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📐 ST-Trading-EDU FIB SUITE v1 — Fibonacci + FVG + OB + Orderflow + Inducement
A completely separate indicator built around Fibonacci. Includes Buy/Sell zones, automatic SL/TP for the buyer, Order Blocks, FVG’s, Volume Profile (HVN) and Inducement detection.
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How to use: Click on a topic in the left sidebar to navigate to that section. Use the search bar at the top to find something quickly. Click "Quick Start" to start immediately.
The 3 Modes
Select the mode at the top of the indicator settings
ST-Trading-EDU works in three modes. You select the mode via Settings → ST-Trading-EDU → Mode.
📊 SMC Only
Structure analysis
📈 Scalper Only
Signals
⚡ Combined
Maximum quality
SMC Only — Shows only Smart Money Concepts: structure lines (BOS/CHoCH), Order Blocks, Fair Value Gaps, EQH/EQL, Premium/Discount zones and MTF levels. No scalper signals or EMA lines. Use this on 4H or Daily for bias determination.
When to use?
For market structure analysis on higher timeframes
When manually seeking entries based on SMC confluence zones
As a starting point for Combined mode: determine bias on 4H first, then enable Combined on 15m
Scalper Only — Only the EMA scalper is active. Provides LONG and SHORT signals based on EMA50/200 crossover, filtered by RSI, EMA slope, volume and ATR. Clean chart without SMC visuals. Use this for quick scalp sessions.
When to use?
For pure scalping on 1m–15m without SMC noise
If you’re familiar with EMA trend trading
For testing filter combinations in backtest
Combined ⚡ — The most powerful mode. Scalper signals are ONLY generated when the SMC swing bias matches the price zone. LONG signals only with Bullish bias + Discount zone. SHORT signals only with Bearish bias + Premium zone. Fewer signals, but significantly higher quality.
When to use?
Recommended for daily use on 15m–1H
On BTC, ETH, SOL, XAU — all instruments
If you’re frustrated by false signals in pure scalper mode
Mode
SMC Visuals
Scalper Signals
Filter
Best TF
SMC Only
✅ Full
❌ Off
—
4H / Daily
Scalper Only
❌ Off
✅ Active
RSI + Volume + ATR
1m – 15m
Combined ⚡
✅ Full
✅ Filtered
SMC Bias + Zone + All
15m – 1H
The 3 Modes
Select the mode at the top of the indicator settings
ST-Trading-EDU works in three modes. You select the mode via Settings → ST-Trading-EDU → Mode.
📊 SMC Only
Structure analysis
📈 Scalper Only
Signals
⚡ Combined
Maximum quality
SMC Only — Shows only Smart Money Concepts: structure lines (BOS/CHoCH), Order Blocks, Fair Value Gaps, EQH/EQL, Premium/Discount zones and MTF levels. No scalper signals or EMA lines. Use this on 4H or Daily for bias determination.
When to use?
For market structure analysis on higher timeframes
When manually seeking entries based on SMC confluence zones
As a starting point for Combined mode: determine bias on 4H first, then enable Combined on 15m
Scalper Only — Only the EMA scalper is active. Provides LONG and SHORT signals based on EMA50/200 crossover, filtered by RSI, EMA slope, volume and ATR. Clean chart without SMC visuals. Use this for quick scalp sessions.
When to use?
For pure scalping on 1m–15m without SMC noise
If you’re familiar with EMA trend trading
For testing filter combinations in backtest
Combined ⚡ — The most powerful mode. Scalper signals are ONLY generated when the SMC swing bias matches the price zone. LONG signals only with Bullish bias + Discount zone. SHORT signals only with Bearish bias + Premium zone. Fewer signals, but significantly higher quality.
When to use?
Recommended for daily use on 15m–1H
On BTC, ETH, SOL, XAU — all instruments
If you’re frustrated by false signals in pure scalper mode
Mode
SMC Visuals
Scalper Signals
Filter
Best TF
SMC Only
✅ Full
❌ Off
—
4H / Daily
Scalper Only
❌ Off
✅ Active
RSI + Volume + ATR
1m – 15m
Combined ⚡
✅ Full
✅ Filtered
SMC Bias + Zone + All
15m – 1H
Smart Money Concepts
Institutional market structure on your chart
The SMC engine analyzes price structure via swing highs/lows and internal pivots. It draws all confluence zones automatically on your chart.
BOS and CHoCH
Two types of structure break are continuously monitored at both swing level (50-bar) and internal level (5-bar).
BOS ↑↓
Break of Structure. Price breaks a previous swing high/low in the direction of the trend. Confirms continuation.
CHoCH ↑↓
Change of Character. Price breaks structure AGAINST the trend. First signal of possible reversal.
⚠️ BOS and CHoCH are MUTUALLY EXCLUSIVE — They can NEVER fire simultaneously on the same break. The indicator determines which one based on the current bias:
■BOS = break in the direction of the current bias → trend continuation ■CHoCH = break against the current bias → possible reversal
If you see both at the same time on the chart: this was a bug in older versions. Always use the latest version of ST-Trading-EDU v1.
BOS bevestigt de trend. CHoCH signaleert een structurewisseling.
Order Blocks
De laatste bearish candle vóór een Bullish BOS (of omgekeerd). Institutionele orders liggen hier. Als prijs returns = high-probability bounce zone.
OB = de laatste bearish candle for de BOS. Prijs keert hier terug for een bounce.
Fair Value Gaps (FVG)
3-candle pattern waarbij candle 1 en candle 3 wicks elkaar NIET overlappen. Laat een imbalance achter. Prijs vult deze zone vaak later.
💡 Gebruik: Wacht tot prijs returns naar de FVG zone. Combineer met een OB of BOS confirmation for een confluent entry.
Premium & Discount Zones
De range tussen de laatste swing high en low wordt opgedeeld. Koop goedkoop (Discount), short dhour (Premium).
⚠️ Premium zone ≠ SELL signal — De roodachtige box op je chart is allen een zone-indicator. It says: "price is trading above the midpoint of the recent swing range." Het is no short signal en zegt nsomething over de direction of de followinge move.
The bias in the dashboard can simultaneously be BULLISH while you are in the Premium zone. Dat betekent: de bullish trend is active, maar prijs is relatief dhour — een pullback naar Discount kan verwacht worden. This is normal and intended.
