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Forex Market Geometry

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Most traders dealing in Forex exchange (Forex) are not familiar with forex market geometry since there are no specific rules for defining it. It is mainly based on using earlier prior market data for predicting future trends. It is similar to the Elliott Waves theory, which also uses earlier patterns for future prediction. However, Elliott’s approach is based on corrective, impulsive waves, and the rules are clearly defined. Market geometry can be used only with ranging or consolidating markets, having corrective waves, and mainly estimating predictions.

Market geometry

Forex market geometry represents a procedure where the traders analyze geometric shapes, from lines to angles, patterns, waves, the distance between price levels to predict the trend, find the best setup to exist, or enter the trade. The most commonly used method is Elliott’s theory that analyzes waves.

Calculating Market Geometry using Ranges

For calculating market geometry, a range is first required. For this, some consolidation of earlier data will be required. After this, the swings around a particular point in the chart will be monitored to make Forex trading decisions like selling and purchasing Forex. The EUR/USD currency pair is widely used in Forex trading, and the daily Forex chart can be used for understanding the principles.

Future prices calculated using geometry

For analysis of market geometry, a starting point should be chosen, which is at the initial part of the consolidation area. Usually, it is a point where price stabilizes after a steep drop. Then a horizontal line should be drawn passing through the starting point. This line is used for making decisions after analysis of the market geometry. When compared to the starting point’s value, the amplitude of the lowest or highest point is then measured. The point which is furthest from the starting point is the amplitude for further analysis.
angle analysis on chart

Predicting the future

The amplitude of the market geometry can help decide when the opposite swing will take place and how it will look. Usually, after some time, the market returns to the same levels as the starting point. After this, it is possible to define the inner levels for determining the entire range and trading in the future. Pricing-related decisions should be taken only after confirming the amplitude. It is also possible to set up the market geometry using the amplitude information, which has been confirmed following the guidelines listed below.
forex market geometry ideas

The amplitude spike distance can protect it from the starting point and divide the channel into different parts based on the starting point’s value. If the price falls on the upper half of this channel, there is a bearish bias since the market will be attracted to the pivot level. On the other hand, if the price falls on the lower price range in the channel, the market bias is bullish.

Fibonacci retracement tool can be used to find the 61.8%, 50%, and 38.2% levels for each of the channels. Depending on what the price is, these points become the entry point for short and long trades. When the price is at the upper half of the channel, the geometry trading recommends that the trader shorts at these levels. He should take profit when prices reach the pivotal level. Conversely, when prices are on the lower side channel, the trader should buy at Fibonacci levels and profit at the defined pivotal level.

See one of the practical examples of how to draw lines, and make a chart geometry analysis video:


Making profits

Though this approach appears simple, it is incredibly profitable for the Forex trader since the Forex market is still following the same pattern. The stop loss should be defined at the top and bottom of the range to complete the market geometry setup. While the ratio of risk to reward is not very impressive, it can be extremely profitable for the trader if the range remains the same. At some point, the market range will be broken, and the pricing will hit the stop loss, yet the trader has already made so much profit that the loss is not significant.

Conclusion

Overall profits are the main goal while trading in the Forex and other financial markets. Most traders find it difficult, and it is usually challenging to implement market geometry. The trader should take a long-term view; to remain profitable, one trade is not relevant in the long term. Traders who will make profits from winning trades will also lose money, yet the account amount should increase. It is essential to understand the psychology of the market and how it affects the trader’s profit. Market geometry helps to ensure that the trader is disciplined, focuses on technical matters.

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