analysis tool in the space of retail trading. The purpose of this short educational webinar is to open your eyes to something you don't hear about abundantly because it is the most disregarded aspect of trading in my opinion.
As an intraday trader, my main focus is on the speculation of "the next daily candle". However, I first analyze and project on "the next weekly candle". Each weekly candle is broken into 5 individual daily candles, and each daily candle is broken down into 3 main market sessions - namely, Asia, London & New York Session.
You'll find that my main focus in this lesson is on the day in which you find a lower / upper wick being created on the weekly candle. More often than not, "Tuesday" typically forms the low of a bullish weekly candle, and the high of a bearish weekly candle.
Watch the lesson entirely, take notes, but most importantly, let it open up the opportunity for you to exponentially elevate your trading skillset.
What is Rising Wedge pattern and how to trade with that?The Rising Wedge (also known as the ascending wedge) pattern is a powerful consolidation price pattern formed when price is bound between two rising trend lines. It is considered a bearish chart formation which can indicate both reversal and continuation patterns – depending on location and trend bias. Regardless of where the rising wedge appears, traders should always maintain the guideline that this pattern is inherently bearish in nature (see image).
HOW TO IDENTIFY A RISING WEDGE PATTERN ON CHARTS
The rising wedge pattern is interpreted as both a bearish continuation and bearish reversal pattern which gives rise to some confusion in the identification of the pattern. Both scenarios contain a different set of observation dynamics which must be taken into consideration.
Reversal Pattern:
Established uptrend
Rising wedge consolidation formation
Linking higher highs and higher lows using a trend line assembling towards a narrowing point
Look for break below support for short entry
Continuation Pattern:
Established downtrend
Rising wedge consolidation formation
Linking higher highs and higher lows using a trend line assembling towards a narrowing point
Look for break below support for short entry
How to trade with this:
*Entry Point: Right after the candlestick breakout of the support.
*Stop-Loss: At the highest resistance level of the Wedge pattern.
*Take-Profit: From the entry point, the distance is equal to the maximum width ( H ) of the rising wedge pattern.
This is the academic shape of this pattern, in the future we will publish Falling Wedge pattern 📚 . Please follow our page to be informed as soon as the materials are published.
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The best course of The Major Player Behavior. ETH example Part 1I want to continue to share with you my knowledge of the behavior of the major players and who they are.😁
In the last example about Bitcoin, we considered a similar situation, now I would like to demonstrate this on another coin so that you also learn to identify such moments and fix them.
Right now, on the example of Ethereum, we see approximately the same moment, a small candle fixed exactly in the stops zone of a major players.
Thus, we can assume that in about 83% of cases the price will go up, since, as we mentioned in the previous tutorials, the stops of a large player in this case are equal to large buys on the exchange.
Best wishes
Economic data that a trader should be able to understand.Part 2.
Hello everyone
Today we will continue discussing the economic data that you may encounter in the economic calendar, the knowledge of which will help you to make more profit in the forex market.
Business environment: Indicators and Surveys
These indicators and surveys reflect observational data on the business climate. These surveys are interesting because they are conducted among businesses that produce goods and services within the economy.
They are important because they can give advance warning of changes in the economic cycle. They are also important because this information comes directly from the companies providing jobs. The surveyed companies express their level of confidence, which can be used to determine their intentions regarding hiring and layoffs of employees.
They provide important data on the economic opinions of manufacturers and their expectations regarding business conditions in general.
Inventory Data
The inventory data measures the level of stocks of manufactured goods stored by the manufacturer. They also measure the level of stocks held by distributors on behalf of the manufacturer of these goods.
This type of data is important because it reflects the dynamics of demand for finished products. This dynamic takes the form of possible sales.
If the inventory level is low, it may mean that demand exceeds supply. This is a good sign for companies, because it shows that the economy is in a growth phase, and they can start to increase production and, if they are lucky, get more profits.
But it can also be a bad sign. Low inventory levels can also mean that producers are not optimistic about demand, and therefore produce less.
