Copy Trading Master’s Winning Strategies Review — Episode 85

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1. Copy Trading Master’s Introduction

User Nickname: leo

Trader’s Profile: https://www.lbank.com/copy-trading/lead-trader/LBA2D56200

Trading Style: Short-Term Swing

2. Trade Operation Recap

Short Selling $XRP with 50x Leverage, Opening Price 2.4414 USDT, Closing Price 2.3625 USDT, Single Trade ROE +161.59%. As shown below:

3. Trade Review

3.1 Market Background

1) On March 20, 2025, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell once again referred to inflation as “temporary” in his latest statement, but market analysts expressed doubts about this view. The Federal Reserve’s latest forecast shows a slowdown in U.S. economic growth, with rising inflation and unemployment rates, which contradicts the notion of “temporary” inflation.

Allianz’s Chief Economic Advisor, Mohamed El-Erian, criticized the Federal Reserve for repeating the mistakes of 2022 by underestimating persistent price pressures. He emphasized, “It is still too early to assert that the inflation impact is temporary.”

Despite the market’s divided view on Federal Reserve policy, risk assets surged significantly. The S&P 500 index rose by 1.1%, the Nasdaq 100 index gained 1.4%, Bitcoin surpassed $85,000, and gold reached a new high of $3,050 per ounce.

Analysts pointed out that the Federal Reserve faces the dual challenge of inflation and an economic slowdown. Jeffrey Roach, Chief Economist at LPL Financial, believes the Federal Reserve may start cutting interest rates in June, while David Rosenberg, President of Rosenberg Research, warned that the Federal Reserve’s higher unemployment rate forecast could signal an impending economic recession.

The market is still digesting the Federal Reserve’s dovish signals, with investors seeking opportunities amidst uncertainty.

2) On March 23, 2025, it was reported that Trump will announce a new tariff policy on April 2, which may not target all countries globally, but rather focus on “15% of countries,” without involving specific industries for now.

Recently, the U.S. stock market experienced a significant pullback, with the “seven tech giants” losing $2.7 trillion in market value, raising concerns about Trump’s tariff policy. However, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the market needs to adjust its expectations, as only a few countries will face tariffs.

Trump reiterated at the White House that increasing tariffs is an important revenue source and stated that the policy would take effect quickly. However, sources revealed that tariffs on industries such as automobiles and chips may not be implemented on April 2, providing some breathing room for the automobile industry.

Analysts believe that Trump’s tariff strategy is gradually shifting from “broad tariffs” to more targeted measures. Despite the narrower scope, the strategy remains more extensive than during his first term. The market will closely watch Trump’s final official decision.

3.2 Trade Analysis

On March 23, the cryptocurrency market followed the U.S. stock market and saw a wave of upward movement. However, XRP performed relatively weakly, with its price fluctuating within a narrow range around the rebound trendline. On the evening of March 27, BTC experienced a pullback, and XRP weakened in tandem, breaking below the ascending trendline and the short-term descending flag pattern, forming a bearish signal and presenting a shorting opportunity. The trading background is shown in the figure below:

1) From the 2-hour chart perspective, XRP has been continuously pressured by the descending trendline since its rebound and has shown a bearish divergence signal at the highs, reflecting insufficient upward momentum. Compared to the overall market’s upward movement, XRP has performed relatively weakly, with its price consolidating within a narrow range around the ascending trendline, overall showing a bearish bias. After breaking key support, enter the market to short in line with the trend, with a stop loss set at the recent high and a take-profit target set at the lower support zone.

2) The next morning, after XRP broke below the support level, it quickly rebounded, following the overall market to rise back to key levels. After hitting the take-profit conditions, the position was closed. As shown in the figure below:

3.3 Winning Strategies Summary

Trendline Trading Strategy: An Effective Tool for Capturing Market Trends

A trendline is one of the most fundamental and practical tools in technical analysis, helping traders identify market trends and seize buying and selling opportunities. In the trading process, trendlines can serve as support and resistance, as well as be used to determine the direction of the market trend and possible reversal points. This article will explore the basic concept of trendlines, how to effectively apply trendlines in trading, how to draw trendlines, trading strategies, and risk management measures, to help traders optimize their decision-making and improve their win rates.

1) Basic Concept of Trendlines

A trendline is a straight line connecting key highs or lows in price movements, and it visually reflects the market trend. Based on the direction of market movement, trendlines can be divided into the following types:

• Uptrend Line: A line connecting multiple low points, indicating that the market is in an uptrend, with each pullback’s low being higher than the previous one. The uptrend line usually acts as support, and when the price tests the trendline, it may continue to rise.
• Downtrend Line: A line connecting multiple high points, indicating that the market is in a downtrend, with each rebound’s high being lower than the previous one. The downtrend line usually acts as resistance, and when the price approaches the trendline, it may continue to fall.
• Sideways Trendline: A line connecting highs or lows in a consolidating market, indicating that the market is in a sideways range, suitable for range-bound trading strategies.

