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The Breakout Trading Strategy I Use to Catch Big MovesI’ve longed resistance and shorted support for 9 years… This is the exact opposite of what every trader tries to do.
In this article, I will share my entire strategy so you can skip years of testing and losses.
This is something you will want to bookmark, take notes on, and set time aside to think about.
Lesson 1: The Only 2 Trading Strategies
Before you can identify good momentum setups, you need to understand what momentum trading actually is.
Momentum and mean reversion are opposite strategies based on opposite assumptions.
The Two Trading Styles
Momentum (where you take a trade betting on a continuation of the current trend)Mean Reversion (where you take a trade betting on a reversal of the current trend)
One assumes strength continues; the other assumes strength exhausts.
Let’s consider this through a visual example.
Suppose price is approaching a resistance level (in other words, a level where there was previously selling pressure, preventing the price from moving higher).
Momentum assumes the level will break.
You’re betting on continuation.Price approaches resistance, you buy, expecting it to push through and keep running.The level becomes support once broken.
Mean reversion assumes the level will hold.
You’re betting on rejection.Price approaches resistance, you short, expecting it to bounce back down.The level acts as a ceiling.
Same chart. Same resistance level. Opposite strategies.
There is no right or wrong. The key is to understand when you are in a momentum trade environment, such that momentum strategies are highly aligned.
The next section shows you exactly how to identify when the environment favours momentum (my best strategy).
Lesson 1 Summary
There are 2 trading styles: momentum and mean reversionMean reversion bets levels will hold; momentum bets levels will breakOne is not better than the other; it depends entirely on the trade environment
Lesson 2: Optimal Trade Environment
Just opening a long every time price hits resistance won't make us any money.
Without the right conditions, momentum dies immediately after the breakout.
You enter. It reverses. You're stopped out.
That's not bad luck, that's a bad trading environment.
The Rowing Analogy
Imagine you’re rowing a boat.
You either row against or with the current.
One makes it easier to row while the other takes a lot more effort.
Your boat, or rowing technique, didn’t change… Only your environment did.
Trading is the same.
Your strategy is your boat.
Your optimal trade environment is the current.
Now use this 3-filter checklist to ensure you only take trades where a breakout is likely (with the current).
Filter 1: How Did Price Approach the Level?
What you WANT:
A slow, grinding staircase pattern approaching resistance.Each candle makes incremental progress.Higher lows are stacking up.Controlled, deliberate movement.
What you DON’T want:
A fast vertical spike into resistance.Price shoots up in one or two large candles.After a spike, buyers' strength is depleted and price typically consolidates or reverses.This is exhaustion, not momentum.
The staircase pattern shows sustained buying pressure building gradually. When this breaks through resistance, buyers are still engaged and ready to push further.
Common mistake: Traders see a strong candle break resistance and assume momentum is strong. But these fast moves often reverse quickly.
→ Do this instead: Take momentum trades when price approaches resistance in a slow, grinding staircase over multiple candles.
Real Trade Example:
Slow clear grind into resistance showing an optimal ‘price approach to level’ for momentum.
Filter 1: slow grindy staircase ✅
Filter 2: What Did Volume Look Like?
Volume confirms whether the price movement has conviction behind it.
What you WANT:
Gradual increase in volume as price approaches resistanceThis pattern shows controlled, sustainable momentum.
What you DON’T want:
Flat volume (no conviction) or sudden volume spikes (exhaustion).Flat volume means the move lacks participation.Volume spikes often mark climax points where momentum exhausts.Decreasing volume (why would price break out of resistance now, if volume was lower than before?)
Volume should mirror the price pattern, steady and building, not erratic.
This strategy works because momentum continuation is most likely when participation is sustained, supply is absorbed gradually, and structure remains intact.
Real Trade Example:
Around the time the grindy staircase begins to emerge, we see a slow, consistent increase in volume.
Filter 1: slow grindy staircase ✅Filter 2: clearly increasing volume ✅
Lastly,
Filter 3: Moving Average Crossovers
This filter distinguishes trending markets (good for momentum) from choppy, indecisive markets (bad for momentum).
What you WANT to see: Moving averages with minimal crossovers. This indicates a directional trend.
What you DON’T want to see: Frequent crossovers. This signals chop and indecision.
Fewer crossovers = cleaner trend or range = better momentum continuation.
Use the 30SMMA (Smoothed Moving Average).
✍️Quick Actionable Step:
To add the 30SMMA on your charts:
Search for the Smoothed Moving Average Indicator in TradingViewAdd it to your chartGo into settings and change the "Length" to "30"
Real Trade Example:
Filter 1 (Price Action): slow grindy staircase ✅
Filter 2 (Volume): clearly increasing volume ✅
Filter 3 (Crossovers): minimal MA crossovers ✅
🎓Lesson 2 Summary
Slow grinding staircase approaches have better follow-through than fast spikesVolume should be gradual (increasing or decreasing), not flat or spikingFewer MA crossovers indicate cleaner directional conditions for momentum
Lesson 3: Identifying Setups
Now you know what momentum is.
You also know the optimal conditions for it.
Next, you need to know where to execute these trades.
Step 1: Draw Support and Resistance Levels
Momentum trades happen at these key levels. You need to identify them consistently.
I've already written an in-depth masterclass on how to set these levels. I'll link it at the end of this article.
Common mistake: Traders draw levels randomly or inconsistently, leading to missed setups or false signals.
Do this instead: Use my step-by-step approach at the end of this article.
Step 2: Await Your Entry Trigger on the 1-Minute Chart
Once you’ve identified a resistance level on your primary timeframe, switch to the 1-minute chart for precise entry timing.
Why 1-minute chart?
You learn faster.
More trades, more chart exposure and more oppurtunities to practice psychology.
I’ve added a bonus guide on why you should be trading the 1-minute chart at the end of this article.
Real Trade Example:
Step 3: Three Filters
Before entering, check the three filters from Section 2:
Is price approaching resistance in a slow staircase pattern?Is volume gradually increasing or decreasing (not flat or spiking)?Are there minimal MA crossovers (not choppy)?
If any filter fails, reduce your risk on the trade. Only take full risk on A-grade setups, not forcing trades in poor conditions.
🎓Lesson 3 Summary
Draw levels using the ZCT masterclass approach at the end of this articleUse your entry trigger on the 1-minute timeframe: 2 candle closes above for confirmationCheck all three filters before entering, allocate risk and size accordingly
Lesson 4: Strategy Logic: Stop Loss, and Take Profit
You've drawn your levels. You've confirmed the setup aligns with optimal momentum conditions.
Now you need precise execution.
Entry timing, stop placement, and profit targets determine whether you capture the momentum move or get stopped out on a good setup.
This is where most traders lose, not in analysis, but in execution.
Step 4: Entry Trigger
We have established to wait for two consecutive 1-minute candles to close fully above the resistance level. This confirms the level broke and momentum is continuing.
Critical execution detail: After the second candle closes above resistance, place a limit order AT the resistance level (now acting as support), not above it. Price often pulls back slightly after breaking out. Your limit order gets filled on the pullback without chasing.
Common mistake: Traders wait for confirmation, then market-buy above resistance as price runs away. They enter late with a wider stop and worse risk/reward.
→ Do this instead: Preset your limit order AT resistance after the second candle closes. Let price come back to you.
Real Trade Example:
Step 5: Stop Loss
A swing low is:
the lowest wick in a pullback.
Your stop loss goes at the most recent swing low before the breakout.
Common mistake: Traders place stops at the nearest swing low, even if it’s only 0.3% away, leading to frequent stop-outs from normal volatility
Do this instead: Always measure the distance of your stop loss using the ruler tool on TradingView. If it’s less than 1%, use the next swing low down.
Step 6: Take Profit 1R (Equal Distance to Stop)
Your take profit target is 1R, the same distance as your stop loss, but in the profit direction
If your stop loss is 1.982% away from entry, your target is also 1.982% away, but on the upside. This gives you a 1:1 risk/reward ratio.
Why 1R? It’s conservative and achievable. Momentum trades often hit 1R quickly because the breakout has follow-through. You’re not trying to catch the entire move, you’re taking a high-probability piece of it.
Over time, as you get data in your journal, you can start extending your profit targets when you see how far your average winning trades go beyond 1R. This way, you’re not guessing where to take profits, but following a systematic approach.
Real Trade Example:
🎓Lesson 4 summary
Enter after two 1-minute candle closes above resistance, using a limit order at prior resistance (now support) to avoid chasing price.Place stop losses at the most recent valid swing low, ensuring enough distance to avoid normal volatility and minor stop hunts.Set initial profit targets at 1R to capture high-probability momentum continuation in a repeatable, systematic way.
Immediate Next Steps✍️:
Read the Support and Resistance Masterclass to learn how to draw levels (shared at end of article)Look at 3 charts using the 3 filter checklist to identify a momentum trade environmentUse the strategy steps to enter your tradeGather 30 trades using this method, journalled and reviewed against the criteria
🎓 Final Summary
Lesson 1: Momentum vs Mean Reversion
Momentum trades bet that price will continue through a level, while mean reversion trades bet that a level will hold and reject price.Both strategies are valid, but performance depends entirely on matching the strategy to the correct trade environment.
Understanding this distinction prevents applying breakout logic in conditions where it has no edge.
Lesson 2: Optimal Trade Environment
High-quality breakouts form when price approaches resistance in a slow, grinding staircase rather than fast vertical spikes.Volume should build gradually to confirm sustained participation, not remain flat or spike from exhaustion.Minimal moving average crossovers indicate cleaner directional conditions where momentum continuation is more likely.
Lesson 3: Identifying Setups
Momentum trades should be executed at consistently drawn support and resistance levels.Entries are triggered on the 1-minute chart using two consecutive candle closes above resistance for confirmation.All three environment filters must align before taking full risk; weaker conditions require reduced sizing or passing the trade.
Lesson 4: Stop Loss and Take Profit
Enter using a limit order at prior resistance (now support) after two confirmed 1-minute candle closes to avoid chasing price.Stop losses should be placed at the most recent valid swing low with enough distance to avoid normal volatility and minor stop hunts.Initial profit targets are set at 1R to capture high-probability momentum continuation in a repeatable way.
🎓What Changes From Here
The next time price approaches resistance, you won’t have to guess if it will break out.
You’ll know when a breakout has real momentum, when volume confirms it, and when conditions support follow-through.
You’ll also execute with defined entries, stops, and targets.
#CryptoZeno #tradingStrategy
The Breakout Trading Strategy I Use to Catch Big Moves
I’ve longed resistance and shorted support for 9 years… This is the exact opposite of what every trader tries to do.
In this article, I will share my entire strategy so you can skip years of testing and losses.
This is something you will want to bookmark, take notes on, and set time aside to think about.
Lesson 1: The Only 2 Trading Strategies
Before you can identify good momentum setups, you need to understand what momentum trading actually is.
Momentum and mean reversion are opposite strategies based on opposite assumptions.
