Entry
Entry
Lesson 6: Entry Logic
Lesson 6: Entry Logic
Lesson 6: Entry Logic
Beginner
Beginner
Beginner
11 min
11 min
11 min
Valid Opposing Candles
Valid Opposing Candles
Valid Opposing Candles
Once the initial reversal confirmation is established, the focus shifts to identifying a continuation entry signature. Because of the daily profiling process, all entries are executed within the 08:00 candle.
Once the initial reversal confirmation is established, the focus shifts to identifying a continuation entry signature. Because of the daily profiling process, all entries are executed within the 08:00 candle.
Once the initial reversal confirmation is established, the focus shifts to identifying a continuation entry signature. Because of the daily profiling process, all entries are executed within the 08:00 candle.
The basis of all continuation entries is a close through opposing candles on the respective timeframe, depending on the candle being traded within. Each entry must meet strict criteria at a baseline.
The basis of all continuation entries is a close through opposing candles on the respective timeframe, depending on the candle being traded within. Each entry must meet strict criteria at a baseline.
The basis of all continuation entries is a close through opposing candles on the respective timeframe, depending on the candle being traded within. Each entry must meet strict criteria at a baseline.
Bulky candle body: Candle bodies present the opposing candles in the chart. Without them, the signatures lack the quality which should be demanded.
Bulky candle body: Candle bodies present the opposing candles in the chart. Without them, the signatures lack the quality which should be demanded.
Bulky candle body: Candle bodies present the opposing candles in the chart. Without them, the signatures lack the quality which should be demanded.
Wider range: Stop losses are placed on the other side of opposing candles. Sufficient range is meant to sustain through slight drawback on an entry to allow the market to play out.
Wider range: Stop losses are placed on the other side of opposing candles. Sufficient range is meant to sustain through slight drawback on an entry to allow the market to play out.
Wider range: Stop losses are placed on the other side of opposing candles. Sufficient range is meant to sustain through slight drawback on an entry to allow the market to play out.
Clear close through: The close through the opposing candles is the entry trigger. It should be obvious once it occurs.
Clear close through: The close through the opposing candles is the entry trigger. It should be obvious once it occurs.
Clear close through: The close through the opposing candles is the entry trigger. It should be obvious once it occurs.
The basis of all continuation entries is a close through opposing candles on the respective timeframe, depending on the candle being traded within. Each entry must meet strict criteria at a baseline.
The basis of all continuation entries is a close through opposing candles on the respective timeframe, depending on the candle being traded within. Each entry must meet strict criteria at a baseline.
The basis of all continuation entries is a close through opposing candles on the respective timeframe, depending on the candle being traded within. Each entry must meet strict criteria at a baseline.
Entry Confluences
Entry Confluences
Entry Confluences
While the baseline defines what makes opposing candles valid in continuation, additional confluences can be applied to increase quality and probability.
While the baseline defines what makes opposing candles valid in continuation, additional confluences can be applied to increase quality and probability.
While the baseline defines what makes opposing candles valid in continuation, additional confluences can be applied to increase quality and probability.
Run on a short term swing
Divergence at the opposing swing
Opposing candle formed at volatility driver
Close though occurring at volatility driver
Opposing candles in respect to other opposing candles
Run on a short term swing
Divergence at the opposing swing
Opposing candle formed at volatility driver
Close though occurring at volatility driver
Opposing candles in respect to other opposing candles
Run on a short term swing
Divergence at the opposing swing
Opposing candle formed at volatility driver
Close though occurring at volatility driver
Opposing candles in respect to other opposing candles
At least one of these confluences must be present on an entry signature. When multiple occur on the same signature, they only increase the quality of the setup.
At least one of these confluences must be present on an entry signature. When multiple occur on the same signature, they only increase the quality of the setup.
At least one of these confluences must be present on an entry signature. When multiple occur on the same signature, they only increase the quality of the setup.
Volatility Drivers
Volatility Drivers
Volatility Drivers
Entries will always be framed within the 08:00 candle. This earlier window of the New York session involves a saturation of volatility drivers which enter the market.
Entries will always be framed within the 08:00 candle. This earlier window of the New York session involves a saturation of volatility drivers which enter the market.
Entries will always be framed within the 08:00 candle. This earlier window of the New York session involves a saturation of volatility drivers which enter the market.
