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ADVANCE MARKET

STRUCTURE & SMC


BY- VAIBHAV TADVI
&
ATUL PATIL
(TECHNICAL & FUNDAMENTAL ANALYST)
4 YEARS EXPERIENCE
BASIC OF FOREX TRADING
(PART2)
Types of Analysis
Technical Analysis
Fundamental Analysis
Sentiment Analysis

Candlesticks
Timeframes
Risk Management
Position Sizing
Stoploss and Take Profit

Market Trends
Uptrend
Downtrend
Rangebound or Sideways
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS

Technical analysis is a method in finance that


assesses and predicts future price movements of
assets by analyzing historical price data and trading
volumes. It involves identifying patterns, trends, and
potential reversal points using tools like charts,
indicators, and statistical analysis. Traders use this
information to make informed decisions about
buying or selling assets
FUNDAMENTAL ANALYSIS
In foreign exchange (FX) trading, fundamental analysis
involves evaluating and analyzing economic indicators,
geopolitical events, and macroeconomic factors that could
impact the value of currencies. Traders using fundamental
analysis in FX consider data such as interest rates, inflation
rates, economic growth, employment figures, and political
stability to assess the overall health of a country's
economy and the strength of its currency. This analysis
helps traders make informed decisions about currency
pairs, anticipating potential movements in exchange rates
based on fundamental economic factors. Fundamental
analysis in FX trading is complementary to technical
analysis, with many traders using a combination of both
approaches for comprehensive decision-making.
SENTIMENTAL ANALYSIS
in FX trading involves evaluating and interpreting the
collective mood or sentiment of market participants
towards a particular currency or currency pair. Traders use
various tools and techniques to gauge whether the overall
sentiment is bullish (positive) or bearish (negative). This
analysis often involves monitoring news, social media, and
market reports to understand how factors such as
economic data releases, geopolitical events, or other news
might be influencing trader sentiment.
T he idea behind sentiment analysis is that market
sentiment can impact currency prices, sometimes leading
to trends or reversals. For example, if the majority of
traders are optimistic about a currency's prospects, it may
lead to increased demand and a potential rise in its value.
CANDLESTICKS

In forex trading, candlesticks are graphical representations of price movements over a specific time period. Each candlestick provides
information about the opening, closing, high, and low prices within that time frame. The visual appearance of a candlestick resembles
a rectangular shape with thin lines, or 'wicks," protruding from the top and bottom.

Body: The rectangular area between the opening and closing prices. If the closing price is higher than the opening price, the body is
typically filled or shaded. If the closing price is lower, the body is usually left unfilled or empty.

Wicks (or Shadows): The lines extending above and below the body represent the highest and lowest prices during the specified time
period
The upper wick extends from the top of the body to the highest price, and the lower wick extends from the bottom of the body to the
lowest price
TIMEFRAMES

In forex trading, candlesticks are graphical representations of price movements over a specific time period. Each candlestick provides
information about the opening, closing, high, and low prices within that time frame. The visual appearance of a candlestick resembles a
rectangular shape with thin lines, or 'wicks," protruding from the top and bottom.

Body: The rectangular area between the opening and closing prices. If the closing price is higher than the opening price, the body is typically
filled or shaded. If the closing price is lower, the body is usually left unfilled or empty.

Wicks (or Shadows): The lines extending above and below the body represent the highest and lowest prices during the specified time period
The upper wick extends from the top of the body to the highest price, and the lower wick extends from the bottom of the body to the lowest
price


In forex (foreign exchange trading, timeframes refer to the duration over which price data is plotted on a chart. Traders use different
timeframes to analyze and make decisions based on market movements. Here are some common timeframes used in forex trading:

Monthly (MN): Each candlestick represents one month of price data.

Weekly (W): Each candlestick represents one week of price data.

Daily (D): Each candlestick represents one day of price data.

4-Hour (H4): Each candlestick represents four hours of price data.

1-Hour (H1): Each candlestick represents one hour of price data.

15-Minute (M15): Each candlestick represents fifteen minutes of price data.

5-Minute (M5): Each candlestick represents five minutes of price data.

1-Minute (M1): Each candlestick represents one minute of price data.
TRADING STYLES

 hoosing the right timeframe depends on a trader's trading style,


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strategy, and the amount of time they can dedicate to monitoring
the market.

Here's a general breakdown:

Long-Term Investors: May use monthly or weekly charts for a


broader view of the market

Swing Traders: Often use daily and 4-hour charts to capture short
to medium-term trends.

