Good news… tech problems delayed the start to my trading on Monday. Well, not good for me I guess, as I missed a beautiful trap entry at the open. But good for those who were hoping for a followup to the prior article, Trading after Structure has Formed, where we discussed the idea that those…
Let’s return to the sporting world… because there is so much we can learn from the way that professional sport manages mindset and performance. In particular today, let’s consider the half-time team talk. The team has walked from the field and is back in the locker room. You’re the coach. You’re responsible for guiding this…
I’d like to expand upon Wednesday’s social media post. And share it via the blog and newsletter to ensure this gets to a wider audience. Because it’s an important concept. One I believe critical for your trading success. Part of good trading comes from quickly identifying and avoiding those price sequences which contain potential to…
Let’s do a quick followup to the recent article on Layered Levels of Support or Resistance. Because there was an email response that I think is worth sharing. – – – Email: Lance, you’re a legend. Your timing is perfect. I’ve been trying to trade off major daily levels (prior days highs and lows, overnight…
There were three factors identified pre-session on 31st March, which alerted me to the potential for an opening drive in this session. (1) A contracting environment Firstly contracting on the higher timescale, as shown here on the daily chart. But also contracting on the smaller timescale, as shown here from an individual session perspective. If…
I love layered levels of support and resistance (multiple levels within close proximity). A primary reason is that they simplify our trade plan. There is no doubt about the direction that we’re looking for trade opportunity. Like last Monday… Keep an eye out for layered levels of support or resistance as you establish your S/R…
We all love highly direction markets. Especially a strong momentum drive right from the open. But not every day is so kind to offer one. Sometimes price gets stuck at the open. And if we don’t have plans to manage ourselves during this opening chop we risk hitting our session stop before the day really…
I received a question a few weeks ago asking why I haven’t shared many support & resistance trades lately. And asking whether or not I still trade them. It’s interesting that they’ve noticed this. The majority of my trades in the last year have been with-trend, seeking to profit from continuation of a directional market….
I’m always fascinated by the decision making of “other traders”. In particular those who trade in places where I suspect they’ve possibly got it very wrong. Like here… It’s a simple model for decision making, which I find particularly useful. As you watch price you will sometimes find yourself thinking… “WTF! Really! Who would buy…
A late pre-session breakout of key price levels… you know I love that. But there was one factor which suggested that I should be in no hurry to trade. Step back a little, define a “No Play” zone, and wait. Hindsight will show us it wasn’t necessary this time. But there are places on the…
