John McLaren
Trading Industry Writer · 14 years across retail FX and prop firm operations, with affiliate management roles at FXCM, easyMarkets, and XM
John has spent 14 years inside the retail FX and prop trading industry — affiliate roles at FXCM, easyMarkets, and XM, plus self-employed market analysis. He writes about prop firms from the inside: rules, evaluations, payouts, and the affiliate ecosystem behind them.
Articles by John McLaren(6)
Candlestick Patterns·Beginner·11 min read
Inverted Hammer Candlestick: Definition, Structure & Trading Strategy
The inverted hammer is a bullish reversal pattern only when it appears after a decline and gets confirmation.
Candlestick Patterns·Beginner·12 min read
Reversal Candlestick Patterns: Types, Confirmation Rules, and Trading Applications
A complete guide to reversal candlestick patterns: identify, confirm, and trade them with defined entry, stop, and
Candlestick Patterns·Beginner·10 min read
Shooting Star Candlestick: Definition, Identification & Trading Strategy
A shooting star candlestick is a bearish reversal signal requiring structure, context, confirmation, and proper risk
Candlestick Patterns·Beginner·13 min read
Doji Candlestick: Definition, Types, and How to Trade It
A doji candlestick forms when open and close prices converge, signalling market indecision, but its trading value
Candlestick Patterns·Beginner·10 min read
Hammer Candlestick Pattern: Definition, Trading Rules, and Confirmation Signals
A hammer candlestick is useful only when anatomy, downtrend context, and confirmation align; otherwise it's just a long
Candlestick Patterns·Beginner·13 min read
Candlestick Patterns: A Trader's Guide to Reading Price Action
Candlestick patterns signal reversals or continuations, but reliability depends more on timeframe, volume, and trend
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