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Liquidity Grab Completed – Bulls Back in Control?Liquidity Grab Completed – Bulls Back in Control? Key Technical Insights: Resistance Rejection: Price sharply rejected the 120K – 123K resistance zone, confirming this area as a key supply level. Bearish Liquidity Flow: After rejection, BTC flowed within a descending liquidity channel, continuously taking out internal supports before finding a base. Previous Support → Liquidity Sweep: Around 108K, price executed a strong liquidity sweep, triggering stop hunts below prior support, then showing a bullish reaction. Market Structure Shift Incoming: The sweep suggests a potential accumulation phase, where institutions collect orders before pushing price higher. Upside Targets: If price holds above the reclaimed support at 112K, bullish momentum could aim for 116K – 118K in the near term ⭐. ⚠️ Risk Consideration: A failure to sustain above 108K would invalidate the bullish outlook, opening room for deeper downside. 📌 Summary: BTCUSD is transitioning from a liquidity-driven decline into a possible reversal phase. The liquidity sweep at 108K could mark the start of a bullish leg if structure confirms with higher highs. Traders should monitor 112K as the short-term pivot point.
BITSTAMP:BTCUSDLong
by Mentor_Michael03
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VEDANTA Swing Trade with 1:3 RR (Long)Sellers failed to take price below the demand zone and a clear Change of Character (market structure shift) happened that shows buyers have taken control of the price of Vedanta. So if Nifty and Metal sector are not bearish in coming sessions, then it is high probability that Vedanta will touch Rs 475. Don't use hard SL. Manage position sizing as it is a high probability setup. Connect with me if you have any questions. I am happy to help. ChoCh - Change of Character Sw or Sweep - Liquidity Sweep BoS - Break of Structure
NSE:VEDLLong
by gauravxtrades
"Gold at the Tipping Point: Will $3,350 Spark the Next Rally?""Gold at the Tipping Point: Will $3,350 Spark the Next Rally?" Gold (XAUUSD) is currently consolidating after a series of higher lows, signaling sustained bullish momentum from the strong support region around $3,280–$3,300. Price has respected key structural points, forming a clean market structure with: BOS (Break of Structure) confirming bullish intent after reclaiming prior resistance. Bullish FVG (Fair Value Gap) acting as a liquidity zone for potential re-entries. Multiple Higher Lows, highlighting strong buyer defense levels. The chart indicates a possible short-term retracement into the $3,350–$3,357 entry zone, which aligns with demand structure. From this zone, buyers are expected to push toward the $3,400–$3,415 resistance target. Key technical levels: Entry Zone: $3,350–$3,357 (demand area) Stop Loss: Below $3,340 to protect against deeper pullbacks Take Profit: $3,400 psychological level and $3,414 structural resistance Market Sentiment: The combination of a strong support base, sustained higher lows, and bullish imbalance zones suggests a favorable risk–reward setup for long positions. A clean breakout above $3,415 could trigger a larger bullish leg toward the $3,440 resistance zone. 📈 Bias: Bullish above $3,350 💡 Watch for a reaction at the entry zone before committing to positions.
OANDA:XAUUSDLong
by Mentor_Michael03
APTUS Swing Trade (20% upside)Simple swing trade setup based on institutional buying footprint. No indicators, no silly chart patterns. Pure buyer/seller psychology and trend based setup. Risk Management for setups like these: This is a high probability setup. The only thing to take care of is the position sizing in case the overall market ( Nifty ) is bearish for some weeks. Decrease position and increase SL size to maintain your Risk. Have patience. Message me for more such setups and learning insights and to know how to find such setups and properly ride the complete trend fors trades like these. Risk Reward for these setups are very good so you have to manage the risk before the next up-trend move kicks in. Part of the game. Any question or want to have any convo over stock market ? Do message. Happy to help and connect with fellow traders. Thanks. Gaurav
NSE:APTUSLong
by gauravxtrades
GBPJPY Breakout Retest-Bullish Continuation in PlayGBPJPY showing potential breakout continuation after reclaiming a key intraday resistance zone. Retest confirmation occurred near 198.72 support-turned-demand. SignalPro structure highlights: 📍Clear high-probability buy signal 🟨 Caution label earlier flagged trend shift risk 📦 Liquidity Control Box now acting as base Target set at 199.970 with defined risk below recent structure low. Key Observations: Breakout aligned with momentum recovery after multiple failed sell attempts. Risk-to-reward is favorable for potential trend continuation toward upper liquidity levels. 🔍 Timeframe: 15-min ⚙️ Tool Used: Leola Lens SignalPro 📘 For learning use only – not financial advice.
