Market Theory & Cycles
Read the market like the pros — Wyckoff accumulation and distribution, Elliott waves, cycles, and the psychology behind them.
5 steps · advanced
- 1AdvancedThe Wyckoff Method: Reading Accumulation and DistributionThe Wyckoff method maps the market into phases — accumulation, markup, distribution, markdown — to read what large players are doing. Here's the framework.
- 2AdvancedElliott Wave Theory Explained (and Its Limits)Elliott Wave theory says markets move in repeating wave patterns driven by crowd psychology. Here's the structure — impulse and corrective waves — and why it's so hard to use.
- 3IntermediateCrypto Market Cycles ExplainedA plain-English look at how crypto markets tend to move through bull and bear phases, why a roughly four-year rhythm appears, and why timing remains uncertain.
- 4AdvancedPrice Action Trading: Reading the Market Without IndicatorsPrice action is the foundation of technical analysis — reading raw candles and market structure instead of lagging indicators. Here's how it works.
- 5AdvancedRisk Management in CryptoPractical risk-management habits for crypto investors, including position sizing, diversification, avoiding leverage traps, and setting rules before emotion takes over.
Test what you learned
A quick 5-question quiz on the Market Theory & Cycles path. Score 4+ to pass.
1. In the Wyckoff method, what tends to happen during the 'accumulation' phase?
2. How does Elliott Wave theory describe a trend's structure?
3. What is the most honest criticism of Elliott Wave theory?
4. What drives the repeating phases in market cycles and these theories?
5. How should these market-theory tools be used in practice?
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