Richard Wyckoff method (1873-1934). Analyzes supply and demand via volume and price to detect institutional accumulation.
Wyckoff is an institutional trading strategy based on the work of Richard Wyckoff, a pioneer of technical analysis in the early 20th century. His method decodes the 4 market cycle phases: Accumulation (institutions quietly buy), Markup (rise), Distribution (institutions sell), Markdown (decline). By identifying these phases on crypto markets, the strategy enters during accumulation and exits during distribution — trading like 'smart money' rather than retail.
Analyzes market structure according to the 4 Wyckoff phases. Identifies accumulation through: decreasing volume on declines (selling climax), support tests with low volume (spring), recovery with increasing volume (sign of strength). Buy signal at 'spring' or 'sign of strength'. Exit at 'distribution' (strong volume at resistance without breakout).
Volume-price analysis (Volume Spread Analysis). Wyckoff phases (Accumulation/Markup/Distribution/Markdown). Selling Climax, Spring, Sign of Strength, Upthrust. Market structure (Higher Highs/Lows vs Lower Highs/Lows).
Moderate
Trade like institutions (smart money). Understands the 'why' behind price movements. Early identification of major reversals. Method proven for 100 years, adapted to crypto market.
Subjective interpretation of phases (difficult to automate perfectly). Works best on larger timeframes (daily/weekly). Crypto phases are sometimes accelerated and atypical. Requires experience to correctly read volumes.
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