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The Power of Three

Sessions & Killzones

Accumulation, manipulation, distribution

Many days follow a three-part rhythm. Accumulation is where price ranges quietly. Manipulation is a fake move the wrong way. Distribution is the real trending move in the true direction.

The fake-out is deliberate

The manipulation phase is designed to look convincing. It runs just far enough to trigger stops and breakout entries on the wrong side before the real move begins.

Patience during accumulation pays off

Recognizing accumulation early, a tight, quiet range, helps a trader wait patiently instead of guessing a direction before the manipulation leg has even shown itself.

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The three phases of the Power of Three are…

  1. Accumulation, manipulation, distribution correct
  2. Opening, closing, after-hours
  3. Buying, selling, holding

Those three phases describe the typical shape of a day's price delivery.

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