Here you need to figure out the balance of supply and demand. It is best to use this indicator in combination with others to determine the strength or weakness of a particular economy.
Economists study the ratio of stocks to sales. This helps to determine whether the low inventory level is due to the fact that production is not keeping up with demand or that manufacturers of goods are not optimistic about demand in the future. If the ratio is higher than usual, production and imports may be reduced until demand increases. And if the ratio is lower, products and imports are likely to grow until demand declines.
Industrial and Mass Production
In this type of data, the conditionally net production of manufacturing companies and mines for the extraction of natural resources is measured.
It is important because it is an indicator of the current levels of industrial activity. Many economists believe that industrial production can be used as a general indicator of the state of the economic cycle for those countries in which the industrial sector is developed.
All the currencies that we will track for our trading belong to countries with a developed industrial sector.
Industries producing capital goods and consumer durables tend to suffer the most during an economic downturn. This is due to the fact that ordinary people stop buying things that are not necessary for survival. Which accounts for most of the spending in most of the world's major economies. In turn, this leads to an increase in the number of layoffs, which only exacerbates the problem.
Capacity Utilization
This type of data measures how actively factories and equipment are used to produce goods. All producers of the country participate in the measurement – this is necessary to obtain an average value of production efficiency.
It is important because it is an indicator of the level of economic productivity – it can give us hints about inflation. Strong economic growth together with high utilization of production capacities implies rising inflation, because all the equipment in the country is used almost to the maximum. That is, simply put, companies work efficiently, and production cannot be increased without adding capacity and hiring more workers.
If demand is expected to remain high and interest rates are low, then manufacturers can invest in new plants and equipment, which will also lead to an increase in inflation. Rising inflation is good (as long as it doesn't become excessive).
Everything can be reduced to one question: are people and companies spending money, is production expanding? If yes, this is usually good news for the economic cycle, because it indicates a growth phase.
Industrial Orders (Manufacturing Orders)
This type of data measures the total number of new orders received by manufacturing companies over a specific time period.
It is important because it can be used to make a conclusion about the economic result in the near future.
In a short time, a high level of orders is an indicator of increased employment and production. This can cause an increase in inflation, provided that unemployment is already low, capacity utilization is high, and inventory data is low. It is best to use this indicator in combination with others.
The order level can also provide advance warning of changes in the business cycle. An increase in orders can be a signal of the end of the recession, and its decline is a signal that the peak phase has come in the economic cycle. But it all depends on the current and recent state of the economy. The same indicator values may have different meanings depending on which part of the economic cycle we are in.
Automotive industry (Motor Vehicles)
The name speaks for itself. This type of data measures industrial activity related to the production of cars and trucks.
It is important because it is an indicator of the industrial production of cars and trucks. Based on these data, conclusions can be drawn regarding the demand for expensive goods or durable goods.
Car sales data are not unreasonably considered a leading indicator, because the growing demand for cars implies an increase in consumption. In addition, the production of vans and trucks is an indicator of business investment, because companies use large vehicles in their activities - for example, in order to transport and deliver their products.
Orders for the construction of buildings and structures and results (Construction Orders and Output)
This type of data measures activity in the construction sector.
It is important because it is an indicator of new investments and possible future economic results in the form of new construction projects.
Construction is very much subject to cyclical conditions, because, obviously, it is much easier to do it when there is not a foot of snow on the ground.
Construction is very sensitive to interest rates and expectations about future demand. And all because positive expectations are exactly what people are buying new houses or apartments for themselves (usually on credit).
High order numbers may mean increased demand for construction materials and more active use of labor in the coming months. Low levels mean the opposite.
Number of new constructions (houses), completion of construction, sales (Housing Starts, Completions, and Sales)
In these types of data, the number of new house constructions, their delivery and sale is measured (previously built houses are also taken into account in sales).
They are important because they are an indicator of the level of activity in the construction sector and can signal an increase in industrial and consumer demand. Obviously, the more construction, the better the economic prospects in the country. Plus, it helps to spur inflation.
