Support and Resistance That Actually Works
19 February 2026

Too many lines create confusion. Use zones based on clear price reaction and volume.
How to Mark Zones
Start from higher timeframe, then refine on lower timeframe only when needed.
Practical Rule
If price touches a zone too many times, expect weaker reactions and potential breakout.
Market Context Before Execution
Always start by identifying whether the market is trending, range-bound, or highly volatile. The same setup behaves differently in each condition. A trending day rewards continuation entries, while a choppy day punishes late breakouts.
Step-by-Step Execution Framework
- Mark critical higher-timeframe levels from daily and hourly charts.
- Create two scenarios: bullish continuation and bearish rejection.
- Decide exact entry trigger, invalidation point, and profit target before execution.
- Size position according to fixed risk, not confidence level.
Risk Management Rules
Cap risk per trade and cap total daily loss. If your daily stop is hit, stop trading. This single rule protects capital from emotional revenge trading and keeps your strategy statistically valid over a large sample size.
Post-Trade Review Checklist
- Did the trade match your written setup?
- Was your stop-loss respected without adjustment?
- Did you exit according to plan or emotion?
- What one process improvement can you apply tomorrow?
Use these review notes to improve process quality. Strong process compounds faster than random high-risk wins.
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