SME-FX | ImpliedOdds | Activity https://sme-fx.com/members/scotta/activity/ Activity feed for ImpliedOdds. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:21:52 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 7ad5fcefb51be451b1ef0aabf1d78493 ImpliedOdds replied to the topic TAPE READING video: EURJPY (H1) in the forum Beginner's Section https://sme-fx.com/forums/topic/tape-reading-video-eurjpy-h1/#post-103449 Wed, 04 Sep 2024 03:20:35 +0000 Scales seem very similar too…

]]> 2970ff673d77e8e540cee9e5a47b48a8 ImpliedOdds replied to the topic TAPE READING video: EURJPY (H1) in the forum Beginner's Section https://sme-fx.com/forums/topic/tape-reading-video-eurjpy-h1/#post-103446 Wed, 04 Sep 2024 03:17:13 +0000 Hi Djamal. Can you explain the appearance of a large green bar that appears hours after the dramatic down move? In the first attachment it is small or not present and then the large bar appears in the 2nd attachment. It would seem this bar was not available to MK web traders when it actually occurred or beforehand. Seems almost like re-painting?…Read more

]]> b95210266fdbaf761c43f893069a9293 ImpliedOdds started the topic BTC "Correlation" in the forum Market Causality ('MK') https://sme-fx.com/forums/topic/btc-correlation/ Wed, 06 Mar 2024 04:55:57 +0000 Hi Djamal. I have no bitcoin and i’m not very well versed on it, but it has been an especially prominent topic recently for multiple reasons. Anyway, in looking at the BTC charts, it seems to me that this instrument/currency does not seem to display the same “correlation” in so far as it doesn’t seem to react nearly as drastically to excessive…Read more

]]> f1f6b5b3bc06e1fc254cd623d23591a6 ImpliedOdds replied to the topic Stops - Old or New? in the forum Commercial https://sme-fx.com/forums/topic/stops-old-or-new/#post-94064 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 03:44:08 +0000 Thanks very much for clarifying this. I didn’t realize what stays and what disappears. I appreciate it.

]]> 1471025bd016e33689b72d78e8436d2e ImpliedOdds started the topic Stops - Old or New? in the forum Commercial https://sme-fx.com/forums/topic/stops-old-or-new/ Wed, 21 Feb 2024 00:40:04 +0000 Hi. Is there anyway to distinguish between stops that were already hit and those that are current? IMO I liked the “old” format better because there was less clutter and it wasn’t as confusing. I could see the current stops in play. I don’t honestly see the benefit of displaying old stops that were already hit? Thanks for any thoughts/guidance.

]]> e4e7deafd64961231966f848d265f8b8 ImpliedOdds replied to the topic GBPJPY trade discussion for today in the forum Market Causality ('MK') https://sme-fx.com/forums/topic/gbpjpy-trade-discussion-for-today/#post-93790 Sat, 17 Feb 2024 14:42:29 +0000 Hey Max. As i’ve stated, I am NO expert at all. I’m learning like you, but i’ll give you my thoughts if you can mark up some charts and post them.

]]> b87948fe670c47a5a8949b82c3e964bc ImpliedOdds replied to the topic Losing Demo Trade For Discussion in the forum Market Causality ('MK') https://sme-fx.com/forums/topic/losing-demo-trade-for-discussion/#post-93554 Thu, 15 Feb 2024 04:26:39 +0000 🙏

]]> 1088f9aa1c591e88b45dc76be34ab780 ImpliedOdds replied to the topic Losing EURUSD trade in the forum Market Causality ('MK') https://sme-fx.com/forums/topic/losing-eurusd-trade/#post-93549 Thu, 15 Feb 2024 03:07:04 +0000 I personally feel like the H4 had a lot going in it’s favor and justification for your trade. However, the H1 looks like it had a large green spike just before the collapse indicating that many were “betting” on long. This of course created a good scenario to crash price against these longs. This is one of the drawbacks/challenges for those who…Read more

