Candle Range Theory (CRT)
Every HTF candle contains a mini-universe on the LTF. We use the
Power of Three (PO3):
- Accumulation — Price consolidates within the reference range
- Manipulation — Judas Swing wicks past extremes to trap retail
- Distribution — Price expands toward the opposite extreme
Fair Value Gap (FVG)
A 3-candle structural pocket where the wick of Candle 1 and Candle 3 do not overlap. Represents algorithmic efficiency that must be rebalanced. We enter when price returns to fill this gap after a valid MSS confirmation.
Clean Traffic
If historical price shows a rapid, single-candle expansion without choppy overlapping bodies — it is Clean Traffic. When price re-enters this window, it moves seamlessly through it, providing a 300–400 pip expansion runway.
MTF Protocol
- 4H — Macro narrative and structural trend direction
- 1H — Tracks intraday pullback, monitors correction exhaustion
- 30M/15M — Execution canvas, wait for MSS body close and FVG trigger
The 7-Point Checklist — Every trade must pass all 7
1
HTF Confluence — 4H explicitly indicates primary direction
2
Liquidity Swept — Equal Highs/Lows or CRT edge swept
3
MSS Body Close — 15M/30M candle body closes breaking structure
4
FVG Identified — Valid 3-candle imbalance from displacement
5
300-400 Pip Runway — Clean traffic verified to the left
6
Judas Wick + Color Flip — Entry catalyst confirmed
7
Session Window — London Open or NY AM Silver Bullet active