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4.9

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Definitely one of the best services that I'm subscribed to! It's rare to find a such an honest and genuine group who strictly keep to facts/data and not pushing their opinions/books. It's been great t... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Kevin and Pat are excellent, straight down the line and hugely experienced technical analysts. They excel at what they do and explain clearly when not to chase and when to enter. Their long term analy... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

You did well! I have the NTBC-service only since March this year. I am a small investor, bought some silver & gold back in 2019/20, long before knowing you. With the enormous price movements in 2025/... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

They do in-depth charts and important relationship between sectors… also the abide by the most important thing is limiting your risks, especially in a market like this. That is the way I did it when I... See more

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Using Science To Shift The Odds Of Trading Success. Launched on Monday May 3rd 2021, this site is the culmination of collaborative work between Northstar (Kevin Wadsworth) and Badcharts (Patrick Karim). Our scientific, ‘weight of evidence’ market analysis incorporates sound risk and money management protocols. We are both technical analysts (not financial advisors), so cannot give individual investment advice. However you found us, we’re delighted to see you here, so that we can help you navigate the markets and make more informed investment decisions.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Northstar Badcharts Recommendation

Usage- 6 months
Complete trading system when paired with TradingView - includes Risk management & Portfolio management tools plus individual Trading & Investment alerts. Keith & Karim do a phenomenal amount of work - it's difficult to keep on top of their prolific output.
Thoroughly recommend.

November 18, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sincerity and Reliability

These two guys are as sincere and skilled as it gets. No front just steady and unexcitable commentary on the TA they see. They are straight arrows.

November 17, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Valuable membership

I have been a member with Kevin and Patrick for over two years now. Their technical analysis is high quality but also down to earth realistic. It fits with me very well. The membership fee is well worth it

November 16, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I jumped from one "expert" analyst…

I jumped from one "expert" analyst site to another for over ten years looking for a simple, concise evaluation
of the PM and commodities markets. Most charged a ton of money for ambiguous and worthless commentary. I also lost a ton of money relying on their recommendations. Finally discovered NSBC a couple of years ago. No B.S., straightforward and unbiased information that makes sense. They have also exposed me to potential markets for investments. Their approach using gold ratios is about as rational as it gets. Criticism of their comprehensive weekly podcasts is unwarranted. It's simple to skip charts that you don't find useful (but could be if some critics took the time). Kudos to Kevin and Patrick.

November 15, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional

The analysis and insights Northstar and Badcharts have given me have saved me a great deal of pain in the markets, and I honestly can’t overstate how much I appreciate the clarity and discipline they bring to their work. Kevin and Patrick are exceptional at what they do—always grounded in reason and evidence, never swayed by noise, hype, or narrative.

In a space that often leans into clickbait, politics, and conspiracy, their level-headed, apolitical approach is a breath of fresh air. It’s rare, and it’s deeply valued. I’m genuinely grateful for how generously they share their knowledge and for how much confidence and peace of mind their guidance has brought me during chaotic market cycles.

November 15, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I feel very confident with Northstar and Badcharts

I feel very confident with the information Northstar and Badcharts provide. The info is clear and helps me remove any emotional decision coming from outside headline media news. My focus is then on what the charts are doing and Northstar and Badcharts break them down and describe them very well. Really excellent work !!!

November 16, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best technical analysts known to man!

Kevin and Pat are incredible at what they do. Their technical analysis is beyond reproach. They disregard narratives and just focus on the data. They will keep you on the right side of the trade. Love'em!

April 7, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

“The Real Deal”.

Pat and Kevin are “The Real Deal”.

I have been in Banking and Finance since 1979 (now Retired) and looked at so many “commentators, experts, tipsters, newsletter writers” etc. over 46 years.
In all that time, these guys have come out top of the pile for their knowledge, timely information and technical approach – with a sprinkling of fundamental background information.

