"Structure protects the trader from their own emotions." This post is for those traders out there who have been second-guessing themselves when the market pulls back. If you're noticing second retests more frequently in Forex compared to stocks and crypto, you're not imagining things. Let me break it down from experience and research. ? 2nd Retests: What Are They? The "2nd retest" refers to when price: Breaks through a key level Pulls back to that level Then comes back again to retest that zone before the real trend unfolds ? Forex: Where Retests Move Fast Forex has high liquidity and volume. When a level is broken, you often get a quick pullback, then a second retest -- sometimes in the same session. It's common to catch a good entry, see profit, then watch price reverse, hit the zone again, and consolidate with a W or M formation. This is where most traders start to doubt themselves. But if you're reading structure and candles properly, you're not wrong -- you're just early. Remember: Forex is designed to shake you out with speed. ? Stocks: Slower and Sentiment-Driven Stocks don’t move like Forex. They’re based more on fundamentals, earnings, and market sentiment. 2nd retests happen, but they play out over days or weeks You often see consolidation ranges instead of clean pullback entries That means unless you’re patient or watching higher time frames, you’ll miss it or get caught in sideways chop. ? Crypto: The Middle Ground Crypto behaves like Forex, but slower. Patterns like W and M retests still appear – but it takes more time. The liquidity isn’t as deep, and reactions are more volatile. You need strong discipline You need to trust your zones Don’t expect instant gratification ? My Strategy: Multi-Timeframe Surfing I personally surf between multiple timeframes to track how the candle looks and behaves: Lower timeframes = Reaction + Entry Zones Higher timeframes = Intent + Trend Bias When I catch the first breakout and get into profit, I don’t panic if the 2nd retest comes. I look for structure -- not emotion. If you're unaware of the candle you're trading on, you'll always feel lost in the retracement. So instead of jumping ship, I wait. I watch the new candle form. I know where I'm at in the story. That's what keeps me in the trade and out of my feelings. ? Final Takeaway: Whether you're trading Forex, Crypto, or Stocks — the market always leaves clues. But you need: A solid grasp of structure Understanding of candle behavior Patience to let the 2nd retest show its true intent Stay sharp. Stay grounded. Trust the chart — not the chatter. Let me know your thoughts below. How often do YOU see these 2nd retests in your trading?
Every time we went within the support lines of my indicator it marked the bottom Every time in the last 11 years
Janover (NASDAQ: NASDAQ:JNVR ) has invested over $9.6 million into Solana (83,000+ SOL) as part of a new digital asset treasury strategy, with plans to stake its holdings and run validators to generate onchain revenue. The move follows a $42 million funding round and has triggered a 1,100% surge in Janover’s stock price as the company positions itself as a transparent, publicly traded vehicle for crypto exposure. The company bought $4.6 million of Solana’s SOL token on Thursday. Earlier this week, Janover announced that it raised $42 million through the private offering of convertible notes and warrants, with plans to acquire SOL. Janover shares were last higher by more than 64%, after skyrocketing more than 1,100% earlier in the day. “Our aim is to be the most efficient and transparent vehicle for crypto accumulation in the public markets,” Janover CEO Joseph Onorati said in a statement Thursday. “Executing our first SOL purchase within days of completing our restructuring reflects that commitment.” Janover, a software company founded in 2018, on Monday announced a new crypto-focused treasury management strategy after a team of former executives from the popular Kraken crypto exchange acquired majority ownership of the firm. It also plans to change its name to DeFi Development Corporation and revise its ticker symbol. As of the time of writing, the stock is up 13.88% with the RSI at 58.77 there could be room for more bullish campaign. Similarly, the 45 -minute price chart depicts a cup formation with the handle still forming- this is typically identified as a bullish pattern.
Everything looks good for RKLB to test upper level $22.55 then $28 which I will exit. Second scenario I used chat GPT to look for the nearest bearish support lower to high $13. Good luck to all
Entry: Long at 1.3850 Stop Loss: 1.3775 Risk: 5 positions, each with 0.1% risk (total 0.5%) Outlook: Medium-term (days to weeks) Notes: Acknowledges potential downside to 1.36 if 1.38 breaks. Will consider re-entry at 1.36 if stopped out.
It remains to be seen whether there are sufficient incentives for gold to continue growing given the price ceiling? Can Trump smooth out the growth conditions by creating economic margins, or will all these margins become repetitive and ineffective? Do you think the tariff war, which is the main fuel for economic insecurity and gold growth, will become ineffective over time?
Bitcoin testet aktuell die 200er EMA im 4-Stunden-Chart. Sollte dieser Widerstand erfolgreich gebrochen werden, wäre der Weg in Richtung der 800er EMA weitgehend frei. Entscheidend wird sein, ob ein möglicher Rücklauf auf die 200er EMA als Support bestätigt wird – das könnte als bullisches Signal gewertet werden. Insgesamt stehen wir vor einem spannenden Wochenende, das über die kurzfristige Marktrichtung entscheiden könnte.
Though U.S. inflation is showing a hopeful slowing down, Bitcoin's price is under pressure from below.
The Lomond School, a prestigious independent school in Helensburgh, Scotland, will become the first educational institution in the United Kingdom to accept Bitcoin for tuition payments starting in the Autumn term of 2025. The school said it would introduce BTC payments as part of a broader initiative to weave “sound money principles” and Austrian School […]
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