Ever entered a trade only to see price reverse and leave you hanging? đ€Šââïž Fakeouts are the silent killers of your profits, but not anymore! Here's the ULTIMATE FAKEOUTS CHEAT SHEET to spot traps and trade smarter. đâš
What is a Fakeout? đ€
A fakeout happens when price breaks key levels (support/resistance) only to reverse quickly, trapping traders. Big players (institutions) use this to hunt stop losses and grab liquidity (LQ). đ°
How to Spot Fakeouts Like a Pro đŻ
1ïžâŁ Understand Liquidity Zones (LQ):
Fakeouts often occur at key levels where liquidity is resting.
Liquidity = Stop Losses or Pending Orders near:
Previous highs/lows đ
Support & resistance zones
2ïžâŁ Fakeout Types (Identify These Patterns) đ
â Fake Rejection #1
Price breaks a level aggressively but fails to hold.
Look for:
Sharp rejection (candles close back within range).
Volume dropping near the breakout.
â Fake Rejection #2
Second attempt to break the same level fails again.
Key Tip: Double rejection signals trend reversal or continuation.
3ïžâŁ Common Fakeout Scenarios (Examples for You!) đ
Uptrend Fakeout đŒ:
Price breaks above resistance but reverses.
Why? Big players grab liquidity above highs before dumping price.
Downtrend Fakeout đœ:
Price sweeps below support but bounces back strongly.
Pro Move: Enter on confirmation of reversal with a tight stop.
4ïžâŁ How to Avoid Falling for Fakeouts đ«
Donât Chase Breakouts: Wait for candle closes and confirmation.
Watch Volume: Breakouts with low volume = high fakeout risk.
Use Multiple Timeframes: Fakeouts on lower timeframes look like noise on higher timeframes.
Look for Retests: Real breakouts often retest the level before continuing.
5ïžâŁ Smart Trader Tips to Beat Fakeouts đ§ đĄ
Set Stop Losses Wisely: Place SLs below support or above resistance to avoid traps.
Trade Fakeouts (Pro Strategy):
Wait for rejection â Enter trade in the opposite direction.
Be Patient: Donât jump in; wait for confirmation. Let the fakeout play out.
Key Takeaways đ
Fakeouts = Liquidity Traps set by smart money.
Recognize Fake Rejection #1 and #2 for high-probability trades.
Use volume + multiple timeframe analysis to filter real moves from traps.
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