FX.co ★ Ethereum: simple tips for novice investors on July 17. Analysis of yesterday trades in crypto market

Tips for trading ETH

Although Ether did not decline markedly after a fall in Bitcoin, it sank after another unsuccessful attempt to reach the annual high. Investors are concerned whether it will able able to rise to its highs without a steep downward correction. The new driver will now be only the official approval by the SEC of applications for the creation of a spot ETF for Bitcoin from BlackRock and other large investment companies. Applications were submitted last week after being rejected and sent for revision by the SEC. Ether could start a correction before that. I am going to make trading decisions today according to scenario No. 1 as I expect a surge in market volatility.

Buy signal

Scenario No.1: you can buy ETH today when the price reaches 1,936 (the green line on the chart) with the prospect of a rise to 1,961 (thicker green line on the chart). At 1,961, I recommend closing long positions and opening short ones in the opposite direction. Ether is likely to advance amid the start of a bull market. Important! Before buying, make sure that the MACD indicator is above the zero mark and it has just started to climb from it.

Scenario No.2: you can also go long today in the case of two consecutive tests of 1,927 at a time when the MACD indicator will be in the oversold area. This will limit the downward potential of the trading instrument and could lead to a market reversal. It may advance to the levels of 1,936 and 1,961.

Sell signal

Scenario No. 1: it is possible to sell Ether today only if the price touches 1927 (the red line on the chart), which may lead to a rapid decline. The key level is located at 1,904 where I recommend exiting sales as well as opening long positions in the opposite direction. The pressure on Ether will increase if there are no buyers at daily lows. Important! Before selling, make sure that the MACD indicator is below the zero mark and it has just started to dip from it.

Scenario No. 2: you can also sell ETH today in the case of two consecutive tests of 1,936 at a time when the MACD indicator will be in the overbought area. This will limit the upward potential of the trading instrument and lead to a market reversal. The instrument is projected to slide to the levels of 1,927 and 1,904.

What's on chart:

The thin green line is the entry point where you can buy a trading instrument;

The thick green line is the estimated price where you can place a Take Profit order or lock in profits manually as ETH is unlikely to rise above this level;

The thin red line is the entry point where you can sell the trading instrument ;

The thick red line is the estimated price where you can place a Take Profit order or lock in profits manually as the price is unlikely to decline below this level;

The MACD indicator. When entering the market, it is important to pay attention to overbought and oversold zones.

Important. Novice traders need to make very careful decisions when entering the market. Before the release of important fundamental reports, it is better to stay out of the market to avoid losses due to sharp fluctuations in the exchange rate. If you decide to trade during the news release, always place Stop Loss orders to minimize losses. Without placing Stop Loss orders, you can lose the entire deposit very quickly, especially if you do not use money management but trade in large volumes. Remember that for successful trading it is necessary to have a clear trading plan, following the example of the one I presented above. Relying on spontaneous trading decisions based on the current market situation is a losing strategy for an intraday trader.