Technical Analysis Checklist - Bookmark it 📑

1. Market Trend • Identify overall trend (Uptrend / Downtrend / Sideways) • Check higher timeframe direction 👉 Trade in the direction of the trend for better probability 2. Key Levels • Support & Resistance • Previous highs/lows • Important zones 👉 Price reacts at levels, not randomly 3. Price Action • Structure (Higher Highs / Lower Lows) • Breakouts / Rejections • Candle behaviour near levels 👉 Price itself gives the first signal 4. Volume • Rising volume on moves • Low volume in consolidation 👉 Volume confirms strength behind the move 5. Momentum • RSI / MACD (basic use) • Strength or weakness in trend 👉 Momentum helps judge continuation or slowdown 6. Moving Averages • 20 / 50 / 200 DMA • Dynamic support/resistance 👉 Helps understand trend direction and zones 7. Volatility • ATR or candle range • Expanding or contracting moves 👉 High volatility = faster moves, higher risk 8. Risk Management • Clear stop loss • Position size control 👉 Protect capital first, profit comes later 9. Entry & Exit Plan • Entry near levels • Predefined target & stop 👉 Avoid random entries 10. Market Context • News / Events / Expiry • Global cues 👉 External factors can change price behaviour 11. Time of Trade • Opening volatility • Midday slow phase • Closing moves 👉 Not all hours give quality setups 12. Discipline • Avoid overtrading • Stick to plan 👉 Consistency matters more than one trade Goal is simple: • Trade with trend • Enter at the right level • Manage risk properly That’s what builds consistency over time.