Bitcoin LTF Signals Wyckoff Phase D Potential Near Term WeaknessSeems volatility is the name of the game as power changes hands in Washington, D.C., and Memecoins are set to swallow up market liquidity (for better or worse). Personally, I’ve never really cared for Memecoins, and tend to focus on POW governance tokens for long term value.
Seems the “interesting times” of that Chinese Proverb are upon us.
On the LTF (1D) Point and Figure, the formation is currently printing a distribution pattern, completing Phase C of a Wyckoff Distribution pattern. Phase C in a distributive phase generally reveals itself through a (or some) strong Upward Thrust (UT) and/or a (or some) Upward Thrust After Distribution (UTAD).
The formation has already printed a Shakeout Distribution Spring to the $89,200 handle in Phase B, and subsequently printed the first Upward Thrust After Distribution (UTAD) to the $105,800 handle signaling the beginning of Phase C distribution had started. The formation printed a subsequent UTAD to the $109,200 handle - all typical activity we would expect to see in Phase C of a distribution cycle. The following Test of that UTAD at the $106,400 handle, printed a lower high and signaled both (i) the Last Point of Supply (LPSY) for Phase C of this distribution cycle, and (ii) the end of Phase C of this distribution cycle.
Phase D Wyckoff Distribution is generally signaled when the formation prints a Major Sign Of Weakness (MSOW) which “Breaks the Ice” of the lower level of support within the Trade Range.
This sets up an excellent Risk/Reward opportunity for a potential short swing trade position.
The current formation suggests that a move to the $90,600 handle is in play in the near term as Phase C of this distribution cycle completes and moves into Phase D. There is a potential longer near-term play for $85,600 as the formation moves into the final phase (Phase E) of this distribution cycle. Provided the LPSY formed on the Return to Ice move tops out at the $92,800 handle the Horizontal Price Count should be accurate.
Always remember this is not trading advice.
Outside of that, Happy Trading.
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Predicting Bitcoin's Cycle Using the Elliott Wave Theory, Part 3Hello Traders. With the new year upon us, I think sufficient time has passed for the charts to develop from our previous #Bitcoin analysis. Having accurately forecasted the macro trends for each pivot within a reasonable margin of error, I believe we're approaching another pivotal moment this year, aligning with our previous predictions. Please take this post with a grain of salt, and more importantly, please use it to add confluence to your personal theories.
In this post, we will be diving deeper into the Elliott Wave Theory by also integrating the Wyckoff Market Cycle Theory.
By combining the two theories, the chart below represents our current position within the final leg for what could be giving us signs of a possible reversal (again, within margin of error depending on how far wave 5 extends):
Wyckoff believed that markets move in cycles, which arguably has a direct correlation to the Elliott Wave 5-wave/3-wave cycle. Wyckoff introduced a four-stage market cycle , attributing it to the actions of institutional players who strategically influence price movements to capitalize on the behavior of uninformed traders. Simply put, the theory gives us a further understanding of 'cause and effect' within the markets.
In my view, the Wyckoff cycle also does a fantastic job of representing market psychology. And if intertwined correctly with the Elliott Wave Theory, price action tends to follow patterns in similar ways. The Elliott Wave Theory and Wyckoff Theory often overlap in their application and interpretation of market behavior, but they approach the market from different perspectives. Both theories aim to understand and predict market movements based on the behavior of market participants and price cycles, making them complementary in many ways.
Commonalities Between the Elliott Wave Theory and Wyckoff Theory:
Market Cycles
- Wyckoff Theory identifies a four-stage market cycle: Accumulation, Markup, Distribution, and Markdown. The Elliott Wave Theory also emphasizes cyclic behavior through a fractal structure of impulsive and corrective waves within broader market cycles.
- Both theories suggest that price movements are not random but follow identifiable patterns driven by market psychology.
Psychological Basis
- Wyckoff focuses on the interaction between "big players" (institutional traders) and "uninformed traders," highlighting group psychology and how institutional actions exploit public sentiment.
- Elliott Wave focuses on the crowd psychology behind price movements, suggesting that mass investor sentiment drives waves in predictable patterns.
