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Part 2 Ride The Big Moves Advantages of Option Trading Option trading offers several benefits: Leverage: Small premiums control large positions, magnifying potential returns. Flexibility: Options can be used for income generation, speculation, or hedging. Limited Risk for Buyers: The maximum loss for option buyers is limited to the premium paid. Diverse Strategies: Traders can design complex setups for any market condition. Portfolio Protection: Helps reduce downside risks without liquidating assets. Because of these advantages, options have become integral to both institutional and retail trading strategies worldwide.
NSE:NIFTYEducation
by SkyTradingZone
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Part 1 Ride The Big Moves Role of Options in Hedging and Speculation Options serve two primary purposes—hedging and speculation. Hedging: Investors use options to protect their portfolios from adverse price movements. For example, a fund manager expecting a market downturn might buy put options on an index to limit potential losses. Speculation: Traders use options to bet on the direction of price movements with relatively low capital compared to buying stocks outright. For instance, buying a call option allows participation in a stock’s upside potential without investing the full stock price. Thus, options balance the needs of both conservative and aggressive market participants.
Education
by SkyTradingZone
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Part 2 Intraday Master ClassStrategies in Option Trading Options allow traders to build strategies tailored to market views—bullish, bearish, or neutral. Some popular strategies include: Covered Call: Selling a call option while holding the underlying asset to earn extra income. Protective Put: Buying a put option to hedge against possible losses in a stock you own. Straddle: Buying both a call and a put with the same strike and expiry to profit from volatility. Strangle: Similar to a straddle but with different strike prices for the call and put. Iron Condor: Combining multiple options to profit from low volatility conditions. Such strategies help traders control risk and maximize profits under different market scenarios.
NSE:BSEEducation
by SkyTradingZone
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XTIUSD - Analysis Trends: * Weekly: Strong bearish structure — lower highs from 84–86; price now inside 59–57 support area. * Daily: Bearish continuation within 66 → 57 range; momentum still down. * 4H/1H: Rejected from 61.0–61.3 resistance; structure confirms fresh downside move. *LSupport & Resistance: * *Resistance:* 60.55–60.65 → 61.00–61.30 * *Support:* 60.00–59.80 → 59.20–58.80 → 57.20–56.80 Insights: * Sell 60.55–60.65 after bearish 5M candle → SL 60.90 → TP1 60.00 → TP2 59.30 → TP3 57.20. * If deeper pullback, short 61.00–61.30 → SL 61.55 → same targets. * Invalidation: 4H close above 61.30 or daily close above 62.00. * Expect continuation during US session (7–10 PM IST).
ICMARKETS:XTIUSD
by creative_share
XAGUSD – Technical Outlook Trend Overview: - Weekly: Overall bullish structure, though currently in a pullback phase after printing a new high at 49.35. Price is now trading within the discount zone (48.0–47.0). - Daily: Market is undergoing a corrective move but continues to hold key demand at 48.0–47.6, where buyers remain active. - 4H / 1H: Short-term sentiment leans bearish, with price rejecting the 49.2–49.4 resistance area. Key Levels: - Resistance: 48.95–49.05 → 49.20–49.40 → major cap at 50.30–51.00. - Support: 48.00–47.60 → 47.20 → 46.80–46.40. Trade Ideas: - Short Setup: - Entry: 48.95–49.05 (upon bearish confirmation) - Stop Loss: 49.30 - Targets: TP1 48.50 → TP2 47.80 → TP3 47.20 - Long Setup: - Entry: Only if price sweeps below 47.80 and shows a clear bullish reaction - Stop Loss: 47.40 - Targets: TP1 48.50 → TP2 49.20 Invalidation Levels: - Bullish shift: 4H close above 49.40 - Bearish continuation: Daily close below 47.50 Outlook: Price may remain range-bound through the early session, with a potential dip toward 48.5–47.8 before the next significant directional move (likely during US hours).
