USD/CAD – Short First, Long Later? US Dollar vs CanadianPEPPERSTONE:USDCADShaboS**USD/CAD – Short First, Long Later? 📉📈** In my previous post, I outlined a **bullish outlook for USD/CAD**, provided that price retraces into the **Optimal Trade Entry (OTE) zone**. This also means that the week could begin with a **bearish move**, potentially creating an interesting short-term trading opportunity before the larger bullish scenario unfolds. My preferred scenario is for price to **break the M15 market structure to the downside**, retrace into the **OTE zone**, and then continue lower toward the higher-timeframe support area. From there, I will be watching for signs that a **long setup** is developing in line with the higher-timeframe bullish bias. One question traders should ask themselves is: **Why wait until price reaches your higher-timeframe level without considering what happens beforehand?** If the market provides a valid setup in the opposite direction, there can be opportunities to trade that move as well. Instead of waiting passively, traders can adapt to what the market is showing. If price confirms a bearish market structure on the M15 timeframe, that short-term move can be traded until the higher-timeframe long scenario begins to develop. The key is to **trade the structure that is in front of you while keeping the higher-timeframe narrative in mind**. As always, I don't predict the market—I prepare for scenarios and let price action determine the next move. #Trading #Forex #USDCAD #ICT #PriceAction #MarketStructure #OTE #Liquidity #SmartMoney #DayTrading #TradingPsychology