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  1. Trading Strategies Based on Volume, Part 1: Confirming Breakouts

    by , 10-03-2014 at 01:59 PM
    Talking Points:

    • Volume can increase our win rate when used properly
    • Larger volume during a breakout can confirm the move is valid

    Volume is an extremely popular trading tool when trading stocks, options, futures, and many other instruments. But when it comes to Forex, we do not see many traders using volume. The reason is that the Forex market is decentralized and the overall market volume is not available.

    The solution for this is FXCM’s new Real ...
  2. The Definitive Guide to Scalping, Part7: Scalping Breakouts

    by , 09-19-2014 at 03:35 PM
    Talking Points

    • Breakout traders should first find support & resistance
    • Entries can be set as close as 1 pip above these values
    • Support and resistance can also be used for managing a position


    Scalpers have a variety of choices when it comes to an execution strategy. This decision should be decided after carefully evaluating current market conditions for the currency pair of their choosing.

    Today we will continue the Definitive Guide to Scalping ...
  3. GBPJPY Technical Analysis: Possible Breakout

    by , 09-01-2014 at 08:03 AM
    Talking Points:

    • GBP/JPY Technical Strategy: Flat
    • Support: 171.79, 171.26, 170.61
    • Resistance: 172.64-83, 173.33, 174.01

    The British Pound is attempting to overturn the down trend initiated against the Japanese Yen in early July above the 175.00 figure. Near-term resistance is in the 172.64-83 area, marked by the 38.2% Fibonacci expansion and a falling trend line. A break above that on a daily closing basis exposes the 50% level at 173.33. Alternatively, a turn below ...
  4. USDJPY Technicals - Parade of Dojis Highlight Indecision Amongst Traders

    by , 08-29-2014 at 12:09 AM
    Talking Points

    • USD/JPY Technical Strategy: Sidelines Preferred
    • Daily Close Below 104.00 Suggests A ‘False Breakout’
    • Parade of Dojis Highlight Indecision Amongst Traders

    The USD/JPY bulls have seemingly lost their grip on the pair after a Doji signaled hesitation from traders near 104.00. The daily close below the critical barrier warns of further weakness and may set the scene for a retest of the 103.00 floor.

    Daily Close Confirms ‘False Breakout’ ...
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  5. Weekly Technical Analysis for EURUSD, USDJPY, AUDUSD, USDCHF, GBPUSD, NZDUSD and USDCAD

    by , 08-25-2014 at 11:36 AM
    • EURUSD 1.3017 could produce an important low if reached
    • USDJPY breaks out
    • AUD relative strength

    EUR/USD
    Weekly



    -“Long term, a failed breakout and top would keep with the pattern of 3 year cycle tops. 1.3750 is an important reference point (year open).”
    -The break of 1.3476 completed a topping process with targets ...
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