The Two Trading Styles
Momentum (where you take a trade betting on a continuation of the current trend)Mean Reversion (where you take a trade betting on a reversal of the current trend)
One assumes strength continues; the other assumes strength exhausts.
Let’s consider this through a visual example.
Suppose price is approaching a resistance level (in other words, a level where there was previously selling pressure, preventing the price from moving higher).
Momentum assumes the level will break.
You’re betting on continuation.Price approaches resistance, you buy, expecting it to push through and keep running.The level becomes support once broken.
Mean reversion assumes the level will hold.
You’re betting on rejection.Price approaches resistance, you short, expecting it to bounce back down.The level acts as a ceiling.
Same chart. Same resistance level. Opposite strategies.
There is no right or wrong. The key is to understand when you are in a momentum trade environment, such that momentum strategies are highly aligned.
The next section shows you exactly how to identify when the environment favours momentum (my best strategy).
Lesson 1 Summary
There are 2 trading styles: momentum and mean reversionMean reversion bets levels will hold; momentum bets levels will breakOne is not better than the other; it depends entirely on the trade environment
Lesson 2: Optimal Trade Environment
Just opening a long every time price hits resistance won't make us any money.
Without the right conditions, momentum dies immediately after the breakout.
You enter. It reverses. You're stopped out.
That's not bad luck, that's a bad trading environment.
The Rowing Analogy
Imagine you’re rowing a boat.
You either row against or with the current.
One makes it easier to row while the other takes a lot more effort.
Your boat, or rowing technique, didn’t change… Only your environment did.
Trading is the same.
Your strategy is your boat.
Your optimal trade environment is the current.
Now use this 3-filter checklist to ensure you only take trades where a breakout is likely (with the current).
Filter 1: How Did Price Approach the Level?
What you WANT:
A slow, grinding staircase pattern approaching resistance.Each candle makes incremental progress.Higher lows are stacking up.Controlled, deliberate movement.
What you DON’T want:
A fast vertical spike into resistance.Price shoots up in one or two large candles.After a spike, buyers' strength is depleted and price typically consolidates or reverses.This is exhaustion, not momentum.
The staircase pattern shows sustained buying pressure building gradually. When this breaks through resistance, buyers are still engaged and ready to push further.
Common mistake: Traders see a strong candle break resistance and assume momentum is strong. But these fast moves often reverse quickly.
→ Do this instead: Take momentum trades when price approaches resistance in a slow, grinding staircase over multiple candles.
Real Trade Example:
Slow clear grind into resistance showing an optimal ‘price approach to level’ for momentum.
Filter 1: slow grindy staircase ✅
Filter 2: What Did Volume Look Like?
Volume confirms whether the price movement has conviction behind it.
What you WANT:
Gradual increase in volume as price approaches resistanceThis pattern shows controlled, sustainable momentum.
What you DON’T want:
Flat volume (no conviction) or sudden volume spikes (exhaustion).Flat volume means the move lacks participation.Volume spikes often mark climax points where momentum exhausts.Decreasing volume (why would price break out of resistance now, if volume was lower than before?)
Volume should mirror the price pattern, steady and building, not erratic.
This strategy works because momentum continuation is most likely when participation is sustained, supply is absorbed gradually, and structure remains intact.
Real Trade Example:
Around the time the grindy staircase begins to emerge, we see a slow, consistent increase in volume.
Filter 1: slow grindy staircase ✅Filter 2: clearly increasing volume ✅
Lastly,
Filter 3: Moving Average Crossovers
This filter distinguishes trending markets (good for momentum) from choppy, indecisive markets (bad for momentum).
What you WANT to see: Moving averages with minimal crossovers. This indicates a directional trend.
What you DON’T want to see: Frequent crossovers. This signals chop and indecision.
Fewer crossovers = cleaner trend or range = better momentum continuation.
Use the 30SMMA (Smoothed Moving Average).
✍️Quick Actionable Step:
To add the 30SMMA on your charts:
Search for the Smoothed Moving Average Indicator in TradingViewAdd it to your chartGo into settings and change the "Length" to "30"
Real Trade Example:
Filter 1 (Price Action): slow grindy staircase ✅
Filter 2 (Volume): clearly increasing volume ✅
Filter 3 (Crossovers): minimal MA crossovers ✅
🎓Lesson 2 Summary
Slow grinding staircase approaches have better follow-through than fast spikesVolume should be gradual (increasing or decreasing), not flat or spikingFewer MA crossovers indicate cleaner directional conditions for momentum
Lesson 3: Identifying Setups
Now you know what momentum is.
You also know the optimal conditions for it.
Next, you need to know where to execute these trades.
Step 1: Draw Support and Resistance Levels
Momentum trades happen at these key levels. You need to identify them consistently.
I've already written an in-depth masterclass on how to set these levels. I'll link it at the end of this article.
Common mistake: Traders draw levels randomly or inconsistently, leading to missed setups or false signals.
Do this instead: Use my step-by-step approach at the end of this article.
Step 2: Await Your Entry Trigger on the 1-Minute Chart
Once you’ve identified a resistance level on your primary timeframe, switch to the 1-minute chart for precise entry timing.
Why 1-minute chart?
You learn faster.
More trades, more chart exposure and more oppurtunities to practice psychology.
I’ve added a bonus guide on why you should be trading the 1-minute chart at the end of this article.
Real Trade Example:
Step 3: Three Filters
Before entering, check the three filters from Section 2:
Is price approaching resistance in a slow staircase pattern?Is volume gradually increasing or decreasing (not flat or spiking)?Are there minimal MA crossovers (not choppy)?
If any filter fails, reduce your risk on the trade. Only take full risk on A-grade setups, not forcing trades in poor conditions.
🎓Lesson 3 Summary
Draw levels using the ZCT masterclass approach at the end of this articleUse your entry trigger on the 1-minute timeframe: 2 candle closes above for confirmationCheck all three filters before entering, allocate risk and size accordingly
Lesson 4: Strategy Logic: Stop Loss, and Take Profit
You've drawn your levels. You've confirmed the setup aligns with optimal momentum conditions.
Now you need precise execution.
Entry timing, stop placement, and profit targets determine whether you capture the momentum move or get stopped out on a good setup.
This is where most traders lose, not in analysis, but in execution.
Step 4: Entry Trigger
We have established to wait for two consecutive 1-minute candles to close fully above the resistance level. This confirms the level broke and momentum is continuing.
Critical execution detail: After the second candle closes above resistance, place a limit order AT the resistance level (now acting as support), not above it. Price often pulls back slightly after breaking out. Your limit order gets filled on the pullback without chasing.
Common mistake: Traders wait for confirmation, then market-buy above resistance as price runs away. They enter late with a wider stop and worse risk/reward.
→ Do this instead: Preset your limit order AT resistance after the second candle closes. Let price come back to you.
Real Trade Example:
Step 5: Stop Loss
A swing low is:
the lowest wick in a pullback.
Your stop loss goes at the most recent swing low before the breakout.
Common mistake: Traders place stops at the nearest swing low, even if it’s only 0.3% away, leading to frequent stop-outs from normal volatility
Do this instead: Always measure the distance of your stop loss using the ruler tool on TradingView. If it’s less than 1%, use the next swing low down.
Step 6: Take Profit 1R (Equal Distance to Stop)
Your take profit target is 1R, the same distance as your stop loss, but in the profit direction
If your stop loss is 1.982% away from entry, your target is also 1.982% away, but on the upside. This gives you a 1:1 risk/reward ratio.
Why 1R? It’s conservative and achievable. Momentum trades often hit 1R quickly because the breakout has follow-through. You’re not trying to catch the entire move, you’re taking a high-probability piece of it.
Over time, as you get data in your journal, you can start extending your profit targets when you see how far your average winning trades go beyond 1R. This way, you’re not guessing where to take profits, but following a systematic approach.
Real Trade Example:
🎓Lesson 4 summary
Enter after two 1-minute candle closes above resistance, using a limit order at prior resistance (now support) to avoid chasing price.Place stop losses at the most recent valid swing low, ensuring enough distance to avoid normal volatility and minor stop hunts.Set initial profit targets at 1R to capture high-probability momentum continuation in a repeatable, systematic way.
Immediate Next Steps✍️:
Read the Support and Resistance Masterclass to learn how to draw levels (shared at end of article)Look at 3 charts using the 3 filter checklist to identify a momentum trade environmentUse the strategy steps to enter your tradeGather 30 trades using this method, journalled and reviewed against the criteria
🎓 Final Summary
Lesson 1: Momentum vs Mean Reversion
Momentum trades bet that price will continue through a level, while mean reversion trades bet that a level will hold and reject price.Both strategies are valid, but performance depends entirely on matching the strategy to the correct trade environment.
Understanding this distinction prevents applying breakout logic in conditions where it has no edge.
Lesson 2: Optimal Trade Environment
High-quality breakouts form when price approaches resistance in a slow, grinding staircase rather than fast vertical spikes.Volume should build gradually to confirm sustained participation, not remain flat or spike from exhaustion.Minimal moving average crossovers indicate cleaner directional conditions where momentum continuation is more likely.
Lesson 3: Identifying Setups
Momentum trades should be executed at consistently drawn support and resistance levels.Entries are triggered on the 1-minute chart using two consecutive candle closes above resistance for confirmation.All three environment filters must align before taking full risk; weaker conditions require reduced sizing or passing the trade.
Lesson 4: Stop Loss and Take Profit
Enter using a limit order at prior resistance (now support) after two confirmed 1-minute candle closes to avoid chasing price.Stop losses should be placed at the most recent valid swing low with enough distance to avoid normal volatility and minor stop hunts.Initial profit targets are set at 1R to capture high-probability momentum continuation in a repeatable way.
🎓What Changes From Here
The next time price approaches resistance, you won’t have to guess if it will break out.
You’ll know when a breakout has real momentum, when volume confirms it, and when conditions support follow-through.
You’ll also execute with defined entries, stops, and targets.
#CryptoZeno #tradingStrategy
In this article, I will share my entire strategy so you can skip years of testing and losses.
This is something you will want to bookmark, take notes on, and set time aside to think about.
Lesson 1: The Only 2 Trading Strategies
Before you can identify good momentum setups, you need to understand what momentum trading actually is.
Momentum and mean reversion are opposite strategies based on opposite assumptions.
The Two Trading Styles
Momentum (where you take a trade betting on a continuation of the current trend)Mean Reversion (where you take a trade betting on a reversal of the current trend)
One assumes strength continues; the other assumes strength exhausts.
Let’s consider this through a visual example.
Suppose price is approaching a resistance level (in other words, a level where there was previously selling pressure, preventing the price from moving higher).
Momentum assumes the level will break.
You’re betting on continuation.Price approaches resistance, you buy, expecting it to push through and keep running.The level becomes support once broken.
Mean reversion assumes the level will hold.
You’re betting on rejection.Price approaches resistance, you short, expecting it to bounce back down.The level acts as a ceiling.