]]> 2ab7fb64fd63cd5ef1dc5fbb7831dfcf ImpliedOdds replied to the topic Losing EURUSD trade in the forum Market Causality ('MK') https://sme-fx.com/forums/topic/losing-eurusd-trade/#post-93547 Thu, 15 Feb 2024 03:00:14 +0000 Hi Geza. I am learning as well, so i’m not any authority for sure, but I believe that the CPI whether used as an “excuse” or if it legitimately effected price is something all forex traders must be aware of. Your trade is basically the mirror image of my losing short USDJPY trade. Just my opinion, but my hunch is that Djamal will tell you that…Read more

]]> b07418c2dcc3cfdb2db1ef34c8d6422d ImpliedOdds replied to the topic Losing Demo Trade For Discussion in the forum Market Causality ('MK') https://sme-fx.com/forums/topic/losing-demo-trade-for-discussion/#post-93475 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 21:26:50 +0000 Will do. The squeeze line up slope on the H4 seems so subtle. I guess i’ll have to scrutinize the shapes of them very closely going forward. Thanks again. Very helpful. Going to assemble a checklist for myself…

]]> f74589c85f41e222897e6ea09ad465ca ImpliedOdds replied to the topic Losing Demo Trade For Discussion in the forum Market Causality ('MK') https://sme-fx.com/forums/topic/losing-demo-trade-for-discussion/#post-93474 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 21:23:51 +0000 Hi Djamal. This is very helpful. I know that checking the longer term charts is important. I admittedly forgot to do so on this one. Blatant sellers displayed there.

]]> b9f868dcad91ddcc613b6da0eafcfe4e ImpliedOdds replied to the topic Losing Demo Trade For Discussion in the forum Market Causality ('MK') https://sme-fx.com/forums/topic/losing-demo-trade-for-discussion/#post-93434 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 14:12:34 +0000 Update

]]> 19a99c97d5852d003ae3ac191d9e3667 ImpliedOdds started the topic Losing Demo Trade For Discussion in the forum Market Causality ('MK') https://sme-fx.com/forums/topic/losing-demo-trade-for-discussion/ Tue, 13 Feb 2024 13:56:30 +0000 Hello. The attached is a good example of what has caused my frustration. I’m not intending to be critical. Just trying to share what has caused me frustration. I’ve tried to move towards the H4 as has been recommended. In this chart, price is at the top of the range. Price has dropped in the past consistently on this chart in nearly every…Read more

]]> f2145ee78038e25a710c071eee7a734a ImpliedOdds replied to the topic My thoughts..... in the forum Market Causality ('MK') https://sme-fx.com/forums/topic/my-thoughts/#post-91939 Fri, 26 Jan 2024 12:38:11 +0000 Hi Djamal. Thank you for this offer. MK live has never been available since i’ve been around. Can you explain what the MK livestream is? Is MK live and MK live stream the same?

]]> cd7dfaf869a474c4059731e9f9da5338 ImpliedOdds replied to the topic Timing is everything. When do I place the trades? in the forum Commercial https://sme-fx.com/forums/topic/timing-is-everything-when-do-i-place-the-trades/#post-91848 Thu, 25 Jan 2024 04:50:43 +0000 Thanks very much Djamal for all of this. I posted on the other thread my sincere thanks and thoughts. You’ve provided the tools. so enough already. Let’s go. I will be posting a trade or two each week and I hope some discuss their thoughts. I think it will be fun and valuable. Thanks again.

]]> 8a7a23b15265eeb3dd0add9a626ea1da ImpliedOdds replied to the topic My thoughts..... in the forum Market Causality ('MK') https://sme-fx.com/forums/topic/my-thoughts/#post-91847 Thu, 25 Jan 2024 04:40:36 +0000 Hello. So, I am starting here and have not yet read any of the other replies. Hopefully that works out. This is how I feel, so I will not change my opinion if i’m criticized on the other threads which i’ll read next:

1) Writing, forums, email etc. is inherently difficult because there always seems to be the risk of misinterpretation. I tried my…Read more