**Both theories reflect the influence of human behavior and emotions on market prices.**
Application Across Timeframes
- Both theories are applicable across multiple timeframes, from intraday trading to long-term investments. This flexibility allows traders to use them in conjunction for deeper market analysis.
Identification of Trends and Reversals
- In Wyckoff Theory, phases like Markup and Markdown align with Elliott Wave's impulsive trends, while Accumulation and Distribution phases can correspond to corrective wave patterns.
- Both approaches aim to identify key turning points in the market, helping traders anticipate trends and reversals.
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The Four Stages of the Market Cycle According to Wyckoff
Accumulation Phase
This is a sideways range where institutional traders accumulate positions quietly to avoid driving prices higher. During this phase, the asset remains out of the public spotlight, and uninformed traders are largely unaware of the activity. On a price chart, the phase appears as a range-bound movement between areas of support and resistance.
Markup Phase
Following the accumulation phase, the market enters a classic uptrend. As prices rise, uninformed traders begin to notice and join in, further fueling the rally. Institutional players may take partial profits or continue holding for greater gains. Short sellers caught off guard are forced to cover their positions, adding additional buying pressure and driving prices to new highs.
Distribution Phase
After the uptrend loses momentum, the market transitions into a sideways range, marking the distribution phase. Institutional players use this period to offload their holdings, while uninformed traders, still expecting higher prices, continue to buy. Some institutional traders may also initiate short positions during this phase to benefit from the subsequent price decline. On the price chart, this phase appears as a reversal of the uptrend into a sideways range.
Markdown Phase
The markdown phase is characterized by a downtrend following the distribution phase. Institutional traders add to their short positions, while uninformed traders, recognizing the decline too late, sell in panic, creating further downward pressure. The market eventually reaches new lows as selling accelerates.
The Model of Group Psychology
After the markdown phase, the cycle often repeats, moving from accumulation to markup, distribution, and markdown again. The Wyckoff cycle offers a simplified perspective on market behavior, focusing on the psychological dynamics between two groups: institutional traders (the "big players") and uninformed traders (the "small players"). It highlights how the mistakes and emotional reactions of uninformed traders often benefit institutional players.
The Wyckoff cycle provides valuable insights into market behavior but is not without limitations:
Limitations of the Wyckoff Trading Cycle
Difficulty in Identifying Phases
Distinguishing between accumulation and distribution phases can be challenging. What appears to be an accumulation phase might turn into a distribution phase, with the market unexpectedly breaking lower.
Timing Challenges
Entering trades during accumulation or distribution phases is difficult due to the lack of clear stop-loss levels. Placing stops around support and resistance often leads to being trapped.
Complexity in Trading Trends
Trading the markup and markdown phases requires skill, as they are filled with complex price action patterns. Modern markets often experience frequent trend reversals, complicating trade execution.
Irregular Cycles
The market does not always follow the textbook sequence of accumulation, markup, distribution, and markdown. Variations such as accumulation followed by markdown or other combinations are possible.
Despite its limitations, the Wyckoff cycle remains a useful framework for understanding market behavior. It is best combined with other strategies, such as price action and market dynamics, to enhance its practical applicability. While modern markets may reduce the cycle's predictive reliability, it still serves as a powerful tool for traders who know how to apply it effectively.
Proper Application of the Elliott Wave Theory and Wyckoff Overlap (in Practice):
Trend Identification:
The Markup Phase in Wyckoff often aligns with Elliott's Impulse Waves (1, 3, and 5), while the Markdown Phase aligns with corrective waves or bearish impulses.
Sideways Markets:
Wyckoff’s Accumulation and Distribution phases correspond to Elliott’s Corrective Waves (A-B-C) or sideways consolidations (Flats and Triangles).
Volume Confirmation:
Traders can use Wyckoff’s volume analysis to validate Elliott Wave patterns, especially in identifying wave 3's (typically accompanied by high volume) and wave 5's (often showing declining volume).
Timing and Execution:
Wyckoff’s emphasis on identifying support/resistance levels and trading ranges can help refine the entry and exit points suggested by the Elliott Wave Theory.
