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Mastering the Three Methods Strategy

Boost your trades! Learn the Three Methods Strategy and start catching big market moves with ease. Get ready to make trading simpler and positive outcomes more frequent.

  1. Strategy structure: Long candle, short candle, another long candle.
  2. Market conditions: Clear, stable trend direction.
  3. Entry point: After the last candle closes outside the short candle.
  4. Risks: False triggers in erratic or unstable trends.
  5. Additional tools: Use Moving Averages, RSI, and MACD.

Structure of the Three Methods strategy

The Three Methods strategy is a candlestick pattern that indicates the continuation of the current trend. It consists of a long candle, followed by a series of short ones that are completely encompassed by the range of the preceding long candle, ending with another long candle that confirms the trend's continuation.

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Ideal market conditions

This strategy performs best in stable and clear trend conditions, where the market's movement has a clear direction, increasing the likelihood of the trend continuing after the pattern is formed.

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Identifying the right entry point

Entry is recommended after the last candle of the pattern closes outside the range of the small series of candles, confirming the market's ready to continue in the direction of the current trend.

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Trade execution 

Bullish Cues: Press “Call” when a bullish three methods pattern forms after a downtrend, indicating a potential reversal to the upside.

Bearish Cues: Press “Put” when a bearish three methods pattern forms after an uptrend, indicating a possible reversal to the downside.

Risks and limitations

The main risk involves the potential for false pattern activation, especially in erratic markets or unstable trends. It's important to use the strategy in conjunction with an overall market analysis.

Additional indicators to enhance trade effectiveness

To increase your chances of success, use these indicators and analytical tools to supplement the Three Methods strategy:

  • Moving Averages: Help determine the overall trend direction and its strength.

  • RSI (Relative Strength Index): Can be used to identify overbought or oversold conditions, warning of potential trend reversals.

  • MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence): Helps detect changes in trend momentum and strength, providing cues for entry or exit.

Take action now: Dive into trading with the Three Methods strategy. Test it, see the difference, and grow your skills. Every trade is a step towards mastery.

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