Ch. 16Strategy #589

Strategy #589

Fibonacci Pivot Points

Entry Logic

  • Exact Entry Trigger: Price interacts with a pivot point level that is calculated using Fibonacci numbers.
  • Confirmation: A rejection of the pivot level with a reversal candle.
  • Timeframe: Any.
  • Location Context: The pivot points are calculated based on the previous day's high, low, and close.
  • Market Condition: Any.

Exit Logic

  • Profit Target(s): The next Fibonacci pivot level.
  • Scaling Out: None.
  • Trailing Stop: A moving average.
  • Exit on Signal Failure: A close through the pivot level.
  • Exit on Opposite Signal: A reversal signal.
  • Exit on Time Expiration: None.
  • Exit on Momentum Loss: Divergence.

Stop Loss Structure

  • Hard Stop: Beyond the pivot level.
  • Soft Stop: A close through the pivot level.
  • Maximum Dollar Loss: Varies.
  • Maximum Percent Loss: Varies.
  • Structural Stop: Behind a structural level.

Risk Management Framework

  • Risk Per Trade: Varies.
  • Maximum Daily Loss Limit: Varies.
  • Maximum Weekly Loss Limit: Varies.
  • Maximum Drawdown: Varies.
  • Risk-Reward Ratio: Minimum 1:2.

Position Sizing Model

  • Sizing Approach: Varies.
  • Volatility-Based Adjustment: Yes.
  • Conviction-Based Sizing: Yes.
  • Scaling In: No.
  • Scaling Out: No.

Trade Filtering

  • Market Conditions to Avoid: None.
  • Specific Setups Required: A clear interaction with a Fibonacci pivot.
  • Instrument Requirements: Any.
  • Time of Day Restrictions: None.
  • Chop/News Avoidance: Be aware of news.

Context Framework

  • Trend Direction: Varies.
  • VWAP Relationship: Varies.
  • Moving Average Relationship: Varies.
  • Range Location: Can be used in ranges.
  • Higher Timeframe Alignment: Recommended.

Trade Management Rules

  • Breakeven: After 1R.
  • Scale Out: No.
  • Add Size: No.
  • Fast vs. Slow Moves: Adjust accordingly.

Time Rules

  • Optimal Trading Window: Any.
  • Times to Avoid: None.
  • Session-Specific Notes: None.

Setup Classification

  • A+ Setup: A rejection of a major Fibonacci pivot with strong confirmation.
  • A Setup: A rejection of a minor Fibonacci pivot.
  • B Setup: A weak rejection.
  • C Setup: No rejection.

Market Selection Criteria

  • Instrument Requirements: Any.
  • Volume/Liquidity: Good.
  • Volatility: Moderate.

Statistical Edge Metrics

  • Expected Win Rate: 55-65%
  • Average Win: 2R
  • Average Loss: 1R
  • Profit Factor: 1.22-1.86
  • Expectancy Per Trade: +0.22-0.86R

Failure Conditions

  • Market Conditions: A strong trend that ignores the pivots.
  • Specific Scenarios: A news event.

Psychological Rules

  • Mental Discipline: The ability to trade off of these calculated levels.

Advanced Components

  • Market Regime Detection: None.
  • Volatility/Liquidity Filters: None.
  • Correlation Filters: None.
  • Multi-Timeframe Alignment: Recommended.

Location

  • Where Strongest: In markets that respect pivot points.
  • Where Weakest: In strongly trending markets that ignore horizontal levels.