What is confluence trading?

Confluence trading is a trading strategy that involves combining multiple technical analysis tools or signals to increase the probability of a successful trade. The idea is that when several independent indicators point to the same trading opportunity (a "confluence"), the trade setup is stronger and more reliable.

Key Elements of Confluence Trading

  1. Support and Resistance Levels
    Areas where price has historically reversed or stalled.

  2. Trend Lines / Channels
    Visual representations of market direction that can serve as dynamic support/resistance.

  3. Fibonacci Retracement Levels
    Common retracement levels (e.g., 38.2%, 50%, 61.8%) are often used in confluence with other signals.

  4. Candlestick Patterns
    Patterns like pin bars, engulfing candles, or doji near key levels can confirm entries.

  5. Indicators
    Such as RSI (overbought/oversold), MACD (momentum), moving averages, etc.

  6. Price Action
    Raw analysis of how price moves, especially near key zones.


Example of a Confluence Trade

Suppose you're looking to go long (buy) a currency pair. You might look for:

  • A support level.

  • A 61.8% Fibonacci retracement lining up at that support.

  • An RSI reading showing oversold conditions.

  • A bullish engulfing candle appearing at that level.

All these together provide a confluence of signals suggesting a potential upward move.


Why Use Confluence?

  • Higher probability setups: Combining signals filters out weaker trades.

  • Better risk/reward: Stronger setups can allow for tighter stops and better entries.

  • Improved confidence and discipline: Having multiple confirmations can make your trades more structured.



    1. Downtrend in place
      Notice a series of lower highs and lower lows—classic bearish structure 

    2. Trend‑line resistances
      Two overlapping trend‑lines (red and blue) form dynamic resistance, reinforcing the downtrend 

    3. Horizontal SR zone & psychological level
      A green-shaded horizontal support‑turned‑resistance area aligns with a psychological round number—another resistance layer Bearish candlestick confirmation

    4. A pin‑bar or bearish engulfing candle at this confluence zone signals a likely reversal entry 

    Why Confluence Works

    • Higher probability: Multiple independent factors pointing in the same direction improve odds .

    • Better entries: Allows tighter stops (just beyond the zone) and clearer risk/reward planning.

    • Filter out noise: Helps avoid false signals by requiring alignments across tools 


    Additional Common Confluence Setups

    • Indicators + price action

      • EMA + Bollinger + RSI — e.g., price touches outer band at EMA and RSI shows divergence or extreme overbought/oversold Fibonacci + trendlines + candle patterns

      • A retracement to the 38.2/61.8% fib level near a key trendline, followed by a reversal candle 

    • Chart‑pattern confluence

      • A double‑top or head‑and‑shoulders pattern confirmed with trendline breakout and RSI divergence 


    Real‑Trade Example

    A trader shared this setup on the AUD/USD daily:

    1. Downtrend + broken support = new resistance

    2. 61.8% Fibonacci aligned exactly with that flipped resistance

    3. On 1‑hour chart: bearish pin‑bar at the confluence zone

    4. Outcome: ~1:7 reward vs. risk

    ✅ How to Apply This

    1. Start with structure – identify trend, SR zones, fib, or key levels.

    2. Overlay tools – add indicators like RSI, EMAs, Bollinger Bands.

    3. Zoom in – use a smaller timeframe (e.g., H1/M30) to spot precise entry candles.

    4. Confirm with price action – look for reversal candlesticks at the zone.

    5. Plan your trade – entry just after confirmation candle, stop a few pips beyond the zone, target next level for clear R:R.


    🧭 Quick Confluence Checklist

    Factor TypeWhat to Look For
    Market structureTrend direction, key support/resistance
    Static toolsFib levels, round numbers, SR zones
    Dynamic toolsTrendlines, moving averages, Bollinger Bands
    Momentum/OscillatorsRSI/MACD divergence, overbought/oversold
    Price actionPin-bars, engulfing candles, dojis at zone


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