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METHODOLOGY – HOURLY SWING SYSTEM The Hourly Turn& Reversal Sequence The turn sequence is mechanically the same in both directions — but the character is completely different. Uptrend turns resist the pullback and tend to form flags. Downtrend turns find a low and snap back harder. Both require a different approach while technical levels…
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METHODOLOGY – HOURLY SWING SYSTEM Hourly Swings& the Root Timeframe The H1 chart is where lower timeframe day trades and higher timeframe swings converge. Every M5 EMA9 downtrend is an hourly sell-off. Every M5 DEM entry is a potential hourly swing. Understanding that relationship is what makes H1 the root timeframe — the consistent…
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Indicator Reference — Volatility Contractions Barky’s Diagonal Entry Model A short-form guide to reading and trading volatility contraction setups within the Complete DEM Suite. Neutralisation Box – Trigger Bar – Risk-defined entries – Multi-timeframe OVERVIEW Volatility Contractions Barky’s Volatility Contractions identify where an expansion has paused and range has compressed to its tightest point…
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Setup Formation Without exception, setups form around pauses in trend. An exhaustion pivot marks a local bottom or top, forming a bounce or a pullback. These are called Exhaustion and Rejection, forming the setup high and low. A sweep of either side is next and presents the first opportunity to define risk and take…
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Introduction Barky’s Diagonal Entry Model and system of Dynamic Trend Following offer both day and swing traders a refined approach to identify and participate in high probability directional trades. The concept is simple, easy to learn and understand, and appeals to traders who value clarity, low emotional strain, and actionable guidance. Key Concept The…
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Barky’s Three Level Trade Plans Updated and shared daily via the Substack newsletter, the Three Level Trade Plans offer clear charts, each with three primary levels: Here is an example of an actual trade plan, with the three levels marked. During the session, when price hits one of these pre-planned levels, I wait for…
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Barky’s Diagonal Entry Model To day trade successfully, you need one reliable strategy to control risk and consistently gain or 10-20 points per setup (day trading $NQ_F – on $ES_F this is the equivalent of 4-5 points), regardless of higher timeframe action. Barky’s Diagonal Entry Model Delivers This Price action is binary, continuously fluctuating…
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The following terminology and abbreviations are custom to the Barkworthy Notes and its published charts. Timeframes Charting Abbreviations in order of systematic appearance. Edges DEM/DTF System In alphabetic order. Trend / EMA Boxes In alphabetic order. Technical
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Barky’s Dynamic Trend Following system (DTF) is a structured trading methodology that works in conjunction with Barky’s Diagonal Entry Model (DEM) to identify and trade trends based on the “leading timeframe.” The basic concept is rooted in the fact that price action is fractal. Lower and higher timeframes setup identical continuation and reversal patterns,…