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Weekly Outlook | XAUUSD June 30 – July 4, 2025Welcome to a new trading week. Let’s break down the gold chart from a clean, high-timeframe perspective. No setups, no noise – just structure, momentum, and zones that matter. 🌐 Macro Overview This week concentrates all key USD events into one tight window: Tuesday: ISM Manufacturing + Fed Chair Powell speech Wednesday: ADP Employment Thursday: NFP, Unemployment Rate, ISM Services PMI Friday: US holiday – markets closed 📌 This means liquidity and momentum will peak by Thursday, then fade into the weekend. Expect gold to stay in range until macro data breaks direction. 🧠 Weekly Structure & Momentum Gold remains in a bullish macro structure, but price is hesitating below 3300. Last two weekly candles printed long upper wicks with no body follow-through – clear sign of distribution, not continuation. We’re still trading above the 21EMA Weekly, which maintains the uptrend’s integrity. RSI (14): sitting at ~59 → no real momentum breakout, just consolidation. 📌 The chart is not reversing, but it’s also not trending anymore. We’re in a decision zone. 📍 Key Weekly Areas of Interest 3430 – 3500 → W1 Imbalance + March High Sweep This is a wide weekly imbalance left unfilled since March, paired with the prior 2024 swing high. 3500 is also a psychological round number. If price pushes into this area, it becomes a liquidity target, not an entry – unless a clear rejection forms. 3330 – 3230 → Weekly Decision Block This is the current consolidation range. It includes multiple W1 candle bodies, wick highs/lows, and volume cluster. – Weekly close above 3330 = likely bullish continuation toward 3430+ – Weekly close below 3230 = confirms weakness and opens path to the next major support 3080 – 2970 → Weekly Demand + Fib 38% Clean block of accumulation from April–May, aligned with the 38.2% retracement of the 2024 rally. This is where we’d expect institutional buying interest on a deeper pullback. A weekly candle with a long wick into this zone + strong close would reset bullish structure. 2850 – 2720 → Last Macro Demand Zone This zone includes the 50EMA weekly, a weekly FVG from late 2023, and unmitigated demand before the full 2024 breakout. If price ever gets here, we’re no longer in a healthy uptrend – we’re correcting structurally. But this zone will matter if that happens. 🧭 Summary & Expectations Gold is still inside a large weekly range. Until we break above 3330 or below 3230, it’s just consolidation on the HTF. Thursday’s data will decide the candle. Don’t predict direction — let the W1 close speak. 📌 Final Notes: Above 3330 = room toward 3430–3500 Below 3230 = risk opens toward 3080–2970 Inside = no directional edge — stay reactive, not biased 🔥 If you enjoy this clean breakdown: hit that 🚀, follow & drop your thoughts below! Stay sharp traders — we execute with precision. — GoldFxMinds
TRADENATION:XAUUSD
by GoldFxMinds
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XAUUSD Daily Sniper Plan – June 27, 2025Hey traders! Today’s a trader’s dream: high-impact US news, gold trapped in a tight coil between supply and demand, and price flirting with the decision zone. The first breakout will be explosive — but only one side survives the trap. Let’s lock in the real structure, real bias, and sniper-level execution. 🔸 HTF Bias Breakdown Daily Bias: Neutral → Price trapped between major supply (3359) and HTF demand (3282). Expect breakout after news. H4 Bias: Bearish → Lower highs holding below 3359, structure weak below 3340. H1 Bias: Mixed → Bullish momentum building off 3310–3282, but compression under EMAs warns of a fake rally. 🔹 Key Levels Above Price 3385 – Final top-side liquidity zone (last week’s spike high) 3359–3344 – HTF supply & OB (main short zone) 3340–3330 – The pivot zone (battle for control) 🔸 Key Levels Below Price 3317–3310 – Primary demand zone (where buyers stepped in yesterday) 3297–3282 – Deep liquidity pocket & HTF OB (last chance for bulls) 3260 – Breakdown zone if everything fails below 🔥 Sniper Zones & Execution Logic 🔴 3385–3375 – Extreme Supply Only trade this zone if NY news launches price up and rejection is instant. Needs M5/M15 bearish reversal (engulfing, CHoCH, FVG fill). No news spike = no trade. 🔴 3359–3344 – Main Supply Zone This is your first real short setup. Sweep into this area + rejection = clean short trigger. Confluence: HTF OB, FVG, EMA 100 rejection, bearish CHoCH. ⚔️ 3340–3330 – Pivot Decision Zone This is where direction flips. Break and hold above 3340 = bullish → targets 3359 / 3375 Rejection under 3330 = bearish → back toward 3310 or 3282 Plan: Use for break/retest entries only with M5/M15 confirmation. No blind trades. 