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Strong Bullish Chart Structure: TRON TRXUSD: Sets up This is a Cryptocurrency that always reminds me of DOGEUSD because they share a similar price at around 0.16 cents, the difference is that this one TRXUSD is positioned very strongly in terms of its price. The setup here is the 4HR chart. You will see about 6 times that price action has drawn together with the 200EMA just before price rally's in Long positions. You will see in the 4hR CHART how Tron is meeting with the 200EMA very soon, once again, I doubt it quite makes the joining with 200EMA because its price is going to take off very soon, northwards/longwards. The thicker WHITE-LINE in chart is the 200EMA
EIGHTCAP:TRXUSDLong
by Easy_Explosive_Trading
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Bitcoin's Squeeze in price is building momentum upwards I hope you are well this Sunday. If you have been following my Bitcoin thread this weekend, you will know that price has further to fall, if the Bitcoin market is to tank downwards. What I am saying is that we are in a squeeze moving price down and up which contracts price and causes the squeeze effect, which quite frankly is needed in circumstances where volumes are again low this weekend. But this squeeze is building momentum in the Bitcoin tank. Bitcoin price has recently tested the level just under 69000 which is a big support level. Unfortunately some Stop Losses would've been triggered and price has taken the liquidity and moved higher. I never like to promote a stop loss level to someone, but I think it's reckless if I do not in circumstances where price tanks. Please take a look at a recently Daily Chart of Bitcoin. I present Fib Levels & Fib EMA's 8,13,21,55. Both are supportive of price to move higher from current levels. 69,000 and thereabouts is the support zone and I think this level will hold.
EIGHTCAP:BTCUSDLong
by Easy_Explosive_Trading
Falls in price deceive. Bitcoin's Daily Chart is Demand-driven! I know Bitcoin sold off really quickly about 48 hours ago trying to reach higher highs and resistance. Price also made no further attempts to retest the breakout high price, but not yet. Daily chart is attached. It looks indicative of higher prices to my eyes, but we only see what we see. If I am missing something more bearish please write in the comments. It's a learning curve for us all. Quickly my reasons, Bitcoin switched to a Demand-channel in recent months, you know higher highs and higher lows, now recently Bitcoin price has remained in the upper part of channel, for me that is a bullish sign. Check the chart. Thanks for reading.
EIGHTCAP:BTCUSDLong
by Easy_Explosive_Trading
DOGEUSD very bullish to break out with Bitcoin. DOGEUSD is a Crypto that I have accrued. I recently sold out and then I got back into Doge-long because I could see how it was traversing in a similar way to BTCUSD in its price. It has been moving up a lot lately but it's only 0.1698. Pull up a daily or weekly chart and you will soon realise how structure-strong it's charting looks and you start to realise that it will breakout with BTCUSD but with more upside I believe. If you prefer TRON TRXUSD, its price and charting is a bit like DOGE but Tron's price is at the top of the chart and its also destined to break out with BTCUSD. Here are some charts. DOGEUSD DAILY: Bullish Structure BULLISH TRON DAILY below:
EIGHTCAP:DOGEUSDLong
by Easy_Explosive_Trading
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The Art of War for Traders: Sun Tzu's Timeless Lessons on MarketI recently revisited "The Art of War by Sun Tzu", and I was struck by how directly its timeless wisdom applies to the world of trading. Written over 2,500 years ago, this classic on strategy offers lessons every trader—from beginners to seasoned pros—can apply in the markets to improve discipline, timing, and decision-making. The Art of War is often seen as a manual for military generals, but its insights go far beyond the battlefield. Sun Tzu’s advice on strategy, patience, and self-discipline is surprisingly relevant for traders. In many ways, trading is a battle—one fought not only with the market but also with our own emotions and impulses. Here are some key takeaways from The Art of War and how they can help elevate your trading game. 1. Know Your Enemy and Know Yourself Sun Tzu’s advice, “If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles,” is invaluable in trading. For traders, the “enemy” is the market itself, filled with unpredictable movements, different participants, and countless psychological traps. But perhaps the most important part is knowing yourself—your strengths, weaknesses, risk tolerance, and emotional triggers. Trading Insight: Self-awareness is crucial for consistent success. By understanding your