Pip Surgeon

Grateful for the opportunity to speak on Space yesterday

I had the privilege of discussing Oil Trading Fundamentals breaking down how the market works, key drivers like supply and demand, OPEC influence, and how traders can position themselves in such a highly active commodity market.

It was an engaging session with a vibrant audience, filled with insightful questions and realtime market discussions. Always a pleasure sharing knowledge and learning from others in the space.

Big thanks to the Bitget team for the invite and for providing a platform that empowers traders and encourages growth.

Looking forward to more impactful sessions ahead 🚀

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Get Locked In: Backtest and Study Price Action This Holiday Season

As 2024 winds down, it’s time to pause and prepare for a stronger trading journey in 2025. The holiday season is the perfect moment to reflect, refine, and recharge your trading strategy. Instead of simply waiting for the markets to reopen, use this period to lock in and work on your skills.

Here’s what you can do:

1. Backtest Your Charts

Go back to January 2024 and review the entire year's price movements. Analyze your chosen market(s) and note how price action unfolded:

How did key support and resistance levels hold or break?

What patterns consistently emerged, and how did they play out?

Which setups would have yielded profitable trades, and where did they fail?

By understanding historical price behavior, you’ll gain insights into market dynamics and sharpen your ability to spot opportunities in real time.

2. Study Price Action

Price action is the language of the market. Use this time to deeply study:

Candlestick patterns and their context within a trend.

Market structure (higher highs, lower lows, breakouts, and consolidations).

How news or events impacted the charts.

Make notes of specific setups that aligned with your strategy or ones you missed during live markets.

3. Identify Your Strengths and Weaknesses

What worked for you this year, and what didn’t? Were there moments of hesitation or overconfidence? Reflect on these and craft a game plan to avoid mistakes and double down on your strengths.

4. Plan Ahead for 2025

With the knowledge from backtesting and price action studies, set realistic goals for the new year.

Which strategies will you focus on?

How will you manage risk better?

What’s your plan for adapting to market conditions?

This isn’t just preparation; it’s positioning yourself for success.

Stay Disciplined, Stay Ready

Trading is a skill that demands continuous improvement. Locking in now ensures you step into 2025 not just ready to trade, but ready to win. The markets reward preparation and discipline—start now!

Let this holiday season be the foundation for your best trading year yet. Happy studying, and here’s to a prosperous 2025!