🟢 3317–3310 – Primary Demand Zone Watch for news-induced sweep, then M15 bullish PA (CHoCH, engulfing, RSI bounce). First safe buy zone if structure holds. 🟢 3297–3282 – Deep Demand Zone Only used if NY session nukes the market. Enter only on textbook SMC/ICT reversal + RSI sub-30. This is the last stand for bulls. 🧠 Execution Strategy Wait for NY news and first liquidity sweep. Don’t guess. Sell 3359–3344 or 3375+ only on strong rejection Buy 3310 or 3282 only on bullish reversal confirmation Pivot 3340–3330 is the heart of today — use for break/retest or trap reversal If you love clear logic, tap like, follow, and share your bias in the comments! 🚀👇 Disclosure: I am part of TradeNation's Influencer program and I'm using their TradingView charts in my analyses and educational articles. G‌o‌l‌d‌F‌x‌M‌i‌n‌d‌s
TRADENATION:XAUUSD
by GoldFxMinds
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XAUUSD – Sniper Entry Plan June 26, 2025👋 Hello traders, Gold is currently consolidating after recent downside liquidity sweeps, and Thursday brings high-impact USD catalysts. Let’s break it down and build a precise plan for sniper entries around these volatile zones. We’re trading structure, not noise — eyes on the prize. 🎯 🔸 HTF Outlook (D1 → H4 → H1) 🌐 Macro & Geopolitical Context Markets are bracing for: USD Unemployment Claims (Forecast: 244K, previous: 245K) Final GDP q/q and Durable Goods Orders Fed speakers (Barkin, Barr, Harker) Stronger-than-expected data could reinforce USD bullish sentiment, sending gold down. Weaker reports + dovish Fed = bullish pressure on gold. 🗺️ Daily Bias: Neutral to Bullish Price is ranging above a key CHoCH low + Daily OB (3272–3288) Strong bullish continuation only confirmed with a break above 3370–3384 FIBO: 50% retracement of the last swing is near 3310, giving structure to Buy Zone 1 Bias: Bullish as long as 3272 holds — PA supports HL structure above imbalance 🕓 H4 Bias: Bearish Pullback CHoCH at 3384 → clean Lower High + price failed to close above premium FVG Pullback testing EMA 50/100 + FVG at 3345 FIBO extension zone at 161.8% aligns near 3288 = reactive downside target Bias: Reactive bearish under 3352. If 3370 breaks cleanly → short invalid. 🕐 H1 Bias: Bullish Short-Term CHoCH → HL printed at 3310 → higher lows forming toward supply EMA 21/50 crossed to the upside, RSI mid-range (50–60) PA structure showing ascending triangle under resistance Bias: Bullish continuation valid toward 3352–3370, unless breakdown under 3308 🔸 LTF Precision (M30 → M15) 🔹 Sell Zone 1 – 3352–3345 H1 OB + M15 FVG + upper range sweep RSI expected to peak near 70 → potential divergence FIBO: 78.6% retracement of previous bearish leg PA: Watch for M15 liquidity sweep + bearish engulfing 🔸 Entry: Wait for break/retest → confirmation on M5–M15 BOS 🔹 Sell Zone 2 – 3370–3384 HTF premium imbalance zone + weak high above RSI likely in exhaustion zone FIBO extension 1.272–1.618 completes inside this supply PA: Only enter after stop hunt wick + clear CHoCH (M5) 🔸 Entry: Reactive fade after liquidity trap 🔸 Buy Zone 1 – 3308–3313 H1 CHoCH + OB + EQ zone RSI bounce zone (30–40) FIBO 50–61.8% retracement of bullish swing PA: Watch for M15 bullish engulfing or double bottom formation 🔸 Entry: Only on structure break + retest confirmation 🔸 Buy Zone 2 – 3288–3272 Daily OB + HTF FVG + massive imbalance RSI expected to overshoot under 30 FIBO: 1.618 extension from previous M15 bullish leg PA: High-RR reversal zone if flushed by NY open 🔸 Entry: Enter only after M5 CHoCH or strong engulfing near the OB ⚖️ Decision Zone – 3333–3336 Previous supply turned EQ zone PA shows indecision — do not enter here Useful for monitoring if price holds support or rejects 🔸 Trade Scenarios 🟢 Bullish Scenario If USD data is weak: Flush to 3308 or 3288 Confirm HL formation → sniper buy from OB → aim 3345+, possibly 3370 sweep 🔴 Bearish Scenario If USD prints strong: Price spikes into 3352 or 3370 zones → rejection + BOS Sniper short entry → targets 3310 → 3288 🔸 Final Plan & Action Points ✅ Patience is key during news. Let structure confirm. ✅ Track price behavior near 14:30 CEST, avoid instant spikes. ✅ Best sniper RR zones: 🔹 Sell from 3352 or 3370 🔸 Buy from 3308 or 3288 📊 Precision matters. Structure wins. 👍 Like this if it helped you map the move, and 🔔 follow for tomorrow’s sniper entry. — GoldFxMinds Disclosure: I am part of TradeNation's Influencer program and receive a monthly fee for using their TradingView charts in my analyses and educational articles.
