Trade Examples
Learn how to apply trading frameworks in real market conditions. Each example below is a complete walk-through of an actual trade setup, covering the thought process from market context through entry, management, and exit.
These are not cherry-picked winners shown in hindsight. They are educational breakdowns that teach you how to think about setups, not just what happened.
What Each Example Covers
Every trade example follows the same structured format:
- Context - What was happening in the market and why we were watching this asset
- Setup Identification - What pattern or signal appeared and how we recognized it
- Entry Logic - Step-by-step reasoning for when and where to enter
- Risk Management - Stop loss placement, position sizing, and profit targets
- Trade Management - How the trade was managed from entry to exit
- Outcome and Lessons - What happened and what we can learn from it
Available Trade Examples
Wyckoff and Volume Analysis
| # | Trade | Asset | Framework | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wyckoff Spring on Bitcoin | BTC/USD | Wyckoff Accumulation | 2.2R Winner |
| 6 | VSA Stopping Volume on Crude Oil | WTI Crude | Volume Spread Analysis | 1.73R Winner |
ICT and Smart Money Concepts
| # | Trade | Asset | Framework | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | ICT Order Block Entry on EUR/USD | EUR/USD | ICT Smart Money | 2.8R Winner |
Technical Analysis
| # | Trade | Asset | Framework | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | SMA Crossover Strategy on Apple | AAPL | Moving Average Crossover | 1.38R Winner |
| 4 | RSI Bullish Divergence on SPY | SPY | Oscillator Divergence | 1.66R Winner |
Supply and Demand
| # | Trade | Asset | Framework | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Supply and Demand Zone on Gold | XAU/USD | Supply and Demand Zones | 2.25R Winner |
How to Use These Examples
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Read the relevant academy lesson first. Each trade example references the framework it uses. Understanding the framework makes the trade logic clear.
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Follow along on a chart. Open the asset on TradingView or your charting platform and navigate to the date range. Seeing the actual candles alongside the analysis deepens your understanding.
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Focus on the process, not the outcome. These trades happened to be winners. The process would be the same even if the trade lost. Good process plus risk management equals long-term profitability.
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Practice identifying similar setups. After reading an example, scroll through historical charts and try to find similar patterns. Paper trade them before risking real capital.