Lesson 69 of 69
Putting it together — a sample strategy framework
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Chapter checkpoints
0/7- The framework at a glance
- Step 1 — Context, before the session
- Step 2 — Timing
- Step 3 — Trigger
- Step 4 — Risk and exit, decided before entry
- Step 5 — Review
- Practise it where it costs nothing
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What follows is one example of how the pieces in this Academy can fit together — nothing more. It is not a recommendation, it carries no expectation of profit, and it has not been tested on your pairs, your or your schedule. Backtest it, change what does not suit you, and only ever run it on a first.
The framework at a glance
1. Context
Daily / 4H trend and key zones marked before the session
2. Timing
Only look for trades inside your chosen session window
3. Trigger
Liquidity sweep + reversal candle at your zone
4. Risk
Stop beyond the sweep wick, size for a fixed 1% risk
5. Exit
Target the next opposing liquidity / at least 1:2 R
6. Review
Log the trade in your journal the same day
Step 1 — Context, before the session
- On the 4H chart, decide the from structure: higher highs and higher lows, or lower highs and lower lows. If it is a range, the day is a no-trade day for this framework.
- Mark the demand zones below price (for longs) or supply zones above it (for shorts).
- Mark the Asian session high and low, plus yesterday's high and low — that is your map.
- Check the . High-impact news on your pair inside your window means stand aside.
Step 2 — Timing
Only look for entries inside one chosen window — for example the London , 07:00-10:00 UTC. Outside it, the chart is closed. One window traded properly beats twelve hours of screen time.
Step 3 — Trigger
- 1Price sweeps liquidity: it below the Asian low (for a long) and closes back above it.
- 2That sweep happens at or inside a / order block you marked in advance.
- 3A confirms it — a or a clear wick closing inside the zone on your entry timeframe.
- 4All three, in that order. Two out of three is not the setup.
Step 4 — Risk and exit, decided before entry
| Decision | Rule in this example |
|---|---|
| Stop loss | A few pips beyond the low of the sweep wick |
| Risk | A fixed 1% of the account, every trade, no exceptions |
| Position size | Calculated from the stop distance with the position size calculator |
| First target | Minimum 1:2 — skip the trade if the nearest opposing level is closer than that |
| Management | Optional: move to breakeven at 1:1, leave the rest to target |
| Max per day | Two trades, or one loss — then stop for the day |
Work out the lot size
Enter your account size, 1% risk and the stop distance in pips to get the exact position size for this setup.
Step 5 — Review
Log every trade the same day: the checklist items that were met, a screenshot at entry and exit, the result in R, and one line on how you felt. After 30 trades you will know whether the framework suits you far better than any article can tell you.
What this example is not
It is not guaranteed to work, it is not the only valid approach, and it will produce losing streaks. Any strategy — this one included — is only useful once you have tested it yourself and adapted it to your own timeframe, personality and schedule.
Practise it where it costs nothing
Practise building and testing your own strategy on a free demo account — live prices, virtual money, and no risk while you collect your first 50 journalled trades.
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Risk warning
Trading and leveraged products carries a high risk of losing money rapidly. Past or backtested performance does not indicate future results, and nothing in this Academy is financial advice.
Key takeaways
- A complete example shows how bias, level, confirmation and risk fit together.
- Entry criteria must be specific enough that two traders would read the chart the same way.
- Fixed percentage risk keeps one bad trade from undoing a good month.
- Use the sample as a template to adapt, not as a system to copy blindly.
Knowledge check
3 quick questions — your best score is saved to your progress.
1. In the sample framework, what comes before the entry trigger?
2. How should you treat this sample strategy?
3. What is the correct next step after writing your rules?
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