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Not Forcing” in Trading: Lessons from Alan Watts“Not Forcing” in Trading: Lessons from Alan Watts Alan Watts, the renowned philosopher, often spoke about the art of “not forcing” and going with the flow of life. This principle applies not only to personal growth but also to trading. Here’s how his teachings can help you master the mental side of trading: 1. Let Go of Control Alan Watts famously said: “Muddy water is best cleared by leaving it alone.” In trading, this means avoiding the urge to control every market movement. The market moves independently of your will. When you stop forcing trades and chasing setups, clarity emerges. Trust your strategy, and allow the market to reveal its opportunities. 2. Flow with the Market Watts often emphasized the concept of “wu wei”—effortless action or aligning with the natural flow. In trading, this translates to moving with the market rather than fighting it. Forcing trades out of impatience or frustration is like swimming against the current; it drains your energy and often leads to losses. Instead, adapt to the rhythm of the market. Wait for high-probability setups that align with your strategy and execute with ease. 3. Detachment from Outcome Watts believed that happiness comes when we let go of attachment to specific outcomes. In trading, obsessing over wins or losses leads to emotional decisions. By detaching yourself from the results of individual trades, you can focus on the process. A trade that follows your plan is a success, regardless of the outcome. 4. Patience and Presence Watts taught the importance of living in the present moment. Similarly, trading requires patience and presence. Don’t rush to anticipate the future or dwell on the past. Every moment in the market is unique—focus on what’s happening now instead of forcing trades based on assumptions. Key Takeaway Alan Watts reminds us that success comes when we stop forcing and start flowing. In trading: • Let go of the need to be right. Focus on your edge. • Align with the market. Trade only when the conditions are right. • Be patient. The best opportunities come naturally, not through force. As Watts said: “The art of living… is neither careless drifting on the one hand nor fearful clinging to the past on the other. It consists in being sensitive to each moment.” Apply this wisdom to trading, and let the market come to you. What do you think? How do you apply the principle of “not forcing” in your trading? Let’s discuss below!
CME_MINI:NQ1!
by efmarquez4
2
Kava Heavy Bearmarket- This analysis is presented as a tutorial. Some of you may already be familiar with MACD, but for those who aren’t, I’m happy to guide you through it. - Today, I’d like to share some insights on how to determine whether a token is still in a bear market or if it's on the verge of changing direction. - As always everything is noted in the graphic, so lets go : 1 . First, focus on the orange line, which is the most crucial one, sitting around $1.20. Did you notice that in 2020, Kava bounced off this line? Back then, it served as strong support. Now, take note that Kava was rejected twice in 2023 and 2024 at this exact same price level, this support just turned as a strong resistance. 2. Take a look at the MACD indicator Lines. During Kava's bull market in 2020, the MACD was consistently moving in the positive zone (bullmarket green area). After Kava's crash, observe how Kava have been repeatedly rejected at this exact middle line and continued to evolve in a negative zone (bearmarket red area). 3. Finally, take a closer look at the "hammer Emoji" and the bearish trendline. You will observe that everything is interconnected. At times, Kava gets "hammered" at the $1.20 level along the middle line, while at other times, it encounters resistance on its bearish trendline. None of this is coincidental. Conclusion : - Kava remains is still in a heavy bear market. As a relatively young token, it's difficult to analyze long-term historical data. However, with time, extending the timeframe to 1 or 3 months can help reduce noise and potentially detect a bullish reversal. - Kava's key level is $1.20. When it stays below this, it's better to step back, touch some grass, and wait for a breakout before considering any long positions. - If you’re looking to trade profitably, always go with the flow. Don’t try to long something that’s trending downward or short something that's rising. It’s simply a matter of logic. Happy Tr4Ding !
KRAKEN:KAVAUSD
by thecryer
USDJPY Sellers In Panic! BUY! My dear friends, Please, find my technical outlook for USDJPY below: The price is coiling around a solid key level - 151.53 Bias - Bullish Technical Indicators: Pivot Points Low anticipates a potential price reversal. Super trend shows a clear buy, giving a perfect indicators' convergence. Goal - 152.80 Safe Stop Loss - 150.68 About Used Indicators: The pivot point itself is simply the average of the high, low and closing prices from the previous trading day. ——————————— WISH YOU ALL LUCK
Long
by AnabelSignals
3
NZDUSD A Fall Expected! SELL! My dear friends, My technical analysis for NZDUSD is below: The market is trading on 0.5888 pivot level. Bias - Bearish Technical Indicators: Both Super Trend & Pivot HL indicate a highly probable Bearish continuation. Target - 0.5850 Recommended Stop Loss - 0.5909 About Used Indicators: A pivot point is a technical analysis indicator, or calculations, used to determine the overall trend of the market over different time frames. ——————————— WISH YOU ALL LUCK
Short
by AnabelSignals
1
GBPCAD Will Collapse! SELL! My dear followers, I analysed this chart on GBPCAD and concluded the following: The market is trading on 1.7793 pivot level. Bias - Bearish Technical Indicators: Both Super Trend & Pivot HL indicate a highly probable Bearish continuation. Target - 1.7661 About Used Indicators: A super-trend indicator is plotted on either above or below the closing price to signal a buy or sell. The indicator changes color, based on whether or not you should be buying. If the super-trend indicator moves below the closing price, the indicator turns green, and it signals an entry point or points to buy. ——————————— WISH YOU ALL LUCK
