Trading Strategies

1. HTF Downtrend

2. EMA Pullback

3. TDI Sharkfin

4. M15 2nd leg Impulse Entry was @ 91.220 SL was @ 91.570 (35 pips) Caught 200pips in 24 hours while taking partials along the way. "This indicator is not like a bicycle to ride but as a helicopter to fly. Practice!"

Many traders rely on automatic stop-loss or trailing stop systems—often included in Expert Advisors (EAs)—to manage their positions. But be careful: using trailing stops without proper chart analysis can lead to premature exits and lost profit potential.

❌ The Problem with Default Trailing Stop Behavior

Most EAs are designed to move the SL to break-even or trail it closely once the trade is in profit. However, they often do this without considering market structure.

For example, in a buy trade, the EA may trail the stop into a demand zone, which is typically a price area used for entries, not for exits. This is what we call the entry zone problem.

🧠 Reminder: A demand zone is where price is likely to reverse or bounce—placing your SL inside it defeats its purpose.

⚠️ Why This Is Risky

The XAUUSD (Gold) H1 chart shows a continued bullish push, with Gold once again breaking its all-time high. The orange zone visible on the chart represents an H1 + H4 demand area, indicating where buyers previously stepped in to drive prices higher. Given the steady uptrend, price has now moved well above those levels, highlighting persistent buying pressure.

Meanwhile, the Advanced DASHBOARD for Currency Strength & SPEED reflects weakness in USD across various timeframes, combined with consistent strength in Gold. This alignment—strong Gold alongside a weak USD—has fueled the ongoing rally. The numbers in the dashboard clearly indicate Gold’s outperformance on multiple timeframes, adding further confirmation to its current bullish momentum.