Zeiierman

Zeiierman May 6

█ The Truth Behind Volume Bars — What Do Green and Red Actually Mean? Most traders learn early on that green volume bars mean bullish activity, and red bars mean bearish pressure. But is it really that simple? What does volume truly reflect, and are we making assumptions that can mislead us? █ What Volume Actually Is Volume represents the number of...

Zeiierman Apr 17

█ Head and Shoulders Pattern: Advanced Analysis for Beginners The Head and Shoulders pattern is one of the most widely recognized and reliable patterns in technical analysis. And today, I am going to teach you how to use it as efficiently as an experienced trader would. Learning to spot and trade this pattern can be a great asset in your tool belt —whether...

Zeiierman Apr 14

█ Mastering Volatile Markets Part 4: Why the Trend is Your Best Friend In Part 1 , we covered reducing position size. In Part 2 , we explored liquidity and execution strategies. In Part 3 , we discussed the power of patience over FOMO. Now,we're diving into one of the most important principles of all — especially in volatile, fast-moving markets: ...

Zeiierman Apr 13

█ Mastering Volatile Markets Part 3: Why Patience is Your Biggest Edge If you've read Part 1 about position sizing and Part 2 on liquidity , then you already know how to adapt to the mechanics of volatile markets. The next great tool in your arsenal will be patience. Your biggest opponent in wild markets is your own mind. In volatile markets, your...

Zeiierman Apr 12

█ Mastering Volatile Markets Part 2: Why Liquidity Makes or Breaks Your Trades If you've read the first part of this four-part series, you know that reducing position size is a key strategy for surviving volatile markets. The second crucial factor that determines success or failure in wild markets is understanding liquidity. In volatile markets, liquidity...

Zeiierman Apr 11

█ Mastering Volatile Markets Part 1: Why Reducing Position Size is Key Trading is always challenging, but how do you navigate today's markets? That's a whole different level. Today, we'll move away from the usual "Trump's tariffs are horrendous" discussions. We'll instead focus on how experienced traders profit in the current volatile market. Right now, we're...

Zeiierman Mar 10

█ Order Imbalance and Change Point Detection Trading might sometimes seem like magic, but at its core, the market operates on simple principles, supply and demand, and the flow of information. Recent academic work shows that retail traders can gain an edge even without expensive data feeds by understanding some fundamental ideas, like order imbalance and change...

Zeiierman Feb 21

█ The Final 15 Minutes: How Closing Auctions Determine Market Pricing Every trading day ends with one of the most crucial events in financial markets — the closing auction. While many traders focus on intraday price movements, understanding the dynamics of closing auctions can provide valuable insights and profitable trading opportunities. █ What Are Closing...

Zeiierman Jan 12

In today’s digital age, social media has become a cornerstone of information for nearly every aspect of our lives. From lifestyle tips to financial advice, influencers wield significant power over public sentiment. Among them are financial influencers, or "finfluencers," who share investment tips, stock picks, and market analyses. But how reliable is their advice?...

Zeiierman Jan 10

█ Understanding Short Sellers: Liquidity Providers or Market Disruptors? Short sellers often have a controversial reputation, viewed by many as market manipulators who profit from falling stock prices. However, recent research sheds light on an unexpected and valuable role they play: providing liquidity to the market, especially during critical moments like news...

Zeiierman Dec 31, 2024

█ Understanding Window Dressing: What It Is and Why It Happens At the end of every quarter or year, especially in December, some fund managers engage in a practice called window dressing. While it may sound like a holiday tradition, it’s actually a financial strategy designed to make a portfolio look more attractive to investors. Here's what you need to...

Zeiierman Dec 12, 2024

A Beginner-Friendly Guide to How Short Sales Indicate Buying Activity █ What is a Short Sale? A short sale is when someone sells a stock they don't actually own, usually because they believe the price will drop. They borrow the stock, sell it at the current price, and hope to buy it back later at a lower price to return to the lender. However, not all...

Zeiierman Nov 7, 2024

█ Interpreting Long/Short Ratios in Futures Trading: Beyond Bullish and Bearish For beginner traders, the long/short ratio in futures markets can seem like a clear-cut indicator of market sentiment. Many assume that a high ratio of longs to shorts means the market is bullish, while more shorts than longs signals a bearish outlook. But in reality, this...

Zeiierman Sep 20, 2024

█ Quadruple Witching is Happening Today: What Retail Traders Should Know! Today marks Quadruple Witching, a pivotal event in the financial markets that occurs four times a year—on the third Friday of March, June, September, and December. During Quadruple Witching, four types of derivative contracts expire simultaneously: Stock Index Futures Stock Index...

Zeiierman Sep 12, 2024

█ Understanding Price Clustering in the Bitcoin Market Price clustering is a phenomenon where certain price levels, particularly round numbers, tend to appear more frequently in financial markets. This study focuses on how price clustering occurs in the Bitcoin market, providing insights that can be valuable for traders. █ The Psychology Behind Price...

Zeiierman Aug 24, 2024

█ Understanding Optimal Trading Strategies: How Market Dynamics Can Improve Your Trades As traders, whether seasoned professionals or newcomers to the market, we're constantly looking for ways to improve our trading strategies and reduce costs. One area that often goes overlooked is the dynamic nature of supply and demand in the market and how it can impact...

Zeiierman Aug 14, 2024

█ Understanding Daily Highs and Lows in Trading When it comes to trading, understanding the dynamics of daily price movements is essential. Daily highs and lows, which represent the highest and lowest prices of an asset within a single trading day, are more than just numbers—they provide valuable insights into market behavior, volatility, and potential trading...

Zeiierman Aug 6, 2024

█ Diving Into Dark Pools In recent years, dark pools have become a significant part of the financial markets, offering an alternative trading venue for institutional traders. But what exactly are dark pools, and how do they impact market quality and price efficiency? This article delves into the comprehensive study titled "Diving Into Dark Pools" by Sabrina...