Summary of ProFX Manual Trading Strategy: Buy and Sell Rules
Buy Rules:
Main Trend Check: Confirm the main trend from the 4-hour chart. Only trade in the direction of the main trend.
Indicator Signals:
ProFX01: Wait for an alert signal indicating a potential buy.
ProFX06: Confirm buy signal on the chart.
Economic Calendar: Ensure no major economic news (like GDP, NFP) is about to be released.
Avoid Holiday Sessions: Do not trade during holiday sessions.
Sell Rules:
Main Trend Check: Confirm the main trend from the 4-hour chart. Only trade in the direction of the main trend.
Indicator Signals:
ProFX01: Wait for an alert signal indicating a potential sell.
ProFX06: Confirm sell signal on the chart.
Economic Calendar: Ensure no major economic news (like GDP, NFP) is about to be released.
Avoid Holiday Sessions: Do not trade during holiday sessions.
Protective Stop Loss Rules:
Placement: Place the stop loss near the last significant support/resistance level (25-70 pips).
Order Inclusion: Always include the stop loss with the initial order.
No Mental Stops: Do not use mental stops.
Limit: Never use a stop loss greater than 100 pips.
Exit Rules:
Take Profit: Exit at a take profit level of 100 pips for GBP/USD.
Signal Change: Exit the trade when the signal changes.
Major News: Exit the trade when significant news is released and the market direction is uncertain.
End of US Session: Exit the trade at the end of the US session.
Advanced Strategy Rules:
Early Entry: Enter the trade earlier if oscillators are heading down, momentum is strong, and other indicators confirm the direction.
Filter Tight Ranges: Avoid trading in tight ranges. Enter the trade after a clear break of the range in the signal direction.
Optimal Stop Loss: Use the strongest resistance or support levels (considering support/resistance, Fibonacci, and pivot levels) for setting stop loss.
Trend Corrections: Advanced traders can use countertrends and corrections for extra profits. Identify trend turning points (trendlines, Fibonacci, pivots) and enter trades at these points with a target of 50-100 pips.
General Recommendations:
Maintain a trade diary and analyze your trades.
Avoid sitting in front of screens all day; checking charts every few hours is sufficient.
Trade at fixed times.
Spread your risk by trading multiple pairs.
Ignore entry signals when the market is in a tight range; wait for a clear break.