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Price action series-The 2B Pattern Failed Breakout Reversal...Continuing the price action series with a pattern that appears at every major turning point in the market: the 2B Pattern, also known as the failed breakout reversal. It forms when price breaks a previous high or low but fails to follow through and immediately returns back inside the prior range. This shift reveals exhaustion in the prevailing trend and exposes trapped traders on the wrong side. Below are two real examples from Gold and dxy showing both the bullish and bearish version of the pattern. Bullish 2B Pattern – Bottom Formation Left Chart A 2B bottom occurs when price breaks below a previous swing low but cannot sustain the breakdown. In the chart on the left: Price takes out the prior low, triggering new short positions and stop-losses. The breakdown immediately fails as price snaps back above that previous low. This reclaim signals that the downward continuation attempt has failed. The shift in pressure initiates a new upward move, confirming the reversal. This is a classic 2B bottom structure: a failed breakdown followed by a strong reclaim. Bearish 2B Pattern – Top Formation Right Chart A 2B top occurs when price breaks above a previous swing high but fails to extend higher. In the chart on the right: Price pushes through the earlier swing high, inviting breakout buying. Momentum fades almost instantly, and price falls back below the prior high. This failure indicates buyers have lost control and the breakout has trapped late entries. Price then shifts downward, validating the failed breakout. This is the mirror image of the 2B bottom, but occurring at a swing high. Why the 2B Pattern Works A trend remains intact as long as it continues to produce new highs or lows. A failed attempt to continue the trend shows: exhaustion in momentum absorption of breakout orders trapped traders exiting the beginning of a directional shift The 2B identifies this shift before the full trend reversal is completed, making it an early but reliable reversal model. Where This Pattern Performs Best 15m and 1H for intraday reversals after volatility spikes 4H for swing-trade reversals and cleaner structure Daily for major tops and bottoms Around key levels such as previous highs, lows, or liquidity zones The pattern is especially common in Gold due to its volatile but structured movement. Summary 2B Bottom failed breakdown 2B Top failed breakout Works by showing loss of continuation and a shift in order flow Ideal for identifying early reversals without predicting tops or bottoms Sharing this purely for educational purposes as part of the Price Action Pattern Series. More patterns will be published in the next parts of this series. Trade safe
FX_IDC:XAUUSDEducation
by sparkrlight
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SWANCORP — Major Squeeze Ahead!Price at Low-Risk Buy Zone The stock has been moving inside a falling wedge + rising support channel for months. Every touch on the support line has triggered a strong upside reversal → Demand zone confirmed ✔️ Now price has taken yet another bounce from the same support trendline — which means buyers are not letting price fall below this structure. Meanwhile, the upper trendline is compressing price, creating a breakout pressure zone 🔥
NSE:SWANCORPLong
by siripireddyvenu
INDIGO – Price Back to Major Demand Zone Indigo has fallen sharply but the price has now reached a major demand zone — the same area where buyers entered strongly before and pushed the stock to new highs. If you look at the circles and arrows marked on the chart: This zone earlier acted as resistance Once broken, it turned into strong support Price tested this level multiple times and bounced back up each time Now price has again returned to this demand zone with high volume. This shows traders are reacting strongly to this level. 📍 Expectation: If the support holds again like before, a similar upside move can start from here — just like the previous rally you’ve drawn with the big curve.
NSE:INDIGOLong
by siripireddyvenu
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UNITDSP – Price Testing Major Trendline (Decision Zone)UNITDSP has reached a very important falling trendline resistance that has been pushing the stock down for months. Right now, the price is hovering exactly at this trendline and moving sideways in a tight consolidation (triangle shape). This shows that both buyers and sellers are fighting for control here. What this means: If the price breaks above this trendline, it can start a fresh upward move If it gets rejected again, the stock may dip back lower This area is a decision point – the next big move will depend on how the price reacts at this trendline.
