{"id":17277,"date":"2025-07-15T10:33:42","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T10:33:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trading-edge.live\/?page_id=17277"},"modified":"2025-07-15T10:50:28","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T10:50:28","slug":"8-the-power-of-inside-bars-copy-13120","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/trading-edge.live\/index.php\/8-the-power-of-inside-bars-copy-13120\/","title":{"rendered":"8. The Power of Inside Bars-[Copy #13120]"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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You’ve heard it whispered in the hallowed halls of finance, scrawled on bathroom stalls in trading firms, and probably even mumbled by your grandma if she’s secretly a forex guru: “The trend is your friend.”<\/b><\/p>

And let me tell you, it’s not just a catchy little rhyme your mentor uses to sound smart. It’s the absolute, unadulterated truth. Because trying to trade against the trend is like trying to convince a toddler that broccoli is delicious: you’re going to lose, you’re going to get messy, and you’re going to end up crying into your pint of ice cream.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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  1. Is the current trend bullish or bearish?<\/li><\/ol>

    2. Is the main trend bullish or bearish on selected timeframe?<\/p>

    3. Where is price now? where are the keylevels?<\/p>

    4. Are there any Price Action?<\/p>

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    5. Are there any failed Price Action?<\/p>

    6. Is there evidence that the market is getting rid of buyers or sellers?<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    \ud83d\udcb0<\/h3>

    The Golden Rule: Have a Plan Before You Enter!<\/h2>

    No matter which method you choose, the most crucial aspect of taking profit is to define your take-profit point before<\/i> you enter the trade.<\/b> This prevents emotional decisions and ensures you’re trading with discipline. It’s part of your “best setup” plan!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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    The Inside Bar<\/b> is a fundamental and exceptionally versatile price action pattern that offers profound insights into market behavior. Far from being a mere footnote, its power lies in its ability to signal periods of market consolidation, indecision, and, crucially, the potential for an imminent expansion of volatility.<\/p>

    What is an Inside Bar?<\/h3>

    An Inside Bar is a two-candlestick pattern where the entire range (high and low) of the second bar (the “inside bar”) is completely contained within the range of the first bar (the “mother bar”)<\/b>.<\/p>

    • Mother Bar:<\/b> The preceding, larger candle.<\/p><\/li>

    • Inside Bar:<\/b> The smaller candle that forms within the high and low of the Mother Bar. Its high must be lower than the Mother Bar’s high, and its low must be higher than the Mother Bar’s low.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>

      The color of either bar (bullish or bearish) is less significant than the price range relationship itself.<\/p>

      The Power of Inside Bars: Why They Matter<\/h3>

      The power of the Inside Bar stems from what it fundamentally represents:<\/p>

      1. Market Consolidation and Indecision:<\/b> The Inside Bar directly reflects a period where the market has paused, and volatility has contracted. Neither buyers nor sellers are able to push price beyond the previous bar’s extremes. This signifies a temporary equilibrium or indecision, as the market gathers energy before its next significant move.<\/p><\/li>

      2. Precursor to Volatility Expansion:<\/b> This contracted volatility is often the calm before the storm. After a period of consolidation, markets tend to expand. The Inside Bar often acts as a spring, compressing until price is ready to “explode” out in one direction or another. This makes them excellent patterns for anticipating breakouts.<\/p><\/li>

      3. Clear Breakout Trigger:<\/b> The high and low of the Mother Bar (or sometimes the Inside Bar itself) provide clear boundaries for a potential breakout. A break above the Mother Bar’s high signals potential upward momentum, while a break below its low signals potential downward momentum.<\/p><\/li>

      4. Excellent Risk Management:<\/b> The tight range of the Inside Bar, or the Mother Bar, often provides a very clear and tight stop-loss placement. This allows traders to potentially achieve very favorable risk-to-reward ratios on trades taken on a breakout. If the stop loss is hit, the loss is typically small.<\/p><\/li>

      5. Versatility (Continuation or Reversal):<\/b> Inside Bars are not strictly reversal or continuation patterns; their significance is highly dependent on the market context:<\/p>

        • Continuation:<\/b> If an Inside Bar forms in a strong trend, it often signals a brief pause before the trend continues. Traders can look for a breakout in the direction of the trend.<\/p><\/li>

        • Reversal:<\/b> If an Inside Bar forms at a key support\/resistance level or after an extended move, it can signal indecision before a potential reversal.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li>

        • Confluence with Other Factors:<\/b> The power of an Inside Bar is greatly amplified when it forms at a significant level of confluence. For example:<\/p>

          • An Inside Bar at a major support or resistance zone.<\/p><\/li>

          • An Inside Bar retesting a trendline.<\/p><\/li>

          • An Inside Bar appearing after an extended move and showing divergence with an oscillator.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ol>