PREMIUM
Above 50% • Short
📉
50% — Equilibrium
DISCOUNT
Below 50% • Long
📈
Zone
Positie
In Combined mode
Premium
Boven 50%
Allen short signals (bij Bearish bias)
Equilibrium
Midden ~50%
No zone filter toegepast
Discount
Onder 50%
Allen long signals (bij Bullish bias)
Smart Money Concepts
Institutional market structure on your chart
The SMC engine analyzes price structure via swing highs/lows and internal pivots. It draws all confluence zones automatically on your chart.
BOS and CHoCH
Two types of structure break are continuously monitored at both swing level (50-bar) and internal level (5-bar).
BOS ↑↓
Break of Structure. Price breaks a previous swing high/low in the direction of the trend. Confirms continuation.
CHoCH ↑↓
Change of Character. Price breaks structure AGAINST the trend. First signal of possible reversal.
⚠️ BOS and CHoCH are MUTUALLY EXCLUSIVE — They can NEVER fire simultaneously on the same break. The indicator determines which one based on the current bias:
■BOS = break in the direction of the current bias → trend continuation ■CHoCH = break against the current bias → possible reversal
If you see both at the same time on the chart: this was a bug in older versions. Always use the latest version of ST-Trading-EDU v1.
BOS confirms the trend. CHoCH signals a structure shift.
Order Blocks
The last bearish candle before a Bullish BOS (or vice versa). Institutional orders lie here. When price returns = high-probability bounce zone.
OB = the last bearish candle before the BOS. Price returns here for a bounce.
Fair Value Gaps (FVG)
3-candle pattern where candle 1 and candle 3 wicks do NOT overlap. Leaves an imbalance. Price often fills this zone later.
💡 Usage: Wait for price to return to the FVG zone. Combine with an OB or BOS confirmation for a confluent entry.
Premium & Discount Zones
The range between the last swing high and low is divided. Buy cheap (Discount), short expensive (Premium).
⚠️ Premium zone ≠ SELL signal — The reddish box on your chart is only a zone indicator. It says: "price is trading above the midpoint of the recent swing range." It is not a short signal and says nothing about the direction of the next move.
The bias in the dashboard can simultaneously be BULLISH while you are in the Premium zone. That means: the bullish trend is active, but price is relatively expensive — a pullback toward Discount can be expected. This is normal and intended.
PREMIUM
Above 50% • Short
📉
50% — Equilibrium
DISCOUNT
Below 50% • Long
📈
Zone
Position
In Combined mode
Premium
Above 50%
Only short signals (with Bearish bias)
Equilibrium
Middle ~50%
No zone filter applied
Discount
Below 50%
Only long signals (with Bullish bias)
Scalper Engine
EMA crossover met ATR risk management
De scalper gebruikt 4 instelbare EMA’s. Elk heeft zijn eigen kleur, dikte en periode — volledig onpasbaar in de indicator settings onder EMA Settings.
LONG entry op de EMA50 crossover. Na TP1 schuift SL naar break-even (geel).
EMA Settings
All 4 EMA’s zijn volledig configureerbaar via de indicator settings tab EMA Settings.
EMA
Standaard periode
Standaard kleur
Rol
EMA Fast
9
■ Cyan
Crossover signal trigger
EMA Slow
21
■ Rood
Trenddirection filter (Fast vs Slow)
EMA 50
50
■ Geel
Medium-term trend context
EMA 200
200
■ Donkerblauw
Macro trend — boven = bull, onder = bear
Voor elke EMA kun je instellen: Periode, Kleur (color picker) en Dikte (1–4). EMA 50 en EMA 200 hebben ook een tonen/verbergen toggle.
Signal Logic
⚠️ Signals zijn reactive, NIET predictief — Een SELL signal betekent: "op dit moment zijn all short condities vervuld." Het is no forspelling van wat er daarna gebeurt.
Probleem: de scalper kan een SELL vhours midden in een dalende trend — niet being beginning. De beweging is dan al bijna offgeput. Dit is een bekende beperking van EMA-crossover systemen.
Oplossing: gebruik Combined Mode. In Combined mode vhours SELL signals allen in de Premium zone — waar de prijs relatief dhour is. SELL midden in een downtrend (Discount zone) wordt automatisch gefilterd.
▲ LONG condities
EMA50 BOVEN EMA200 (uptrend)
Close crosst OVER EMA50
RSI onder 70 (niet overbought)
EMA50 stijgt over 3 bars
Volume ≥ 80% van 20-bar gemiddelde
Bar range ≤ 2.5× ATR
▼ SHORT condities
EMA50 ONDER EMA200 (downtrend)
Close crosst ONDER EMA50
RSI boven 30 (niet oversold)
EMA50 daalt over 3 bars
Volume ≥ 80% van 20-bar gemiddelde
Bar range ≤ 2.5× ATR
Filters
📊 RSI Filter
Blokkeert longs als RSI > 70, shorts als RSI < 30. Vermijdt overbought/oversold entries.
📐 EMA Slope Filter
EMA50 moet stijgen for longs, dalen for shorts. Zorgt for momentum alignment.
📦 Volume Confirmation
Signal bar volume moet ≥ 80% van de 20-bar SMA zijn. Vermijdt low-volume fakeouts.
⚡ ATR Spike Filter
Blokkeert signals als bar range > 2.5× ATR. Vermijdt news spike entries.
Risk Settings
BTC / ETH
1.5–2.0
ATR Mult.
XAU / Gold
2.0–2.5
ATR Mult.
SOL / XRP
1.5–2.0
ATR Mult.
Altcoins
2.0–3.0
ATR Mult.
TP1 = 1R, TP2 = 2R is een goed startpunt. Laat Break-Even altijd on ston for risicovrije resterende positie.
Scalper Engine
EMA crossover with ATR risk management
The scalper uses 4 configurable EMAs. Each has its own color, thickness and period — fully customizable in the indicator settings under EMA Settings.
LONG entry at the EMA50 crossover. After TP1, SL moves to break-even (yellow).
EMA Settings
All 4 EMAs are fully configurable via the indicator settings tab EMA Settings.
EMA
Default period
Default color
Role
EMA Fast
9
■ Cyan
Crossover signal trigger
EMA Slow
21
■ Red
Trend direction filter (Fast vs Slow)
EMA 50
50
■ Yellow
Medium-term trend context
EMA 200
200
■ Dark Blue
Macro trend — above = bull, below = bear
For each EMA you can set: Period, Color (color picker) and Thickness (1–4). EMA 50 and EMA 200 also have a show/hide toggle.