NSE:UNITDSPRLong
by siripireddyvenu
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COLPAL – Falling Channel Support Reversal | 4.6% Upside RoomColgate (COLPAL) has been moving inside a falling channel for the past few months — creating lower highs and lower lows. 🔴 Red circles = Every time price hits the upper trendline, sellers push it down 🟢 Green circles = Every time price reaches the lower trendline, buyers step in This confirms the channel is strong and valid. Now the stock has: Taken support again at the lower trendline Formed a bullish reversal candle Started moving upward from this support
NSE:COLPALLong
by siripireddyvenu
natural gas crucial update after new high natural gas given corrective mode from high---now 2 scan possible here 1---ist buying range expect 432--415 as per chart structure looking good where can be again up side 452--470--490++ strong support looks 395@--390 2---- only if break 388 or close blw than trend change expect or chart structure will change or dwn side expect 370--355-335+++ over all dips on buy looks good way with support sl as per chart structure now let see coming days
MCX:NATURALGAS1!
by kailashcfa33
PGEL – Rising Channel Support + Tweezer Bottom ReversalPGEL is currently trading inside a rising channel, creating higher lows and higher highs over time. You have marked the bottom trendline touches (green arrows), showing that buyers have stepped in from this level again and again. Recently, price dropped back to the same support area — and printed a Tweezer Bottom candlestick pattern there. This is a bullish reversal signal, especially when it appears at a known demand zone.
NSE:PGELLong
by siripireddyvenu
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GODREJPROP – Strong Support Reaction | 10% Upside Bounce SetupGodrej Properties has been moving inside a large downward channel, but the stock has created a very strong demand zone at the bottom. You can see: Price touched this support level many times before Every time, it bounced sharply This shows big buyers are active at this price zone Now again, the price has retested this same support and reacted upward. This setup suggests the market may once again push the stock toward the falling trendline above.
NSE:GODREJPROPLong
by siripireddyvenu
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PRAJIND 1 Day Time Frame 📌 Current Live Price & Trend ✅ PRAJIND is trading around ₹300–₹302 on the NSE today (down ~2–3%). ✅ The stock recently hit a new 52-week low, showing a strong bearish trend and weakness. Market Context (Short-Term Trend): Price is trading below key moving averages (5D, 20D, 50D, etc.). This suggests bearish pressure on the 1-day and short-term charts. 📊 1-Day Intraday Levels (Approximate) 🟥 Resistance (Upside Barriers): R1: ~₹308 – initial resistance near short-term bounce area R2: ~₹315 – psychological resistance zone R3: ~₹322 – higher resistance from recent intra-week levels 🟩 Support (Downside Levels): S1: ~₹297 – immediate intraday support S2: ~₹290 – lower support from recent swing lows S3: ~₹280 – significant downside support zone
NSE:PRAJINDLong
by Knowledgehub
Mahindra & Mahindra: Reversing Gears—Short Drive Toward 3400”Mahindra & Mahindra is showing clear signs of Smart Money distribution on the higher timeframe. Price has tapped into a major HTF supply zone around 3600–3650, where institutional selling previously originated. The recent sweep of the highs looks like a classic liquidity grab, engineered to trap late buyers before a potential reversal. After the liquidity sweep, price failed to sustain above premium pricing and has started shifting structure. The transition from a bullish market structure to a bearish market structure shift (MSS) suggests that Smart Money may be positioning for a downside move. Internal liquidity beneath recent swing lows provides an ideal drawdown target, with the next significant HTF demand zone resting near the 3400 level—aligning perfectly with your short target. As long as price remains in the premium zone and below the supply region, the setup favors short positions with expectation of price delivery toward the 3400 imbalance + demand confluence. Happy Trading
NSE:M&MShort
by Rizwan-Ali
