Strategy 05 · Multi-Day Holds · Stocks & Crypto

Swing Trading

Hold positions for 2-10 days capturing swing moves. Perfect for part-time traders who can't watch screens all day.

Beginner-FriendlyDaily
Difficulty

How it works

Identify stocks/assets showing a classic pattern (bull flag, cup & handle, ascending triangle). Enter on the break. Hold with a trailing stop. Exit at target or reversal signal.

Best markets

  • Individual stocks (earnings plays)
  • Crypto top 20 by market cap
  • Major Forex pairs
  • Commodity ETFs

Time investment

30-45 min/day in the evening. Screen, plan setups, set orders. No need to watch the screen during market hours. Ideal for professionals with full-time jobs.

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