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How to Determine Trade Direction at the Market Open

A Rule-Based Approach to Higher-Probability Trading Many traders rush into positions within the first few minutes after the market opens. The problem is not entry timing — it is direction. Before entering any trade, the first and most important decision…

John Paul
February 11, 2026

Sonic Trading System

How I Generated a $600 Short Trade in a Downtrend Using Price Action Confirmation

Trading Successfully in a Falling Market Many traders struggle when markets trend lower. Uncertainty often leads to hesitation, missed trades, or entering positions too late. The key to trading declining markets is not prediction — it is understanding direction, confirmation,…

John Paul
February 6, 2026