Long
by LEOLALENS-OFFICIAL
XAUUSD – Gold Sideways, Awaiting Key Economic DataXAUUSD – Gold Sideways, Awaiting Key Economic Data: Will We See a Correction or Continued Uptrend? 🌍 Macro Overview – Waiting for Key CPI Data from the US Currently, Gold is moving sideways in a wide price range (from the 3x price levels to 4x), awaiting important economic data this week from USD, GBP, AUD, and EUR. 📊 Key Economic Data Today: The US CPI report will be released during the US session, one of the most crucial reports of the month. CPI forecast is positive at 0.3%, which is considered a good sign for the US economy. This data is expected to align with the recent Nonfarm results and could lead to a strong price movement at the time of the announcement, potentially helping to sweep liquidity. 🔍 Technical Analysis – Uptrend with Key Resistance The current trend is still upward, but the movement on larger timeframes is not as strong. Key resistance lies between 337x and 339x, where SELL orders are currently dominant. If price breaks through these levels, Gold may find support to move towards 3400. 📈 Short-Term Forecast: A pullback to around 333x is expected, providing a good BUY opportunity. Looking further, 331x could be a possible target as the price range remains wide. 🎯 Trading Strategy for Today 🟢 BUY ZONE: 3331 – 3329 SL: 3325 TP: 3335 → 3340 → 3345 → 3350 → 3360 → 3370 → ???? 🔴 SELL ZONE: 3392 – 3394 SL: 3398 TP: 3388 → 3384 → 3380 → 3376 → 3370 ⚠️ Important Notes: Watch for support and resistance levels to set up suitable Scalping trades according to the trend. Follow the TP and SL to protect your account, and avoid FOMO when there's no confirmation. The 3350 – 3347 range is a key zone for entering BUY trades early. 💬 What do you think about Gold’s movement today? Do you believe it will break above the resistance, or will we see further correction? Drop your thoughts in the comments below and join the discussion with fellow traders! 👉 If you’re looking for more daily updates and live discussions, don’t forget to follow and be part of our community! Let’s make the most of these market opportunities together.
OANDA:XAUUSDLong
by MMFlowTrading
Ethereum (ETH) – Early Recovery Setup After Liquidity SweepEthereum has printed a bullish deviation below key liquidity ($1,500) and reclaimed the 20-day EMA, flipping prior resistance into support — a classic signal of early reversal momentum. We're now watching for a pullback into the $2,100–$2,200 demand zone to offer an optimal spot entry before a potential move into higher timeframe targets. 🔹 Entry Zone: $2,100 – $2,200 (pullback into reclaimed support/demand) 🎯 Take Profit Targets: 🥇 $3,000 🥈 $3,500 🥉 $3,900 🛑 Stop Loss: Close below $2,000 (to invalidate reclaim of structure)
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by Richtv_official
ETH/USD | Short Setup at 288‐Period EMA ConfluenceEthereum has been grinding higher into a well‑defined supply zone between $1,625 – $1,635, which also coincides with the 288‑hour EMA (currently ≈1,623). This area has acted as resistance on multiple occasions, making it a prime spot for a short entry on signs of rejection (bearish engulf, high‑volume wick, etc.). Our initial profit target is the demand region around $1,555 – $1,565, where buyers have previously stepped in, with a conservative stop placed just above the EMA/supply zone. A clean turn lower from here could carry price all the way back to the key support at $1,547. Watch for increasing selling volume and a rejection candle before committing. Good risk‑reward and clear levels make this an attractive opportunity.
