Posts in Category: online futures trading

How to Identify Uptrends & Downtrends | Higher Highs & Higher Lows Vs. Lower Lows & Lower Highs

 

This article on Trend and Wave Analysis is the opinion of Optimus Futures, LLC.

  • Understanding Trend and Wave analysis is like seeing the market in high-def (it can seriously level up your trading game).
  • Theory is one thing, practice is another, and so we’ve rolled up our sleeves to demonstrate a few price action examples.
  • If you can spot changes in swing highs and lows, it’s like seeing a plot twist before it happens – you can catch trend reversals or continuations early.

Previously, we’ve delved into various indicators and tools for charting that aid us in comprehending price movements.

Today, we’re shifting gears to concentrate on the most fundamental method of price and chart scrutiny: Trend and Wave analysis.

We’ll delve into how identifying swing highs and swing lows, along with trend wave analysis, can offer traders a broader perspective of the market scenario.

Every robust chart analysis should kick-off with an investigation of trend and

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Price Action vs Indicators – Debunking 5 Common Myths

 

This article on Price Action vs Indicators is the opinion of Optimus Futures, LLC.

  • Both price action and indicators use past price data; the difference lies in how the information is processed.
  • Neither method is inherently better for beginners; the key is understanding and using the chosen tools correctly.
  • Personal preferences and how a trader uses their tools are more important than the debate between price action and indicator trading.
This article talks about the long-standing debate between price action trading and indicator trading. We’ll clear up the five most popular beliefs about Price Action vs. Trading Indicators and provide traders with a fresh look at this ongoing argument.

1. Price is Better Than Indicators

Price action traders often think their method is always better. However, price action and indicators are quite similar. Both use price info from charts like candlesticks or bar charts. Indicators just apply a formula to the same info. They don’t

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Best Time Frames For Day Trading Futures

 

This article on Best Time Frames for Day Trading is the opinion of Optimus Futures, LLC.

Best Time Frames For Day Trading

  • Selecting the appropriate time frame is crucial for attempting to optimize day trading success.
  • Understanding the advantages and drawbacks of tick, one-minute, five-minute, fifteen-minute, and TPO charts may help you avoid making blunders when scalping or day trading.
  • Choosing the right time frame can help traders adjust to varying market dynamics.

The world of day trading can be a thrilling, fast-paced environment where split-second decisions can result in significant gains or losses.

For those who have chosen to embrace this adrenaline-pumping pursuit, understanding the importance of selecting the right time frame for trading is crucial.

What Does ‘Trading Time Frame’ Mean?

In simpler terms, a

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NOTICE: Good Friday & Easter Holiday Schedule | 4/6/2023 – 4/9/2023

 

Attention Traders,

For your advanced planning, please refer to the following table for the upcoming Good Friday and Easter Holiday Schedule for the dates of April 6th, 2023 – April 9th, 2023:

Thank you for your prompt attention to these matters and we wish you a happy holiday! If you have any questions, please contact us at: (800) 771-6748 or send us an email at: support@optimusfutures.com

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