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ETHUSD Perspective And Levels: 260 Support Test?ETHUSD Update: 280 support revisited while bearish momentum continues to push prices lower. Even though this correction still has room to test even lower prices, it is normal and will offer a better opportunity to buy, just not yet. As I wrote about a few reports ago, 320 was a significant break and maybe now you can see why. If you look at a weekly chart, it is basically the low of the previous week's Shooting Star like candle. If you read my reports at that time, I describe the bearishness of the signal, and why I would not even think about buying. The current weekly candle closes today and if it closes the way it looks now which is near the low, especially with no wick, then this signals lower prices are still more likely. At the moment I am watching for a retest of the 260 support to see if price can stabilize. A break below opens the possibility to retest the 230 support zone which is related to the .618 of the recent bullish structure. What adds to this argument further is the lower high structure at 340 (which I talked about in previous reports), the wave count, and the ETHBTC chart which offered plenty of warning ahead of this bearish momentum. In terms of Elliott Wave, I am counting the previous bullish 5 wave structure as a 1 of a larger 3. The current corrective legs are part of the subdegree Wave 2 which implies that a larger Wave 3 is likely to follow once this correction completes. Buying too early in anticipation of subdegree Wave 3 of 3 is extremely risky because Wave 2's can be deep corrections. I would rather wait until the bottom is in place and buy at slightly higher prices because at least I will be able to evaluate my risk more effectively than I can at the moment. Also pay attention to the ETHBTC market because it is testing the .06562 triple bottom area. If that level breaks, that will also add to the bearish momentum that can take this market to the lower supports. In summary, my plan is to let the bearish momentum play out and wait for stability at one of the lower support levels before I do anything else. Right now in order for me to get long, I need to see bullish momentum return which means price needs to show evidence of a reversal ALONG WITH a change in momentum. If price revisits 260 or lower, that doesn't mean I will get that low price. When momentum changes, prices will have to be higher in order to confirm the buyers are back. Keep in mind these evaluations are short term in scope and if you plan to hold for more than a few weeks, or months, then you can start building a position at any low, just make sure to have a very well defined investment plan and don't get too big too fast. The bullish momentum will return and when it does, the market will provide the proof. Until then, I wait. Comments and questions welcome.

ETHUSD Perspective And Levels: Bearish Momentum Continuation.ETHUSD Update: Price action is consolidating within the 309 to 290 area and triangles like these are typically continuation patterns. Even though smaller time frames are showing some signs of reversal, the overall momentum is still bearish.' When markets are in clear bullish trends, it is much easier to decide when to buy, but when the environment becomes conflicted and noisy, this is when you really need to understand price action. These environments are full of false signals and very easy to buy too early, especially if you have a limited understanding of TA. Price action in this market has been behaving as anticipated around the projected support levels, but the reason why I won't start buying is because momentum has not changed. Lower highs often lead to lower lows and in the face of a small triangle, I would rather stay out until there is clear evidence of bullish momentum. Remember a reversal does not guarantee price will go back up. The reversal is the first step that indicates momentum is in the process of changing. There are bullish reversals present on the 1 hour time frame but since we are facing a lower high, I need more confirmation and that will come in the form of resistance levels breaking. Strength breaks resistance levels and the price points that will confirm that bullish momentum is back is 310 and then the 320 to 330 area which is related to the .618 of the recent bearish swing. IF those levels are taken out, buying on pullbacks will be more reasonable. In fact a break above 330 will confirm the 290 area as a higher low which would signal further strength. Since the market is still showing bearish momentum, the more likely scenario based on the clues on this chart, is a retest of the lower supports that I have been writing about which are the 291 to 282 area and the 260s. A break below 290 will more than likely trigger more selling and IF that happens, I will be watching these supports for stability before doing anything else. In terms of Elliott Wave, this price action can be part of a subdegree Wave 2 of a broader Wave 3 (The previous 5 wave structure was the first wave). Corrective waves can be very confusing and for the sake of simplicity, I am not labeling them, but if this is a Wave 2, it only has two legs in place which means there is a greater chance of one more leg which is Wave C. If this wave unfolds, the 260 level is a very reasonable area for it to complete and there is even a possibility of a revisit to the 230s. If price actually retraces that far, that would be a good buying opportunity, especially for long term holders (Upon validation). In summary, although some bullish signs have appeared at projected levels, bearish momentum is still present and the reason why I will not buy at the moment. The small consolidation, plus the wave count make for a situation that carries too much risk for any new long position. If the market proves otherwise, then breaks above 310 and 330 will signal that change and I will even consider buying a small position at that point. I am not trying to get the best price, I am trying to get in line with the momentum so that chances are the trade will go the right way with the least amount of pain. The market will decide and then I will adjust to the new information. Comments and questions welcome.

