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  • #7,301
  • Apr 13, 2009 11:20am Apr 13, 2009 11:20am
I wonder if we are heading for a touch on the 200 of the daily
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  • #7,302
  • Apr 13, 2009 11:38am Apr 13, 2009 11:38am
I tried a short at 4830..I like it so far

bounce off the tl on 4h

all slow stoches in overpriced up to the 4h...(when 4h gets back down and lines up with the daily slow stoch then I will be thinking long)

hope i can hold this one...tight stop at 45
  • #7,303
  • Apr 13, 2009 11:47am Apr 13, 2009 11:47am
Here's what im looking at, my 3 main charts.

Personally I'm unsure whether to short or long right now so im sitting out, id like to see a new high to try a little short, but for now im spectating
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  • #7,304
  • Apr 13, 2009 11:51am Apr 13, 2009 11:51am
what the heck is happening to cable, how can it go so much with this low volume?
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade
  • #7,305
  • Apr 13, 2009 11:54am Apr 13, 2009 11:54am
Quoting micho
what the heck is happening to cable, how can it go so much with this low volume?
It's crazy in deed! EU is on it's max in my eyes. We should start seeing a pullback on GU as well.
Just digging in the trenches like everyone else!
  • #7,306
  • Apr 13, 2009 11:56am Apr 13, 2009 11:56am
Quoting Shilva
I tried a short at 4830..I like it so far

bounce off the tl on 4h

all slow stoches in overpriced up to the 4h...(when 4h gets back down and lines up with the daily slow stoch then I will be thinking long)

hope i can hold this one...tight stop at 45
Stopped out.....knew i did not get that great an entry so stop was to low but hay...tight stops are my style.
  • #7,307
  • Apr 13, 2009 11:56am Apr 13, 2009 11:56am
Quoting eohater
It's crazy in deed! EU is on it's max in my eyes. We should start seeing a pullback on GU as well.
man euro has touched his targets back down at 1.31xx i saw it, 2 targets were done and it pulled back up maybe reversal maybe not but cable didnt touch any targets!!!! and its pulling back im surprised and now im barely in green man!!!!!!!!!
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade
  • #7,308
  • Apr 13, 2009 11:59am Apr 13, 2009 11:59am
Quoting micho
man euro has touched his targets back down at 1.31xx i saw it, 2 targets were done and it pulled back up maybe reversal maybe not but cable didnt touch any targets!!!! and its pulling back im surprised and now im barely in green man!!!!!!!!!
I think you'll be alright! I'm short at 42 with SL at 4881.
Just digging in the trenches like everyone else!
  • #7,309
  • Apr 13, 2009 12:08pm Apr 13, 2009 12:08pm
i dunno eo, i dont like low volume it goes crazy... i have one short scalp at 1.4826 outside my rules and strategy but hey, wtf 200 pips up without a point please retrace!!!
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When life gives you lemons, make lemonade
  • #7,310
  • Apr 13, 2009 12:16pm Apr 13, 2009 12:16pm
Quoting eohater
I think you'll be alright! I'm short at 42 with SL at 4881.
the next question is where to unload, the MA21 on the M15 maybe? or do you think we are in for a longer ride than that? or less maybe, I dont see any clues right now, depart your wisdom EO
  • #7,311
  • Apr 13, 2009 12:25pm Apr 13, 2009 12:25pm
Quoting BenScoobert
the next question is where to unload, the MA21 on the M15 maybe? or do you think we are in for a longer ride than that? or less maybe, I dont see any clues right now, depart your wisdom EO
I would like to see the 15m 35/50, but she's being a little b*tch right now and not backing down.
Just digging in the trenches like everyone else!
  • #7,312
  • Apr 13, 2009 12:26pm Apr 13, 2009 12:26pm
Quoting eohater
I would like to see the 15m 35/50, but she's being a little b*tch right now and not backing down.
someone explain a bit of newton to her :-)
  • #7,313
  • Apr 13, 2009 12:41pm Apr 13, 2009 12:41pm
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade
  • #7,314
  • Apr 13, 2009 12:48pm Apr 13, 2009 12:48pm
Due to boredom beyond belief I'm short at 4844.
Hi, my name is Barry and you can keep your doctor...
  • #7,315
  • Apr 13, 2009 12:49pm Apr 13, 2009 12:49pm
Quoting micho
Same here! Also, for anyone interested: The Fed bought more US Debt today: http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?p...yD0&refer=home
Just digging in the trenches like everyone else!
  • #7,316
  • Apr 13, 2009 12:49pm Apr 13, 2009 12:49pm
My H4 coming to a close, you're gonna need some small hands to hold onto that hammer handle!!
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  • #7,317
  • Apr 13, 2009 12:50pm Apr 13, 2009 12:50pm
Quoting cisco
Due to boredom beyond belief I'm short at 4844.
Welcome to the short team!
Just digging in the trenches like everyone else!
  • #7,318
  • Apr 13, 2009 12:52pm Apr 13, 2009 12:52pm
Quoting cisco
Due to boredom beyond belief I'm short at 4844.
How was the drunken orgy at the old folks home?
Just digging in the trenches like everyone else!
  • #7,319
  • Apr 13, 2009 12:54pm Apr 13, 2009 12:54pm
Hey guys quit piling on.
  • #7,320
  • Apr 13, 2009 12:55pm Apr 13, 2009 12:55pm
Quoting BenScoobert
My H4 coming to a close, you're gonna need some small hands to hold onto that hammer handle!!
Ben, you know that's not a hammer right? That's a bullish engulfing candle btw.
Just digging in the trenches like everyone else!
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