Candles are Ranges Theory - Everything you need to Know about Ranges

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In this section, the speaker introduces the concept of CRT (Critical Range Trading) and explains how to identify trading ranges based on candlestick patterns.

Understanding CRT and Identifying Ranges

• CRT involves identifying liquidity points or "liquid voids" in trading.

• The key question is determining which candle represents the range for trading decisions.

• Identifying ranges can be done by observing price action, such as a big body candle closing above previous highs.

• A new range is established when a significant candle closes above or below the previous range.

• Trading opportunities arise when highs or lows of the range are breached.

Exploring Range Identification Techniques

This part delves into advanced techniques for identifying and confirming trading ranges using higher time frames.

Advanced Range Identification

• Utilizing higher time frames like 4-hour charts helps confirm major trading ranges.

• Ranges can have fractal structures across different time frames, requiring comprehensive analysis.

• Closing prices relative to key levels determine the establishment of new trading ranges.

Importance of Candle Patterns in Range Trading

The speaker elaborates on interpreting candle patterns within identified ranges for effective trade entries and exits.

Candle Pattern Analysis

• Entry and exit points are determined by specific candle patterns signaling range breakouts.

• Understanding open-high and open-low concepts aids in identifying potential trade setups within a range.

Significance of Important Candle Ranges (ICR)

Introducing ICR (Important Candle Range), emphasizing its role in defining crucial trading zones for strategic decision-making.

ICR Conceptualization

• ICR refers to pivotal candles that dictate important trading ranges for precise market analysis.

Important Candle Strategy

In this section, the speaker discusses the importance of identifying key candles in trading strategies and how to interpret them for effective decision-making.

Identifying Key Candles

• The important candle signifies a crucial point in trading; look for the next candle to surpass its high.

• Consider entering a trade when the subsequent candle opens higher than the previous one but closes below it.

• Personal preference may influence entry timing; some traders opt for the second candle due to a specific entry model's success rate.

• Entry decisions can be based on various factors, such as order blocks or specific patterns like PD entries.

Timeframe Analysis

• Utilize fractal analysis across different timeframes (e.g., 5M and 15M) to confirm open-high levels for potential trades.

• Emphasize the significance of open-high and close-low scenarios for bullish candles, ensuring alignment with desired trading patterns.

• Wait for confirmation through subsequent candles rather than entering during manipulation phases for increased trade safety.

Entry Models and Pattern Recognition

This segment delves into entry models and pattern recognition techniques essential for successful trading strategies.

Entry Models

• Implement an entry model that focuses on opening highs in subsequent timeframes to validate trade setups effectively.

• Look for recurring patterns across different timeframes, aiming to capitalize on consistent market behaviors and trends.

Pattern Recognition

• Identify critical candles within lower timeframes as indicators of potential market movements, emphasizing their role in decision-making processes.

Trading Strategies and Candlestick Patterns

In this section, the speaker discusses trading strategies based on candlestick patterns, emphasizing the importance of waiting for specific candle formations before entering trades.

Identifying Entry Points

• Waiting for the next candle to present itself for entry is crucial.

• The speaker uses their own entry methods to determine trade opportunities.

Understanding Price Action

• Recognizing that price action indicates potential movement towards lower levels.

• Emphasizing the significance of open, high, and low points in determining market equilibrium.

Analyzing Candlestick Patterns

• Highlighting the importance of key candles in identifying market ranges.

• Demonstrating how different time frames can provide clarity on market movements.

Market Ranges and Breakout Strategies

This segment delves into analyzing market ranges and breakout strategies based on candlestick patterns.

Range Identification

• Explaining why it's essential to observe how candles open and close within a range.

• Utilizing specific candle formations as indicators for potential market direction changes.

Candlestick Manipulation

• Discussing a three-candle pattern involving manipulation and distribution phases.

• Illustrating how these patterns can signal breakouts or reversals in the market.

Entry Models and Time Frame Analysis

This part focuses on entry models, time frame analysis, and understanding pivotal candles for effective trading decisions.

Entry Model Considerations

• Emphasizing the importance of opening prices in determining trade directions (long or short).

• Addressing questions about higher time frame structures influencing trading decisions.

Time Frame Integration

• Exploring how fractal ranges aid in predicting open highs or lows for strategic entries.

Range Analysis and Candlestick Patterns

In this section, the speaker discusses the importance of analyzing ranges and candlestick patterns to make informed trading decisions.

Analyzing Ranges for Trading

• When using range highs and lows, it's crucial to consider previous day sessions as well.

• Identifying the current range and potential higher time frame ranges from previous days is essential for accurate analysis.

• Waiting for a higher time frame Range High to be breached before entering a trade can help avoid getting caught in choppy price movements.

Backtesting Strategies

• To backtest effectively, start with daily or weekly time frames before moving to shorter intervals like 15 or 30 minutes.

• Utilize daily and 4-hourly charts to identify lower time frame ranges for precise entry points in trades.

Importance of Important Candle Ranges (ICR)

This segment delves into understanding Important Candle Ranges (ICR) and their significance in identifying market trends.

