We at Axe Trader understand that there is no one prop trading strategy for success when trading in the markets. To this end, we have created this article to educate our traders on the different trading styles, strategies and techniques they may employ to dominate the markets.
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At Axe Trader, we support many a prop trading strategy that cater to different trading styles and preferences and some of them include:
Scalping: This prop trading strategy involves making several trades throughout the day with the aim to capture small price changes. Axe Trader permits forex scalping strategies, allowing traders to take advantage of these quick market movements. Scalping usually involves traders actively monitoring the markets and exiting when the markets goes the other direction.
Swing Trading: Traders using this prop trading strategy aim to capture price swings over days or weeks. Swing trading is also supported at Axe Trader, giving traders the flexibility to manage their positions without the pressure of daily fluctuations. Traders employing this approach usually enter a trade and monitor price movement a few times during the week.
Algorithmic Trading: Many traders develop algorithms to automate their own prop trading strategy. Axe Trader welcomes algorithmic trading, enabling traders to execute trades based on predefined conditions without emotional bias.
Hedging: Hedging involves placing a bet on both upside and the downside for a particular asset at a given time. Trading opting for this strategy aims to profit regardless of which direction the market ends up moving in.
While we at Axe Trader ensure freedom to your traders, we do promote key trading concepts such as trading risk management and good trading plans. Never risk too much of your capital on one trade irrespective of high probabilistic the odds may seem to be in your favor. We implore traders to follow the trading style that fits their risk appetites. We, at Axe Trader, urge traders to develop their axe to dominate the markets!
The art of technical analysis has been developed extensively throughout the years and attempting to talk about them all would fill up several books. This article we will briefly talk about the four most important technical analysis techniques.
Candlestick Patterns: Majority of traders use candlesticks for their charts primarily because it enables them to use candlesticks patterns. There is a plethora of different candlesticks patterns which traders should familiarize themselves with such as the bullish and bearish engulfing candlesticks and the doji. These candlesticks indicate price momentum which can greatly enhance trading success rates.
Indicators: Several different indicators are available today for traders to use and it can get overwhelming. We often find that less is more! Focus on the tried and tested indicators such as the moving average convergence divergence indicator (MACD) which can help identify breakouts and reversals in the market.
Chart Patterns: Chart patterns are essentially the patterns formed by numerous candles together. Prominent chart patterns include the double top and the head and shoulders pattern. These patterns can often indicate the direction the market will move when combined with other forms of analysis.
Trend Analysis: Popular trading strategies involve following the trend. There is a popular adage among traders- ‘The trend is your friend’. There is much truth to this saying as trades that follow the trend of the market have significantly higher odds of success, especially when combined with chart patterns, candlestick patterns and the use of powerful indicators.
We, at Axe Trader, give the axe in the hands of all traders for them to perform exceedingly well in the markets. We aim to bring out the traders’ fullest profit potential by helping them develop their own personal prop trading strategy!
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