New construction implies an increase in demand for raw materials and labor, without which a house cannot be built. Both are related to employment and interest rates.
Renting houses implies sales. This may mean an increase in demand for mortgages in the future. If mortgages are already issued, this can lead to an increase in demand for durable goods, such as household utensils and cars. Good times!
Sales are positively affected by the growth of personal income and lower interest rates. Low interest rates make buying homes more affordable because people can take out cheaper loans.
What we don't want to see is a lot of construction completions – and a lack of sales. This may mean that many of the built objects have remained empty. This situation will have a negative impact on the real estate market, on banks issuing mortgages, and will cause an increase in unemployment. This is exactly what happened in the United States during the Great Recession of 2007.
an overview of the rest of the economic data can be found in the next article.
all the best.
How Ya All Guys Liking This ApeCoin Futures Trade!!!!!!Padawans, How are you Liking this Ape coin Trade Futures Trade! Your Lightsabers must be tired. Over the last few weeks we have been posting numerous successful trades and persons message to ask how do i do it.
Well these last few weeks I have been perfecting trendline trading not really a novel strategy but especially for futures it is essential to get the entry right. I essentially look for breakdowns of the trendline and then wait for consolidation and then THEY produce a new trendlines. I update all my trades telling you to enter or to re enter based on this.
Now this week we had two failed trades, 1 was a scalp and 1 was Snx and a Forex Pairing. Snx was human error, ii actually gave the signal at the resistance to upper band of the trendline while i should have waited for the retest and then well bitcoin crashed. The most interesting one however was the forex pairing and it lead me to realize that I need to do my trendline analysis on large time frames for forex pairings. On crypto you can get away with using the 15 minute chart but in all my test in forex you are 50% likely to get wrecked. This may be a yawn, i already knew that moment for some of you but we are developing as we go.
Also lastly, here we were using multiple confirmations because there was also price level support which was $10.58 cents and that support has not broken not once in the last three days,.
8 Difference Between Pros And Amateurs In Day TradingIt doesn’t matter how long you’ve been trading; there is always room to improve your approach and become a more profitable trader. To be a successful day trader, you need to learn what the pros do, implement their tools into your methods, and constantly be willing to improve your strategy.
1. Have a strategy.
This may seem simple but almost all amateurs trade purely based on emotion, gut feeling, or tips from their friends. Maybe they even have a trading strategy, but for some reason they still don’t follow it. Pros always stick to their strategy under any circumstance.
2. Stick to the strategy like a robot.
Pros always follow their strategy because they realise that reliable data is more valuable than trying to get lucky on big traders here and there. Even if they aren’t confident in a trade, they realise that they created the strategy for a reason, based on historical market data, when they were thinking clearly, and that following their strategy will produce consistent profits long term. When you don’t follow your strategy, or you take profits early, or move stops, that invalidates all of your historical results and future results, which means you never have any reliable data you can use to improve your trading.
3. Pros don’t get emotional when trading.
When it comes to managing your emotions in trades, pros have an amazing ability to recognise how they’re feeling in the moment, and use that information to avoid taking bad trades or to improve their good trades. While amateurs tend to avoid even considering the fact they may be trading emotionally, and fail to recognise when it’s impacting their trades.
4. Pros don’t hold onto their losers.
It’s common for beginners to hold onto a trade that’s gone against them a bit. Often, they will wait for it to get at breakeven to get out – and then it continues to go down and down until eventually they’re forced to sell for a big loss, only to be left feeling like an idiot when the market does turn around. Pros, on the other hand, cut their losers early, and look for the next trade. Pros don’t get attached to any single trade and they realise there are plenty of opportunities in the future.
5. Pros let their winners run.
A common mistake of amateurs is to close their trades early and take the profit. Hey, you can’t go broke taking profits, right? Wrong! Nothing could be further from the truth. You absolutely can go broke taking profits and it’s actually a common mistake for beginner traders. When you try to avoid losses by taking profits early, it reduces your average win, and negatively impacts your risk:reward ratio which is a recipe for disaster. You need to know how to effectively set your take profits and stop losses so that you have a positive expectancy, and remain profitable long term.