            How Professional Traders Leverage Inside Bars:<\/h3>

            • Breakout Trading:<\/b> Waiting for price to break out of the Mother Bar’s range in the direction of the prevailing trend.<\/p><\/li>

            • Continuation Patterns:<\/b> Identifying them as flags or pennants within a strong trend, signaling a pause before further movement.<\/p><\/li>

            • Reversal Signals:<\/b> Using them at key turning points or exhaustion points, especially when combined with other reversal confirmations.<\/p><\/li>

            • Risk Management:<\/b> Utilizing the tight range for precise stop-loss placement, thereby optimizing risk\/reward.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>

              In essence, the Inside Bar pattern, though seemingly simple, is a powerful lens through which to observe market dynamics. It offers clear signals of market indecision and potential volatility expansion, providing astute price action traders with high-probability entry points and excellent risk management parameters.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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              \ud83d\udcb0Quotes:<\/h3>

              • “Enter the trade \u2014 then sit on your hands like a monk!”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

              • “We don\u2019t click and panic. We click and chill.”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

              • “Traders who wait, get paid. Traders who fidget\u2026 donate!”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

              • “We enter the trade, then do absolutely nothing like pros.”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

              • “Let the market work. You’re not its boss.”<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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                \ud83d\udcb0Normal Tone Slogans:<\/strong><\/h3>

                • “Enter with a plan, then let the trade play out.”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                • “The work is in the setup \u2014 the result comes with patience.”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                • “We don\u2019t babysit trades. We trust our edge.”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                • “Entry is action. Waiting is discipline.”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                • “After entry, emotion has no place \u2014 only patience.”<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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                  \ud83d\udcb0The Power of Inside Bars:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>

                  1. “Inside Bars: Silence before the storm.”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                  2. “Small bars, big moves\u2014inside bars lead the way.”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                  3. “Inside Bars: Where patience meets opportunity.”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                  4. “The market whispers with inside bars\u2014listen closely.”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                  5. “Inside Bars show the calm before the breakout.”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                  6. “Power lies in the pause\u2014trade the inside bar.”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                  7. “Inside Bars: The secret signals of professional traders.”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                  8. “Inside Bars: Compact setups, explosive potential.”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                  9. “The inside bar: A quiet setup for loud profits.”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                  10. “Inside Bars turn market hesitation into trading advantage.”<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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                    \ud83d\udcb0Funny Inside Bar Slogans:<\/strong><\/h3>

                    1. “Inside Bars: The market\u2019s way of saying \u2018Hold my beer.\u2019”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                    2. “Small bar, big drama\u2014inside bars don\u2019t mess around.”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                    3. “Inside Bars: When the market whispers, \u2018Plot twist incoming!\u2019”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                    4. “Inside Bars\u2014because sometimes the quiet ones pack the biggest punch.”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                    5. “Inside Bars: Like that friend who says nothing but drops the best gossip.”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                    6. “Trading inside bars: Waiting patiently for the market to spill the tea.”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                    7. “Inside Bars: The market\u2019s \u2018Shh\u2026 something big is coming!\u2019”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                    8. “Don\u2019t underestimate the tiny candle\u2014it\u2019s got swagger.”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                    9. “Inside Bars: Small packages with knockout power.”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                    10. “Inside Bars\u2014proof good things come in small, moody candles.”<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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                      \ud83d\udcb0\ud83d\udd25 The Power of Inside Bars<\/span><\/h3>

                      An Inside Bar<\/strong> is a powerful price action pattern that signals consolidation and potential breakout<\/strong>. It forms when the entire price range (high to low) of a bar or candle is within the range of the previous bar<\/strong> \u2014 showing indecision or pause.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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                      \ud83d\udcb0\ud83d\udccc What is an Inside Bar?<\/span><\/h3>

                      • The Inside Bar\u2019s high is lower than the previous bar\u2019s high<\/strong>.<\/p><\/li>

                      • The Inside Bar\u2019s low is higher than the previous bar\u2019s low<\/strong>.<\/p><\/li>

                      • This creates a tight price range<\/strong> or \u201cinside\u201d the previous bar.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>

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                        \ud83d\udcb0<\/span>\u26a1 Why Inside Bars Are Powerful:<\/span><\/h3>

                        • \u23f8\ufe0f Pause in the market<\/strong> \u2014 a moment of indecision before the next big move.<\/p><\/li>

                        • \ud83c\udfaf Breakout signals<\/strong> \u2014 price often breaks strongly out of the inside bar range.<\/p><\/li>

                        • \ud83d\udd04 Clear levels for entries and stops<\/strong> \u2014 easy to place stop loss just outside the inside bar.<\/p><\/li>

