“I drew support, but price broke right through it…”
“Is this resistance or just a random line?”
Let’s fix that.
Here’s how to properly find strong S/R zones that actually hold — and make you money 🧲
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🧠 First: What Is Support and Resistance?
• Support = Area where price tends to bounce up (buying zone)
• Resistance = Area where price tends to reverse down (selling zone)
But here’s the key:
It’s not about a single line — it’s a zone where big traders leave orders.
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🔍 Step-by-Step Guide to Finding S/R Zones
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✅ Step 1: Choose the Right Timeframe
Use the 4H or 1H for reliable zones.
The higher the timeframe → the stronger the level.
Avoid 1-min for now — too noisy.
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✅ Step 2: Look Left (Always)
Zoom out and look left on the chart.
You want to find:
🔹 Major swing highs (resistance)
🔹 Major swing lows (support)
🔹 Areas where price stalled or reversed multiple times
Tip: If price reacted there 3+ times, it’s a valid level.
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✅ Step 3: Draw Zones — Not Lines
Support and resistance are not laser lines.
Use rectangles to mark:
• The body + wick of previous highs/lows
• A 1–2% buffer above and below
This accounts for stop hunts and liquidity grabs.
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✅ Step 4: Check Volume Reaction
Strong S/R zones usually had:
🔹 Volume spikes
🔹 Long wicks
🔹 Fast reversals
→ These confirm the zone was respected by big traders.
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🎯 How to Use S/R in Real Trades
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📌 Long Setup (Support)
1. Price approaches your support zone
2. Look for rejection (wick + engulfing candle)
3. Enter long
4. SL just below the zone
5. TP = previous resistance zone
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📌 Short Setup (Resistance)
1. Price taps into resistance zone
2. Look for bearish reaction
3. Enter short
4. SL just above the zone
5. TP = next support zone
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⚠️ Beginner Mistakes to Avoid
🚫 Drawing too many levels (keep 2–3 max)
🚫 Entering early — wait for reaction first
🚫 Using tight stop-loss right on the level (you’ll get wicked out)
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🧠 Bonus Tip: S/R Flips = Best Trades
When resistance becomes support, or vice versa:
→ It’s a strong signal of trend continuation.
Example:
BTC breaks $30K resistance, then comes back to retest it
→ $30K now becomes support
→ That’s your sniper entry zone 🔫
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Mastering just support & resistance = enough to build your first consistent system 🔐
It’s simple, powerful, and every big trader uses it.