Auction market theory (AMT) is a framework that explains how price moves between buyers and sellers in any two-sided market. Traders use it to read whether the market is accepting a price range or rejecting it, which tells them whether to fade the move or join it. At its core, AMT focuses on the continuous…
The inverted hammer is one of the most misread candles on a chart. It looks identical to a bearish shooting star, yet in the right spot it flags a potential bottom instead of a top. If you have ever bought an inverted hammer and watched the trade fail, the problem was almost always context, not…
Mark Minervini has written four books on momentum trading. Three are solo works covering his SEPA methodology; one is a co-authored roundtable. This guide shows the right reading order matched to your experience level, along with what each book actually covers and who will get the most out of it. New to intraday trading? Start…
The cup and handle is a bullish continuation pattern that William O’Neil popularized and Mark Minervini used to win multiple U.S. Investing Championships. The setup looks simple on a chart, but the difference between a tradable cup and handle and a label-only one comes down to timeframe, volume, and the math behind the entry. Key…
The market profile turns a trading day into a structured statistical distribution: where price was accepted, where it was rejected, and where the auction is unfinished. On TradingView, the same logic shows up as a TPO (time price opportunity) chart, with letters marking 30-minute time blocks stacked at the price levels they touched. This guide…
Most day traders lose money for the same reason: they collect strategies but never build the discipline to run them. The right books fix both halves of that problem, the mechanics and the mindset, and the list below is grouped by where you actually are as a trader, not by what sounds impressive on a…
The financial markets are dynamic and ever-evolving. Amid the noise of price movements, traders and investors seek tools to gauge market sentiment and make informed decisions. One such tool is the Tick Index. In this article, we’ll explore the Tick Index, its interpretations, and its applications in trading. Understanding the Tick Index and Its Significance…
The Volatility Contraction Pattern (VCP) is a powerful trading pattern that has gained popularity and recognition among traders around the globe. This pattern, with its high success rate and low-risk nature, presents a unique opportunity for traders to capitalize on explosive price movements. In this article, we’ll explore the origins of the VCP and shed…
Few things sting like shorting a stock right as it bottoms. A bear trap does exactly that: it fakes a breakdown below support, pulls short sellers in, then reverses hard and leaves them trapped in a losing position. This guide breaks down how bear traps form, the signals that expose them, and how to flip…
Harmonic patterns use Fibonacci ratios to identify potential price reversals before they happen. The patterns are precise, but spotting them manually on a live chart is tedious and error-prone. A harmonic scanner on TradingView automates that detection so you can focus on confirmation and entry. Key Takeaways Financial Tech Wiz Trading Journal Track Which Harmonic…
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