ACCELERATION OF A SMALL DEPOSITToday I want to talk about a topic that every novice trader has to face.
Most beginner traders save up money to make the first deposit and very often this amount is too small for trading, but the broker gives you the opportunity to trade anyway, why is that?
The fact is that the smaller the deposit, the easier it is to lose them, and the broker knows this.
Therefore, for calm trading, you need an amount greater than $100 or $500.
The optimal amount to start trading is $1000
What is the danger of a small deposit?
Beginners can be anyone from a student to a businessman.
And very often the initial funds will be small, because the reason people come to the market is to make money!
A person invests $10, not because he is greedy, but because there are simply no more free funds.
At the same time, the trader is already dreaming of millions, and his head begins to spin from such thoughts.
As a result, deals are opened for $1, then for $2, and in the end all the money is lost.
The market does not bring quick profits.
It is also impossible to deposit the last money or money borrowed.
All this will only lead to the drain of the deposit.
1000$?
Why $1000 is considered the best start?
This question can be answered by the rules of money management.
Everyone remembers the rules of risk, let's say you decide not to risk more than 5% on each trade.
When trading intraday, the position size is 20-50 pp., that is, when trading micro-lots of 0.01, the risk per trade will be $2-$5. Such a risk is acceptable for a $100 account, since then it will be 5%.
When trading on daily timeframes, the average risk is even higher: 50-100 pp. (5-10 pp.). In this case, the account must be at least $200. As you can see, money management clearly indicates the minimum deposit size.
This is when trading micro-lots.
As a rule, traders use standard lots because they want to make quick money and it is very risky.
Therefore, you should not start trading with $10 or $200.
It is better to save and collect the required amount, or at least $500, and then it will be easier to trade.
But what if you can't wait?
How to disperse the deposit?
There are a couple of rules:
A trader must have a working trading strategy that has proven itself well on a demo account and on a real account;
Comply with risk management rules;
Provide a deposit amount of $200-$400.
Subject to these conditions, you can “softly” disperse the deposit.
Overclocking
With a quick acceleration of the deposit, the risks increase, you must understand this.
Here are three principles that make it possible:
The risk per trade is set higher than in the classic MM, and can reach 10%;
If the trade is unprofitable, the risks are not doubled;
When the deposit is broken up to the set limit (for example, from $200 to $500), the trader returns to the previous risk of 5% and trades for several months in compliance with Money Management rules. Then you can repeat the "acceleration".
pyramiding
A popular way to accelerate a deposit is Pyramiding, the meaning of which is to add positions.
Here's how it goes:
You determine the main trend on the daily timeframe and open a position following the trend.
Then wait for another signal indicating the continuation of the trend.
If there is a signal, open another position along the trend. The protective stop-loss order of the first order is transferred to the opening level of the second order, that is, to breakeven.
The size of the take profit on the second trade should be small, because the trend can change direction at any time.
It is important to remember that this strategy only works if there is a trend, so a flat or correction should be avoided.
Outcome
Trading this way is very risky.
The best way is to raise an amount equal to or greater than $1,000.
Then trading will become less dangerous for you, since you can use the standard money management rules.
Before dispersing the deposit, you must set yourself a goal, after reaching which, be ready to use the standard risk rules.
Big risks are rewarded, but even they need to be taken with intelligence and control.
Good luck!
Tutorial
DROP IN TRADINGHello!
Today I want to talk about drawdown in trading.
This topic is very important because it is directly related to the possible loss of all capital.
What is a drawdown?
When trading, you can make profits as well as take losses.
When you lose too much and the account decreases significantly, this is called a drawdown.
Losses in trading are normal and should not be feared.
But you should not lose too much, a minus of 15-20% is considered a moderate minus value, and these losses must be controlled.
Drawdown (DrawDown, DD, drawdown) in the foreign exchange market is a temporary decrease in funds in the trading account as a result of opening a losing trade.
In simple words, a drawdown is a trader's floating or real loss.
Drawdown types
In the Forex currency market, it is customary to classify the following types of drawdown:
The current drawdown is a temporary drawdown associated with an open position, which is now in the red.
The size of the initial deposit does not change until the position is closed.
As a result, the position itself can be closed even in a plus, but if the position goes into a minus, you should think about the rules of money-management.
Because a position not closed in time may end up with a margin call.
A fixed drawdown is a position closed with a loss.
This type of drawdown negatively affects the size of the deposit, reducing it.
If money management is not used correctly, such transactions can significantly reduce your deposit, which is not recommended.
Maximum drawdown - the maximum value of deposit losses for the entire trading period.
It is calculated each time from the previous maximum deposit amount, and the largest value is selected.
For example, there were three big minuses on the account: $300 with a $1000 deposit, $450 with a $2000 deposit and $200 with a $2500 deposit. The maximum drawdown here will be $450.
Relative drawdown - the maximum decrease in the account relative to the initial deposit, expressed as a percentage.
