Playbook 01 · Slide 03 of 10 · Execution · Specific Signals — Not Feelings

Entry & Exit Criteria

8 specific setups — 4 long entries, 4 short entries. Each has a precise trigger condition. If the condition is not met, there is no trade.

Long Setups

Clear triggers

Short Setups

Clear triggers

Take Profit

50% at T1

+5–6 pts first exit

Cut Loss

Close vs trigger

Or VWAP turns

Long Entries

VWAP Reclaim ↑

Price dips below VWAP then closes back above it on 5-min candle with volume confirmation.

HVN Bounce ↑

Rejection wick at High Volume Node from below — bar closes above the HVN level.

Breakout Confirm ↑

Break above prior high or Globex high — 5-min close above with a volume surge.

Opening Drive ↑

First 5-min candle closes bullish, retest holds — enter on break of that candle's high.

Short Entries

VWAP Rejection ↓

Price fails to close above VWAP from below — closes back under with volume confirming sellers.

LVN Fade ↓

Low Volume Node acts as resistance — short the rejection wick close at the LVN level.

Failed Breakout ↓

Price breaks a key level but closes back inside the range within 1–2 candles. Bull trap.

Opening Drive ↓

First 5-min candle closes bearish, rally back fails — short the break of that candle's low.

Exit Rules — Quick Reference

Take Profit: Exit 50% at first target (HVN or VWAP ±5–6 pts). Exit 50% at second target (+10 pts). Close all if price stalls 3+ candles.

Cut Loss: Exit if price closes back through entry trigger, VWAP turns against trade, or counter-trend volume spike appears. NEVER add to a loser.