Combining the Two:
Many traders find value in combining these theories:
- Use Wyckoff to identify key price levels and market phases (e.g., when accumulation or distribution is occurring).
- Use Elliott Wave to determine the broader trend structure and anticipate the next moves within those levels.
- By integrating Wyckoff’s volume-driven approach with Elliott’s fractal patterns, traders can gain a comprehensive view of the market and improve their ability to time trades effectively.
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By integrating the concepts from both theories and the outlined schematics, we can now take a closer look at how Bitcoin is behaving through the lens of these frameworks.
As observed, Bitcoin appears to be nearing the completion of the potential 5th wave we've been discussing over the past year. In my view, a bear market (or at least a significant correction) may be approaching. While timing is uncertain due to the unlikely nature of extensions, we can use insights from both Wyckoff and Elliott Wave theories to gauge our current position. I believe we are likely in the Distribution phase, which aligns with the 5th wave.
The 5th wave can extend as much as it wants, but it won't change the overall conclusion of the cycle. We still anticipate the cyclical behavior that Bitcoin has shown in the past. While past price action isn't necessarily a predictor of future movements, it often follows a similar pattern.
Near Term Bitcoin LTF Weakness to Establish HTF TR BottomThe New Year is looking bright for Bitcoin with the most recent report from Franklin Templeton predicting “nations to adopt strategic Bitcoin reserves in 2025.” It should be interesting to see how sustainable it will be for Bitcoin to be a practical method to both store and transfer value, given its TPS limitation as more Nations and Institutions become larger players on the chain. I believe this presents an incredible opportunity for quality POW governance tokens to shine and become a very real complementary alternative.
But I digress – what’s up with Big Daddy Bitcoin and the No Santa Rally?
On the LTF (1D) Point and Figure, the formation is currently printing a distribution pattern, forming a Last Point of Supply (LPSY) at a local high of $96,000 to retest the prior local high at $95,400 Bitcoin established after moving into Phase D Distribution of the distribution cycle. True to form in Phase D of a Distribution Cycle, the formation printed the preliminary sign of weakness, dropping to the $91,400 handle before the retest.
The characteristic of Phase D Distribution is a Major Sign of Weakness occurs at the end of Phase D which “Breaks the Ice” of the lower level of support (in this case $90,800). The horizontal price count suggests a potential near-term fall from the current level to the $$86,600 region from a Major Sign of Weakness (MSOW), before a relief rally to “Return to Ice” and subsequent Preliminary Support (PS) and Selling Climax (SC) are established.
The positive take should be on the Higher Time Frame (HTF), this PA is all about establishing the bottom of the new Trade Range, which has recently established the $108,300 handle at the upper limit of this Trade Range. Consolidation within this range should happen for a bit to establish both future direction and build cause within the formation to build potential (much like coiling a spring) for the next move.
Always remember this is not trading advice.
Outside of that, Happy Trading.
DEC 18 GBPUSD SELL TRADE ACTIVATEDThis is a classic move when you know wyckoff schematics ( supply and demand) . I am checking gbpusd since november, it was only this december that the movement gets slow motion. This was an evidence for me to go bearish once I had a validity in lower timeframe.
FAST FORWARD: Dec 12-16 MOVE was a confirmation for me to look for short trades, If you will notice here in my chart : order block was created (supply). I marked it as my POI , Look for validity and EQH---> sell limit activated with a beautiful 1:5RR.
(check chart for complete details) .
#wyckoffianttrader
#profitablesystem
#psychology.
100k BTC appears to be in the LPSY stage of Wyckoff DistributionCompare the chart with the final stages of a Wyckoff distribution cycle chart and you can easily see with are in the final stages of the LPSY phase. I expect BTC to open to the upside during London open or NYSE open then crash quickly.
Trade carefully.
EUR/USD short from 1.05993With the extreme bullish price movement on the dollar and the continual downtrend on the HTF of the Euro we can expect price to continue in its downward move.
I can expect to see market open and Asian session consolidation before price pushes up taking the Asian session liquidity and reacting from my LTF zone to continue in its downtrend. This is further supported by the fact we see a large wick to the upside before seeing a strong bearish candle suggesting price strength is to the downside.
