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There is a common trading expression “The trend is your friend.” Phrases such as this have stood the test of time because they are critically important to any trading plan. This article will show you how to identify trends using price charts and technical analysis.

Before we get started, it is important to first explain why trend trading is a popular strategy used by many new and experienced traders. Experienced traders know when they find a strong trend and trade in the trend’s direction, it can make trading easy. Therefore, experienced traders seek out more strong trends to repeatedly take advantage of them.

For example, if the market is moving up in a strong trend, it isn’t as important what the strategy is used to time entries, you simply need to be buying. When you trade in the direction of the trend, the rest of your trading approach can fall right into place. This doesn't mean that all your trades will be winners. It does mean that you don't have to be exact in your entries and exits once you find a strong trend to trade.

Secondly, there tend to be more pips to be made in the direction of the trend than against the trend.



In the chart above, notice how more pips are available to the downside than the upside. By aligning with the direction of the trend, you align your strategy to the momentum of the market.

Determine the Trend

To determine the trend, pull a price chart on a currency pair of your choice with between 100-200 candles. Then answer the question of which direction prices are generally moving?

If the trend is up, then confirm the direction by looking for a series of higher highs and higher lows on the chart. A valid up trend would look similar to the above chart.


Eventually, all trends will end. So this uptrend changes to a downtrend when a series of lower highs and lower lows are established as noted below.

If the trend is down, confirm the downtrend by looking for a series of lower highs and lower lows on the chart. Below is a chart of a valid downtrend.



This downtrend changes to an uptrend when a series of higher highs and higher lows begin to form as noted below.

It is important to note that there are no specific rules for identifying high and lows to use for trend analysis. The idea is to pick the most obvious examples of an uptrend or a downtrend to trade.

Insist on finding pair in such an obvious trend that a 10 year old child can identify the trend direction from across the room. If you are not sure of the trend direction, then move to the next pair which the identification is obvious.

Take advantage of the fact that there are many pairs to trade. This is one of the advantages of trading the FX markets.

Summary

There are several advantages to trading strong trends which is why many experienced and well known traders follow that strategy.

Look for the most obvious trending moves. There are over 30 different currency pairs to choose and look for the strongest trend of those pairs.

Filter your trading signals in the direction of the trend. Take only entry signals in the trend direction and ignore those entry signals that are counter trend.

 

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Why Trend Trading Actually Works (And Why Complicating It Is Kind of Silly)

You know that cliché—“the trend is your friend”? I mean, we’ve heard it so many times it’s practically tattooed on the forehead of every market noob. But... it’s survived this long in trading for a reason: because it works. Not always, of course. Nothing in markets is a guarantee. But honestly, trading WITH the market’s momentum just tilts the odds in your favor so hard it should feel illegal. Let’s rip into why this vibe keeps working, no matter how many fancy new indicators someone shills on Twitter.

Jumping on the Freight Train Instead of Playing Chicken

Here’s the thing: trend trading is laughably simple compared to some of the labyrinthine strategies out there. Good trend? You ride it. It's less about ninja-level timing, more about not fighting obvious market gravity. Doesn’t matter if you’re scalping for scraps or holding on for dear life for a swing—going with the flow means you don’t have to be perfect. Most of the good stuff in trading really boils down to not being a moron who stands in front of the train.

And that analogy about a trend so clear even a 10-year-old could spot it? Chef’s kiss. That’s exactly right. People love to get lost in analysis hell (Fibonacci, anyone?), but markets aren’t out here to make you solve calculus. Strong trends basically wave a flag. Higher highs + higher lows? Uptrend. Lower highs + lower lows? Downtrend. No Bitcoin-wizard certification required.

Just Zoom Out, Seriously

You know what else works? Just staring at a freakin’ chunk of price history—like 100 to 200 candles, as you mentioned—and asking, “Which way’s this thing actually going?” It’s wild how many people overcomplicate that. Zoom out, block the noise, and it’s usually screaming in your face. Keeping it obvious keeps the stress waaay down. When you’re not forcing trades, stuff just gets easier.

But Here’s the Catch—Trends Flip

Obvious, I know, but people keep forgetting: trends end. Every single one. Bull runs crack, sell-offs sputter out. Don’t get stuck holding the “trend is your friend” bag after the party’s moved on—you’ll look silly, and your account will cry. Recognition and flexibility go hand-in-hand: Adapt or get wrecked. Set-and-forget? More like set, obsessively refresh, adjust, then walk away if it’s over.

The Trend Ain’t the Whole Story

So yeah, filtering trades to match the trend is smarter than just YOLO’ing every setup. Is it the secret trading cheat code? Nah. It’s a filter, not a crutch. Combine that with not-idiotic risk management and some kind of half-decent plan, and suddenly, you look a lot closer to the mythical “consistently profitable trader” than the guy rage-tweeting “market manipulation” every week.

In the end, trading trends is basic as hell—because it works. Fancy only gets you so far. Spot the trend. Trade with it. Don’t overthink. Welcome to Day 1,000 of proving the classics still matter.

 

[kerryjoy]

One of those sayings that truly resonates once you start trading is "the trend is your friend." I used to overthink things and try to see every little movement, but these days I just search for those glaring patterns. It seems as though the trade practically sets itself up when the market is moving strongly; you just follow the momentum. It's genuinely more profitable and much less stressful. I also like the concept of disregarding signals that deviate from the trend. It's similar to swimming with the flow rather than against it. Additionally, there are a lot of currency pairs available, so if you're willing to look, you can always find a distinct trend. makes trading seem much more intelligent and less speculative.