Part 5 Terminology Glossary Flashcards
Selling Pressure
Indicates downward pressure on prices caused by increased selling activity.
Setup
A predefined condition or criteria used to identify potential trade opportunities.
Shaved Body
A price bar with a very small body relative to its high and low, indicating indecision or equilibrium between buyers and sellers.
Short
A trading position that benefits from a decrease in price.
Signal Bar
A price bar that triggers a trading signal based on predefined criteria or trading strategy.
Smaller Time Frame (STF)
A shorter-term perspective on price action, typically referring to charts with shorter time intervals.
Small Pullback Bear Trend
A minor retracement in a bearish trend, often seen as a selling opportunity.
Small Pullback Bull Trend
A minor retracement in a bullish trend, often seen as a buying opportunity.
Smart Traders
Experienced and knowledgeable traders who make informed trading decisions based on market analysis and risk management.
Spike and Channel
A price pattern characterised by a sharp spike followed by a period of consolidation within a channel.
Stair
A price pattern characterised by a series of steps or stages in price movement.
STF
Abbreviation for “smaller time frame.”
Strong Bulls and Bears
Market participants who exert significant influence on price movement due to their large trading positions or market dominance.
Success
The achievement of desired trading outcomes or profitability.
Surprise Bar
A price bar that catches traders off guard due to its unexpected size or direction.