How I Trade Everyday For Maximum Profit

Introduction and Framework Overview

In this section, the speaker introduces a clear mechanical framework for trading and explains how it can provide confidence and consistency in approaching charts.

Clear Mechanical Framework for Trading

• The speaker offers a clear mechanical framework to follow when analyzing charts.

• By following this framework, traders can react to price rather than constantly trying to predict market movements.

• The goal is to eliminate the need for complicated forecasts and instead focus on a systematic approach.

Applying the Framework to Trades

The speaker explains that they will demonstrate how the framework is applied by sharing two trades they took recently.

Trade Example 1

• The speaker shares details of a trade they took recently.

• They apply the same framework discussed earlier to analyze the price action.

• This trade example serves as an illustration of how the framework can be used effectively.

Trade Example 2

• The speaker presents another trade they took in a different session.

• Again, they apply the same framework to analyze the price action and make trading decisions.

• This second example further emphasizes the effectiveness of using a consistent approach.

Introduction of Matt Dunleavy and Photon Trading

The speaker introduces themselves as Matt Dunleavy, founder of Photon Trading, which aims to help traders achieve consistent profitability using mechanical strategies.

About Matt Dunleavy and Photon Trading

• Matt Dunleavy is introduced as the founder of Photon Trading.

• Photon Trading focuses on helping traders become consistently profitable through mechanical strategies.

Analyzing Euro Dollar Daily Chart

In this section, the speaker analyzes the euro dollar daily chart using their mechanical framework.

Analyzing the Daily Chart

• The speaker examines the euro dollar daily chart.

• They identify a clear uptrend with higher highs and higher lows.

• The first step in their framework is to determine the current swing range, which involves identifying the swing high and swing low.

• By analyzing the swing structure, they can assess the bullish trend and potential pullbacks.

Identifying Swing High and Swing Low

The speaker explains how they identify the swing high and swing low on the daily chart.

Determining Swing High and Swing Low

• The speaker identifies the last break of swing structure as the current swing high and low on the daily chart.

• They explain that a strong swing low indicates potential support during pullbacks in a bullish market.

• Their expectation is for the strong swing low to hold, allowing them to consider long positions once they believe the pullback is over.

Bullish Market Structure

The speaker discusses bullish market structure and its implications for trading decisions.

Understanding Bullish Market Structure

• In a bullish market, strong lows tend to hold while weak highs become targets for upward movement.

• Based on their analysis of the daily chart's structural standpoint, there isn't much clear internal structure to work with at this point.

• However, they note a bullish fractal shifting structure as an initial sign of potential shift from bearish to bullish order flow.

Lack of Clear Internal Structure

The speaker acknowledges that there isn't much clear internal structure on the daily chart at this stage.

Limited Internal Structure

• Due to limited internal structure on this particular daily chart, it becomes challenging to identify specific shifts or signals within pullbacks.

• They mention that a clear shift in internal structure would typically indicate the end of a pullback and provide a signal for potential trading opportunities.

Bullish Fractal Shifting Structure

The speaker highlights the presence of a bullish fractal shifting structure as an indication of potential bullish order flow.

Bullish Fractal Shifting Structure

• Despite the lack of clear internal structure, there is evidence of a bullish fractal shifting structure.

• This indicates that order flow may be shifting from bearish to bullish.

• While not as strong as desired, this fractal shift provides an initial sign that structures are starting to shift in favor of bulls.

Outlining Relevant Supply and Demand Zones

The speaker explains their approach to identifying relevant supply and demand zones on the daily chart.

Identifying Supply and Demand Zones

• The speaker's eyes are drawn to the extreme points of the swing range when outlining supply and demand zones.

• They highlight specific demand zones where price has reacted strongly in the past.

• These demand zones serve as potential areas for future trading opportunities based on previous market behavior.

Extreme Demand Zone at Swing Low

The speaker focuses on an extreme demand zone located at the swing low on the daily chart.

Extreme Demand Zone

• At the swing low, there is an extreme demand zone that has been tapped into and mitigated by price action.

• A bullish change of character occurred within this zone, leading to another daily demand zone being created.

• Price subsequently pulled back into this new demand zone before continuing its upward movement.

Building Bullish Order Flow Picture

The speaker summarizes how various factors contribute to building a bullish order flow picture on the daily chart.

Building the Bullish Order Flow Picture

• By analyzing the daily chart's bullish trend, swing structure, and demand zones, a clear picture of bullish order flow emerges.

• The speaker highlights how mitigated extreme demand zones, fractal shifting structures, and respected demand zones contribute to this bullish outlook.

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This section discusses the concept of supply zones and their significance in bullish order flow. It emphasizes that old supply zones become reaction points for pullbacks to demand when order flow is bullish.