own psychology, you can prevent impulsive decisions, recognize patterns in your behavior, and develop a trading plan that works in harmony with your strengths. The better you know yourself, the better you can handle whatever the market throws at you. 2. Strategize Rigorously, But Act Flexibly Sun Tzu stresses the need for detailed planning but also emphasizes the importance of adapting to changing conditions. In trading, a plan is essential—it gives you structure and discipline. But markets are fluid and can shift without warning, meaning flexibility is equally important. Trading Insight: Create a well-defined trading plan that includes entry and exit strategies, position sizing, and risk management. At the same time, be ready to adapt if the market changes direction. Many successful traders know that the best plan is one that’s firm yet flexible, allowing for adjustments as new data comes in. 3. Timing is Key Patience and timing are central to Sun Tzu’s teachings. He emphasizes waiting for the perfect moment to strike. In trading, this principle cannot be overstated. Good timing separates profitable trades from losses; a premature entry or exit can wipe out gains or magnify losses. Trading Insight: Success in trading often comes from waiting for high-probability setups, rather than forcing trades when conditions aren’t ideal. The best opportunities require patience. Rather than feeling pressured to trade constantly, seasoned traders know that waiting for the right conditions is a form of discipline that pays off over time. 4. Position Yourself Wisely Positioning is at the core of The Art of War. Sun Tzu advises placing troops in positions of strength, not vulnerability, which translates directly to trading. Positioning wisely means knowing where to enter and exit, as well as how much risk to take on any trade. Trading Insight: Position sizing and strategic entry/exit points are essential for managing risk. Set stop-losses to guard against heavy losses and choose setups where you have a statistical edge. Success comes from positioning yourself to gain while limiting potential losses—whether you’re a day trader or a long-term investor. 5. Discipline and Self-Control Sun Tzu repeatedly emphasizes the importance of discipline and self-restraint. A general who cannot control himself will struggle to control his troops, and the same goes for traders. Without discipline, a trading plan is just words on paper. Trading Insight: In trading, self-discipline means sticking to your plan, managing your risk, and resisting impulsive decisions driven by emotions. This is a skill that separates successful traders from those who struggle. Discipline keeps you from chasing trades, overtrading, or taking unnecessary risks. It’s the backbone of consistency. 6. Exploit Market Weaknesses and Protect Your Own Sun Tzu teaches the value of observing and exploiting the weaknesses in the enemy while concealing your own. In trading, this might mean identifying overbought or oversold conditions, weak trends, or moments of market irrationality. Trading Insight: Recognize when the market is at extremes and leverage these moments for high-probability setups. At the same time, protect your portfolio by diversifying and using stop-losses, ensuring that if a trade doesn’t work out, it doesn’t do significant damage. Trade with your strengths and protect against your weaknesses. 7. Beware of Deception and False Signals One of Sun Tzu’s core principles is the use of deception, creating the illusion of weakness or strength. Markets can often create similar illusions through false breakouts, price manipulations, and fakeouts, which can easily lead to poor decisions. Trading Insight: Avoid falling for obvious “traps” in the market. False breakouts and fake signals are common, especially in highly volatile markets. Experienced traders look beyond surface movements and analyze underlying trends to verify signals. Being cautious and vigilant can prevent costly mistakes. 8. Use Resources Efficiently Sun Tzu cautions against prolonged battles that drain resources and morale. In trading, this equates to overtrading or letting emotions lead to excessive losses. Trading Insight: Efficiently allocate your capital and avoid trading more than necessary. Protecting your capital allows you to stay in the game for the long run. If a trade setup doesn’t meet your criteria, move on. Wasting resources on low-quality trades is like fighting unnecessary battles. 9. Calculated Risk and Risk Management Sun Tzu emphasizes knowing when to engage and when to hold back. For traders, this is the heart of risk management. Taking calculated risks is essential for capturing profits, but knowing when to step away is just as important. Trading Insight: Risk management is fundamental to long-term success. Use tools like stop-losses, position sizing, and risk-to-reward ratios to control losses. Accept that not every trade will be a winner and cut your losses when needed. This protects your capital and keeps you from getting overly attached to individual trades. 