TRADENATION:XAUUSD
by GoldFxMinds
XAUUSD Daily Sniper Plan – June 24, 2025“Snipers wait. Structure tells the story.” Hello traders! The market is stuck between the FOMC high at 3452 and the confirmed low at 3340. Price is compressing under H1 supply and above a key liquidity pocket. Here's your full plan with all sniper zones — now including a decision zone for intraday confirmation. 📰 Macro + Fundamental Context Powell Testimony + multiple FOMC speeches today → high potential for dollar-driven volatility. Inflation concerns and hawkish tone expected → short-term gold bearish pressure unless structure reclaims 3415+. Smart money likely hunting liquidity both below 3340 and above 3400. 🔸 HTF Structure Summary (D1 → H4 → H1) D1: Consolidation between 3452 and 3340. No new BOS. H4: LL formed at 3340. LH not confirmed. Market is compressing under resistance. H1: CHoCH + BOS confirmed. Current price sits in mid-range. 🔍 Sniper Entry Zones 🟥 Sell Zone 1: 3382–3395 H1 supply zone with previous rejection. Includes order block + FVG. Valid for new short entries if price returns and rejects. 🟥 Sell Zone 2: 3406–3420 High-risk spike zone from FOMC. Only valid during fast, news-driven price movement. Not a default entry unless confirmed rejection. 🟨 Decision Zone (Flip Area): 3360–3372 This is the key intraday flip level. If price stays below, sell zones remain valid. If price closes above, short bias is invalid and market may aim higher. Use this zone to confirm bias before entering from either side. 🟩 Buy Zone 1: 3335–3345 Strong demand under equal lows. OB + small imbalance on M15. Valid for intraday long setups if confirmed with bullish price action. 🟦 Buy Zone 2: 3305–3285 H4 demand zone with major liquidity below. Deep reversal area — only valid if price breaks 3340. Smart money may be waiting here. 📌 Key Levels Summary Zone Type Price Range Explanation 🔺 Premium OB 3450–3480 Daily supply zone 🟥 Sell Zone 1 3382–3395 Active H1 supply 🟥 Sell Zone 2 3406–3420 FOMC wick inducement 🟨 Flip Zone 3360–3372 Decision area — confirm bias 🟩 Buy Zone 1 3335–3345 Demand under equal lows 🟦 Buy Zone 2 3305–3285 H4 demand + deep liquidity 📣 Final Notes 📌 The market is at a critical moment. The flip zone (3360–3372) will decide tomorrow’s control: bear continuation or deeper retracement. Watch price at the zone. Let the structure speak. Trade only where the logic is clean. 👁 Good luck in the market tomorrow, traders! — GoldFxMinds 🟨 Disclosure: I am part of TradeNation’s Influencer Program and receive a monthly fee for using their TradingView charts in educational work.
