There is a reversal pattern within technical analysis called Three Pushes, or sometimes Three Drives. There are a number of variations which specify requirements for the distance that each push extends, or for the depth of each pullback. Personally I’m not too concerned with this. But do like to see the trend clearly weakening into…
Sometimes a slight change in perspective can make ALL the difference. The light bulb comes on. And what was once hidden is now blindingly obvious. It’s my hope that today’s article may well provide someone with one of these paradigm shifts, as it relates to the mindset required for trade re-entry. If you operate with…
Today I want to take the concept of Project-Confirm-Trade up a level. First though, a quick review of the general concept, borrowing one of the images from that prior article. The rules I use for projection are outlined in the the YTC Price Action Trader.. See Volume 2 Section 3.3.3. And then it’s simply a…
I do love a strong gap opening. So let’s begin Friday 31st July 2020 with NQ gapping higher. We’ll start with the 30 minute chart (RTH session data only so that we see the gap). Let’s drop slightly to the 15 minute chart and include some overnight data as well. So let’s prepare for the…
Last week’s article led to a simple question from a reader – “I’m not familiar with the Inside Continuation pattern. Do you have a post where it’s discussed?” No blog post, sorry. So let’s create one now. The prior article was this one: Project – Confirm – Trade And the reference to the term Inside…
It’s Monday morning and the markets open with a Simple Pullback Entry LONG. BUT I DIDN’T TAKE IT. Because it didn’t set up right for me. A key principle in how I trade is keeping my awareness AHEAD of price. No trade should be taken unless I saw it coming well before the entry candle….
The majority of my pre-session higher timeframe (HTF) analysis is conducted on the 30 and 5 minute charts. Exactly as outlined in the YTC Price Action Trader, in constructing an HTF support & resistance framework. Before this though, I always have a quick glance at the daily chart. Maybe 5-10 seconds at most. Daily…
Let's start by viewing the market right as it opens: Readers of the YTC Price Action Trader have several principles they use for projecting the upcoming price swings and identifying areas of potential trade opportunity. BUT WAIT! There is something else that should be jumping out at you as relevant as well. Something that…
Tuesday's trade sequence reminded me of this article from last year – Sometimes It Takes Multiple Attempts. Where the market reminds us that it doesn't give a damn about our expectations for a quick move from entry to the target. And that sometimes, it would rather play a bit first and see if it…
Pullbacks… a simple retracement structure depicted in textbooks as smooth flowing and simple to read. Reality though, is usually not so kind. Far too often these pullbacks will be a mess. Full of chop, false-starts and stop-outs. Or unexpected and sudden shifts in pace or volatility. Price action seemingly designed to confuse you and…
