Gap Exhaustion Reversal

Entry Logic

• Exact Entry Trigger: A stock makes a large gap up, extends further, and then forms a reversal pattern (e.g., shooting star, bearish engulfing) on the 15-minute chart. Enter short on the break of the low of the reversal candle.
• Confirmation Requirements: The reversal should be on high volume. The stock should be extremely overbought on the RSI.
• Timeframe Required: 15-minute chart.
• Location Context: The reversal occurs after a parabolic move.
• Market Condition Requirement: A market that is showing signs of exhaustion.

Exit Logic

• Profit Target(s): Target the 50% retracement of the day's range, then the low of the day.
• Scaling Out Rules: Scale out at each target.
• Trailing Stop Rules: Use the 20-period EMA on the 5-minute chart.
• Exit on Signal Failure: Exit if the stock breaks the high of the day.
• Exit on Opposite Signal: Not applicable.
• Exit on Time Expiration: Exit by the end of the day.
• Exit on Momentum Loss: Exit if the downward momentum stalls.

Stop Loss Structure

• Hard Stop Location: Above the high of the day.
• Soft Stop Rules: None.
• Maximum Dollar Loss: 1% of account.
• Maximum Percent Loss: 3% of stock price.
• Structural Stop Placement: High of the day.

Risk Management Framework

• Risk Per Trade: 1% of capital.
• Maximum Daily Loss Limit: 3%.
• Maximum Weekly Loss Limit: 6%.
• Maximum Drawdown Allowed: 15%.
• Risk-Reward Ratio Requirement: Minimum 2:1.

Position Sizing Model

• Recommended Sizing Approach: Based on 1% risk rule.
• Volatility-Based Adjustment: Reduce size in volatile stocks.
• Conviction-Based Sizing: Full size for A+ setups.
• Scaling In Rules: Do not scale in.
• Scaling Out Rules: As defined in Exit Logic.

Trade Filtering

• Market Conditions to Avoid: Strong bull markets.
• Specific Setups Required: A gap exhaustion reversal.
• Stock/Instrument Requirements: High-beta stocks.
• Time of Day Restrictions: Any time of day.
• Chop/News Avoidance Rules: Avoid news-driven gaps.

Context Framework

• Trend Direction Assessment: Best in range-bound or bearish markets.
• VWAP Relationship: The entry should occur as the stock breaks below VWAP.
• Moving Average Relationship: The stock is often extended from its moving averages.
• Range Location: At the top of the daily range.
• Higher Timeframe Alignment: A bearish divergence on a higher timeframe adds conviction.

Trade Management Rules

• When to Move Stop to Breakeven: After the first target is hit.
• When to Scale Out: At profit targets.
• When to Add Size: Never.
• How to Handle Fast Moves vs Slow Moves: Let the trade play out.

Time Rules

• Optimal Trading Window: Any time of day.
• Times to Avoid: The opening 15 minutes.
• Session-Specific Notes: Works well in any session.

Setup Classification

• A+ Setup Criteria: A clear reversal with high volume.
• A Setup Criteria: A reversal with average volume.
• B Setup Criteria: A reversal with no clear pattern.
• C Setup Criteria: A reversal in a strong bull market.

Market Selection Criteria

• Instrument Requirements: High-beta stocks.
• Volume/Liquidity Requirements: >2M daily volume.
• Volatility Requirements: High.

Statistical Edge Metrics

• Expected Win Rate: 50-55%.
• Average Win Size: 3R.
• Average Loss Size: 1R.
• Profit Factor: 1.5 to 1.8.
• Expectancy Per Trade: +0.6R to +0.8R.

Failure Conditions

• Market Conditions Where Strategy Fails: Strong bull markets.
• Specific Scenarios to Avoid: Reversals that do not have a clear pattern.

Psychological Rules

• Key Mental Discipline Requirements: Requires discipline to short a stock that is up significantly.

Advanced Components

• Market Regime Detection: Use market internals to confirm weakness.
• Volatility/Liquidity Filters: Avoid illiquid stocks.
• Correlation Filters: Not applicable.
• Multi-Timeframe Alignment: Look for confirmation on the 60-minute chart.

Location

• Where This Setup Is Strongest: After a parabolic move.
• Where This Setup Is Weakest: In a trending market.
• Location Changes Outcome: The strength of the reversal is critical.