Ch. 16Strategy #597

Strategy #597

Gartley 222 Fibonacci Pattern

Entry Logic

  • Exact Entry Trigger: Completion of a Gartley 222 pattern, which is a specific harmonic pattern with defined Fibonacci ratios.
  • Confirmation: A reversal candle in the potential reversal zone (PRZ).
  • Timeframe: Any.
  • Location Context: The pattern is defined by its internal Fibonacci relationships.
  • Market Condition: Any.

Exit Logic

  • Profit Target(s): The A and C points of the pattern.
  • Scaling Out: Scale out at each target.
  • Trailing Stop: A moving average.
  • Exit on Signal Failure: A close beyond the PRZ.
  • Exit on Opposite Signal: A reversal signal.
  • Exit on Time Expiration: None.
  • Exit on Momentum Loss: Divergence.

Stop Loss Structure

  • Hard Stop: Beyond the PRZ.
  • Soft Stop: A close beyond the PRZ.
  • 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: Yes.

Trade Filtering

  • Market Conditions to Avoid: None.
  • Specific Setups Required: A valid Gartley 222 pattern.
  • 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: At targets.
  • 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 perfect Gartley 222 pattern with strong confirmation in the PRZ.
  • A Setup: A good Gartley 222 pattern with decent confirmation.
  • B Setup: An imperfect Gartley 222 pattern.
  • C Setup: An invalid Gartley 222 pattern.

Market Selection Criteria

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

Statistical Edge Metrics

  • Expected Win Rate: 60-70%
  • Average Win: 2R
  • Average Loss: 1R
  • Profit Factor: 1.2-1.4
  • Expectancy Per Trade: +0.2-0.4R

Failure Conditions

  • Market Conditions: A strong trend that invalidates the pattern.
  • Specific Scenarios: A news event.

Psychological Rules

  • Mental Discipline: The ability to identify and trade this complex pattern.

Advanced Components

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

Location

  • Where Strongest: At major market turning points.
  • Where Weakest: In a strong, one-directional trend.