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Finding the Sweet Spot: A Trader’s Guide to the Balanced Price Range If two opposite Fair Value Gaps (FVGs) overlap — for example, when a bullish FVG and a bearish FVG intersect in the same zone — many traders consider that overlapping area to be a Balanced Price Range (BPR). Why? Because this overlap captures the essence of market balance: buyers tried to dominate, sellers pushed back, and the result is a zone where both sides have left their footprints. Price often returns to this area in the future, making it an important level for traders. But what exactly is […]

Swing Failure Pattern (SFP) in TradingIn the world of price action trading, few concepts are as powerful as the Swing Failure Pattern (SFP). This three-candle formation signals a potential reversal in the market, showing when buyers or sellers are losing control. Popularized by the Inner Circle Trader (ICT) methodology, SFPs are a core tool for spotting market traps and identifying “smart money” activity.What is the Swing Failure Pattern?The Swing Failure Pattern occurs when price tries to continue in its current trend but fails to sustain the move. Essentially, it signals trend exhaustion and highlights potential reversals.There are two main types:Bullish […]

Turtle Soup Trading Strategy: Catching False Breakouts Like a ProIf you’ve been trading for a while, you’ve probably heard the old saying:“The market loves to punish the majority.”That’s exactly what the Turtle Soup strategy is all about. Instead of chasing breakouts like the crowd, it looks for situations where breakouts are likely to fail—and then takes the opposite side.The Origin of Turtle SoupBack in the 1980s, Richard Dennis trained a group of traders known as the “Turtles” to follow trend-following breakout systems. They made millions, but their style had one weakness: false breakouts.Linda Raschke noticed this flaw and created “Turtle […]

Mastering Fair Value Gaps (FVG): Advanced Strategies and ApplicationsIn the previous post, we covered the basics of Fair Value Gaps (FVGs)—what they are, how to spot them, and why they matter. Now, let’s take it a step further and explore how professional traders use FVGs to anticipate market moves, refine entries, and manage risk like pros.1. FVGs in Market StructureUnderstanding market structure is key to using FVGs effectively. Not all gaps are created equal:Trend-Aligned FVGs: When an FVG aligns with the current trend, it often acts as a magnet for price pullbacks, offering high-probability entry points.Counter-Trend FVGs: Sometimes, a gap […]

Mastering Market Structure: The Foundation of Price Action TradingUnderstanding market structure is the most important skill in price action trading. Once you learn how to read structure, you stop guessing. You no longer rely on lagging indicators or confusing strategies. Instead, you know exactly what the market is doing — and more importantly, what it’s trying to do.What is Market Structure?Market structure is simply how price moves — the natural flow of highs and lows on a chart. It reveals:The current trendWhen that trend is weakeningWhen a potential reversal may happenThink of it as the roadmap of the market. Just […]