]]> 3d1005323b08b00488d397bea8494e9e ImpliedOdds replied to the topic Timing is everything. When do I place the trades? in the forum Commercial https://sme-fx.com/forums/topic/timing-is-everything-when-do-i-place-the-trades/#post-91798 Wed, 24 Jan 2024 12:14:57 +0000 Djamal recently mentioned this in a reply to me…I believe he suggested starting with the H4 only. Drayzen’s post has me a bit concerned if there is a true delay of that length as -12 hours is easily enough time to put you into loss on the M30 or H1 if that is the case. Whether or not Djamal implements my suggestion, i’m going to begin posting my…Read more

]]> 6f7b71852fbe2e4383bb39365143f98c ImpliedOdds replied to the topic Timing is everything. When do I place the trades? in the forum Commercial https://sme-fx.com/forums/topic/timing-is-everything-when-do-i-place-the-trades/#post-91750 Wed, 24 Jan 2024 04:09:28 +0000 I aired my challenges above and I want this to work, but what I really feel is needed is more on-going, current interaction involving Djamal. I was involved with a coach that has a discord channel with a “Lounge” sub thread that has interaction EVERYDAY between the coach and the students/members. Basically, traders/students post prospective…Read more

]]> 2e1606c336570d7d17797caed835a614 ImpliedOdds replied to the topic Blog Alerts? in the forum Commercial https://sme-fx.com/forums/topic/blog-alerts/#post-91335 Thu, 18 Jan 2024 20:00:35 +0000 Thanks very much Djamal for taking the time to record this and thank you for your understanding and patience. I’ll post some hypothetical trades with my thoughts on why. Hopefully you can offer your thoughts and tips when you’re able. Hopefully it will help some others as well. Thanks again.

]]> 9899a967894a839b40dbadeb67078f8b ImpliedOdds replied to the topic Timing is everything. When do I place the trades? in the forum Commercial https://sme-fx.com/forums/topic/timing-is-everything-when-do-i-place-the-trades/#post-91317 Thu, 18 Jan 2024 13:35:50 +0000 Hi Djamal. Is it possible to do one overall summary video where you take a typical timespan (i.e. 1-2 months) and you explain how you’d evaluate everything? I think I get lost mostly because I watch all of the videos as parts/pieces and then I don’t know how best to synthesize it all together as a whole. For me, if I was able to watch you do a…Read more

]]> bf7d147602e49a2ccdef42bc3b128e59 ImpliedOdds replied to the topic Blog Alerts? in the forum Commercial https://sme-fx.com/forums/topic/blog-alerts/#post-91258 Thu, 18 Jan 2024 03:40:24 +0000 Hi Djamal. First, I have been around a while here, but admittedly on and off. It has been a while for two reasons: 1) I think what you’ve created here is a tool that is intended to display how the markets actually work and 2) I sense a definite sincerity in all you do (i.e. videos etc.). It was not easy for me to write this because of what I just…Read more

]]> cb02dfe5c565b0f275f83b4cfa925233 ImpliedOdds replied to the topic Blog Alerts? in the forum Commercial https://sme-fx.com/forums/topic/blog-alerts/#post-91154 Wed, 17 Jan 2024 06:06:15 +0000 Also agree. I’ve attached a chart that summarizes why I feel I haven’t been successful. No clear sign (i.e. squeeze etc.) that this will move like this. Large, recent red bar indicating current shorties and yet rather than price rising to move against all these shorties, price tanks hard down?

My main issues with this site/tool are:

1) Squeeze…Read more

]]> 4bcefb44b4d94075d88ca8d0acc546c3 ImpliedOdds replied to the topic Blog Alerts? in the forum Commercial https://sme-fx.com/forums/topic/blog-alerts/#post-91146 Wed, 17 Jan 2024 02:53:46 +0000 100% agree. This board is SOOOO slow. Dead. I sent several emails with a legit customer request and never even received a reply. Ready to call it quits

]]> e15d7ab319fe098c7cf6772cd93d62f8 ImpliedOdds started the topic Blog Alerts? in the forum Commercial https://sme-fx.com/forums/topic/blog-alerts/ Sun, 14 Jan 2024 16:42:47 +0000 Hello. Just wondering if blog members could possibly be alerted when a now post is made? Without this, I try and monitor the site, but for those who work etc., it would be such a BIG help if I could get a quick text or email when a new blog post was posted. Thanks.

