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  • #1
  • First Post: May 3, 2026 3:04am May 3, 2026 3:04am
Candle Cartel

Where Price Action Speaks
Trade the Move, Not the Noise
Built on Structure, Not Hype

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About This Thread

Welcome to Candle Cartel.

This thread is open to all traders, regardless of experience level or trading style. Whether you are a beginner or experienced, you are equally welcome here.

This space is built for those who value clarity over noise and logic over hype.
No shortcuts — only structured discussion, learning, and discipline.

Different perspectives and strategies are respected, as long as they are shared with reasoning and professionalism.

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What We Focus On

- Price Action
- Market Structure
- Risk Management
- Trading Psychology
- Consistency

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Rules

1. Only Major Pairs (EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, etc.)
2. All trading styles are welcome (scalping, intraday, swing, etc.)
3. No blind signals — always share reasoning
4. Respect all members — beginners and experienced traders equally
5. Keep discussions clean, logical, and chart-based
6. No spam or promotions

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To create a focused and respectful environment where traders can learn, improve, and grow together over time.

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“Fall seven times, stand up eight.”
  • #2
  • May 3, 2026 8:32am May 3, 2026 8:32am
Quoting arjunansh
Candle Cartel Where Price Action Speaks Trade the Move.
Good initiative, Arjun- best of luck! From my experience, most traders struggle because their charts don’t speak to them. They lock themselves into one or two timeframes and expect to decode the entire market story. But the truth is, that’s impossible.

Every higher timeframe candle is carefully designed; it carries a tone, a message. To truly understand price action, you need the skill to read across multiple timeframes and align those tones with the lower ones. That’s how the full story comes together.

It’s not an easy task- that’s why many traders conclude that price action doesn’t work. In reality, it does work, but only if you learn to listen to the chart’s voice across all timeframes.
For Gold, NY session offers superior tradability compared to London.
  • #3
  • May 3, 2026 11:36am May 3, 2026 11:36am
Hi bro,How many years of experience do you have reading charts?
  • #4
  • May 3, 2026 6:36pm May 3, 2026 6:36pm
EUR/USD top down week of 5/3/26:
Monthly ranging in an overall uptrend.
Weekly also kind of rangy but recently marked a higher swing high followed by a lower swing low. Possible reversal.
Daily strong rejection candle friday followed by a gap up. Could be at a top of a newly developing range. Too ambiguous to tell here.
4hr bullish
1hr bearish
Conclusion: I think we are heading for a downward correction on the weekly / daily charts, however there has been no clear indication that it starts from here. Cautious shorts unless we start trading above friday candle high.
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  • #5
  • May 3, 2026 6:59pm May 3, 2026 6:59pm
USD/JPY weekly top down:
Weekly huge drop from BOJ intervention.
Daily / 4hr not much bounce after it stalled out.
Conclusion: No one is going to buy this, everyone is waiting to see if anyone else will. I have a pending short at 156.61 expecting to hit the previous low at the very least.
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  • #6
  • May 3, 2026 8:31pm May 3, 2026 8:31pm
Quoting Pipfu
USD/JPY weekly top down: Weekly huge drop from BOJ intervention. Daily / 4hr not much bounce after it stalled out. Conclusion: No one is going to buy this, everyone is waiting to see if anyone else will. I have a pending short at 156.61 expecting to hit the previous low at the very least.{image} {image} {image}
well that's some bullshit. Entry got triggered, and took a full loss all in just over a minute. On the upside I think I just discovered a new candle formation: the hanging slender man
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  • #7
  • May 4, 2026 3:32am May 4, 2026 3:32am
Quoting Newtrader025
{quote} Good initiative, Arjun- best of luck! From my experience, most traders struggle because their charts don’t speak to them. They lock themselves into one or two timeframes and expect to decode the entire market story. But the truth is, that’s impossible. Every higher timeframe candle is carefully designed; it carries a tone, a message. To truly understand price action, you need the skill to read across multiple timeframes and align those tones with the lower ones. That’s how the full story comes together. It’s not an easy task- that’s...
Appreciate your perspective, George.
I agree — understanding how different timeframes align is key to reading price more clearly. It’s not just about one chart, but how the structure flows across them.
Well said.
“Fall seven times, stand up eight.”
  • #8
  • May 4, 2026 3:40am May 4, 2026 3:40am
Quoting Taniatrq
{quote} This is the right approach. Reasoning over blind signals is what separates serious traders from the noise. One thing from experience consistency is also about documenting your trades. Journal your reasoning, not just entries and exits. That's where real edge develops. Structure and patience are the game.
Appreciate that, Tanitrqne.
Completely agree — journaling the reasoning is where real improvement comes from, not just tracking entries and exits.
Structure and patience always pay over time.
“Fall seven times, stand up eight.”
  • #9
  • May 4, 2026 3:48am May 4, 2026 3:48am
Quoting Pavelghilan
Hi bro,How many years of experience do you have reading charts?
I’ve been involved in the markets for around 7 years, but my real learning started over the past 2 years — before that it was mostly driven by emotion and inconsistency.
One thing I’ve realized is that no matter how much we learn, the market still keeps us humble.
Also, I believe we can learn something from everyone, whether new or experienced.
Would be glad to learn from your perspective as well — you’re welcome to share your insights here.
“Fall seven times, stand up eight.”
  • #10
  • May 4, 2026 3:57am May 4, 2026 3:57am
Eur/Usd
Price is currently approaching a key monthly resistance level, while the weekly timeframe shows indecision.
For the past two weeks, the market has been ranging within approximately 130 pips.
Additionally, last Friday’s candle closed as a shooting star, which may indicate a potential reversal.
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  • May 4, 2026 4:52am May 4, 2026 4:52am
15M EURUSD
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  • #12
  • May 4, 2026 5:03am May 4, 2026 5:03am
I’ve taken a short position on EUR based on current resistance and rejection signals.
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  • #13
  • May 4, 2026 5:15am May 4, 2026 5:15am
I would like this thread to be more interactive rather than just my own posts.
I encourage both new and experienced traders to share their views. We all learn from each other, and different perspectives add value.
Looking forward to your participation.
“Fall seven times, stand up eight.”
  • #14
  • May 4, 2026 7:45am May 4, 2026 7:45am
H4 candle is about to close on EURUSD 15 min left, looks like we're leaving a wick at the bottom. On the H1 there’s a clear FVG reaching up to the 1.1760

