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Introduction This is the second part of our two-part article on Dark Pools. In the first part, we discussed the Dark Pool meaning, explained how Dark Pool trading works, and even had a quick glance at the main types that exist and the protagonists and major players. In this second part, we aim to answer […]

Introduction Dark Pool trading is one of the most enigmatic and controversial parts of financial markets, characterized by privacy and anonymity, Dark Pools are where Smart Money goes to execute trades away from the prying eyes of the public so as to avoid causing too much of an impact on market prices. In this two-part […]

Introduction The Wyckoff method is a technical analysis tool developed by Richard Wyckoff in the early 1900s. It is based on the idea that the accumulation and distribution of stocks by large institutions (Smart Money) can be identified through price action and volume analysis. The Wyckoff Method may seem complex at first but becoming familiar […]

Introduction In the first part of this article on IPO trading, we learned how high levels of interest, trade volume, and price volatility make IPOs very attractive for both traders and long-term investors alike. We have discovered what IPOs are and become a little more familiar with the process behind them. In this article, we’ll […]

Introduction As a stock trader, the strategies that you choose to (or not to) implement can massively influence your success. Understanding and applying effectively the techniques of scaling in and scaling out of trades, for example, could be a useful skill for anyone looking to improve their trading performance. In today’s article, we’ll deep dive […]

Introduction As a day trader, effectively managing trades is a critical component of gaining consistent profits in the stock markets. Trade management involves making decisions about when to enter and exit trades, as well as how to handle various aspects of trade execution such as position sizing, risk management, and profit taking. In this new article, […]

Introduction In 18th-century France, gambling at casinos was a big thing. Everyone was at it. Not just the common people, that is, but also nobles, intellectuals, royalties, and scholars of the most diverse disciplines. Betting (and gambling in general) was so popular that it was commonplace for the brightest minds in Paris to meet up […]

Introduction Short squeezes have always been a part of stock market trading but it’s only in recent years that short squeeze strategies have become such a hot topic. A short squeeze occurs when a heavily shorted stock begins to move higher, prompting short sellers to cover their positions by buying some or all of the […]

The revolutionizing trading platform with unique features and benefits The stock market is a very fast-paced and fast-changing environment and this often means that to be successful traders must always be able and ready to respond to changes with equal speed (or faster). In order to do this, the skills and tools that traders can […]

Introduction Short selling is a fascinating and often misunderstood practice within the stock market that allows traders to make gains from market volatility during both uptrends and downtrends alike. Simply put, short selling consists of speculation that the price of a stock (or any other assets) will go down in the future and selling that […]

Introduction As you all know, stock day trading is one of the fastest-paced and most competitive fields of work out there. It requires traders to assimilate new information, think fast, and make quick and rational decisions. It’s no surprise then that traders welcome any help available to work in such a fast-paced dynamic environment and […]

Introduction Cryptocurrencies and crypto assets have gained immense popularity over the past decade, and, in the last few years, even Institutions and Smart Money around the globe seem to have taken a keen interest. But, whilst many people buy and hold crypto assets as an investment and diversification, trading directly in the crypto market may […]

Introduction Markets, as well as charts, are not always easy to read. Traders have to constantly keep gaining experience and knowledge to benefit from the profits the market has to offer by making trading decisions as well-informed as possible. Amongst other things, they must prepare themselves to be surprised by the market twists and turns,  […]

Introduction Traders nowadays have an almost infinite number of technical analysis tools at their disposal with technology playing a vital part in bringing them to the screens of retail traders worldwide too. This vast availability of indicators, however, does not mean that traders cannot create new ones or adapt old ones to better fit their […]

Introduction Fibonacci Retracements are powerful technical analysis tools based on the Fibonacci Sequence which are widely used in the financial trading of virtually any and every asset. Many traders use technical indicators – and sometimes entire strategies – built upon Fibonacci Retracements, while many others use the retracement levels as a guide to set their […]