THE FIBSCANNER BLOG
Fibonacci trading, done properly
Practical, no-hype guides to Fibonacci retracement, trade-setup quality, and risk — the exact method behind the scanner. Illustrative charts, zero profit promises.
CLUSTER
Fibonacci fundamentals
The core method — what retracement is, drawing it right, the golden pocket, the 50% strategy, and extensions as targets.
PILLAR GUIDE
How to Use Fibonacci Retracement (A Practical Guide)
Draw it right, trade the level that actually matters, and set targets with extensions.
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EXPLAINER
What Is the Golden Pocket in Trading?
The 0.618–0.65 retracement zone, why traders watch it, and how to enter without guessing.
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HOW-TO
How to Draw Fibonacci Retracement Correctly
Pick the right swing high/low, get the direction right, and skip the mistakes that ruin your levels.
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STRATEGY
The Fibonacci 50% Retracement Strategy
Enter the 50% pullback on a confirmation close, stop under the spike, target 1.618 — with worked examples.
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EXPLAINER
Fibonacci Extension Targets: The 1.272 & 1.618 Levels
How to draw the extensions, set exits, and pair them with a real risk-reward check.
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CLUSTER
Setup mechanics
What separates a real setup from noise — the five quality gates, confirmation candles, and the logic behind every alert.
PILLAR GUIDE
What Makes a Good Trade Setup? The 5 Gates Every Candidate Must Pass
The 5 quality gates that separate real setups from noise — impulse, pullback, confirmation, trend, risk:reward.
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EXPLAINER
What Is a Confirmation Candle?
Why a candle that CLOSES at your level beats a wick touch, plus where to enter, stop, and target.
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Try the calculators
The interactive tools that pair with these guides — fib levels, position sizing, risk of ruin.