It is also possible price could push up slightly further as we are beginning to see some HH and HL forming on the LTF signifying a retracement to collect more liquidity before price continues in its downtrend from a 6H supply above.
GBP/USD drop to 1.282We can predict that this week the pound will continue to fall as it directly goes against the dollar and we all know the dollar is on a rally up as of now after the elections. I have 2 scenarios that will play out for the pound to continue dropping.
Scenario A: Market open price pushes down to take the EQL liquidity and breaking structure to the downside in order to validate the hourly order block and react from it in order to come down towards the weekly demand where I believe it will then have a bullish reaction over the next couple of weeks.
Scenario B: Market open price pushes up taking Thursdays high and the ASH that remains tapping off the 3H supply left at the last swing high before melting to the weekly demand.
Note: It is very possible that price may drop without reacting from any of these zones but is also very unlikely as price structure follows and repeats patterns and needs to take liquidity in order to move.
SOLUSDT - the real indicator of bear market!I think everyone should take this chart as a basic reference for trading
Why is sol considered a real indicator of the market situation?
sol is one of the biggest coins in terms of market cap ( 5th in ranked with 78.2B in marketcap)
As you can see on the chart in front of you, sol rose more than 600% last October when it broke the 300 day of accumulation and it was a strong entry signal for all other currencies
Now on the weekly chart we see that sol is forming a wyckoff distribution pattern. I uploaded a picture to verify this for yourself. check it and you will find it matches what is happening on the chart
You will find the 0.786 level is the bottom, which if it is broken weekly, it is a clear and explicit signal to get out of all your money from the market and make it 100% cash
according to this data i see that will happen within 2 months
Best regards Ceciliones🎯
USDC.D In a Wyckoff Distribution range - Breakdown imminentUSDC.D Looking bearish as hell here in its Wyckoff distribution range. Compare it to USDT.D and see the similarities.
The difference being USDC.D is leading here and weaker, compared with USDT.D. Both still look great for the downside here and its only a matter of time before they roll over and the market runs to new highs!
USDC.D:
USDT.D:
Once this breaks down with USDT.D, we are in for the next bullish expansion in the market to new ATHs!
USDT.D Incoming bearish reversal and a bullish market and Q4!Im loving the look of USDT.D right now, it looks so bearish with the recent HTF closes. It looks done for and in the perfect wyckoff distribution.
Following the plan to a T, rejecting off the 5.90% level as discussed in the prior analysis where this was a key resistance level from the first PSY event. Price has refused to push to the upper limit of the range, rejecting from the last supply point and PSY in the range, formed a swing high on the daily, swept that high and is now continuing to distribute lower in line with the HTF picture.
This does look like a local top here following the last points of supply and we could be putting in local bottoms in the market.
Market could start its next run higher anytime over the next couple weeks now! Be patient, we are almost there!
USDT.D Pulling back into Last Point of SupplyUSDT.D Update:
The markets pulling back as expected, this is as USDT.D pulls back into the range with some momentum, creating a bearish pullback in BTC and alts in conjunction with my prior BTC and USDT.D analysis
Nothing to be worried about, simply pulling back into the range forming a last point of supply in the distribution range on USDT.D and a last point of support on BTC in its range.
We still have some pain to come where i anticipate USDT.D to push higher into the areas marked up before seeing the reversal back bearish, what matters here is sticking to the plan and remaining patient.
If your not allocated in the market, this pullback will provide ample opportunity to get some exposure and risk on before the next bullish leg in the market as USDT.D breaks down out of this range. This will be one of the last chances you get to get in coins that are still priced in discounts relative to the HTF!
As price has pushed into this area im seeing an increase in volume from the latest 2 daily candles which is a good sign imo as we come into this key area and supply. However, theres no signs yet to suggest the trend on USDT.D is over and we remain bullish on the daily and 4h as we push into the range high.
As a result, im still expecting more pain in the market and red until USDT.D tops out and there is still room to the upside for it to push into as shown on the chart. I remain patient here and confident in my bias and idea still as nothing has changed at all.
