Markets are Mirrors,,Mastery of craft is mastery of self
For those who don't know this guy.. Chris Drysdale is a rock solid genuine trader. I came across him awhile ago searching for something from the CME and he popped up.. Just wanted to share a video he put out today that all should watch IMHO.... It's a spin on things I have never heard and it's 100% so spot on... https://youtu.be/Yge951ziUVA?si=TYE-M3mxRBdSBjfs
Actually...wait...maybe it is good advice too?
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- Edited 4:11pm Jul 18, 2025 3:59pm | Edited 4:11pm
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{quote} Good advice, but oh man...did that guy's voice remind me of that Baz Luhrmann song. At the end of every sentence I was expecting him to say "wear sunscreen"
It must be 20 years since I've heard that ! Some darn good life advice in there thanks for sharing DM !
Markets are Mirrors,,Mastery of craft is mastery of self
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- Jul 19, 2025 4:20pm Jul 19, 2025 4:20pm
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Sunday, got the UFC mma ... plus ... Tim Tszyu boxing today ... in the same time period
so will do my best to catch BOTH using 2 x pc's and 2 screens lol
we shall see
In the meantime a chart (again lol)
Why not
GOLD
so will do my best to catch BOTH using 2 x pc's and 2 screens lol
we shall see
In the meantime a chart (again lol)
Why not
GOLD
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- Jul 20, 2025 9:59am Jul 20, 2025 9:59am
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Markets are Mirrors,,Mastery of craft is mastery of self
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- Jul 20, 2025 10:10am Jul 20, 2025 10:10am
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Life itself is a privilege, but to live life to the fullest is a choice
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- Jul 20, 2025 10:20am Jul 20, 2025 10:20am
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{quote} Going to post this in the Pricebob thread. It isn't stealing. It's "bluesteeling".
Markets are Mirrors,,Mastery of craft is mastery of self
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- Jul 20, 2025 2:45pm Jul 20, 2025 2:45pm
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Elections over in Japan (oops nearly misspelt it)
Market had a Sunday short sweep
Price kept itself right to the mechanics though
Trade 'em safe today folks,
till we can see if its a new legit zone or a gap to be filled
Sometimes they don't fill right up for days/months if it's real, no way for me to tell this early in the morning
so will do something else for an hour or two to assess properly and see where price meanders (or rushes)
GBPJPY
Market had a Sunday short sweep
Price kept itself right to the mechanics though
Trade 'em safe today folks,
till we can see if its a new legit zone or a gap to be filled
Sometimes they don't fill right up for days/months if it's real, no way for me to tell this early in the morning
so will do something else for an hour or two to assess properly and see where price meanders (or rushes)
GBPJPY
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- Jul 20, 2025 2:54pm Jul 20, 2025 2:54pm
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Back to halfway spot from Friday now lol (near BRN000)
Buyers & Sellers both trapped in the middle
Will they complete the filling, who knows I'm just watching, with a cup 'o tea
(edit: btw my live broker spread is bouncing between 9 pips and 34 pips lol hahaa)
Buyers & Sellers both trapped in the middle
Will they complete the filling, who knows I'm just watching, with a cup 'o tea
(edit: btw my live broker spread is bouncing between 9 pips and 34 pips lol hahaa)
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- Jul 21, 2025 4:02pm Jul 21, 2025 4:02pm
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JPY bank holiday yesterday, post their countries Elections
Opening Gaps on the big 'uns USDJPY & GBPJPY were not unexpected.
The Gaps didn't fill yesterday and was more pronounced as a runaway from the gap on the USDJPY, by the end of the day.
Still the mechanics were the same on both. Trader attractor targets could be followed all day showing where most trader interest might next occur.
(ie new trades enter OR old trades exit TP-SL)
Trade safe folks, let the market show us the way
GBPJPY
USDJPY
Opening Gaps on the big 'uns USDJPY & GBPJPY were not unexpected.
The Gaps didn't fill yesterday and was more pronounced as a runaway from the gap on the USDJPY, by the end of the day.
Still the mechanics were the same on both. Trader attractor targets could be followed all day showing where most trader interest might next occur.
