The fourth Bullish Setup - Outside Strong Green is the subject of this post. This is a 1 candlestick continuation pattern that feeds on a reversal during the candle formation which has the effect of trapping the bears. It is a PROPRIETARY set up that works very successfully for most of the commodities.
To be tradable as per our strategy, the following conditions need to be met, part of trade selection.
The setup should complete on C3 @ 3PM, C4 @ 5PM, or C5 @ 7PM. Setup forming on C2 is not eligible. Trading conditions are mentioned below separately for trades on C4 @ 5pm and trades on C5 @ 7pm. Note : If you recall from the introductory post on chart setups, trade execution @ 5PM or 7PM depends on the US open. The former applies when the US markets open @ 7PM and the latter when the US markets open @ 8PM during winters.
Trades @ 5PM i.e. completion of C4 - The setup should form at C3 or C4. If the setup forms at C3, C4 should not be an adverse red candle or a long green candle.
Trades @ 7PM i.e. completion of C5 - The setup should form at C3, C4 or C5. If the setup forms at C3 or C4, the subsequent 2H candle/s before taking the trade should not be an adverse red candle or a long green candle. In both the situations above, if the setup forms on a 2H candle earlier than the trade execution time @ 5PM or 7PM, the interim candle/s should not violate the setup or run away. A narrow range candle (red or green) or a small doji that indicates consolidation is what we are looking for. Some amount of judgment is required. IF THERE IS ANY DOUBT, DO NOT ENTER.
Prior candle should be a medium or long green candle (C3 if the pattern completes on C4, for example).
The candle that completes the pattern should be comparatively longer and close near the high. Also, the low of this candle should preferably be below or very near to the prior green candle’s open, forming a long lower wick to create an engulfing effect. It derives its power from a strong reversal to a strong continuation pattern during the candle formation thus trapping the bears.
Pattern is stronger if forms at or near support though not compulsory.
There should be sufficient room to expand before encountering resistance. A pattern forming very close to strong overhead resistance may not work hence avoid.
Always keep the bigger trend in mind. You should be ready with the weekly and daily view of the chart beforehand. If both are negative, avoid long trades. Take the trade if at least one of these is positive or sideways with a bullish undertone.
By the time the candle completes @ 5 PM or 7 PM, you should have already made up your mind whether to take the trade or step aside, very very important. If you cannot make up your mind, it is best to step aside.
Chart Examples : Please study the following chart examples carefully, across commodities, paying attention to the annotations which explain the price action behind the setup. Observe carefully what happens after the trade is executed.
Trade dynamics in terms of number of lots, Stop Loss, Price Targets by lot and the profit/ loss of the trade is also provided in a table below the chart. Please revisit once we have covered these in the section on Strategy as it would make better sense then.
Win Ratio: The table below provides the Win Ratio for this setup for different commodities, a key component for trade selection.
As is clear from the numbers above, the setup is highly tradable on all 5 commodities
Now that you know the setup, please look for similar setups on the 2H charts for our chosen basket of commodities. Please share your observation in the Comments along with an image of the chart that you are referring to. We will revert with our comments. Please click on "Next Post" to move to the fifth Bullish Setup - Snake Buy.
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