Understanding Supply Zones

• Old supply zones become reaction points for pullbacks to demand when order flow is bullish.

• The primary expectation is that a pullback from a supply zone will lead to a move higher.

• Don't overcomplicate things and have clear rules that dictate your primary expectation.

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This section highlights the importance of understanding the role of supply zones in a bullish market. It explains how old supplies on the left become reaction points for pullbacks, and provides insights into making decisions based on probability.

Role of Supply Zones in Bullish Order Flow

• In a bullish market, supply zones act as reaction points for pullbacks.

• Understand probability and make decisions accordingly.

• The primary expectation is that a pullback from a supply zone will lead to further upward movement.

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This section advises against overcomplicating things and getting paralyzed by analysis. It emphasizes having clear rules to determine the primary expectation in a bullish market with regards to supply zones.

Avoid Overcomplication and Paralysis Analysis

• Don't overanalyze or complicate things; have clear rules.

• Understand that in a bullish market, supply zones are likely just pullbacks before continuing higher.

• Focus on the primary expectation rather than getting caught up in fear or trading against supply zones.

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This section discusses how to approach trading within tight ranges and daily levels of supply. It suggests expecting reactions back into demand before further upward movement.

Trading Within Tight Ranges and Daily Supply Levels

• Expect reactions back into demand within tight ranges and daily supply levels.

• Understand that the objective is to complete the pullback and continue higher.

• While a daily level of supply may not be ideal for long positions, it is likely to give a reaction back into demand before further upward movement.

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This section highlights the bullish sentiment on the daily chart and discusses the potential for another leg up. It emphasizes formulating a daily bias based on strong areas and mitigated extreme order flow.

Formulating Daily Bias

• The daily chart shows a bullish sentiment with potential for another leg up.

• Formulate a daily bias based on strong areas and mitigated extreme order flow.

• Consider the possibility of another leg up, but focus on the primary expectation of a reaction back into demand.

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This section analyzes the four-hour chart and identifies key structural shifts. It explains how to determine swing ranges and formulate biases based on bullish order flow.

Analyzing the Four-Hour Chart

• Identify key structural shifts on the four-hour chart.

• Determine swing ranges to formulate biases.

• Focus on bullish order flow to expect higher highs and hold strong lows.

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This section emphasizes aligning biases between the four-hour and daily charts. It suggests focusing on long positions due to overwhelming bullish price action.

Aligning Biases Between Time Frames

• Align biases between the four-hour and daily charts.

• Focus on long positions due to overwhelming bullish price action.

• Be aware of any relevant supply zones but expect reactions back into demand before further upward movement.

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This section discusses how price can mitigate ranges without necessarily reaching refined pivot zones. It advises being aware of this possibility when the range is tight.

Mitigating Ranges and Tight Range Considerations

• Price can mitigate ranges without reaching refined pivot zones.

• Be aware of this possibility, especially in tight ranges.

• If there is an overwhelming bullish bias, price may not come down to refined zones.

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This section emphasizes the importance of understanding the current swing range and expecting higher highs in a bullish trend. It suggests looking for potential pullbacks within the current four-hour range.

Understanding Swing Ranges and Expecting Higher Highs

• Understand the current swing range and expect higher highs in a bullish trend.

• Look for potential pullbacks within the current four-hour range.

• Identify relevant demand zones for potential continuation of upward movement.

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This section explains that price does not always have to come down to refined pivot zones in a bullish market. It advises being aware of this when there is an overwhelming bullish bias.

Price Behavior in Bullish Markets

• Price does not always have to reach refined pivot zones in a bullish market.

• Be aware of this behavior, especially with an overwhelming bullish bias.

• While it's ideal to see price come down to specific zones, it may simply mitigate ranges before continuing upward.

Analyzing Daily Demand and M15 Structure

The speaker discusses the importance of analyzing daily demand and how the M15 timeframe provides immediate bias for day trading strategies.

Analyzing Daily Demand

• Ideally, price should come into daily demand before looking for a continuation of the move.

• The M15 timeframe gives the main immediate bias for day trading strategies.

• The speaker emphasizes the significance of understanding the current swing structure when analyzing new timeframes.

M15 Structure

• The M15 low is identified as a strong swing low, while the M15 high is labeled as a weak swing high.

• A bearish breaker structure indicates that the swing pullback has started.

• When a bearish i-boss pattern occurs, it signals a shift in internal structure to bearish.

• Expectation: Internal structure remains bearish, facilitating the swing pullback to discount demand within the range.

• Look for internal structure to shift bullish with a bullet shoulder flow, indicating the end of the swing pullback.

• Trade with confidence following higher highs and expect each low to hold if it's a strong low.

Understanding Swing Pullback Phase on M15

The speaker explains how to identify and trade during the swing pullback phase on M15 timeframe.

