The first pullback after a change of structure – you all know I absolutely LOVE these trades. Especially when the prior structure was so damn frustrating. Because that can lead to a great move in the new direction. Same concept as always! When we have a strong directional bias, watch for any price action that…
Let’s start with some higher timeframe structure to provide a little context. The market kicks off at 09:30 and drives higher, confirming the uptrend is in play. YTC Price Action Trader principles 1 and 2 will guide our analysis and trade plan, until proven otherwise. The default option with a Sideways Trend is to seek…
A key feature of the YTC Price Action Trader method is timing trade entries through awareness of the emotion of “other traders”. In particular when you sense heightened levels of frustration, anxiety or even fear. Place yourself in the mindset of someone trapped in a really poor position. Feel the fear. And find opportunity at…
Monday… let’s start with some higher timeframe action… Error 1: I was blinded by one of my favourite pre-session signals; a trap right before the open. And an expectation that this trap would spring completely and help to drive price higher. Error 2: I failed to consider the alternative – “What if I’m wrong? What…
I love this part of a recent email conversation with a reader: “Why do you hate indicators so much? You can’t beat the simplicity of an MA crossover for holding the trend.” Haha. “Hate” is a bit severe. I honestly don’t hate them at all. I use some indicators. The YTC Scalper lower timeframe template…
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…
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…
