The order book is data provided by the exchange that shows the total amount of limit buy (bid) and sell (ask) orders placed by traders at each price level. Its value lies in reflecting the actual levels of supply and demand. However, using it effectively in trading comes with certain challenges. In this article, we […]
Swing trading is a method of trading on financial markets that involves holding positions for several days or even weeks. It aims to profit from expected swings – price fluctuations that form longer trends than intraday impulses. This usually happens in response to significant news events. The concept of swing trading was introduced by George […]
Crude oil futures are a unique market, distinct from others like gold, stocks, currency futures, and cryptocurrencies. It can serve as either a primary market for applying trading strategies or a supplementary one, providing a broader range of trading signals. This article is designed to assist all crude oil futures traders, whether you are creating […]
Level breakouts are a widely recognized concept in technical analysis, and even beginner traders are familiar with it. However, in practice, this strategy does not always work correctly: there is a risk of buying highs and selling lows, as many level breakout signals are false. In this practical article, we will try to give traders […]
Why does a spread widen? A beginner trader may have this question, but even an experienced stock trader would struggle to give a full answer. Let’s try to figure out a widening spread together: What is a spread? Why does it widen? How to identify a widening spread? Dangerous features of a widening spread How […]
Volume Zone Oscillator (VZO) is one of the tools used for volume analysis. Of course, it is present in the ATAS trading and analytical platform, which specializes in volume analysis. In this practical article, we will talk about how to use VZO in combination with other platform functionality, and more specifically with Delta-type Charts. Read ahead: […]
In the articles of technical analysts for the forex market, you can find conclusions about some test like: “On Friday, the price fell and tested the 200-hour moving average” What does it mean? Read in the article: What a test means in trading. Example 1. Tests in VSA. Example 2. Tests on Mondays. Example 3. […]
The word pin comes from general English meaning a thin piece of metal used to fasten things together. But in trading a pin bar is a bar or candlestick that has a long sharp tail. It got its name due to a visual similarity. This article is about pin bars on stock charts, read to […]