Gaps represent prices that the market did not trade at. They are pockets of vacuum. For this reason, price gaps captivate traders. Hence, it is not surprising that there are various gap trading strategies. And more importantly, the trading strategy depends on the type of gap. There are four major gap types: Exhaustion Runaway Breakaway […]
Popgun Bar Pattern Trading Setup
On daily charts, outside bars represent an erratic session and are always worth a closer look. The Popgun pattern is one that incorporates an outside bar as its trigger. I first came across it on Elliot Wave International’s website, where Jeffrey Kennedy wrote a short piece to discuss it. In this article, we’ll study this […]
Swing Trading Strategy with Multiple Time-Frames
Seeking confluence is a central theme in technical analysis. High-quality trades enjoy confirmation from different analytical methods. Other than varying your trading tools, you can also look for confirmation from a higher time-frame. This is why multiple time-frames analysis is a popular method among swing traders. Using multiple time-frames in your market analysis is a […]
Three Black Crows Candlestick Pattern Trading Guide
Three Black Crows is a bearish candlestick pattern that you can identify quickly. This pattern does not form frequently, but they stand out visually. While the convention sees it a short setup, you’ll learn that this is not always the case. The Three Black Crows pattern is worth studying because it shows sustained bearish action. […]
Double Top and Bottom Trading With Bollinger Bands
Bollinger Bands is a versatile trading indicator that includes a volatility measure. It plots directly over price. Hence, it does not distract us from price action while offering a helpful benchmark. One way to use the Bollinger Bands effectively is to clarify chart patterns. As Bollinger Bands reflect market volatility, they are a good gauge […]
RSI Hidden Divergence Pullback Trading Guide
Divergence strategies? They are for trading reversals, right? Well, not always. In this article, we will focus on its clandestine sibling – the hidden divergence. This less-known occurrence sets the stage for continuation trades and not reversal trades. You can identify both regular and hidden divergences with most trading oscillators. Examples include MACD, Stochastics, and […]
