Tag: Backtesting

Abstract dark-teal market graphic with a glowing orange ring, a stepped price line, and a sweeping ribbon—evoking flow, liquidity, and weekend gaps.

Daily vs Weekly Market Closes: Mechanics, Gaps, and Why They Matter

The “close” is a mechanism, not just a timestamp. This essay explains how daily and weekly closes differ in auction/settlement, liquidity, and halt structure—why that creates gaps, and how those gaps behave across futures, FX, and crypto.

48 min read
Cover artwork (cover.png) for the article titled Investing vs. Trading: Two Paths Through the Market.

Investing vs. Trading: Two Paths Through the Market

Investing and trading aren’t opposites so much as different relationships to time. This guide clarifies frames—from scalping to position trading—and argues that most edge is born in ranges, not headlines. Choose your horizon, respect its rules, and let discipline—not drift—set your course.

13 min read
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