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Take profit targets

The price where you close the trade in profit, decided before entering.

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Real example: EUR/USD, 15-minute chart, 2020-06-23. Pattern detected automatically using only the candles before the decision point; on the right, what happened next.

Why it works

Targets at logical levels get hit more often. Random targets either cut winners short or ask the market for too much.

How to use it

Aim for the next liquidity pool or swing in your direction, and make sure it is at least 2 × the distance to your stop.

The typical mistake

Moving the take profit further away during the trade because “it can go more”, and watching it come back to entry.

FAQ

What is Take profit in trading?

The price where you close the trade in profit, decided before entering.

How do you trade Take profit?

Aim for the next liquidity pool or swing in your direction, and make sure it is at least 2 × the distance to your stop.