In a bustling town nestled by the sea, there was a young trader named Kira. Her dream was to navigate the vast and unpredictable market waters, much like a seasoned fisherman seeking the best catch. Her mentor, an old trader named Captain Renzo, often spoke of the market as a treacherous sea full of challenges and opportunities. "Ahoy, Kira!" Captain Renzo would...
Hello, friends! 😊 What do you associate trading with? 🧐 For most of us it's exchanges and investments are primarily associated with big money. However, trading in the financial markets not only provides opportunities for earning but also for significant skill development and personal growth. Here are the top 4 qualities that trading helps to develop: ...
Mastering Stop-Loss and Take-Profit with ATR Indicator What is the ATR Indicator? The Average True Range (ATR) indicator is a nifty tool that helps traders gauge the market's volatility. Simply, it tells you how much an asset typically moves in a given timeframe. Placing Stop Loss to Avoid Getting Stopped Out Step 1: Identify ATR Value Look at the ATR...
Becoming the consistently successful trader you aspire to be requires the creation of a new version of yourself, akin to a sculptor crafting a model. The attainment of financial success is a byproduct of acquiring and mastering specific mental skills. Embracing the mantra "I am a consistently successful trader" entails prioritizing consistency over any other...
Yesterday I wrote about a beautiful chart pattern that was forming on the Bitcoin daily time frame that ended up failing not long after I wrote the post. That kind of thing will shake a trader to their core, especially if they thought it was going to play out, but ended up losing their shirt. This is why it is important to set stop losses, so that if the trade...
In this post I want to explain how I use the Logical Trading Indicator V.1 that I published as a community script here on TradingView. The following strategy is what I use on a daily basis with a number of different assets, primarily crypto and FOREX, but can work with just about any asset with a chart. This post is not specific to one particular timeframe, but I...
In this Masterclass, you’ll learn how to use our official paper trading tool. Paper trading gives trades the capability to test their trading skills in a simulated environment without risking real money. For all the new traders out there, you’ll want to make paper trading your best friend. Why? Have all the fun you want, practice endlessly, and never lose a dime....
The difference between trading and gambling. This article will shine a light on the most frequent mistakes that traders make. These mistakes blur the thin line between trading and gambling. Many people have spoken on this topic, but we truly believe that it is still not sufficient, and traders should be better educated on how to avoid gambling behaviour and...
We continue with our Masterclass series, which we created to teach people how to get started with charting, research, and analysis. In this lesson, you’ll learn all about the Drawing Panel located on the left side of your chart. Let’s get started! Drawing tools 🎨 There are eight categories in the drawing tool section: Cursors, Trend line tools, Fibonacci tools,...
Our vibrant community is not only for professional investors, everyday traders and Pine scripters, it’s also home to content creators who share their wisdom, experiences, and market insights. We love our content creators and that’s why we recently launched our first-ever community content rewards program that gives $100 cash to anyone who is selected to Editors’...
Full-time trader here. Sharing some knowledge for free . If this helps you, show some love: follow me for more and like this idea. 👍 Why do I need a chart anyway? First, we need to convince you of why you need a chart. No problem. Let's say you're a fundamental analysis investor. The stock has to make sense. The stock has to last forever. It needs to be a...
You may not believe this, but it is very difficult to trade the markets. Here is a statistic to back it up: 90% of new traders lose 90% of their stake in the first 90 days. This is well known to the brokers, so they will do almost anything to get you to sign up, so they can get your money from you. Mostly they don't even send your orders to the market. They...
You all heard the statistic, "gambling is more profitable than trading - 13 out of 100 gamblers leave the casino with gains compared to 1 out of 100 traders". Yeah yeah. Nice story. Now tell us the real story. The market is not a casino. Don't compare. What about the thousands of traders making consistent gains? It's a FACT that most traders quit their trading...
In this guide, you’ll learn about all the different tools that are available to you on the chart. Specifically, we’ll be looking at the toolbars that are located at the top, bottom, left and right of the chart: To summarize the chart above, the breakdown looks like this: Top toolbar: Chart tools Left-side toolbar: Drawing tools Right-side toolbar:...
Our new social feature, Minds, is now available on our free mobile app for iOS and Android. Minds is an exclusive chat for your favorite symbols. Want to read what other investors are saying about AAPL? Head to the AAPL Mind. Curious to discuss Bitcoin’s price action? Check out the BTCUSD Mind. There’s now a place to chat about every symbol no matter how obscure...
In the comments below, share the best trading advice that you've ever heard. This could be an intelligent quote you heard or read. It could also be a piece of advice given to you by a family member or friend. Let's create a collection together! We'll also be gifting exclusive and limited edition TradingView shirts to 5 lucky comments! Please keep in mind that...
Risk management refers to the techniques used to identify, evaluate, and mitigate the potential risks associated with trading and investing. Whether you are a day trader, swing trader, or scalper, effective risk management can help you minimize losses and protect your hard earned money all while maximizing potential profits. Let's take a look at the top 7 risk...
Causes of overconfidence bias In order to define overconfidence bias, it is important to understand some of the causes. These could include: Doubt avoidance. Very often, people don’t like moments of ambiguity or doubt. Overconfidence could work as a solution, with the overconfident person feeling confident in their abilities to feel sure, even in a situation...