]]> 8847b0064fcc531e928a4159c92c4b2c ImpliedOdds replied to the topic Timing is everything. When do I place the trades? in the forum Commercial https://sme-fx.com/forums/topic/timing-is-everything-when-do-i-place-the-trades/#post-91042 Sun, 14 Jan 2024 16:25:24 +0000 Another challenge is that there are no alerts or similar. if you work a regular job, good luck. You’d basically have to watch the screens all day to potentially catch these moves.

]]> f122b85d1de804eb24a47319c51f1ee3 ImpliedOdds replied to the topic Timing is everything. When do I place the trades? in the forum Commercial https://sme-fx.com/forums/topic/timing-is-everything-when-do-i-place-the-trades/#post-91041 Sun, 14 Jan 2024 16:22:16 +0000 Oops. My examples of short lived squeeze line moves are the light blue vertical boxes…

]]> 1796ce702585ca7336fe61cb996decd5 ImpliedOdds replied to the topic Timing is everything. When do I place the trades? in the forum Commercial https://sme-fx.com/forums/topic/timing-is-everything-when-do-i-place-the-trades/#post-91039 Sun, 14 Jan 2024 16:20:54 +0000 I also struggle with this very much. I’ve attached a screenshot displaying multiple scenarios where by the time the squeeze line slightly turns up or down, the move is almost over. I want to hang on because the concept seems tantalizing, but putting it into practice and actually making money has been a real challenge. Whether the video course or…Read more

]]> 5a045f529b5d0930f372b3619ed9e3fc ImpliedOdds replied to the topic First 51 trades on Dema account with MK web results in the forum Commercial https://sme-fx.com/forums/topic/first-51-trades-on-dema-account-with-mk-web-results/#post-77337 Wed, 28 Jun 2023 02:10:56 +0000 Hey Wesley. May I ask if you’re able to watch the markets throughout the day? I am restricted by a busy job that makes this difficult, so i’m in a similar situation as Tim. Difficult…

]]> 6f846de07f7b5036cef5d6d359a4cc98 ImpliedOdds started the topic Thank you! in the forum Commercial https://sme-fx.com/forums/topic/thank-you-2/ Sun, 18 Jun 2023 12:20:50 +0000 Djamal, I just wanted to thank you for taking the time to make the most recent video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xwt6hKfaqII). You’ve obviously made many videos, but this was just what I was looking for personally. While I know it’s only general guidance, it helped clarify various scenarios for me almost like into a “tool box” that I can use…Read more

]]> 9e207903c76b0c20d9cf5204003febbf ImpliedOdds started the topic Trade Criteria Question/Help in the forum Commercial https://sme-fx.com/forums/topic/trade-criteria-question-help/ Wed, 14 Jun 2023 16:57:47 +0000 Hi. I emailed Djamal to ask him if he’d do a video on this, but working a full-time job, it’s very difficult to monitor when the DM indicator crosses which seems to be the most consistent, reliable indicator of price direction. That said, can anyone offer any tips for the majority/remainder of the time when the DM indicator is neutral or par…Read more

]]> 62f4ca9b66f85f8edeb563077215e7de ImpliedOdds replied to the topic First 51 trades on Dema account with MK web results in the forum Commercial https://sme-fx.com/forums/topic/first-51-trades-on-dema-account-with-mk-web-results/#post-74526 Mon, 12 Jun 2023 11:23:59 +0000 I’ve had the same challenges. Lmk if you have an email or discord I can send a message to. Thx

]]> e68958388c04d8509ba0dea1b9b3368e ImpliedOdds replied to the topic First 51 trades on Dema account with MK web results in the forum Commercial https://sme-fx.com/forums/topic/first-51-trades-on-dema-account-with-mk-web-results/#post-73803 Wed, 07 Jun 2023 11:20:00 +0000 Hey Tim. Wanted to reach out to see how you’re trading is going. I was away for a while, but have resumed. Actually passed a prop firm challenge recently so trading live $ (allegedly), but live results have not been good. Do you have any interest in posting trades again?