ETHUSD Perspective And Levels: Watching For Reversals.ETHUSD Update: The 320 break signals the return of bearish momentum and confirms the lower high formation as I described in my previous report. ETHBTC also offered a heads up with it's resistance failure that I mentioned as well. The question now is can this market find support at the projected levels and form a broader higher low? Compared to my average number of views, my previous report was way below but for those of you who took the time to read it, it described what is happening now. 309 was the first support level to watch for stability, and price fell through like it wasn't even there. And this is exactly why I do not place buy orders at levels, because they are random until the market proves that there is a reason to buy there. The validation section of my trading plan is what helps me filter out this type of situation. The next area is the 296 support which which is more in play at the moment. As I have written about previously this is the .382 of the entire bullish swing and since it is a proportion of such a large price move, price action around this level will be very noisy just like it was the first time it tested this area (and went below 270). And that adds some weight to the 292 to 281 support zone which is related to the .618 of the recent minor bullish swing. Just below that is the 260 support that I explained previously also. The recent 4 hour candle is large and even though there is some retrace (wick) I will take that as a clue that this market is more likely to test the lower supports. Large candles are a sign of strong momentum so it is reasonable to expect the next few sessions to be bearish at least (unless there is a dramatic recovery during the next candle). Other factors that support this bearish argument are the lower high confirmation at 340, AND the failed high on the ETHBTC chart. As I also mentioned in my previous report, in order for me to buy, I need to see a failed low, or higher low and it would be helpful if the market offered that structure at one of the projected support levels. IF the market can stabilize in the 292 to 281 zone, then that would signal more of a range bound situation. If I can get long somewhere in the lower part of the range, I will be targeting the 325 area at least initially. In particular I will be watching the price action for a higher low or double bottom on a smaller time frame and will be considering the mid 250s for stop placement. Price structures of this kind will negate the bearish momentum that is present at the moment. Otherwise I stay out. I do not know if any relevant news came out, and the reason why I don't check or write about news is because price tells me everything I need to know. Price action made me very cautious about the previous up move and I reiterated it over and over. If the market wants to sell, it will sell. And again this price action was setting up before any news. News only serves as a catalyst and helps the market move in the direction of it's intention faster. One of the basic foundations of technical analysis is that the market discounts everything and that includes news. In summary, the bearish momentum that was building up in the price action played out to a point. The confirmed lower high opens the possibility of testing the lower support levels that I wrote about previously. Keep in mind, the overall trend is still bullish, this market is just going through a normal correction and upon stabilization will offer another buying opportunity at attractive reward to risk ratios. Remember that the support levels are proportionate to the swings that they measure, and they provide reference points to evaluate for particular price action (like a double bottom). They are not buy prices to just set orders for. The best thing you can learn from my analysis is how to anticipate instead of react, because without that ability, you will always be chasing. Questions and comments welcome.

ETHUSD Levels And Perspective: Consolidation Into Support Zone.ETHUSD Update: 207 resistance that I reported yesterday clearly held and selling momentum ensued. Bears are still in control for the moment. And with the additional price structure in place, there is more information to consider. Overall, this market is consolidating which is noted by the converging trend lines. No surprise since there is a ton of uncertainty going into these next two weeks. A thread on Reddit explained the "User Activated Soft Fork" (UASF) which I thought was supposed to happen on 8/1 (BIP 148) is actually happening on 7/23, along with some other confusing details (I don't even know if this information is reliable). This is a perfect example why fundamentals are NOT good for short term trading. What this information does tell me is how confused and uncertain these markets are which is in line with the ongoing consolidation (technicals don't lie). This also tells me not to hold anything into those dates and to let the market work itself out. So from here I will consider day trade opportunities, or plan to exit any possible swing trades before the 23rd. (Unless I can find more reliable information). Since the selling momentum continued off of 207, there is a new minor overhead resistance in the 203 area that also needs to be compromised before I can start looking to buy. These levels can be used for day trade targets or shorts if you are so inclined. Also at the moment, price is at the 193 level which was a previous resistance (inversion) and has acted as a support previously. This level and the 180 to 190 range just below (which relates to a .618 Fib retracement of the broader structure) still serve as a location for bullish reversals. I prefer chart pattern reversals on this time frame like the examples that appear to the left of the chart (see double bottom). I would like to see one of these appear at the current level or in the range below. That is the first step, then I need to see a break of 207 which will signal buying momentum has returned, and finally I will be evaluating the subsequent retrace for a trade entry. That is my plan in a nutshell. 180, 169 and 160 are my reference points for a stop, but I cannot evaluate risk until my setup appears. In summary, the major trend is still bullish according to price structure, but all these markets are caught in a mud pit of uncertainty. During these consolidations, projecting relevant support and resistance levels is very helpful because they highlight where to expect reversals, and how to navigate a broad range bound market. Since there is no trade setup, my goal for these evaluations is to provide some clarity and perspective. Comments and questions welcome.

USDJPY next to a bearish momentum: SELL 1 week trade time Hi everyone, I was looking at USDJPY this morning and after a technical analyse i got at the conclusion that a bearish momentum is near. I think that looking at 1D chart without any indicator or draw tools would be even enough to understand the near massacre of the bull-minds traders. Anyway i could be wrong... : The market could have a pullback on S3 pp or un S1... this area will be very protected by the buyers... a lot of people will see an opportunity to buy here, hopping in the retrecement and that a bullish trend will start. I have the trendline T1 to protect my trade and also R3 pp ( you can see them on the chart ). Anyway, if i'll a bullish trend starting ( if it's gonna break T1 and after it'll have a test ceiling on the trendline ) i could also change the trade swiping in a long. I hope this is not gonna happen. As i said you first the main points were i could change the position are: 1) test ceiling on T1 2) pullback on S3 pp or S1 ( are quite near, you can see them on the chart also ) This trade is weekly trade ( more or less ) but using this analyse i'll also open Couwntdowns and Binary Options positions. My gains are 90% from this ones but i can't publish the entries and exits of this trades due to the slowly tool that is this idea chat. But, if you're interested in Couwntdowns and BO options or interested in the upgrade of my trade, write me in p.m. without any problem... I would be happy to help you at any question. I hope this trade will help you, Delta B.

Bearish due to series of Doji like candle stick.Sell on strength as upward momentum has been rejected for a series of times. wait for pullback before entry ...I will update this as soon as possible(Near terms).