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We present a slanted trendline breakout tool that relies on three‑swing validation to generate objective, price‑action signals. The system automates swing detection, trendline construction, and breakout confirmation using crossing logic to reduce noise and standardize execution. The article explains the strategy rules, shows the MQL5 implementation, and reviews testing results; the tool is intended for analysis and signal confirmation, not automated trading.

Trendline breakouts are among the earliest concepts introduced in price action trading, forming a foundational tool for understanding directional bias, market structure, and momentum development. Over time, many traders drift away from these principles, often in pursuit of increasingly complex strategies that promise precision but introduce unnecessary noise. This shift frequently results in over-analysis and inconsistent execution. Rather than adding complexity, this approach re-centers trendline breakouts around clear structural rules and disciplined execution, focusing on what price is objectively doing rather than what is anticipated to happen next.

Trendlines as Dynamic Support and Resistance

Trendlines function as structural representations of support and resistance. Most traders are familiar with horizontal support and resistance levels, which are drawn at price zones where the market has repeatedly reacted in the past. These levels are particularly effective in ranging or consolidating conditions, where price oscillates between relatively fixed boundaries.

Author: Christian Benjamin