(ie new trades enter OR old trades exit TP-SL)
Trade safe folks, let the market show us the way
GBPJPY
USDJPY
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- Jul 21, 2025 4:11pm Jul 21, 2025 4:11pm
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JPY bank holiday yesterday, post their countries Elections Opening Gaps on the big 'uns USDJPY & GBPJPY were not unexpected. The Gaps didn't fill yesterday and was more pronounced as a runaway from the gap on the USDJPY, by the end of the day. Still the mechanics were the same on both. Trader attractor targets could be followed all day showing where most trader interest might next occur. (ie new trades enter OR old trades exit TP-SL) Trade safe folks, let the market show us the way
This is looking like accumulation to move up. Wild guess based on the fact it has moved into that range.
Mark ... Everything you have been told is a LIE
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- Jul 21, 2025 4:20pm Jul 21, 2025 4:20pm
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{quote} Have no clue what that election will bring. This is looking like accumulation to move up. Wild guess based on the fact it has moved into that range.
Cheers Mark,
An interesting election scenario for sure.
Aggregations (?)
If the gaps yesterday attracted many buyers towards them, then
the larger market (imho) needs to resolve any imbalance with its stretches & flushes in the opposite direction.
I trade in the attractor grids that turn up in between and I keep my head clear of the bigger runs potentials and just let the market do what it has to in the long run.
As such my pips takes are tighter but my risk safety is higher (well that's the plan anyways hahaa)
all the best pal and to ALL
and watch out for all the
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- Jul 21, 2025 4:28pm Jul 21, 2025 4:28pm
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{quote} Cheers Mark, An interesting election scenario for sure. Aggregations (?) If the gaps yesterday attracted many buyers towards them, then the larger market (imho) needs to resolve any imbalance with its stretches & flushes in the opposite direction. I trade in the attractor grids that turn up in between and I keep my head clear of the bigger runs potentials and just let the market do what it has to in the long run. As such my pips takes are tighter but my risk safety is higher (well that's the plan anyways hahaa) all the best pal and to ALL...
Looks to be some decent moves in those charts. With my new creation I could become the shark. ... jk
Take care
Mark ... Everything you have been told is a LIE
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- Jul 21, 2025 4:30pm Jul 21, 2025 4:30pm
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{quote} As said "Wild guess"
Looks to be some decent moves in those charts. With my new creation I could become the shark. ... jk
Take care
yes, Do It
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- Jul 21, 2025 5:56pm Jul 21, 2025 5:56pm
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Nothing to see her folks.... Move along,,,Move Along 
Just some Timings/Levels/Behaviour of Price
IB-Initial Balance=First hour of the Open. 820-920
Simple IB Range Expansions.... Simple Maths type of stuff for simpletons like me
Im just like my little friend here after a nut or two..
French door is right next to my office chair at home looking out in the yard...
To some a nuisance ,,to me my little buddies lol
A few nuts being handed out on this Platinum chart !
Again 1 hr IB of the Open,,,Levels valid until next day IB then we start all over
Just some Timings/Levels/Behaviour of Price
IB-Initial Balance=First hour of the Open. 820-920
Simple IB Range Expansions.... Simple Maths type of stuff for simpletons like me
Im just like my little friend here after a nut or two..
French door is right next to my office chair at home looking out in the yard...
To some a nuisance ,,to me my little buddies lol
A few nuts being handed out on this Platinum chart !
Again 1 hr IB of the Open,,,Levels valid until next day IB then we start all over
Markets are Mirrors,,Mastery of craft is mastery of self
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- Jul 21, 2025 6:03pm Jul 21, 2025 6:03pm
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Nothing to see her folks.... Move along,,,Move Along
Ever think we do the same thing, but with alternate approaches. Many of the concepts are similar.
Is there enough liquidity on Platinum?
Mark ... Everything you have been told is a LIE
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- Jul 21, 2025 11:14pm Jul 21, 2025 11:14pm
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Nothing to see her folks.... Move along,,,Move Along
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- Jul 22, 2025 6:10am Jul 22, 2025 6:10am
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{quote} Ever think we do the same thing, but with alternate approaches. Many of the concepts are similar.
https://creators.spotify.com/pod/pro...aschke-e334hif
Life itself is a privilege, but to live life to the fullest is a choice
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- Jul 22, 2025 7:11am Jul 22, 2025 7:11am
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Markets are Mirrors,,Mastery of craft is mastery of self
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- Jul 22, 2025 8:37am Jul 22, 2025 8:37am
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Mark ... Everything you have been told is a LIE