One of the highest-probability trades you’ll ever find? A failed breakout. Why? Because when a breakout fails, price often rips HARD the other way. But how can we spot it & trade it 👇
What is a failed breakout? ✅ Price breaks a key level (range high/low) → triggers breakout traders & stop hunts. ✅ But it can’t hold → it quickly reclaims the level → momentum flips in the opposite direction. Fake highs → dump back into range Fake lows → rip back inside
How could we trade a failed breakout: 1️⃣ Mark the key range high/low. 2️⃣ WAIT for price to break out, then return back inside the range. 3️⃣ Enter opposite side → stop just beyond the failed high/low. High R/R. Tight risk. Works on all timeframes. (but, you'll need Practice, practice, & more practice)
Don’t chase breakouts. Most retail longs/shorts become exit liquidity. ✅ Let price make its move. ✅ Wait for the failure. ✅ Fade the breakout → ride the squeeze. This setup prints money if you’re patient & put in the time to master it. (Naturally, this becomes more & more effective as you get better at identifying KEY Levels of Interest! So, practice, practice, practice.)
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