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Date: June 2, 2025
Asset: Bitcoin (BTC)
Timeframe: 4-hour chart
Trade Type: Swing Trade (holding a few days to weeks)
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1. Setup & Analysis
Trend: BTC was in an uptrend but facing resistance near $105,000.
Support: Strong support at $98,500 based on previous lows.
Indicators Used:
RSI near 40 (oversold territory, potential bounce)
MACD showing bullish crossover
Volume rising on green candles
News Context: Positive regulatory news about crypto adoption in Europe boosted sentiment.
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2. Trade Plan
Aspect Detail
Entry Price $99,000 (near support)
Stop-Loss $97,500 (below support)
Take-Profit $105,000 (resistance)
Risk per Trade 1.5% of portfolio value
Position Size Calculated accordingly
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3. Order Placement
Limit buy order placed at $99,000.
Stop-loss set at $97,500 to limit downside risk.
Take-profit order placed at $105,000 to secure gains.
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4. Trade Execution & Monitoring
Entry triggered at $99,000.
BTC price dipped to $98,800 but did not hit stop-loss.
Price then bounced back up, confirming support.
Alex trailed stop-loss upward as price moved:
When BTC reached $102,000, stop-loss moved to $100,500.
At $104,000, stop-loss adjusted to $103,000 to lock in profits.
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5. Exit
BTC hit target at $105,000 after 5 days.
Trade closed for approximately 6% profit.
Alex exited fully as price showed signs of stalling near resistance.
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6. Post-Trade Review
Trade went as planned; risk was well-managed.
No emotional decisions — followed the plan strictly.
Learned that trailing stops helped maximize profits.
Noted that volume spikes were reliable confirmation signals.
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Chart Snapshot (Simplified Visualization)
Price: |$105k| Resistance
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Support -->|$98.5k | Entry at $99k
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Stop-loss at $97.5k
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