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  1. The Definitive Guide to Scalping, Part7: Scalping Breakouts

    by , 09-19-2014 at 02:35 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 ...
  2. Price Channels for Trend Trading

    by , 09-14-2014 at 03:07 AM
    First, before you can trade a price channel, you need to identify on your graph. This process can be done relatively easily using basic technical analysis. Traders should first identify and connect a series of highs and lows on your graph. Below we can see an example of this process on a EURAUD 4Hour chart. Notice how resistance has been formed by connecting the two previous highs to form a ascending line of resistance. Since resistance is rising, this means support should be rising as well as with ...
  3. USD/CHF Technical Analysis: Franc Drops to 12-Month Low, Long at 0.9068

    by , 09-10-2014 at 04:58 AM
    Talking Points:

    • USD/CHF Technical Strategy: Long at 0.9068
    • Support:0.9332, 0.9272, 0.9223
    • Resistance: 0.9429, 0.9526, 0.9586

    The US Dollar soared to a 12-month high against the Swiss Franc after turning higher as expectedhaving put in a Bullish Engulfing candlestick pattern. A daily close above the 100% Fibonacci expansion at 0.9429 exposes the 123% level at 0.9526. Alternatively, a reversal back belowthe 76.4% Fib at 0.9272 opens the door for a test of the61.8% expansionat ...
  4. GBPJPY Technical Analysis: Possible Breakout

    by , 09-01-2014 at 07:03 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 ...
  5. USDJPY Technical Analysis: 104.00 Figure in the Spotlight

    by , 08-22-2014 at 05:34 PM
    Talking Points:

    • USD/JPY Technical Strategy: Flat
    • Support: 103.53, 103.05, 102.75
    • Resistance: 104.00-12, 104.30, 104.54

    The US Dollar is hovering near the highest levels in five months against the Japanese Yen after rallying the most since mid-March earlier in the week. A daily close above the 104.00-12 area marked by the 123.6% Fibonacci expansion and the April 4 swing high exposes the 138.2% level at 104.30. Alternatively, a turn below the 100% Fib at 103.53 opens ...
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