TRADENATION:XAUUSD
by GoldFxMinds
XAUUSD Weekly Outlook | June 23–27, 2025👋 Hey gold traders! As we close out the FOMC week and head into the final stretch of June, gold continues to hold bullish structure — but this week's candle is entering a very sensitive premium area. Let's break it all down in full top-down clarity: 🔍 Weekly Structure Update ✅ Weekly BOS confirmed since November 2023 ✅ Price holding above EMA 5/21/50 — bullish lock intact 🔼 Current HH printed at 3452 📍Price is now entering a weekly FVG + supply trap zone around 3440–3460 🟣 RSI divergence starting to appear — caution in premium 🗺 Key Weekly Zones Type Price Range Context 🔵 Demand Zone 3150 – 3190 Weekly OB + EMA50 confluence 🟣 FVG Support 3284 – 3320 Fresh imbalance post BOS 🟠 Flip Zone 3363 – 3385 Retest of BOS + FVG bottom 🔴 Sell Trap Zone 3440 – 3460 Weekly OB + liquidity sweep area 🧠 Bias This Week 📌 Bullish, but extended. We expect a reaction from 3440–3460, not blind continuation. The next healthy buy opportunity is only valid on a retrace toward 3320–3280, aligned with imbalance + structure. 🧭 GoldFxMinds Game Plan Above 3440–3460 = overextension — wait for trap/sweep confirmation 🧨 Below 3363 = bearish flip zone — risk of revisiting 3280 Ideal buy = 3284–3320 → only on bullish PA or reversal confirmation 📰 Upcoming Economic Events (June 23–27) 🗣 FOMC Speakers flood the week (Waller, Powell, Williams, Goolsbee, Hammack, etc.) 🏠 Existing & New Home Sales, Consumer Confidence, Pending Home Sales 🛢 Crude Oil & Natural Gas Inventory reports 📊 Final GDP q/q, Core PCE, Personal Spending/Income 📉 Durable Goods, Unemployment Claims 🧪 Bank Stress Test Results (Friday) ⚠️ This is a dense news week — stay alert for surprise volatility, especially around Powell’s testimonies (Tue & Wed). ⚠️ Summary: We are no longer in discount — we are inside the premium trap. Gold remains bullish, but 3440–3460 is a red flag zone. If this becomes the top, watch the flip at 3363–3385. Only re-enter long if structure confirms. 💬 If you found this helpful, drop a comment, give it a like, and make sure to follow GoldFxMinds for more sniper-level updates every week! 📣 This post was made using the Trade Nation chart feed. As a partner in their influencer program, I receive compensation for using and sharing their tools.
TRADENATION:XAUUSDLong
by GoldFxMinds
1
XAUUSD SNIPER PLAN – TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2025👋 Good evening traders! After a choppy NY that faked both directions, Monday closed with gold stuck around 3325. But don’t be fooled — the real plays are coming Tuesday as we align with clean structure, trap logic, and real macro catalysts. Focus only on what matters. Let’s prep with clarity and intent. 🎯 🌍 TUESDAY MACRO PREVIEW (JUNE 10) 📊 12:00pm – NFIB Small Business Index 🗣️ 10:00pm – President Trump speaks (market-moving risk) 🛢️ 10:30pm – API Weekly Oil Data (impacts USD sentiment) No CPI or FOMC yet — but volatility is brewing. Trump + late-day oil stats = prime conditions for NY tricks or late-session moves. 🧠 TECHNICAL STRUCTURE 🔹 Last impulse: 3292 → 3338 🔹 Price now: 3325 🔹 Asia swept 3293 — partial gap fill 🔹 NY faked above 3338 → rejected → no follow-through 🔹 HTF still bullish but in pullback mode 📏 Fibonacci (3292–3338) – 50% = 3315 – 61.8% = 3310 – 78.6% = 3303 📊 EMAs: 5/21 kissing → possible expansion 📉 RSI: Mid-range → clear room to move 🔐 STRUCTURE ZONES – CLEAN & ACTIVE Price Zone Type Logic 3345–3354 SELL ZONE 1 HTF FVG + inducement trap 3362–3368 SELL ZONE 2 OB + liquidity clear above final highs 3329–3332 FLIP ZONE NY trap → could flip support or reject 3307–3310 BUY ZONE 1 61.8% + CHoCH potential + OB 3292–3296 BUY ZONE 2 Asia low + FVG + discount sweep 🎯 PLAN OF ATTACK ✅ Bullish Plan – Hold above 3315–3320 – Break 3338 → retrace into 3310/3307 = sniper long 🎯 TP: 3354 → 3368 ❌ Bearish Plan – Fail under 3332 → tap 3345–3354 for reaction – Rejection = sell into 3310–3296 🎯 TP: 3310 → 3292 ⚠️ 3329–3332 = reaction zone only Do not sell blindly — wait for confirmation. 👀 EYES ON: – 3338 = intraday BOS point – 3307 = sniper trigger if CHoCH – Trump speech = high spike risk – NY tends to reverse early Asia setups 🚀 FINAL WORD We’re not here to chase noise — we’re here to execute with structure. You’ve got two clean sells, two sniper buys, and real macro risk on the table. No guesswork. Just precision. 💬 What’s your plan for Tuesday? Do you see the 3362 trap playing out? Are you waiting for the 3307 sniper? 👇 Drop your scenario in the comments — let’s compare setups and grow together. 📲 Follow @GoldFxMinds for daily sniper clarity 🎯 Let’s dominate CPI week. Together. 💬 Drop a 🚀 if you’re locked in for NY 🔥 Let’s make Tuesday count — clean, confident, and calculated.
