Smashin's Journey

[Smashin]

I'll share any refinements that I'd like to implement in this upcoming batch at a future time...

[Smashin]

B2-T01

2020-06-15

Gbp / Chf - H1

S1 / Short



My comments and feelings at the time of the trade:
I saw the "picture" and set the pending order.

My comments after exiting the trade:
I was overdue paying my rent so I'll add this one to the stats.

DS: 1
DS Running Total: 1 / 1

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[Smashin]

B2-T02

2020-06-15

Cad / Jpy - H1

S1 / Short



My comments and feelings at the time of the trade:
Peak on AO + Cross of ZL = Entry Signal of Fractal Outside of Alligator's Mouth

My comments after exiting the trade:
It was a valid entry in my book. I let ATM work its magic which I slept.

DS: 1
DS Running Total: 2/2

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[Smashin]

B2-T03

2020-06-16

Aud / Usd - M5

S1 / Long



My comments and feelings at the time of the trade:
This was a Count Elliot Wave in <5 Seconds. I was working late on a client project and decided to do a quick scan of the H1's. I noticed some big candles so I "zoomed in" until I found a "picture" that I liked. I was too late for a few opportunities but I happened to catch this one. As the trade progressed I took note of the succession of green candles in my favor so I used T-Candle in ATM to take me to the finish line.

My comments after exiting the trade:
It was nice to experience a breakout opportunity. I felt disciplined with both the entry and the exit.

DS: 1
DS Running Total: 3/3

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[immy]

B1-T20

2020-06-15

Gbp / Jpy - H1

S1 / Short



My comments and feelings at the time of the trade:
I spotted a few H1 / S1 setups in the late afternoon and this was one of them. I let ATM calculate my risk and allowed the trade to play out through the evening.

My comments after exiting the trade:
I woke up to a BE thanks to ATM managing the trade. I was hoping for a more dramatic Wave 5, but I'm happy with the way this story played out. And this completes my first round of T20's.

DS: 1
DS Running Total: 18/20



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my take on this trade

btw: Good exit...

https://www.screencast.com/t/TVCqelbt

[rcrglmd]

Hi Robert & Immy,

Thank you for posting up your charts Robert, I'm still learning and it's been great to see your trades.

Immy, thank you for your video above. It was great and helped me understand more about the bigger picture, ie. checking the higher time frame.

Regards,

Siegrid.

[Smashin]

Hi Robert & Immy,

Thank you for posting up your charts Robert, I'm still learning and it's been great to see your trades.

Immy, thank you for your video above. It was great and helped me understand more about the bigger picture, ie. checking the higher time frame.

Regards,

Siegrid.

Hi Siegrid,

I'm glad to see my experience in the forum is benefitting others than just myself. Immy's insights are spot on, and like many things, it's so much easier to see the obvious long after they've played out.

If you haven't started a journal, I strongly advise you take that step. When it comes to trading, you won't get it right every time; making mistakes is one of the fastest ways to learn. And everyone's contributions help all of us learn together. Come join us in the chatroom where you can ask Immy and some of the more experienced traders questions when they arise.

By the way, welcome to the forum. I look forward to seeing your activity here for a long time to come.

Robert

[Smashin]

B2-T04

2020-06-16

Gbp / Usd - M5

S1 / Short



My comments and feelings at the time of the trade:
I felt this was a valid entry but after the trade I can see reasons why I should have skipped this trade as explained in my comments after the trade.

My comments after exiting the trade:
Immy's insights on my B1-T20 would have saved me a rent on this one. I noticed some factors that may have had me distracted during this trade (as well as on some other trades later in the week). Recently, I've developed the mindset that 1% risk no matter how big the box may be is ok. This is incorrect and I'll need to address this going forward. I've also been overwhelmed with my secular duties the last two weeks that when I look at the charts, I notice I'm not as sharp. In the future, I'd do well to take a break and rest.

DS: 0
DS Running Total: 3/4

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[Smashin]

B2-T05

2020-06-17

Usd / Jpy - H4

S1 / Short



My comments and feelings at the time of the trade:
With all rules in place, I liked my entry. I targeted the low of the previous peak and set a BE point for a free trade.


My comments after exiting the trade:
This was my first H4 trade. The trade felt like it took an eternity to play out. I am happy with my exit but with either a bit more patience or a different exit strategy I'd still be in this one.

DS: 1
DS Running Total: 4/5

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[Smashin]

B2-T06

2020-06-19

Gbp / Usd - M15

S1 / Short



My comments and feelings at the time of the trade:
I set the pending on this one thinking that the fourth wave may not be finished with its pullback just yet. If I had to pay rent because this one was not quite ripe yet, my intention to enter again on the next setup. After taking the trade I do remember thinking that I wish this was a yen pair as the markets were only opening up in Asia. I got so focus on looking for the setup that I overlooked this detail while placing the order.

My comments after exiting the trade:
As I suspected the Wave 4 still had one more pullback (C Wave). I was working on something for a client so I couldn't monitor this trade for an early exit. And unfortunately when I woke up the next morning, I found that overnight it had set up again for Wave 5. But that's Ok. I'm glad my analysis was proven.

DS: 1
DS Running Total: 5/6

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