Same chart. Same resistance level. Opposite strategies.
There is no right or wrong. The key is to understand when you are in a momentum trade environment, such that momentum strategies are highly aligned.
The next section shows you exactly how to identify when the environment favours momentum (my best strategy).
Lesson 1 Summary
There are 2 trading styles: momentum and mean reversionMean reversion bets levels will hold; momentum bets levels will breakOne is not better than the other; it depends entirely on the trade environment
Lesson 2: Optimal Trade Environment
Just opening a long every time price hits resistance won't make us any money.
Without the right conditions, momentum dies immediately after the breakout.
You enter. It reverses. You're stopped out.
That's not bad luck, that's a bad trading environment.
The Rowing Analogy
Imagine you’re rowing a boat.
You either row against or with the current.
One makes it easier to row while the other takes a lot more effort.
Your boat, or rowing technique, didn’t change… Only your environment did.
Trading is the same.
Your strategy is your boat.
Your optimal trade environment is the current.
Now use this 3-filter checklist to ensure you only take trades where a breakout is likely (with the current).
Filter 1: How Did Price Approach the Level?
What you WANT:
A slow, grinding staircase pattern approaching resistance.Each candle makes incremental progress.Higher lows are stacking up.Controlled, deliberate movement.
What you DON’T want:
A fast vertical spike into resistance.Price shoots up in one or two large candles.After a spike, buyers' strength is depleted and price typically consolidates or reverses.This is exhaustion, not momentum.
The staircase pattern shows sustained buying pressure building gradually. When this breaks through resistance, buyers are still engaged and ready to push further.
Common mistake: Traders see a strong candle break resistance and assume momentum is strong. But these fast moves often reverse quickly.
→ Do this instead: Take momentum trades when price approaches resistance in a slow, grinding staircase over multiple candles.
Real Trade Example:
Slow clear grind into resistance showing an optimal ‘price approach to level’ for momentum.
Filter 1: slow grindy staircase ✅
Filter 2: What Did Volume Look Like?
Volume confirms whether the price movement has conviction behind it.
What you WANT:
Gradual increase in volume as price approaches resistanceThis pattern shows controlled, sustainable momentum.
What you DON’T want:
Flat volume (no conviction) or sudden volume spikes (exhaustion).Flat volume means the move lacks participation.Volume spikes often mark climax points where momentum exhausts.Decreasing volume (why would price break out of resistance now, if volume was lower than before?)
Volume should mirror the price pattern, steady and building, not erratic.
This strategy works because momentum continuation is most likely when participation is sustained, supply is absorbed gradually, and structure remains intact.
Real Trade Example:
Around the time the grindy staircase begins to emerge, we see a slow, consistent increase in volume.
Filter 1: slow grindy staircase ✅Filter 2: clearly increasing volume ✅
Lastly,
Filter 3: Moving Average Crossovers
This filter distinguishes trending markets (good for momentum) from choppy, indecisive markets (bad for momentum).
What you WANT to see: Moving averages with minimal crossovers. This indicates a directional trend.
What you DON’T want to see: Frequent crossovers. This signals chop and indecision.
Fewer crossovers = cleaner trend or range = better momentum continuation.
Use the 30SMMA (Smoothed Moving Average).
✍️Quick Actionable Step:
To add the 30SMMA on your charts:
Search for the Smoothed Moving Average Indicator in TradingViewAdd it to your chartGo into settings and change the "Length" to "30"
Real Trade Example:
Filter 1 (Price Action): slow grindy staircase ✅
Filter 2 (Volume): clearly increasing volume ✅
Filter 3 (Crossovers): minimal MA crossovers ✅
🎓Lesson 2 Summary
Slow grinding staircase approaches have better follow-through than fast spikesVolume should be gradual (increasing or decreasing), not flat or spikingFewer MA crossovers indicate cleaner directional conditions for momentum
Lesson 3: Identifying Setups
Now you know what momentum is.
You also know the optimal conditions for it.
Next, you need to know where to execute these trades.
Step 1: Draw Support and Resistance Levels
Momentum trades happen at these key levels. You need to identify them consistently.
I've already written an in-depth masterclass on how to set these levels. I'll link it at the end of this article.
Common mistake: Traders draw levels randomly or inconsistently, leading to missed setups or false signals.
Do this instead: Use my step-by-step approach at the end of this article.
Step 2: Await Your Entry Trigger on the 1-Minute Chart
Once you’ve identified a resistance level on your primary timeframe, switch to the 1-minute chart for precise entry timing.
Why 1-minute chart?
You learn faster.
More trades, more chart exposure and more oppurtunities to practice psychology.
I’ve added a bonus guide on why you should be trading the 1-minute chart at the end of this article.
Real Trade Example:
Step 3: Three Filters
Before entering, check the three filters from Section 2:
Is price approaching resistance in a slow staircase pattern?Is volume gradually increasing or decreasing (not flat or spiking)?Are there minimal MA crossovers (not choppy)?
If any filter fails, reduce your risk on the trade. Only take full risk on A-grade setups, not forcing trades in poor conditions.
🎓Lesson 3 Summary
Draw levels using the ZCT masterclass approach at the end of this articleUse your entry trigger on the 1-minute timeframe: 2 candle closes above for confirmationCheck all three filters before entering, allocate risk and size accordingly
Lesson 4: Strategy Logic: Stop Loss, and Take Profit
You've drawn your levels. You've confirmed the setup aligns with optimal momentum conditions.
Now you need precise execution.
Entry timing, stop placement, and profit targets determine whether you capture the momentum move or get stopped out on a good setup.
This is where most traders lose, not in analysis, but in execution.
Step 4: Entry Trigger
We have established to wait for two consecutive 1-minute candles to close fully above the resistance level. This confirms the level broke and momentum is continuing.
Critical execution detail: After the second candle closes above resistance, place a limit order AT the resistance level (now acting as support), not above it. Price often pulls back slightly after breaking out. Your limit order gets filled on the pullback without chasing.
Common mistake: Traders wait for confirmation, then market-buy above resistance as price runs away. They enter late with a wider stop and worse risk/reward.
→ Do this instead: Preset your limit order AT resistance after the second candle closes. Let price come back to you.
Real Trade Example:
Step 5: Stop Loss
A swing low is:
the lowest wick in a pullback.
Your stop loss goes at the most recent swing low before the breakout.
Common mistake: Traders place stops at the nearest swing low, even if it’s only 0.3% away, leading to frequent stop-outs from normal volatility
Do this instead: Always measure the distance of your stop loss using the ruler tool on TradingView. If it’s less than 1%, use the next swing low down.
Step 6: Take Profit 1R (Equal Distance to Stop)
Your take profit target is 1R, the same distance as your stop loss, but in the profit direction
If your stop loss is 1.982% away from entry, your target is also 1.982% away, but on the upside. This gives you a 1:1 risk/reward ratio.
Why 1R? It’s conservative and achievable. Momentum trades often hit 1R quickly because the breakout has follow-through. You’re not trying to catch the entire move, you’re taking a high-probability piece of it.
Over time, as you get data in your journal, you can start extending your profit targets when you see how far your average winning trades go beyond 1R. This way, you’re not guessing where to take profits, but following a systematic approach.
Real Trade Example:
🎓Lesson 4 summary
Enter after two 1-minute candle closes above resistance, using a limit order at prior resistance (now support) to avoid chasing price.Place stop losses at the most recent valid swing low, ensuring enough distance to avoid normal volatility and minor stop hunts.Set initial profit targets at 1R to capture high-probability momentum continuation in a repeatable, systematic way.
Immediate Next Steps✍️:
Read the Support and Resistance Masterclass to learn how to draw levels (shared at end of article)Look at 3 charts using the 3 filter checklist to identify a momentum trade environmentUse the strategy steps to enter your tradeGather 30 trades using this method, journalled and reviewed against the criteria
🎓 Final Summary
Lesson 1: Momentum vs Mean Reversion
Momentum trades bet that price will continue through a level, while mean reversion trades bet that a level will hold and reject price.Both strategies are valid, but performance depends entirely on matching the strategy to the correct trade environment.
Understanding this distinction prevents applying breakout logic in conditions where it has no edge.
Lesson 2: Optimal Trade Environment
High-quality breakouts form when price approaches resistance in a slow, grinding staircase rather than fast vertical spikes.Volume should build gradually to confirm sustained participation, not remain flat or spike from exhaustion.Minimal moving average crossovers indicate cleaner directional conditions where momentum continuation is more likely.
Lesson 3: Identifying Setups
Momentum trades should be executed at consistently drawn support and resistance levels.Entries are triggered on the 1-minute chart using two consecutive candle closes above resistance for confirmation.All three environment filters must align before taking full risk; weaker conditions require reduced sizing or passing the trade.
Lesson 4: Stop Loss and Take Profit
Enter using a limit order at prior resistance (now support) after two confirmed 1-minute candle closes to avoid chasing price.Stop losses should be placed at the most recent valid swing low with enough distance to avoid normal volatility and minor stop hunts.Initial profit targets are set at 1R to capture high-probability momentum continuation in a repeatable way.
🎓What Changes From Here
The next time price approaches resistance, you won’t have to guess if it will break out.
You’ll know when a breakout has real momentum, when volume confirms it, and when conditions support follow-through.
You’ll also execute with defined entries, stops, and targets.
#CryptoZeno #tradingStrategy
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Cold wallet withdrawals have been increasing in the last 24 hours.
{future}(HEIUSDT)
$HEI has been stuck at $0.20 for a while. We haven't been able to break above the $0.29 level which is critical for me.
Breaking above that level could trigger a new rally.
Heavy transfers to cold wallets onchain. Especially in the last 24 hours the picture looks quite positive but it hasn't impacted the price yet.
Breakdown of amounts:
>26M to Binance Cold Wallet
>3.25M to Bitvavo Cold Wallet
>433K to Bitget Cold Wallet
Roughly 38% of total supply moved to cold wallets in just 24 hours.
Cold wallet withdrawals have been increasing in the last 24 hours.
$HEI has been stuck at $0.20 for a while. We haven't been able to break above the $0.29 level which is critical for me.
Breaking above that level could trigger a new rally.
Heavy transfers to cold wallets onchain. Especially in the last 24 hours the picture looks quite positive but it hasn't impacted the price yet.
Breakdown of amounts:
>26M to Binance Cold Wallet
>3.25M to Bitvavo Cold Wallet
>433K to Bitget Cold Wallet
Roughly 38% of total supply moved to cold wallets in just 24 hours.
$HEI has been stuck at $0.20 for a while. We haven't been able to break above the $0.29 level which is critical for me.
Breaking above that level could trigger a new rally.
Heavy transfers to cold wallets onchain. Especially in the last 24 hours the picture looks quite positive but it hasn't impacted the price yet.
Breakdown of amounts:
>26M to Binance Cold Wallet
>3.25M to Bitvavo Cold Wallet
>433K to Bitget Cold Wallet
Roughly 38% of total supply moved to cold wallets in just 24 hours.
