M9 · L5Wyckoff Method
Cause & Effect — How Big Is the Move Going to Be?
The longer the accumulation, the bigger the markup. This is how you measure targets.
What This Means
Wyckoff's Cause and Effect principle: the cause (accumulation range) determines the effect (markup move). A narrow accumulation = small move. A wide, long accumulation = massive move. You can actually measure the expected target using Point and Figure charts, but the simple rule is: measure the height of the accumulation range, then project it upward from the breakout point.
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The Rule
The bigger the base (accumulation range), the bigger the move. Don't exit early on a large accumulation — the target is further than you think.
COPY THIS
Do these steps exactly1
Find an accumulation range on your chart
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Measure the HEIGHT of the range from lowest wick to resistance line
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Identify the breakout level (where price left the range going up)
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Add the range height to the breakout level — this is your Wyckoff price target
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Example: range = 200 pips high, breakout at 2,000 → target = 2,200
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Mark this target on your chart BEFORE price gets there
Common Mistake
Use the Wyckoff target as a guide, not a guarantee. Always watch for Supply zones and Distribution setups forming near the target.