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- JackintheBox replied Aug 8, 2011
Thanks ForexCube for sharing your thoughts. I have to admit that I exaggerate my examples, yes but I neede to do this so it's clear what I meant. I'm just studying different turning points/possibilies and their some hints but I have to learn more a ...
Box Scalping
- JackintheBox replied Aug 8, 2011
Hi The7, no of course you are right. You cannot avoid losts but you can change parameter to tight SL and BIG TP still not gaining anything because of changing in chances. The C/R ratio on a trade say nothing about the outcome (eg. 30 TP / 10 SL 3:1) ...
Bread and Butter Trades
- JackintheBox replied Aug 8, 2011
As most trading systems here: The key for success is the selection of the trade. The system alone mechanical doesn't work well. Yes you get profit if you trade at least half a year but you need additional filters. Look at Danyjoe Pic last post. See ...
Bread and Butter Trades
- JackintheBox replied Aug 8, 2011
Hi esquire, sorry but I didn't test it back last week but I tested it back now til 2011/01/11 here are the results: (1 hour trading, may be in real slightly better but not much because I used 1 hour candles but the tendency is clear) You should ...
Bread and Butter Trades
- JackintheBox replied Aug 7, 2011
Ok, that's exactly what I mean. If you look at my Boxes, they are different to yours because I use mechanical entrys (higher Lows, Lower Highs). You use additional stuff to draw boxes and that's the difficulty and this can no one tell you where to ...
Box Scalping
- JackintheBox replied Aug 7, 2011
Hi Ibuks, thanks for sharing. Tested it a bit and of course last week was bad because of these crazy moves up and down but under "normal" marketconditions the system really works out. I set a SL of 30 pips and 10 pips TP, quite good but as I said ...
Bread and Butter Trades
- JackintheBox replied Aug 7, 2011
Look at the chart then you see what I mean Made a little mistake: not -10 pips on the first 3 positions but -5 to -6 pips. Anyway I think the problem I mentioned is clear .
Box Scalping
- JackintheBox replied Aug 7, 2011
Another thing: If "box" drawing aiming for trend reversal than there's a very easy tactic: Just enter the market in the next candle (1 minute/5 minute) when this candle moves against the current trend a least 10 pips and set the SL on the high/low ...
Box Scalping
- JackintheBox replied Aug 7, 2011
It's nice of you to show that all BUT the problem still remains (and that could be the rating only 4 stars): WHERE do you draw the boxes ? Of course there "possible" turning points but there are moves where market fakes a lot (like last week ...
Box Scalping
- JackintheBox replied Aug 5, 2011
Interesting strategy, Forexcube, thanks. I have problems with the "fulfilled" Part. I would draw much more boxes than you so I don't know when to draw. May be you can explain it ? Have a nice weekend ! Jack
Box Scalping
- JackintheBox replied Aug 4, 2011
as i know the market: train is leaving north. go in 10 pip SL, enjoy the ride, whyever who cares.
EURUSD
- JackintheBox replied Aug 4, 2011
it'S just me wondering wtf is wrong with the market ? Look this trading, easy as hell like in trading books. This cannot be true

EURUSD
- JackintheBox replied Aug 4, 2011
Why ? Candlestick formation 5 minute told : Sell. And ? It worked out perfect (again) . Chinese new "chartists" play with billions of dollars (doesn't matter because it all wothless money). Train leaving south
Don't expect a bounce and don't ...EURUSD
- JackintheBox replied Aug 4, 2011
IFR MARKETS: "Fund Euro sales hit, EUR/CHF eases also" (10:44) "Euro Zone debt remains..." Really ? Well you are too slow with your news. Please turn the news or talk to your market manipulator or the burning kids so you can avoid the delays on your ...
EURUSD
- JackintheBox replied Aug 4, 2011
Train is leaving north, whyever just buy. Enjoy your easy pips. Candlestickpatterns work perfect, foolish market, not forex. I'm wondering when it changes again, should go on vacation for 2 weeks. @all: Easy makin' pips, right ? Yes because it's a ...
EURUSD
- JackintheBox replied Aug 4, 2011
WTF... what the hell is going on in the market ?? First pushing up then heavily down, what next ? Makes no sense at all. I don't get it anymore. Muppets earn a lot right now, easy as hell me breakeven. Professionals seems to be on vacation ...
EURUSD
- JackintheBox replied Aug 3, 2011
Ok, first attack thrown back... only technicals... let's see if they can resist huge pressure.
EURUSD