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JUST IN: Bhutan government SOLD $28M in $BTC
{future}(BTCUSDT)
Last sale on June 17 was worth $35M
Not a bad sign. They likely needed the cash.
JUST IN: Bhutan government SOLD $28M in $BTC
Last sale on June 17 was worth $35M
Not a bad sign. They likely needed the cash.
Last sale on June 17 was worth $35M
Not a bad sign. They likely needed the cash.
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What “Bearish” Really Means in Crypto And Why Most Traders Get WreckedIn the crypto market, identifying and understanding the signs of a bearish market can help traders adjust their strategies to manage risk or take advantage of opportunities from price dips. So what is Bearish? Let’s dive into this article.
Bearish is a term describing a market state or trend where asset prices tend to fall. When a trader or investor says they have a bearish view, it means they predict that the price of an asset, stock, cryptocurrency, or market in general will fall in the near future.
The crypto market often experiences distinctly bearish periods when the prices of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), or other altcoins decline continuously for an extended period.
Bitcoin (BTC): After peaking at nearly $20,000 in December 2017, Bitcoin experienced a massive price drop that lasted through 2018, losing over 80% of its value to around $3,000 by the end of the year. Then, Bitcoin reached $45,000 and plummeted to $16,000 following news of the FTX exchange's bankruptcy and the arrest of CEO Sam Bankman-Fried.Ethereum (ETH): After peaking at around $4,800 in late 2021, Ethereum fell to around $1,000 in mid-2022 during a strong bearish market.
Definition of Bearish in Crypto
Characteristics of a Bearish Market in Crypto
A bearish market in the cryptocurrency sector has the following prominent characteristics:
Continuous price decline over an extended period: A bearish market can begin after a major sell-off, causing asset prices to fall rapidly, then continue to decline gradually or fluctuate slightly before falling again.Decreasing trading volume gradually: This indicates that investors are no longer willing to buy and selling pressure increases as investors try to exit the market. For example, trading volume in 2021 decreased over 70% after BTC hit $16,000.Negative market sentiment: During a bearish market, market sentiment is often very negative. Investors become anxious and sell off assets to minimize losses. Negative news tends to circulate more widely during bearish periods. Media coverage often emphasizes market risks, regulatory challenges, or project failures, increasing fear and uncertainty among investors. In this market, traders use Fear & Greed Index as a useful indicator to check the market sentiment. Increased market volatility: Bear markets often experience high volatility, with sharp price drops followed by brief and limited recoveries. These temporary rebounds are usually not strong enough to change the overall downward trend.Strong selling pressure: Selling pressure dominates the market as the number of sellers significantly exceeds buyers. This imbalance leads to oversupply, making it difficult for prices to stabilize or recover.
These characteristics create a vicious cycle, where negative sentiment and selling pressure reinforce each other, causing the market to continue to decline until sufficiently strong positive factors emerge to reverse the trend.
Characteristics of a Bearish Market
What Causes a Bearish Market in Crypto?
A bearish market in crypto is not merely the result of falling prices. It is a structural phase driven by shifts in liquidity, risk appetite, and collective psychology. Much like bull and alt cycles, bearish markets follow a recognizable pattern where capital retreats, narratives weaken, and confidence erodes across the ecosystem.
This process typically unfolds when both a capital withdrawal trigger and persistent negative pressure converge.
The primary trigger: Capital contraction and risk-off behavior
Bearish markets often begin when global liquidity tightens and investors shift into risk-off mode. During periods of economic slowdown or recession, disposable income declines and capital preservation becomes the priority. As a result, exposure to high-volatility assets like cryptocurrencies is reduced first.
Macroeconomic stress such as rising interest rates, tightening monetary policy, or declining growth expectations increases the opportunity cost of holding speculative assets. Capital flows out of crypto into cash, bonds, or traditional safe havens, shrinking overall market liquidity.
At the same time, regulatory and political developments can accelerate this withdrawal. Government restrictions, enforcement actions, or unclear legal frameworks introduce uncertainty that discourages new inflows and pushes existing participants to exit. Even the perception of regulatory risk is often enough to trigger widespread selling.
This initial contraction reduces trading volume, weakens price support, and sets the stage for a broader bearish phase.
The reinforcing pressure: Sentiment breakdown and structural stress
Once capital begins to exit, bearish markets are sustained by a deterioration in sentiment and market structure. Negative news cycles amplify fear, while pessimistic forecasts reinforce the belief that prices will continue to fall. Investors shift from seeking returns to minimizing losses, creating a self-reinforcing sell pressure.
Speculation plays a critical role in this phase. During prior bull cycles, excessive leverage and speculative excess often inflate asset prices beyond sustainable levels. When these bubbles burst, forced liquidations cascade through the market, accelerating downside momentum and erasing confidence.
Operational and structural stress further compounds the decline. Fluctuations in energy and raw material costs can impact mining economics, reducing network profitability and adding sell pressure from miners. Technical failures, exchange outages, or security breaches such as hacks undermine trust in market infrastructure, often triggering abrupt exits.
As liquidity thins, volatility increases, making recovery attempts fragile and short-lived. Projects delay development, user activity declines, and innovation slows, removing the fundamental drivers that could otherwise stabilize valuations.
What Causes a Bearish Market
Best Crypto Trading Strategies in a Bearish Market
Although a bearish market can be worrying for investors, it also presents many opportunities if the right strategies are applied. Below are some ways to capitalize on or protect assets during this period.
Short Selling
One of the most popular strategies in a bearish market is short selling. This strategy involves a trader borrowing an asset (crypto), selling it at the current price, and then buying it back at a lower price to repay the loan, profiting from the price difference.
How to apply Short Selling:
Borrow the asset from an exchange that supports margin trading or derivatives trading.Sell the asset at the current price.Buy back the asset when the price falls, return the borrowed asset, and keep the difference as profit.
For example: You hold $10,000 worth of BTC. When the market falls, you open a short position selling the same amount of Bitcoin. As a result, your overall portfolio is not negatively impacted. Then, you use the profit from the short selling to increase your Bitcoin holdings.
DCA (Dollar-Cost Averaging)
Use the DCA (Dollar-Cost Averaging) strategy by buying small amounts of the asset periodically, regardless of price. In a bearish market, this strategy helps investors average down their purchase price, minimize the risk of buying at the peak, and take advantage of low prices to accumulate assets for the long term.
Dollar-Cost Averaging
If you believe in the long-term potential of Bitcoin but are unsure when the price will bottom out, you can buy small amounts of BTC weekly or monthly to reduce the impact of short-term price fluctuations.
Staking and Yield Farming
Instead of selling assets, investors can choose staking or yield farming. This method locks assets to receive rewards, helping to generate additional profits while waiting for the market to recover.
However, do not blindly rush into protocols that offer unusually high yields and lack a sustainable tokenomics model. These could be signs of a Ponzi scheme.
Price Cycle Trading
Some traders in a bearish market will employ swing trading strategies to profit from short-term fluctuations within a downtrend. This includes buying on slight price rebounds and selling before further price drops.
Price Cycle Trading
Long-Term Investment (Hodl)
For investors who believe in the long-term potential of cryptocurrencies, the HODL (Hold On for Dear Life) strategy is often applied during bearish phases. Investors continue to hold the asset unaffected by short-term price declines, hoping that the price will recover and rise in the long term.
Psychology and Risk Management in a Bearish Market
In a bearish market, controlling psychology and managing risk is crucial for protecting capital and maintaining investment efficiency. Strong fluctuations and widespread pessimism often lead investors to anxiety, resulting in irrational trading decisions. To succeed in this phase, investors need to focus on maintaining discipline and applying sound risk management strategies.
One of the biggest challenges is controlling psychology. Emotions such as fear of missing out (FOMO) or worry, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) often cause investors to act hastily, leading to mistakes. Maintaining composure and adhering to the established trading plan is paramount.
Furthermore, investors should avoid letting negative information influence their judgment. Instead, relying on reliable analysis and data will help make more rational decisions.
Psychology and Risk Management in a Bearish Market
At the same time, risk management is indispensable. Using stop-loss orders is an effective way to limit losses, especially in situations where market movements are unpredictable.
In addition, diversifying your investment portfolio also plays a crucial role in minimizing risk. Allocating capital to different asset classes such as stocks, gold, or other cryptocurrencies will help balance losses when one asset experiences a sharp price drop.
Another important strategy is to determine the risk/reward ratio before each trade. This helps investors control the acceptable level of risk compared to expected returns, thereby avoiding overly risky trades. Furthermore, choosing reputable exchanges with high security is also essential to minimize risks related to fraud or cyberattacks.
What should we do in a Bearish Market?
A bearish market negatively impacts the psychology of most investors as profits gradually diminish and losses accumulate, leading investors to potentially leave the market. Here are some things to keep in mind:
Don't panic: This is the most important thing when participating in a Bearish market. You might panic if you wake up one day to find a zero missing from the end of your portfolio. However, at this time, you shouldn't sell off all your assets. Stay calm, restructure your portfolio, and find a solution.Diversify your portfolio: Diversifying your portfolio will help you react quickly to market fluctuations and minimize risk if one of your investments loses value. This is a golden rule when investing.Stay updated and continuously learn new knowledge: In the financial market, especially in crypto, information and knowledge are constantly being updated, so having a certain level of understanding will help you recognize golden opportunities in a bearish market.Be patient: Bearish markets can last for months or even years. It's crucial to be patient and not give up on your investments. The market will eventually recover, and you'll be glad you persevered.
A bearish market is not just a challenging period, it also presents opportunities for investors who know how to capitalize on and manage risk effectively. Understanding and applying the right knowledge will help you not only protect your capital but also find profitable opportunities even during volatile times.
#CryptoZeno #AlphabetPlansToIssue$25BBonds
What “Bearish” Really Means in Crypto And Why Most Traders Get Wrecked
In the crypto market, identifying and understanding the signs of a bearish market can help traders adjust their strategies to manage risk or take advantage of opportunities from price dips. So what is Bearish? Let’s dive into this article.
Bearish is a term describing a market state or trend where asset prices tend to fall. When a trader or investor says they have a bearish view, it means they predict that the price of an asset, stock, cryptocurrency, or market in general will fall in the near future.
The crypto market often experiences distinctly bearish periods when the prices of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), or other altcoins decline continuously for an extended period.
Bitcoin (BTC): After peaking at nearly $20,000 in December 2017, Bitcoin experienced a massive price drop that lasted through 2018, losing over 80% of its value to around $3,000 by the end of the year. Then, Bitcoin reached $45,000 and plummeted to $16,000 following news of the FTX exchange's bankruptcy and the arrest of CEO Sam Bankman-Fried.Ethereum (ETH): After peaking at around $4,800 in late 2021, Ethereum fell to around $1,000 in mid-2022 during a strong bearish market.
