Sideways day? Here’s how we profited on the SPX500 with Elliott Wave [Video]
|Do traders always lose on sideways days?
Achieving consistent profits in trading is already a challenge, and on sideways days, when price action shows multiple turning points and lacks clear direction, it can feel almost impossible. But is it really?
The short answer is: yes, it is possible to profit on low-volatility, sideways days-if you apply the right technique and learn how to identify directional shifts early.
To trade successfully, you must shut the door on common pitfalls: emotions, retail trading tactics, unstable strategies, poor risk management, and most of all, ego.
In this video, we break down a real trade we executed during a sideways session in the SPX500, shared live in our Trading Room. You’ll see how we entered and exited the market with precision, showing that a winning day is still possible when execution and risk control are sharp.
On the five-minute chart, there are often multiple opportunities during the session, whether the market is trending or flat. Follow the guidance in this video, and you’ll start seeing improvements in your trading performance.
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