]]> f08d9c51f3cbe63f3e97953d62d4a1b5 ImpliedOdds replied to the topic Understanding Scales in the forum Commercial https://sme-fx.com/forums/topic/understanding-scales/#post-73593 Mon, 05 Jun 2023 04:43:16 +0000 Hi. Thank you. So, the scales simply provide context as to if the market is “full” or “thin” correct? In other words, the scales do not reflect a certain side of the market (longs or shorts), but the total quantity of positions, correct? I watched all of the video course videos, but maybe I missed where this is taught/discussed? Thanks for any help.

]]> 8ef2752e01faccf1ab953d6661949927 ImpliedOdds replied to the topic Stop Lines? in the forum Commercial https://sme-fx.com/forums/topic/stop-lines/#post-73584 Sun, 04 Jun 2023 15:37:36 +0000 Thank you!

]]> c6fde1a43c6586a779029336f354391c ImpliedOdds replied to the topic Stop Lines? in the forum Commercial https://sme-fx.com/forums/topic/stop-lines/#post-73289 Thu, 01 Jun 2023 03:40:10 +0000 I appreciate it. Thank you.

]]> 213194debbfb8741da6745d69a62b4b4 ImpliedOdds started the topic Stop Lines? in the forum Commercial https://sme-fx.com/forums/topic/stop-lines/ Thu, 25 May 2023 11:23:08 +0000 Hello. Does anyone know how to tell if stop lines are still valid? I though Djamal had said recently that the stop lines remained now rather than disappear after being taken, but now I can’t tell if a stop is “active” or has already been taken? Any help much appreciated.

]]> 631435e4cf6f003151e90468491a899f ImpliedOdds replied to the topic Testimonials in the forum Beginner's Section https://sme-fx.com/forums/topic/testimonials/#post-72312 Tue, 23 May 2023 02:56:43 +0000 I initially struggled with SME, but looking back at the trades that “failed”, my mistakes were glaring. My second time around has been 180 degrees different and better. I dedicated myself to studying the many, many videos Djamal offers and it began to click. I’m closing in on passing my first prop firm evaluation and I don’t think i’d be able to…Read more

]]> 4da999413988fdc2a402017d1271f9a3 ImpliedOdds started the topic Understanding Scales in the forum Commercial https://sme-fx.com/forums/topic/understanding-scales/ Fri, 21 Apr 2023 16:58:32 +0000 Hello. Can someone please help me understand the scales on the Y axis? I’ve heard bits and pieces in videos regarding these numbers. but i’ve never clearly understood them? As an example, if it was initially at say “85” and is now “65”, I don’t know how to interpret that? Should it be evaluated on a % basis? What numerical scale # is “small”? What…Read more

]]> ab1eb546750a3baabfc872a6a65e73a0 ImpliedOdds started the topic New video...confused. in the forum Commercial https://sme-fx.com/forums/topic/new-video-confused/ Thu, 12 Jan 2023 05:06:17 +0000 Hi. I didn’t really understand Djamal’s narrative in the most recent video? Any thoughts? Thanks.

]]> b3d029d207e8e9ac6c1a16533c348cb1 ImpliedOdds replied to the topic Advice for those who work jobs in the forum Commercial https://sme-fx.com/forums/topic/advice-for-those-who-work-jobs/#post-52282 Wed, 11 Jan 2023 04:39:22 +0000 I’d love if Djamal would do a video on this for those in this situation. I’d also love to see the MK web evolve to the point where we could get alerts when there are DM switches or touches of upper and lower bands. Bottom line for me: if surveilling the charts throughout the day for DM switches etc. is required for success/profitability, this is a…Read more

]]> 28507db0450e3b2dc13edddf65fe8ec6 ImpliedOdds replied to the topic Advice for those who work jobs in the forum Commercial https://sme-fx.com/forums/topic/advice-for-those-who-work-jobs/#post-52100 Mon, 09 Jan 2023 20:48:27 +0000 Tim, thanks so much for taking the time to offer this suggestion. I think the longer time frames are definitely more suitable to this type of situation and as I have learned price is fairly reactive to the outer bands so I’ll just have to try and do something similar with regard to alerts like you do. Thanks again. Really appreciate it

