🎯 Multiple Touch Point Identification Methodology
📊 The 3-Touch Rule
Professional support/resistance requires minimum 3 touches for validation. More touches = stronger level.
Why This Works: Each touch represents market participants testing the level. More tests without breaking = stronger institutional interest at that price.
Indian Example: Nifty 50's 18,600 resistance was tested 5 times in 2023 before finally breaking, making it an extremely strong level.
📈 Volume Confirmation Method
Combine price levels with volume analysis for institutional-grade support/resistance identification.
Support Validation:
• High volume on bounces from level
• Low volume on approaches to level
• Buying interest evident in order book
• No heavy selling at support tests
Resistance Validation:
• High volume on rejections from level
• Selling pressure evident on approaches
• Lower highs with each test
• Volume expansion on level breaks
📐 Slanting vs Horizontal Analysis
Understand when to use horizontal levels vs trend lines for optimal accuracy.
Horizontal Levels (Static S/R):
• Use in sideways/range-bound markets
• Previous swing highs/lows
• Round number levels (₹1,000, ₹2,500)
• High-volume price areas
Slanting Levels (Dynamic S/R):
• Use in trending markets
• Connect swing highs in downtrends
• Connect swing lows in uptrends
• Moving averages as dynamic levels
Professional Tip: Markets in strong trends respect slanting levels better. Range-bound markets respect horizontal levels more.
⚠️ Common Drawing Mistakes
Avoid these amateur mistakes that destroy the effectiveness of support/resistance analysis.
Mistake #1: Body vs Wick Confusion
Use candle bodies for intraday levels, wicks for swing levels. Don't mix the two.
Mistake #2: Too Many Lines
Maximum 3-4 key levels on any timeframe. More lines = analysis paralysis.
Mistake #3: Ignoring Time Context
Recent levels (last 3-6 months) matter more than year-old levels.
Mistake #4: Forcing Lines
If you need to force a line to fit, it's not a valid level. Let the market show you the levels.
🖥️ TradingView Professional Setup
📊 Support/Resistance Drawing Setup
- Access Drawing Tools: Click the drawing toolbar on left side or press "Alt + D" hotkey
- Select Horizontal Line: Choose "Horizontal Line" tool or press "Alt + H" for quick access
- Draw on Swing Points: Click and drag from clear swing high/low that's been tested multiple times
- Style Configuration: Right-click line → Style → Set color (red for resistance, green for support), width 2-3px
- Extend Lines: Check "Extend Left" and "Extend Right" to project levels into future
- Add Alerts: Right-click line → Add Alert → Set for price crossing above/below level
- Save Template: Right-click chart → Save Chart Layout → Name: "S/R Professional"
⚡ Professional Keyboard Shortcuts
- Quick Line Drawing: Press "Alt + H" for horizontal line, "Alt + T" for trend line
- Clone Levels: Hold "Ctrl" while dragging existing line to duplicate it
- Delete Lines: Select line and press "Delete" key
- Lock Lines: Press "Ctrl + L" to lock all drawings and prevent accidental movement
- Hide/Show Lines: Press "Ctrl + Alt + H" to toggle all drawings visibility
- Line Properties: Press "Ctrl + Click" on line to access properties quickly
🎯 Professional S/R Drawing Principles
Quality Over Quantity: Draw only the most obvious levels that have been tested multiple times—professionals focus on 3-4 key levels per timeframe. Time Relevance: Recent levels (last 3-6 months) carry more weight than historical levels—markets evolve and old levels lose relevance. Volume Integration: Always confirm S/R levels with volume analysis—high volume at levels indicates institutional participation. Multiple Timeframe Validation: Best levels show up across multiple timeframes—weekly level confirmed on daily chart = highest probability zone.