Do you know that support and resistance concept everyone talks about? Well, range trading is exactly based on that. I started studying this strategy some time ago and found it quite interesting, mainly because it’s relatively safe for beginners.

The idea is simple: you identify a price range where the asset oscillates, buy near the support, and sell near the resistance. Candlestick charts are essential here—they’ve been showing these patterns for centuries and help map out where the price is likely to move.

The cool thing about range trading is that predictability increases when many traders are trading within this range. The more traders following the same levels, the more predictable it becomes. BTC, SOL, and even DOGE often create well-defined ranges during certain periods.

Now, what’s the risk? The price can break through these limits. When that happens, the strategy fails. But honestly, support or resistance breaks are less frequent than oscillations within the range, so the success rate tends to be good.

To illustrate better: imagine you’re monitoring an asset that jumps between two levels. You go long when it hits the support—correct. Then you sell when it approaches the resistance—correct. Sometimes the price touches the support multiple times before deciding to exit the range. Each touch is an opportunity.

The thing is, this depends a lot on which cryptocurrency you’re trading. Some create very clear and predictable ranges. Others are more chaotic. That’s why it’s important to study the history and understand the specific pattern of each asset.

Range trading isn’t complicated, but it requires discipline. You need to respect your levels, not let emotions take over, and be ready to exit when the break finally happens. For those learning to trade, this strategy is a great starting point.