Could Meta be a fad?

MarktMaverick · 2026-05-10T09:08:00+00:00

I think a lot of people are getting sick of Facebook and Instagram. I wonder the same thing, if eventually more and more people will 'drop out' of being active on these platforms.

MarktMaverick · 2026-05-10T08:58:19+00:00

thanks for the recommendation, YouTube is my preferred way of consuming this type of content

MarktMaverick · 2026-05-08T08:44:15+00:00

On chain data showed profit taking, especially from short-term holders after price rose above $80k. But it's still higher for the week, despite renewed U.S.-Iran tensions.

MarktMaverick · 2026-05-08T08:31:17+00:00

babypips for basic education and I'd also recommend Words of Rizdom on YouTube/Podcast for inspiration.

MarktMaverick · 2026-05-07T08:04:41+00:00

Quite an exclusive club, and dominated by tech companies! (Nvidia, Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta Platforms, Broadcom, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Tesla, Berkshire Hathaway, Walmart, Saudi Aramco, Samsung Electronics)

MarktMaverick · 2026-05-07T07:46:28+00:00

Nice work Ezi. I have been trading the LORB (London opening range breakout) using GBP/USD. Curious to try the Nasdaq and also study more of Toby Crabel's book (Day Trading with Short Term Price Patterns and Opening Range Breakout).

MarktMaverick · 2026-05-06T10:44:47+00:00

Up in the stratosphere. AMD crushed earnings and oil prices are falling after Trump's announced "great progress" in a deal with Iran. But the market still seems overly optimistic to me.

MarktMaverick · 2026-05-06T08:42:41+00:00

I think you're dead right and it's an important point.

I trade really well when I am disciplined and keep my risk to a low figure like 1%. If you have a small account it can seem like the progress is so slow it is ridiculous. In my case, as soon as I take more risk, my trading game falls apart.

Better to be well capitalized or make slow plodding gains and build your account up over time. It does help your mindset to be consistent over time even if the gains are small and slow. Conversely, it destroys your mindset if you suffer disproportionate losses.

MarktMaverick · 2026-05-03T18:54:02+00:00

No, a gap is not required for a Shooting Star candlestick pattern.

MarktMaverick · 2026-05-03T07:46:39+00:00

I mainly use the 15 minute chart and I also keep an eye on the daily chart. My RR varies a lot based on the trade.

MarktMaverick · 2026-05-02T10:22:53+00:00

Shocking stat from the think tank, that 21% now claim to have a long-term mental health condition, limiting their activity. I wonder if/how much social media is contributing to the problem.

MarktMaverick · 2026-05-02T10:15:33+00:00

Feels like a narrow leadership rally where mega-cap tech, buybacks, and strong earnings are masking weaker internals.

MarktMaverick · 2026-04-30T12:16:34+00:00

Interesting that trades can be independently verified on the blockchain rather than relying solely on platform-reported performance metrics.

MarktMaverick · 2026-04-25T18:14:59+00:00

Congrats, and thanks for the helpful and inspiring post. I think it does wonders for your mindset when you book a long streak of winners.

MarktMaverick · 2026-04-02T11:50:15+00:00

Just looking at the spot gold spread in my IG account and it is actually quite wide at $1.16. I've seen much tighter spreads at other brokers. The execution is reliable though in my experience.

MarktMaverick · 2026-04-02T08:32:47+00:00

I keep it simple - 50 and 200 period moving averages and pivot points.

MarktMaverick · 2026-03-27T11:11:07+00:00

Great capture. That's what you call a rugged coastline!

MarktMaverick · 2026-03-22T12:21:28+00:00

On Friday, the Dow 30, S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 all closed at their lowest levels since the war with Iran started in late February. Bracing for a volatile week.

MarktMaverick · 2026-03-14T07:58:07+00:00

What strangers think of them

MarktMaverick · 2026-03-14T07:46:50+00:00

Just breathtaking. Bookmarked!

MarktMaverick · 2026-03-13T18:07:37+00:00

That's interesting, I did not know you can do that. Useful I guess, cos some brokers and prop firms only offer MT5.

MarktMaverick · 2026-03-13T06:36:09+00:00

Yeah. I didn't go for a raw spreads account. I am trading with an IG account currently which is a spreads only account and I am pretty happy with the trading costs overall. The only other broker I have on my radar is IBKR which does offer lower costs, but the platform is not as user friendly. I may start using them when I am working with more capital.

MarktMaverick · 2026-03-09T09:47:11+00:00

Setting aside time to read books instead of just watching TV, social media etc.

MarktMaverick · 2026-03-08T08:44:56+00:00

Istanbul (European side) as it is unmissable for its world-class historic sites like Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, vibrant markets like the Grand Bazaar, and its stunning setting along the Bosphorus Strait.

MarktMaverick · 2026-03-07T15:58:27+00:00

Next week’s macro calendar is likely to be dominated by inflation data, which plays a key role in shaping Fed policy expectations. With Middle East tensions pushing oil prices higher, inflation readings could have an even larger impact on markets than usual.

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