Do breakout strategies with Darvas Theory still work in today’s markets?
Let’s explore the Darvas Box theory and our advanced version – Darvas Pro Max.
Nicolas Darvas, the father of the Darvas Box, was once criticized for applying his method mainly in uptrending markets. Why? Because he typically entered buy positions when the market was already in an upward phase.
Though many have misunderstood that the Darvas theory only works during uptrends, it can, in fact, work in downtrends, and it’s actually helpful for finding times when prices are moving sideways. When a breakout occurs, it signals the end of that phase and the start of a new trend.
- If the price breaks out of the box to the upside, it means buying power is strong, and the price might keep going up.
- If the price breaks out of the box to the downside, it shows strong selling pressure, and the price might keep going down.
Based on this theory, Darvas Pro Max does way more than just draw the old Darvas Boxes.
It's an upgraded system packed with cool features to make using the theory much easier and more strategic:
- Detection of low-volatility market phases: This helps you spot when the market is "resting" and moving sideways, a calm period that often sets the stage for strong breakout signals later on.
- Upward/Downward breakout boxes: Provide stronger signals when price breaks important zones.
- Advanced algorithm to reduce fakeouts: One of the biggest challenges in breakout trading is avoiding false signals. Darvas Pro Max is built to filter them out, so you can feel more confident dealing with it.
- Additional layers of support/resistance: Offer a wider view to assess price behaviors so you can make better decisions.
See Darvas Pro Max in action here:
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