10. Seize Opportunities with Confidence Sun Tzu believes in the importance of seizing opportunities when they arise. In trading, this means acting decisively when a setup aligns with your strategy and conditions are favorable. Trading Insight: Hesitating can lead to missed opportunities, while decisive action—grounded in a solid strategy—can yield significant profits. When the conditions align with your analysis, trust your instincts and execute your plan. The ability to recognize and seize opportunities is what distinguishes successful traders from the rest. The Art of War has taught me that trading, much like warfare, is a game of patience, discipline, and strategy. Sun Tzu’s principles remind us that success doesn’t come from battling the market but from managing our responses to it. Every trade is a test of how well you can plan, adapt, and stay disciplined under pressure. As you navigate the markets, remember Sun Tzu’s timeless advice. Approach trading as a strategist would approach battle—prepare thoroughly, act wisely, and remain adaptable. Success in trading is not just about making profits; it’s about managing yourself, seizing opportunities, and protecting your resources for the long run. 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Education
by TheFxAce
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Is Bitcoin going under next week? Quite possibly, here is why.. Well they threw the bitcoin-bone to us retail traders about 2 weeks ago on a Sunday when everything in Crypto was coming alive and turning green on our screens. I get no pleasure in saying, as I'm invested in Solana, Doge, Bitcoin and others, that things at least for Bitcoin may not be so wonderful going forwards for a little while next week. Perhaps Crypto in general holds up until Bitcoin gets its' sh*t together. What bothers me is the Daily chart below for BTCUSD. 3 different settings for MACD on higher timeframes are bearish with crossing DOWN signals on the daily chart which is where the momentum-action will catch up and be next week, bearish, I think. Bitcoin, I said a couple of days ago was struggling on the Daily chart. Intraday does not look good on Monday, my guess is that it starts to sell off this weekend. Put some stop losses on your stuff if you don't have them, trailing stops. See the daily chart for the loss in momentum to the upside on so many fronts for Bitcoin.
EIGHTCAP:BTCUSD
by Easy_Explosive_Trading
High probability trade in minutes Asia Monday GBPUSD Long Here is a trade I will take once the liquidity picks up as its still pre-market in Australian Monday trading and liquidity and spreads will be much better in a couple of hours. The trade is Long GBPUSD along the lines of the Daily chart 200ema where I expect price to continue to respect it and the influence of the ema right on price will spark renewed interest from traders during Monday. Standby for about 1 to 2 hours and I will provide my entry, SL and potential TP. Cheers, Chris
Long
by Easy_Explosive_Trading
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Bitcoin Still Targeting New ATHHey there, Just wanted to share an update on Bitcoin. Since March 2024, it has been trading within a 30% range, showing significant consolidation. I'm leaning bullish because Bitcoin has left a lot of untouched liquidity behind, and I believe it's only a matter of time before we break the all-time high. If you've been trading the long side swings, you've likely taken profits from previous order blocks. Interestingly, most traders are ready to go long on Bitcoin above $70,000 instead of taking positions within the current range (if we break immediatly, I would also long it on my Futures Account). Personally, I'll be looking to catch two separate spot buys with different position sizes if the market breaks down. It would be great to see a new low for a better risk-reward ratio. Best regards
Long
by umothegreat
Gold's next probable direction & a safe zone for a Buy entry I am also starting to see some downturn in Gold and Silver prices, mostly from momentum indicators which simply can't sustain the bullish momentum session after session. But I don't think its a big correction, only 4% down from the current Gold price, this is a Fib level of support for price but this Fib level also coincides (ties-in) with recent market structure support. Down below I will give some details of a Gold short I took today in Asia Friday and about 1 hour ago. Interestingly, the Gold price started to slightly sell off Lol, as if I am the only Gold-trader today in the Asia region.
