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Although the psychology makeup of individual forex traders is often talked about and discussed less often and more importantly the psychology of the collective group is all too often neglected. Have you ever though about what the collective actions of all traders making up the markets is and the effect that has on future price movements?

All markets have conflicting sides of buyers and sellers. It is these conflicting views that actually define market trends. Since all traders have access to basically the same amount of information the difference is their opinions define the herd mentality and causes trends to start, grow and end.

Let’s discuss some of the factors that influence and define market trends.

When looking at fundamental analysis of the forex markets an extensive list of various factors can change trends and influence price fluctuations. Among the factors that could influence current and change of trends is political, economic and other unforeseen events.

Think about this. At anytime any country can reinforce or undermine with just words their countries currency. You have to be prepared for the unexpected and be able to profit from it. In the past Central Banks have intervened and to this day have been successful each time.

Since all traders are always following the flow of price and indicators they have certain expectations on what they perceive will happen in the future. You cannot be tied to your positions because in an instant the market could turn and wake up for a sleeping market into a wild beast. News releases can cause the market to trade in high volatility. It is important your method takes into account all news events and you know on which days the volatile ones are expected.

In times of more stability traders take on greater risk in hopes of big returns. Conversely, in times of high instability or uncertainty people are much more risk adverse and defense even moving out of paper currency into gold.

It is also important to pay attention to the behavior and policies of market makers” those with access to large amounts of foreign exchange (financial coalitions, hedge banks, governments). They are market makers that have the power to change the course of the latter at any time they feel that particular currency or economic situation could be in danger.

The forex market psychology may also be affected by potential events that have not yet occurred like 9/11 for example but normally driven by media hype, trends, market movements in a specific direction before anything happens. Finally, another factor contributing to the perceptions of traders are long-term trends where the herd mentality is most easily portrayed.

More so than ever before the forex market with more traders and transactions taking place on a daily basis trading has become more unpredictable than ever. The more work you put in, the more information you have paying close focus on trend analysis and the state of traders as a whole or collective and individual the greater your edge to profit.

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