Boot Camp Lecture: Liquidity Series Part 3
Introduction
- Discussion on wrapping up liquidity series in the boot camp
- Mention of future topics: Fair Value Gap, Order Block, and Equilibrium Series
- Aim: Building foundation for trading strategies
Overview of Liquidity
- Understanding liquidity in trading:
- Day 1: What it is and why to use it
- Day 2: How it works on charts (e.g., high gets taken out, price direction changes)
- Today’s Focus: Spotting liquidity on charts, using it for potential trades
Key Concepts
- Liquidity as a Non-Strategy Component: Liquidity is a tool within a strategy, not a complete strategy.
Why Use Liquidity?
- Market makers use liquidity to fill orders (many entering/exiting market)
- Without liquidity, market movement is erratic
Identifying Liquidity
- Look for prominent highs and lows as liquidity points
- Varies by timeframe
- Prominent highs/lows are easy to spot on charts
Liquidity in Action
- Example with S&P 500:
- Highs and lows mark where orders are filled and where the market may change direction
- Use of liquidity sweeps to predict market movement
Using Liquidity for Trades
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Entries:
- Wait for liquidity points to get hit
- Look for confirmation (e.g., break of structure)
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Take Profits:
- Liquidity acts as a magnet, indicating where price will go
- Use highs/lows targeted by market makers for exits
Practical Examples
- Liquidity sweeps on various timeframes (e.g., daily, four-hour, one-hour)
- Use of order blocks and imbalances for entry and exit points
Homework
- Find five examples of liquidity sweeps on chosen pairs and timeframes
- Analyze price action for confidence in trades (break of structure, imbalances)
Conclusion
- Understanding liquidity requires practice and observation
- Watch related videos for better comprehension
- Homework involves identifying sweeps and understanding their impact on price direction
This session emphasizes the importance of understanding liquidity in trading and how it can be used to inform strategic decisions.