Signal Logic
⚠️ Signals are reactive, NOT predictive — A SELL signal means: "at this moment all short conditions are met." It is not a prediction of what happens next.
Problem: the scalper can fire a SELL in the middle of a downtrend — not at the beginning. The move may already be nearly exhausted. This is a known limitation of EMA-crossover systems.
Solution: use Combined Mode. In Combined mode, SELL signals only fire in the Premium zone — where price is relatively expensive. SELLs in the middle of a downtrend (Discount zone) are automatically filtered out.
▲ LONG conditions
EMA50 ABOVE EMA200 (uptrend)
Close crosses ABOVE EMA50
RSI below 70 (not overbought)
EMA50 rising over 3 bars
Volume ≥ 80% of 20-bar average
Bar range ≤ 2.5× ATR
▼ SHORT conditions
EMA50 BELOW EMA200 (downtrend)
Close crosses BELOW EMA50
RSI above 30 (not oversold)
EMA50 falling over 3 bars
Volume ≥ 80% of 20-bar average
Bar range ≤ 2.5× ATR
Filters
📊 RSI Filter
Blocks longs when RSI > 70, shorts when RSI < 30. Avoids overbought/oversold entries.
📐 EMA Slope Filter
EMA50 must rise for longs, fall for shorts. Ensures momentum alignment.
📦 Volume Confirmation
Signal bar volume must be ≥ 80% of the 20-bar SMA. Avoids low-volume fakeouts.
⚡ ATR Spike Filter
Blocks signals when bar range > 2.5× ATR. Avoids news spike entries.
Risk Settings
BTC / ETH
1.5–2.0
ATR Mult.
XAU / Gold
2.0–2.5
ATR Mult.
SOL / XRP
1.5–2.0
ATR Mult.
Altcoins
2.0–3.0
ATR Mult.
TP1 = 1R, TP2 = 2R is a good starting point. Always keep Break-Even on for a risk-free remaining position.
Combined Mode ⚡
SMC bias + price zone + scalper signal
De krachtigste modus. Scalper signals worden allen generated als drie condities tegelijk kloppen.
Combined mode: LONG allen in Discount + Bullish bias. SHORT allen in Premium + Bearish bias.
LONG vereisten in Combined:
Swing trend = BULLISH — BOS of CHoCH op swing level bevestigd omhoog
Zone = DISCOUNT — prijs onder 50% van de trailing swing range
EMA50 boven EMA200 + close crossover EMA50
RSI onder 70, EMA slope stijgend, volume OK, no ATR spike
SHORT vereisten in Combined:
Swing trend = BEARISH — Bearish BOS of CHoCH op swing level
Zone = PREMIUM — prijs boven 50% van de trailing swing range
EMA50 onder EMA200 + close crossunder EMA50
RSI boven 30, EMA slope dalend, volume OK, no spike
Waarom Combined? Pure scalper mode provides soms crossovers tijdens counter-trend pullbacks. Combined zorgt dat je allen entries neemt als het institutionele beeld (SMC) én de prijs zone (discount/premium) met je trade mee zitten. Significant betere winrate in volatile markten.
Combined Mode ⚡
SMC bias + price zone + scalper signal
The most powerful mode. Scalper signals are only generated when three conditions are simultaneously met.
Combined mode: LONG only in Discount + Bullish bias. SHORT only in Premium + Bearish bias.
LONG requirements in Combined:
Swing trend = BULLISH — BOS or CHoCH at swing level confirmed upward
Zone = DISCOUNT — price below 50% of the trailing swing range
EMA50 above EMA200 + close crossover EMA50
RSI below 70, EMA slope rising, volume OK, no ATR spike
SHORT requirements in Combined:
Swing trend = BEARISH — Bearish BOS or CHoCH at swing level
Zone = PREMIUM — price above 50% of the trailing swing range
EMA50 below EMA200 + close crossunder EMA50
RSI above 30, EMA slope falling, volume OK, no spike
Why Combined? Pure scalper mode sometimes produces crossovers during counter-trend pullbacks. Combined ensures you only enter when the institutional picture (SMC) AND the price zone (discount/premium) align with your trade. Significantly better win rate in volatile markets.
Trade Management
Automatische TP1 / TP2 / SL / Break-Even
ST-Trading-EDU beheert één trade tegelijk. Een nieuw signal tijdens een actieve trade wordt genegeerd.
Fase
Trigger
Actie
📍 Entry
Signal bar sloff
Open trade. SL = entry ± ATR×mult. TP1 en TP2 via R:R.
✅ TP1 geraakt
High ≥ TP1 (long) / Low ≤ TP1 (short)
Gedeeltelijke winst. Als BE on: SL verschuift naar entry. Gele lijn verschijnt.
🏆 TP2 geraakt
High ≥ TP2 (long) / Low ≤ TP2 (short)
Trade gesloten. WIN +1. All tekeningen verwijderd.
🛑 SL geraakt (for TP1)
Low ≤ SL (long) / High ≥ SL (short)
Trade gesloten. LOSS +1. All tekeningen verwijderd.
🔄 SL geraakt (na TP1 + BE)
Prijs raakt break-even SL
Trade gesloten op entry prijs. No verlies geteld. Break-even exit.
Break-Even tip: Na TP1 is de first helft van je positie gewonnen en staat je SL op entry. Dit betekent dat je resterende positie risicovrij is — je kunt nooit meer verliezen op deze trade. Altijd on houden!
TP/SL Visualisaties op de Chart
Teal box
TP1 zone (entry → TP1). Gestreepte lijn markeert TP1 level.
Groene box
TP2 zone (TP1 → TP2). Doelstelling for volledige exit.
Rode box
SL zone (entry → SL). Gele stippellijn na TP1 = break-even lijn.
Trade Management
Automatic TP1 / TP2 / SL / Break-Even
ST-Trading-EDU manages one trade at a time. A new signal during an active trade is ignored.
Phase
Trigger
Action
📍 Entry
Signal bar closes
Open trade. SL = entry ± ATR×mult. TP1 and TP2 via R:R.
✅ TP1 hit
High ≥ TP1 (long) / Low ≤ TP1 (short)
Partial profit. If BE on: SL shifts to entry. Yellow line appears.