6. Pros keep a trading journal.
Pros track literally every aspect of their trading. They want statistics on everything so they can fine tune their trading approach based on any little statistic that is lagging. They want detailed statistics on winrate, average win, average loss, expectancy, trades per day, winrate based on time of the day or day of the week. They’re going to track literally everything they could possibly use to give themselves an advantage.
7. Pros constantly study the market.
Besides keeping an eye on things like technical indicators, pros will always spend time looking at the news, their trade journals, studying books and anything else they can get that improves their trading knowledge and performance.
Pros always want to get smarter, but that’s not to say that they spend all their time studying - one of the reasons we day trade is for freedom to live life on our terms. But that doesn’t mean we should set aside some time every day for study.
8. Pros have realistic expectations.
Pretty much every beginner comes into day trading with the expectation of being able to double, triple, or even quadruple their money in a matter of weeks. With this goal in mind there is literally no other option than for them to trade with unlimited risk. Pros realise what kinds of returns they can actually expect as a day trader - and most of the time it’s a lot less than doubling your money every year.
Day trading is a long game, and results never come overnight. To be successful in this field you should be consistently looking to improve your approach in every aspect.
I hope you found this guide helpful and it serves as a reminder to keep working hard to reach your goals.
Happy trading!
Economic data that a trader should be able to understand.Part 1.
No matter how well you use technical analysis, you should still follow the fundamental news.
Fundamental news can push the market against you and destroy any pattern and even reverse the trend.
Every professional trader uses an economic calendar for this purpose.
Thanks to the data from the economic calendar, you can predict when the market may start behaving unusually, and with proper analysis of the reports, you will be able to determine the future price movement.
Today we will talk about these reports, what they mean and what to do with them.
Employment
The employment data takes into account the total number of employees – both ordinary employees and self-employed citizens.
Employment data are important because they are an indicator of the current potential of a country's economic productivity. The production of goods and services directly depends on how many people have the desire and opportunity to work. If all of them are employed, it means, obviously, the country is not able to produce more, because it has no unused labor force.
Employment is highly cyclical because when demand for goods and services increases, companies tend to increase working hours instead of hiring new workers. When the economy begins to deteriorate, companies prefer not to reduce working hours, but to get rid of extra workers, because layoffs allow you to save on pension and other deductions, which are usually very expensive.
Economists track the addition of working hours and the number of overtime hours, defining them as positive changes for the employment sector. If these indicators begin to fall, it may mean a slowdown in the economy or a potentially possible entry into the recession phase.
Unemployment
The unemployment data takes into account the total number of people who can and want to work if they have the opportunity, but do not have a job.
Unemployment is highly cyclical for the same reasons as employment. They are opposites of each other.
These data are important because they are an indicator of excess labor, which economists tend to regard as wasted resources. Unemployment is also called unemployment.
There is a natural unemployment rate. Companies can only hire a certain number of people. At some point, the competition for employees becomes very high, because there are few vacancies. This, in turn, increases inflation, as hours worked and average hourly wages increase. People are starting to have more disposable income that they can spend inside the economy on expensive items such as cars and houses, which will cause inflation to rise.
The inflation rate is of great interest to us, as central banks pay a lot of attention to it. Keeping inflation at the levels outlined in their policies and financial mandates is part of their job. Too high or too low inflation will force the central bank to intervene in financial markets.
Personal income and Disposable Income
In these data, the total income of the population after deduction of taxes to the state is taken into account.
They are important because they are the basis for consumption and for personal savings within the economy. Personal consumption and spending account for about half to two-thirds of GDP in developed countries, which makes these indicators extremely important.
When people's personal incomes grow, chances are high that they will start spending more money inside the economy. When there is a shortage of personal income, it is very unlikely that people will have a desire to spend the little money they have on goods that are not necessary for survival.