                        • \ud83e\udde0 Indicates control by smart money<\/strong> \u2014 they\u2019re accumulating or distributing positions quietly.<\/p><\/li>

                        • \ud83d\udcca Works well in trending markets<\/strong> \u2014 inside bars often mark continuation setups.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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                          \ud83d\udcb0<\/span>\ud83d\udcc8 How to Trade Inside Bars:<\/span><\/h3>

                          • Place entry orders just outside the inside bar high or low<\/strong>.<\/p><\/li>

                          • Put your stop loss just inside or beyond the opposite side<\/strong> of the inside bar.<\/p><\/li>

                          • Aim for targets at recent support\/resistance or use a favorable risk\/reward ratio.<\/p><\/li>

                          • Confirm with other tools: trend direction, volume, or momentum indicators.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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                            \ud83d\udcb0<\/span>\ud83d\udca1 Pro Tip:<\/span><\/h3>

                            Inside Bars are especially effective on higher timeframes<\/strong> (4H, Daily) and when they appear near key support\/resistance or psychological levels.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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                            We Wait<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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                            \ud83d\udcb0Funny Tone Slogans:<\/strong><\/h3>

                            • “Enter the trade \u2014 then sit on your hands like a monk!”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                            • “We don\u2019t click and panic. We click and chill.”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                            • “Traders who wait, get paid. Traders who fidget\u2026 donate!”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                            • “We enter the trade, then do absolutely nothing like pros.”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                            • “Let the market work. You’re not its boss.”<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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                              \ud83d\udcb0<\/h3>

                              Price action is the foundation of technical trading. It refers to the movement of price over time, without relying on indicators. Here’s why it’s powerful:<\/p>

                              \ud83d\udd25 The Power of Price Action:<\/h3>

                              1. Simplicity<\/strong>
                                Price action strips away distractions. Traders read candles, structure, and key levels directly from the chart.<\/p><\/li>

                              2. Real-Time Clarity<\/strong>
                                It reflects real-time decisions of buyers and sellers, showing where the market is reacting.<\/p><\/li>

                              3. Universal Application<\/strong>
                                Works on all timeframes and markets\u2014forex, stocks, crypto.<\/p><\/li>

                              4. Identifies Key Setups<\/strong>
                                Patterns like:<\/p>

                                • Pin bars<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                                • Engulfing candles<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                                • Inside bars<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                                • Break and retest<\/strong>
                                  provide high-probability entries.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li>

                                • Institutional Footprints<\/strong>
                                  Price action helps you \u201csee\u201d what smart money is doing\u2014entries at key levels, liquidity grabs, false breaks, etc.<\/p><\/li>

                                • No Lag<\/strong>
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                                  \ud83d\udcb0Funny Tone Slogans:<\/strong><\/h3>

                                  • “Enter the trade \u2014 then sit on your hands like a monk!”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                                  • “We don\u2019t click and panic. We click and chill.”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                                  • “Traders who wait, get paid. Traders who fidget\u2026 donate!”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                                  • “We enter the trade, then do absolutely nothing like pros.”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                                  • “Let the market work. You’re not its boss.”<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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                                    \ud83d\udcb0Funny Tone Slogans:<\/strong><\/h3>

