Zen Trading Tech

Introduction

• This is not a full system—just a look at a key behaviour that shows up often in trading ranges.
• I think it will help no to get frustrated and get back IN SYNC with what institutions are doing.

Main Idea

• In trading ranges, traders don’t expect swing trades. You’re unlikely to get a clean 2R move. 2R is often a surprise exit.
• Instead, the chart shows 0.5R to 1R targets are more common.
• That means you are always getting LESS than what you risk. So it is a dangerous place to be trading large.
• But by trading small, expecting sideways, scaling in and taking quick profits, you can rack up a days worth of points even when the range is small. And not get so frustrated doing it.

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Summary

• Swing traders aim for 2R, but that’s rare in a tight trading range
• 0.5R–1R trades show up more often
• Adjust your stop, scale in, and trade smaller
• Range days feel confusing only if you’re expecting trend behaviour.
• This is a small part of reading price action—if it interests you, go study it further.
• Our job is not to predict, it’s to adapt.