Swing Pullback Phase

• Currently in the swing pullback phase on M15 due to bearish i-boss pattern.

• Marking out 50% of range helps identify when price pulls back within discount, increasing probability that price is back to value and swim pullback is finished.

• Start considering long positions when price reaches this level.

Analysis Before Frankfurt Open

The speaker discusses their analysis process just before Frankfurt open and shares their thoughts on potential trades.

Analysis Before Frankfurt Open

• Frankfurt open is at 7am UK time, and the speaker shares their analysis with the community just before this session.

• Based on previous analysis, there has been a break of structure and a pullback, indicating potential for a quick move down to the discount level for four-hour demand.

• The speaker mentions looking for short opportunities as price approaches this level.

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Identifying Potential Areas of Interest

In this section, the speaker discusses the importance of identifying potential areas of interest to play a directional bias. These areas, known as POIs (Points of Interest), help in timing the directional idea.

Potential Areas of Interest

• POIs are zones where you can play your directional bias from.

• It is crucial to wait for a break in the low or high before entering a trade.

• Trading counter-trend is more favorable when internal structures support it.

• Setting alerts at POIs helps in monitoring potential trading opportunities.

Confirmation and Mitigation of Zones

The speaker explains how confirmation and mitigation of zones can increase confidence in trading decisions. They discuss how smaller POIs can be mitigated and how to identify valid setups.

Confirmation and Mitigation

• Zones become higher confidence when they lead to significant price movements.

• Smaller POIs with minimal pip range may indicate mitigation.

• Valid setups require confirmation on lower time frames and liquidity sweeps.

Entry Model for Trades

The speaker shares their entry model for trades, focusing on M15 structural highs and lower time frame confirmations. They also mention using discretion in certain situations.

Entry Model for Trades

• M15 structural highs that get swept can be valid entry points.

• Lower time frame confirmations help validate liquidity sweeps.

• Discretion may be used when assessing valid setups based on personal rules.

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The speaker discusses their trading strategy and the importance of having mechanical rules for trade management.

Focusing on Lower Time Frame Confirmations

• The speaker took a trade based on their lower time frame confirmations.

• They emphasize the need for mechanical confirmation before removing risk.

• It is important to avoid emotional decision-making and not interfere with the trade.

• Patience is key, even if price doesn't look favorable initially.

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The speaker explains the importance of having super hands-off trade management to avoid emotional decision-making.

Super Hands-off Trade Management

• Emotions tend to be highest when monitoring profit and loss (P&L).

• Having super hands-off trade management helps reduce emotional interference.

• Waiting for a break-even trigger or following specific rules can help maintain objectivity in managing trades.

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The speaker emphasizes the importance of reassessing trades and maintaining a higher time frame perspective.

Reassessing Trades and Higher Time Frame Perspective

• When day trading, it's crucial to constantly reassess trades.

• Trading ideas are derived from the M15 time frame, but lower time frame confirmations are used for entries.

• After exiting a trade, it's essential to reevaluate the M15 idea and determine if it still makes sense.

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The speaker discusses their bearish bias and identifies a supply zone as a potential turning point.

Bearish Bias and Potential Turning Point

• The speaker views a supply zone as the last line in the sand for their bearish bias.

• They consider this level as most likely needing to hold if the larger internal structure remains bearish.

• While there are caveats, such as a refined pivot level or price sweeping the high, this supply zone is seen as the most probable point of interest (POI).

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The speaker explains how they use lower time frame confirmations and highlights the importance of reassessing trades.

Lower Time Frame Confirmations and Reassessing Trades

• The speaker was looking for lower time frame confirmations within the M1 time frame.

• If these confirmations are not met, it can save them from potential losses.

• After an unsuccessful trade, it's crucial to reassess and determine if the market narrative still aligns with their initial bias.

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The speaker discusses their shift from a bearish bias to a bullish bias based on higher time frame analysis.

Shift to Bullish Bias Based on Higher Time Frame Analysis

• The speaker's bullish bias is influenced by higher time frames, particularly the daily chart.

• They note that price action is coming off a strong swing low and multiple instances of daily demand being respected.

• This shift in structure suggests that the path of least resistance should be to the upside.

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The speaker explains additional factors that contribute to their confidence in long positions.

Factors Contributing to Confidence in Long Positions

• Multiple breaks of structure on the four-hour chart indicate supply failing and demand being respected.

• Pulling back into daily demand levels provides value for bulls to potentially step in.

• Liquidation of Asian lows creates opposing liquidity, which is favorable for large players looking to buy with minimal slippage.

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The speaker discusses the importance of trading in line with volume and supply chain dynamics, which gives confidence to trade in a bullish direction. They also mention the significance of demand holding and supply failing, leading to a bullish change in character. The overall bigger picture is described as overwhelmingly bullish, allowing for more aggressive trading decisions.