Why People Don’t Believe in Compounding Until It’s Too Late?Hello Traders! Compounding is the most powerful wealth-building force in finance, and yet, most people ignore it. Not because it doesn’t work, but because it works slowly in the beginning and too fast later. By the time people realize how powerful compounding really is, they’ve already lost years they can never get back. Let’s break down why this happens and what you can learn from it. 1. Compounding Looks Boring in the Beginning In the first few years, compounding feels slow, almost invisible. You invest, wait, and see very small growth, so people lose interest. But compounding is like planting a tree: nothing happens for a long time… then everything happens at once. Early years test your patience. Later years reward it. 2. People Want Fast Results, Not Slow Success Most traders and investors chase quick profits, because excitement feels better than discipline. Compounding requires consistency, which feels “boring” compared to high-risk trades. This impatience makes people break the process before results can appear. Compounding is slow at first, but permanent later. 3. The Growth Is Invisible Until It Explodes Compounding does almost nothing for years, then suddenly grows exponentially. By the time people understand how powerful it is, they’re already 10–15 years behind. This is why older investors say, “I wish I started earlier.” The curve is flat… until it goes vertical. 4. Lack of Discipline Breaks the Magic Skipping contributions here and there reduces future growth dramatically. Touching invested money destroys compounding momentum. Consistency, not intelligence, creates compounding returns. You don’t need to be brilliant. You need to be consistent. 5. People Underestimate Time More Than Money You can always earn more money, but you can’t earn more time. The earlier you start, the stronger compounding becomes. A 25-year-old investing small amounts beats a 40-year-old investing large amounts. Time is the real multiplier. Rahul’s Tip: Compounding doesn’t reward the smartest or richest. It rewards the most patient. If you start early, stay consistent, and let time do the heavy lifting, your future wealth becomes unavoidable. Conclusion: People don’t believe in compounding because it doesn’t give instant gratification. But the moment they understand how powerful exponential growth truly is, it’s usually too late. Start early. Stay patient. Let years, not emotions, build your wealth. If this post shifted your mindset about long-term investing, like it, comment your thoughts, and follow for more clarity-focused finance lessons!
NSE:RELIANCEEducation
by TraderRahulPal
CDSL – Bounce Zone Inside an Up ChannelCDSL has been moving inside a rising channel — higher highs and higher lows. This means buyers are slowly pushing the stock up over time. Right now, price has come back to the bottom support line of this channel. Every time price touched this line earlier, it reversed upward strongly. So the idea is simple: 📍 Price is near channel support 💪 Buyers have defended this level before 📈 Another upward swing inside the channel may start from here As long as price stays above the lower trendline, the stock can continue its up-trend toward the upper channel.
NSE:CDSLLong
by siripireddyvenu
Indigo: Channel Breakdown Points Toward 4000Details: Asset: InterGlobe Aviation Ltd (INDIGO) Breakdown Levels: 5500 (initial), further breakdown below 5000 Potential Target: 4000 Stop Loss: 5250 or as per risk management Timeframe: Short to Medium Term Rationale: InterGlobe Aviation (Indigo) has broken down from a major ascending channel, first losing support at 5500 and now trading below 5000, confirming continued bearish pressure. If the ongoing operational turmoil and flight disruption issues persist, the stock may extend its decline toward the 4000 zone. Market Analysis: Technical Setup: Clear channel breakdown with lower highs and strong bearish continuation candles. Sentiment Impact: Negative news around Indigo’s flight operations and disruption issues is weighing heavily on investor sentiment. Momentum: Weakness across multiple timeframes indicates sustained selling pressure. Risk Management: Keep stop loss near 5250 to avoid reversal traps. Risk-Reward Ratio: Strong bearish setup with significant downside potential if sentiment remains weak. Watch for further breakdown signals and news developments that could accelerate or reverse the trend.
NSE:INDIGOShort
by CyborgTradingHub
BTC/USDT OUTLOOK FOR TODAYBTC is short-term bullish after sweeping lows, and as long as price holds above $90,000, Smart Money is likely targeting the $92,500 → $94,000 buy-side liquidity next. Expect a small dip to $90.8k–91.2k (FVG/demand) before continuation up. The main decision point is $94,000 — if price rejects there, expect a drop back toward $89.2k–88k; if it breaks and closes above $94k, upside opens into $95–97k. Bias: bullish toward $94k. Invalidation: 1H close below $90k flips bias bearish.
Long
by Sukoonsetrade
XAU/USD OUTLOOK Main Level to Watch: $4,185–4,190 (key demand + bullish invalidation zone). Bias: Bullish as long as price holds above this main level. Expected Move: Dip into $4,190–4,200 demand/FVG, then continuation upward. Upside Targets: $4,230 → $4,250 (primary liquidity pools). Break & Hold Above $4,250: Opens the next leg toward $4,280. Rejection Scenario: If $4,250 rejects, expect pullback toward $4,200–4,185. Invalidation: 1H close below $4,185 flips bias bearish toward $4,160.
OANDA:XAUUSDLong
by Sukoonsetrade