BoJ intervention again on USDJPY That’s 3 days straight of them gatekeeping 160 Big FVG on H4 TF
  • #15
  • May 4, 2026 8:40am May 4, 2026 8:40am
Quoting arjunansh
I’ve taken a short position on EUR based on current resistance and rejection signals. {image}
Closed one trade at +100$, and the second One at +3$.
I’m noticing increased volatility due to ongoing news around Iran and the U.S., which is driving sharp market reactions.
For now, I prefer to wait until the volatility settles and align with clear structure before taking further positions.
“Fall seven times, stand up eight.”
  • #16
  • May 5, 2026 9:07am May 5, 2026 9:07am
Price is currently consolidating within a roughly 40-pip range, indicating a lack of clear directional intent in the short term.
I’ll be monitoring the H4 structure to assess whether we get a breakout or continued range-bound conditions through the week.
No trades taken today — staying patient while the market remains indecisive.
With NFP scheduled later this week, we may continue to see muted or choppy price action until volatility returns.
Let’s see how the week develops.
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  • May 5, 2026 1:01pm May 5, 2026 1:01pm
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“Fall seven times, stand up eight.”
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  • May 5, 2026 7:54pm May 5, 2026 7:54pm
Quoting arjunansh
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“Fall seven times, stand up eight.”
  • #19
  • May 6, 2026 4:59am May 6, 2026 4:59am
Quoting Cavar
H4 candle is about to close on EURUSD 15 min left, looks like we're leaving a wick at the bottom. On the H1 there’s a clear FVG reaching up to the 1.1760 BoJ intervention again on USDJPY That’s 3 days straight of them gatekeeping 160 Big FVG on H4 TF
H1 FVG gaps are filled. Focusing on the H4 Open at 1.17622. Trading above this level favors the bulls, but a break below opens the door for a downside move

Inverted Head and Shoulders (iH&S) H4
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  • #20
  • May 6, 2026 5:33am May 6, 2026 5:33am
EUR/USD is testing this resistance zone for the 4th time now.
The previous 3 reactions were clear, so this level deserves attention again before assuming a breakout.
But this time momentum looks stronger.
If price manages to break and sustain above this resistance, it could open the door for a push toward higher levels.
Fundamentally, EUR news and improving risk sentiment are also supporting the move, while the USD is weakening on renewed US-Iran deal optimism.
Now the only thing left is for the market to not change its story again every 5 minutes like a confused Netflix writer with the whole Iran-US situation. Humanity somehow turned geopolitics into a volatility subscription service.
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