Wyckoff Method, developed by Richard D. Wyckoff in early 20th century, is technical analysis method analyzing price and volume to identify market Accumulation and Distribution phases. Wyckoff Method helps traders understand Smart Money behavior and identify trend changes.
Wyckoff Market Cycle: Accumulation Phase: PS (Preliminary Support) SC (Selling Climax) AR (Automatic Rally) ST (Secondary Test) Spring (False breakdown) Jump Across Creek SOS (Sign of Strength) LPS (Last Point of Support) Distribution Phase: PSY (Preliminary Supply) BC (Buying Climax) AR (Automatic Reaction) ST (Secondary Test) Upthrust (False breakout) SOW (Sign of Weakness) LPSY (Last Point of Supply)
Accumulation Phase: Smart money accumulating, preparing for rise
Distribution Phase: Smart money distributing, preparing for decline
Markup Phase: Price rising, volume confirming
Markdown Phase: Price falling, volume confirming
Wyckoff Principles: Supply/Demand, Cause/Effect, Effort/Result
Spring: False breakdown followed by quick rally, strong buy signal
Upthrust: False breakout followed by quick decline, strong sell signal
SOS (Sign of Strength): Price and volume breakout, confirms uptrend
SOW (Sign of Weakness): Price and volume breakdown, confirms downtrend
LPS (Last Point of Support): Last buying opportunity in accumulation
LPSY (Last Point of Supply): Last selling opportunity in distribution
Volume Analysis: Volume-price relationship confirms trend
Wyckoff Method is one of most comprehensive price and volume analysis methods, particularly suitable for identifying Smart Money behavior. Accumulation phase is process of smart money accumulating; identifying accumulation allows entry before trend begins. Distribution phase is process of smart money distributing; identifying distribution allows exit before trend ends. Spring and Upthrust are classic Wyckoff signals, representing true direction after false breakouts. Wyckoff Method requires deep understanding of market structure and smart money behavior; steep learning curve but very effective.
Understands smart money behavior, identifies accumulation and distribution phases, combines price and volume, provides complete analysis framework, time-tested
Very steep learning curve, requires extensive experience, not applicable to forex markets (no centralized volume), difficult to apply in real-time, requires deep understanding of market psychology
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