🏆 TP2 hit
High ≥ TP2 (long) / Low ≤ TP2 (short)
Trade closed. WIN +1. All drawings removed.
🛑 SL hit (before TP1)
Low ≤ SL (long) / High ≥ SL (short)
Trade closed. LOSS +1. All drawings removed.
🔄 SL hit (after TP1 + BE)
Price hits break-even SL
Trade closed at entry price. No loss counted. Break-even exit.
Break-Even tip: After TP1, the first half of your position is won and your SL is at entry. This means your remaining position is risk-free — you can never lose more on this trade. Always keep it on!
TP/SL Visualizations on the Chart
Teal box
TP1 zone (entry → TP1). Dashed line marks TP1 level.
Green box
TP2 zone (TP1 → TP2). Target for full exit.
Red box
SL zone (entry → SL). Yellow dotted line after TP1 = break-even line.
Dashboard
Live trade status rechtsboven in je chart
ST-Trading-EDU v1 ▲
▸ SMC
ModeCombined
BiasBULLISH ▲
ZoneDiscount ▼
EQH1.09540
EQL1.08780
OBBullish OB
▸ EMA Trend
EMA 200Boven ▲
EMA 50Boven ▲
▸ Scalper
SignalBUY ▲
SL1.08920
TP11.09180
TP21.09440
▸ Fibonacci
Zone🟢 BUY ZONE
Section
Veld
Betekenis
▸ SMC
Bias
Bullish / Bearish swing trenddirection
Zone
Premium (boven 50%) of Discount (onder 50%)
EQH / EQL
Liquiditeitslevels — exacte prijs
▸ EMA Trend
EMA 200
Boven = macro bullish, Onder = macro bearish
EMA 50
Medium trend context
▸ Scalper
Signal
BUY / SELL / In Long / In Short / —
SL
Exacte stop loss prijs (rood)
TP1 / TP2
Exacte take-profit prijzen (groen)
▸ Fibonacci
Zone
🟢 BUY ZONE / 🔴 SELL ZONE / —
Dashboard onpassen
Grootte: Settings → Dashboard → Dashboard Size → Tiny / Small / Normal / Large Positie:Dashboard Position → Right/Left × Top/Middle/Bottom (6 opties, mobiel-vriendelijk) Inklappen:Dashboard Open (▲/▼) offzetten → dashboard klapt in tot allen de titelbalk Compact:Compact Mode → toont allen Bias, Zone, EMA 200 en Scalper signal Statusbalk: Chart Settings → Status Line → zet "Indicator arguments" off
Dashboard
Live trade status top-right of your chart
ST-Trading-EDU v1 ▲
▸ SMC
ModeCombined
BiasBULLISH ▲
ZoneDiscount ▼
EQH1.09540
EQL1.08780
OBBullish OB
▸ EMA Trend
EMA 200Above ▲
EMA 50Above ▲
▸ Scalper
SignalBUY ▲
SL1.08920
TP11.09180
TP21.09440
▸ Fibonacci
Zone🟢 BUY ZONE
Section
Field
Meaning
▸ SMC
Bias
Bullish / Bearish swing trenddirection
Zone
Premium (above 50%) or Discount (below 50%)
EQH / EQL
Liquidity levels — exact price
▸ EMA Trend
EMA 200
Above = macro bullish, Below = macro bearish
EMA 50
Medium trend context
▸ Scalper
Signal
BUY / SELL / In Long / In Short / —
SL
Exact stop loss price (red)
TP1 / TP2
Exact take-profit prices (green)
▸ Fibonacci
Zone
🟢 BUY ZONE / 🔴 SELL ZONE / —
Customize Dashboard
Size: Settings → Dashboard → Dashboard Size → Tiny / Small / Normal / Large Position:Dashboard Position → Right/Left × Top/Middle/Bottom (6 options, mobile-friendly) Collapse:Dashboard Open (▲/▼) turn off → dashboard collapses to title bar only Compact:Compact Mode → shows only Bias, Zone, EMA 200 and Scalper signal Status bar: Chart Settings → Status Line → turn off "Indicator arguments"
Alerts (21)
Rechts klik indicator → Add Alert → kies conditie
All alert messages zijn plain text strings — direct bruikbaar met webhooks for 3Commas, Alertatron, TradingView webhooks etc.
SMC Alerts (16)
Internal Bullish BOSInterne structure breekt boven swing high in bullish trend
Internal Bearish BOSInterne structure breekt onder swing low in bearish trend
Internal Bullish CHoCHInterne break omhoog TEGEN bearish trend — reversal signal
Internal Bearish CHoCHInterne break omlaag TEGEN bullish trend — reversal signal
Swing Bullish BOSSwing high gebroken — bullish continuatie bevestigd
Voordat je begint met traden moet je weten waarom je tradt en wat je verwachtingen zijn. Stel jezelf eerlijk deze vragen op: is trading voor mij een bijverdienste, fulltime of gewoon leren? Bepaal ook je beschikbare tijd per dag en je startkapitaal.
✅ Goede mindset
Ik wil leren, niet snel rijk worden
Verliezen horen erbij
Ik handel met geld dat ik kan missen
❌ Gevaarlijke mindset
Ik wil snel veel winnen
Trading = gokken
Ik leun op hot tips en signals
LES 2
Keuze Trading Platform — Crypto of Forex?
Je keuze van markt bepaalt je tools, tijdzone en strategie. Crypto is 24/7 beschikbaar en heeft hoge volatiliteit. Forex is gestructureerder en heeft vastgestelde markturen. Kies één markt en master die eerst.
Crypto
Forex
Markturen
24/7
Wo–Vr (London/NY)
Volatiliteit
Hoog
Gematigd
Startkapitaal
Laag mogelijk
Broker vereist
Aanbevolen voor
Beginners
Meer structuur
LES 3
Basis Analysetools & TradingView
TradingView is de standaard charttool voor zowel beginners als professionals. Maak een gratis account aan op tradingview.com en leer de basisonderdelen kennen.
📊
Chart
Kaarsgrafiek met candlesticks. Elke kaars = 1 tijdsperiode.
📉
Indicatoren
EMA, RSI, MACD — hulplijnen die je richting tonen.
🗒️
Paper Trading
Ingebouwde demo-modus. Verhandel met nepgeld.
