It's very odd that you can miss a signal. Surely you just check each timeframe you're interested in trading as the candle completes. Your magic indicator will, or will not appear. If your indi appears with a directional signal at the close of a ...

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So why not take the trade when the signal appears, rather than waiting for the next candle?

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Well now you have my attention. Of course not, only those that are part of a specific candle pattern.

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Pip-Loser, respectfully, open your ears. I'm not asking you questions because I want the answer, I'd rather you tried thinking about what you're saying. You're back testing a manual system by sight on historical charts. Many indicators work ...

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I know how the indicator works, it's these triangles that interest me. They have a purpose, associated specifically with the indicator. Could you let me know what they are, or link to the indi file for investigation. Thx.

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The small triangles within the body of the candle/wick are your entries, correct?

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I think I'll finish Breaking Bad today. I'm a LONG way behind when it comes to TV.

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Dude - it's a fractal indicator. Don't get too excited.

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That was a genuine question from me!

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Many traders get their ass handed to them on a daily basis.

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Sorry DMA - what are China saying he's lying about?

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You seem to be ignoring the question. Regardless, good luck with it. Hopefully you can change your username in the future. image

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That wasn't my question. How did you backtest your system when it has no automation.

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How can you backtest a system of manual entries with no defined RR?

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Who do you use? RED FLAG situation.

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Neither do I. image

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If you had a magic ball you'd have been in at 840

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I have 08288 yesterday and 08366 today.

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Higher.

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