by Greg Capra | Jan 17, 2026 | Chart of the Week Past, Greg's Blog Posts
One of the most overlooked—but powerful—market behaviors is contraction.When traders think of opportunity, they often think of expansion: wide ranges, strong momentum, big bars. But expansion is usually the result, not the beginning. The beginning is almost always...
by Greg Capra | Jan 4, 2026 | Chart of the Week Past, Greg's Blog Posts
Why Candlesticks Alone Often Confuse Traders—and How “Event Candles” Bring ClarityMany traders come to candlestick analysis with high expectations. The books are clean. The examples are perfect. A hammer at the bottom leads to a rally. A shooting star at the top marks...
by Greg Capra | Dec 18, 2025 | Greg's Blog Posts
Today, in the Green Room, I was talking about Why Technical Analysis Eventually Becomes a Self-Fulfilling ProphecyAlex said to Everyone: " Press a record button, that is priceless." Greenies, that was priceless. Hope you are not a lunchUnfortunately, I didn't...
by Greg Capra | Dec 14, 2025 | Greg's Blog Posts
Why Traders See Patterns Clearly Afterward — But Struggle to See Them in the MomentEvery trader has experienced this:“I saw the pattern perfectly… after it happened.”It’s one of the most universal frustrations in trading. A chart that looked confusing or uncertain...
by Greg Capra | Nov 27, 2025 | Greg's Blog Posts
A Trader’s Thanksgiving: Gratitude for the Journey, the Lessons, and the Growth AheadThanksgiving isn’t just a holiday for traders—it’s a reset point.A moment to step back from the noise of charts, screens, alerts, and the emotional swings that come with living in the...
by Greg Capra | Nov 9, 2025 | Greg's Blog Posts, MasterTrader Market Update
Why Master Trader Education Builds Real Traders — Not Lucky OnesThere’s a timeless saying on Wall Street:“Don’t confuse brains with a bull market.”It’s a warning wrapped in wisdom — and it applies now more than ever.The Bull Market MirageWhen the market trends higher,...
