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@Trader_Vantage Cool stuff bro. Is it a sweep of lows, then mTF BOS, then pullback into demand?

$BTC A very quick long scalp on a lazy Sunday :)

@Trader_Vantage MSB?

$SUSHI Caught a quick entry using micro TF MS after the sweep of the key and local SLs. One of my favourite setups to play, really — it had everything I look for in an A+ setup: sweeps, MSB, S&D, and liquidity purge. Took the majority of profits here and left a small runner. Thanks for playing out.

@Albert_618 Okk makes sense, sorry sir, I'm an idiot 🤦

@slickbicc Its for the community server. It will be tomorrow :).

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@Albert_618 Not understandable. German accent too German

$FET explained. Keep in mind it can always fail. Nothing is ever guaranteed. I hope it helps, if it's not understandable just ask in comments.

@Trader_Vantage Great post as always man! As for why MS creates S/D: only a significant amount of S/D can create a BOS. So if you see a BOS, you find the beginning of the impulse that created that BOS, and you'll find your S/D. Do I have the right idea?

🚨Educational Post What Are BBs and Do They Really Work? If So, Why Do Most Traders Lose Money with Them? I will say this right off the bat: if you trade solely using BBs, I am afraid you are not going to get very far in trading. However, before I am misunderstood, please read the entire post. Before I dive deeply into the theory behind them, I must admit that I only use BBs and OBs to refine my entries. Those who know me and my trading style are aware that I do not use them to identify trades. I am primarily a S&D and S/R trader, with my approach revolving most heavily around MS, followed by S&D and liquidity considerations, including OBs and BBs. Personally, I rely on OBs more than BBs, and I have discussed this in several posts with examples. Now, let's begin with what BBs are. I am sure most of you already know what they look like, but what are they really? A BB is a failed OB that has been invalidated by price breaking through it, causing a BOS or MSS — whatever term you prefer. When price decisively breaks and closes beyond an OB (often after sweeping liquidity, such as SLs), that zone "flips" and becomes a BB, now acting in the opposite role (for example, a failed bullish OB becomes a bearish BB acting as resistance). Look at the example in the chart below. 👉Now a big question - If BBs work all the time, then should not all traders be profitable? You see people getting stopped out more often than not because their "BB" did not hold, and then they ask themselves why the BB did not work. First, a BB is not the holy grail of trading. Without understanding the basics of MS and S&D, they have no relevance or significance, which is precisely why some BBs work and most do not — they fail to align with key levels like S/R or S&D, or they lack structural importance. Consider a scenario where a failed OB (now a BB) did not create any BOS and is simply sitting in an area that does not align with key levels. Obviously, that BB has no importance whatsoever and is not going to work. OBs generally need to align with key levels to be effective and to function properly. 👉Look at these two 15-minute BBs. The top one did not hold (price sliced through it — look to your right), so those who were going long on it probably got stopped out, despite the BB having structural importance, except that it was a very tiny-bodied BB. The second one provided a tiny reaction but did nothing, eventually breaking the structure bullishly and stopping out the shorts if you were shorting and longing both BBs. Notice how price went for the OB, though? Learn how to use extreme discount and extreme supply. OBs work great, and you can even refine BBs into OBs or OBs into BBs. This OB created the iBOS and a BOS out of the range with imbalances and hence had more significance. 👉Another example on Gold: Price broke the structure to the downside, leaving the m15 BB, and now you might have entered thinking you would get a 3-4R trade, but the price did not hold, and you would have gotten stopped out. If we are left wondering why it did not work, let me explain — it boils down mainly to MS and local S/R levels. On the m15 TF, the swing low was still intact, and until we break below that, the MS remains bullish. So that BB has no relevance whatsoever given the MS. Now, that same BB acted as a support level (turned into a bullish BB), and price took off from it on the m30 TF because the MS is bullish. Also notice how price broke structure bullishly following the bounce and even gave another tiny bounce upon the retest before breaking through the level finally. Despite it being a m15 BB, it produced such a strong reaction because you were entering a long position in alignment with the prevailing MS. Additionally, price had reached the range demand zone, which also coincided with a local S/R level within the range — precisely where this BB was located. 🙃 👉Another example on BTC: (Check the chart in the post below as i can only post 4 images). Two 15-minute BBs. The first one did not work, and the second one is providing a tiny reaction, having already been used as a bullish BB before (check the bullish wick reaction at the top). We know in crypto that you cannot use LTF liquidity levels twice, so why are we even seeing a reaction? Because if you notice, these BBs are aligning with the local S/R level. Someone might be trading both BBs, and that is what I have seen even from traders with large followings —they have five BBs in a single range. How do you know which one will work and which one will not? Now ask yourself: do you not think it makes your life much easier if these OBs/BBs align with some key levels where price has traditionally reacted, or if they have created fresh S&D where you can then look for these OBs/BBs (only for refinement)? Personally, I think people are just too lazy to learn MS and S&D (even MT has mentioned a few times and have said how underrated these basic concepts are) concepts and believe BBs are quick and easy. Yes, they might work for you in the meantime, but when you start trading in other financial assets, you suddenly realise the importance of MS and S&D, which make up 95% of trading for me personally. Did i start with BBs as well? Admittedly yes, (you can see from my older charts) but i soon realised im losing cause i ain't using MS & S&D and hence no matter how many BBs i take, im never going to be on the right side of the market and buy or sell from important Supply & Demand levels that have actually created a shift in MS and not from any random points. Just so you know, MS is what creates S&D zones (Yes, you read that right) . I will leave you with that thought. Now you understand the importance of mastering MS and S&D before jumping straight into BBs?. It has been a long time since I last entered a trade based solely on a BB. My entries are almost always based on OBs that are at extreme discount or extreme premium, and which are sitting at key S&D or support/resistance levels created by the current market structure shift. You may have noticed how I use LTF or even Micro TF to capture HTF swings, and as a result, I often receive comments or DMs asking about my entry confirmation or how I manage to catch the pico tops and bottoms on my scalps - the answer is MS and S&D (refined).

