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…
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…
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…
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…
Failed Breakdowns and Failed Break Outs: Reversals In the previous article we looked at break outs and confirmation. We learned the difference between false break outs (break out initiation) and backtests from where a break out (or break down) confirms or fails. The next progression in our learning is to understand how to spot…
Breakouts (continuation) versus False Breakouts (sweeps) Price action is simple: trends end when continuation fails, then price attempts a reversal, and if that fails, the trend is neutralised and forms a balance range for consolidation. Our ability to distinguish between successful and failed continuation allows us to navigate price action on a risk informed…
The Entry Model Everything I do on a day to day basis is based on price reversals. My entry model cuts through noise and gives entries based on confirmation (break out) or failure (reversal). In fact, this is all you need to succeed, and I am sharing it with you for free. The strategy…
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