Every trader has faced it—price suddenly spikes to hit your stop-loss, only to reverse in the exact direction you expected! ? Is the market rigged, or is there a way to avoid these stop hunts?

? What is a Stop Hunt?
Market makers and large institutions target areas where retail traders place stop-loss orders. Once these liquidity pools are triggered, big players enter at better prices, leaving small traders trapped.

? How to Identify Stop Hunts:
✅ Look for price clusters where many stops are likely set (support/resistance zones).
✅ Fake breakouts—price wicks above/below key levels but quickly reverses.
✅ Unusual volume spikes before major moves.

? How to Protect Yourself:

Wider stops: Instead of placing stops at obvious levels, use volatility-based stops.
Partial exits: Scale out of positions gradually instead of using a single stop-loss.
Liquidity traps: Watch for manipulative moves before major news events.