Definition of Bearish in Crypto
Characteristics of a Bearish Market in Crypto
A bearish market in the cryptocurrency sector has the following prominent characteristics:
Continuous price decline over an extended period: A bearish market can begin after a major sell-off, causing asset prices to fall rapidly, then continue to decline gradually or fluctuate slightly before falling again.Decreasing trading volume gradually: This indicates that investors are no longer willing to buy and selling pressure increases as investors try to exit the market. For example, trading volume in 2021 decreased over 70% after BTC hit $16,000.Negative market sentiment: During a bearish market, market sentiment is often very negative. Investors become anxious and sell off assets to minimize losses. Negative news tends to circulate more widely during bearish periods. Media coverage often emphasizes market risks, regulatory challenges, or project failures, increasing fear and uncertainty among investors. In this market, traders use Fear & Greed Index as a useful indicator to check the market sentiment. Increased market volatility: Bear markets often experience high volatility, with sharp price drops followed by brief and limited recoveries. These temporary rebounds are usually not strong enough to change the overall downward trend.Strong selling pressure: Selling pressure dominates the market as the number of sellers significantly exceeds buyers. This imbalance leads to oversupply, making it difficult for prices to stabilize or recover.
These characteristics create a vicious cycle, where negative sentiment and selling pressure reinforce each other, causing the market to continue to decline until sufficiently strong positive factors emerge to reverse the trend.
Characteristics of a Bearish Market
What Causes a Bearish Market in Crypto?
A bearish market in crypto is not merely the result of falling prices. It is a structural phase driven by shifts in liquidity, risk appetite, and collective psychology. Much like bull and alt cycles, bearish markets follow a recognizable pattern where capital retreats, narratives weaken, and confidence erodes across the ecosystem.
This process typically unfolds when both a capital withdrawal trigger and persistent negative pressure converge.
The primary trigger: Capital contraction and risk-off behavior
Bearish markets often begin when global liquidity tightens and investors shift into risk-off mode. During periods of economic slowdown or recession, disposable income declines and capital preservation becomes the priority. As a result, exposure to high-volatility assets like cryptocurrencies is reduced first.
Macroeconomic stress such as rising interest rates, tightening monetary policy, or declining growth expectations increases the opportunity cost of holding speculative assets. Capital flows out of crypto into cash, bonds, or traditional safe havens, shrinking overall market liquidity.
At the same time, regulatory and political developments can accelerate this withdrawal. Government restrictions, enforcement actions, or unclear legal frameworks introduce uncertainty that discourages new inflows and pushes existing participants to exit. Even the perception of regulatory risk is often enough to trigger widespread selling.
This initial contraction reduces trading volume, weakens price support, and sets the stage for a broader bearish phase.
The reinforcing pressure: Sentiment breakdown and structural stress
Once capital begins to exit, bearish markets are sustained by a deterioration in sentiment and market structure. Negative news cycles amplify fear, while pessimistic forecasts reinforce the belief that prices will continue to fall. Investors shift from seeking returns to minimizing losses, creating a self-reinforcing sell pressure.
Speculation plays a critical role in this phase. During prior bull cycles, excessive leverage and speculative excess often inflate asset prices beyond sustainable levels. When these bubbles burst, forced liquidations cascade through the market, accelerating downside momentum and erasing confidence.
Operational and structural stress further compounds the decline. Fluctuations in energy and raw material costs can impact mining economics, reducing network profitability and adding sell pressure from miners. Technical failures, exchange outages, or security breaches such as hacks undermine trust in market infrastructure, often triggering abrupt exits.
As liquidity thins, volatility increases, making recovery attempts fragile and short-lived. Projects delay development, user activity declines, and innovation slows, removing the fundamental drivers that could otherwise stabilize valuations.
What Causes a Bearish Market
Best Crypto Trading Strategies in a Bearish Market
Although a bearish market can be worrying for investors, it also presents many opportunities if the right strategies are applied. Below are some ways to capitalize on or protect assets during this period.
Short Selling
One of the most popular strategies in a bearish market is short selling. This strategy involves a trader borrowing an asset (crypto), selling it at the current price, and then buying it back at a lower price to repay the loan, profiting from the price difference.
How to apply Short Selling:
Borrow the asset from an exchange that supports margin trading or derivatives trading.Sell the asset at the current price.Buy back the asset when the price falls, return the borrowed asset, and keep the difference as profit.
For example: You hold $10,000 worth of BTC. When the market falls, you open a short position selling the same amount of Bitcoin. As a result, your overall portfolio is not negatively impacted. Then, you use the profit from the short selling to increase your Bitcoin holdings.
DCA (Dollar-Cost Averaging)
Use the DCA (Dollar-Cost Averaging) strategy by buying small amounts of the asset periodically, regardless of price. In a bearish market, this strategy helps investors average down their purchase price, minimize the risk of buying at the peak, and take advantage of low prices to accumulate assets for the long term.
Dollar-Cost Averaging
If you believe in the long-term potential of Bitcoin but are unsure when the price will bottom out, you can buy small amounts of BTC weekly or monthly to reduce the impact of short-term price fluctuations.
Staking and Yield Farming
Instead of selling assets, investors can choose staking or yield farming. This method locks assets to receive rewards, helping to generate additional profits while waiting for the market to recover.
However, do not blindly rush into protocols that offer unusually high yields and lack a sustainable tokenomics model. These could be signs of a Ponzi scheme.
Price Cycle Trading
Some traders in a bearish market will employ swing trading strategies to profit from short-term fluctuations within a downtrend. This includes buying on slight price rebounds and selling before further price drops.
Price Cycle Trading
Long-Term Investment (Hodl)
For investors who believe in the long-term potential of cryptocurrencies, the HODL (Hold On for Dear Life) strategy is often applied during bearish phases. Investors continue to hold the asset unaffected by short-term price declines, hoping that the price will recover and rise in the long term.
Psychology and Risk Management in a Bearish Market
In a bearish market, controlling psychology and managing risk is crucial for protecting capital and maintaining investment efficiency. Strong fluctuations and widespread pessimism often lead investors to anxiety, resulting in irrational trading decisions. To succeed in this phase, investors need to focus on maintaining discipline and applying sound risk management strategies.
One of the biggest challenges is controlling psychology. Emotions such as fear of missing out (FOMO) or worry, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) often cause investors to act hastily, leading to mistakes. Maintaining composure and adhering to the established trading plan is paramount.
Furthermore, investors should avoid letting negative information influence their judgment. Instead, relying on reliable analysis and data will help make more rational decisions.
Psychology and Risk Management in a Bearish Market
At the same time, risk management is indispensable. Using stop-loss orders is an effective way to limit losses, especially in situations where market movements are unpredictable.
In addition, diversifying your investment portfolio also plays a crucial role in minimizing risk. Allocating capital to different asset classes such as stocks, gold, or other cryptocurrencies will help balance losses when one asset experiences a sharp price drop.
Another important strategy is to determine the risk/reward ratio before each trade. This helps investors control the acceptable level of risk compared to expected returns, thereby avoiding overly risky trades. Furthermore, choosing reputable exchanges with high security is also essential to minimize risks related to fraud or cyberattacks.
What should we do in a Bearish Market?
A bearish market negatively impacts the psychology of most investors as profits gradually diminish and losses accumulate, leading investors to potentially leave the market. Here are some things to keep in mind:
Don't panic: This is the most important thing when participating in a Bearish market. You might panic if you wake up one day to find a zero missing from the end of your portfolio. However, at this time, you shouldn't sell off all your assets. Stay calm, restructure your portfolio, and find a solution.Diversify your portfolio: Diversifying your portfolio will help you react quickly to market fluctuations and minimize risk if one of your investments loses value. This is a golden rule when investing.Stay updated and continuously learn new knowledge: In the financial market, especially in crypto, information and knowledge are constantly being updated, so having a certain level of understanding will help you recognize golden opportunities in a bearish market.Be patient: Bearish markets can last for months or even years. It's crucial to be patient and not give up on your investments. The market will eventually recover, and you'll be glad you persevered.
A bearish market is not just a challenging period, it also presents opportunities for investors who know how to capitalize on and manage risk effectively. Understanding and applying the right knowledge will help you not only protect your capital but also find profitable opportunities even during volatile times.
#CryptoZeno #AlphabetPlansToIssue$25BBonds
Bearish is a term describing a market state or trend where asset prices tend to fall. When a trader or investor says they have a bearish view, it means they predict that the price of an asset, stock, cryptocurrency, or market in general will fall in the near future.
The crypto market often experiences distinctly bearish periods when the prices of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), or other altcoins decline continuously for an extended period.
Bitcoin (BTC): After peaking at nearly $20,000 in December 2017, Bitcoin experienced a massive price drop that lasted through 2018, losing over 80% of its value to around $3,000 by the end of the year. Then, Bitcoin reached $45,000 and plummeted to $16,000 following news of the FTX exchange's bankruptcy and the arrest of CEO Sam Bankman-Fried.Ethereum (ETH): After peaking at around $4,800 in late 2021, Ethereum fell to around $1,000 in mid-2022 during a strong bearish market.
Definition of Bearish in Crypto
Characteristics of a Bearish Market in Crypto
A bearish market in the cryptocurrency sector has the following prominent characteristics:
Continuous price decline over an extended period: A bearish market can begin after a major sell-off, causing asset prices to fall rapidly, then continue to decline gradually or fluctuate slightly before falling again.Decreasing trading volume gradually: This indicates that investors are no longer willing to buy and selling pressure increases as investors try to exit the market. For example, trading volume in 2021 decreased over 70% after BTC hit $16,000.Negative market sentiment: During a bearish market, market sentiment is often very negative. Investors become anxious and sell off assets to minimize losses. Negative news tends to circulate more widely during bearish periods. Media coverage often emphasizes market risks, regulatory challenges, or project failures, increasing fear and uncertainty among investors. In this market, traders use Fear & Greed Index as a useful indicator to check the market sentiment. Increased market volatility: Bear markets often experience high volatility, with sharp price drops followed by brief and limited recoveries. These temporary rebounds are usually not strong enough to change the overall downward trend.Strong selling pressure: Selling pressure dominates the market as the number of sellers significantly exceeds buyers. This imbalance leads to oversupply, making it difficult for prices to stabilize or recover.
These characteristics create a vicious cycle, where negative sentiment and selling pressure reinforce each other, causing the market to continue to decline until sufficiently strong positive factors emerge to reverse the trend.
Characteristics of a Bearish Market
What Causes a Bearish Market in Crypto?
A bearish market in crypto is not merely the result of falling prices. It is a structural phase driven by shifts in liquidity, risk appetite, and collective psychology. Much like bull and alt cycles, bearish markets follow a recognizable pattern where capital retreats, narratives weaken, and confidence erodes across the ecosystem.
This process typically unfolds when both a capital withdrawal trigger and persistent negative pressure converge.
The primary trigger: Capital contraction and risk-off behavior
Bearish markets often begin when global liquidity tightens and investors shift into risk-off mode. During periods of economic slowdown or recession, disposable income declines and capital preservation becomes the priority. As a result, exposure to high-volatility assets like cryptocurrencies is reduced first.
