Kathy Lien
BK Asset Management
In this video, I reveal my secret weapon for consistent trading success - the only indicator you need for trading after years of testing countless indicators, I've discovered that simplicity wins, and moving averages are the foundation of my profitable Zip Trading Strategy.
Key insights:
- Moving average mastery - Why this single indicator functions as a trend identifier, price filter, and dynamic support/resistance level
- Five essential moving averages - Detailed breakdown of the 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, and 200 SMAs and exactly when to use each
- Perfect setup identification - How to spot high-probability entries and exits using moving average signals
- Risk management - Specific techniques for trailing stops using moving averages as key levels
Learn how to simplify your charts and focus on what actually works. I demonstrate multiple examples on EUR/USD charts across different timeframes, showing you exactly how to identify trend changes, momentum shifts, and optimal entry points.
Past performance is not indicative of future results. Trading forex carries a high level of risk, and may not be suitable for all investors. The high degree of leverage can work against you as well as for you. Before deciding to trade any such leveraged products you should carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk appetite. The possibility exists that you could sustain a loss of some or all of your initial investment and therefore you should not invest money that you cannot afford to lose. You should be aware of all the risks associated with trading on margin, and seek advice from an independent financial advisor if you have any doubts.
Editors’ Picks
EUR/USD rebounds from multi-week low, climbs to 1.0780 area amid USD downtick
The EUR/USD pair rebounds from over a three-week low, around the 1.0735-1.0730 area touched during the Asian session on Thursday, and for now seems to have snapped a six-day losing streak. The momentum lifts spot prices to the 1.0780 region, or a fresh daily high in the last hour, and is sponsored by renewed US Dollar selling bias.
GBP/USD rises above 1.2900 as US yields decline, Q4 GDP Annualized report eyed
GBP/USD recovers its recent losses from the previous session, climbing to around 1.2910 during Thursday’s Asian session. The pair is strengthening as the US Dollar remains under pressure due to declining Treasury yields, with the 2-year and 10-year yields hovering at 4.0% and 4.34%, respectively.
USD/JPY stays pressured toward 150.00, tracks US Dollar pullback
USD/JPY remains directed toward 150.00 in the Asian session on Thursday. The pair keeps the red in tandem with the US Dollar on US President Trump's latest tariff exemption announcement. Further, hawkish BoJ bets and the risk-off impulse also underpin the safe-haven Japanese Yen, aiding the latest leg down
Editors’ Picks
EUR/USD rebounds from multi-week low, climbs to 1.0780 area amid USD downtick
The EUR/USD pair rebounds from over a three-week low, around the 1.0735-1.0730 area touched during the Asian session on Thursday, and for now seems to have snapped a six-day losing streak. The momentum lifts spot prices to the 1.0780 region, or a fresh daily high in the last hour, and is sponsored by renewed US Dollar selling bias.
GBP/USD rises above 1.2900 as US yields decline, Q4 GDP Annualized report eyed
GBP/USD recovers its recent losses from the previous session, climbing to around 1.2910 during Thursday’s Asian session. The pair is strengthening as the US Dollar remains under pressure due to declining Treasury yields, with the 2-year and 10-year yields hovering at 4.0% and 4.34%, respectively.
Gold price refreshes weekly top; seems poised to appreciate further amid trade jitters
Gold price regains positive traction on Thursday as rising trade tensions boost safe-haven demand. A modest USD pullback from a multi-week top and Fed rate cut bets also back the XAU/USD pair. Traders look to Thursday’s US macro releases for some impetus ahead of the US PCE data on Friday.
Cardano bulls target double-digit gains as bullish bets increase among traders
Cardano price hovers around $0.74 at the time of writing on Thursday after a recovery of over 4% so far this week. On-chain data hints at a bullish picture as ADA’s stablecoin market cap rises while its bullish bets increase among traders.
Sticky UK services inflation shows signs of tax hike impact
There are tentative signs that the forthcoming rise in employer National Insurance is having an impact on service sector inflation, which came in a tad higher than expected in February. It should still fall back in the second quarter, though, keeping the Bank of England on track for three further rate cuts this year.
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