Which Way Is The Market Going? The Two Things I Look For Before Every Trade

About this episode

The episode discusses how to determine market direction and the key factors to consider before entering a trade.

There's one question that will define whether you make money in any market — which way is it going? In this episode I walk through exactly how I think about market direction, the two things I look for before I ever consider entering a trade, and why this process has kept my strategy consistently profitable for over half a decade. This covers trending vs ranging markets, why most traders struggle in consolidation, how I define and use support and resistance as areas of reactivity, and how all of it ties into the Starlight strategy. If you're building your own system or trying to understand mine, this is foundational. Visual companion for this episode available on Patreon — link in bio. 🔗 linktree/road2forex This content is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Trading forex involves significant risk and is not suitable for everyone. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any trading decisions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Road 2 Forex

Topics covered

• market direction
• trading strategy
• support and resistance
• trending markets
• ranging markets
• forex trading

Keywords

• market direction
• trading strategy
• support and resistance
• forex trading
• trending markets
• ranging markets
• Starlight strategy

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