Bear Market Rallies are a common phenomenon during the Bear Market and usually have multiple selling climaxes and declining volume on the rallies.
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Now, I am going to dive into different charts to show you the confluence of what I am saying.
First up, $VIX 👑
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💡 Look for divergence when #VIX makes a lower low, #stocks should make a higher high and when it does not happen, we can anticipate a turn in the markets.
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💡 Indicies Divergence
Monitor Three Major Indices: #DOW#NASDAQ#SPY and look for divergence, all three indices should follow each other and make higher highs and lower lows in tandem. When it does not happen, we can anticipate a turn in the markets.
While ICT Concepts overcomplicate trading with repackaged basics that lead to confusion, the Stoic Trader Protocol (STP) focuses on mastering the essentials.
Here’s how STP works: 🧵👇
2/ ICT Concepts: A Maze of Confusion
ICT often teaches flashy methods wrapped in complex jargon.
🌀 Overloading with “concepts” ≠ actionable clarity.
📉 Most traders end up chasing shadows, losing their edge.
ICT sells complexity. STP thrives on simplicity.
3/ STP (Stoic Trader Protocol) strips trading to its core:
✅ Daily Plan – Define your goals.
✅ Environment – Recognize market conditions.
✅ Setup – Identify high-probability setups.
✅ Execution – Precise and methodical.
✅ Management – Stick to the plan, maximize profits.