It is often used when analyzing a trading strategy in order to understand after what losses a trader should think about changing the strategy.
For example, if the relative drawdown is 20%, then with an initial deposit of $1000, the speculator will understand that it is necessary to close deals and modify tactics when the current drawdown reaches $200.
The absolute drawdown shows how much the balance has decreased relative to the initial value. These data are similar to the relative drawdown, but are expressed in the deposit currency.
Why analyze losses?
Each trader should know how much he is ready to lose and at what value he needs to change the strategy and start trading a little differently.
The percentage of allowed drawdown is different for each trader, conservative traders try to minimize the maximum drawdown, more aggressive traders take risks much more often and in large volumes.
Large companies keep the maximum loss in the region of 15-20%.
Optimal drawdown size
The optimal drawdown size varies depending on many factors: the type of strategy, the amount of the deposit, the psychology of the trader, the timeframe, and so on.
Drawdown can be divided into three types:
A drawdown of 15-20% is working and quite normal. It can be restored, and it does not make strong adjustments to the trading strategy.
A drawdown of 21-35% is a dangerous level of losses that will require a reduction in the volume of the trade and recovery can be difficult. Closer to the 30% mark, it is important to think about modifying the trading strategy and review it for errors in the risk management system.
A drawdown of 36-55% is an actual harbinger of a loss of a deposit. It is better to close orders and think about what led to such a drawdown, which was not closed forcibly earlier.
Drawdown reduction
Setting a stop loss - and its size should not exceed 5% of the total amount on the trader's account.
Optimal leverage - the use of a large amount of leverage can lead not only to drawdowns, but also to draining the trader's deposit to almost zero.
Refraining from trading in an unstable market - very often a trader, observing even the first two conditions, still manages to lose almost half of his own funds during one session. Therefore, if you have made several unsuccessful transactions in a row, then it is better to give up trading for today and do something else.
Correct assessment of probable profit - one should not be greedy when placing a take profit, its size should always correspond to the market dynamics.
conclusions
Every trader who wants to consistently earn money in the market must understand how much he is ready to lose, while the trader must do everything not to lose all his capital.
You can lose 15% per month and it will not be scary for a trader who follows a trading strategy, money management and monitor losses.
As a result, such a trader can return the lost next month.
But those who do not follow these rules, do not think about a drawdown, do not know how much they are ready to lose and how much they cannot lose, as a result, everyone loses.
Losses are inevitable, but don't let the market take everything.
Good luck!
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TRADING MYTHSHello traders!
There is a lot of information about trading on the Internet and it is sometimes difficult to understand what is true and what is fiction.
Today we will try to sort out the most popular myths and understand what is really true and what is not.
Work without rest
You have to work hard, but don't overdo it.
If you watch charts 24/7 or study hundreds of systems, you will simply go crazy.
There will be a mess in your head, and most importantly, you will be tired.
Improve your skills and discipline, keep a trading journal and analyze trades, and don't forget to rest.
It's a matter of discipline
Discipline is a very important skill for a trader.
Through discipline, you can control your emotions and follow the rules.
But do not think that one discipline is enough to be a profitable trader.
If you are losing money over and over again, it may be because of your trading strategy.
Analyze your trading and find your style.
Point of entry
The entry point is very important when making a new trade.
The better the entry point, the less the price will go against you if you have analyzed everything correctly.
However, there are other factors that play an important role in trading: position size, stop loss, trade management, etc.
The entry point is just a part of the whole work.
Did you know that even with random entry points, you can still be profitable if you think about stop losses, position size, and trade management?
Profitability
Trading is not a one day job.
And do not expect that you will take a huge profit in an hour.
The main task is to be profitable at a distance.
Don't run for quick profits.
Remember that the more positions you open, the more likely you are to lose.
Engage in consistent profits that are different for different trading styles.
For scalpers, consistent returns mean making a profit every quarter. For traders who trade daily charts, consistent returns will mean making a year's worth of profits.
Determine the value of constant return for yourself and follow the plan.
Trading is a risk
Every day carries a variety of risks.
You run the risk of being hit by a car or having an accident.
But after a few driving lessons, the risk of getting into an accident decreases.
It's the same with trading.
Over time, you will become more experienced and will become better versed in trading, thereby reducing the risks.
Everything in life comes with some risk, and your job is to keep all possible risks to a minimum.
Leverage
There are a lot of advertisements on the Internet for brokers who offer crazy leverage.
Brokers say that you can make 100% profit from one position, but they don't say that you can lose everything.
Leverage in inexperienced hands will result in the loss of the entire account.
Always remember that leverage is a double-edged sword. It can increase both your gains and your losses.
Grail
Everyone wants to find it!
But he is not.
The Grail does not exist, and professional traders do not have any secret.
To be profitable you must have experience, knowledge and discipline.
This is what distinguishes professionals from beginners.
