š Avoiding Fakeouts: Protect Your Trades š«
Not every breakout is realāfakeouts can trick even experienced traders. A fakeout occurs when the price moves briefly beyond a key level but quickly reverses, catching traders off guard.
š How to Avoid Fakeouts:
1ļøā£ Wait for Confirmation: Donāt enter as soon as the price crosses a level. Look for a strong close above/below resistance or support.
2ļøā£ Check Volume: A true breakout has significant volume. Low volume often signals a fakeout.
3ļøā£ Use Multiple Timeframes: Validate the breakout on higher timeframes to ensure its strength.
4ļøā£ Set Tight Stop-Losses: Always limit potential losses in case the breakout fails.
5ļøā£ Follow the Trend: Breakouts aligned with the overall trend are more reliable than those against it.
š” Pro Tip: Donāt chase the market. Sometimes the best trade is the one you donāt take.
Tomorrow, weāll explore momentum trading strategies to ride the trend.