                                    • “Enter the trade \u2014 then sit on your hands like a monk!”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                                    • “We don\u2019t click and panic. We click and chill.”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                                    • “Traders who wait, get paid. Traders who fidget\u2026 donate!”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                                    • “We enter the trade, then do absolutely nothing like pros.”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                                    • “Let the market work. You’re not its boss.”<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                                      8. The Power of Inside Bar You’ve heard it whispered in the hallowed halls of finance, scrawled on bathroom stalls in trading firms, and probably even mumbled by your grandma if she’s secretly a forex guru: “The trend is your friend.” And let me tell you, it’s not just a catchy little rhyme your mentor uses to sound smart. It’s the absolute, unadulterated truth. Because trying to trade against the trend is like trying to convince a toddler that broccoli is delicious: you’re going to lose, you’re going to get messy, and you’re going to end up crying into your pint of ice cream. https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=XHOmBV4js_E Is the current trend bullish or bearish? 2. Is the main trend bullish or bearish on selected timeframe? 3. Where is price now? where are the keylevels? 4. Are there any Price Action? \u00a0 5. Are there any failed Price Action? 6. Is there evidence that the market is getting rid of buyers or sellers? \ud83d\udcb0 The Golden Rule: Have a Plan Before You Enter! No matter which method you choose, the most crucial aspect of taking profit is to define your take-profit point before you enter the trade. This prevents emotional decisions and ensures you’re trading with discipline. It’s part of your “best setup” plan! 8. The Power of Inside Bar The Inside Bar is a fundamental and exceptionally versatile price action pattern that offers profound insights into market behavior. Far from being a mere footnote, its power lies in its ability to signal periods of market consolidation, indecision, and, crucially, the potential for an imminent expansion of volatility. What is an Inside Bar? An Inside Bar is a two-candlestick pattern where the entire range (high and low) of the second bar (the “inside bar”) is completely contained within the range of the first bar (the “mother bar”). Mother Bar: The preceding, larger candle. Inside Bar: The smaller candle that forms within the high and low of the Mother Bar. Its high must be lower than the Mother Bar’s high, and its low must be higher than the Mother Bar’s low. The color of either bar (bullish or bearish) is less significant than the price range relationship itself. The Power of Inside Bars: Why They Matter The power of the Inside Bar stems from what it fundamentally represents: Market Consolidation and Indecision: The Inside Bar directly reflects a period where the market has paused, and volatility has contracted. Neither buyers nor sellers are able to push price beyond the previous bar’s extremes. This signifies a temporary equilibrium or indecision, as the market gathers energy before its next significant move. Precursor to Volatility Expansion: This contracted volatility is often the calm before the storm. After a period of consolidation, markets tend to expand. The Inside Bar often acts as a spring, compressing until price is ready to “explode” out in one direction or another. This makes them excellent patterns for anticipating breakouts. Clear Breakout Trigger: The high and low of the Mother Bar (or sometimes the Inside Bar itself) provide clear boundaries for a potential breakout. A break above the Mother Bar’s high signals potential upward momentum, while a break below its low signals potential downward momentum. Excellent Risk Management: The tight range of the Inside Bar, or the Mother Bar, often provides a very clear and tight stop-loss placement. This allows traders to potentially achieve very favorable risk-to-reward ratios on trades taken on a breakout. If the stop loss is hit, the loss is typically small. Versatility (Continuation or Reversal): Inside Bars are not strictly reversal or continuation patterns; their significance is highly dependent on the market context: Continuation: If an Inside Bar forms in a strong trend, it often signals a brief pause before the trend continues. Traders can look for a breakout in the direction of the trend. Reversal: If an Inside Bar forms at a key support\/resistance level or after an extended move, it can signal indecision before a potential reversal. Confluence with Other Factors: The power of an Inside Bar is greatly amplified when it forms at a significant level of confluence. For example: An Inside Bar at a major support or resistance zone. An Inside Bar retesting a trendline. An Inside Bar appearing after an extended move and showing divergence with an oscillator. How Professional Traders Leverage Inside Bars: Breakout Trading: Waiting for price to break out of the Mother Bar’s range in the direction of the prevailing trend. Continuation Patterns: Identifying them as flags or pennants within a strong trend, signaling a pause before further movement. Reversal Signals: Using them at key turning points or exhaustion points, especially when combined with other reversal confirmations. Risk Management: Utilizing the tight range for precise stop-loss placement, thereby optimizing risk\/reward. In essence, the Inside Bar pattern, though seemingly simple, is a powerful lens through which to observe market dynamics. It offers clear signals of market indecision and potential volatility expansion, providing astute price action traders with high-probability entry points and excellent risk management parameters. \ud83d\udcb0Quotes: “Enter the trade \u2014 then sit on your hands like a monk!” “We don\u2019t click and panic. We click and chill.” “Traders who wait, get paid. Traders who fidget\u2026 donate!” “We enter the trade, then do absolutely nothing like pros.” “Let the market work. You’re not its boss.” \ud83d\udcb0Normal Tone Slogans: “Enter with a plan, then let the trade play out.” “The work is in the setup \u2014 the result comes with patience.” “We don\u2019t babysit trades. We trust our edge.” “Entry is action. Waiting is discipline.” “After entry, emotion has no place \u2014 only patience.” \ud83d\udcb0The Power of Inside Bars:\u00a0 “Inside Bars: Silence before the storm.” “Small bars, big moves\u2014inside bars lead the way.” “Inside Bars: Where patience meets opportunity.” “The market whispers with inside bars\u2014listen closely.” “Inside Bars show the calm before the breakout.” “Power lies in the pause\u2014trade the inside bar.” “Inside Bars: The secret signals of professional traders.” “Inside Bars: Compact setups, explosive potential.” “The inside bar: A quiet setup for<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"pmpro_default_level":"","_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","site-sidebar-layout":"no-sidebar","site-content-layout":"page-builder","ast-site-content-layout":"full-width-container","site-content-style":"unboxed","site-sidebar-style":"unboxed","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"disabled","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"disabled","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-17277","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","pmpro-has-access"],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":false,"thumbnail":false,"medium":false,"medium_large":false,"large":false,"1536x1536":false,"2048x2048":false},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"gabbe112","author_link":"https:\/\/trading-edge.live\/index.php\/author\/gabbe112\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"8. 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