a systemised approach that Works on All Timeframes
A powerful system for all timeframes…
The Barkworthy Trading Methodology, developed by a trader known as “Barky” and detailed through resources like The Barkworthy Notes and The Barkworthy Full Access Discord community, centres around two key systems: the Diagonal Entry Model (DEM) and Dynamic Trend Following (DTF). This methodology is designed to simplify trading decisions, minimise emotional interference, and provide a structured, repeatable approach to navigating financial markets.
Below is an overview of the system and how it works.
Core Components
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Diagonal Entry Model (DEM):
- Purpose: Aims to secure the earliest possible entry into a mean-reversal trade after a trend structure breaks.
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How It Works:
- Identifies a “first diagonal,” which signals a break in an existing trend (e.g., higher highs and higher lows in an uptrend, or lower lows and lower highs in a downtrend).
- A “second diagonal” establishes a risk-defined entry point, targeting a pre-set “third diagonal” as the profit objective.
- The system uses three specific diagonals to define setups, making it straightforward and systematic.
- Flexibility: Works across all timeframes—hourly charts for day trading (with 1, 3, 5, or 10-minute charts for entries), and weekly/daily/4-hour charts for swing trading.
- Key Feature: Focuses on level-to-level trading (e.g., buying at support, selling at resistance) with an edge when reclaiming key levels after a breakout or breakdown.
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Dynamic Trend Following (DTF):
- Purpose: Complements DEM by maximizing gains once a new trend emerges post-entry.
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How It Works:
- After a DEM entry, DTF provides rules for managing positions as the trend develops, emphasizing risk and position management.
- When the third diagonal (target) is hit, 80% of the position is closed to lock in profits, and the stop for the remaining 20% is moved to breakeven. This process repeats with new lower-timeframe DEM setups, compounding gains while limiting downside.
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Risk and Position Management:
- Every entry is risk-defined with clear stop-loss placement, ensuring traders know exactly where to exit if the setup fails.
- Rules are designed to minimise losses and compound gains, preserving emotional and financial capital even during losing streaks.
Trading consistently
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced trader, the Diagonal Entry Model offers you a strategic edge that aims to secure the earliest possible entry into a mean-reversal trade after a trend structure breaks.
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How does it work?
The model uses three specific diagonals to signal a break in an existing trend, and then a second diagonal establishes a risk-defined entry, with the trade essentially targeting a third diagonal towards supply or demand.
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Risk informed entries
Every entry is risk-defined with clear stop-loss placement, ensuring traders know exactly where to exit if the setup fails. Rules are designed to minimise losses and compound gains, preserving emotional and financial capital even during losing streaks.
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Eliminate the big loss
Emotional Discipline: By automating decision-making, DEM/DTF reduces emotional interference, helping traders stay consistent.
The process is always the same
The process is repeatable, the outcome is predictable.
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Power Points to Consider
Why do traders prefer the Diagonal Entry Model?
Countless traders have realised their dreams by committing to the system.
Proven strategy
The methodology has garnered positive feedback, with users highlighting its practicality and Barky’s commitment to student success. Reviews suggest it’s a “real deal” approach, distinct from overly complex or gimmicky systems, though its effectiveness depends on disciplined application.
Versatility
Applicable to various markets (stocks, futures, forex) and timeframes.
For day trading, hourly charts guide intraday moves, while shorter timeframes refine entries.
For swing trading, weekly consolidations set the stage, with daily or 4-hour DEM setups triggering entries.
Clarity and Structure
Offers a clear, repeatable framework that eliminates guesswork.
Market Conditions
Effective in both trending or volatile markets, as well as tight trading ranges, with DTF instructing to either buy/sell EMA9 break outs or buy/sell EMA9 reversals, based on trend status.
Simplicity
Described as one of the simplest systems to learn and practice, requiring only the ability to identify and place the three diagonals.
Level to level trading
DEM/DTF focuses on level-to-level trading (e.g., buying at support, selling at resistance) with an edge when reclaiming key levels after a breakout or breakdown.
Down to Earth teaching
Barky’s approachable, grounded explanations are praised for enhancing general trading awareness beyond just the methodology.
Supportive community
The Discord is a safe space, with like-minded people that build each other up with positivity, ideas, charts and discoveries.
Backed by a global trading community, Barky shares real-time insights, daily setups, and educational content.
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The system is rules based, from the early entry into the emerging trend, all the way up to the moment the trend ends.
A beautiful, clear cut approach with a solid rules set, ready for your success…
Markets only produce two to three weekly swings per year, and it is our job as traders to extract as much as we can, when assets are trending.
Simplify your trading by committing to the Diagonal Entry Model strategy…
Let each trade become a matter of data
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