Identifying ICR and Market Trends

• The ICR represents the most recent range that closes above or below the previous candle, indicating a shift in market sentiment.

• By recognizing body closures above or below a specific range, traders can pinpoint new ICR levels for potential trade setups.

Inside Candles and Entry Strategies

Exploring inside candles and entry strategies based on candlestick patterns for effective trading decisions.

Inside Candles and Entry Points

• Inside candles adjacent to important candles signal potential shifts in market direction when their highs or lows are breached.

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In this section, the speaker discusses how the formation of a new range impacts the subsequent candle and market movements.

Impact of New Range Formation

• The new range and the next candle's formation are interconnected, influencing each other.

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This segment delves into the significance of highs and lows as key liquidity points within a range, affecting trading decisions for long or short positions.

Importance of Highs and Lows in Ranges

• Highs and lows serve as crucial liquidity points within a range, guiding decisions on whether to go long or short.

• Understanding these key points helps in identifying manipulation candles and distribution patterns in trading strategies.

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Here, the speaker illustrates a three-candle pattern within a 15-minute range analysis, emphasizing the importance of inside candles for trading decisions.

Three-Candle Pattern Analysis

• Observing a three-candle pattern within a 15-minute range aids in predicting market movements for potential long or short positions.

• Inside candles play a significant role in signaling entry points based on distribution or accumulation patterns.

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This part focuses on executing trades based on inside candle formations and strategically entering markets at optimal points.

Trading Strategy with Inside Candles

• Identifying inside candles can provide opportunities for entering trades at favorable levels.

• Executing trades at strategic lows after an inside candle formation can lead to profitable outcomes with partial exits along the way.

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The discussion centers around interpreting market movements post-inside candle formations and adjusting trading strategies accordingly.

Market Movement Post Inside Candle Formation

• Analyzing market reactions to inside candles helps in determining optimal entry and exit points for trades.

High and Low Candle Opening Strategy

In this section, the speaker discusses the importance of high and low candle openings in trading strategies, emphasizing the significance of opening high for successful trades.

High and Low Candle Openings

• The third candle should open high to indicate a potential successful trade; opening low suggests an incorrect prediction.

• Context is crucial; if a candle closes below its opening, expect distribution. Opening high is essential for trade interest.

• The third candle is straightforward for beginners, offering opportunities at key levels like OB (Overbought) or SMT (Support/Resistance).

• The first 3-minute candle's bullish nature isn't mandatory for a successful trade; context and patterns play significant roles.

• Confidence in trade direction increases as candles progress; closing below an opening heightens certainty in market movement.

Understanding Candle Targets

This segment delves into determining targets based on candle behavior and contextual analysis.

Candle Target Analysis

• When the second candle sets highs and lows, the target for the third candle becomes clearer based on previous patterns.

• Contextual analysis guides decision-making; observing how candles open aids in predicting market movements accurately.

Identifying True Open High/Low Candles

Here, the speaker explains how to identify genuine open high/low candles to make informed trading decisions.

Genuine Open High/Low Candles

• A true open high/low must align with lower time frame ranges to confirm market direction accurately.

• Avoid entering trades prematurely based on false signals; wait for confirmation through lower time frame analyses.

Utilizing Lower Time Frames for Confirmation

This part emphasizes using lower time frames to validate trading decisions effectively.

Validation Through Lower Time Frames

• Lower time frames offer clarity in confirming open high/low positions, enhancing conviction in trade entries.

Range Analysis and Candlestick Patterns

In this section, the speaker discusses range analysis and candlestick patterns to determine market direction and potential trading opportunities.

Range Analysis for Market Bias

• The importance of having a bullish bias when the range opens low.

• Observing the opening price on a 15-minute chart to gauge if it will open high or low.

• Emphasizing entering trades below the opening price for higher probabilities of success.

Candlestick Patterns and Price Movement

• Explaining how the opening price flip indicates potential market direction.

• Utilizing candlestick patterns on shorter time frames for trade signals.

Time Frame Alignment and Inside Candles

This segment delves into time frame alignment strategies and insights on inside candles for trading decisions.

Time Frame Alignment Strategies

• Using previous candle data from different time frames to identify trends.

• Discussing the significance of second candles in higher time frames for trend confirmation.

Inside Candle Trading Approach

• Highlighting the manipulation of weekly ranges in trading decisions.

• Identifying specific times for market moves based on historical patterns.

Trading Insights: Inside Candles and Market Behavior

This part focuses on interpreting inside candles, market behavior, and aligning time frames for effective trading strategies.

Inside Candle Interpretation

• Predicting inside candles and subsequent market movements based on historical data.

• Encouraging traders to find answers within themselves through practice and observation.

Market Behavior Analysis

• Emphasizing daily study as a key factor in anticipating inside candle formations.

Logic and Importance of Daily Buyers Doll Entries

In this segment, the speaker emphasizes the significance of logic in utilizing daily buyers doll entries effectively.

Logic as a Key Element

• "Logic is the most important thing you can use for daily buyers doll entries."

• Emphasizes the critical role of logic in optimizing daily buyers doll entries.