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Support and resistance trading guide 

Learn how to identify key price levels that act as turning points in the market. This guide explains how support and resistance levels form, why they matter, and how traders use them to plan entries, exits, and manage risk more effectively.

Key takeaways


  • Understand how support and resistance levels represent the balance between buying and selling pressure.  
  • Learn how to draw horizontal levels, trendlines, and zones that highlight potential price reactions.  
  • Discover how to use tools like Fibonacci retracements, pivot points, and moving averages to confirm key levels.  
  • Explore the concept of confluence — when multiple signals align to increase probability.  
  • See how strong levels can help identify trade opportunities and improve timing.  


CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Ensure you fully understand the risks involved and seek independent advice if necessary.

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Download the full Support and Resistance Trading Guide to learn how to identify, confirm and trade around key market levels with confidence.