Refining Your Trading Method with Order Flow

"Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away." - Antoine de Saint-Exupéry This quote sums up what I want to talk about today. Until now, I've only discussed order flow as something new you should start using, something you should begin with. But for someone who already got a solid trading method in place. A method that WORKS. Changing and seeking the next big thing or adding more complexity to your approach is not a good idea. You see, when you've already got a solid trading method in place, order flow can act as a powerful complement – a tool to confirm your setups, optimize your timing, and adapt to changing market conditions. Think of it like adding a turbocharger to an already fast car. You're not starting from scratch - you're just making what you have even better. So, how exactly can order flow help you fine-tune your trading? Let me give you a quick rundown: - Confirmation: Order flow can provide valuable confirmation for your trade setups. If your method tells you to buy, but the order flow is showing heavy selling pressure, it might be a sign to hold off. Conversely, if your setup and the order flow are in alignment, it can give you an extra boost of confidence. - Timing: Even the best trade setups don't always work out if the timing is off. By watching the order flow, you can get a sense of when the market is truly ready to move in your favor. This can help you avoid getting in too early or too late. - Risk Management: Order flow can give you a clearer picture of where to place your stops and how to manage your trade once you're in. If you see the order flow shifting against you, it might be time to tighten up your stop or even consider exiting the trade. - Adaptation: Markets are always evolving, and what worked yesterday might not work today. By keeping an eye on the order flow, you can adapt your approach to changing market conditions. If you see a new pattern emerging, you can adjust your method accordingly. Now, I could go on and on about the nitty-gritty details of how to use order flow for trade confirmation (and I do, in this old-but-gold video from 9 years ago - check it out here if you want the full scoop: 👉 [LINK](. But the main takeaway is this: order flow is a tool that can enhance and improve almost any trading method. Sometimes it is not about replacing what you already know - it's about making it even better. Keep trading smart, Peter Jigsaw Trading & Journalytix P.S. CHECK OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL - Here is a bold claim: we offer way more value in our FREE YouTube videos than these gurus charge for workshops! You can absolutely go from trading newbie to a knowledgeable trader solely from the FREE trading knowledge we put there. [Visit our Youtube channel]( and discover a goldmine of trading knowledge. Copyright © 2024 Jigsaw Trading, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at www.jigsawtrading.com or www.journalytix.me Our mailing address is: Jigsaw Trading Room 1203, 12/4, Tower 3, China Hong Kong City 33 Canton Road, Tsim Sha TsuiKowloon Hong Kong [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](.