There is a lot of resistance coming up on USDT.D and id be surprised to see it continue to the upside when theres a lot of levels to clear in this range as well as the prior resistance at 6.51% and the PSY at 5.90%. These areas key areas and im looking for USDT.D to reject from these areas, with high volume before breaking down from the 4h into the daily and then pro trend in line with the HTF picture as discussed here: free-analysis-channel.
Patience needed here and some confirmations from these areas over the coming week or so!
Never surprised, never worried and always composed 🫡
USDT.D Wyckoff Distribution Profile - Bullish Q4 Upon UsUSDT.D Distributing as BTC accumulates.... The Perfect Storm and great times ahead in Q4 are upon us!
As BTC sets up in its accumulation range near perfectly aligned to the accumulation schematic i shared prior.
USDT.D is setting up near perfectly according to the Wyckoff distribution schematic too, which is no surprise as their relationship is inverse.
A pullback is needed and forming in the market, forming phase 3 of the profile into last points of support and last points of supply.
Phase D to follow - The expansion out of the range, leading us into a beautiful Q4!
Just as BTC looks to be in an accumulation range, USDT.D looks like its forming a local distribution range as expected at these levels and as ive said plenty of times prior.
When I delve into the daily TF it becomes more apparent and easier to see, just like it is on the BTC accumulation range.
USDT.D has pushed into the FVG i was looking at and come lower into the range lows and closed bearish on the daily below the prior swing low indicating weakness.
USDT.D is naturally having a pullback now after taking SSL and filling all the FVGs in the range, and BTC and the market is also having a pullback as this trends up with it being inverse.
As im seeing this as a distribution range, i expect this to push back into the upper bound of the range into supply and form a last point of supply in a distribution profile, before continuing bearish pro trend and truly breaking to the downside throughout Q4. This is the same as my BTC analysis where im looking for a BTC pullback into a LPS before continued upside into new ATHs.
This in turn sets us up for a bullish Q4 in the market as USDT.D breaks down bearish pro trend and into the HTF targets around 3.73%, whilst BTC pushes into new ATHs alongside a bullish market.
We are not prepared enough for whats to follow 🚀
XAUUSD ¿Can we confirm WYCKOFF DISTRIBUTION?1️⃣ Demand Taking a Break: After hitting its ATH with a clear UPTHRUST, the market has paused.
2️⃣ Triple Test Failure: Three tests with no significant demand generated.
3️⃣ Price Exhaustion: With the price looking worn out, we could see a move towards the $2487 liquidity zone and potentially lower, offering the supply side a chance to find fair value.
Keep an eye on how this unfolds. ⚠️
Lululemon: Downward Dog Days Ahead? - A Wyckoff Distr AnalysisINTRO
I have been sitting on this idea for a while and finally decided to put the pen to the pad. For the past three years, there have been signs that Lululemon's stock may be destined for a decline. This trade idea will explore the potential for a downtrend using Wyckoff analysis, a technical analysis pattern used to identify trends within a market cycle.
The Wyckoff Distribution theory suggests that large institutions subtly distribute their holdings and initiate short positions before a significant price decline. This distribution unfolds in five distinct phases, each with its own characteristics. In this article, I'll describe these phases and analyze how they might be seen in Lululemon's case.
For reference, this is the schematic I will be comparing my LULU case to.
The Setup
The company's story began in 2008 with its founding. Like most companies, it was affected by the 2008 financial crisis and faced challenges in its performance. However, it recovered strongly over the next 3 years, with its stock price increasing by almost 3,700% from its low in 2009 to its high in 2012. From 2012 to 2018, the stock underperformed as its valuation took some time to catch up. During this period, LULU steadily improved its financial performance, attracting the attention of smart investors who began accumulating shares.
Phase A
The distribution phase marks the end of the prior uptrend. Up to this point, buyers have been dominant, but now we see evidence of institutional selling with the preliminary supply (PSY) and the buying climax (BC). The BC indicates the end of the uptrend as institutions freely unload shares. The low created after the BC is called the automatic reaction (AR). This low is important because it represents the lowest price at which institutions are willing to sell their shares. The AR and BC form our distribution channel, and there will be secondary tests (ST) of these ranges.
