Summary
Innovative Tape Reading and Order Book Techniques Since massive irruption of HFT machines (High Frequency Trading) has changed the classical way of Market Understanding, advance Innovative Techniques are required to adapt to this recent changes. In order to achieve a successful trading performance, particularly in the shorter timeframes like Scalping, modern strategies like Tape Reading, Order Flow Reading, or Order Book Reading, have proved to be effective to reach this goal. Predatory Algorithms, need to fill thousands of Orders every millisecond, their activity, will provide us with an excellent starting point, as their big Volume Orders, will leave a Footprint that we can use to trigger our piggy-back System. When Reading the Tape in Real Time, and matching this information with the Resting Orders (Order Book), we can isolate most of the HFT Patterns like Absorption, Spoofing, Stuffing, Dangling, Pack-Hunting, etc... We will use the Market Profile Auction Theory in conjunction with Innovative Systems, to develop a successful Low Risk High Probability Set Up's to be profitable in our Trading.Latest Live Videos
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AUD/USD rebounds toward 0.7100 despite mixed Aussie jobs data
AUD/USD has picked up fresh bids toward 0.7100 despite the release of mixed Australian employment data, which showed that the economy added 17.8K new jobs in January and the jobless rate held steady at 4.1%, compared to a rise to 4.2% expected. The data does little to temper bets for additional tightening by the RBA, supporting the Aussie. The US Dollar, on the other hand, preserves the overnight gains led by less dovish FOMC Minutes, which could cap the upside for the currency pair.
USD/JPY: Bulls retain control around 155.00 amiid USD strength
USD/JPY consolidates the previous day's strong gains to around 155.00 early Thursday, with the bias remaining in favor of bulls as worries about Japan's fiscal health and the upbeat market mood continue to undermine the safe-haven Japanese Yen. Meanwhile, the FOMC Minutes showed that Fed officials remain split over the necessity and timing of further rate cuts amid concerns about inflation, which acts as a tailwind for the US Dollar and should support the currency pair.
Gold yearns for acceptance above the $5,000 mark
Gold preserves 2% advance seen on Wednesday as buyers gather pace early Thursday. The US Dollar holds January Fed Minutes-led gains ahead of more US macro data. Gold needs a sustained break above the key $5,000 barrier; daily RSI stays bullish.
Top Crypto Gainers: World Liberty Financial, Sky, and Cosmos confront major resistance
World Liberty Financial, Sky, and Cosmos rank among the top gainers over the last 24 hours but face critical overhead resistance levels. WLFI gained momentum at the World Liberty Forum, an invite-only conference held at Mar-a-Lago by US President Donald Trump’s family, while SKY and ATOM reversed off a crucial support level.
Mixed UK inflation data no gamechanger for the Bank of England
Food inflation plunged in January, but service sector price pressure is proving stickier. We continue to expect Bank of England rate cuts in March and June. The latest UK inflation read is a mixed bag for the Bank of England, but we doubt it drastically changes the odds of a March rate cut.
Here is what you need to know on Thursday, February 19:
European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde may step down from her job earlier than her planned retirement in October 2027, according to a report by the Financial Times.