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  • What Do Long Wicks Mean in Forex Day Trading in 2024?

    What Do Long Wicks Mean in Forex Day Trading in 2024?

    Key Takeaway Description Definition Long wicks on candlesticks indicate potential price reversals by showing the battle between buyers and sellers. Context Matters A long wick alone doesn’t guarantee a reversal; its position relative to support, resistance, order flow, or order blocks is crucial. Confirmation Needed Always wait for confirmation through additional price action patterns, volume…

  • Mastering the Engulfing Candlestick

    Mastering the Engulfing Candlestick

    Section Key Takeaways Understanding the Engulfing Candlestick Pattern Signifies a power shift between buyers and sellers, indicating potential trend reversals. Beyond the Basics: Variant Engulfing Patterns Introduces variants where the engulfing candle is significant even if it doesn’t fully encompass the prior candle. Focuses on the size of the engulfing candle. Trading with Engulfing Patterns…

  • Inside Bar Candles: Spotting Trading Opportunities Like a Pro (Beginner-Friendly)

    Inside Bar Candles: Spotting Trading Opportunities Like a Pro (Beginner-Friendly)

    Written By Zsolt Jirka Key Takeaways Description Understanding Inside Bars Inside bar candles are smaller candles contained within the range of a previous larger candle, indicating market indecision. Significance of Inside Bars in Trends In uptrends, an inside bar that doesn’t break the previous high may signal a selling opportunity. In downtrends, an inside bar…

  • Multiple Long Wick Candles

    Multiple Long Wick Candles

    Written By Zsolt Jirka Trend Interpretation Trade Opportunity Upward Trend Sellers strong, resistance holds Short trade opportunity Downward Trend Buyers strong, support holds Long trade opportunity Key Takeaway: Multiple Long Wick Candles Multiple Long Wick Candles are a group of long-wick candles clustered together. If you’d like to know more about Long Wick Candles, check…

  • The Long Wick Candle

    The Long Wick Candle

    Written By Zsolt Jirka Aspect Details Candle Characteristics Small body, long wick candle in the direction of the trend. Variations Very small body vs. very long wick. Indicative This emphasizes that the body and wick size provide clues about buying and selling pressure. Information Provided Body shows opening and closing prices. Wick shows highest or…

  • Why Forex Trading?

    Why Forex Trading?

    Written By Zsolt Jirka Aspect Takeaway Purpose Why Forex trading is pursued for profit by predicting currency value changes and for hedging against losses. Benefits Low transaction costs and the use of leverage are major attractions. Risks High volatility, potential for rapid loss, especially with leverage. Success Factors Requires understanding of the global economy, a…

  • Top 11 Major Players In Forex Market Update 2024

    Top 11 Major Players In Forex Market Update 2024

    Written By Zsolt Jirka Ever wonder how money travels the world? Welcome to the fascinating world of forex! In this article, we’ll explore who are the major players in forex market. Who cause currency ups and downs. From powerful central banks to everyday traders, each one plays a part. We’ll break down the confusing terms…

  • Forex Trading Sessions

    Forex Trading Sessions

    Written By Zsolt Jirka Unveiling the Forex Trading Clock: A Tour of Global Sessions The forex market is open 24 hours a day, five days a week, with forex trading sessions spanning the globe. Let’s take a closer look at each of these sessions and what makes them unique. Here’s the second table presented in…

  • What is the Forex Market?

    What is the Forex Market?

    Written By Zsolt Jirka Here’s a table summarizing the key takeaways from the article on “Introduction to Forex Trading”: Section What is the Forex Market Key Takeaways Introduction to Forex Trading Forex trading involves the exchange of currencies globally, facilitating international business and travel. It operates on a large scale, much like swapping money with…

  • The History of Forex Trading

    The History of Forex Trading

    Written By Zsolt Jirka Key Milestone Key Takeaways The History of Forex Trading Barter System The original form of trading, involving direct exchange of goods without a standardized currency. Gold Coins Introduced as a standardized medium for trade, making transactions easier and more universal. Gold Standard Allowed currencies to be valued in terms of gold,…