★★★☆☆
TIER 2: SOLID SETUPS
High probability trades with better alignment
Win Rate
55-65%
Position Size
60-80%
Stop Loss
15-20 pips
Profit Target
15-25 pips
Holding Time
2-6 hours
Frequency
25-30%
🟢 BUY SETUPS (3-Star Quality)
| # | 4H Trend | 4H Phase | 4H Position | 1H Trend | 15M Trend | Alignment | Market | Signal | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BULLISH | CORRECTION | DISCOUNT | BULLISH | BULLISH | ✅ ALIGNED | 📈 TRENDING | 🟢 BUY | Enter BUY immediately. All timeframes aligned bullish in discount. Use 60-80% size, 15-20 pip SL. |
| 2 | BULLISH | IMPULSE ⬆ | DISCOUNT | RANGING | BULLISH | ✅ ALIGNED | 📈 TRENDING | 🟢 BUY (1H consolidating) | Enter BUY. 15M bullish momentum, 1H just consolidating. Use 60-80% size, 15-20 pip SL. |
| 3 | BULLISH | CORRECTION | EQUILIBRIUM | BULLISH | BULLISH | ✅ ALIGNED | 📈 TRENDING | 🟢 BUY (Wait discount) | Wait for dip to discount or enter with 50-60% size now. Set limit order at 4H low. |
| 4 | BULLISH | IMPULSE ⬆ | PREMIUM | BULLISH | BEARISH | ✅ ALIGNED | 📈 TRENDING | 🟢 BUY (Wait deep pullback) | Wait for pullback to equilibrium/discount. Don't chase. Set alerts. 60-70% size when triggered. |
🔴 SELL SETUPS (3-Star Quality)
| # | 4H Trend | 4H Phase | 4H Position | 1H Trend | 15M Trend | Alignment | Market | Signal | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BEARISH | CORRECTION | PREMIUM | BEARISH | BEARISH | ✅ ALIGNED | 📈 TRENDING | 🔴 SELL | Enter SELL immediately. All timeframes aligned bearish in premium. Use 60-80% size, 15-20 pip SL. |
| 2 | BEARISH | IMPULSE ⬇ | PREMIUM | RANGING | BEARISH | ✅ ALIGNED | 📈 TRENDING | 🔴 SELL (1H consolidating) | Enter SELL. 15M bearish momentum, 1H just consolidating. Use 60-80% size, 15-20 pip SL. |
| 3 | BEARISH | CORRECTION | EQUILIBRIUM | BEARISH | BEARISH | ✅ ALIGNED | 📈 TRENDING | 🔴 SELL (Wait premium) | Wait for rally to premium or enter with 50-60% size now. Set limit order at 4H high. |
| 4 | BEARISH | IMPULSE ⬇ | DISCOUNT | BEARISH | BULLISH | ✅ ALIGNED | 📈 TRENDING | 🔴 SELL (Wait rally to premium) | Wait for rally to equilibrium/premium. Don't chase. Set alerts. 60-70% size when triggered. |
🔑 Key Points for Tier 2 Setups:
- Alignment crucial - All have ✅ ALIGNED status
- Position matters - BUY in DISCOUNT, SELL in PREMIUM
- Trending preferred - Works best in 📈 TRENDING markets
- 15M ranging OK - If 4H/1H aligned, 15M consolidation is normal
- Normal risk - 15-20 pip stops, 60-80% size
- Hold 2-6 hours - Target 15-25 pips profit
★★☆☆☆
TIER 3: TRADEABLE BUT RISKY
Most trades will come from here - These ARE tradeable with caution!