Day Traders: Typically focus on 1-hour, 15-minute; or 5-minute


charts to make multiple trades within a single day

Scalpers: Use very short timeframes like l-minute or 5-minute


charts to make quick, small-profit trades within minutes.
TRADING STYLES
&
RISK MANAGEMENT
 hoosing the right timeframe depends on a trader's trading style,
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strategy, and the amount of time they can dedicate to monitoring Lot Sizes
the market.
Setting SL & TP
Here's a general breakdown: Risk Size
Eg- 1000$
Long-Term Investors: May use monthly or weekly charts for a
Daily risk limit- 1-2 %
broader view of the market
1000 (1-2)% = 10-20$

Swing Traders: Often use daily and 4-hour charts to capture short so if 2% - 50 trades
to medium-term trends. or 1% - 100 trades

Day Traders: Typically focus on 1-hour, 15-minute; or 5-minute


charts to make multiple trades within a single day
Lot size n SL-
0.05 - 40pip for 20$
Scalpers: Use very short timeframes like l-minute or 5-minute 0.1 - 20pip for 20$
charts to make quick, small-profit trades within minutes.
Minimum R:R - 1:2
TRADING STYLES
&
RISK MANAGEMENT

I n the forex market, a trend refers to the general direction in which the
prices of currency pairs are moving over time. There are three main types
of trends:

Uptrend: An uptrend occurs when the prices of a currency pair are


generally increasing over time. In an uptrend, each successive high is
higher than the previous one, and each successive low is also higher.

Downtrend: A downtrend occurs when the prices of a currency pair are


generally decreasing over time. In a downtrend, each successive high is
lowe than the previous one, and each successive low is also lower.

Sideways or Range-Bound Trend: In a sideways or range-bound trend, the


prices move within a horizontal range, with no clear upward or downward
direction. The highs and lows are contained within a specific price range
Bullish or Uptrend
An uptrend in the foreign exchange (forex or FX) market
is characterized by a consistent and overall upward
movement in the prices of a currency pair over time.
Here are some key features of an uptrend:
Higher Highs: In an uptrend, each peak or high point on
the price chart is higher than the previous one. This
indicates that buyers are willing to pay higher prices for
the currency pair.
Higher Lows: Along with higher highs, each low point in
the price chart during an uptrend is higher than the
previous low. This signifies that even during pullbacks or
corrections, buyers are stepping in at higher levels.

Overall Ascending Trendline: Trendlines drawn along
the lows of an uptrend will generally have a positive
slope, indicating the upward direction of the market.

Bullish Price Action: Uptrends are often associated with
bullish candlestick patterns and positive price action.
Bearish or Downtrend
A downtrend in the foreign exchange (forex or FX) market is
characterized by a consistent and overall downward
movement in the prices of a currency pair over time. Here
are some key features of a downtrend:
Lower Highs: In a downtrend, each peak or high point on
the price chart is lower than the previous one. This
indicates that sellers are driving prices down, and buyers
are unable or unwilling to push the prices higher.

Lower Lows: Along with lower highs, each low point in the
price chart during a downtrend is lower than the previous
low. This signifies that even during brief rallies or bounces,
sellers are stepping in at lower levels.


Overall Descending Trendline: Trendlines drawn along the
highs of a downtrend will generally have a negative slope,
indicating the downward direction of the market.

Bearish Price Action: Downtrends are often associated


with bearish candlestick patterns and negative price
action. Red or black candlesticks (indicating downward
price movement) may dominate the chart.
Rangebound or Sideways
A sideways or range-bound trend in the foreign exchange (forex
or FX) market refers to a condition where the prices of a
currency pair move within a horizontal range with no clear and
sustained upward or downward direction. In a sideways market,
the price fluctuates between a defined support level (the lower
boundary) and a resistance level (the upper boundary). Here
are key characteristics of a sideways or range-bound trend:

Horizontal Price Movement: Prices move within a relatively


narrow range, forming a horizontal channel on the price chart.

Similar Highs and Lows: The highs and lows during a sideways
trend are often at simila or consistent levels, creating a visual
pattern of price consolidation.
Lack of Clear Trendlines: Trendlines drawn along the highs or
lows do not show a distinct upward or downward slope. Instead,
they tend to be relatively flat.

Choppy Price Action: The price action within the range can be
choppy, with frequent back-and-forth movements between
support and resistance.

Neutral Market Sentiment: Traders may be indecisive, resulfing


in a lack of strong buying or selling pressure. This can be due to
market consolidation, economic uncertainty, or other factors.

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