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Order Flow Trading Glossary
1 TICK TEST/FAIL This is a condition where the market tests the prior day’s high or low or the current IB high or low by 1 tick before finding the opposing force pushing it the other way. This is generally considered a failed test of a significant area. ABSORPTION Price Absorption occurs when aggressive market participants Hit the Bid or Lift the Offer on high volume, and are met with participants who “absorb” all of the orders. The effect of this price Absorption is that price moves very little or not at all. Price Absorption can often lead to short-term reversals when the original aggressive participants give up and close their positions. See Absorption Reversal. ABSORPTION REVERSAL An Absorption Reversal Long occurs where aggressive sellers…
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Navigating U.S. Open Futures Markets: A Trading Plan Based on European Session Trends and Safe Haven Assets
Trading US Open Futures Markets based on European Session Volumes and Trends Trading futures can be a profitable way to invest your money, but it requires a lot of knowledge, skill, and strategy. One strategy that has proven effective is trading US open futures markets based on European session volumes and trends. In this article, we will explore this strategy and how it can help you make profitable trades. The European session is the most active trading session in the world, with London being the financial hub of Europe. The European session opens at 2:00 AM EST and closes at 11:00 AM EST. During this session, most of the financial…
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Replikanto Flow Bots-NT Copy Trader
Replikanto Flow Bots: Replikanto Flow Bots: Leveraging Multiple Accounts with the Help of a Copy Trader Replikanto Flow Bots-NT Copy Trader As a trader, you may have multiple accounts in different brokerages or platforms. Managing all of them can be a hassle, and manually placing trades on each account can be time-consuming. This is where Replikanto Flow Bots come in handy. A 10% discount from Replikanto with the code PROPTRADERZ10 Update for Black Friday -40% off code PROPTRADERZ40Black Replikanto Flow Bots are automated trading tools that allow you to copy trades between multiple accounts in real time. This means that when you place a trade on one account, the…
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Understanding Futures: An Introduction to Trading Contracts for Market Participants
Understanding Futures Contracts: Beginner’s Guide Article Overview New to futures or looking for a refresher? This article is designed for you. Dive into the basics of futures contracts, how contracts trade on a futures exchange, the different ways customers use these instruments and the benefits that futures provide. Gain a stronger understanding of how futures work and why more market participants are using derivatives in their trading strategies today. This course covers: – Contract Specifications – Contract Trading Codes – Expiration and Settlement Processes – Tick movements – Futures Price Limits – Notional Value – Futures Market Transparency – Margin – Roles of Speculators and Hedgers What is a Futures…
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Market Structure Course
Market Structure In this article, we will understand the following pointers. 1. What is the Market Structure in Trading? 2. Principles of Market Structure 3. Elements of the Market Structure What is Market Structure in Trading? – Market structure gives us bias for trading opportunities. In the bull market, we always look to buy dips – Range market we look for buy low sell high Principles of Market Structure (here good indicator ) Price moves within a structure of support and resistance.(FVG plus indicator here ) A breakout of the structure of support or resistance will lead to price movement in the next area of support or resistance. A breakout…
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Harmonic Patterns- Scalper
Harmonic Patterns Harmonic patterns are a popular tool used by traders to identify potential reversal points in the market. These patterns are based on a series of Fibonacci retracements and extensions, which are derived from the golden ratio, a mathematical ratio found throughout nature. While the Gartley, Butterfly, and Crab patterns are commonly known harmonic patterns, there are alternative harmonic patterns traders can use to identify profitable trades. Harmonic Patterns can be very hard to spot and Automate in your trading Strategy. This indicator will magically spot for you the various patterns and enables you to use it in an Automated strategy and back-test its performance! This Indicator Detects 8…
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Market Structure – Order Blocks and FVG-ICT
Market structure Market structure is a critical concept in trading and investing. Understanding market structure can help traders and investors make more informed decisions and improve their overall performance. In this article, we will explore what market structure is, why it matters, and how it can be analyzed. What is Market Structure? Market structure refers to the way in which a market is organized, including its participants, trading rules, and the types of securities being traded. It can be thought of as the “framework” within which trading activity takes place. Market structure can vary depending on the type of security being traded, the exchange on which it is traded, and…
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The Inside Bar Candlestick Pattern
The inside bar candlestick pattern The inside bar candlestick pattern is one of the most potent chart setups that professional traders lookout; however, most traders fail to trade it successfully. Lack of skills and knowledge and poor education are the primary reasons why most price action traders don’t make money trading this Japanese candlestick. Tips for Trading the Inside Bar Pattern 1. Use the Inside Bar pattern in conjunction with other technical analysis tools such as trendlines, support and resistance levels, and indicators to confirm the direction of the trend and increase the probability of a successful trade. 2. Pay attention to the size of the Inside Bar compared to…
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Virtual Private Server
Virtual Private Server NinjaTrader offers a Virtual Private Server (VPS) for traders who need reliable, uninterrupted access to their trading accounts. The VPS is designed to provide traders with a dedicated server that is always online, allowing them to access their accounts from anywhere with an internet connection. More details here The NinjaTrader VPS is hosted in a secure data center with high-speed internet connections and backup power supplies, ensuring that traders can access their accounts at all times. The VPS is also equipped with high-performance hardware and advanced security features to ensure that traders’ data and accounts are always secure. One of the main benefits of the NinjaTrader VPS…
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What is Futures Trading
What is Futures Trading Futures trading is the act of buying or selling a contract for a commodity or financial instrument at a predetermined price and date in the future. This type of trading can be an effective way to manage risk and capitalize on market movements. A great video about trading futures here One of the benefits of trading futures is the ability to take a position on the price of an asset without actually having to own the underlying asset. This allows traders to speculate on the price movements of commodities, currencies, and financial instruments without the need for significant capital. Another benefit of futures trading is the…