BITSTAMP:ETHUSDShort
by Hiteshmule
2
How Institutions Trap Retail Traders & The Blueprint to Outsmart✍️ Intro: You’re not losing trades because you're unlucky. You're losing because you’re playing in someone else’s trap. This post reveals the actual game behind price movement — one that 95% of retail traders don’t even know exists. Welcome to Liquidity Hunting — the psychological and structural method smart money uses to take your stop, steal your position, and use your exit to fund their entry. 🔍 What is Liquidity in Real Terms? Most people throw around the word “liquidity” without really getting it. Let’s define it clearly: Liquidity = Clusters of pending orders (mostly stop-losses and pending breakouts). Whenever a lot of traders are positioned in the same direction — their stop-losses naturally pool together. This forms a liquidity pocket that smart money can use. Now ask yourself: Where do most retail SLs sit? Just below recent support. Just above recent resistance. Exactly where the wick comes before reversing, right? That’s not coincidence. That’s intentional. 🎯 The True Intent of Smart Money Institutions can’t enter markets like you do. They're trading massive volumes. They need: Liquidity to get filled Retail to take the opposite side A reason to justify the move So they create a false narrative. They build chart patterns that scream “Buy now!” or “Sell breakout!” They get retail to commit. Then they run price into your SL — collect it — and move the opposite direction. They use your exit… As their entry. ⚙️ The Mechanics of a Liquidity Hunt (With Sequence) Step 1: Build the Trap Smart money allows price to form: Multiple equal highs/lows Clean support and resistance A trendline with touches A breakout zone with “fake pressure” Retail traders get sucked into this illusion. They start buying support. Selling resistance. Placing SLs behind the obvious. That’s where liquidity builds up. Step 2: The Sweep Once enough liquidity is sitting there, the trap is activated. Price makes a sharp move into that zone Takes out every SL or triggers breakout orders Retail thinks it’s a breakout or trend continuation But it’s just a liquidity grab This is the sweep. You see a massive wick or a sudden engulfing move into the zone. Retail thinks: “It’s breaking out!” → But really, it’s sucking them in. Step 3: The Shift (MSS/BOS) Immediately after the sweep, smart money: Exits their fake move Reverses direction Breaks recent structure This Market Structure Shift (MSS) or Break of Structure (BOS) is your real signal. This is where retail gets trapped and frozen. Stopped out. Missed the reversal. Or worse — still holding the wrong side. Step 4: Entry Opportunity (FVG / OB Zones) Price now pulls back to: A Fair Value Gap (FVG) — a sudden imbalance caused by fast moves A Bullish/Bearish Order Block — the last candle before the impulse This pullback is where smart money re-enters to scale. This is your sniper entry zone. Low risk High RR Emotionally clean (because you waited, not chased) 📚 Real-World Chart Example Let’s say Gold is trading at 1980. You see clean resistance at 2000 — multiple rejections. Retail thinks: “When 2000 breaks, I’m buying. Target 2010. SL below 1995.” Price pushes to 2000. Breaks 2002. Everyone enters long. Then — sudden drop to 1987, stops out all entries. Then price shoots to 2020 without them. Classic sweep. You see it daily. 🚨 Common Retail Mistakes That Get Hunted Blind Breakout Trading – Entering without thinking who’s on the other side Fixed SLs below structures – Same spot as everyone = easy to trap Emotionally Chasing – No plan, just FOMO entries Lack of Patience – Not waiting for confirmation 🧭 How to Flip the Script: Be the Hunter Here’s the method to become a sniper, not a victim: ✅ 1. Identify Liquidity Zones Equal highs/lows Clean retail structures Obvious trendlines That’s where SLs pile up. ✅ 2. Wait for the Sweep Don’t jump early. Let the market: Take out those zones Show impulsive wick or move Look like a breakout ✅ 3. Watch for Market Structure Shift Break of recent structure confirms trap Look for BOS + FVG or OB ✅ 4. Enter on the Pullback Entry at OB or FVG = sniper. Keep tight SL below the sweep candle or OB. ✅ 5. Ride With Confidence You’re now in a position where: Retail is trapped Smart money is scaling RR is high Emotion is dead 🔥 Final Mindset Shift Stop thinking like a retail trader. Start thinking: “If I were a bank, where would I trap people?” Because that’s what institutions do — every single day. They don’t chase. They trap. They don’t trade signals. They build them. They don’t follow trends. They reverse them. Now that you know the game… Trade the trap. Not the bait.
