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Trading Fundamentals
First steps in the market: how exchanges, orders and charts work. The foundation for a systematic trading process.
TradingView Entry Point Indicator: How to Filter Out False SignalsThe TradingView entry point indicator marks the moment when the conditions in its formula align. One marker is not enough to make a decision: check the candle close, trend direction, position relative to the level, volatility, and the scenario invalidation point. Then set an alert to the same mode and apply the rule to every consecutive signal. Past results do not guarantee future performance.10 minA Trader's Trading Plan: How to Turn Rules into a Repeatable ProcessA trading plan is a practical way to describe an observable market state, not a promise of results. Evaluate it on closed candles, on a defined timeframe, and within its context. The key test is to define the backtest, invalidation condition, available execution price, and acceptable risk in advance, then record every event without cherry-picking successful examples.5 minRisk per Trade: Position-Size FormulaRisk per trade is a practical way to describe an observable market setup, not a promise of results. Assess it on closed bars, on a specified timeframe, and in context. The key test is to define the stop-loss, invalidation condition, realistically available execution price, and acceptable risk in advance, then record every event without cherry-picking successful examples.5 minTechnical Analysis Indicators: A Map by PurposeTechnical analysis indicators are practical tools for describing observable market conditions, not a promise of results. Evaluate them on closed candles, on a defined timeframe, and in context. The key is to define the indicator period, invalidation condition, available execution price, and acceptable risk in advance, then record every event without selecting only successful examples.5 minFalse Breakout: Signs, Confirmation, and TestingA false breakout is a practical way to describe an observable market state, not a promise of results. Evaluate it on closed candles, on a defined timeframe, and within its context. The key test is to define the breakout, invalidation condition, available execution price, and acceptable risk in advance, then record every event without cherry-picking successful examples.5 minAccurate Reversal Indicator: How to Test the ClaimAn accurate reversal indicator is a practical way to describe an observable market setup, not a promise of results. Assess it on closed bars, on a specified timeframe, and in context. The key test is to define the divergence, invalidation condition, realistically available execution price, and acceptable risk in advance, then record every event without cherry-picking successful examples.5 minCryptocurrency Technical Analysis: A Step-by-Step Chart Reading ProcessCryptocurrency technical analysis is a practical way to describe observable market conditions, not a promise of results. Evaluate it on closed candles, on a defined timeframe, and in context. The key is to define the timeframe, invalidation condition, available execution price, and acceptable risk in advance, then record every event without selecting only successful examples.5 minBest Cryptocurrency Indicators: A Non-Redundant SetThe best cryptocurrency indicators are a practical way to describe an observable market state, not a promise of results. Evaluate them on closed candles, on a defined timeframe, and within their context. The key test is to define the oscillator, invalidation condition, available execution price, and acceptable risk in advance, then record every event without cherry-picking successful examples.5 minTrading Psychology: Rules Against Impulsive DecisionsTrading psychology is a practical framework for describing an observable market setup, not a promise of results. Assess it on closed bars, on a specified timeframe, and in context. The key test is to define the market noise, invalidation condition, realistically available execution price, and acceptable risk in advance, then record every event without cherry-picking successful examples.5 minLiquidity Indicator: What to Measure on a ChartA liquidity indicator is a practical way to describe observable market conditions, not a promise of results. Evaluate it on closed candles, on a defined timeframe, and in context. The key is to define trading volume, the invalidation condition, available execution price, and acceptable risk in advance, then record every event without selecting only successful examples.5 minCryptocurrency Signals: How to Check Them Before a TradeCryptocurrency signals are a practical way to describe an observable market state, not a promise of results. Evaluate them on closed candles, on a defined timeframe, and within their context. The key test is to define the false signal, invalidation condition, available execution price, and acceptable risk in advance, then record every event without cherry-picking successful examples.5 minTrend Indicator: Choose One for the Market RegimeA trend indicator is a practical way to describe an observable market setup, not a promise of results. Assess it on closed bars, on a specified timeframe, and in context. The key test is to define indicator lag, the invalidation condition, a realistically available execution price, and acceptable risk in advance, then record every event without cherry-picking successful examples.5 minRisk Management in Trading: Calculations Before EntryRisk management in trading is a practical framework for describing and controlling the risk in an observable market setup, not a promise of results. Assess it on closed candles, on a defined timeframe, and in context. The key is to define the stop loss, invalidation condition, available execution price, and acceptable risk in advance, then record every event