The essence of a trendline is to reflect the supply and demand relationship in the market. When prices move along the trendline, it indicates that the market trend is still continuing. If the price breaks through the trendline, it may signal that the market trend is about to reverse or enter a consolidation phase.

2) How to Apply Trendlines in Trading

The main role of trendlines in trading is to help traders determine market direction, find entry and exit points, and serve as a risk management tool. Below are some common ways to apply trendlines in trading:

1. Determining Market Trend

The most basic function of trendlines is to identify the market trend. When prices move along an uptrend line, it indicates that the market is in a bullish trend, and traders should focus on going long. When prices move along a downtrend line, it indicates that the market is in a bearish trend, and traders should focus on going short.

2. Acting as Support and Resistance

Trendlines can act as support or resistance, helping traders identify potential buy and sell points:

• Support Role: In an uptrend, prices often find support when they pull back to the uptrend line. Traders can look for buying opportunities near the support level.
• Resistance Role: In a downtrend, prices often face resistance when they rebound to the downtrend line. Traders can look for selling opportunities near the resistance level.

3. Breakout Trading Strategy

When prices break through a trendline, it may indicate a change in the market trend. Traders can develop trading strategies based on the direction of the breakout:

• Breakout Above a Downtrend Line: If prices break above the downtrend line and stabilize, it suggests that the market may enter an uptrend, and traders can consider going long.
• Breakout Below an Uptrend Line: If prices break below the uptrend line and stabilize, it suggests that the market may enter a downtrend, and traders can consider going short.

3) How to Draw Trendlines

Drawing trendlines requires following certain rules to ensure their effectiveness:

1. Connect at Least Two Key Points

A trendline must connect at least two significant highs or lows to be valid. However, the more points connected, the stronger the trendline’s validity.

2. Use Significant Highs and Lows

The trendline should connect clear market turning points, not random price fluctuations.

3. The Angle of the Trendline Should Be Reasonable

Trendlines that are too steep may be unstable and prone to breakouts, while those that are too shallow may offer limited assistance for trading.

4. Use Different Timeframes for Confirmation

Trendlines can be drawn on multiple timeframes (such as 1-hour, 4-hour, daily charts) to confirm the stability of the trend.

4) Trendline Trading Strategies

By combining trendlines, traders can develop various trading strategies, including:

1. Trend Following Based on Trendlines

• In an uptrend, when the price pulls back near the uptrend line, go long and set the stop loss below the trendline.
• In a downtrend, when the price rebounds near the downtrend line, go short and set the stop loss above the trendline.

2. Trendline Breakout Trading

• When the price breaks below the uptrend line, it suggests the market may enter a downtrend, and traders can consider going short.
• When the price breaks above the downtrend line, it suggests the market may enter an uptrend, and traders can consider going long.
• After the breakout, traders can wait for the price to pull back to the trendline to confirm support or resistance before executing a trade.

3. Combine with Other Technical Indicators for Improved Accuracy

Using trendlines alone may lead to false signals, so they can be confirmed by other technical indicators, such as:

• Moving Averages (MA): When the direction of the moving average aligns with the trendline, the trend signal becomes more reliable.
• Relative Strength Index (RSI): When RSI is in an oversold or overbought condition, trading signals near the trendline may be more effective.
• Bollinger Bands: When the price breaks the trendline and also breaks the upper or lower Bollinger Band, it may indicate the formation of a stronger trend.

5) Risk Management and Position Sizing in Trendline Trading

Even though trendline trading strategies may have a high success rate, the market still contains uncertainties. Therefore, risk management and position sizing are key to trading.

1. Setting Stop Losses Properly

• In trend-following trades, the stop loss can be set below the trendline (for long positions) or above the trendline (for short positions), ensuring that once the trend is broken, the loss is controlled.
• In breakout trades, the stop loss can be set near the support or resistance before the breakout, to avoid losses caused by false breakouts.

2. Risk-Reward Ratio Control

Traders should ensure a reasonable risk-reward ratio. A ratio of at least 1:2 is generally recommended to ensure long-term profitability.

3. Position Sizing

Avoid risking too much capital on a single trade. Traders can use methods like entering in batches or taking partial profits to reduce risk.

6) Conclusion

Trendlines are an intuitive and effective trading tool that helps traders identify market trends, find trading opportunities, and serve as support or resistance. In actual trading, traders can draw trendlines, confirm signals by combining them with other technical indicators, and use trend-following or breakout trading strategies to improve their win rates. At the same time, strict risk management measures and reasonable position sizing are key to the success of trendline trading. By continuously optimizing trading strategies and improving trendline recognition skills, traders can achieve consistent profitability in different market environments.

Note: Personal opinion, for reference only. Opportunities and risks abound, always do your research before investing.

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