Richard Wyckoff

Richard Wyckoff was a pioneering stock market analyst who developed a method to understand and predict market movements by studying the behavior of large institutional traders. His approach involves analyzing price and volume patterns to identify phases of accumulation, markup, distribution, and markdown. By recognizing these phases, investors can better anticipate upcoming buying or selling surges. Wyckoff’s method emphasizes the importance of observing market structure and volume to make informed trading decisions, making it a valuable tool for understanding market dynamics beyond casual speculation.