08:30 news: This time can bring both low and high impact news events. Identifying which applies on the specific day being traded is crucial, as it directly influences the level of volatility entering the market.
08:30 news: This time can bring both low and high impact news events. Identifying which applies on the specific day being traded is crucial, as it directly influences the level of volatility entering the market.
08:30 news: This time can bring both low and high impact news events. Identifying which applies on the specific day being traded is crucial, as it directly influences the level of volatility entering the market.
09:30 open: The equity market open is a volatility driver present in every single trading day within the indices market. It is always the primary point of focus, as it is the main factor driving the expansion for the day.
09:30 open: The equity market open is a volatility driver present in every single trading day within the indices market. It is always the primary point of focus, as it is the main factor driving the expansion for the day.
09:30 open: The equity market open is a volatility driver present in every single trading day within the indices market. It is always the primary point of focus, as it is the main factor driving the expansion for the day.
10:00 news: This time generally brings low impact news events on the days they are scheduled. While they hold the least significance, it is still important to understand that volatility will enter the market to some extent.
10:00 news: This time generally brings low impact news events on the days they are scheduled. While they hold the least significance, it is still important to understand that volatility will enter the market to some extent.
10:00 news: This time generally brings low impact news events on the days they are scheduled. While they hold the least significance, it is still important to understand that volatility will enter the market to some extent.
Volatility drivers offer a significant advantage within the two scenarios you will encounter. Either a reversal has already been established and price is in continuation, or a reversal must first form before expanding into continuation. The daily profile sets this understanding, the volatility drivers provide both context and confirmation to this happening.
Volatility drivers offer a significant advantage within the two scenarios you will encounter. Either a reversal has already been established and price is in continuation, or a reversal must first form before expanding into continuation. The daily profile sets this understanding, the volatility drivers provide both context and confirmation to this happening.
Volatility drivers offer a significant advantage within the two scenarios you will encounter. Either a reversal has already been established and price is in continuation, or a reversal must first form before expanding into continuation. The daily profile sets this understanding, the volatility drivers provide both context and confirmation to this happening.
Continuation
Continuation
Continuation
Reversal
Reversal
Reversal
Market Order and Stop Loss
Market Order and Stop Loss
Market Order and Stop Loss
Once a valid close through opposing candles aligned with the continuation signature, entries are confirmed and valid to be taken. As long as the risk-to-reward remains favorable from the point of entry to the stop loss, a market order is executed. This is the preferred method because a retest of the opposing close candles used in the entry signature is neither required nor expected. The close through that confirms the signature is the only requirement. For this reason, entries are executed with market orders rather than limit orders.
Once a valid close through opposing candles aligned with the continuation signature, entries are confirmed and valid to be taken. As long as the risk-to-reward remains favorable from the point of entry to the stop loss, a market order is executed. This is the preferred method because a retest of the opposing close candles used in the entry signature is neither required nor expected. The close through that confirms the signature is the only requirement. For this reason, entries are executed with market orders rather than limit orders.
Once a valid close through opposing candles aligned with the continuation signature, entries are confirmed and valid to be taken. As long as the risk-to-reward remains favorable from the point of entry to the stop loss, a market order is executed. This is the preferred method because a retest of the opposing close candles used in the entry signature is neither required nor expected. The close through that confirms the signature is the only requirement. For this reason, entries are executed with market orders rather than limit orders.
Stop losses must always be placed at the opposing high or low of the entry signature. The purpose of a stop loss is to protect the position in the market to the best extent possible. It is never placed out of greed or to artificially skew the risk-to-reward. A poorly placed stop loss is the fastest way to turn a valid setup into an unnecessary loss.
Stop losses must always be placed at the opposing high or low of the entry signature. The purpose of a stop loss is to protect the position in the market to the best extent possible. It is never placed out of greed or to artificially skew the risk-to-reward. A poorly placed stop loss is the fastest way to turn a valid setup into an unnecessary loss.
Stop losses must always be placed at the opposing high or low of the entry signature. The purpose of a stop loss is to protect the position in the market to the best extent possible. It is never placed out of greed or to artificially skew the risk-to-reward. A poorly placed stop loss is the fastest way to turn a valid setup into an unnecessary loss.
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