Template #3.3(A). Major trendline.
1. Brief situation description:
The market approaches the major trend line drawn through
two (or more) absolutely extreme points. (These should be the
whole chart on one side from such a line and a totally free
space on the other side.) The trade can be executed only on the
approach to a supportive line of the up-trend or at the resisting line
of a downtrend.
2. Currency, recommended for
trade:
All majors and crosses.
3. Trade characteristics:
Basic.
4. Trade (entry point) suggestions:
Enter the market 5-10 pips before the line in the direction,
opposite to the direction of the move.
5. Entry time:
Any time.
6. Entry execution:
Limit or market order.
7. Stop-loss placed:
Behind the line.
8. Reverse if stops triggered:
Recommended. (Trailing stop can also be used.)
9. Target(custom choice):
1. End of the day
(P1)
2. Average daily
range. (P2)
4. Other technical
point or reason.
10. Potential profit estimation:
N/A
11. Profit probability evaluation:
“Above average”
12. Risk evaluation:
“Below average”
13. P/L Ratio:
“Positive”
14. Potential clues in favor of the
open position:
N/A
15. Possible complications,
disadvantages and risk warnings,
and advice to avoid them:
N/A
16. Additional notices,
recommendations and trading tips:
The bigger the number of points lying on such a line, the less
the probability to commit a profitable trade. I prefer to trade
this template when the market makes its third or (at the
maximum) fourth approach to the line. In the case of the fourth
approach, I usually take profit early, using some market’s
hesitation before such a line.