PEPPERSTONE:XAUUSDEducation
by sparkrlight
4
SHRIRAMFIN Swing Trade (14.6%)After forming a Head & Shoulder pattern, retail sellers got trapped and that becomes the liquidity for next up-move from the institutional demand zone. So the trend is up. Recently good liquidity sweep happened which can fuel next up-move in short term. With 1:3 Risk Reward and potential 14.6% up-move. Only if Nifty holds current levels. ie it does not go below 22,700. Otherwise exit this trade. Follow for more such setups, comment your thoughts.
NSE:SHRIRAMFINLong
by gauravxtrades
2
NIFTY 50 - ICT & SMC Analysis (April 7, 2025) 📊 CHART ANALYSIS SUMMARY (from the 4 charts) From the charts you've given, I’ve identified a few key things: - NIFTY is in a bullish short-term market structure , but it’s tapping into premium prices in a possible higher timeframe redistribution zone. - There's a liquidity sweep and inducement pattern near the highs. - Some FVGs (Fair Value Gaps) remain unfilled. - Possible reversal sell setup from a 4H or daily bearish order block that aligns with premium pricing in a range. 🧠 Step-by-Step ICT/SMC Analysis 1. Market Structure & Bias - 1H to 4H Structure: The market was pushing higher, making HHs (higher highs) and HLs (higher lows). - However, the latest high was taken with a wick, showing signs of a **buy-side liquidity raid rather than strength. - After the raid, price left a bearish FVG (Fair Value Gap) — a classic ICT signature for a reversal. > 🔎 Interpretation:This is typical SMC inducement : retail traders get trapped buying a breakout, while smart money distributes into those buys and prepares to sell. 2. Key Liquidity Levels - Buy-side Liquidity (BSL): Taken at recent swing high (~NIFTY 22,520 zone) - Sell-side Liquidity (SSL): Resting below recent lows (~22,300 and then ~22,150) > 🧠 SMC logic: Liquidity was engineered and taken at the highs. Now, the market may seek the **sell-side liquidity** next. 3. Order Blocks & Imbalances - ✅ A clear Bearish Order Block formed near the 22,500–22,520 level on 1H/4H — this was the last up-candle before the sell-off (and a liquidity sweep). - ✅ There's a clean FVG (Fair Value Gap) just under this OB — price wicked back into it but failed to close above. > 🧠 ICT logic: Price fills the imbalance slightly, taps the OB, then rejects — suggesting smart money is selling from this zone. 4. Potential Trade Setup (Sell) 🎯 Trade Idea: Intraday / Swing Short | Component | Level / Description |--------------------|-------------------------------------------------| | Bias | Bearish (short-term retracement expected) | | Entry | ~22,500–22,520 (OB + FVG confluence zone) | | Stop Loss | Above 22,570 (above the liquidity sweep wick) | | TP1 | 22,300 (low of range, internal liquidity) | | TP2 | 22,150 (external liquidity sweep zone) | | TP3 (optional) | 22,000 (discount zone of full move) | | R:R | Approx. 1:2.5 to 1:3.5 depending on exit | 🧱 Confluence Checklist | ICT/SMC Element | Confirmed? | Notes |----------------------------|------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------| | Break of Structure | ✅ | Lower high failed to break previous HH with momentum | Liquidity Sweep | ✅ | Buy-side taken at the top with a wick | FVG Presence | ✅ | 1H Fair Value Gap post sweep | Bearish Order Block | ✅ | Confirmed on 1H and 4H | Displacement | ✅ | Strong sell candle after sweep | Retracement to OB/FVG | ✅ | Price returns to OB to mitigate orders | Premium Pricing Zone | ✅ | Above 50% of the full range (using FIB anchoring) 🔄 Scenario Management - If price rejects OB and sells off, you’re in good hands — standard SMC setup. - If price closes above 22,570, the OB is invalidated → exit the short. - If the setup works, scale partial profits at TP1 and trail to TP2/TP3. 📉 It's not a long-term bearish call on NIFTY — it’s a mean-reversion swing targeting liquidity below.
NSE:NIFTY
by Official_LUSER