XAG/USD +4% Missed Trade In this short recap I cover a missed trade on OANDA:XAGUSD (Silver).
I was looking for the insurance entry structure as explained, this failed and I missed the 4H limit order play by minutes. A lovely position nonetheless and a great lesson learned for myself moving forward.
I hope you enjoyed, any questions drop them below!
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Fractality in Trading: the market’s hidden patternHave you ever noticed how price movements look similar across different timeframes? This is Fractality in Trading, a concept that suggests markets behave in repeating patterns regardless of scale.
In the chart above, we compare the 1-Day (left) vs. 1-Week (right) timeframe for NASDAQ 100 Futures. Despite the difference in time horizons, the price movements, corrections, and trend reversals mirror each other, following the same wave structures.
What Does This Mean for Traders?
✔️ Price Action Repeats Itself: Market cycles—uptrends, downtrends, and consolidations—occur in similar ways across different timeframes.
✔️ Multi-Timeframe Analysis (MTA): By analyzing a higher timeframe (1W), traders can identify key trends and use the lower timeframe (1D) for precision entries.
✔️ Scalability: Whether you are a swing trader, day trader, or long-term investor, the same patterns apply, making technical analysis universally effective.
Key Takeaway
Understanding fractality helps traders align their trades with the dominant trend, reducing false signals and improving trade confidence.
Do you use multi-timeframe analysis in your strategy? Let me know in the comments!
$AFRM $70-$80 target, cup and handle WEEKLY, pt. 2 chartYes, I used the brush and drew that juicy cup and handle. I don't know, friends, this one looks really good for setup to long. Part 1 was posted just before this give it a glance. The EMA and SMA used here was the 50 and in the previous chart was 200.
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GOLD Daily, H4, H1 Forecasts, Technical Analysis & Trading IdeasDaily Timeframe:
TVC:GOLD has been rising rapidly recently but has almost stopped since February 11, when it hit its uptrend channel line.
With the RSI hitting resistance at 77 and showing signs of falling, there is a high probability that a corrective wave is about to begin.
Four-hour Timeframe:
A rising wedge pattern has formed in the price.
As long as the price does not break the resistance at 2955 and the red line of the rising wedge continues upwards, a downward wave is expected to begin.
A strong bearish divergence has also formed in the RSI.
One-hour Timeframe:
A head and shoulders pattern is forming.
If the price can break the neckline downward and the blue trend line of the rising wedge is also broken, the probability of a downward wave will be very high.
Mastering Candlestick Patterns: Visual Guide for Traders
🔵 Introduction
Candlestick charts are among the most popular tools used by traders to analyze price movements. Each candlestick represents price action over a specific time period and provides valuable insights into market sentiment. By recognizing and understanding candlestick patterns, traders can anticipate potential price reversals or continuations, improving their trading decisions. This article explains the most common candlestick patterns with visual examples and practical Pine Script code for detection.
🔵 Anatomy of a Candlestick
Before diving into patterns, it's essential to understand the components of a candlestick:
Body: The area between the open and close prices.
Upper Wick (Shadow): The line above the body showing the highest price.
Lower Wick (Shadow): The line below the body showing the lowest price.
Color: Indicates whether the price closed higher (bullish) or lower (bearish) than it opened.
An illustrative image showing the anatomy of a candlestick.
🔵 Types of Candlestick Patterns
1. Reversal Patterns
Hammer and Hanging Man: These single-candle patterns signal potential reversals. A Hammer appears at the bottom of a downtrend, while a Hanging Man appears at the top of an uptrend.
Engulfing Patterns:
- Bullish Engulfing: A small bearish candle followed by a larger bullish candle engulfing the previous one.
- Bearish Engulfing: A small bullish candle followed by a larger bearish candle engulfing it.
Morning Star and Evening Star: These are three-candle reversal patterns that signal a shift in market direction.
Morning Star: Occurs at the bottom of a downtrend, indicating a potential bullish reversal. It consists of:
- A long bearish (red) candlestick showing strong selling pressure.
- A small-bodied candlestick (bullish or bearish) indicating indecision or a pause in selling. This candle often gaps down from the previous close.
- A long bullish (green) candlestick that closes well into the body of the first candle, confirming the reversal.
Evening Star: Appears at the top of an uptrend, signaling a potential bearish reversal. It consists of:
- A long bullish (green) candlestick showing strong buying pressure.
- A small-bodied candlestick (bullish or bearish) indicating indecision, often gapping up from the previous candle.
- A long bearish (red) candlestick that closes well into the body of the first candle, confirming the reversal.
2. Continuation Patterns
Doji Patterns: Candles with very small bodies, indicating market indecision. Variations include Long-Legged Doji, Dragonfly Doji, and Gravestone Doji.
Rising and Falling Three Methods: These are five-candle continuation patterns indicating the resumption of the prevailing trend after a brief consolidation.
Rising Three Methods: Occurs during an uptrend, signaling a continuation of bullish momentum. It consists of:
- A long bullish (green) candlestick showing strong buying pressure.
- Three (or more) small-bodied bearish (red) candlesticks that stay within the range of the first bullish candle, indicating a temporary pullback without breaking the overall uptrend.
- A final long bullish (green) candlestick that closes above the high of the first candle, confirming the continuation of the uptrend.
Falling Three Methods: Appears during a downtrend, indicating a continuation of bearish momentum. It consists of:
- A long bearish (red) candlestick showing strong selling pressure.
- Three (or more) small-bodied bullish (green) candlesticks contained within the range of the first bearish candle, reflecting a weak upward retracement.
- A final long bearish (red) candlestick that closes below the low of the first candle, confirming the continuation of the downtrend.
🔵 Coding Candlestick Pattern Detection in Pine Script
Detecting patterns programmatically can improve trading strategies. Below are Pine Script examples for detecting common patterns.
Hammer Detection Code
//@version=6
indicator("Hammer Pattern Detector", overlay=true)
body = abs(close - open)
upper_wick = high - math.max(close, open)
lower_wick = math.min(close, open) - low
is_hammer = lower_wick > 2 * body and upper_wick < body
plotshape(is_hammer, title="Hammer", style=shape.triangleup, location=location.belowbar, color=color.green, size=size.small)
Bullish Engulfing Detection Code
//@version=6
indicator("Bullish Engulfing Detector", overlay=true)
bullish_engulfing = close < open and close > open and close > open and open < close
plotshape(bullish_engulfing, title="Bullish Engulfing", style=shape.arrowup, location=location.belowbar, color=color.blue, size=size.small)
🔵 Practical Applications
Trend Reversal Identification: Use reversal patterns to anticipate changes in market direction.
Confirmation Signals: Combine candlestick patterns with indicators like RSI or Moving Averages for stronger signals.
Risk Management: Employ patterns to set stop-loss and take-profit levels.
🔵 Conclusion
Candlestick patterns are powerful tools that provide insights into market sentiment and potential price movements. By combining visual recognition with automated detection using Pine Script, traders can enhance their decision-making process. Practice spotting these patterns in real-time charts and backtest their effectiveness to build confidence in your trading strategy.