Economists pay attention to the steady growth of real personal income. If it is too fast, it will cause a sharp increase in inflation. If it is too slow, it can lead to deflation, which is very bad for the economy (and for the positions of bankers of the central bank).
By the way, we will devote a separate article to inflation and deflation, as this is a very important topic. Don't be afraid, we've got it all covered!
Consumer and Personal Expenditure, Private Consumption
In this type of data, total expenses are measured. In other words, how much each person consumes on average.
They are important because they are a key component of GDP along with personal and disposable income, as they show how much money each person is ready to spend on goods and services at the moment – both necessary and just desired. Don't forget, spending is something very serious for developed countries.
Economists track the dynamics of changes in real interest rates in order to adjust their views on the economy. For example, if expenses grow by 6%, and prices rise by only 4%, then real expenses have increased by only 2%.
Positive and negative changes in spending on durable goods (for example, cars, washing machines, agricultural equipment) can be an early signal of changes in the economic situation. An increase in the number of purchases is regarded as a positive phenomenon, while a decrease in purchases is generally considered negative for the economy.
an overview of the rest of the economic data can be found in the next article.
all the best.
Cryptodollars Tether USDT - instructions for beginnersIn 2015, an unknown company, Tether Limited, issued its own token, undertaking to exchange it for real US dollars at a rate of 1 to 1. At that time, this crypto asset was profitable to use:
Cryptocurrency exchanges in order to avoid the requirements of the Regulators for the verification of traders depositing accounts in traditional currency (fiat);
American investors, so as not to pay taxes on every exchange of cryptocurrencies for fiat.
Traders can now safely use Tether USD without worrying about a possible scam. Moreover, USDT issuance tracking allows traders to see when big capital cryptocurrencies enter the market.
The release of any token is public information available through the blockchain explorer programs, whose statistics are analyzed by various specialized services. Notification about large tranches of Tether USD, as well as other cryptocurrencies, can be received, for example, through the notifications of the @Whale Alert channel.
The extent to which the USDT emission is related to the Bitcoin rate is demonstrated by the historical graph of stablecoin capitalization. So these tokens began to be called at the end of 2018, when the first competitors appeared, repeating the economic model of Tether.
Tether USD can be used to pay for goods, replenish bank cards, get a loan, or invest in DeFi services in order to receive interest on a deposit. Moreover, the USDT token is ideal for Forex traders to deposit and withdraw funds.
Choose Token and Wallet
Before replenishing an account or withdrawing a deposit in USDT cryptodollars, a trader needs to decide on the type of token format. Behind each of them is a blockchain, where the size of the commission is determined by miners who collect transactions into blocks.
The fees are floating, depending on the load and bandwidth of the network blocks, the amount of the transaction does not matter. A trader can transfer one dollar or a billion for the same amount of deductions to miners.
At the time of writing, the average translation costs are:
In the OMNI protocol - $28;
Ethereum blockchain - $12;
Blockchain Tron and Binance - about $1.
Tether, for its part, makes an equal bet on Ethereum and Tron, placing about $24 billion of USDT emission there. The Omni protocol is practically abandoned.
The list of wallets must be taken on the website of the developers of the cryptocurrency that the trader has chosen.
The crypto wallet has a seed phrase - a set of words that helps the user regain access to his deposit from any device. Knowing this phrase of 12 words, you can not be afraid of any force majeure, because the cryptocurrency is not stored in the wallet, but in the blockchain.
A seed phrase is a list of random words (12, 18, or 24 words) used to recover your funds in case you lose your password to your wallet application or the device on which your wallet is installed. The seed phrase is usually generated when you set up your crypto wallet
By the way, the first Tether USD transaction can only be seen in the browser; in order for this balance to be displayed in the wallet, USDT will have to be added manually, this feature is explained by thousands of types of digital currencies on the Ethereum blockchain.
Upon receipt of tokens from a broker, they can be withdrawn to any popular electronic wallet or bank card, if the account has:
ETH cryptocurrencies for the ERC-20 format;
TRX cryptocurrencies for the TRX-20 format.
