FUTURES TRADING EDUCATION

Trading Styles

Pick the style that fits your comfort level and personality — there’s no single right way to trade.

There is a wide variety of styles traders use, and the best one for you depends on your personality, comfort with risk, and the amount of time you can spend in front of a chart. Some traders thrive on the precision of order flow. Others prefer the simplicity of trading off key support and resistance levels. And some want to take emotion out entirely with a fully automated system. Explore all three below.

 

Style 01

Order Flow Trading

Learn how to trade using order flow data — the real-time view of buyer vs. seller aggression at each price level. Spot stacked imbalances, block trades, and absorption to gain an edge on institutional activity.

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Style 02

Support and Resistance

One of the most time-tested styles in trading. Learn how to identify key price levels where buyers and sellers have historically reacted, and use them to plan entries, exits, and risk management.

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Style 03

Fully-Automated Systems

Take emotion out of trading with a fully automated system. Learn how automated strategies work, the pros and cons of giving up discretion, and what it takes to run an automated system in live markets.

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Still Deciding Your Style?

Most successful traders didn’t find their style overnight. Browse our full education library to learn more about indicators, tips, and trading psychology.

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