Three LawsEffort vs Result law
High volume with small price progress signals trend exhaustion (effort no result)
Source: strike.money
P&F TargetingHorizontal P&F count
Use number of columns in P&F congestion area times box size to project breakout target
Source: strike.money
P&F TargetingVertical P&F count
Project minimum target from first SOS column on Point & Figure chart
Source: strike.money
Trade SelectionWyckoff 9 buying tests
Pre-entry checklist: downside accomplished spring tested LPS jump across creek etc.
Source: wyckoffanalytics.com
Trade SelectionWyckoff 9 selling tests
Pre-entry checklist for shorts: upside accomplished UTAD activity LPSY etc.
Source: wyckoffanalytics.com
Composite OperatorCO alignment trade
Identify direction CO is positioning and align entries with their footprint
Source: alchemymarkets.com
VolumeStopping volume signal
High volume with narrow range and close in upper third signals selling exhaustion
Source: wyckoffanalytics.com
VolumeEffort no result divergence
High effort (volume) without commensurate price progress flags reversal pending
Source: strike.money
Tape ReadingBar-by-bar tape reading
Read each bar's spread close and volume relative to context for institutional intent
Source: wyckoffanalytics.com
LevelsCreek resistance line
Draw zigzag resistance line through Phase B highs as breakout reference (Creek)
Source: classroomoftraders.com
LevelsIce support line
Draw zigzag support line through Phase B lows as breakdown reference (Ice)
Source: classroomoftraders.com
ChoCH ConceptWyckoff Change of Character entry
First trend change in Phase A from down to sideways indicates regime shift; reduce shorts
Source: classroomoftraders.com
Multi-TFWyckoff multi-timeframe alignment
Use weekly for phase identification; daily/4H for trade trigger; LTF for entry precision
Source: tradersmastermind.com
Automatic Rally (AR) fade short
Accumulation Phase AShort
Short the AR top into trading range as it sets upper boundary; tight SL above AR high
Source: litefinance.org
Automatic Reaction (AR) buy fade
Distribution Phase ALong
Buy AR low into range as lower boundary forms; small size only
Source: litefinance.org
Backup to Edge of Creek (BUEC)
Accumulation Phase DLong
Buy retest of breakout level after Jump Across the Creek; ride markup
Source: tradersmastermind.com
Buying Climax (BC) fade
Distribution Phase AShort
Short high-volume wide-range exhaustion candle at top; SL above BC high
Source: tradealgo.com
Cause and Effect law
Three LawsTarget sizing
Larger TR cause produces proportionally larger trend effect; size targets to range width
Source: strike.money
Climactic action top signal
VolumeShort
Wide range high-volume bar at extension signals climactic exhaustion
Source: strike.money
Distribution Schematic #1 (with UTAD)
SchematicsShort
Distribution with explicit UTAD; primary short setup
Source: wyckoffanalytics.com
Distribution Schematic #2 (no UTAD)
SchematicsShort
Distribution without UTAD; trade on MSOW breakdown with LPSY retest
Source: wyckoffanalytics.com
Intraday composite operator scalp
IntradayBoth
Apply Wyckoff schematics on 5/15-min charts for intraday springs and UTs near key levels
Source: tradealgo.com
Jump Across the Creek (JAC)
Accumulation Phase DLong
Aggressive breakout buy above defined Creek (range high) with volume expansion
Source: tradersmastermind.com
Jump Across the Ice (JAI) short
Distribution Phase DShort
Aggressive breakdown short below defined Ice (range low) with volume expansion
Source: tradersmastermind.com
Last Point of Supply (LPSY) short
Distribution Phase DShort
Short weak-volume rally to former support now resistance; high-prob short entry
Source: tradealgo.com
Last Point of Support (LPS) entry
Accumulation Phase DLong
Buy pullback to former resistance now support on declining volume; lowest-risk entry
Source: tradealgo.com
Major Sign of Weakness (MSOW) short
Distribution Phase DShort
