ETHUSD: CRT Breakdown or Liquidity Hunt? Why Pre-FOMC "Wicks" Are So Explosive. 🌪️
Traders, are you watching the H4 on ETH? I just asked myself: "Was that 'wicky' candle a structural breakdown that invalidated my CRT setup?"
The answer is NO. It was a textbook, pre-news "Liquidity Sweep."
Take a look at the charts: On the H4, price wicked both above the previous crtH and below the critical 4hr open/close (the yellow zone), only to snap back and close within the range.
This is exactly what "Smart Money" does before a massive expansion. They are "engineering liquidity"—hitting stop losses on both sides to clear the order book before the major move. The fact that the candle body failed to close below that level strengthens my bullish bias.
The Strategy:
Based on this analysis, I executed a Stop-In-Profit on my existing
$ETH Long position (Entry: 2,314.77). I’ve locked in a +10.69% ROI at 2,324.77. This is now a risk-free trade heading into tonight.
I'm also maintaining a
$NIGHT USDT Short, but I have adjusted my Stop Loss to 0.0503000, ensuring I don't get trapped by my liquidation price if volatility gets out of control.
The FOMC Catalyst (Today @ 8:00 PM CAT):
We are hours away from the US FOMC Interest Rate Decision. The M15 chart is currently coiled tight around Equilibrium (Eq) at 2,332.72, like a loaded spring. Expect a massive expansion and "whipsaw" action.
Targets & Risk:
* Bullish Expansion: A 1-hour body close above 2,345 (crtH) targets the 2,383 high (approx. +59.6% ROI at 20x).
* Invalidation: A 1-hour body close below 2,307 (crtL).
Trade safe, manage your leverage, and let the market do the walking once the news hits.
💬 Are you betting on a bullish expansion after FOMC, or is this the top? Share your setup in the comments! 👇
#BinanceSquareFamily #Ethereum(ETH) #FOMCMinutes #CRTTrading #RiskManagement