FX:XAGUSD
by creative_share
Flagpole & Breakout – Bullish Continuation Setup🔎 Overview The Flagpole & Breakout setup is a bullish continuation pattern that forms during strong uptrends. It represents a temporary pause in momentum where prices consolidate after a sharp upward move (flagpole) — before continuing higher. This pattern highlights a healthy market structure: strong impulse → controlled pullback → renewed breakout. ____________________________________________________________ 📔 Concept • The pattern starts with a sharp upward surge (Flagpole) driven by strong buying momentum. • After this, price enters a consolidation phase that resembles a small symmetrical triangle or a downward-sloping flag. • Buyers and sellers reach temporary equilibrium before the next impulsive leg. • A breakout above the upper trendline confirms the continuation of the prior uptrend. ____________________________________________________________ 📌 How to Use ✅ Validation → When price closes above the upper trendline, confirming bullish continuation. ❌ Devalidation → If price breaks below the lower support line, pattern fails. ____________________________________________________________ 📊 Chart Explanation • Flagpole → Represents the strong initial buying momentum driving prices higher. • Pennant / Flag → The consolidation phase where the market takes a breather before the next move. • Upward Move → Indicates powerful buyer strength leading into the pattern. • Consolidation Zone → A tight price range where buyers and sellers balance before breakout. • Breakout → A bullish signal confirming the continuation of the prior trend. • Key Insight → The stronger the flagpole and the tighter the consolidation, the higher the breakout reliability. ____________________________________________________________ 👀 Observation The flag pattern reflects market psychology — after a surge, traders take profits, causing short-term consolidation. Once sellers are absorbed, a breakout occurs, attracting new momentum buyers and triggering trend continuation. High volume during the breakout adds confirmation and strength to the setup. ____________________________________________________________ 💡 Conclusion Flag and Pennant formations are among the most reliable continuation patterns in technical analysis. Recognizing them early allows traders to join the trend with defined risk and reward setups . ____________________________________________________________ ⚠️ Disclaimer 📘 For educational purposes only. 🙅 Not SEBI registered. ❌ Not a buy/sell recommendation. 🧠 Purely a learning resource. 📊 Not Financial Advice.
Education
by MarketAlgoBot
Part 1 Intraday Master ClassParticipants in Option Markets There are generally four participants in an options market: Buyers of Call Options – Expect prices to rise. Sellers (Writers) of Call Options – Expect prices to remain stable or fall. Buyers of Put Options – Expect prices to fall. Sellers (Writers) of Put Options – Expect prices to remain stable or rise. Buyers pay the premium and hold limited risk but unlimited profit potential. Sellers receive the premium but bear potentially unlimited risk, especially in the case of uncovered or “naked” positions. This difference in risk profile defines the strategic balance of the options market.
Education
by SkyTradingZone
Divergence Secrets How Option Pricing Works The price (premium) of an option is influenced by several factors, collectively known as the “Option Greeks”: Delta: Measures how much the option price changes with a ₹1 change in the underlying asset. Gamma: Indicates the rate of change of Delta. Theta: Represents the time decay of the option’s value as it approaches expiry. Vega: Measures sensitivity to volatility. Rho: Indicates sensitivity to interest rate changes. Additionally, the volatility of the underlying asset and time to expiry play crucial roles in determining option prices. Higher volatility increases the premium, as uncertainty boosts the potential for profit.
NSE:ICICIBANKEducation
by SkyTradingZone
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Option TradingTypes of Options: Calls and Puts Options are divided into two main categories: Call Options: The buyer of a call expects the underlying asset’s price to rise. For example, if a trader buys a call option on Reliance stock with a strike price of ₹2500, and the stock rises to ₹2600 before expiry, the trader can exercise the option and profit from the difference. Put Options: The buyer of a put expects the asset’s price to fall. If the same Reliance stock falls to ₹2400, the put option buyer profits by selling at ₹2500 (the strike price). Call and put options can be used separately or in combination to create complex strategies based on different market conditions.