You can make $100,000 out of $1000
You often see ads that say you can make $100,000 out of $1,000.
It is unlikely that there will be at least one newcomer who is able to do this.
Seeing such an advertisement, beginners think that it is possible to do it in one transaction.
In trading, you need to have a lot of money to earn a lot. If you have a small initial capital, then you will not be able to earn a million dollars in the short term.
In the early stages, think about how not to lose capital, and only when you learn this, you will understand how to make a profit consistently.
Where will the market go?
In the beginning, every trader wants to know exactly where the price will go.
Essentially, it means knowing the future, which is impossible.
No need to try to predict the future, in trading you will earn thanks to probabilities.
You should study this topic and understand that you don't have to be right on every trade.
You can be wrong more than half the time in determining future price action and still be profitable.
It is enough not to lose more than you earn.
Cut your losses and let your profits run.
Conclusion
The world is full of trading myths.
There are gigabytes of information around and it is very difficult to understand what is true and what is fiction, what is really useful and what is not.
Study the market, but don't believe everything you read.
Listen to the best, but don't forget to think with your own head .
AN EXAMPLE ON TRADING "DOWNTREND" USING HEIKEN ASHI + EMAsThis is meant as a note to learn about using simple trend trades using heiken ashi candle and 10/30 EMAs.
Notes:
1. Preferably watch a basic rules of Heiken Ashi Candle shapes.
2. Why Heiken Ashi is used? Less Noise, no reversal pattern, purely identification of trend and EMAs.
3. This demonstration using Zil/USDT is used as an "EXAMPLE" in a downtrend scenarios. (If you want to see how the uptrend works comment below).
4. Please DO your own research before using this strategy as this is not financial advice.
HOW TO TRADE PULLBACKSHello everyone!
Today I want to discuss pullback trading with you.
You may have come across such a situation when you were waiting for a pullback to enter the market, but the price did not stop and went further.
In the place where you expected the end of the rollback, there was a breakdown, and you did not receive an entry point.
Something went wrong?
Trend
Trend is our friend!
The most famous and most important rule.
At the beginning of any market analysis there must be a trend definition.
If you want to trade pullbacks correctly, you must determine the direction of the trend.
If you are trading on the hourly chart, you must determine the direction of the trend on the daily chart and wait for the right situation on your chart, while trading, of course, with the trend.
There must be a trend in the market in order to trade on a pullback.
Trend types
Trends are different, of different strengths.
They can be divided into three types:
1. When the price bounces off the 20MA and stays higher, we say the market is in a STRONG TREND.
2. The price bounces and stays above the 50MA - GENERAL TREND.
3. The price reaches and bounces from the 200MA - WEAK TREND.
Knowing these types of trend and being able to understand the movement will help us enter the market at the right point.
Point of entry
The entry points will be the areas around the MA lines.
Here it is worth focusing on the word REGION.
You must understand that the price can go below or above the MA and only then turn around, be prepared for this.
Entry on a strong trend
In a strong trend, the price stays above the 20MA.
At the same time, you need to remember that with a strong trend, rollbacks are not deep.
This means that finding the entry point will not be so easy.
But you can open a position after the breakdown of the last maximum.
Entry on a regular trend
In a normal trend, the price makes deeper pullbacks.
The price is testing the 50MA, while the previous resistance may become support.
These are the moments we are looking for to enter.
In such zones, we will wait for a price reversal candlestick pattern to enter.
Entry on a weak trend
In a weak trend, pullbacks are even deeper than in a normal trend.
The price makes a strong pullback, reaching 200MA.
When the price of the zone is reached, we are waiting for confirmation - a candlestick formation.
Closing positions
Closing a position is just as important as opening it.
The main signals for closing will be the price movement beyond the MA line.
For example, in a market with a strong trend, the price may go a little lower than 20MA, which is not critical yet, but it makes you be more careful.
It is worth paying attention to the support level, which should not be broken by the price, but if the price still breaks through the level, then the position must be closed.
With a weak trend, it is worth remembering that pullbacks can be deeper and the price will go beyond 50MA.
You must be prepared for this.
Watch for a support level that should not be broken.
With a weak trend, holding a position is the most difficult.
The price will make strong pullbacks, which will eventually force you to close the trade.
Sometimes the price, having reached the desired zone, does not bounce right away.
Consolidation begins and if you see such a situation, the best entry option would be to exit the consolidation zone.
You must have a plan for every occasion.
conclusions
Trading with the trend is the most profitable business.
You must be able to identify the trend on the higher timeframe and, importantly, be able to wait for the right situation on your timeframe.
The market cannot be predicted with 100% certainty, so use stops and keep an eye on support and resistance levels.
Good luck!
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DOGEUSD: Calculating the next move using Fibonacci (Education)Hey traders! I wanted to post a video about how to use the Fibonacci retracement and extension tool to help you with calculating your own analysis as well as give you mine on Dogecoin. I really hope this helps you out if it does please let me know in the comments and like the video.