LES 4
Types of Trading
Er zijn meerdere tradingstijlen, elk met een andere tijdshorizon en tijdsinvestering. Als beginner is Day Trading of Swing Trading het meest geschikt — minder stress dan scalping.
Stijl
Tijdframe
Trades/dag
Moeilijkheid
Scalping
1m – 5m
10–50+
Hoog
Day Trading
15m – 1u
2–8
Gemiddeld
Swing Trading
4u – 1D
1–3
Laag
LES 5
Market Hours & Jouw Ideale Schema
Niet alle uren zijn gelijk. De beste liquiditeit en beweging zit in de overlap van London en New York. Plan jouw tradesessies rondom deze piekuren voor meer kans op betrouwbare signalen.
Sessie
UTC Tijd
NL Tijd (CET)
Activiteit
Azië
00:00–09:00
01:00–10:00
Laag
London
08:00–17:00
09:00–18:00
Hoog
NY Overlap
13:00–17:00
14:00–18:00
Piek ⚡
LES 6
Exchanges, Wallets, CEX vs DEX
Als je crypto tradt moet je begrijpen waar je je coins bewaart en verhandelt. Een CEX (Centralized Exchange) is makkelijk maar je bent afhankelijk van het bedrijf. Een DEX (Decentralized Exchange) geeft jou volledige controle via een wallet.
🏦 CEX (Bybit, Binance)
Account met e-mail + KYC
Eenvoudige interface
Hoge liquiditeit
Bedrijf beheert je coins
🔗 DEX (Uniswap, dYdX)
Wallet (MetaMask) vereist
Geen KYC nodig
Jij beheert je private key
Minder beginner-vriendelijk
🔑 Belangrijk: Bewaar je seed phrase NOOIT online. Schrijf het op papier en bewaar het op een veilige plek.
LES 7
Order Types, Leverage, Margin, Pips & Lots
Begrijp de fundamentele mechanismen van een exchange voordat je je eerste order plaatst. Leverage vergroot zowel je winst als je verlies — gebruik het pas als beginner met extreme voorzichtigheid (max 2–3x).
Term
Uitleg
Market Order
Koop/verkoop direct tegen huidige marktprijs
Limit Order
Koop/verkoop alleen als prijs jouw niveau bereikt
Stop Loss
Automatische verkoop als prijs te ver daalt (bescherming)
Leverage
Geleend kapitaal van exchange. 10x = €100 tradt als €1000
De belangrijkste les van heel Maand 1. Riskeer nooit meer dan 1–2% van je totale kapitaal per trade. Dit zorgt dat je genoeg kapitaal hebt om van je fouten te leren zonder geruïneerd te worden.
Kapitaal
1% risico
2% risico
10% risico ❌
€500
€5 / trade
€10 / trade
€50 / trade
€1.000
€10 / trade
€20 / trade
€100 / trade
€5.000
€50 / trade
€100 / trade
€500 / trade
⚠️ Rekenregel: Positiegrootte = (Kapitaal × Risico%) ÷ Afstand tot Stop Loss in %
LES 9
Demo Trading Starten + Trade Journal
Open de Paper Trading modus in TradingView en begin met handelen zonder echt geld. Hou daarna elke trade bij in een journal — dit is de snelste manier om te verbeteren.
In Maand 2 ga je verder dan de basics. Je leert candlestick-patronen lezen (pin bars, engulfing, doji), trendlijnen trekken, en indicators als RSI en MACD interpreteren.
Price Action
Lees de markt via candlestick-patronen zonder extra indicators
RSI
Overbought (>70) of Oversold (<30) — meet de kracht van de trend
Een strategie is een set van vaste regels: wanneer ga je in, wanneer ga je uit, en hoe groot is je positie. Backtesting betekent dat je je strategie test op historische data om te zien hoe goed het zou hebben gepresteerd.
📋 Backtest Stappenplan
1.Kies een markt + tijdframe (bijv. BTC/USDT 1H)
2.Scroll terug naar historische data (minimaal 3 maanden)
3.Noteer alle signalen die je strategie zou geven
4.Tel: wins, losses, win rate, gemiddeld R:R
5.Streef naar minimaal 50% win rate met 1:2 R:R
LES 3
Fundamentele Analyse & Economische Kalender
Naast grafieken beïnvloeden nieuws en economische cijfers de markt sterk. Een economische kalender toont wanneer grote events plaatsvinden (rentebeslissingen, CPI, NFP) die voor hoge volatiliteit zorgen.
📅 Bekijk altijd voor je tradt
Investing.com/economic-calendar
Forex Factory (forexfactory.com)
Filter op "High Impact" events
🚫 Vermijd te traden bij
Fed rentebeslissingen
NFP (Non-Farm Payrolls)
CPI (inflatie cijfers)
LES 4
Trading Psychologie — De 4 Vijanden
90% van de beginnende traders verliest door psychologische fouten, niet door slechte strategie. Leer je emoties herkennen en beheersen. Dit zijn de 4 grootste vijanden van een trader:
😨 Fear (Angst)
Te vroeg uitstappen uit winnende trades. SL te snel verplaatsen. Goede setups missen uit angst.
🤑 Greed (Hebzucht)
TP niet nemen. Positie vergroten midden in een trade. Overleveragen om "meer te pakken".
⚡ FOMO
Instappen na een grote beweging omdat je bang bent de boot te missen. Altijd te laat en te hoog.
😡 Revenge Trading
Direct na een verlies opnieuw traden om te "herstellen". Leidt bijna altijd tot grotere verliezen.
💡 Oplossing: Na een verlies: stop. Sluit je platform. Wacht minstens 30 minuten voordat je opnieuw kijkt.
LES 5
Geavanceerd Risicomanagement — Risk-Reward Ratio
Risk-Reward (R:R) is de verhouding tussen je mogelijke verlies en je mogelijke winst. Met een R:R van 1:2 hoef je maar 40% van je trades te winnen om winstgevend te zijn.
🧮 Berekening
Entry prijs:€100
Stop Loss:€98 (−€2 verlies)
Take Profit:€104 (+€4 winst)
Risk-Reward Ratio:1:2 ✅
Win Rate
R:R 1:1
R:R 1:2
R:R 1:3
40%
Verlies
Break-even
Winst ✅
50%
Break-even
Winst ✅
Winst ✅
60%
Winst ✅
Winst ✅
Winst ✅
LES 6
Meerdere Strategieën Testen & Kiezen
Test in Maand 2 minimaal 2–3 strategieën op demo. Vergelijk je resultaten en kies de strategie die het beste past bij jouw tijdstijl, persoonlijkheid en beschikbare tijd. Eén strategie masteren is beter dan tien half kennen.