OANDA:XAUUSD
by GoldFxMinds
7
Game-changing analysis technique that will elevate your strategyAs many of my loyal followers know, my analysis toolkit goes beyond just the standard fare of CME options data and COT reports. I dive deeper, utilizing additional filters like the average long and short positions of retail traders. These insights are publicly available, and while I won’t name specific sources to avoid any hint of hidden promotion, I’ll give you a clue: look for a website with the word "book" in its title. 📚 For years, I’ve relied on this data, and it has proven to be both reliable and insightful. The average positions of market participants serve as both filters and indicators. But what do I mean by indicators? Let’s break it down. When the price interacts with these levels, it reveals the market sentiment. For instance, if the price is below the average long position and breaks through easily, it’s a bullish sentiment. Conversely, if it hovers below the level and struggles to break through, that’s still bullish, as it indicates buyers are being drawn into profitable territory. Now, let’s flip the script for the bears: if the price breaks down from above or struggles below the average short position, that’s a bearish sentiment. The price isn’t responding to sellers, dragging them into a profit land. There’s more. Often, you’ll notice different behaviors near these key levels, allowing you to enter positions with an incredible risk/reward ratio of 3:1, 5:1, or even better! This clarity gives you insight into the current market mood—who’s being punished and who’s favored at that moment. Now, let’s take a look at the screenshot of the British Pound futures chart. Here’s what you’ll see: - A green line representing the average long position of retail traders. - A red line for the average short position. - The breakeven point of a put option contract for the June futures expiring on May 22, with 1,320 contracts at a strike of 1.295. Take a moment to study the chart. What do you observe? 🤓 Ok, breathe in, breathe out. Tomorrow, we’ll dive deeper into this analysis. Don’t forget to subscribe so you won’t miss the continuation of this story! The insights I’ll share are definitely worth your time, as I aim to shift your perspective on the market by demonstrating a clear methodology without relying on indicators or technical patterns. Stay tuned; it’s going to be incredibly valuable! 🚀✨
CME:6B1!Education
by ClashChartsTeam
Cancellation of “Head-and-Shoulders” Pattern. Bears trapThe "Head-and-Shoulders" (H&S) pattern is considered a powerful trend reversal indicator. However, it can also become very costly for new traders. Yesterday, the S&P provided a great example of H&S cancellation. Traders who entered short on the break-out of the shoulders line (and Monday's low) incurred losses after the price returned to the previous day's range and rallied all the way up. Such scenarios happen more often than you might think. To avoid being caught in such traps, it is important to consider two things: 1. Higher Level Context : In this example, the H&S pattern formed on the hourly time frame. But if we zoom out, we'll see that on the weekly chart, the price is in a strong uptrend, currently making new historical highs. This is a very bullish context, with buyers having full control over the price. 2. Price Behavior on the Break-out : Upon confirmation of a reversal pattern, you should expect sellers to jump in and drive the price down as fast as possible. It is "abnormal" to see the price returning to the previous range and gaining acceptance. This is a trigger that something is not right. Some people will add volume analysis on the break-out, but I’m personally not a fan of it, especially for SPY.
AMEX:SPYEducation
by hermes_trisme
US30 - NFP day - Welcome to September Hola ! Happy Friday traders - Mid Cycle of the 3rd quarter for 2023 As mentioned in my previous post, US30 gave us bullish momentum throughout the week and during NY session we seen the bears take over completely. Am i the only one seeing all the sellside liquidity getting built ? Im in two minds with it being NFP today - shit is going to be wild. Thinking the 35007 area is hotzone(Jul to Aug Flipzone to create bearish momentum). If we get a clear MSB and retest i will go long. If the bearish flipzones are respected. We may attack last months lows before the bull rush takes over. I tend to stay away from major news events like this. Market can be really volatile and sweep both sides before moving in the intended direction Best of Luck - Follow your rules !