EIGHTCAP:XAUUSDShort
by Easy_Explosive_Trading
The nearby outlook for Bitcoin. Good! But not as good on Daily This is the Daily and Weekly Charts for Bitcoin. Both charts have price situated above their 200EMA's (sloping upwards) and this demonstrates a bullish uptrend, the EMA stack is also in correct order with 8EMA stacked on top. The only thing contrary I found is a short-term Daily bearishness for Bitcoin depicted in the MACD. This simply means that price needs to find support around the 21 EMA, 34 EMA or 55EMA, support which you can see in recent history on the bitcoin chart.
EIGHTCAP:BTCUSDLong
by Easy_Explosive_Trading
Will the Perfect Storm in Natural Gas Markets Lead to a New EnerIn an era of unprecedented global energy transformation, the natural gas market stands at a critical juncture where geopolitical tensions, technological advancement, and infrastructure development converge to create a potentially game-changing scenario. The ongoing Middle East crisis, particularly the Israel-Iran tensions threatening the Strait of Hormuz, could reshape energy flows and trigger a cascade of effects across interconnected global energy markets, potentially forcing a fundamental reassessment of natural gas's role in the global energy mix. A seismic shift is approaching in North American markets with LNG Canada's anticipated 2025 launch, which promises to revolutionize Canadian gas pricing dynamics and global market access. This transformation coincides with an extraordinary surge in potential demand from AI and data centers, projected to consume between 3 and 30 billion cubic feet per day of additional North American gas. Such technological evolution, coupled with Asia's growing appetite for cleaner energy sources, suggests a structural reformation of traditional gas flow patterns and pricing mechanisms. The convergence of these factors presents both challenges and opportunities for market participants. While weather patterns and storage dynamics continue to influence short-term price formation, longer-term strategic considerations are increasingly dominated by infrastructure development, market access, and geopolitical risk management. As the industry adapts through strategic hedging, infrastructure investment, and consolidation, the natural gas market appears poised for a period of dynamic evolution that could fundamentally alter its global value proposition and establish a new paradigm in energy markets.
NYMEX:NG1!Long
by signalmastermind
I shorted the Silver price a short time ago at 34.44 This trade is doing well, volatile until sellers properly formed, but I won't be shorting it for long as this is only a small correction I feel. Gold and Silver have been delivering Long trades so well lately, that their price has to adjust a bit downwards before the next session. IE. New York. You would've maybe noticed Gold and Silver sold off at the end of New York yesterday, but smart money moved in with buy orders with a fair 'hunch' that the precious metals prices would continue their ascent in the Asia Tuesday session.
EIGHTCAP:XAGUSD
by Easy_Explosive_Trading
BUY EURUSD. Not on interest rate holds but Indicator Signals. EURO zone held their interest rates on hold yesterday despite expectations of a rate cut for the zone. On the charts and there are 3; weekly, daily, 4hr. Weekly is a 38.2 fib price retracement to a buy zone and the continuation of higher prices. Daily chart is a recent bounce from a Buy order block triggering long bets for EURUSD. The 4HR chart is getting bullish reversal oversold signals on Stochastic's and RSI, which tend to be very reliable on 4HR charts and higher.
by Easy_Explosive_Trading
USDTHB a good runner when the Dollar is strong This pair has been quiet this week, which is why I think it will start running again today. USD CHF struggles a bit for longer term direction as technically price is below the the daily 200ema which of course presents a bearish scenario. What I also like about Long USDTHB is that you can see in the 30m chart its price action has recently exited a huge 30m falling-wedge & triangle that complicated its Long-momentum. The USD is expected to strengthen on the back of recent weakness, so perhaps it wont be long until this gets above it's 200 daily ema.
Long
by Easy_Explosive_Trading
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