📐
SMC
Smart Money Concepts — volg de grote spelers
🎯
EMA Cross
Simpel trendvolging met 2 EMA lijnen
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Breakout
Handel de uitbraak van support/resistance levels
LES 7
Wekelijkse Trade Reviews
Elke zondag: open je trade journal en analyseer de week. Welke trades waren goed? Welke waren een fout? Volg je je regels? Dit is de discipline die professionals onderscheidt van beginners.
📋 Wekelijkse Review Checklist
LES 1
Paper Trade Activeren op TradingView
In Maand 3 gebruik je alle kennis van Maand 1 & 2 in echte marktomstandigheden — maar zonder echt geld. Paper Trading op TradingView simuleert een echte account met live marktdata.
🖥️ Hoe starten op TradingView
1.Log in op tradingview.com → klik "Paper Trading" in de onderste balk
2.Stel je startbedrag in (gebruik bijv. je echte geplande kapitaal)
3.Handel met je eigen strategie alsof het echt geld is
4.Minimaal 30 trades doen voordat je evalueert
LES 2
Paper Trade Regels & Discipline
Paper trading heeft alleen waarde als je het serieus neemt. De regels die je hier leert zijn exact dezelfde als voor live trading. Behandel elke paper trade alsof het echt geld is.
✅ Serieuze Paper Trader
Vaste sessietijden hanteren
Elke trade journalen
Risico per trade respecteren
Geen extra trades buiten je plan
❌ Neppe Paper Trader
Willekeurig traden "voor de lol"
Niets bijhouden
Snel switchen van strategie
Geen echte focus
LES 3
Persoonlijk Trading Plan Opstellen
Een trading plan is je gids. Het bevat al je regels en beschermt je tegen impulsieve beslissingen. Schrijf het neer — op papier of digitaal — en volg het altijd.
📄 Onderdelen van een Trading Plan
▸Markt & tijdframe: Welke asset(s) trade ik en op welk tijdframe?
Een trade openen is het begin — hoe je de trade beheert terwijl hij loopt is net zo belangrijk. Leer je positie te beschermen en maximale winst te halen met deze drie technieken.
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Partieel sluiten
Sluit 50% van je positie op TP1. Laat de rest lopen richting TP2. Zo pak je zekere winst en hou je exposure aan de trend.
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Break-Even (BE)
Na TP1: verplaats je SL naar je instapprijs. Je riskeert nu nul. De trade kan alleen nog winnen of nul opleveren.
📈
Trailing Stop
Laat je SL automatisch meebewegen met de prijs (bijv. altijd 1% onder de huidige prijs). Zo lock je winst in terwijl de trade blijft lopen.
LES 5
Omgaan met Win Streaks & Drawdowns
Zowel winstperiodes als verliesperiodes kunnen gevaarlijk zijn voor je psychologie. Leer hoe je stabiel blijft in beide situaties.
🏆 Win Streak — Gevaren
Overconfidence → te grote posities
Regels loslaten
Winst teruggeven door FOMO
→ Blijf dezelfde positiegrootte hanteren
📉 Drawdown — Aanpak
Stop bij 5% dagverlies
Analyseer eerst je fouten
Posities tijdelijk halveren
→ Smaller traden tot herstel
LES 6
Voorbereiding Live Trading — Ben Je Klaar?
Ga pas live traden als je aan de volgende voorwaarden voldoet. Haast je niet — echte consistentie op paper trading is de enige echte voorbereiding voor live trading.
✅ Checklist Live Trading
LES 7
Finale Evaluatie & Jouw Volgende Stap
Na 3 maanden heb je een solide fundament. Evalueer je algehele progressie eerlijk en bepaal je volgende stap: live trading starten, of nog een maand paper traden met hogere focus.
📊 Evalueer je 3 maanden
Totaal aantal trades
Totale win rate
Gem. R:R behaald
Emoties & discipline score
🚀 Volgende stap opties
Live account met klein bedrag
ST-Trading-EDU Intermediate niveau
Extra maand paper focus
Klik op een les-kaart om de motion graphic animatie te starten. Elke les wordt visueel stap voor stap uitgelegd.
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Management
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Win/Drawdown
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Live Check
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Evaluatie
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Les titel
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Selecteer een les
Klik op een les-kaart hierboven om de video te starten.
💡 Tip: Ga pas naar Maand 2 als je 20+ paper trades gedaan hebt in Maand 1 met een positieve win rate. Consistentie gaat vóór snelheid.
🟡 Intermediate — SMC + Scalper samen
Goal: use Combined Mode + confluence trading
Concept: Confluence
Confluence = multiple indicators saying the same thing. More confirmations = stronger signal. In Combined Mode the script filters this automatically.
✅ Strong BUY trade (4/4)
✅ EMA 200 = Boven
✅ Zone = Discount
✅ SMC Bias = BULLISH
✅ Fib Zone = BUY ZONE (0.618)
⚠️ Weak signal (2/4)
✅ EMA 200 = Boven
❌ Zone = Premium
❌ SMC Bias = BEARISH
✅ Scalper = BUY signal
Rule: Only take trades with at least 3/4 confirmations. Skip weak signals, even if they look good.
Multi-Timeframe Analyse (MTF)
Open dezelfde chart op twee timeframes tegelijk:
Timeframe
Use
What to look at
HTF (4H / 1H)
Determine bias
SMC Bias color in dashboard, EMA 200 position
LTF (15m / 5m)
Entry timing
BUY/SELL label + Fib zone + SL/TP levels
HTF (links) bepaalt bias: BULLISH + boven EMA 200. LTF (rechts): wacht op BUY bij Fib 0.618, dan instappen.
Order Block entry pattern
Een van de krachtigste setups: prijs keert terug naar een Bullish Order Block in de Discount Zone.
Patroon: BOS → pullback naar Bullish OB in Discount Zone → BUY entry → doorbraak volgen
🟣 Expert — Precision entries & Risk mastery
Doel: vind de beste entries, minimaliseer risico, maximaliseer winst
Expert checklist before every trade
☐ HTF Bias → SMC Bias op 4H/1H
☐ EMA 200 → price above or below?
☐ EMA 50 → medium trend confirms?