NSE:INFYEducation
by SkyTradingZone
GOLD TRAPPED BETWEEN LIQUIDITY ZONES – WAITING FOR SMART MONEY M🧭 DAILY TRADING PLAN – GOLD (XAU/USD) Date: Oct 31, 2025 Main timeframe: M30 – H1 Strategy: SMC + Liquidity Grab + BOS/CHOCH Confirmation 🎯 Hook: Gold is currently ranging between two key liquidity zones after a bullish BOS. Will price hunt the weak high or sweep the buy-side liquidity before the next leg? 🌐 MARKET CONTEXT After a strong recovery from 3960 → 4040, price created a weak high with no significant displacement. The recent rejection from 4037–4039 suggests short-term supply pressure, but overall market structure remains bullish with multiple BOS confirmations. Current structure shows a liquidity grab → retracement phase before continuation. 📈 TRADING PLAN Scenario 1 – BUY setup (preferable) Entry zone: 3996 – 3994 Confirmation: Bullish reaction / CHoCH on lower timeframe (M5–M15) TP1: 4030 TP2: 4038 (liquidity above weak high) SL: 3988 (≈ 6$ risk range) Bias: Continuation bullish leg after mitigation Alternative BUY zone (deep retracement): Entry: 3960 – 3958 TP: 4030 SL: 3952 Use only if price sweeps lower liquidity. Scenario 2 – SELL setup (counter-trade) Entry zone: 4037 – 4039 Confirmation: M15 bearish CHoCH / rejection candle TP1: 4010 TP2: 3995 SL: 4045 (≈ 6$ risk range) Bias: Short-term sell before retest demand 🧩 SUMMARY Market still shows bullish structure, so buy setups at demand zones are higher probability. Sell setups should be quick scalps around the weak high, targeting intraday retracement.
OANDA:XAUUSDLong
by Anneliese_Engel
Part 2 Support and Resistance Key Terminologies in Option Trading To understand options, it’s important to know certain key terms: Underlying Asset: The financial instrument on which the option is based (e.g., a stock like TCS or an index like NIFTY50). Strike Price: The price at which the holder can buy (call) or sell (put) the asset. Premium: The price paid by the buyer to acquire the option contract. Expiry Date: The last date on which the option can be exercised. In the Money (ITM): When exercising the option is profitable (e.g., for a call option, when the market price is above the strike price). Out of the Money (OTM): When exercising the option would not be profitable. At the Money (ATM): When the strike price and market price are almost equal. Understanding these terms is essential for evaluating an option’s value and potential profit or loss.
Education
by SkyTradingZone
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BEL (Bharat Electronics Ltd) – Ascending Triangle Setup 🟢 BEL (Bharat Electronics Ltd) – Ascending Triangle Setup | Breakout Watch 🚀 📊 Chart Setup: BEL is forming an ascending triangle pattern on the daily chart — a bullish continuation setup. The breakout level is around ₹435. Confirmation will come with a daily close above ₹435. 🔹 Targets: ₹455 / ₹480 🔹 Support: ₹408 🔹 Pattern: Ascending Triangle (yet to break) 🔹 View: Wait for confirmation candle close above the resistance zone for sustained momentum. 💼 Fundamental Update – Q2 FY25 Results 🛰️ BEL posted strong Q2 numbers beating estimates across all metrics: • Net Profit: ₹1,285 Cr ↑ vs Est ₹1,143 Cr — Beat • Revenue: ₹5,764 Cr ↑ vs Est ₹5,359 Cr — Beat • EBITDA: ₹1,695 Cr ↑ vs Est ₹1,482 Cr — Beat • EBITDA Margin: 29.42% ↑ vs Est 27.7% — Beat ➡️ Strong all-round performance with robust revenue growth and healthy margins, adding confidence to the bullish setup. 📈 For educational purpose only. Not a buy/sell recommendation.
