Rockfort Daily Charts Set Up 21-03-2023  

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Please note that the analysis presented in the charts below should not be considered investment or trading advice. They are for educational purposes only and you should consider seeking advice from an independent financial advisor.

GBP/USD 4 Hour Chart 

GBP/USD 4 Hour Chart 
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Chart Action Points

Action: Potential buy positions above 1.2270Action: Potential sell positions below 1.2270
Take Profit 1 (TP1) at 1.2348Take Profit 1 (TP1) at 1.2176
Take Profit 2 (TP2) at 1.2408Take Profit 2 (TP2) at 1.2103

Comments

  1. An RSI value of 74 points indicates that the GBP/USD currency pair is trading near the top of its recent range and may be overbought. Overbought conditions suggest that there is a potential for a price correction or reversal to the downside.
  2. The fact that the RSI signal line is moving sideways at 74 points suggests that the momentum of the currency pair is currently in a state of consolidation, with neither the bulls nor the bears in control. This could indicate that the price may remain range-bound in the short term.
  3. The 20 SMA is a short-term moving average that tracks the price movement over the past 20 periods, while the 50 SMA is a longer-term moving average that tracks the price movement over the past 50 periods. When the 20 SMA is above the 50 SMA, it indicates that the short-term trend is stronger than the long-term trend. The upward slope of both the SMAs suggests that the buying pressure in the market is increasing, and the trend is likely to continue moving upwards.

AUD/CAD 4 Hour Chart

AUD/CAD 4 Hour Chart
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Chart Action Points

Action: Potential buy positions above 0.9175Action: Potential sell positions below 0.9175
Take Profit 1 (TP1) at 0.9235Take Profit 1 (TP1) at 0.9110
Take Profit 2 (TP2) at 0.9275Take Profit 2 (TP2) at 0.9070

Comments

  1. On a 4-hour AUD/CAD chart, an RSI (Relative Strength Index) value of 57 and sloping upwards suggests that the AUD/CAD pair may be experiencing a bullish trend, indicating that the buying pressure is gradually increasing. RSI is a momentum oscillator that measures the strength of a price movement.
  2. The 20 SMA is a short-term moving average that tracks the price movement over the past 20 periods, while the 50 SMA is a longer-term moving average that tracks the price movement over the past 50 periods. When the 20 SMA is above the 50 SMA, it indicates that the short-term trend is stronger than the long-term trend.
  3. The upward slope of both the SMAs suggests that the buying pressure in the market is increasing, and the trend is likely to continue moving upwards. When prices are above both the SMAs, it confirms the bullish trend and indicates that the buyers are in control of the market.

It is important to understand that the analysis is intended for educational purposes only. Traders are encouraged to use their own judgment and analysis when making trading decisions.


1. Identify the Balance Point on the chart – The Balance Point is a level on the chart that represents an equilibrium point between supply and demand. It can serve as a potential entry point for a trade. It’s important for the trader to determine whether the current price is above or below the Balance Point before making any trading decisions.

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Wait for the price to approach potential profit levels – After entering a trade, it may be helpful to wait for the price to approach potential profit levels on the chart. These levels can be identified as areas where price reversals have occurred in the past. When the price approaches a potential profit level, it may be time to consider initiating further trades to test the next level of take profit limits.

3. Monitor the trade as the price hovers around the Balance Point – While the price is hovering around the Balance Point, it’s important to monitor the trade and make adjustments as necessary to ensure that it is still in line with market conditions. If market conditions change, it may be best to exit the trade.

4. Determine the market direction – Once a clear market direction has been established, the trader can set the trade with stop loss and take profit limits as they appear on the chart. It may also be helpful to consider using trailing stops to lock in profits and minimize potential losses. To determine the market direction, the trader may use technical analysis and other market indicators.

5. It’s important to remember that technical indicators, including the RSI, are not foolproof and can sometimes provide false signals. Therefore, it’s important to exercise caution when making trading decisions based solely on technical indicators. To make informed trading decisions, it’s recommended to use technical indicators in conjunction with other indicators and analysis

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