without selecting only successful examples.5 minNon-Repainting Indicators: An Honest Signal TestNon-repainting indicators are a practical way to describe an observable market state, not a promise of results. Evaluate them on closed candles, on a defined timeframe, and within their context. The key test is to define indicator repainting, invalidation condition, available execution price, and acceptable risk in advance, then record every event without cherry-picking successful examples.5 minSupport and Resistance Levels: How to Find ZonesSupport and resistance levels are a practical way to describe an observable market setup, not a promise of results. Assess them on closed bars, on a specified timeframe, and in context. The key test is to define the breakout, invalidation condition, realistically available execution price, and acceptable risk in advance, then record every event without cherry-picking successful examples.5 minWhat Is That Line Moving Across the Chart? Moving Averages in TradingMoving averages are lines drawn over a chart that calculate the average price over a recent number of candles. They do not show the future: they smooth out minor fluctuations and make an established direction easier to see. The longer the period, the smoother the line and the later it turns. Below, we cover period selection, the difference between EMA and SMA, and the situations where a moving average is most likely to mislead.12 minRSI Indicator vs. Midas: One Signal or a Complete Trading SystemThe RSI indicator shows one thing: whether the market is overbought or oversold. That clue is useful, but it is not a system: RSI does not see the trend, levels, or volume, and it does not tell you where to enter, place a stop, or set a target. In Midas, RSI is one of six oscillators, supported by trend, levels, volume, and liquidity. Below, we show exactly where a single line falls short and what the system adds.7 minBollinger Bands: How to Read a Squeeze, Expansion, and Price BreakoutBollinger Bands consist of a moving average and two bands set a specified number of standard deviations away from it. When price fluctuations increase, the channel widens; when they subside, it narrows. A band shows how high or low price is relative to its recent history. It is not an automatic reversal level, and a squeeze does not reveal whether the next breakout will be upward or downward.11 minOverbought and Oversold: Why an Extreme Reading Does Not Mean a ReversalOverbought and oversold are extreme oscillator readings relative to its own scale and selected period. They indicate unusually strong momentum, but they do not mark a reversal point. During an uptrend, price can remain overbought for a long time; during a downtrend, it can remain oversold. That is why traders first identify market direction, then wait for an exit from the zone or a price reaction before evaluating a trade.10 minTrading Indicators for Beginners: What to Add to a ChartTrading indicators are calculations based on past prices and volume, plotted on or below a chart. They do not predict the future; their job is to show what has already happened and filter out excess noise. Two are enough for a beginner: one tracks direction and the other looks for timing, while TradingView’s free plan allows only two indicator slots anyway. This guide covers five groups, where to start, and how to keep a chart from becoming cluttered.18 minSupport and Resistance Indicator: Zones, Breakouts, and RetestsA support and resistance indicator marks areas where price previously slowed, reversed, or accelerated after breaking out. Support lies below the current price and resistance above it, but their roles may switch after a confirmed breakout and retest. It is more reliable to read a zone around repeated extremes than a thin line. A level alone is not a ready-made trading signal: evaluate the setup using the candle close, volume, volatility, and higher-timeframe structure.10 minStochastic Oscillator: How to Read %K, %D, and the 20/80 ZonesThe stochastic oscillator shows where the current bar closed relative to the highest high and lowest low of the selected period. %K reacts faster, while %D smooths its movement. Values above 80 and below 20 mark an extreme position within the range, but they are not a ready-made reversal command. In a trend, the oscillator can remain near the edge of the scale for a long time.10 minVolume Indicator in Trading: What It Measures and When It Can MisleadA volume indicator shows activity during a candle, but the unit of measurement depends on the market. On an exchange, it may represent shares or contracts traded; in an over-the-counter market, it may represent the number of price changes, or ticks. A single tall bar does not predict direction. Compare it with recent bars for the same instrument, venue, and timeframe, then examine what price did.11 minMACD Indicator: How to Read Momentum Without Guessing from CrossoversOn a chart, MACD measures the difference between a fast and a slow moving average. The indicator shows the direction and change in momentum through three elements: the MACD line, signal line, and histogram. A crossover means the relationship between the two averages has changed, but it does not promise that price will continue. MACD helps show acceleration and deceleration in a trend, while a range-bound market often produces a series of false reversals. Below, we examine each element and show how to test it on historical data.11 minATR Indicator: Volatility, Stop Placement, and Position SizeThe ATR indicator measures the average true range over a selected number of bars. It accounts for the standard high-low range and any gap from the previous close. A rising line indicates expanding volatility; a falling line indicates contraction. ATR does not show direction, so read it together with price structure, trend, and predefined risk.10 min