]]> b48cf4cf1d7df9f23db9fe395cdfe0b3 ImpliedOdds started the topic Advice for those who work jobs in the forum Commercial https://sme-fx.com/forums/topic/advice-for-those-who-work-jobs/ Mon, 09 Jan 2023 13:07:17 +0000 So, last night at about 11:30pm EST I posted a demo trade short for EUR/GBP. As with many of my trades, the DM switched overnight and while it was in profit for a bit, it ultimately moved against me. This endeavor has always presented the most frustrating of dilemmas: I absolutely feel that I would have much better results if I were able to watch…Read more

]]> a12218436602c03bdcb383d861fd1387 ImpliedOdds replied to the topic Trades Week Ending 13/1/2023 in the forum Commercial https://sme-fx.com/forums/topic/trades-week-ending-13-1-2023/#post-52017 Mon, 09 Jan 2023 06:25:23 +0000 My target .87649 (25 pips)

]]> 2f6bd5cbea59d065b7b34ecc82711fea ImpliedOdds started the topic Trades Week Ending 13/1/2023 in the forum Commercial https://sme-fx.com/forums/topic/trades-week-ending-13-1-2023/ Mon, 09 Jan 2023 06:10:48 +0000 Looking at EUR/GBP short. Mostly current longs. Near proximity blue stops below. Price at middle band. Still on demo. Not taking live trade.

]]> 5cf48fc2cf00fbb2f2cdaf3cd0655191 ImpliedOdds replied to the topic Trades week ending - 6/1/23 in the forum Commercial https://sme-fx.com/forums/topic/trades-week-ending-6-1-23/#post-51398 Thu, 05 Jan 2023 00:16:29 +0000 Excellent set up Thuy. Thanks for sharing

]]> ab3478f0e03d456c8f8520224233b38b ImpliedOdds started the topic Trades week ending - 6/1/23 in the forum Commercial https://sme-fx.com/forums/topic/trades-week-ending-6-1-23/ Wed, 04 Jan 2023 04:44:31 +0000 Happy New Year everyone. This was a live trade with a small amount of $. + 25 pips. Exit was at takeout of upper stops. Basic thoughts: price at short levels. Room upwards towards stops without putting longs into profit. DM shorts most recent. Red over green on DM indicator. price tagged my target but then promptly dropped, so fortunate this one…Read more

]]> 5035c5413d19f35c12e9e1f901578ef4 ImpliedOdds replied to the topic Djamal, please comment... in the forum Commercial https://sme-fx.com/forums/topic/djamal-please-comment/#post-51095 Mon, 02 Jan 2023 21:28:40 +0000 Thanks so much Djamal. Much appreciated!

]]> 0956bb290bd2866fbff032d2199a1517 ImpliedOdds replied to the topic Djamal, please comment... in the forum Commercial https://sme-fx.com/forums/topic/djamal-please-comment/#post-51094 Mon, 02 Jan 2023 21:27:47 +0000 Totally understand! Just demo for me and trying to better understand how to assess each of the indicators and properly evaluate each market condition. I appreciate it!

]]> 413eb194769629448b9bccc19dc42c37 ImpliedOdds replied to the topic Djamal, please comment... in the forum Commercial https://sme-fx.com/forums/topic/djamal-please-comment/#post-50927 Sun, 01 Jan 2023 18:01:16 +0000 By the way…why does the short level red “dot” disappear after price goes below it? Shouldn’t that remain to show at what price shorts are in the market? Thank you.

]]> 4c1f6606616d4306e2f8a74ad9489168 ImpliedOdds started the topic Djamal, please comment... in the forum Commercial https://sme-fx.com/forums/topic/djamal-please-comment/ Sun, 01 Jan 2023 17:58:58 +0000 Hi Djamal. I know this trade has cons, but it has several pros that price seemed to ignore. I’m hoping you can comment so that I can understand your thoughts (albeit after the fact). Thank you.

Pros (in my view):
1) Price bounces right at shortie level indicating that the MM’ers do not want to continue short and pay the shorties.
2) Red above…Read more

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