Wyckoff
Accumulation and distribution model based on smart money behavior.
Beginner-friendly explanation
The Wyckoff Method helps understand price moves based on “smart money” buying and selling. It divides the market into two main phases: accumulation (before a rise) and distribution (before a fall).
Example:
An asset moves sideways for a long time, then starts rising: this could be a Wyckoff accumulation phase.
Intermediate-level insight
The Wyckoff method is based on 3 laws: supply-demand, cause-effect, and effort-result. It identifies market phases (accumulation, markup, distribution, markdown) via specific structures with events like the “spring”, “test”, or “UTAD”.
Example:
A Wyckoff accumulation phase includes shakeouts (“springs”) below support to trap sellers, then a rebound confirming the bullish move.
Advanced perspective
Wyckoff offers a full framework to analyze participant behavior via price structure, volume, and time. It helps anticipate institutional moves through “composite man” models. Mastery requires skill in structure reading, volume profile, and multi-timeframe context.
Example:
A full distribution sequence with H4 UTAD, volume divergence, and support breakdown confirmed by a daily markdown phase is an advanced Wyckoff signature.
Technical & Chart Analysis
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