@studentoffew Me reading this while on the toilet

An underrated skill that grows more valuable every single year is the ability to be bored. In a world of endless information, education, and entertainment, the ability to sit in silence with nothing but your own thoughts is becoming rare - and extremely valuable. Because of our modern lifestyles, practicing “being bored” has become harder than ever. But the power of boredom is simple: when we stop flooding our brain with stimulation, a different circuit activates. It’s the one that forces us to sit with our thoughts - the one that often leads to important questions, real clarity, and actual progress. Questions like: “What do I really want to change this year?” “Why am I feeling this way lately?” The reason most people reach for their phones during a 30-second wait in the supermarket line, or while sitting on the toilet, is because it’s uncomfortable to be alone with your own mind. But if we want to grow, we can’t avoid discomfort. We need to seek it. Here are a few rules that I made for myself: - Don’t bring your phone to the toilet. - Don’t bring your phone on your walks - Allow moments of silence during the day - Don’t bring your phone into your bedroom. - Don’t use your phone during the first hour of the day. Being bored isn’t a weakness. It’s a training ground for deeper thinking, stronger focus, and a calmer mind.

@Moneytaur_ 🤲

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@Trader_Vantage Great post as always. Dark blue means mitigated?

$TOTAL Another major chart I'd be eyeing for short confluence if we see a PB into the KL, which will likely coincide with $BTC's daily BB at around 108K. If that's reached, I'd be eyeing the multiple weekly demand at 3.06T as our next support target.

@Moneytaur_ My family would've been one of them, but I talked some sense into them. Thanks to you 🙏

People really lined up to buy gold after it broke 4,000. The same gold they completely ignored at 2,000 just three months ago. It's too easy like this...

@altuscapra Absolutely. It was never about the money itself. The money is just a means.

@slickbicc If not happening next year, then i think until (if not in) 2029. Our mission is to earn as much as possible to ensure everyone‘s safety.

All thoughts allowed, right? What I’ve experienced here over the past months doesn’t make me feel well - especially in Europe. At the moment, I don’t know what to focus on more: trading or preparing for the worst, if it actually happens. I could leave quite easily, since I’ve saved a lot of money outside of crypto over the past years. What really worries me are my loved ones when chaos takes over. I’ve been slowly spoon-feeding them what to do if this or that happens. I’m already armed and will continue to prepare throughout this year. A blackout feels more likely to me than war. Maybe I’m overreacting, but I’m not taking that chance.

@altuscapra 🫡

@slickbicc Now the real work begins!

High R:R opportunities? Here’s my progress so far on studying this 🎁

@Albert_618 Wish I charted this earlier and entered. Even missed the double hidden 5m 🥲. Lesson learned for next time

$XPL

@Trader_Vantage Great analysis! Question: you said, "For bearish continuation, 4.25% needs to be reclaimed, in which case we can expect 67K–70K, imho". But bearish for USDTD means bullish for BTC right? Can you kindly explain? Thanks

$USDT.D [Update] We can safely say that the monthly close has very likely confirmed a heavily bullish bias (bearish for assets). Price recently rejected from supply after a SFP at the high, which provided a nice couple of long trades. However, we’ve now formed a fresh MTF/HTF) demand at around 4.80%, which—if aligned with short levels—could be a nice spot to look for shorts. Personally, though, I’d be eyeing 4.52% (the 1D BB) for shorts, provided the MS hasn’t been reclaimed. Overall, it’s bullish until 4.68% is reclaimed, at which point we can talk about longs. For bearish continuation, 4.25% needs to be reclaimed, in which case we can expect 67K–70K, imho. Note: Notice how important the 4.81% S/R level has been. I’ve repeatedly mentioned it — above it, we’re in bull territory; below it, downside on the metric is likely. What’s more? The monthly OB sits right at that S/R level. Coincidence?

@barnc0re HTF usually more powerful, but more refined is more powerful too. In this case, 2D level and 1W level isn't too far apart in terms of TF, but B's level is much more refined. Still, I don't think there's a certain answer here

Which is more valuable? And why?

Hypothetical question for the Moneytaur community. Which is more valuable/powerful: A) a level with the following HOB overlaps: 1W, 1D, 12h, 4h B) a level with the following HOB overlaps: 2D, 1D, 18h, 14h, 12h, 10h, 8h, 4h Assume the fib confluence is equal for both Assume both levels are refined down to the same OB (4h)