Technical Setup: Why I Entered

From a technical perspective, silver had a very strong breakout on the spot chart. To identify potential entry levels, I used Fibonacci retracement levels.

• Entry Point: The 38.2% retracement lined up cleanly with a past level of resistance that had turned into support. This confluence gave me confidence to take a long position.
• Initial Stop Loss: At first, I set my stop just below the 61.8% retracement, then adjusted it to just under the 50% retracement for tighter risk control.
• Momentum in My Favor: Almost immediately, price started moving higher. As silver pushed through resistance and formed new higher highs, I began trailing my stop upward to lock in gains while still giving the trade room to breathe.

This trailing stop approach means I’ll stay in the trade as long as the uptrend remains intact, but if price breaks down and fails to hold support, I’ll exit with profits.

Sentiment: Institutional Positioning

Beyond chart patterns, sentiment data has also been very supportive of silver. The latest Commitment of Traders (COT) report showed institutions buying aggressively:

• Adding long contracts
• Reducing short contracts

When institutional traders increase their exposure in this way, it’s often a strong sign of continued momentum.

Fundamentals: Macro Environment

Finally, the fundamentals provide the bigger-picture reason why silver (and gold) have been in demand.

• Sticky Inflation: Inflation remains elevated, reducing confidence in the U.S. dollar.
• Weak Labor Market: Recent jobs data came in far below expectations—just 22,000 jobs added versus a forecast of 75,000.
• Stagflation Risks: Slowing growth combined with persistent inflation creates an environment where investors often turn to hard assets like silver and gold.

These conditions line up perfectly with what we’ve been seeing in the EdgeFinder: consistently bullish scores for both gold and silver based on sentiment, trend strength, and economic data.

Key Takeaways

This trade is a good example of how I combine multiple factors into my decision-making process:

• Technicals help identify timing and risk levels.
• Sentiment shows what institutions are doing.
• Fundamentals explain the bigger picture driving demand.

For me, the plan is simple: trail my stop as price continues to form higher lows and higher highs on the 4 hour chart, which is the timeframe I used to enter the trade. If price breaks down, I’ll step out and take the profit.

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The Setup: Fundamentals + Sentiment + Technical Support

Back in late May, Nick opened a long position on the Russell 2000 index (via $IWM in his personal account, and mirrored via US2000 CFDs for international traders). His reasoning? A confluence of fundamental and sentiment factors:

• Domestic Onshoring: With the Russell 2000 made up mostly of U.S.-based companies, Nick anticipated these small caps would benefit from economic initiatives favoring domestic production.
• Inflation Cooling: He believed inflation was easing enough for the Fed to consider rate cuts later in the year—typically a bullish factor for equities, especially smaller companies that rely more heavily on financing.
• Support Holding: On the technical side, the index had found support, giving a favorable entry with a defined risk.

Initial Entry: 2026.15
Initial Stop: 1950.16

Trade Management: Trailing the Move

As the trade developed, Nick adjusted his stop multiple times to reflect changes in price structure, market momentum, and macro news:

• May 29: Trimmed the stop slightly tighter to reduce risk after an early bounce.
• June 7–13: Trailing stops were placed below recent resistance-turned-support, especially following strong jobs data.
• June 27: Another stop adjustment came after the U.S. Senate passed a major spending bill under Trump—one that the market interpreted as highly favorable to small caps, particularly in sectors like industrials, finance, and healthcare.

Later Stop (as of July 8–9): Trailed up to 2187.61
"Locking in more profit… strong push today, and a higher low forming around 2200." —Nick

Strategy in Action: Using the EdgeFinder

This trade was a textbook example of how Nick blends macro analysis with tools like the EdgeFinder, our proprietary market scanner. The EdgeFinder flagged the Russell 2000 as a bullish opportunity weeks before the move, thanks to its:

• Bullish fundamental score (based on interest rate projections and inflation trends)
• Strong sentiment rating, due to institutional optimism
• “Top Setup” status, highlighting the asset on Nick’s radar

“My best trade of the year so far,” Nick wrote in a July 8 update.
“The EdgeFinder gave a bullish signal... I was able to buy the dip and trail the move up.”

Key Lessons from This Trade

• Be Patient with Good Setups: Nick’s trade developed over several weeks, and he never forced a target. He let the market run while trailing stops did the work.
• Let Fundamentals Guide You: Inflation trends and rate expectations drove this move. Understanding the macro story helped Nick align with the bigger picture.
• Use Tools That Reinforce Your Edge: The EdgeFinder served as a confirmation tool—not just identifying opportunities, but giving traders confidence in their thesis.

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Closed Trades This Week:

NZD/JPY
+106 pips
Nick bought NZDJPY around 86.657, targeting a breakout from a longer-term downtrend. With New Zealand’s economic strength and improving global risk sentiment, the trade bounced nicely. After a strong rally, he closed for a +106 pip gain.

EUR/USD
+80 pips
Nick caught a sharp move in EUR/USD by buying the dip at 1.14637. As price surged into resistance, he locked in profits and shared this update:

“Taking an 80 pip profit on this one. We saw a very sharp jump, now tapping into resistance. Going to lock in profits and look for the next setup!”

AUD/CAD
+72 pips
This short trade was opened at 0.88700 based on weakening Aussie fundamentals and a bullish outlook for CAD (thanks to rising oil prices). The move dropped quickly and hit 4H support—Nick took the win and closed out for +72 pips.

“Profits taken on AUDCAD! Closing out at 4H support for a quick profit on that nice drop this morning.”

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Nick just wrapped up one of the most impressive gold trades of his career, closing the position for a +10.6% gain. But what makes this trade particularly noteworthy isn’t just the profit—it’s how he stuck to his system despite market noise, fear-driven headlines, and his own instincts telling him to bail early.

