How to Trade the Opening Price Action

The market open is one of the most volatile and opportunity-rich periods of the trading day. In this course, you’ll learn to master powerful opening price action setups like the Rising Devil, Phoenix, Fallen Angel, and Lead Balloon. These strategies are designed to help you capitalize on strong moves within the first 15–30 minutes of the session. Learn to read momentum, anticipate key reversals, and execute trades with precision when volume is at its peak.


What You Will Learn:
  • Proven opening setups for capturing early market momentum
  • How to recognize and trade reversal patterns at the open
  • Key criteria for managing risk and timing your entries with confidence
Experienced Instructor
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Brian Pezim
Swing Trader

Brian spent over thirty years in engineering and business development, but has traded stocks for over 40 years, learning through experience. Now a moderator at Bear Bull Traders, he helps others navigate the markets and has published two books: How to Swing Trade and Profiting as an Active Trader.

We highly recommend using Interactive Brokers as our preferred day trading broker.
Level: Beginner
Duration:  2hrs 53min
Videos:  12
Access: 1 year
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