Let me know if there's anything else you would like to learn about. If I know it I will share my knowledge. Thanks and I'll catch ya later.
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Trendline broken & once weekly low is broken.
Shorts are most likely due to the trend break, market structure & previous price action.
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CONQUER YOUR EMOTIONSHello everyone
Today I want to talk about a very important topic in trading – emotions.
Emotions accompany us in trading from beginning to end: when we open a position, while we hold and when we close.
Our psychological state is constantly being tested.
All this leads to constant mistakes and loss of money.
But how to avoid all this?
The main reason
Think about what is the main reason for your emotional swings?
It may seem strange, but the main reason for emotional mistakes is the continuous observation of the price chart.
You constantly look at the chart, watch every tick, the price changes its direction every second, you overwork and begin to doubt the correctness of your forecast.
At the same time, it is worth recalling that people like to watch: movies, magazines, books.
We are constantly looking at something and looking for something new.
Forex is interesting because there is money there.
When a position is open, traders are happy to follow every price movement.
And when the position is not open, what do you do?
That's right, you don't look, because looking at the market is just so boring.
If the position is open, it is difficult to resist and not look at the chart.
What is the reason for the shaky psychological state of the trader?
Your drug
Constant monitoring of the price leads to addiction.
You get tired, the exhausting observation of how profit comes and goes, leads to big mistakes.
Continuous emotional roller coasters kill the desire to trade in us and at some point, on a subconscious level, you want to lose everything just to get away from the monitor.
Familiar?
How to overcome emotions?
There are many different ways, today we will look at three that will help you avoid emotional overload.
1. Use a higher timeframe
If you trade on minute charts and experience problems with emotions and fatigue, you should switch to an older timeframe.
If you start trading, for example, on a daily chart, there will be no need to look at the chart every minute, because the price does not move so fast.
The daily or 4-hour schedule does not change so often and it will be enough for you to look at the chart once or twice a day.
Thus, you will remove from the equation the constant monitoring of the schedule, which leads to fatigue.
You will have fewer mistakes, which means more profit.
2. Daily goals
A great way to reduce emotional pressure is to set goals.
The point is that you set yourself a certain profit and loss goal every day, and when you reach one of the indicators, trading for you stops today.
You can set yourself a profit and loss goal, for example, of 50 points.
As soon as you earn or lose 50 points, you go to rest until the next day.
This is a great way, and it will definitely help to avoid over-trading.
But not everyone can force themselves to leave, especially after losing money.
Follow the strategy, otherwise you will be pursued by losses.
3. Lot reduction
For many, this method may seem strange.
After all, everyone thinks only about profit and how to get it quickly.
The market is a dangerous place and there is no need to hurry here.
Reduce the position by 5 times and you will see the difference in your trading.
You will stop making mistakes, you will follow the strategy.
But why?
The problem is that when trading large lots, the trader thinks only about money, forgets about risks and rules. This is how the trader drains the account.
When trading small volumes, your brain will be free from thoughts of quick profit.
YOU will become more reasonable and attentive.
Results
Emotions will not go away and the market will always test you.
Strong emotional swings make you make mistakes and lose money.
Use the methods listed above and control over emotions will come, the results will improve.
May peace come with you!
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Explaining Pine Script keywords: 'var' and 'nz' Life is about learning, but frequently these things seems difficult if not impossible.
When you don't know anything about a certain subject, it can be daunting, but when you know plenty of it, it is easy!
Coding/scripting can be very daunting, and sometimes difficult to overcome 'basic' things.
It is perfectly normal that some 'basic' stuff are very difficult to grasp in the beginning
(and the 'beginning' can take longer then you would think)
With this tutorial I want to make it a bit easier to get to know certain keywords like 'var' and 'nz'
Besides these links
var
www.tradingview.com
www.tradingview.com
nz
www.tradingview.com
www.tradingview.com
I wanted to add a bit of extra help, making it easier to understand the concepts of 'var' and 'nz'
The following 2 scripts are best used on a Monthly Timeframe with a Ticker that exists longer then 2 years (example Bitcoin)
After you've loading the script on your chart, open the console so you can read and follow the instructions and explanation in the script.
var
nz
www.tradingview.com
In this way I hope I can facilitate the comprehension of these keywords!
In the future I intend to make more tutorials regarding pivot points, array's, loops, ...
Cheers!
A: How to get to be the best?
B: Make no mistakes
A: how do I make sure I don't make mistakes?
B: By learning
A: How do I learn?
B: By making mistakes
XAUUSD (Gold) - My Post NFP outlookHey Trader,
please see my Video Idea on Gold, where i explain in detail how I catched my last two winning trades. Also I go through the process in how to use Fibonacci Ratios properly and calculate possible price targets based on the Elliot Wave Theory.
Please leave a like and a comment.
This is no financial advice.