Let’s break down how this trade unfolded.

Trade Summary

Entry Price: 2959.83

Exit Price: 3274

Return: +10.6%

Trade Duration: April 7 – April 23

Type: Swing Trade (Held for 16 days)

The Setup: A Second Chance at Support

Nick had attempted to go long on gold earlier in April near 3045, but after price failed to hold above key levels, he closed out for a small loss and waited for a better opportunity.

Just a day later, he re-entered around 2959.83, a level he had been watching for weeks. This marked a key technical zone, sitting just above the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement within a strong uptrend.

“Slightly larger size than my first attempt,” Nick noted, “with a relatively tight stop. Looking for a return to all-time highs before trailing stops more aggressively.”

System Over Emotion: Lessons From The Trade

In a video recorded mid-trade, Nick shared the emotional side of this experience—and why he didn’t let it dictate his decisions:

“Honestly, if it was up to me and my gut, I would have closed this trade days ago. I kept thinking, what if I give all these profits back? But that’s exactly why I trade using a system.”

His approach? Follow a clear structure:

• Fundamentals: Bullish EdgeFinder reading on gold
• Sentiment: Rising uncertainty, weak U.S. dollar, potential flight to safety
• Technical: Clean bounce from support, confirming strength

Nick emphasized the importance of not trading based on fear or headlines, particularly in a news-heavy environment like 2025, where geopolitical tensions and economic shifts were making markets volatile.

“This trade is the ultimate testament to why staying systematic matters. I ignored the noise, followed my plan, and let the trade run its course.”

Trade Management: Trailing Stops, Not Targets

Instead of setting a fixed target, Nick managed the trade dynamically—trailing stops behind price structure to lock in gains as gold surged higher.

Key Trade Management Milestones:

• 4/9: Trimmed stop tighter to reduce risk
• 4/10: Trailed stop into profit
• 4/11: Continued trailing behind new support zones
• 4/16: Called it “probably my record gold trade”
• 4/21: Floating at his biggest unrealized profit ever
• 4/23: Took profit as price momentum began to slow

This flexible approach allowed him to ride one of gold’s strongest rallies in years, turning a textbook entry into a standout trade.

Takeaway: Trade the Plan, Not the Noise

Nick’s gold trade wasn’t just a great result—it was a real-time demonstration of how consistency, discipline, and a structured system can outperform emotion and gut feel.

“Most people trade based on emotion. That’s why most people lose money. This trade reminded me again—success in the markets comes from sticking to your edge, not reacting to fear.”

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Lately, we’ve seen pressure mounting across several major asset classes:

• US Stocks are struggling.
• The US Dollar has weakened.
• US Treasuries are taking hits.

This isn’t just a blip—it reflects deeper uncertainty in the macro environment. Trade negotiations are stalling. Alliances are being tested. There's concern about what's next for the U.S. economy and its role in the global landscape.

And in the middle of all this, gold is quietly doing its job. When investors get nervous, they often look for safety—and that’s where gold shines. It's long been considered a hedge against both market volatility and monetary instability. When traditional assets falter, gold steps up as both a safe haven and a reliable store of value.

Fundamentals are King

This recent move in gold didn’t catch me off guard.

The EdgeFinder—our data-driven analysis tool—has been highlighting bullish fundamentals for gold since February 6th. For those watching the data, the case has been building for months.

Here’s what we’ve been tracking:

Seasonality data has shown that this time of year tends to be historically bullish for gold.

COT (Commitment of Traders) reports continue to show heavy institutional interest—major players aren’t just trading gold, they’re holding it.

Inflation pressures are easing, which gives the Federal Reserve more room to cut rates.

And with oil prices falling, the likelihood of easing monetary policy only grows—an environment that typically supports metals and weakens the dollar.

None of this is guesswork. It’s what the data has been telling us.

The EdgeFinder Advantage

One of the biggest advantages I’ve had in this trade isn’t timing or gut feeling—it’s having a systematic way to process information.

The EdgeFinder isn’t about predicting the future. It’s about equipping you with the tools to interpret real-world data: economic reports, sentiment trends, institutional activity, and more.

Too many traders make decisions based on headlines or hype. But when you have something that cuts through the noise and shows you how key data points align, your confidence goes up—and so does your consistency.

That’s what we built the EdgeFinder for: to give traders a real edge based on what actually moves markets.

Stay Systematic. Keep It Simple.

The goal isn’t to chase headlines or gut feelings. It’s to let the data lead. When you do that, you’re not just reacting—you’re anticipating. Gold is a perfect example of how fundamentals can guide smart, profitable decisions.

So here’s the takeaway:
Stop leaving money on the table.
Start tracking what really matters.
Ignore the data at your own peril.

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A New Bottom for Nasdaq?

The following day, Nick saw what looked like a new bottom forming for NASDAQ and took a new position with the same bullish bias he formed the day before. Keeping his stops tight again in case the trade didn't go as planned.

Throughout an extremely volatile day, Nasdaq just barely missed Nick's stop loss before changing direction.

Nasdaq Soars to the Upside

After a few days of uncertainty with the pair, Nasdaq finally made a strong movement to the upside proving Nick's analysis to be correct. Throughout the week, the index continues to go higher and higher. Checkout the crazy progression of this trade:

August 28, 2023

August, 29, 2023

August 31, 2023

Full Transparency

This NASDAQ trade has become a massive winner for Nick but we would be lying if we said all of his trades work out this way. In fact, this month as a whole has been a negative month for him. All traders have highs and lows and we are no exception to that!

Overall, this year has been a positive one for Nick with only a few short drawdowns. Want to see Nick's trades live? Join the VIP discord to get notified

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