Start with structure: higher highs and higher lows mean uptrend, the opposite means downtrend, neither means range. Identify it on the higher timeframe first.
Mark the obvious levels — recent swing highs, swing lows, and the open of the day/week. These are where decisions get made.
Layer in candle behaviour at those levels. Rejection wicks, engulfing candles, and tight consolidations all hint at intent.
Less is more. Two clean tools beat five overlapping indicators every time.
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