Technical Analysis


Rectangle in trading What it Means

Rectangle: What It Means, How It Works, Examples

A rectangle is a technical analysis pattern that forms when the price moves between clearly defined support and resistance levels. In this article, we will explain how to trade the rectangle pattern and how traders can significantly improve their performance using ATAS’s powerful volume analysis tools. They will help you gain deeper insights into market […]

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Chart Patterns & Candlestick Patterns Cheat Sheets

In this article, you will find two useful cheat sheets—one for candlestick patterns and another for chart patterns. We have included clear explanations with examples to help you understand these formations and use them in your trading. These cheat sheets are helpful for trading stocks, futures, and other financial assets, especially on daily time frames. […]

What is a Liquidity Sweep

What Is Liquidity Sweep? How to Trade It?

Liquidity plays a central role in the Smart Money Concept (SMC) methodology. According to this approach, the price movement is driven not merely by an imbalance between buyers and sellers but primarily by liquidity. Price fluctuations occur as the market moves from one liquidity zone to another. A liquidity sweep is a key concept in […]

Understanding Change of Character

Understanding Change of Character (ChoCh) in Trading

Change of Character (ChoCh) in the Smart Money Concept (SMC) strategy is a pattern that forms when the market shifts its structure or movement, signaling a potential trend reversal. In this article, we will cover not only the basics of ChoCh but also how advanced volume analysis tools, such as footprint charts, can provide deeper […]

Market Structure and Market Structure Shift

Understanding Market Structure and Market Structure Shift (MSS)

Market structure is a fundamental term in the ICT SMC strategy. It helps traders systematically analyze charts that may initially seem chaotic, especially for beginners. Defining a trend simply by higher highs and higher lows is an oversimplification that ignores the hidden mechanisms operating “behind the candles.” Yet, these mechanisms are key to understanding why, […]

What Is the Smart Money Concept and How Does the ICT Trading Strategy Work?

Smart Money Concept (SMC) is a strategic trading approach developed by a trader known as Inner Circle Trader (ICT). This concept appeals to both beginners and experienced traders, as it focuses on the actions of so-called “Smart Money” and their strategies for influencing the market. While the author emphasizes price action over volume analysis, the […]

Hanging Man Pattern

Hanging Man Candlestick Pattern: Definition, Structure, Trading, Advantages, and Disadvantages

The Hanging Man is a Japanese candlestick pattern that often appears at the top of an uptrend, signaling a possible end of the current price increase. Trading with the Hanging Man pattern typically involves opening a short position in a rising market, which carries higher risks. This article explores how to reduce those risks and […]

What Is the Doji Pattern

What Is a Doji Candle Pattern, and What Does It Tell You?

The doji pattern is a candlestick where the opening and closing prices are nearly the same. While doji candles are a common feature on charts, the real challenge lies in the uncertainty during their interpretation. Traders are often advised to consider the broader market context and use additional tools to enhance their trading strategies. In […]

Order Block

What Are ICT Order Blocks and Breaker Blocks in Trading?

An ICT Order Block and a Breaker Block are key concepts in the Smart Money Concept (SMC) trading methodology developed by Michael Huddleston, also known as the Inner Circle Trader (ICT). This article provides a practical guide with examples, explaining what an Order Block and a Breaker Block are, why they are effective, how to […]

Spinning Top Candle

Spinning Top Candlestick: How to Trade the Spinning Top Pattern

The spinning top pattern in technical analysis is a single Japanese candlestick pattern. Its key feature is the small candle body (the difference between the opening and closing prices) and long shadows. It is neither a bullish nor a bearish pattern. The spinning top is typically interpreted as a neutral signal, indicating indecision or uncertainty […]