Short wide-spread high-volume breakdown below range support; markdown begins
Source: classroomoftraders.com
Markdown pyramid
Distribution Phase EShort
Add shorts on each lower-high pullback during established downtrend until bottom signs
Source: strike.money
Markup pyramid
Accumulation Phase ELong
Add positions on each higher-low pullback during established uptrend until top reversal signs
Source: strike.money
Phase B absorption tracking
Accumulation Phase BNeutral monitor
Track decreasing volume on downswings inside range to confirm institutional absorption before commitment
Source: wyckoffanalytics.com
Phase B distribution tracking
Distribution Phase BNeutral
Watch for volume increasing on downswings inside range confirming distribution underway
Source: wyckoffanalytics.com
Phase B narrowing range pre-breakout
Accumulation Phase BLong bias
Enter on contracting range and dry-up volume signaling supply exhausted near range lows
Source: strike.money
Preliminary Supply (PSY) short setup
Distribution Phase AShort
First sign of selling on volume during uptrend; reduce longs and prepare shorts
Source: litefinance.org
Preliminary Support (PS) buy
Accumulation Phase ALong
Enter on first significant volume increase during downtrend signaling buyers absorbing supply; partial size
Source: strike.money
Reaccumulation pattern trade
ContinuationLong
Recognize pause within uptrend as reaccumulation; buy spring and BUEC for continuation
Source: strike.money
Redistribution pattern short
ContinuationShort
Recognize pause within downtrend as redistribution; short upthrust and LPSY for continuation
Source: strike.money
Schematic #1 (with spring)
SchematicsLong
Standard accumulation pattern with explicit Phase C spring; cleanest setup to trade
Source: strike.money
Schematic #2 (no spring)
SchematicsLong
Accumulation completes without spring; trade on SOS breakout with LPS retest
Source: trendspider.com
Secondary Test (ST) low-volume buy
Accumulation Phase ALong
Buy ST near SC low when volume contracts confirming sellers exhausted
Source: wyckoffanalytics.com
Secondary Test (ST) low-volume short
Distribution Phase AShort
Short ST near BC high when volume contracts confirming buyers exhausted
Source: litefinance.org
Selling Climax (SC) Fade
Accumulation Phase ALong
Buy after high-volume capitulation candle that halts downtrend; SL below SC low; target Automatic Rally
Source: wyckoffanalytics.com
Sign of Strength (SOS) breakout buy
Accumulation Phase DLong
Buy wide-spread high-volume breakout above range resistance (Creek); demand confirmed
Source: tradealgo.com
Spring (Type 1) buy entry
Accumulation Phase CLong
Buy when price breaks below TR support and reverses back into range; SL below spring low
Source: trendspider.com
Spring (Type 2) buy with retest
Accumulation Phase CLong
Wait for low-volume Test of spring before entry; tighter SL below test low
Source: tradealgo.com
Spring (Type 3) shallow penetration buy
Accumulation Phase CLong
Minor support breach with quick recovery; aggressive entry on first signs of reversal
Source: classroomoftraders.com
Supply and Demand law
Three LawsBias filter
Trade direction set by which side dominates volume on price expansion
Source: strike.money
Terminal Shakeout (TSO) deep spring buy
Accumulation Phase CLong
Aggressive deep penetration of support followed by sharp reversal; large SL but high R/R
Source: classroomoftraders.com
UTAD (Upthrust After Distribution) short
Distribution Phase CShort
Short high-volume false breakout above resistance with quick rejection; primary distribution short
Source: litefinance.org
Upthrust (UT) short
Distribution Phase CShort
Short brief penetration of range high that reverses back inside; SL above UT high
Source: litefinance.org
Volume dry-up bottom
VolumeLong
Declining volume during ST or pre-spring signals supply exhaustion; aggressive bottom buy
Source: trendspider.com
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