Short
by AnabelSignals
1
AUDNZD Will Explode! BUY! My dear subscribers, AUDNZD looks like it will make a good move, and here are the details: The market is trading on 1.1000 pivot level. Bias - Bullish My Stop Loss - 1.0974 Technical Indicators: Both Super Trend & Pivot HL indicate a highly probable Bullish continuation. Target - 1.1050 About Used Indicators: The average true range (ATR) plays an important role in 'Supertrend' as the indicator uses ATR to calculate its value. The ATR indicator signals the degree of price volatility. ——————————— WISH YOU ALL LUCK
Long
by AnabelSignals
1
CADCHF The Target Is UP! BUY! My dear followers, This is my opinion on the CADCHF next move: The asset is approaching an important pivot point 0.6273 Bias - Bullish Safe Stop Loss - 0.6249 Technical Indicators: Supper Trend generates a clear short signal while Pivot Point HL is currently determining the overall Bearish trend of the market. Goal - 0.6318 About Used Indicators: For more efficient signals, super-trend is used in combination with other indicators like Pivot Points. ——————————— WISH YOU ALL LUCK
Long
by AnabelSignals
1
Are You Trading the Right Zones?Understanding key areas like demand zones, liquidity grabs, and volume profile levels is crucial for consistent success in trading. Here's how I approach them: 1️⃣ Liquidity Grabs: I wait for the market to grab liquidity from obvious levels. Why? It’s often a signal of institutional players stepping in. 2️⃣ Demand and Supply Zones: These zones are where price historically reverses. Identifying them helps me anticipate high-probability setups. 3️⃣ Volume Profile Insights: Volume tells a story! Zones with strong volume usually act as magnets, drawing price back for a reaction. 🔑 Pro Tip: Patience is key. Wait for confirmation at these levels instead of rushing into a trade. 💬 Let me know—what tools do you use to identify your trade zones?
by Safaric
Gold Price Analysis November 28Gold is trading near the resistance zone of 2650, this zone becomes the key zone for today's trading day. If before the US session, gold cannot break this zone, the gold trend will continue to fall to important support zones. Pay attention to the support zones of 2638, 2621-2613, 2605 to have the best trading strategies when the price falls to that zone. In the opposite direction, the 2650 zone is broken, gold will return to the uptrend. If gold closes the daily candle above 2658, it is determined that gold is ready to return to the uptrend and head to 2700 soon. Wish you successful trading.
OANDA:XAUUSD
by TVS-Trader
DXY Is Bearish! Sell! Take a look at our analysis for DXY. Time Frame: 1D Current Trend: Bearish Sentiment: Overbought (based on 7-period RSI) Forecast: Bearish The market is approaching a significant resistance area 106.269. Due to the fact that we see a positive bearish reaction from the underlined area, I strongly believe that sellers will manage to push the price all the way down to 104.187 level. P.S The term oversold refers to a condition where an asset has traded lower in price and has the potential for a price bounce. Overbought refers to market scenarios where the instrument is traded considerably higher than its fair value. Overvaluation is caused by market sentiments when there is positive news. Like and subscribe and comment my ideas if you enjoy them!
TVC:DXYShort
by SignalProvider
1
GOLD Is Very Bearish! Short! Please, check our technical outlook for GOLD. Time Frame: 4h Current Trend: Bearish Sentiment: Overbought (based on 7-period RSI) Forecast: Bearish The market is on a crucial zone of supply 2,647.747. The above-mentioned technicals clearly indicate the dominance of sellers on the market. I recommend shorting the instrument, aiming at 2,604.970 level. P.S We determine oversold/overbought condition with RSI indicator. When it drops below 30 - the market is considered to be oversold. When it bounces above 70 - the market is considered to be overbought. Like and subscribe and comment my ideas if you enjoy them!
OANDA:XAUUSDShort
by SignalProvider
1
NZDCHF Is Going Down! Sell! Here is our detailed technical review for NZDCHF. Time Frame: 2h Current Trend: Bearish Sentiment: Overbought (based on 7-period RSI) Forecast: Bearish The price is testing a key resistance 0.520. Taking into consideration the current market trend & overbought RSI, chances will be high to see a bearish movement to the downside at least to 0.519 level. P.S Overbought describes a period of time where there has been a significant and consistent upward move in price over a period of time without much pullback. Like and subscribe and comment my ideas if you enjoy them!
Short
by SignalProvider
2
GBPAUD Will Fall! Short! Take a look at our analysis for GBPAUD. Time Frame: 6h Current Trend: Bearish Sentiment: Overbought (based on 7-period RSI) Forecast: Bearish The market is trading around a solid horizontal structure 1.948. The above observations make me that the market will inevitably achieve 1.937 level. P.S Please, note that an oversold/overbought condition can last for a long time, and therefore being oversold/overbought doesn't mean a price rally will come soon, or at all. Like and subscribe and comment my ideas if you enjoy them!
Short
by SignalProvider
1
EURUSD Will Go Up! Long! Take a look at our analysis for EURUSD. Time Frame: 2h Current Trend: Bullish Sentiment: Oversold (based on 7-period RSI) Forecast: Bullish The market is approaching a significant support area 1.048. The underlined horizontal cluster clearly indicates a highly probable bullish movement with target 1.053 level. P.S Overbought describes a period of time where there has been a significant and consistent upward move in price over a period of time without much pullback. Like and subscribe and comment my ideas if you enjoy them!
Long
by SignalProvider
1