Macroeconomic stress such as rising interest rates, tightening monetary policy, or declining growth expectations increases the opportunity cost of holding speculative assets. Capital flows out of crypto into cash, bonds, or traditional safe havens, shrinking overall market liquidity.
At the same time, regulatory and political developments can accelerate this withdrawal. Government restrictions, enforcement actions, or unclear legal frameworks introduce uncertainty that discourages new inflows and pushes existing participants to exit. Even the perception of regulatory risk is often enough to trigger widespread selling.
This initial contraction reduces trading volume, weakens price support, and sets the stage for a broader bearish phase.
The reinforcing pressure: Sentiment breakdown and structural stress
Once capital begins to exit, bearish markets are sustained by a deterioration in sentiment and market structure. Negative news cycles amplify fear, while pessimistic forecasts reinforce the belief that prices will continue to fall. Investors shift from seeking returns to minimizing losses, creating a self-reinforcing sell pressure.
Speculation plays a critical role in this phase. During prior bull cycles, excessive leverage and speculative excess often inflate asset prices beyond sustainable levels. When these bubbles burst, forced liquidations cascade through the market, accelerating downside momentum and erasing confidence.
Operational and structural stress further compounds the decline. Fluctuations in energy and raw material costs can impact mining economics, reducing network profitability and adding sell pressure from miners. Technical failures, exchange outages, or security breaches such as hacks undermine trust in market infrastructure, often triggering abrupt exits.
As liquidity thins, volatility increases, making recovery attempts fragile and short-lived. Projects delay development, user activity declines, and innovation slows, removing the fundamental drivers that could otherwise stabilize valuations.
What Causes a Bearish Market
Best Crypto Trading Strategies in a Bearish Market
Although a bearish market can be worrying for investors, it also presents many opportunities if the right strategies are applied. Below are some ways to capitalize on or protect assets during this period.
Short Selling
One of the most popular strategies in a bearish market is short selling. This strategy involves a trader borrowing an asset (crypto), selling it at the current price, and then buying it back at a lower price to repay the loan, profiting from the price difference.
How to apply Short Selling:
Borrow the asset from an exchange that supports margin trading or derivatives trading.Sell the asset at the current price.Buy back the asset when the price falls, return the borrowed asset, and keep the difference as profit.
For example: You hold $10,000 worth of BTC. When the market falls, you open a short position selling the same amount of Bitcoin. As a result, your overall portfolio is not negatively impacted. Then, you use the profit from the short selling to increase your Bitcoin holdings.
DCA (Dollar-Cost Averaging)
Use the DCA (Dollar-Cost Averaging) strategy by buying small amounts of the asset periodically, regardless of price. In a bearish market, this strategy helps investors average down their purchase price, minimize the risk of buying at the peak, and take advantage of low prices to accumulate assets for the long term.
Dollar-Cost Averaging
If you believe in the long-term potential of Bitcoin but are unsure when the price will bottom out, you can buy small amounts of BTC weekly or monthly to reduce the impact of short-term price fluctuations.
Staking and Yield Farming
Instead of selling assets, investors can choose staking or yield farming. This method locks assets to receive rewards, helping to generate additional profits while waiting for the market to recover.
However, do not blindly rush into protocols that offer unusually high yields and lack a sustainable tokenomics model. These could be signs of a Ponzi scheme.
Price Cycle Trading
Some traders in a bearish market will employ swing trading strategies to profit from short-term fluctuations within a downtrend. This includes buying on slight price rebounds and selling before further price drops.
Price Cycle Trading
Long-Term Investment (Hodl)
For investors who believe in the long-term potential of cryptocurrencies, the HODL (Hold On for Dear Life) strategy is often applied during bearish phases. Investors continue to hold the asset unaffected by short-term price declines, hoping that the price will recover and rise in the long term.
Psychology and Risk Management in a Bearish Market
In a bearish market, controlling psychology and managing risk is crucial for protecting capital and maintaining investment efficiency. Strong fluctuations and widespread pessimism often lead investors to anxiety, resulting in irrational trading decisions. To succeed in this phase, investors need to focus on maintaining discipline and applying sound risk management strategies.
One of the biggest challenges is controlling psychology. Emotions such as fear of missing out (FOMO) or worry, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) often cause investors to act hastily, leading to mistakes. Maintaining composure and adhering to the established trading plan is paramount.
Furthermore, investors should avoid letting negative information influence their judgment. Instead, relying on reliable analysis and data will help make more rational decisions.
Psychology and Risk Management in a Bearish Market
At the same time, risk management is indispensable. Using stop-loss orders is an effective way to limit losses, especially in situations where market movements are unpredictable.
In addition, diversifying your investment portfolio also plays a crucial role in minimizing risk. Allocating capital to different asset classes such as stocks, gold, or other cryptocurrencies will help balance losses when one asset experiences a sharp price drop.
Another important strategy is to determine the risk/reward ratio before each trade. This helps investors control the acceptable level of risk compared to expected returns, thereby avoiding overly risky trades. Furthermore, choosing reputable exchanges with high security is also essential to minimize risks related to fraud or cyberattacks.
What should we do in a Bearish Market?
A bearish market negatively impacts the psychology of most investors as profits gradually diminish and losses accumulate, leading investors to potentially leave the market. Here are some things to keep in mind:
Don't panic: This is the most important thing when participating in a Bearish market. You might panic if you wake up one day to find a zero missing from the end of your portfolio. However, at this time, you shouldn't sell off all your assets. Stay calm, restructure your portfolio, and find a solution.Diversify your portfolio: Diversifying your portfolio will help you react quickly to market fluctuations and minimize risk if one of your investments loses value. This is a golden rule when investing.Stay updated and continuously learn new knowledge: In the financial market, especially in crypto, information and knowledge are constantly being updated, so having a certain level of understanding will help you recognize golden opportunities in a bearish market.Be patient: Bearish markets can last for months or even years. It's crucial to be patient and not give up on your investments. The market will eventually recover, and you'll be glad you persevered.
A bearish market is not just a challenging period, it also presents opportunities for investors who know how to capitalize on and manage risk effectively. Understanding and applying the right knowledge will help you not only protect your capital but also find profitable opportunities even during volatile times.
#CryptoZeno #AlphabetPlansToIssue$25BBonds
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THEY DON’T WANT YOU TO SEE THISThis information was never meant for retail eyes. But I’m done watching people get slaughtered by algorithms designed to take your money.
Stop trading against them. Start trading WITH them. Here are the 4 execution models they run everyday:
THE STOP HUNT (Model 1)
Nothing moves until they collect. Price gets driven into a higher timeframe POI to wipe out everyone who entered too early.
They raid the lows, they eat every stop loss in sight. ONLY after the destruction do they shift market structure and print a fair value gap.
If you bought before the sweep, congratulations, you were the exit door.
THE TRAP (Model 2)
This is why smart retail traders still lose. Because even after the structure shift, there’s another layer.
They engineer an internal liquidity grab, a pullback that looks perfect. It’s BAIT. Price moves up, you enter long, and they nuke it one final time to wipe the last hands before the actual move begins.
THE ALGORITHM’S PRICE (Model 3)
Institutions don’t chase, they calculate. They need the optimal trade entry, the 0.62 to 0.79 Fibonacci retracement zone.
When a fair value gap sits inside that window, the math lines up perfectly. That’s when the real money enters, not before.
THE RANGE TRAP (Model 4)
This is textbook accumulation disguised as boredom. They lock price in a tight consolidation until you give up and close your position. Then they fake a breakdown, sweeping HTF liquidity, only to reverse and rip back inside the range.
That retest of the original box? That’s not support. That’s institutions reloading before launch.
THE TRUTH:
Every candle on your chart is engineered to make you do the wrong thing at the wrong time. These 4 models aren’t strategies. They’re the actual architecture of how price is delivered.
Billions flow through these patterns while retail stares at RSI divergences. Save this post and study it. You are either the hunter or the hunted.
I’m sharing this because I’m tired of watching good people get destroyed by a game they don’t understand. I’ve been studying macro for over 20 years, and I’ve called the last 3 major market tops and bottoms.
#CryptoZeno #USJulyJobsUnexpectedlyFall
THEY DON’T WANT YOU TO SEE THIS
This information was never meant for retail eyes. But I’m done watching people get slaughtered by algorithms designed to take your money.
Stop trading against them. Start trading WITH them. Here are the 4 execution models they run everyday:
THE STOP HUNT (Model 1)
Nothing moves until they collect. Price gets driven into a higher timeframe POI to wipe out everyone who entered too early.
They raid the lows, they eat every stop loss in sight. ONLY after the destruction do they shift market structure and print a fair value gap.
If you bought before the sweep, congratulations, you were the exit door.
THE TRAP (Model 2)
This is why smart retail traders still lose. Because even after the structure shift, there’s another layer.
They engineer an internal liquidity grab, a pullback that looks perfect. It’s BAIT. Price moves up, you enter long, and they nuke it one final time to wipe the last hands before the actual move begins.
THE ALGORITHM’S PRICE (Model 3)
Institutions don’t chase, they calculate. They need the optimal trade entry, the 0.62 to 0.79 Fibonacci retracement zone.
When a fair value gap sits inside that window, the math lines up perfectly. That’s when the real money enters, not before.
THE RANGE TRAP (Model 4)
This is textbook accumulation disguised as boredom. They lock price in a tight consolidation until you give up and close your position. Then they fake a breakdown, sweeping HTF liquidity, only to reverse and rip back inside the range.
That retest of the original box? That’s not support. That’s institutions reloading before launch.
THE TRUTH:
Every candle on your chart is engineered to make you do the wrong thing at the wrong time. These 4 models aren’t strategies. They’re the actual architecture of how price is delivered.
Billions flow through these patterns while retail stares at RSI divergences. Save this post and study it. You are either the hunter or the hunted.
I’m sharing this because I’m tired of watching good people get destroyed by a game they don’t understand. I’ve been studying macro for over 20 years, and I’ve called the last 3 major market tops and bottoms.
#CryptoZeno #USJulyJobsUnexpectedlyFall
Stop trading against them. Start trading WITH them. Here are the 4 execution models they run everyday:
THE STOP HUNT (Model 1)
Nothing moves until they collect. Price gets driven into a higher timeframe POI to wipe out everyone who entered too early.
They raid the lows, they eat every stop loss in sight. ONLY after the destruction do they shift market structure and print a fair value gap.
If you bought before the sweep, congratulations, you were the exit door.
THE TRAP (Model 2)
This is why smart retail traders still lose. Because even after the structure shift, there’s another layer.
They engineer an internal liquidity grab, a pullback that looks perfect. It’s BAIT. Price moves up, you enter long, and they nuke it one final time to wipe the last hands before the actual move begins.
THE ALGORITHM’S PRICE (Model 3)
Institutions don’t chase, they calculate. They need the optimal trade entry, the 0.62 to 0.79 Fibonacci retracement zone.
