John Whitmore
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John Whitmore started the discussion Day Trading, Game Planning & Counter Trend Trading / 5-19-25 in the forum Stocks Coaching 8 months ago
Day Trading, Game Planning & Counter Trend Trading / 5-19-25
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Day trading strategies and psychology – Successful day trading requires discipline and structure. A proper mindset means staying at your trading station during the entire session, monitoring positions consistently on 5-10 minute timeframes, and making decisions based on immediate price action. The psychology involves accepting…
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John Whitmore started the discussion 5-16-25 / Game Plan in the forum Game Plan Meeting 8 months ago
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Custom software scripts and platform updates for thinkorswim, TradingView, and TradeStation are being expanded to enhance trading efficiency. A library of 51 existing custom scripts has been imported from the previous Top Trading Pros portal, with plans to add numerous new ones throughout the coming year. The development team…
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John Whitmore started the discussion 5-15-25 / Game Plan in the forum Game Plan Meeting 8 months ago
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PPI data release and market impact – The Producer Price Index (PPI) data release represents a significant market-moving event alongside other economic indicators being released. These numbers often trigger immediate volatility in day trading sessions, requiring traders to implement proper risk management protocols, including…
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John Whitmore started the discussion 5-14-25 / Game Plan in the forum Game Plan Meeting 8 months ago
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Inverted head and shoulders patterns are showing remarkable follow-through across dozens of stocks in the current market environment. This technical formation—characterized by a lower low (head) flanked by two higher lows (shoulders)—has been triggering powerful upside moves once prices break above the pattern’s neckline. The…
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John Whitmore started the discussion 5-13-25 / Game Plan in the forum Game Plan Meeting 8 months ago
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CPI data release impacting market direction is providing a significant catalyst for market movement, with inflation numbers driving an initial spike to the upside. This economic data is critical as it will heavily influence whether the market continues its rally or faces a decline. The reaction shows investors initially…
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John Whitmore started the discussion 5-12-25 / Game Plan in the forum Game Plan Meeting 8 months ago
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China-US Trade Agreement negotiations in Geneva delivered breakthrough results over the weekend, leading to a substantial market rally. The deal is expected to reduce tariffs on Chinese goods to 30%, down significantly from the previously threatened 45% level, while China will implement 10% tariffs in the opposite direction.…
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John Whitmore started the discussion Diagonal Spread Mechanics & Management / 5-13-25 in the forum Options Coaching 8 months ago
Diagonal Spread Mechanics & Management / 5-13-25
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Market analysis with recent rally and upgraded outlook – Markets demonstrated significant strength over the past two trading sessions, prompting an upgrade in outlook from B-minus to B/B-plus. The S&P 500 produced a massive gap day followed by encouraging candles, holding above key technical levels. The 20-day moving average shows…
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John Whitmore started the discussion 5-15-25 / Trade Review in the forum Trade Review Session 8 months ago
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This content features an in-depth trading analysis session focusing primarily on Nvidia stock performance, with additional examination of market trends, sector rotation, and specific stocks like UAL and HIMS. The discussion explores technical analysis concepts including price levels, moving averages, chart patterns (cups, handles,…
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John Whitmore started the discussion Minimum Viable Criteria & Stacking Order Flow / 5-12-25 in the forum Stocks Coaching 8 months ago
Minimum Viable Criteria & Stacking Order Flow / 5-12-25
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Trading setups with a focus on mechanical trades and inside day patterns: Successful trading doesn’t require mastering numerous setups across countless stocks. Instead, focusing on specific setups that personally work well—such as mechanical trades and inside day patterns—can simplify trading decisions and improve results. This…
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John Whitmore started the discussion 5-9-25 / Game Plan in the forum Game Plan Meeting 8 months ago
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Market pull-back at the end of a five-week rally signals potential short-term exhaustion after Thursday’s session closed below the opening price with increased volume on the reversal. The SPY barely broke through previous resistance before experiencing a notable reversal, forming what technical analysts call a “2B pattern” where…
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