NSE:BEL
by Madhumitha_Prabhu
XAU/USD – Gold Maintains Short-Term Uptrend, Target $4,108🔍 Market Context Gold continues to uphold a short-term uptrend structure after forming a clear Change of Character (ChoCH) around the 3,926 USD zone. Buyers are in control as prices consistently create higher lows and react positively at the Order Block + Supporting Trendline zone. As long as prices remain above the 3,940–3,926 USD area, the uptrend structure is preserved. 💎 Key Technical Zones • Order Block Bullish: 3,926 USD → main support zone, confluence with rising trendline. • Fair Value Gap (FVG): 3,942 – 3,972 USD → potential liquidity absorption zone. • Resistance Zone: 4,032 USD → short-term resistance, needs to be broken to confirm continued uptrend. • Liquidity Zone: 4,108 USD → expansion target if the above resistance is breached. 🎯 Trading Scenarios 1️⃣ BUY Setup – Prioritise catching the retracement from support zone • Entry: 3,942 – 3,926 USD • Stop Loss: 3,910 USD • Take Profit:  – TP1: 3,972  – TP2: 4,032  – TP3: 4,064  – TP4: 4,108 ✳️ “Buy the discount” – Prioritise orders in the confluence zone of OB + FVG to follow Smart Money flow. 2️⃣ SELL Scalp – Short-term at resistance zone • Entry: 4,032 – 4,048 USD • Stop Loss: 4,060 USD • Take Profit:  – TP1: 4,010  – TP2: 3,972  – TP3: 3,942 ✳️ “Sell the premium” – Activate only if clear price rejection signals appear at resistance. 💬 Summary The current structure still leans towards bullish short-term with the 3,926 USD zone as the key invalidation zone . As long as prices stay above the trendline, the immediate target is the 4,108 USD liquidity zone. Optimal strategy: Buy on dip – Sell on reaction. “Smart Money buys fear, sells greed — follow the footprints, not the noise.” ⏰ Timeframe: 1H 📅 Update: 31/10/2025 ✍️ Analysis by: Captain Vincent
OANDA:XAUUSDLong
by CaptainVincent
StevenTrading - XAUUSD: Buy Up Priority – Leverage New ...StevenTrading - XAUUSD: Buy Up Priority – Leverage New Bullish Structure and Await FED/Trade Hello everyone, StevenTrading is back with a detailed Gold strategy! Gold is currently restrained due to reduced expectations of a Fed rate cut in December and optimism in US-China trade. However, the gold scenario is on a bullish structure and we prioritise buying up higher positions according to Fibonacci. Macroeconomic factors such as the Fed meeting and high-level trade talks will drive XAU/USD actions. 📰 MACRO ANALYSIS & SENTIMENT Pressure 🔴: Gold prices have undergone a deep correction after opening higher for the week. The US dollar index hovers around $99.50$ due to uncertainty surrounding the Fed's policy outlook. Technical Outlook: The current technical outlook highlights a loss of short-term bullish momentum. However, the bullish structure remains intact (refer to image_1df12a.png). 📊 TECHNICAL ANALYSIS & BUY UP PLAN Priority: Buy Up higher positions according to Fibonacci. Strategic Sell Rhythm: The sell rhythm will watch at Fibonacci and previous support around $4059$. 🎯 DETAILED TRADING PLAN We have a primary BUY scenario and a scalping SELL at resistance: 🟢 Primary BUY Scenario (BUY Primary)Logic: Watch for buying at liquidity and support zones. Entry (BUY): $3960 - 3960$ (Support/Fibonacci Zone) SL: $3954$ TP1/TP2: $3975$ | $3998 FWB:TP3 : $4020$ 🔴 Scalping SELL Scenario (SELL Scalping) Logic: Watch for selling at Fibonacci and previous support around $4059$. Entry (SELL): $4058 - 4060$ SL: $4065$ TP1/TP2: $4033$ | $4018$TP3/TP4: $4000$ | $3978$ 📌 SUMMARY & DISCIPLINE Despite the short-term loss of momentum, the bullish structure is still prioritised. Important: FED and trade uncertainties will create volatility. Capital management discipline and adherence to SL are key. Do you agree with this buy-up strategy? Comment and follow!
OANDA:XAUUSDLong
by Steven-GoldTrading