RT
MY FIB SPEED RESISTANCE FAN TRADING STRAT : )
Hi! I'm xtekky and this is my tutorial on how to use the Fibonacci speed retracement tool- I used Apple (AAPL) as an example to display the tutorial.
Steps:
(1) Open the fib retracement section on the left bar and select the " Fib Speed Retracement Fan"
(2) According to your trading style, select the timeframe I indicated in the chart - to begin with - you can then choose the timeframe you are most comfortable with.
(2) Define the begin of an uptrend (after last retracement or reversal) and place your first point
(3) Define the end of the uptrend (after last retracement or reversal) and place your second point - if there isn't any recent retracements / reversals, you can take previous ones or the highest
recent value
(4) Define the most relevant percentage (38.2% on this chart) but it may as well be another level - note that fib levels 38.2% and 61.8% are often the most relevant ones
(5) Let the stock / crypto test the level once or twice to make sure it holds, you can of course jump in directly if you are confident.
(6) Take Longs and Shorts in the "Channel"
Advanced:
(7) Use momentum reversals (Squeeze Momentum from @LazyBear is the best indicator for me) to define more precisely when to jump in - note that the price doesn't always trade in the channel, there are some false breakouts and/or the price sometimes reverses a bit further.
(8) Use volume support / resistance zones
(9) Include Imbalances in the prices (If the Crypto/Stock you trade has a high volatility/manipulation rate)
If you want more complex tutorial, you can see a more detailed vid on the Ytb profile linked to this Tradingview account
Disclaimers:
!! This is not an investment advice and you shouldn't use this technique alone !!
!! Never invest/trade with more money than you can afford to loose !!
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That's pretty much it! don't forget to ask or DM if you have any questions!
If you want to follow me on this long journey ahead of us, you can support me by subbing and liking the post !
-Credits to xtekky-
Bites Of Trading Knowledge For New TOP Traders #8 (short read)Bites Of Trading Knowledge For New TOP Traders #8
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What is a Digital Asset Wallet? –
A Digital Asset Wallet is a technology-based tool used to interact with a blockchain network. There are two types of wallets commonly grouped as software and hardware wallets. Alternatively, depending on their working mechanisms, they may also be referred to as “hot” or “cold” wallets.
Digital asset wallets generate the necessary information to send and receive digital tokens (“tokens”) via blockchain transactions. Significant information contained in the wallet includes an “address”, an alphanumeric identifier that is generated based on the public and private keys. It is a specific location on the blockchain to which tokens can be sent to and it may be publicly shared with others.
The private key should not be shared as it gives access to tokens held by the user, regardless of the type of wallet used.
Digital assets essentially never leave the blockchain as they are just transferred from one address to another within the blockchain network.
What is the difference between a “Hot” and “Cold” Wallet? –
Digital asset wallets may be defined as “hot”, “warm” or “cold,” according to their working mechanisms or the way they operate.
A hot wallet is any wallet that is continuously connected to the Internet. These wallets are easy to set up and enable funds to be readily accessible, making them convenient for users to transact. Centralized finance exchanges (CeFi) tend to provide their users with wallet technology to access their accounts, whereas decentralized finance exchanges and applications (DeFi) would require users to obtain a third-party wallet technology provider that allows them to connect to DeFi services.
Cold wallets are not connected to the Internet and use a physical medium to store information offline, such as private keys, making them resistant to online hacking attempts. While less convenient, cold wallets serve as a safer storage option.
RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR CORPORATES AND INDIVIDUAL INVESTORS –
Portfolio Focused on Global Macro Strategies –
Global macro strategies are used by funds to base their holdings on their overall economic and geopolitical analysis of various countries. Holdings may include long and short positions in various equity, fixed income, currency, commodities, and futures markets.
These funds take longer-term directional views of markets and may not always hedge their positions, but could actively manage their fund to take advantage of what they see as short-term moves opposite to their main view.
An individual investor with a long-term view of Brent crude oil who maintains long dated futures positions could consider using front or near month Mini Brent Crude Futures to actively take advantage of shorter-term retracements to certain price levels.
TRADDICTIV · Research Team
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Disclaimer:
We do not provide investment advice, nor provide any personalized investment recommendations and/or advice in making a decision to trade. Before you start trading, please make sure you have considered your entire financial situation, including financial commitments and you understand that trading is highly speculative and that you could sustain significant losses.
SECRETS OF PROFITABLE DAY TRADING. №2.
Continuation of the first part.
SECRET 6 - High Time Frames
Watch the situation on high timeframes.
Watch out for high time frame trends.
Often, this is how beginners open positions against the trend, do not follow higher timeframes.
At the same time, there are situations when a correction has begun on a smaller timeframe, which is not yet visible on a higher timeframe.
Such situations can be traded, but you should be very careful.
SECRET 7 - Daily drawdown
You should limit your losses per day.
