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Technical Concepts

Patterns and techniques I use to read charts and manage trades.

Character ChangeEntry TacticsMy go-to setup for getting into new uptrends early, three pieces of evidence on the weekly chart that tell you the trend has likely changed.Wick LowEntry TacticsUsing the low of a candle's wick as a structural support level for stop placement, and one of the more reliable levels for defining where you're wrong.Buying in BasesBase ReadingThe signs I look for when a base is starting to come up the right side.The Feedback LoopProcessHow your recent trades tell you when to be in the market and when to step aside.