The Trendline Strategy
Applied With Precision
I trade a rules-based trendline method built for clean decision-making. When I'm in a trade, the trendline becomes my Action Line and the risk level becomes my Safety Line. No indicators -- just structure, patience, and execution.
The Trendline Strategy
Clear. Rule-Based.
I focus on price action and manually drawn trendlines. When I'm in a trade, the trendline becomes the Action Line (entry trigger) and the Safety Line defines risk and protection.
I trade both trendline bounces and breaks. The Action Line needs at least two clear touchpoints and enough price history before I act.
Risk is strict: stops sit at the Safety Line and trail as structure forms. It's a patient approach -- fewer trades, higher quality, and false breaks are part of the system.
The Trendline Strategy
My Trendline Strategy covers both bounces and breaks. Entries are only taken after a clean reaction and defined risk using the Safety Line.
Trendline (Pre-Trade)
Before a trade, you only have trendlines. They must have at least two clear touchpoints, and more touchpoints make the trend more reliable.
Action + Safety Lines
Once in a trade, the trendline becomes the Action Line. The Safety Line defines risk -- it's the opposing trendline used to protect the position.
Price Action Confirmation
Entries only happen after a clean reaction at the line -- pin bars, engulfing candles, or inside bars. No reaction, no trade.
Risk Control
Stops sit at the Safety Line and trail as new structure forms. Position size is calculated to a fixed risk per trade -- no exceptions.
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My Setup
The Trendline Strategy works best on clean charts. I draw trend lines, set alerts at key levels, and manage risk using the Safety Line.
TradingView + Prop Firms
TradingView is my primary platform for charting -- drawing trendlines across multiple timeframes, setting alerts at key levels, and keeping charts clean. I trade funded accounts through prop firms like Topstep.
TradeZella
Every trade gets logged and reviewed. TradeZella helps me track performance, spot patterns in my trading behavior, and continuously refine my process with data -- not gut feeling.
The Geek's Toolbox
Part of trading with a geek's mindset is knowing what to eliminate. I deliberately avoid indicator overload. My charts have trendlines and price action -- that's it.
Let's Talk Trendlines
Want to discuss the Trendline Strategy, share chart ideas, or compare price action reads? I'm always open to a good chart conversation.