The last very important point is the network commission. The purchase of ETH and TRX is necessary just to pay for it. USDT tokens, like any other asset in the ERC-20 format, cannot be withdrawn from the wallet without a fee to miners, which is charged in gas.
The only problem is that when exchanging USDT for fiat, the trader will have to pay a commission to the miners. Many wallets set it to the maximum bar. We check the average fee here and fix it manually in the wallet, this applies to the ERC-20 token. In the case of TRC, the commission is almost always quite low, up to $1.
Deposit in USDT
The account replenishment operation is no different from the above procedures. Having decided on the stablecoin format from the list supported by the forex broker, the trader must start by choosing and opening a crypto wallet.
Some beginners aim to simplify this process by sending USDT directly to the broker's address via an exchange. It is worth remembering that the broker requires the deposit address to match the withdrawal address, which in the case of an exchange will be random.
Similar problems will arise when trying to replenish a deposit in the Forex market directly from a cryptocurrency exchange. She also uses random addresses for output. Address permanence can only be guaranteed by these companies for accepting payments, not for withdrawals.
Having opened his own wallet, the trader must receive USDT on it, and then transfer it from his address to a brokerage account. The problem is that the last operation will require payment of gas, therefore, you will have to replenish your wallet in two cryptocurrencies - ETH (TRX) and USDT.
So, to work with Tether ERC-20, we first need to buy Ethereum, and then exchange part of Ethereum for Tether USDT.
Sincerely, R Linda!
IMPORTANT ABOUT PRICE ACTIONThe market is constantly in motion and constantly changing. Every new day is different from the previous one.
At some point, the market movement stops, the sideways movement begins and people start losing money because they do not know how to switch from one market structure to another.
At such moments, newcomers begin to doubt their strategy and blame it for losses, eventually abandoning it altogether.
Such actions do not lead to good results. If a trader cannot keep his composure during a loss streak, then the market will beat him every new week again and again.
At such moments, you should keep in mind the four truths related to Price Action and Forex trading. These truths can keep you afloat and keep you from going crazy.
1. Price Action is not a "system"
Price Action is not a complete trading "system".
This should not be forgotten.
You cannot mindlessly believe every Price Action signal that appears, as it seems to you, on the chart. You have to think and choose the best entry opportunities.
You should be careful, start trusting your intuition, which will start working correctly only when you get enough bumps, that is, gain experience.
2. Does Price Action work?
Price Action appeared back in the 18th century, and it worked then, it works now and will work in the future.
The thing is that Price Action is based on logical principles that work outside the market.
At the same time, do not forget about the losses that are inevitable. Price Action is not the holy Grail.
You must be disciplined, be able to correctly understand and use the signals that Price Action gives.
Even the best traders have unprofitable positions, while professionals do not allow losses to destroy the entire account. Moreover, profitable positions cover losses, after which there is still money for life!
3. Candles and Price Action
Many beginners, having studied the Price Action patterns a little, having learned the candlestick formations, run to trade and lose money.
Price Action is not only candle formations, the main strength of Price Action is reading the entire chart and understanding the situation, understanding how the price moved before, how it is moving now and what is likely to happen in the future.
You must learn to feel the mood of the market, not be afraid to look at the older timeframes, be able not to lose sight of the big picture.
It is the poet who advises trading on higher timeframes in order not to lose sight of the movement of the main trend.
4. Persistence in trading
Forex trading is not the easiest activity that requires you to improve yourself every day.
If you decide to really become a profitable trader, you will inevitably begin to develop the best in yourself and destroy the worst.
Trading will make you a disciplined, stressful person.
You will treat losses correctly so that they do not lead you astray.
You will take the time to plan not only your transactions in the market, but also your life in general.
You will have to start doing all this, because otherwise you will not be successful in this business.
Trading is a test of your stamina and mental capabilities.
YOU should not go crazy with losses and should not lose your head when making a profit.
You should not doubt your strategy at losses, you should analyze.
Without all of the above, trading can destroy you and your account.
Do work on mistakes, rest when you feel that you are losing control of the situation, develop and analyze removing harmful emotions away.