CAPITALCOM:US30
by KingDee57
2
EicherMotors Bear trapEducational Idea: Most of the Novice conventional traders use support and resistance levels. If the support breaks, they tend to short-sell the scrip & try to profit out of it. And, if the resistance breaks, they go long. But the majority of the time, they become a victim. Let me get this straight. Let's take an example, in this case, Eicher Motors. When Eicher Motors is close to the support pivot, let's say, everyone(Traders and Investors) will take a long position. Since everyone is buying the stock, there will be a lack of sellers & the price will shoot up suddenly in search of the sellers, and the investors will have no choice but to buy for a higher price since there is a huge demand. But the thing is, the investors are much smarter than that. When everyone is long at the pivot (or Support Point), they will just short the stock, using all the buy orders provided by the traders and drive the price down, breaking the pivot (Support). This will create a panic for the traders as the support is broken. In a panic, they will square off their position for a loss, and to cover their loss (creating sell orders), they will just short the stock. (Again Creating new sell orders, at a lower price) Now, the investors got what they wanted, i.e, fresh sell orders at a lower cost. They will just unload their short positions to the traders who are taking fresh short positions and will start accumulating the quantities they want for their portfolio at a much better & lower cost. And then, the stock price goes up, giving investors their returns and traders, well, their losses. Please Note, This is just an Educational Idea. Trading involves risking capital. Always protect your capital by keeping a strict stop-loss. Happy Trading & Investing.
NSE:EICHERMOTLong
by corestrategytrader
AUDCAD SIMPLE PRICE ACTION TECHNIQUE by Constantino Principles of Professional Speculation" written by Victor Sperandeo (Trader Vic ), analyses one of the powerful topBottom reversal techniques. Trader Vic describes this technique, "In an uptrend, if prices penetrate the previous high, but fail to carry through and immediately drop below the previous high, the trend is apt to reverse. " The converse is true for a down trend. This pattern is also called "spring." The 2B setup looks like a micro "M" pattern and signals trend reversal when prices stop making higher-highs in an uptrend. The 2B pattern rule is when prices make a new high or new low; they pull back for a healthy retracement. After retracement, the price tries to re-test the new high or new low. When this test of new high or new low fails, and it does not maintain the prices above the new high or low, it signals a potential trend reversal. This setup is very powerful and signals the beginning of a correction. Trade: The market attempts to test a recent new high or low, but does not hold the prices above this range. Trades are entered to sell the low of the bar trying to breakout or buy the high of the bar trying to breakdown. Target: The target is usually the "swing low" prior to the new high for 2B Buy setup or "swing high" prior to the new low for 2B Sell setup. Stop: Protect your "long" trade entry by placing a "stop" below the recent low and protect the "short" trade entry by placing a "stop" above the recent high.
Long
by TradeChartPatternsLikeThePros
Understanding News ManipulationIt is crucial to understand the price action prior to a high impact news event. Analysing the range to the left beforehand can help you determine what move is likely to come next. In this example, we saw the price was driven down by the bears to stop out buyers, only to reverse immediately to the upside moments after the news had been released. By studying and acquiring knowledge like this, you can predict market moves that are likely to come with fundamentals. Find the liquidity and trade it, or be the liquidity.
Education
by AlkalineFX
10
USDJPY: High WipeThe high wipe had to happen, we couldn't sell simply from a trendline breakout. This was a trap, now that the trap is out of the way we can look for sell opportunities. I expect one last purge of the highs before we collapse into equal lows. Leave a comment and/or message us on how we can improve and provide better content, we are open to suggestions to create a better experience for you! Keep in mind that the analysis provided is not 100% accurate and that you can never be certain of the markets. This information given is not financial advice, always do your own research. Thank you for reading, Cheers to many pips!

Short
by AlkalineFX
12
Learning Parallel Channel TrapsSometimes we can get so caught up in the fear of missing out on the breakout that we forget it could be a trap. It is always crucial to listen to your intuition when you see these easy setups because more often than not they are more complex than they seem. In this example, a breakout occurred and buyers put stops below the last structure, a few days later this structure got raided for liquidity. Once the liquidity was gathered we began to see the true move to the upside. Do you see this often in the markets?