Win Rate
45-55%
Position Size
30-50%
Stop Loss
10-15 pips
Profit Target
8-15 pips
Holding Time
1-3 hours
Frequency
35-40%
🟢 BUY SETUPS (2-Star Quality)
| # | 4H Trend | 4H Phase | 4H Position | 1H Trend | 15M Trend | Alignment | Market | Signal | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BULLISH | CORRECTION | DISCOUNT | BULLISH | RANGING | ✅ ALIGNED | 📈 TRENDING | 🟢 BUY when 15M breaks up | ✅ 50% size. Wait for 15M break above recent highs. Use 10-15 pip SL. |
| 2 | BULLISH | IMPULSE ⬆ | EQUILIBRIUM | BULLISH | RANGING | ✅ ALIGNED | 📈 TRENDING | 🟢 BUY on 15M bullish break | ✅ 50% size. Enter when 15M closes above range. Tight 10-12 pip SL. |
| 3 | BULLISH | IMPULSE ⬆ | DISCOUNT | RANGING | RANGING | ❌ CONFLICT | 📈 TRENDING | 🟢 BUY when 1H breaks up | ✅ 40% size. Wait for 1H range break bullish. Tight 10-12 pip SL required. |
| 4 | BULLISH | RANGING | DISCOUNT | BULLISH | BULLISH | ❌ CONFLICT | 📈 TRENDING | 🟢 BUY 4H range breakout | ✅ Breakout only. Wait for 4H close above range. Enter retest with 40-50% size. |
| 5 | BULLISH | CORRECTION | DISCOUNT | BULLISH | RANGING | ✅ ALIGNED | 📊 CHOPPY | 🟢 BUY (smaller size) | ✅ 30% size. Choppy = reduce risk. Wait 15M breakout. Very tight 8-10 pip SL. |
| 6 | BULLISH | IMPULSE ⬆ | PREMIUM | BULLISH | BULLISH | ✅ ALIGNED | 📈 TRENDING | 🟢 RISKY BUY (expect reversal) | ⚠️ Scalp only! Overextended in premium. Strong momentum only. Exit +8-12 pips. 30-40% size max. |
| 7 | BULLISH | CORRECTION | EQUILIBRIUM | BULLISH | RANGING | ✅ ALIGNED | 📈 TRENDING | 🟢 BUY if dips to discount | ✅ Set limit order at discount zone. Don't chase. Wait for better entry. 50% size when triggered. |
🔴 SELL SETUPS (2-Star Quality)
| # | 4H Trend | 4H Phase | 4H Position | 1H Trend | 15M Trend | Alignment | Market | Signal | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BEARISH | CORRECTION | PREMIUM | BEARISH | RANGING | ✅ ALIGNED | 📈 TRENDING | 🔴 SELL when 15M breaks down | ✅ 50% size. Wait for 15M break below recent lows. Use 10-15 pip SL. |
| 2 | BEARISH | IMPULSE ⬇ | EQUILIBRIUM | BEARISH | RANGING | ✅ ALIGNED | 📈 TRENDING | 🔴 SELL on 15M bearish break | ✅ 50% size. Enter when 15M closes below range. Tight 10-12 pip SL. |
| 3 | BEARISH | IMPULSE ⬇ | PREMIUM | RANGING | RANGING | ❌ CONFLICT | 📈 TRENDING | 🔴 SELL when 1H breaks down | ✅ 40% size. Wait for 1H range break bearish. Tight 10-12 pip SL required. |
| 4 | BEARISH | RANGING | PREMIUM | BEARISH | BEARISH | ❌ CONFLICT | 📈 TRENDING | 🔴 SELL 4H range breakout | ✅ Breakout only. Wait for 4H close below range. Enter retest with 40-50% size. |
| 5 | BEARISH | CORRECTION | PREMIUM | BEARISH | RANGING | ✅ ALIGNED | 📊 CHOPPY | 🔴 SELL (smaller size) | ✅ 30% size. Choppy = reduce risk. Wait 15M breakout. Very tight 8-10 pip SL. |
| 6 | BEARISH | IMPULSE ⬇ | DISCOUNT | BEARISH | BEARISH | ✅ ALIGNED | 📈 TRENDING | 🔴 RISKY SELL (expect reversal) | ⚠️ Scalp only! Oversold in discount. Strong momentum only. Exit +8-12 pips. 30-40% size max. |
| 7 | BEARISH | CORRECTION | EQUILIBRIUM | BEARISH | RANGING | ✅ ALIGNED | 📈 TRENDING | 🔴 SELL if rallies to premium | ✅ Set limit order at premium zone. Don't chase. Wait for better entry. 50% size when triggered. |
🔑 Critical Points for Tier 3 Setups:
- Most trades here! - 35-40% of opportunities
- Reduce size - 30-50% max, never full
- Tighter stops - 10-15 pips max, 8-12 for scalps
- Wait confirmations - Breakouts, limit orders, better zones
- Choppy = smaller - 30% if 📊 CHOPPY
- Premium/Discount violations = scalp - Quick in/out only
- Faster exits - 50% at +8-10 pips, trail rest
- Hold 1-3 hours - Target 8-15 pips
- Best 2-star > worst 3-star - Be selective!
📊 Tier 2 vs Tier 3 Comparison
| Factor | Tier 2 (★★★☆☆) | Tier 3 (★★☆☆☆) |
|---|---|---|
| Win Rate | 55-65% | 45-55% |
| Position Size | 60-80% | 30-50% |
| Stop Loss | 15-20 pips | 10-15 pips |
| Market Frequency | 25-30% | 35-40% |
| Alignment | Always ✅ ALIGNED | Mixed (✅ or ❌) |
| Entry Type | Direct or Wait | Wait for Breakout |
| Profit Target | 15-25 pips | 8-15 pips |
| Holding Time | 2-6 hours | 1-3 hours |
💡 Key Takeaway
Perfect setups are rare. Master 2-star trading to stay active!
Tier 3 appears more frequently but requires tighter risk management.
Best 2-star setup > Worst 3-star setup - Be selective!