☐ Zone → Discount for long, Premium for short
☐ Fib → bij 0.618 of 0.786 buy zone?
☐ OB → is er een active Order Block?
☐ FVG → is price in a Fair Value Gap?
☐ EQH/EQL → no liquidity zone just above/below?
☐ Volume → volume confirms the move?
☐ CHoCH → no fresh CHoCH against the trade?
Score 7/10 or more → take the trade. Less than 7 → skip.
CHoCH Reversal — the premium entry
A CHoCH signal is an early trend reversal. Expert traders use this as entry before the major BOS confirmation.
CHoCH entry: CHoCH signals a trend reversal. Expert buys here already — before the big BOS move. Small SL, big TP.
Position sizing & risk management
Rule
Beginner
Intermediate
Expert
Max risk per trade
1%
1–2%
1–3% (selectief)
Max open trades
1
2
3 (managed for correlation)
Confluences required
2/4
3/4
7/10 checklist
TP strategy
Close all at TP1
50% at TP1, 50% at TP2
Scale: 33% TP1, 33% TP2, 33% trail
SL adjust
Don’t (wait for TP or SL)
BE after TP1
Trail SL along EMA 50
Expert tip — Trailing stop along EMA 50:
After TP1: move SL to BE. After each new higher close: move SL to EMA 50 line. Let the trade run until price closes below EMA 50. This maximizes profit in strong trends.
📐 Pattern Examples
The 4 most powerful setups with the ST-Trading-EDU:
Pattern 1 — FVG Fill in Discount Zone
Price fills a bullish FVG while in the Discount Zone → strong BUY setup
7 lessons · Paper trading, trading plan, discipline & live preparation.
LESSON 1
Introduction & Goal Setting
Before you start trading, know why you trade and what your expectations are. Ask yourself honestly: is trading a side income, full-time goal, or just learning? Define your available time per day and starting capital.
✅ Healthy Mindset
I want to learn, not get rich fast
Losses are part of trading
I trade with money I can afford to lose
❌ Dangerous Mindset
I want quick profits
Trading = gambling
I follow signals & hot tips
LESSON 2
Choosing a Trading Platform — Crypto or Forex?
Your market choice determines your tools, timezone and strategy. Crypto runs 24/7 with high volatility. Forex is more structured with fixed market sessions. Pick one market and master it first.
Crypto
Forex
Market Hours
24/7
Mon–Fri sessions
Volatility
High
Moderate
Start Capital
Low possible
Broker required
Best for
Beginners
More structure
LESSON 3
Basic Analysis Tools & TradingView
TradingView is the standard charting tool for both beginners and professionals. Create a free account at tradingview.com and learn its core components.
📊
Chart
Candlestick chart. Each candle = 1 time period.
📉
Indicators
EMA, RSI, MACD — helper lines showing market direction.
🗒️
Paper Trading
Built-in demo mode. Trade with virtual money on live charts.
LESSON 4
Types of Trading
There are several trading styles, each with a different time horizon and time commitment. For beginners, Day Trading or Swing Trading is most suitable — less stressful than scalping.
Style
Timeframe
Trades/day
Difficulty
Scalping
1m – 5m
10–50+
High
Day Trading
15m – 1H
2–8
Medium
Swing Trading
4H – 1D
1–3
Low
LESSON 5
Market Hours & Your Ideal Schedule
Not all hours are equal. The best liquidity and movement occurs during the London–New York overlap. Plan your trading sessions around these peak hours for more reliable signals.
Session
UTC Time
Activity
Asia
00:00–09:00
Low
London
08:00–17:00
High
NY Overlap
13:00–17:00
Peak ⚡
LESSON 6
Exchanges, Wallets, CEX vs DEX
When trading crypto you need to understand where you store and trade your coins. A CEX (Centralized Exchange) is easy but you depend on the company. A DEX (Decentralized Exchange) gives you full control via a wallet.
🏦 CEX (Bybit, Binance)
Account with email + KYC
Simple interface
High liquidity
Company holds your coins
🔗 DEX (Uniswap, dYdX)
Wallet (MetaMask) required
No KYC needed
You control your private key
Less beginner-friendly
🔑 Important: NEVER store your seed phrase online. Write it on paper and keep it in a safe place.
LESSON 7
Order Types, Leverage, Margin, Pips & Lots
Understand the fundamental mechanics of an exchange before placing your first order. Leverage amplifies both profit and loss — as a beginner use it with extreme caution (max 2–3x).
Term
Explanation
Market Order
Buy/sell immediately at current market price
Limit Order
Buy/sell only when price reaches your level
Stop Loss
Auto-sell if price drops too far (protection)
Leverage
Borrowed capital from exchange. 10x = $100 trades as $1000
Pip / Lot
Forex: smallest price move (pip) · position size (lot)
LESSON 8
Risk Management — The 1–2% Rule
The most important lesson of Month 1. Never risk more than 1–2% of your total capital per trade. This ensures you have enough capital to learn from mistakes without being wiped out.
Capital
1% risk
2% risk
10% risk ❌
$500
$5 / trade
$10 / trade
$50 / trade
$1,000
$10 / trade
$20 / trade
$100 / trade
$5,000
$50 / trade
$100 / trade
$500 / trade
⚠️ Formula: Position Size = (Capital × Risk%) ÷ Distance to Stop Loss in %
LESSON 9
Start Demo Trading + Trade Journal
Open the Paper Trading mode in TradingView and start trading without real money. Then log every trade in a journal — this is the fastest way to improve.
In Month 2 you go beyond the basics. Learn to read candlestick patterns (pin bars, engulfing, doji), draw trend lines, and interpret indicators like RSI and MACD.
Price Action
Read the market via candlestick patterns without extra indicators
RSI
Overbought (>70) or Oversold (<30) — measures trend strength
A strategy is a set of fixed rules: when to enter, when to exit, and how large your position is. Backtesting means testing your strategy on historical data to see how well it would have performed.
📋 Backtest Step-by-Step
1.Choose a market + timeframe (e.g. BTC/USDT 1H)
2.Scroll back through historical data (min. 3 months)
3.Note all signals your strategy would generate
4.Count: wins, losses, win rate, average R:R
5.Aim for at least 50% win rate with 1:2 R:R
LESSON 3
Fundamental Analysis & Economic Calendar
Besides charts, news and economic data strongly influence markets. An economic calendar shows when major events occur (interest rate decisions, CPI, NFP) that cause high volatility.