Choose for yourself a suitable value for losses and profits, upon reaching which, you will stop trading that day.
If you decide that your daily drawdown is $100, this means that if you get a loss of $100, you will stop trading that day and do not make stupid trades in the hope of winning back.
Hope for wagering - always leads to the drain of deposits from beginners.
Control emotions and losses.
SECRET 8 - Trading Sessions
A day trader wants to make a quick profit and get out of the market, so it's important to keep an eye on the trading sessions and know when the market is most active.
The European session, intersecting with the American one, creates the most volatile time on the market.
At this time, the market moves faster, which will give you the opportunity to earn quickly.
But do not forget about the risks, such volatility can bring losses just as quickly.
It is worth remembering that the end of the Asian session and the beginning of the European one is a great time for reversal setups.
SECRET 9 - Daily Volatility
Each pair has its own daily volatility.
And, if you know this value, it will be easier for you to understand when the movement potential is likely to be exhausted.
These values can be found on the Internet for each pair.
SECRET 10 - Carrying positions through the night
Very often, beginners make this mistake - they transfer positions to the next day.
Do not forget that you opened on an intraday setup, that is, this setup most likely will not work the very next day.
Tomorrow, and maybe even at night, the market will behave differently, go against you and reach your stop.
Don't go against your strategy, follow its rules.
conclusions
Day trading is not easy, but it can be learned.
In addition, it is very profitable.
Good for overclocking a small account.
But don't forget the rules.
Don't go against the market, follow the strategy.
Good luck!
FEW SIMPLE TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR TRADING PERFORMANCEToday we prepared for you few simple tips that may help you improve your trading performance.
Please feel welcome to share your own tips in the comment section.
Educate yourself.
No trader can become successful without spending plenty of time studying charts, fundamentals and technicals. Nowadays, there are plenty of financial gurus and trading courses which claim to offer knowledge that will transform you into a professional trader in just a short amount of time. Unfortunately, most of these services offer only shallow information that has no use in the real trading world. In our opinion, literature written by renowned traders and economists offer more profound knowledge and usually at better cost.
Analyze your trades and strategies.
Analyzing your past trades and strategies can help you learn from your mistakes. Additionally, it can help you recognize what you did correctly and what works for you.
Do not trade without a proper trading plan.
Each trade should have a proper trading plan. This plan should at least consist of entry/exit points and risk/reward evaluation. However, creating different scenarios for each trade can help you navigate the market even better.
Evaluate your risk/reward associated with each trade.
Each trade has a risk/reward ratio tied to it. Generally, a risk/reward ratio of 1:3 or more is preferable.
Do not chase the market when you are not sure where it is headed next.
There are times when the market is very volatile and experiences swings from side to side. Often, in such times, a trader may be unable to tell where the market is headed next. On such occasions it is usually better to take a step back and not to trade. This can help avoid loss of capital due to whipsaws.
Take a time off after the winning streak.
Winning streaks often result in confidence being gained by a trader. However, many traders tend to get overconfident which usually leads to loss of capital that has been amassed through the winning streak. Therefore, it is usually better to take some time off trading after substantial gains were made.
Take a break from trading after the losing streak.
Losing streak can negatively affect a trader's decision making. It can often result in loss of confidence and a needy feeling to make money back. However, a trader should resist these urges and take some break from trading. This is mainly because if a trader does not have confidence, it is much harder to execute trade properly.
Do not overtrade.
Sometimes there are no good trading opportunities. In such times it is usually better to take the role of market observer instead of trying to make money at any cost.
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Two Types of Elliot Wave CorrectionsWhen it comes to Elliot Wave Theory, we know of two different correction patterns .
On the left you can see the classic correction, which is less common in real market situations. On the other hand, the flat correction (right) occurs more frequently in the market, since modern price action is often characterized by fakeouts . In this case, a fakeout looks like a wave B making a new high above wave A. In most cases, traders would open a trade here due to a structural break, which then runs against them (bull or bear trap).
In the following table you can see how the respective correction patterns differ from each other and what you need to pay attention to.
It is very important that you learn how to use Fibonacci tools correctly so that you can calculate the wavelength properly. Maybe I'll do a separate educational post on the proper use of those tools in future.
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2 Types of Flags / Trading Range and Channels as FlagsWe have two flags in trading:
First: Horizontal flags (Trading Range). These flags are the strongest type of flag. Horizontal flags indicate that the opposite side of the trend is incapable of creating a highs/lows opposite trend.
Second: Flag with minor highs/lows. This type of flag is weaker than the first one. The opposite side of the trend was able to create the opposite highs/lows (Minor highs/lows).
Flags Tips:
1) Before trading with flags, always check out the trend before them. Trends must be strong so the possibility of flag breakout increases.
2) After checking the trend before flag, check out the candles within flags. Less than 20 bars in Horizontal flags is acceptable but more than 20 bars make the market Neutral with 50-50 chance of breakout. Also in flags with minor highs/lows you have to check the latest major high/low and the opposite side must not reach that major high/low otherwise trend may be reversed.