You have to treat trading as a real job – seriously and responsibly, and then you will stop losing and start getting.
Good luck!
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HOW TO use asymmetric compounding 🧐📈The pair in question and four winning trades allows me to cover a subject I've wanted to touch on.
That subject is asymmetric compounding.
Asymmetric compounding is a money management strategy that can accelerate the equity curve of an account.
But you need the right strategy and data available to back up using asymmetric compounding.
Higher the win rate the more asymmetric will work wonders on that equity curve.
In simple terms asymmetric compounding is best suited to strategies with higher win rates as you need consecutive wins to make it work.
The main reason for using this NZDUSD chart is the four winners in a row make it easier to explain the concept of asymmetric compounding.
You traders should know the full ins and outs of your own strategies and if this can be applied.
It's not just win rate also RR along with max losing and max winning runs need to be factored in.
For this example on the four winning trades I am explaining the concept basing it on risking 2% per trade on the initial trade.
As this strategy is a 1:2 risk reward strategy risking 2% sees us gain a profit of 4% on one winning trade.
This is where you can then use asymmetric compounding on your next trade.
Instead of risking 2% again you now risk the 4% gained from the previous trade on this trade.
If the trade goes on to win the 4% risked on that trade has just earned 8% in profit.
At this point you go back to risking 2% on the next trade until you have a win and then risk the 4% gain from that winning trade.
The chart shows four winning trades at 1:2 RR so lets test the concept in numbers.
If we was to risk 2% per trade on a £1000 starting capital account the results are as followed.
Trade one 2% risked 4% gained= £1040 capital.
Trade two 2% risked 4% gained= £1081.60 capital
Trade three 2% risked 4% gained= £1124.86 capital
Trade four 2% risked 4% gained= £1169.85 capital
Now if we apply asymmetric compounding to the same trade sequence staring back at original 2% risk after two winning trades
Trade one 2% risked 4% gained= £1040 capital.
Trade two 4% risked 8% gained= £1123.20 capital
Trade three 2% risked 4% gained= £1168.13 capital
Trade four 4% risked 8% gained= £1261.58 capital
Using asymmetric compounding on these four trades see a capital increase of £91.73 more than just risking a flat 2%.
Below is an example of using a 1:1 RR strategy risking 1% per trade. If trade is a winner then risk 2% on the next trade which is the profit and the risk from the previous trade. #
If that trade wins go back to the intial 1% risk then risk 2% again if that trade wins.
This is a great concept to grow small accounts or even pass funded challenges as with the trades shown on the idea chart you would pass most prop firm challenges in two trades using asymmetric compounding.
However I can't stress enough you as the trader need to know you own risk appetite for this.
You also need to factor in how good your win rates and how often your strategy has seen winning runs that would benefit this concept.
One way to found out is to back test and forward test your strategy to see how asymmetric compounding could work for you.
Thanks for taking time out your day to read over my idea.
Ill see you on the next one 👍
Darren
Making A Signal In Tradingview Pinescript In Under 20 MinutesHave you ever wanted to combine two technical analysis indicators into a single signal to find your own way of making profit? This video is a tutorial where I take two stock Tradingview Pinescript indicators and combine them into a signal that makes it easier for the user to spot with their eyes when an even occurs on a chart. By following along I hope the viewer can learn the basic process of repeating this for their own research!
Moving Average Cross Over StrategyWe start by creating a visual for when all moving averages are in order and across the 200 moving average . In this example, I have used a vertical line in the colour of our bias direction, Long(Green) , when this condition has been met. We now have an increased confidence by filtering out trade setups that do not meet our bias giving a higher probability and focus.
Levels of previous resistance give us a price that we can enter the market by turning into a new level of support . In this example I have highlighted this with a red arrow located on the left hand side.
Now we have a trading bias and a methodology to set price restrictions to enter the market, we can now trade only long positions and trade setups . In this example I have highlighted long opportunities that have been triggered with arrows in green located on the right hand side. Entry points can be executed on either the daily , 4hour or 1hour charts depending on risk and trading style preference. Please note - Lower time frames may generate more signals which presents more risk.