What really stands out, is their NSBC Big Picture 5,000 foot view which ties together macro events with meticulous evidence based analysis. They observe, analyze logically, and consider all possibilities of an outcome – importantly offering a summary of each post.
They continually look for a “Kaizen” approach to the website, constantly tweaking and providing yet more value to an already fantastic service.
You are highly unlikely to find a better service anywhere, at any price if you want to follow the financial markets.

April 7, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really glad i found these guys

I really like these guys - honest and objective coupled with in depth technical analysis, and all done without the usual hype and hyperbole that you so often get from trading and analysis subscriptions. Its already made me look at my trading differently and has helped to take the emotion out of the process. Thoroughly recommend

March 23, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wealth of experience, genuinely committed, great track record !

Patrick and Kevin are two brilliant minds who will provide you with great insights. A wealth of experience and an indispensable sounding board for navigating the markets. For me personally, the cherry on the cake: very friendly and genuinely involved. They also do not shy away from personal feedback. # A grateful subscriber from the very beginning. Cheers !

September 16, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

subscriber since the beginning...

I've been a subscriber to Northstar / bad charts since the beginning, and was following Kevin on twitter for several years before that. Their 'weight of evidence' approach is measured, and they are quick to acknowledge that their approach will not guarantee a specific result, but give reasonable expectations based on a technical approach that has a solid, though not perfect, set of outcomes. I followed Kevin's advice to buy and sell on BTC in the previous cycle and did very well - as in pay off my house well. needless to say, the monthly price I'm locked into is paid for the rest of my life from that one trade. I mainly follow the larger trends on uranium and precious metals, and enter trades when their charts and other fundamental analysts I listen to line up. Keep up the discipline and the good work.

September 14, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I will never forgive Kevin for his…

I will never forgive Kevin for his extremely bearish views on Bitcoin during a positively divergent double bottom during December 2022. His constantly negative analysis and harsh wording convinced me it was time to exit my solana position and I sold 800 USD worth at a low, now worth 20,000 USD. I was injured badly at the time so my brain was not screwed on.

No good trades or advice were provided for a year post this. I've changed providers now and have made much better decisions since. I would love to say who but I don't think it's appropriate.

These guys are too full themselves.

EDIT: Look at his response, he assumes I lost money, I just didn't gain any. And being bearish in January 22 justifies your extreme bearishness in December 22?

The fact is you were bearish during a positively divergent double bottom in bitcoin. Basic textbook stuff. I trusted your service over my own experience. A mistake.

December 30, 2023
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Hi James. I'm sorry to hear you sold at a low. Our members received the information to exit a very long time before that though, with multiple warnings as Bitcoin & the crypto market was topping. We even gave a final warning on social media in January 2022. It's a matter of public record https://x.com/NorthstarCharts/status/1485387865370546182 - We can't be blamed if you ignored it. Our NAV (tracked trades) made substantial gains in 2022, so I can only assume you didn't follow those either. Certainly some lessons to be learned there, I feel. Sound risk & money management protocols should always be adhered to. Very best wishes in your future trading/investing, Kevin.

Edit in response: Apologies, but I didn't mean to assume anything. It sounded, from your reply that you sold at a low, rather than near the high when we gave our final warnings. The Bitcoin Decision Aid should have helped you https://x.com/NorthstarCharts/status/1638597743064104960 - We included a lot more detail for members. The move from $35k to the $69k target didn't yield a particularly good risk/reward profile, but we used it to increase gold & silver stacks by over 30% with our ratio tracker going long BTC versus gold and silver. It sounds like you weren't prepared to consider our full range of website tools, aids and trades. Money was made elsewhere and the NAV gained as a result. We don't limit ourselves to crypto for good reason. Since early 2021 uranium miners have outperformed Bitcoin and the altcoin index. In fact, URA has outperformed Total2 by around 90%.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding

Outstanding, clear, and expert analysis on the stock markets, gold, and bitcoin. I can highly recommend Kevin and Pat for their integrity, their service, and value for money.

March 31, 2024
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