Judas Swing & Manipulation
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The Betrayal Move
The Judas swing is one of the most recognizable ICT concepts and one of the most frustrating patterns for retail traders who do not understand it. Named after the biblical figure Judas Iscariot — who betrayed Jesus with a kiss — the Judas swing is a deceptive price move that leads traders in the wrong direction before the market reveals its true intent.
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