Education
by AlkalineFX
2
Stop Loss HuntingInstitutional investors have a profound impact on financial instruments prices because of their large volume trading activities. They can greatly impact the price of financial instruments, however making a material impact and hence decreasing liquidity to the point where there may be no one to take the other side of the trade is not something they desire. To fill their large in size orders with better price levels, Institutional investors need liquidity, they cannot just enter a trade at once, but they split trades over time and slowly have to build a position by hunting for liquidity. One of their strategic approach and the best way to get liquidity without making a material impact of the price and get filled in better price levels is Stop Loss Hunting . A stop-loss order is an order placed to buy or sell a financial instrument when it reaches a certain price with the aim to limit loss on a position or protect profits. Where do we usually place our stop orders? For a long trade example, usually we set them just below a support level, a trend line, a longer-term moving average, previous day low or a specific ATR percentage etc, which are highly predictable. Institutional investors simply need to trigger stop loss orders of thousand of traders and since a key level is borken new traders joins by entering positions, making them take trades in the wrong direction, which as a result creates a huge supply with enough liquidity to absorb Institutional investor's demand with better prices Some examples Stop Loss houting can be observed frequently
FX_IDC:XAUUSDEducation
by dgtrd
214
⚡️ Understanding Breakout Traps ⚡️If we see a pattern form that retail likes to trade, It is highly likely that this pattern may get manipulated. The reason these common patterns get manipulated is because of liquidity forming. Banks want to make sure they can create enough liquidity for themselves to get positioned nicely in the market. They do this by driving the price up/down into stop loss areas. To avoid being caught out we need to sit on our hands, wait for the stop loss hunt to occur before we go-ahead with our initial position bias.
Education
by AlkalineFX
DXY : Watch out for TRAPS in the FX-Market!Hey tradomaniacs, We`ve got to be very carefully again as I see traps being prepared in the market. Lots of retailers are currently looking for shorts in Major-Pairs such as AUD/USD, EUR/USD, GBP/USD and NZD/USD to catch the peek while CoT-Data are showing still a strong long-positioning of retailers. We could eventually see a move down of DXY (US-DOLLAR) in order to stop out the long-positions and to attract retailers to sell the peeks. This would give the big players enough liquidity to fill their long-positions. With Biden as the President we can expect a stimulus-package in the future which means more liquidity for the market and so an inflational affect 👉 DOLLAR short. Nontheless we need to look at the Senate aswell which is very important. If the Republicans win the Senate we might see a very good chance of another rally in the stock-market as they will probably not accept Bidens tax-increase. In case of Democrats winning the seats in the Senate we could see the "blue-wave" in form of a sweep and so quick decision making. The best scenario would be to see DXY (Us-DOLLAR) to retrace with the opening in order to attract the sellers. Just be careful with quick trade-decisions now. Let`s see what happens.👌 LEAVE A LIKE AND A COMMENT - I appreciate every support! =) Peace and good trades Irasor Wanna see more? Don`t forget to follow me. Any questions? PM me. :-)
TVC:DXY
by Trading2ez
Liquidity Traps, and hidden ordersTraps : When price is manipulated in order to capture liquidity, with misinformation, for instance in this case the buy orders @ 139.800 were completely hidden from the market, meaning information is not available at all for retail traders, why did they do this? In order to accumulate liquidity and give fake hopes to buyers, accumulating all positions with "Fake triangles" and fake breakouts. And then killing all... What is what I noticed that gave up the trap? 1) The price entered a big resistance level with many open sale positions on the oder book, so it was extremely hard to break, however the price was still trying to go up 2) The price wouldn't go down, thing is different as why wouldn't it go up (of the huge resistance sellers had with open orders), there was no open buy orders @ 139.800, yet the price was not going down, this meant a huge hidden buy order was doing the dirty job... 3) The price entered a range, usually after finding such resistance, the price will fight a little and then fall straight down, well the price not only fought, but fought for 7+ hours, and accumulated around 4.7% in the range between 139.800 and 139.850 of all buyers in this zone. Not any sellers, why? Cause they are not going to kill sellers... The manipulator is a seller 4) Fake symmetrical triangle and resistance breakout, the price did go up, however for all the liquidity trapped in this zone the price should have exploded, not moved that little, overall even find some resistance like it did after breaking the symmetrical triangle We are never shown the whole picture as retail traders
Education
by EmilianoMesa
1