Phase B
Phase B functions to create momentum in preparation for a new downtrend. During this phase, institutions and large professional interests sell off their holdings and start taking short positions. This is typically marked by low-volume rallies and high-volume declines. Additionally, we may witness signs of weakness (SOW) and upthrusts (UT), which are further tests of supply and demand as institutions assess interest. Note the volume as the stock price advances and declines.
Phase C
Phase C is an optional phase that primarily serves as a test of the remaining demand. You can identify it by the UpThrust After Distribution (UTAD), which is a price move above the trading channel resistance that quickly reverses and closes back within the channel. It is a bull trap – it appears to signal the resumption of the uptrend but in reality, it is intended to trick uninformed break-out traders. It is used to snag additional shares short at elevated prices before a decline. Note the volume spike to create the UTAD and the volume spike to take it away.
Phase D
In Phase D, there is growing evidence that the uptrend is coming to an end. Sellers take control, leading to a clear break of support or a decline below the midpoint of the trading channel after a UT or UTAD. During this phase, there are typically several weak rallies, each marked by the last point of supply (LPSY).
Phase E
The final phase of the cycle is Phase E. It depicts the unfolding of the downtrend; the stock leaves the channel to the downside and supply is in control. This represents a high-probability opportunity to sell short. Subsequent rallies during the newly formed downtrend are quickly washed with selling.
We haven't entered Phase E yet, but the chart is currently aligning well with our expectations. Given that the pattern has taken 3 years to form, it will likely result in a longer-term short. I believe that targeting the 150s is reasonable if the analysis is accurate. I would appreciate hearing your thoughts on this.
GBPUSD - Sell trade July 24 2024I'm Back!
- busy with some learning materials as I level up on analysis and data.
attached here is the GBPUSD
july 24 2024 trade.
I noticed supply introduced in daily TF up to 4H TF ( markets are fractal) . It makes me conclude that it will be a bearish momentum (correction) because of wyckoff accumulation last week. As I continue to monitor the charts during London session, I noticed liquidity sweep in highs of the structure, so I create an alert in my algorithm to alarm when it noticed a tiny supply introduced in 15 min TF. Setting a pending order aiming to have 5:1 RR. During N.Y session, it moves according to plan, coming to fruition this morning (PH time) .
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XAU Nearing End of DistributionExpecting XAU to be bearish for the mid-term.
**Please click on the chart for reference.
Using Wyckoff Theory, we are nearing the end of the distribution cycle. There's always the possibility that price could push back up through the top of the trading range with a UTAD. If price breaks through the TR support and retests it as resistance, I'm expecting the downtrend to start at that time. If price does not break and retest support, I'm expecting it to travel north through the TR to make a new high (test of demand) before selling off. Current structure and technicals don't necessarily support the second possibility but I'm throwing it out there as a "possible-maybe".
I currently have a small short position with short term targets of
TP1 @ 2278.04
TP2 @ 2243.76
TP3 @ 2187.09
BTC in a daily distribution or accumulation? What's next.
Since the beginning of March 24 BTC has been forming a Wyckoff distribution pattern on the 1D chart.
Typically I would expect a major sell off at the end of the distribution. However, as we have just gone past the Halving there is great expectation that price will push up towards the $100K mark and possibly beyond.
Therefore, I feel that this current Wyckoff pattern that is paying out before us will ultimately flip into an accumulation and price will break above the FWB:73K region and make new highs.
Of course, that may not be the case and we do in fact see a sell off.
Should this happen and as price is currently making lower lows I feel the region price could move down to will be around the $50-52K mark.
My chart has two paths plotted of what I expect could happen. In order for the bullish case to take hold price will need to climb above the FWB:67K mark and hold to form a base before going higher.
My current bias is that we will ultimately see price fall to $50K and make everyone fearful that the run is over and you will hear everyone calling for $40K. Of course $40K will never come while the smart money add to positions at $50K. Late Q3 I would expect to see a rally back to $60K and then retail will FOMO in thereafter.
Do not get shaken out.
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