When a fair value gap sits inside that window, the math lines up perfectly. That’s when the real money enters, not before.
THE RANGE TRAP (Model 4)
This is textbook accumulation disguised as boredom. They lock price in a tight consolidation until you give up and close your position. Then they fake a breakdown, sweeping HTF liquidity, only to reverse and rip back inside the range.
That retest of the original box? That’s not support. That’s institutions reloading before launch.
THE TRUTH:
Every candle on your chart is engineered to make you do the wrong thing at the wrong time. These 4 models aren’t strategies. They’re the actual architecture of how price is delivered.
Billions flow through these patterns while retail stares at RSI divergences. Save this post and study it. You are either the hunter or the hunted.
I’m sharing this because I’m tired of watching good people get destroyed by a game they don’t understand. I’ve been studying macro for over 20 years, and I’ve called the last 3 major market tops and bottoms.
#CryptoZeno #USJulyJobsUnexpectedlyFall
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A Good P2P Trade Should Still Make Sense Even If Two Users Disagree
Binance P2P is more than a marketplace for direct crypto transactions. The platform combines escrow, verified user identities, in-order communication, and an appeal process so that a trade can be reviewed based on recorded actions instead of conflicting claims.
That design becomes important the moment a transaction stops going as expected. If the buyer says payment was completed while the seller cannot confirm the funds, the platform does not rely on screenshots or verbal promises alone. The order history, payment details, chat records, and supporting documents become part of a structured review process.
This is also why Binance encourages every step of the trade to remain inside the platform. Moving conversations elsewhere or changing payment details outside the order breaks the chain of information that helps resolve disputes. Keeping everything connected gives both parties the same transparent reference if an appeal is needed.
Binance P2P from this perspective changes how I think about safety. The strongest protection is not just escrow holding the crypto. It is the fact that every critical step can be verified, reconstructed, and reviewed before the assets are released.
@Binance_Vietnam #BinanceP2PAnToan
A Good P2P Trade Should Still Make Sense Even If Two Users Disagree
Binance P2P is more than a marketplace for direct crypto transactions. The platform combines escrow, verified user identities, in-order communication, and an appeal process so that a trade can be reviewed based on recorded actions instead of conflicting claims.
That design becomes important the moment a transaction stops going as expected. If the buyer says payment was completed while the seller cannot confirm the funds, the platform does not rely on screenshots or verbal promises alone. The order history, payment details, chat records, and supporting documents become part of a structured review process.
This is also why Binance encourages every step of the trade to remain inside the platform. Moving conversations elsewhere or changing payment details outside the order breaks the chain of information that helps resolve disputes. Keeping everything connected gives both parties the same transparent reference if an appeal is needed.
Binance P2P from this perspective changes how I think about safety. The strongest protection is not just escrow holding the crypto. It is the fact that every critical step can be verified, reconstructed, and reviewed before the assets are released.
@Binance Vietnam #BinanceP2PAnToan
Binance P2P is more than a marketplace for direct crypto transactions. The platform combines escrow, verified user identities, in-order communication, and an appeal process so that a trade can be reviewed based on recorded actions instead of conflicting claims.
That design becomes important the moment a transaction stops going as expected. If the buyer says payment was completed while the seller cannot confirm the funds, the platform does not rely on screenshots or verbal promises alone. The order history, payment details, chat records, and supporting documents become part of a structured review process.
This is also why Binance encourages every step of the trade to remain inside the platform. Moving conversations elsewhere or changing payment details outside the order breaks the chain of information that helps resolve disputes. Keeping everything connected gives both parties the same transparent reference if an appeal is needed.
Binance P2P from this perspective changes how I think about safety. The strongest protection is not just escrow holding the crypto. It is the fact that every critical step can be verified, reconstructed, and reviewed before the assets are released.
@Binance Vietnam #BinanceP2PAnToan
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$SLX made a quick move up following the onchain accumulation activity I mentioned.
Price is currently at $0.082. If this is the start of an uptrend we'll have a lot to talk about regarding the liq heatmap levels.
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$SLX made a quick move up following the onchain accumulation activity I mentioned.
Price is currently at $0.082. If this is the start of an uptrend we'll have a lot to talk about regarding the liq heatmap levels.
Price is currently at $0.082. If this is the start of an uptrend we'll have a lot to talk about regarding the liq heatmap levels.
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$BTC Price has failed to sweep the previous high at $65.4K.
This leaves us with equal highs, while the broader structure remains bearish.
From here, I’m expecting price to pull back and retest the grey support area.
The reaction at that level will be crucial, as it will likely determine whether price continues lower or buyers step back in and push BTC back toward the liquidity above, with $67K remaining the main target.
For now, however, I favor another push to the upside, as we have now reclaimed all EMAs and a key support level, while the equal highs above remain unswept.
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$BTC Price has failed to sweep the previous high at $65.4K.
This leaves us with equal highs, while the broader structure remains bearish.
From here, I’m expecting price to pull back and retest the grey support area.
The reaction at that level will be crucial, as it will likely determine whether price continues lower or buyers step back in and push BTC back toward the liquidity above, with $67K remaining the main target.
For now, however, I favor another push to the upside, as we have now reclaimed all EMAs and a key support level, while the equal highs above remain unswept.
This leaves us with equal highs, while the broader structure remains bearish.
From here, I’m expecting price to pull back and retest the grey support area.
The reaction at that level will be crucial, as it will likely determine whether price continues lower or buyers step back in and push BTC back toward the liquidity above, with $67K remaining the main target.
For now, however, I favor another push to the upside, as we have now reclaimed all EMAs and a key support level, while the equal highs above remain unswept.
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$BTC Guess we are getting the pump today like we planned for,
Expecting rejection after clearing the pdH and un-swept levels.
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$BTC Guess we are getting the pump today like we planned for,
Expecting rejection after clearing the pdH and un-swept levels.
Expecting rejection after clearing the pdH and un-swept levels.
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$BTC Rising Wedge Pattern
Working into a Rising Wedge (bearish) after sweeping weekly liquidation...
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$BTC Rising Wedge Pattern
Working into a Rising Wedge (bearish) after sweeping weekly liquidation...
Working into a Rising Wedge (bearish) after sweeping weekly liquidation...
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THE JOBS REPORT JUST CLEARED THE PATH FOR RATE CUTS
The economy lost 23,000 jobs in July against expectations of a 85,000 gain.
- Nonfarm payrolls: -23K vs +85K expected
- Private payrolls: +30K vs +78K expected
- Average hourly earnings: +0.1% vs +0.3% expected
- Unemployment rate: 4.1% vs 4.2% expected
Markets had September rate hike odds above 57% going into today. Three Fed officials voted to raise rates this week.
That case is now much harder to make.
Nonfarm payrolls fell by 23,000 in July, a real loss, when Wall Street expected a gain of 85,000.
Private nonfarm payrolls also missed badly, up just 30,000 against 78,000 expected.
Unemployment rate actually dropped to 4.1% from 4.2%. Normally that reads as good news, but with actual job losses happening at the same time, it more likely means people left the labor force rather than found work.
Wage growth stalled too. Average hourly earnings rose just 0.1%, a third of the 0.3% expected.
That combination is what the Fed has been waiting for. Inflation pressure easing while the labour market stays intact.
THE JOBS REPORT JUST CLEARED THE PATH FOR RATE CUTS
The economy lost 23,000 jobs in July against expectations of a 85,000 gain.
- Nonfarm payrolls: -23K vs +85K expected
- Private payrolls: +30K vs +78K expected
- Average hourly earnings: +0.1% vs +0.3% expected
- Unemployment rate: 4.1% vs 4.2% expected
Markets had September rate hike odds above 57% going into today. Three Fed officials voted to raise rates this week.
That case is now much harder to make.
Nonfarm payrolls fell by 23,000 in July, a real loss, when Wall Street expected a gain of 85,000.
Private nonfarm payrolls also missed badly, up just 30,000 against 78,000 expected.
Unemployment rate actually dropped to 4.1% from 4.2%. Normally that reads as good news, but with actual job losses happening at the same time, it more likely means people left the labor force rather than found work.
Wage growth stalled too. Average hourly earnings rose just 0.1%, a third of the 0.3% expected.
That combination is what the Fed has been waiting for. Inflation pressure easing while the labour market stays intact.
The economy lost 23,000 jobs in July against expectations of a 85,000 gain.
- Nonfarm payrolls: -23K vs +85K expected
- Private payrolls: +30K vs +78K expected
- Average hourly earnings: +0.1% vs +0.3% expected
- Unemployment rate: 4.1% vs 4.2% expected
Markets had September rate hike odds above 57% going into today. Three Fed officials voted to raise rates this week.
That case is now much harder to make.
Nonfarm payrolls fell by 23,000 in July, a real loss, when Wall Street expected a gain of 85,000.
Private nonfarm payrolls also missed badly, up just 30,000 against 78,000 expected.
Unemployment rate actually dropped to 4.1% from 4.2%. Normally that reads as good news, but with actual job losses happening at the same time, it more likely means people left the labor force rather than found work.
Wage growth stalled too. Average hourly earnings rose just 0.1%, a third of the 0.3% expected.
That combination is what the Fed has been waiting for. Inflation pressure easing while the labour market stays intact.
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A whale bought $27,960,000 in $BTC today.
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Accumulation continues...
A whale bought $27,960,000 in $BTC today.
Accumulation continues...
Accumulation continues...
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Beyond Escrow: How Every Binance P2P Order Builds Its Own Evidence
Binance P2P transaction is designed with more than fund protection in mind. Escrow secures the crypto, but the platform also connects verified identities, the built-in order chat, payment records, and the appeal process into one complete workflow. That structure is what makes disputes easier to review when something unexpected happens.
One detail I appreciate is that every important action is expected to stay inside the platform. If a trader asks to continue the conversation on another messaging app or requests a different payment account halfway through the order, I treat it as a warning sign. Keeping the entire conversation inside the official order chat preserves the evidence that Binance Support can review if an appeal becomes necessary.
I never release crypto because someone sends a payment screenshot or says the transfer is complete. I log in to my bank account, verify that the funds have actually arrived, and confirm that the sender information matches the verified payment details shown in the order before taking the next step.
After the transaction is finished, I still keep the Order ID and payment receipt until everything is fully settled. Looking at Binance P2P this way changes the experience completely. It is not just a place where buyers and sellers meet. It is a system where every verified action creates another layer of protection for both sides.
@Binance_Vietnam #BinanceP2PAnToan
Beyond Escrow: How Every Binance P2P Order Builds Its Own Evidence
Binance P2P transaction is designed with more than fund protection in mind. Escrow secures the crypto, but the platform also connects verified identities, the built-in order chat, payment records, and the appeal process into one complete workflow. That structure is what makes disputes easier to review when something unexpected happens.