According to the points mentioned about flags, we examine the bitcoin chart:
If we zoom out on the chart, we see a large trading range that we have already had a strong uptrend. This range is an ascending flag but has more than 20 candelabra, which indicates that both sides of the market are active.
Within this range, a tight downtrend channel has formed over the past few weeks. It is true that we do not have a downtrend before this channel, but we consider it an ascending flag and expect it to break upwards.
DEFINE YOUR LEVELHello to all!
Let's talk about what levels of becoming a trader are.
LEVEL #1: Unconscious Incompetence
When a beginner enters the forex market for the first time, he thinks that it will be easy to make money.
He has heard many beautiful stories and is now ready for you to go into battle.
The price is going up! So it's time to buy.
These first steps of an incompetent trader lead to disaster: usually a loss of the deposit.
It can only be worse if the trader manages to earn something and starts to think that he understands the market.
Over time, these traders lose everything.
After a series of mistakes and losses, comes the realization of one's incompetence and the desire to become better.
LEVEL #2: Conscious Incompetence
At this level, the trader realizes that he lacks knowledge and the trader begins to study and seek…
A trader looks for the Grail, buys "super profitable" indicators, learns trading methods and changes them every week without understanding.
A trader experiments with indicators, Fibonacci lines, each new figure of technical analysis seems to be the one that will lead to success.
The trader is looking for a bottom, an ideal entry point in the market and loses money again.
This level can last for several months or even years.
The trader will study, search, be disappointed every day.
It is at this stage that most of the players leave, who do not believe that it is possible to make money on the market.
LEVEL #3: “Eureka!”
At the end of the second level, the trader begins to understand that it is not a matter of strategy, but of psychology.
The trader begins to realize his mistakes and realize that he was succumbing to emotions that were blinding.
The trader begins to study books on psychology and find his mistakes on the pages.
At some point comes the realization that the future movement of the market is impossible to predict.
The trader chooses a strategy that suits him and determines the risks for himself, trading becomes easier.
Negative transactions do not upset, because the trader understands that the strategy works and sooner or later the trader will take his toll, you just need to act according to the strategy.
A trader has learned to manage risk and learn the discipline to follow a strategy clearly.
LEVEL #4: Conscious Competence
A trader opens trades when the system gives a signal.
A trader easily closes losing positions when he realizes that the market is moving against him.
The trader allows profitable trades to grow, and cuts unprofitable trades.
Most likely at this stage, the trader will trade at zero, learn not to lose money, understand how the market works.
Losses do not bother, but the trader allows profits to grow, and this can continue for about a year.
LEVEL #5: Unconscious Competence
Trading is easy and unconscious.
The trader, as if on autopilot, opens and closes transactions and does not feel emotional swings.
The trader mastered his emotions.
100 pips of profit don't turn the trader's head like before.
Trading becomes work.
The trader does not stop developing and analyzes each trade in order to improve the system.
And the trader likes all this, because it is still a very exciting journey, which now brings money to life.
Conclusion
Trading is not easy, but it can be learned.
It should be understood that the main enemy in the market is your emotions.
Do not lose control over yourself, study, analyze, follow the strategy and then you will succeed.
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BTC DAILY POST (1/3) XABCD PATTERNShere are the XABCD Patterns I found on the bitcoin chart : )
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SECRETS OF PROFITABLE DAY TRADING. №1. Hello everyone!
Today we will discuss a very important topic - intraday trading .
Intraday trading is considered not an easy task, but quite profitable.
There are a few secrets that every trader should know about.
These secrets will greatly improve your trading and relieve you of unnecessary stress.
SECRET 1 - Don't trade below H1
During the day, the trader uses setups that will often give false signals on small timeframes, which will make trading nervous and unprofitable.
On H1 timeframes and above, setups are processed much better and there will not be as many false signals as on small timeframes.
The higher the timeframe, the stronger the setups formed on it.
SECRET 2 - Don't make too many trades
Even if you think that intraday trading involves a large number of transactions, this does not mean that you need to open transactions often.
Each trade should be entered after the setup signal , don't open trades just because you feel like it.
Look for clear signals, like in the books.
Wait, don't rush.
SECRET 3 - Number of tools
Day trading involves many quick decisions from the trader.
If you follow 30 pairs at once, you will not be able to clearly analyze the market and will not be able to make the right decisions.
There are enough deals inside the day, so keep an eye on 3 pairs , no more.
For beginners and it will be a lot, start with one pair and as you get better, add more charts.
Don't make it difficult for yourself, it's not easy.
SECRET 4 - Risks
The old risk rule still works and works well.
Do not risk more than 1% of your capital on each trade.
This rule applies most to beginners.
Experienced traders can deviate from this rule and risk a little more.
But this applies to experienced traders and even they should not risk 50% of the capital.
