2025 Lecture Series - Turtle Soup Deferred Entry With -Rejection Block
Introduction and Overview What to Expect in Today's Session
Greeting and Context
- The speaker greets the audience, expressing hope that they enjoyed their Passover holiday.
- A brief mention of a Telegram channel where viewers can find important trading information, emphasizing the presence of fake channels.
Trading Setup Discussion
- The focus shifts to analyzing the five-minute chart for NASDAQ's June delivery contract for 2025.
- The speaker shares personal trading protocols after holidays, indicating a cautious approach due to a break from market activity.
Trading Insights and Methodology Understanding Market Dynamics
Trade Execution Explanation
- Clarification that the showcased trade was executed on a demo account, adhering to teaching principles.
- Emphasis on maintaining transparency regarding trading practices and future live broker statements.
Chart Analysis
- Introduction of key concepts such as new week opening gaps and fair value gaps in market analysis.
- Discussion on market behavior post-holiday, highlighting potential trade setups based on previous price action.
Market Behavior and Strategy Analyzing Price Movements
Breaker Concept
- Explanation of the "breaker" concept in trading, referencing educational resources available for deeper understanding.
- Identification of bearish breaker candlestick patterns as indicators for potential trades.
Market Conditions Impacting Trades
- Discussion about buy-side imbalance and sell-side inefficiency affecting current market conditions.
- Insight into how geopolitical factors are influencing market traction and trader decisions.
Conclusion: Key Takeaways
Summary of Trading Insights
- Recap of hypothetical scenarios presented during the session, focusing on short-term highs/lows within bearish markets.
Market Analysis and Trading Insights
Understanding Market Dynamics
- The speaker discusses the impact of market wicks, indicating that significant damage occurred due to price movements. They emphasize the importance of recognizing these patterns in trading.
- A strong assertion is made against claims that others have documented similar trading strategies before the speaker's release, highlighting a sense of originality in their approach.
- The speaker mentions using multiple monitors to analyze various time frames and correlated markets, showcasing a comprehensive analytical strategy.
Trading Strategy Overview
- The target level for trading is identified as 18,080, described as "low-hanging fruit," suggesting it’s an easily achievable objective based on market conditions.
- Observations are made about market behavior during holiday weeks (like Passover/Easter), noting that volume can be unpredictable and affect trading outcomes.
Chart Analysis Techniques
- Transitioning from a five-minute chart to a one-minute chart allows for more granular analysis. The speaker highlights specific candlestick formations that indicate potential market reversals.
- A focus on rejection blocks is introduced; these are critical points where price action halts and reverses direction, which traders should monitor closely.
Advanced Trading Concepts
- Discussion includes inversion fair value gaps and their significance in predicting price movements. These concepts are foundational for understanding market dynamics at play during trades.
- The concept of deferred entries into trades is explained through turtle soup patterns, referencing established literature while clarifying the speaker's unique interpretation.
Preparing for Future Trades
- Emphasis on understanding narrative within the market context is crucial; without this knowledge, traders may struggle with decision-making regarding entry points.
- The speaker reassures followers about upcoming educational content in their book series while addressing inquiries about publication timelines. This indicates ongoing commitment to trader education.
Trading Insights and Strategies
Focus on Morning Session Opportunities
- The speaker emphasizes trading within the morning session, particularly during the opening range or first hour, as a key area of opportunity for executing trades.
- While the speaker has experience in various trading sessions (London, Asia, PM session), the primary focus remains on identifying simplistic patterns that repeat within a limited timeframe.
Addressing Criticism and Misunderstandings
- The speaker acknowledges receiving condescending remarks about their teaching methods but insists on providing proof of effectiveness through demonstrated results.
- They challenge critics to substantiate claims of rebranding or ineffectiveness with concrete evidence from literature or specific examples.
Community Engagement and Future Plans
- The speaker expresses gratitude for community feedback and engagement, noting daily comments received on platforms like YouTube.
- A plan is shared to limit live market calls to May only, indicating a shift in focus towards lectures and reviews post-May due to personal project commitments.
Protecting Intellectual Property
- Concerns are raised about others copying analysis from their work without proper attribution, leading to a decision not to share specific trade setups publicly anymore.
- The speaker mentions baiting copycats by removing watermarks from videos while maintaining confidence in their unique insights.
Analyzing Market Movements
- Discussion includes analyzing market movements within the first 60 minutes of trading, focusing on rejection blocks and volume imbalances as critical indicators for potential trades.
- The importance of understanding liquidity dynamics is highlighted; recognizing buy-side liquidity can inform better trading decisions.
Fair Value Gaps and Market Behavior
- The concept of fair value gaps is introduced; these gaps often indicate areas where price will revisit based on historical behavior (90% likelihood).
- Emphasis is placed on timing and context when assessing market conditions—whether it’s trending or consolidating—and how this affects trade decisions.
Market Analysis and Key Levels
Liquidity Market Dynamics
- The liquidity market is experiencing a downward break, with attempts to engage at the breaker level. The focus is on the lowest down close candle, emphasizing the importance of using the entire range, including wicks, when analyzing breakers.
- A significant level to watch is around 17,700. This level may be relevant for overnight trading or tomorrow's session. The speaker expresses optimism about this target being reached.
Volatility and Trading Conditions