One detail I appreciate is that every important action is expected to stay inside the platform. If a trader asks to continue the conversation on another messaging app or requests a different payment account halfway through the order, I treat it as a warning sign. Keeping the entire conversation inside the official order chat preserves the evidence that Binance Support can review if an appeal becomes necessary.
I never release crypto because someone sends a payment screenshot or says the transfer is complete. I log in to my bank account, verify that the funds have actually arrived, and confirm that the sender information matches the verified payment details shown in the order before taking the next step.
After the transaction is finished, I still keep the Order ID and payment receipt until everything is fully settled. Looking at Binance P2P this way changes the experience completely. It is not just a place where buyers and sellers meet. It is a system where every verified action creates another layer of protection for both sides.
@Binance Vietnam #BinanceP2PAnToan
Binance P2P transaction is designed with more than fund protection in mind. Escrow secures the crypto, but the platform also connects verified identities, the built-in order chat, payment records, and the appeal process into one complete workflow. That structure is what makes disputes easier to review when something unexpected happens.
One detail I appreciate is that every important action is expected to stay inside the platform. If a trader asks to continue the conversation on another messaging app or requests a different payment account halfway through the order, I treat it as a warning sign. Keeping the entire conversation inside the official order chat preserves the evidence that Binance Support can review if an appeal becomes necessary.
I never release crypto because someone sends a payment screenshot or says the transfer is complete. I log in to my bank account, verify that the funds have actually arrived, and confirm that the sender information matches the verified payment details shown in the order before taking the next step.
After the transaction is finished, I still keep the Order ID and payment receipt until everything is fully settled. Looking at Binance P2P this way changes the experience completely. It is not just a place where buyers and sellers meet. It is a system where every verified action creates another layer of protection for both sides.
@Binance Vietnam #BinanceP2PAnToan
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Some onchain activity on $HEI
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In the last 15 minutes:
>2M HEI moved to Binance hot wallet.
>1.5M HEI moved from Bitget cold wallet to hot wallet.
Could create selling pressure if it's not for liquidity purposes.
Some onchain activity on $HEI
In the last 15 minutes:
>2M HEI moved to Binance hot wallet.
>1.5M HEI moved from Bitget cold wallet to hot wallet.
Could create selling pressure if it's not for liquidity purposes.
In the last 15 minutes:
>2M HEI moved to Binance hot wallet.
>1.5M HEI moved from Bitget cold wallet to hot wallet.
Could create selling pressure if it's not for liquidity purposes.
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42M $HFT just moved from treasury wallet to claimer wallet.
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Then being distributed in chunks to other wallets. Likely a claim process.
Selling pressure could increase in the coming hours.
42M $HFT just moved from treasury wallet to claimer wallet.
Then being distributed in chunks to other wallets. Likely a claim process.
Selling pressure could increase in the coming hours.
Then being distributed in chunks to other wallets. Likely a claim process.
Selling pressure could increase in the coming hours.
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🐋 WHALE WATCH : 1540 $BTC $100M+ just accumulated across 4 brand new wallets.
While retail hesitates smart money is aggressively soaking up liquid supply. Whether its long term conviction or tactical front-running one thing is guaranteed.
The big players arent waiting on the sidelines.
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🐋 WHALE WATCH : 1540 $BTC $100M+ just accumulated across 4 brand new wallets.
While retail hesitates smart money is aggressively soaking up liquid supply. Whether its long term conviction or tactical front-running one thing is guaranteed.
The big players arent waiting on the sidelines.
While retail hesitates smart money is aggressively soaking up liquid supply. Whether its long term conviction or tactical front-running one thing is guaranteed.
The big players arent waiting on the sidelines.
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$BTC The 5th Pivot
As mentioned in my monthly open pivot post, we saw the expected pump at the start of the month, which played out as anticipated.
Now, we're pushing into the 5th Pivot, a key date to watch. Over the past 1.5 years, simply inversing the prevailing narrative around this period would have captured multiple 3-4% moves in the opposite direction.
If that historical pattern continues, we could see some de-risking following this pivot.
That said, it's worth noting what happened last time. While we did get the expected drop, price was trading within a difficult range, which resulted in choppy price action rather than a clean move lower. Instead, BTC consolidated and chopped into the next pivot.
So while the historical tendency points towards inversing the narrative, the current enviroment is abit tricky. So structure is just as important.
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$BTC The 5th Pivot
As mentioned in my monthly open pivot post, we saw the expected pump at the start of the month, which played out as anticipated.
Now, we're pushing into the 5th Pivot, a key date to watch. Over the past 1.5 years, simply inversing the prevailing narrative around this period would have captured multiple 3-4% moves in the opposite direction.
If that historical pattern continues, we could see some de-risking following this pivot.
That said, it's worth noting what happened last time. While we did get the expected drop, price was trading within a difficult range, which resulted in choppy price action rather than a clean move lower. Instead, BTC consolidated and chopped into the next pivot.
So while the historical tendency points towards inversing the narrative, the current enviroment is abit tricky. So structure is just as important.
As mentioned in my monthly open pivot post, we saw the expected pump at the start of the month, which played out as anticipated.
Now, we're pushing into the 5th Pivot, a key date to watch. Over the past 1.5 years, simply inversing the prevailing narrative around this period would have captured multiple 3-4% moves in the opposite direction.
If that historical pattern continues, we could see some de-risking following this pivot.
That said, it's worth noting what happened last time. While we did get the expected drop, price was trading within a difficult range, which resulted in choppy price action rather than a clean move lower. Instead, BTC consolidated and chopped into the next pivot.
So while the historical tendency points towards inversing the narrative, the current enviroment is abit tricky. So structure is just as important.
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The Safety Checklist I Never Skip On Binance P2P
The more I use Binance P2P, the more I realize that safe trading isn't about reacting to problems. It is about following a routine before problems ever appear. Binance P2P is built around escrow protection, verified users, order chat, and an appeal system, but those features only protect you when you use them correctly.
My first step is always checking the merchant profile. I look at the completion rate, trading history, merchant badge if available, and whether the payment account name matches the verified information shown in the order. Spending one minute here can prevent unnecessary risk later.
During payment, I never rely on a payment screenshot or someone's confirmation message. I sign in to my banking app and verify that the funds have actually arrived before releasing crypto from escrow. If anyone asks to continue the transaction through Telegram, WhatsApp, or another platform, I simply decline and keep everything inside the Binance P2P order chat so every action is recorded.
After every trade, I keep the Order ID and payment receipt until the transaction is fully completed. If something does not look right, I pause the trade instead of rushing and use the Appeal feature or contact Binance Support. A safe P2P transaction is built from small habits, not quick decisions.
@Binance_Vietnam #BinanceP2PAnToan
The Safety Checklist I Never Skip On Binance P2P
The more I use Binance P2P, the more I realize that safe trading isn't about reacting to problems. It is about following a routine before problems ever appear. Binance P2P is built around escrow protection, verified users, order chat, and an appeal system, but those features only protect you when you use them correctly.
My first step is always checking the merchant profile. I look at the completion rate, trading history, merchant badge if available, and whether the payment account name matches the verified information shown in the order. Spending one minute here can prevent unnecessary risk later.
During payment, I never rely on a payment screenshot or someone's confirmation message. I sign in to my banking app and verify that the funds have actually arrived before releasing crypto from escrow. If anyone asks to continue the transaction through Telegram, WhatsApp, or another platform, I simply decline and keep everything inside the Binance P2P order chat so every action is recorded.
After every trade, I keep the Order ID and payment receipt until the transaction is fully completed. If something does not look right, I pause the trade instead of rushing and use the Appeal feature or contact Binance Support. A safe P2P transaction is built from small habits, not quick decisions.
@Binance Vietnam #BinanceP2PAnToan
The more I use Binance P2P, the more I realize that safe trading isn't about reacting to problems. It is about following a routine before problems ever appear. Binance P2P is built around escrow protection, verified users, order chat, and an appeal system, but those features only protect you when you use them correctly.
My first step is always checking the merchant profile. I look at the completion rate, trading history, merchant badge if available, and whether the payment account name matches the verified information shown in the order. Spending one minute here can prevent unnecessary risk later.
During payment, I never rely on a payment screenshot or someone's confirmation message. I sign in to my banking app and verify that the funds have actually arrived before releasing crypto from escrow. If anyone asks to continue the transaction through Telegram, WhatsApp, or another platform, I simply decline and keep everything inside the Binance P2P order chat so every action is recorded.
After every trade, I keep the Order ID and payment receipt until the transaction is fully completed. If something does not look right, I pause the trade instead of rushing and use the Appeal feature or contact Binance Support. A safe P2P transaction is built from small habits, not quick decisions.
@Binance Vietnam #BinanceP2PAnToan
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This whale just bought another 10,000 $ETH worth $19.1M.
Just two weeks ago, this whale already bought 27,000 $ETH worth $52.03M.
Dip buying 🚀
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This whale just bought another 10,000 $ETH worth $19.1M.
Just two weeks ago, this whale already bought 27,000 $ETH worth $52.03M.
Dip buying 🚀
Just two weeks ago, this whale already bought 27,000 $ETH worth $52.03M.
Dip buying 🚀
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$HEI has broken the resistance for the first time in months. Our hopes just got a lot bigger.
Looking at the details, long/short ratio is 0.4 and funding rate continues negative. In short, short positions are fueling the rally.
Holding above $0.20 is essential. Volume keeps growing. For a token with this low of a market cap it's a very high volume.
$16M mcap with $700M+ perp and $40M+ spot volume.
I'm hoping the manipulation continues. Looking at the whale order book there's only a spot sell order at $0.24 but it's not very large.
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$HEI has broken the resistance for the first time in months. Our hopes just got a lot bigger.
Looking at the details, long/short ratio is 0.4 and funding rate continues negative. In short, short positions are fueling the rally.
Holding above $0.20 is essential. Volume keeps growing. For a token with this low of a market cap it's a very high volume.
$16M mcap with $700M+ perp and $40M+ spot volume.
I'm hoping the manipulation continues. Looking at the whale order book there's only a spot sell order at $0.24 but it's not very large.
Looking at the details, long/short ratio is 0.4 and funding rate continues negative. In short, short positions are fueling the rally.
Holding above $0.20 is essential. Volume keeps growing. For a token with this low of a market cap it's a very high volume.
$16M mcap with $700M+ perp and $40M+ spot volume.
I'm hoping the manipulation continues. Looking at the whale order book there's only a spot sell order at $0.24 but it's not very large.
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The Federal Reserve is facing a growing divide over the path of interest rates. Some policymakers may favor keeping rates higher for longer to control inflation, while others may see room for rate cuts if economic growth and the labor market weaken.
Key points:
📈 Hawkish Fed: Wants caution on rate cuts. 📉 Dovish Fed: Sees potential for lower rates. 💵 Markets: Rate expectations can strongly affect stocks, bonds and crypto. ⚠️ Big risk: A deeper Fed disagreement could increase market volatility.
Bottom line: The bigger the split, the more uncertain the next Fed decision becomes.
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