Trading Confidence Based on Volume and Supply Chain Dynamics

• The speaker emphasizes the importance of trading in line with volume and supply chain dynamics.

• When supply fails and demand holds, it provides confidence to trade in a bullish direction.

• Clearing out supply chain failures adds to the confidence level.

Bullish Change in Character

• A strong confidence signal is observed when there is a bullish change in character.

• Liquidation of lows followed by an aggressive v-shaped reaction indicates a potential opportunity for long trades.

• Despite bearish internal structure, the overall bigger picture remains overwhelmingly bullish.

Entry Point Analysis

• Immediate momentum during London open prompts analysis of nearest unmitigated point of interest (POI) on M15 timeframe.

• Flipping levels of supply and respecting demand are key factors considered for entry points.

• An entry was set just under 4.9 R (risk) with a target of 5 R.

Targeting Profitability and Risk Management

• Targeting 5 R works well for the speaker due to psychological considerations and consistent performance over a large sample size of trades.

• Leaving profit on the table is acceptable if it aligns with one's trading strategy and risk management approach.

• High impact news events and end-of-session timing were additional factors influencing decision-making.

Mechanical Framework for Trading

• Having a mechanical framework helps traders approach each session with clarity and confidence.

• Starting from a blank canvas, traders can formulate biases based on analysis techniques learned over time.

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The speaker discusses the importance of identifying key levels of supply and demand on M5 timeframe for entry points. They also explain the rationale behind targeting a specific risk-to-reward ratio and the impact of psychology on trade execution.

Identifying Key Levels on M5 Timeframe

• Key levels of supply and demand on M5 timeframe are crucial for identifying entry points.

• Flipping levels of supply and respecting demand provide confirmation for potential trades.

Targeting Risk-to-Reward Ratio

• The speaker targets a risk-to-reward ratio (R) of 5, which works well for their trading approach.

• Psychological considerations play a significant role in determining the optimal risk-to-reward ratio.

Impact of Psychology on Trade Execution

• Executing trades based on what one can perform live is essential for maintaining psychological stability.

• Consistency in executing trades within one's comfort zone helps avoid emotional decision-making.

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The speaker reflects on leaving potential profit on the table and explains their approach to profitability and trade management. They emphasize finding a strategy that works over a large sample size of trades while considering individual psychology.

Leaving Profit on the Table

• The speaker acknowledges leaving potential profit on the table during this particular scenario.

• However, they prioritize consistency and executing trades that align with their overall strategy.

Approach to Profitability and Trade Management

• Finding a strategy that works over a large sample size of trades is crucial for long-term profitability.

• Individual psychology plays a significant role in determining an optimal approach to trade management.

Importance of Consistency

• Consistency in executing trades within one's comfort zone helps maintain psychological stability.

• Prioritizing consistent performance over maximizing profit in every trade is key to long-term success.

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In this section, the speaker discusses the trade setup and expectations based on the daily chart, four-hour chart, and M15 chart.

Trade Setup Analysis

• The daily chart shows a bullish bias due to a pullback into extreme demand. The expectation is for the next leg to move to the upside. Currently, there is a supply zone on the daily chart.

• On the four-hour chart, there is a tight range with only one point of interest (POI) to consider for a long trade. However, since we are within daily demand, there is no need for a significant pullback.

• Different traders may interpret this as either a subtle buy range or a demand range. The key is to be aware that price doesn't have to hit specific levels before getting involved in trades.

• On the M15 chart, the focus is on playing the swing pullback phase down into discount prices and demand. Confirmation of a swing high/low being in place can indicate the start of a bullish swing leg.

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In this section, the speaker discusses taking short trades within an aggressive short-term range and then transitioning into long trades after breaking out of supply chains.

Short Trades and Breakout

• Initially, an aggressive short trade was taken within a short-term range. There were no lower timeframe confirmations for this trade.

• Once there was a breakout from the supply chains and failed attempts at liquidation from discount prices, long trades were considered.

• The speaker emphasizes having a framework in place for trading decisions and consistently looking for similar patterns and setups.

• It's important to identify nearby points of interest (POIs), liquidity requirements, set alerts, be patient, objective, and avoid solely relying on lower timeframe analysis.

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In this section, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a trading framework, being consistent in approach, and maintaining a medium timeframe perspective.

Trading Framework and Consistency

• It is crucial to have a trading framework that includes identifying key elements such as points of interest (POIs), liquidity requirements, and setting alerts.

• Consistency in approach helps in making informed decisions based on positive confluence from various factors.

• Traders should be aware of their risk tolerance and consider all available information before taking trades.

• Having a medium timeframe perspective allows for better analysis and decision-making rather than solely relying on lower timeframe confirmations.

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