Observing sharp moves form in the foreign exchange market followed by periods of consolidation is common viewing. The problem traders have, though, is deciphering whether the pause in market price is the beginnings of a reversal, or a pullback before proceeding on its initial course. A chart pattern that places a framework around this type … Continue reading Trading the Forex Market Using Bullish and Bearish Pennants
The history of trading bands, envelopes and channels is long and interesting. In the years since the creation of Bollinger Bands in 1983, a number of adaptive bands were created. Chief among them were Keltner Channels, introduced by Chester Keltner in the 1960s. This technical indicator is similar to Bollinger Bands, though rather than using … Continue reading Simplify Your Trading with Bollinger Bands
Employed by traders and investors globally, Fibonacci analysis helps identify future price movements within the framework of technical analysis. Arguably the most talented western mathematician of the middle ages was Leonardo Pisano – also known as Leonardo of Pisa or Fibonacci – the gentleman who unearthed Fibonacci relationships. The Fibonacci sequence 0, 1, 1, 2, … Continue reading Using Fibonacci levels in Your Trading
As the sea rises and falls along a shoreline, price action ebbs and flows in a similar manner. Perhaps one of the most disregarded facets of technical analysis, yet one of the most essential, is the identification of market structure. Many analysts identify market structure as an art form, constantly evolving from one phase to … Continue reading Basic Market Structure in the Forex Market
Successful traders always follow the line of least resistance – Jesse Livermore. While intricate trading strategies may impress, it’s unnecessary to succeed in the financial markets – keeping things simple is essential. Most trading systems have one thing in common: the trend. In retrospect, a trending market is easily recognised on a price chart. The … Continue reading Exploring the Power Behind Trend Line Studies in Forex
