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Trade the line.Trust the process.

A rules-based Trend Line method built for clean decision-making. No indicator overload, no predictions — just structure, patience, and defined risk.

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A disciplined method,
kept deliberately simple.

I focus on price action and manually drawn trend lines. When I'm in a trade, the Trend Line becomes the Action Line, while the Safety Line defines risk and protection.

I trade both Trend Line 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.

New to chart structure, refining an existing process, or evaluating a collaboration? Start with the methodology and the reasoning behind it.

Trader profile

Process over predictions

Trader
Jonathan Debétaz
Market
Futures
Method
Trend Line + Price Action
Indicators
None
Keep it simple

The Trend Line strategy,
from setup to review.

My Trend Line Strategy covers both bounces and breaks. Entries are only taken after a clean reaction and defined risk using the Safety Line.

Working example
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Candlestick chart showing Trend Line trading methodology with entry and exit breakout signals
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Setup note:Price crosses the Trend Line, then confirms the break.
Upward Trend Line
Connecting higher lows
Downward Trend Line
Connecting lower highs
Entry
Trend Line break
Exit
Trend Line break
TL / SOURCE

Trend Line (Pre-Trade)

Before a trade, you only have trend lines. They must have at least two clear touchpoints, and more touchpoints make the trend more reliable.

AL / SL

Action + Safety Lines

Once in a trade, the Trend Line becomes the Action Line. The Safety Line defines risk — it's the opposing Trend Line used to protect the position.

PA / CONFIRM

Price Action Confirmation

Entries only happen after a clean reaction at the line — pin bars, engulfing candles, or inside bars. No reaction, no trade.

RC / FIXED

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.

The execution process

A focused setup.
Nothing extra.

The Trend Line Strategy works best on clean charts. I draw the levels, set alerts, and manage risk using the Safety Line.

TradingView + Apex

Charting and funded accounts

TradingView is my primary charting platform for drawing trend lines across multiple timeframes, setting alerts, and keeping charts clean. I trade funded accounts through Apex.

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TradeZella

Trade journaling

Every trade gets logged and reviewed. TradeZella helps me track performance, find patterns in my behavior, and refine the process with data instead of gut feeling.

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The Geek's Toolbox

What stays, and what stays out

Trend Lines
Support and resistance
Price action
Indicator overload
Moving averages
Custom indicators

Latest from the blog

The most recent trade breakdowns and process notes.

New posts are on the way.

Trade breakdowns and process notes will appear here as they are published. No filler, no borrowed calls.

Let's talk trend lines.

Want to discuss the strategy, share chart ideas, compare price action reads, or explore a collaboration? I'm always open to a thoughtful market conversation.