It's too much.
SECRET 5 - News
News has always influenced and will influence the market.
If the news is not so scary for high timeframes, then for smaller ones it can become a big loss.
Do not trade half an hour before the release of important news.
This is a dangerous time when the market can go either way very quickly, stopping your position.
Don't take risks.
Good luck!
End of the first part.
Indexes - What are they and how do they work?Index tracks performance of multiple assets that are grouped together. One of the first people to introduce the concept of indexing were Charles Dow and Edward Jones when they created the Dow Jones index in 1896. This concept allows for an easy tracking of performance of any particular sector within the economy. For example, the Nasdaq 100 index tracks performance of hundred biggest tech companies in the U.S.; similarly, the Russell 3000 index tracks three thousand largest companies in the United States. These indexes contain U.S. securities which account for over 90% of U.S. corporate equity; therefore, analyzing an index provides an investor with information about the overall health of the economy or particular sector.
Diversification
Generally, investing in indexes is associated with lower risk than investing in stocks. This is because indexes are structured in such a way that they diversify risk by tracking performance of multiple assets rather than by tracking performance of one single asset. For example, if an investor's portfolio consists of shares of a single stock company and the value of those shares drops, then it directly affects the portfolio in a negative way. However, if an investor owns an index tracking performance of 10 companies instead of a one stock title, then the investor's risk is diversified among ten companies instead of one single company. Therefore, an index tends to perform well as long as the majority of its components perform well. Similarly, when the majority of companies incorporated within an index perform poorly then the index tends to reflect it.
Illustration 1.01
Illustration above depicts the monthly chart of Hang Seng Index (Ticker: HSI). It is observable that the index performed well in the long-term. Though, massive drops in the index are observable too in 1997, 2000, 2007, 2015 and 2018.
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Value of the index and weight distribution
The value of an index is dependent on its underlying holdings; further, it can be based on the price, market-cap or any other metric related to these assets. There are various methods on how to weight an index which plays an important role in how it performs. For example, in an unweighted index all its components have equal significance, regardless of their size. However, in a market-cap weighted index these components hold significance that is proportional to the size of their market-cap. Therefore, a volatile move in a big company would have a bigger impact on the overall performance of an index as opposed to the volatile move in a small company. Most indexes are price-weighted and market-cap weighted.
Indexes as financial assets
Generally, indexes tend to move in trends and produce good results over a long-term period. Index investing is preferable for inexperienced and passive investors because it tends to outperform active management in the long run. Additionally, it takes off psychological pressure that is associated with an actively managed portfolio while providing more free time to an investor. Exposure to an index can be gained by investing in index futures, options, CFDs, ETFs and other derivatives.
Major indexes include:
Dow Jones Industrial Average - thirty large U.S. companies that trade on the NYSE and NASDAQ.
Nasdaq 100 - hundred biggest tech U.S. companies that are publicly traded.
Standard & Poor 500 - five hundred biggest companies in the U.S. that are publicly traded.
Russell 2000 - two thousand smaller companies that comprise the Russel 3000 index.
Russell 3000 - three thousand biggest companies in the U.S. that are publicly traded.
DAX 40 - forty biggest German companies that trade on the Frankfurt Exchange.
Hang Seng Index - sixty biggest companies that trade on the Hong Kong Exchange.
Seasonality and trends
Indexes tend to move in cyclical trends and less often in trading ranges. They are less prone to the effects of calendar and industrial seasonality when compared to stocks and commodities.
Change in components
Since their inception many indexes have changed the composition of their underlying assets. For example, the Dow Jones Industrial Index started as Dow Jones Transportation Average in 1896 and consisted of only twelve companies. These companies operated mainly in railroads, cotton, tobacco, gas and oil sectors. However, eventually new companies were added to the index until it reached the total number of thirty companies in 1928. Since then the composition of the index changed several times; although, the number of companies stayed the same. This concept of rebalancing indexes is common to many other indexes; and it usually occurs on a quarterly basis.
Illustration 1.02
Picture above shows the monthly chart of the Nasdaq 100 Index (Ticker: NDX) between 1995 and 2006. Companies included in this index changed over time. Nowadays, the Nasdaq 100 index includes such companies as Alphabet, Apple, Microsoft, Intel, Tesla, etc.
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If you have not read our previous articles on stocks and commodities, please feel welcome to do so. They are attached to this idea. Additionally, feel free to express your own thoughts and ideas in the comment section below.
DISCLAIMER: This analysis is not intended to encourage any buying or selling of any particular securities. Furthermore, it should not serve as a basis for taking any trade action by an individual investor. Your own due diligence is highly advised before entering trade.
How to manually adjust the axis skew.Notes:
Often times adding the various indicators offered by the community can result in skewing the charts graphical environment, a problem that can be resolved manually if there isn't an alternative available.
Instructions:
Click on the axis and drag the mouse, then recenter the chart.
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