Nihon, or Nippon referring to the "Land of the Rising Sun", Japan. The radiation damage will deal a long term detrimental impact to Japan. As a result both the economy and currency will suffer. Long term Yen shorts are the play, but you have to pick ...

Technical Analysis Fallacy

A technique from Michael Parsons, from his "Channel Surfing" book if memory serves me correctly. Time measures from the center point. This or variations are seen in serveral other authors works. fwiw edit: My bad, concept is from John Crane's ...

The Element of Time in Trading

I'm not familiar with that one, apologies. But it does sound interesting.

Technical Analysis Fallacy

One of my first mentors would characterize the life of a trader as that of the ole' mountain men...... solitary and independent, relying on his own wits for survival. video

Technical Analysis Fallacy

Love them metals! But be careful up here in the high altitudes. Not sure how much air is left for the time being. rgards,

(binned per thread starter’s request) GEfx Trading Journal

All is in relation to one's account size, there's no pat answer to that question. If one's account is very large, then a small fraction of a percent could equate to substantial gains, on the flip side a small account may require abnormal %'s to ...

Technical Analysis Fallacy

Yep, most don't post their dance sequences, it is tailored to the individual with no specific pattern to follow, but most of the time I don't see the base building when afforded the opportunity, usually squaring. fwiw,

Technical Analysis Fallacy

I was referring to size building from the remaining scouts, putting a combination of runs together, or in my interpretation "dancing the next larger wave degree". Money flow between markets is a separate issue.

Technical Analysis Fallacy

Smaller playing to the tune of the larger fwiw

Sine Wave and Channel Reflection, Action/Reaction putting it all together

Fwiw

Pitchfork Goldmine!

Good to see you back in your journal!

(binned per thread starter’s request) GEfx Trading Journal

I Wonder if everyone understands this?

Technical Analysis Fallacy

Kingjames, Daily, hourly charts, yes to get overall market direction (trend or market conditions ie. range) You deploy your scout based on that (yes with ego in check, not married to your bias) From that point on other things come into ...

Technical Analysis Fallacy

Tis' exactly what I am doing. I believe I understand what DS was implying but, imho, there's times when the simple mechanics of the market can be an underlying force that moves it. The Yen was used as such. Identifying these opportunities can shed ...

Order Flow - Achieving the mindset

So the focus of a carry trade is based on the interest rates of the "carried" pair? Do other markets use these?

Order Flow - Achieving the mindset

Why do carry trades exist?

Order Flow - Achieving the mindset

Just some conversation with others who seek a different path. Imho, trying to incorporate it into your existing MO would be disastrous to your book! Concentrate on your abilities and what has gotten your to this point, keep with the basics and ...

Technical Analysis Fallacy

Is the simulator a random generator or replay of actual markets? There's a difference. Sweeps are not random. 38 pips should not make or break you, if your heavily skewed in that small of a market range, you're playing it "WAY TO CLOSE". imwo,

Technical Analysis Fallacy

Pike, In "timing" you're basically looking for a change of state which can be (in order) reversal, acceleration or consolidation. Cyclical patterns do at times invert meaning you can have repeating lows/highs. fwiw... regards, the ugly.

The Element of Time in Trading

Interesting!

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