Marubozu Continuation
- Indicators
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Ich Khiem Nguyen
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Full access to Swing + Scalping signals, the complete XAUUSD Trading Plan, MT5 tools, and additional Alpha resources. - Version: 1.0
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Section 1: Context and Core Value
Trade Confidently in Strong Trends Without Getting Trapped
Intraday traders and scalpers frequently encounter costly execution mistakes: initiating positions immediately before a sharp corrective pullback, getting prematurely stopped out by erratic candle wicks, or hesitating during the initial phase of a genuine trend only to enter late after momentum has already dissipated. Attempting to trade counter-trend reversals in volatile conditions often exposes accounts to unnecessary drawdown.
This indicator addresses these challenges by providing systematic trend-continuation validation. Instead of relying on subjective chart interpretation during choppy market phases, the algorithm actively filters out low-conviction price action to highlight directional momentum. When price advances decisively in one direction, the indicator isolates that structural strength, providing objective on-chart confirmation to align execution with the prevailing trend.
The logic is engineered for active trading sessions with expanded participation and volume, providing structured validation across liquid symbols, active instruments, and volatile markets.
Section 2: Entry Logic and Trade Management
Visual BUY Confirmation
- The market establishes a confirmed upward trend structure.
- A dominant bullish expansion candle demonstrates strong upward momentum with minimal opposing wicks.
- The candle breaks and closes decisively above the prior swing high.
- The signal confirms strictly upon the close of the setup candle, using the open of the subsequent bar as the execution reference.
Visual SELL Confirmation
- The market establishes a confirmed downward trend structure.
- A dominant bearish expansion candle demonstrates strong downward momentum with minimal opposing wicks.
- The candle breaks and closes decisively below the prior swing low.
- The signal confirms strictly upon the close of the setup candle, using the open of the subsequent bar as the execution reference.
Structural Stop Loss Placement
- Every valid trigger automatically projects a protective Stop Loss reference positioned beyond the recent structural swing extreme.
- A configurable volatility buffer provides additional distance beyond key pivots to accommodate normal spread variations and short-term market noise.
Four Configurable Profit Targets
The indicator projects four structured risk-to-reward (R-multiple) levels:
- TP1 (0.5R): Initial objective configured for early partial scale-outs on immediate momentum continuation.
- TP2 (0.8R): Intermediate target capturing standard continuation swings.
- TP3 (1.2R): Extended target capturing broader trending impulse waves.
- TP4 (2.0R): Full expansion runner target designed to capture extended directional trend moves.
Closed-Bar Calculation Logic
- Signals and projected target levels calculate strictly upon candle close.
- Confirmed markers remain anchored to their original bars without recalculating, repainting, or shifting on future price data.
All-in-One Trading Toolkit on MT5
Purpose-built framework for systematic trend continuation tracking and structured momentum execution.
Built to support your trading workflow: multi-symbol screening, multi-timeframe confirmation, transparent Entry-SL-TP visual structures, and on-chart historical backtesting.
Multi-Symbol and Multi-Timeframe Scanner
Avoid opening dozens of separate charts.
The integrated MTF SCAN dashboard monitors multiple assets simultaneously across:
M15, M30, H1, H4, D1
Dashboard overview:
- Active Signal Discovery: Shows currently active BUY/SELL setups.
- Signal Status Tracking: Displays basic status of tracked signals (active, near TP, near SL).
- Higher Timeframe Confluence: Highlights when a higher-timeframe trend aligns with a lower-timeframe trigger.
- Market Bias Summary: UP, DOWN, or FLAT reading based on the indicator's own trend filter.
- One-Click Navigation: Click any dashboard cell to switch your active chart to that symbol and timeframe.
Trade Plan Visualization: Entry, Stop Loss and 4-Tier TP Ladder
A full plan displayed on the chart rather than a single alert:
Entry -> Stop Loss -> TP1 -> TP2 -> TP3 -> TP4
- Visual risk/reward zones projected directly onto your candles.
- Basic lifecycle status tracking (Active, TP Hit, SL Hit).
- Non-Repaint Design: Signals lock once the bar closes and do not recalculate, shift, or disappear afterward. This describes the calculation logic only and does not imply any particular outcome.
Signal Filtering (Signal Brake)
Sideways consolidation and two-sided liquidity wicks can generate repeated false signals. The Signal Brake logic is intended to reduce this:
- Limits rapid BUY/SELL flip-flopping in tight consolidation ranges.
- Restricts new same-direction signals while a prior setup is still active.
- Requires a minimum R-distance before the next signal can trigger.
On-Chart Historical Backtest Panel
A built-in panel summarizes how signals performed on historical data for the current settings:
- Historical hit-rate breakdown across TP1, TP2, TP3, and TP4.
- Sample size shown for the configured lookback period.
- Highlights which TP level had the best historical hit-rate for that sample.
- A simple sample-size indicator to help judge statistical relevance.Note: these figures reflect past price data for the tested symbol, timeframe, and settings only. Past results do not guarantee future performance.
Multi-Channel Alerts
Stay informed while away from the chart:
- MT5 Desktop pop-up notifications.
- Audio alerts (.wav).
- Push notifications to the MT5 mobile app via MetaQuotes ID.
Interface
Designed to stay out of the way of your chart:
- 3 size presets: Small (S) / Medium (M) / Large (L).
- One-click minimize and expand toggle.
- Draggable panel that remembers its position across timeframe changes.
Suited For Traders Who Want To:
- Pinpoint high-momentum trend continuations without entering exhausted moves.
- Filter out erratic wicks and low-volume consolidation noise.
- Screen strong trend continuation setups across multiple symbols from a unified scanner.
- Verify higher-timeframe market bias prior to executing lower-timeframe breakout bars.
- Execute trades using disciplined structural Stop Loss placement and a 4-tier Take Profit ladder.
- Review historical setup metrics and sample distribution directly on the live chart.
- Receive instant push notifications on MT5 mobile when valid continuation bars close.
Support and Free Trial
A free demo version can be tested in the Strategy Tester and on a demo chart before purchase, through the standard MQL5 Market demo feature.
Want to try the full version before buying? Message me and I'll set you up with a short-term full-feature trial license — just send a message with your account details.
For setup questions or technical support, feel free to send a message through my MQL5 profile.
