Preface

The strategies shared here are ones I’ve personally tested and tracked to estimate their win rates. They’ve worked most of the time, but by no means are they guaranteed to succeed in every situation. These strategies alone aren’t enough—you should always analyze the market first and check whether the current conditions align with the filters of each strategy before using them.

The names of my strategies might seem arbitrary; they come from the system I developed while designing and testing new strategies, so don’t worry too much about them.

Risk management is extremely important: every trade I make risks 1% or less of the total capital. Risking too much is dangerous and unnecessary, this is the safest way to protect your portfolio while trading. The goal of each strategy is to achieve a risk-to-reward ratio of roughly 1:2, meaning for every unit you risk, the target is to earn double that.

More strategies will be added over time as I continue to test and refine them.

Note on Time Frames

I mainly trade on the 1-minute time frame.
I find it to be the most efficient because trades reach their targets quickly. The 1-minute chart also offers more trading opportunities throughout the day. If I miss one setup, I know another one will appear soon. This is especially important for me because I have other responsibilities and can’t be watching the markets 24/7.

However, I don’t rely on the 1-minute chart alone.
For proper market analysis, I also use the 5-minute time frame.

Support and resistance levels on the 5-minute chart are much stronger and more reliable than those on the 1-minute chart. For example, if a break-even point or key level is identified on the 5-minute chart and then traded on the 1-minute chart, it often leads to both higher returns and a more reliable take-profit reaction.

Using both time frames together helps me see the bigger picture while still executing precise entries on the 1-minute chart.

That said, trading on higher time frames can be easier, especially for beginners or those with more time to focus. For example, trading on the 5-minute chart while also analyzing the 10-minute chart (or 30-minute, depending on your style) allows you to see bigger market moves and make more manageable decisions.

Higher time frames tend to have smoother price action, making trends and support/resistance levels easier to interpret. The movements are slower and less “noisy,” which can help you understand the market better and reduce stress from rapid fluctuations.

If you’re just starting out, I recommend at least beginning with 5-minute charts. They strike a good balance between opportunity and clarity, giving you a sense of market structure without overwhelming you with constant micro-movements like the 1-minute chart.

Terminology & Definitions

Note: Some of the terminology I use may not match standard English trading terms. Many of my concepts come from price action trading and Persian learning resources, and some terms may be translated, adapted, or custom-made. To avoid confusion, I’ve defined all key terms here, including the standard ones.

Candle (Candlestick)

A candle represents price movement within a specific time frame.
It shows the open, close, high, and low prices of the market.
(This is a standard trading term.)

Spike

A spike is a strong and fast price movement made up of three or more powerful candles moving in one direction.
Spikes show high momentum and usually mark the beginning of a new trend or market cycle.

Channel

A channel forms after a spike.
It is created by connecting the first pullback to the second pullback and extending that line.
Price usually moves up and down along this line, following the overall trend direction.

Trading Range

A trading range is a phase where the market moves sideways in one area.
Price goes up and down between similar levels without forming a clear trend.
A trading range often forms when a channel is broken, signaling the end of a trend.

Leg

A leg is a single movement in the market within a trend or cycle.
Markets often move in multiple legs (for example, two or three waves in the same direction) before slowing down or reversing.

Break Even Point

In my system, the break-even point refers to the candle where a trend originally started.
When price returns to this level, it often reacts.
Microchannel

A microchannel happens when price moves in one direction with small consecutive candles and no proper pullback.
Instead of a clear correction, the market makes tiny, controlled moves against the trend before continuing.

Market Cycle Summary

A typical market cycle consists of:
Spike → Channel → Trading Range

Each phase represents a different behavior of price and offers different trading opportunities.