In modern markets, speed and constant activity often dominate perception. However, in professional trading, consistency, patience, and structure remain the …
Author: Calvin Bennett
Calvin joined Prof FX from 2022. He holds degrees in Economics, Finance and Insurance and Risk Management, which has shaped his interest in macro events and analysis. Calvin focuses on combining fundamental and technical analysis to trade around macroeconomic themes.
Using ATR for Stop Loss Placement and Risk Management
Stop-loss placement is one of the most challenging aspects of trading, particularly for newer market participants. Determining the optimal distance …
How to Use ATR to Measure Volatility and Trading Decisions
In the previous post, the Average True Range (ATR) indicator was introduced as a practical tool for managing and defining …
What Is ADX Indicator? Identify Trend Strength
The Average Directional Index (ADX) Indicator Identifying trends is one of the most persistent challenges in trading. The difficulty lies …
The Commodity Channel Index (CCI) Explained: A Guide for Technical Traders
Oscillators are among the most widely used categories of technical indicators, and they are often introduced early in a trader’s …
Learn How to Trade the Falling Wedge Pattern for Bullish Breakouts
The falling wedge pattern, also known as the descending wedge, is one of the most effective bullish chart formations in …
Breakout Ballistics in Trading: How to Identify and Trade High-Momentum Setups
Breakout trading is one of the most dynamic and opportunity-rich approaches in technical analysis. While trends and ranges define most …
How to Trading Breakouts and Pullbacks
Trading Breakouts and Pullbacks This section examines two foundational trading strategies in forex: pullback trading and breakout trading. Each approach …
How to Trade Forex Using Woodies Pivot Points
Woodies Pivot Points offer a practical and dynamic way to identify short-term support and resistance levels, making them especially popular …
Maximizing Trend Momentum with the Heiken-Ashi Indicator
Have you ever closed a position only to watch the currency pair continue running another 100 pips in the same …
Donchian Channel Breakout Strategy for Forex Beginner Traders
Article Summary: The GBP/AUD currency pair declined by as much as 1,295 pips during the trading year. As the bearish …
Candlestick Clues That Signal a Possible Forex Reversal
One of the most important skills a forex trader can develop is the ability to recognize early signs of a …
Camarilla Pivot Points Trading Strategy Guide
Originating from an equation that was once considered almost mysterious, Camarilla Pivot Points emerged as a specialized variation of pivot …
How to Identify When a Forex Trend Is Reversing
One of the most common – and most important – questions traders ask is how to recognize when a market …
Using Fractals to Identify Price Action Swings
Why Traders Focus on Market Inflection Points Traders who aim to trade market turning points, such as swing highs and …
How to Trade the Diagonal Pattern in Forex
Overview: Why Diagonal Patterns Matter in Forex Trading Diagonal patterns are simple yet highly effective technical formations that provide traders …
Higher-Probability Candlestick Entry Strategies for Forex Traders
Many traders feel that successful trading is not unlike hunting in the wild. Just as a predator on the Sahara …
EMA Trading Strategy for Forex Trend Analysis
EMA trading is one of the most practical approaches for traders who want to follow trends with clarity and discipline. …
How to Trade Fake Pin Bars Effectively
Understanding the Pin Bar in Price Action Trading One of the most compelling entry triggers in price action trading is …
What Is the MACD Indicator in Forex Trading and How It Works for Trend and Momentum Analysis
The MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence) indicator is one of the most widely used technical indicators in forex trading. Its …
Moving Average (MA) Explained: A SMA, EMA, and Trend Analysis
Moving Average in Trading: Core Concepts Every Trader Should Know The Moving Average (MA) is one of the most widely …