What is Head and shoulders pattern and how to trade with that?*The Head and Shoulders ( Bearish ) pattern is one of the most popular and best known price patterns in trading.
This is a very accurate trading signal if you know how to use it properly and flexibly.
*What is Head and Shoulders? How to identify and characterize
Head and Shoulders is the name of a special type of price pattern that usually appears at the end of uptrends. This is a signal of future downtrends.
It is called Head and Shoulders because the shape of this pattern on the price chart is similar to that of the human body including Left Shoulder, Head, and Right Shoulder.
The line connecting the two troughs of the shoulders is often called the neckline. In fact, this pattern is perfect when the Neckline is horizontal (the prices of the two lows are approximately the same).
How to trade with this:
ENTRY POINT : Right after the candlestick breaks out of the neckline (or at the Retesting the neckline )
STOP-LOSS : At the peak of the right shoulder.
TARGET : Usually, Head and Shoulders is a pattern for starting a downtrend. Therefore, adjust the first target to the height of the neckline to the top (H) of the pattern and adjust the next targets according to the past price and chart.
This is the academic shape of this pattern, in the future we will publish other types of head and shoulder patterns 📚 . Please follow our page to be informed as soon as the materials are published.
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Trader's DiaryHello everyone
Today we will talk about what most traders avoid and underestimate - Trader's Diary.
Traders believe that the Trader's Diary is a waste of time, but in fact the Trader's Diary directly affects the trader's income.
Why keep a trader's diary?
If you keep a diary honestly and impartially, over time you will gain a lot of statistics of inputs, outputs and emotions experienced when trading.
This is a useful database that will help identify weaknesses and recurring errors, helping to fix and not repeat them again.
What should I write in diary?
Date and time of the signal occurrence.
The chart at the moment of entering the market , for clarity, you can make notes justifying the actions of the trader. If the work is done on graphical analysis, then markup is needed.
The result of trading. Regardless of whether the trade is closed by take profit, stop or ahead of schedule manually, it is advisable to attach a chart.
Comment. The trader's thoughts on entering/exiting the market are briefly indicated here. It is advisable to record emotions, for example, "the signal complies with the rules, but there is a feeling that it is not worth entering" or "the graph has not reached the Fibo level a little, the volume has been reduced".
This is the necessary minimum.
You can also add the following items to the report:
Maximum drawdown as a percentage and in the deposit currency.
Volume.
The state of capital after the position is closed.
The duration of keeping the transaction open.
Losses due to swap, spread.
How not to keep a journal
The key violation of the rules when keeping a diary is a frivolous attitude towards it. If you keep a journal only to comply with a formality, then it will not be of any use. With this attitude, important information concerning psychology and emotions is guaranteed to be missed.
If a trader is lazy, does not accompany transactions with illustrations of the state of the market, forgets to make part of the transactions, the value of the report decreases.
Analysis of trade and your emotions at the entrance
When analyzing trading, the most difficult thing is to give your actions a sober assessment. If, for example, you put out a limit order in violation of the strategy rules, and this caused a loss, you do not need to explain your blunder by external factors.
That is why it is extremely important at the time of entry to indicate not only the technical characteristics of the transaction, but also emotions. Nobody will control the correctness of keeping a diary, you need to learn this yourself.
As for the analysis, after accumulating an array of statistics, first of all look for emotional losing trades. This is one of the most common mistakes of traders. I recommend starting the optimization of trading with this.
Resume
A trader's diary is a tool that indirectly affects the results of trading. It teaches you to work in a measured manner with a clear assessment of each entry point. Keeping a diary allows you to eliminate the emotional component from trading over time, and thereby improve results.
I recommend getting used to keeping a journal from the very beginning, entering information on all transactions into it. Regular analysis will show weaknesses in trading, it remains only to eliminate them and continue trading. To facilitate the task, you can use auxiliary services that collect an array of statistics in automatic mode.