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There are really only two types of trading styles:

1. Mean Reversion Trading
2. Breakout Trading

All other "styles" are merely indicator-based trading systems.

This thread will specifically discuss Breakout Trading

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Breakout Trading requires identification of four elements in order to be successful:

1. Trendlines (pattern based support/resistance)
2. Price Action (overall trending direction)
3. Volume (the amount of participants)
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Trendlines serve as support/resistance like order blocks (areas w/ prior bull/bear struggle) & lead to patterns. Human psychology does not like randomness which is why there tends to be strong reaction at the extremes of historical reference points or anticipated patterns.
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The mkt tends to test two extreme ends of reference areas for a time, leading to a distinct larger pattern or range. A misconception is that certain patterns are always bearish/bullish, but the dominant trend (~4-7x TF above yours) influences the eventual breakout dir more.
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Still, false breaks occur quite frequently. Basic patterns like triangles often trap newer traders that seasoned traders/algos regularly exploit, especially in crypto. Frontrunning or chasing mid-candle breakout is at high risk of being exit liquidity for the counter dump.
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Which brings us to the most critical part: volume. This is the amount of "interest" in this zone, & tends to decline during consolidation as both sides are bracing for impact w/uncertainty. A breakout needs a volume surge; it signals commitment by traders in that direction.
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So how do you properly execute the trade? Identify the dominant trend, & reduce size when betting on the opposite breakout. If breakout, note if candle vol has spiked & closes outside. If so, enter position, & place stops just within the breakout line inside of the pattern.
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