Looking at EURUS battle 1.0550, it’s time to revisit this popular article in our blog
In the world of electronic forex trading where an increasing volume is generated by automated programs, it is amazing that psychological or emotional levels still have a significant impact. It may be that my mind acts as an algo but whatever the case there are pivotal forex trading levels that I use that are as relevant today as they were when I first started trading. One of these is the “50”level.
Here is Qtn any self-responsible trader needs to answer:
preamble: “In the world of electronic and automated trading programs, it still amazes me that psychological levels are still a factor.”
situation: “hundreds of thousands without power as bomb cyclone slams Washington state, British Columbia”
QUESTION:
WHat is YOUR backup plan to sustain trading and manage your account ? (let alone “dead” tesla in the driveway)
The first item on my checklist when I start the day is to look at bond yields,
So far today UK yields up the most after UK CPI (touch higher than expected), US (note USDJPY correlation with firmer US yields) and German yields up the least (note EURUSD down after failure to hold 1.06+ and weaker EURGBP)
12:51 GVI Forex // “In the world of electronic and automated trading programs, it still amazes me that psychological levels are still a factor.”
electronic is irrelevant other than IF there should be a physical breakdown in equipement not allowing acces to priceaction in your account.
psychological levels … ahhhh no need to be amazed by those (like “Jay’s magical 50”), just trade like an amazed 4-6 yr old who just accepts OR trade them like a rational adult who understands he/her/them/it human psychological weakness that is good exploitation tactic of which not to be ashamed but an achillie’s heel opportunity
With EURUSD bouncing from 1.05, USDJPY focued on 155 , USDCAD moving below 1.40 and AUDUSD above .65, all pivotal levels, this article in our blog is worth revisiting.
In the world of electronic and automated trading programs, it still amazes me that psychological levels are still a factor.
Good thing I am maneuverable and skilled at hedging because that EurJpy kept going lol. It is going back down but I have this little concern called Nvidia. It is very possible there is another shock surprise and markets go on a tear and Euro goes up with it. And it seems the fools who are toying with nuclear war are scrambling to fix their mistake and lightening the geo risk a bit. Can’t be perfect all the time. Still up 150 points since Sunday night but should be 225.