📅 Always check before trading
Investing.com/economic-calendar
Forex Factory (forexfactory.com)
Filter by "High Impact" events
🚫 Avoid trading during
Fed interest rate decisions
NFP (Non-Farm Payrolls)
CPI (inflation data)
LESSON 4
Trading Psychology — The 4 Enemies
90% of beginner traders lose due to psychological mistakes, not bad strategy. Learn to recognize and control your emotions. These are the 4 biggest enemies of a trader:
😨 Fear
Exiting winning trades too early. Moving SL too fast. Missing good setups out of fear.
🤑 Greed
Not taking TP. Increasing position size mid-trade. Over-leveraging to grab more.
⚡ FOMO
Entering after a big move because you fear missing out. Always too late and too high.
😡 Revenge Trading
Trading immediately after a loss to "recover". Almost always leads to larger losses.
💡 Solution: After a loss: stop. Close your platform. Wait at least 30 minutes before looking again.
LESSON 5
Advanced Risk Management — Risk-Reward Ratio
Risk-Reward (R:R) is the ratio between your potential loss and potential profit. With a R:R of 1:2 you only need to win 40% of your trades to be profitable.
🧮 Calculation Example
Entry price:$100
Stop Loss:$98 (−$2 loss)
Take Profit:$104 (+$4 profit)
Risk-Reward Ratio:1:2 ✅
Win Rate
R:R 1:1
R:R 1:2
R:R 1:3
40%
Loss
Break-even
Profit ✅
50%
Break-even
Profit ✅
Profit ✅
60%
Profit ✅
Profit ✅
Profit ✅
LESSON 6
Test & Select Multiple Strategies
Test 2–3 strategies on demo in Month 2. Compare results and choose the strategy that fits your trading style, personality and available time. Mastering one strategy beats knowing ten halfway.
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SMC
Smart Money Concepts — follow the big players
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EMA Cross
Simple trend following with 2 EMA lines
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Breakout
Trade the break of support/resistance levels
LESSON 7
Weekly Trade Reviews
Every Sunday: open your trade journal and analyze the week. Which trades were good? Which were mistakes? Are you following your rules? This discipline separates professionals from beginners.
📋 Weekly Review Checklist
LESSON 1
Activate Paper Trading on TradingView
In Month 3 you apply everything from Month 1 & 2 in real market conditions — but without real money. Paper Trading on TradingView simulates a real account with live market data.
🖥️ How to start on TradingView
1.Log in to tradingview.com → click "Paper Trading" in the bottom bar
2.Set your starting balance (use your planned real capital amount)
3.Trade with your strategy as if it is real money
4.Complete at least 30 trades before evaluating
LESSON 2
Paper Trade Rules & Building Discipline
Paper trading only has value if you take it seriously. The rules you practice here are exactly the same as for live trading. Treat every paper trade as if it involves real money.
✅ Serious Paper Trader
Fixed session times
Log every trade in journal
Respect risk per trade
No extra trades outside your plan
❌ Fake Paper Trader
Random trades "for fun"
Nothing tracked
Switching strategies constantly
No real focus
LESSON 3
Build Your Personal Trading Plan
A trading plan is your guide. It contains all your rules and protects you from impulsive decisions. Write it down — on paper or digitally — and always follow it.
📄 Components of a Trading Plan
▸Market & timeframe: Which asset(s) do I trade and on which timeframe?
▸Session times: When am I in front of my screen?
▸Entry rules: Which exact conditions must be met?
▸Risk per trade: Max % risked per position
▸Daily loss limit: Stop after X% loss per day
▸Exit strategy: When do I close a trade (SL, TP, trailing)?
Opening a trade is just the beginning — how you manage a trade while it runs is equally important. Learn to protect your position and maximize profit with these three techniques.
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Partial Close
Close 50% of your position at TP1. Let the rest run toward TP2. This locks in guaranteed profit while keeping exposure to the trend.
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Break-Even (BE)
After TP1: move your SL to your entry price. You now risk zero. The trade can only win or break even.
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Trailing Stop
Let your SL automatically follow price (e.g. always 1% below current price). This locks in profit while the trade keeps running.
LESSON 5
Handling Win Streaks & Drawdowns
Both winning and losing streaks can be dangerous for your psychology. Learn how to stay stable in both situations.
🏆 Win Streak — Dangers
Overconfidence → larger positions
Abandoning your rules
Giving profits back via FOMO
→ Keep the same position size
📉 Drawdown — Approach
Stop at 5% daily loss
Analyze your mistakes first
Temporarily halve position sizes
→ Trade smaller until recovery
LESSON 6
Preparing for Live Trading — Are You Ready?
Only go live when you meet the following conditions. Don’t rush — real consistency in paper trading is the only true preparation for live trading.
✅ Live Trading Checklist
LESSON 7
Final Evaluation & Your Next Step
After 3 months you have a solid foundation. Honestly evaluate your overall progress and determine your next step: start live trading, or do one more month of focused paper trading.
📊 Evaluate your 3 months
Total number of trades
Overall win rate
Avg. R:R achieved
Emotions & discipline score
🚀 Next step options
Live account with small amount
ST-Trading-EDU Intermediate level
Extra month of paper focus
Click a lesson card to start the motion graphic animation. Each lesson is explained visually step by step.
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Orders
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Price Action
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Backtesting
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Fundamentals
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Psychology
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R:R Ratio
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Strategies
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Reviews
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Paper Trade
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Discipline
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Trading Plan
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Management
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Win/Drawdown
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Live Check
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Evaluation
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Les titel
🎬
Select a lesson
Click a lesson card above to start the video.
💡 Tip: Only move to Month 2 after completing 20+ paper trades in Month 1 with a positive win rate. Consistency beats speed.
🟡 Intermediate — SMC + Scalper samen
Goal: use Combined Mode + confluence trading
Concept: Confluence
Confluence = multiple indicators saying the same thing. More confirmations = stronger signal. In Combined Mode the script filters this automatically.
✅ Strong BUY trade (4/4)
✅ EMA 200 = Boven
✅ Zone = Discount
✅ SMC Bias = BULLISH
✅ Fib Zone = BUY ZONE (0.618)
⚠️ Weak signal (2/4)
✅ EMA 200 = Boven
❌ Zone = Premium
❌ SMC Bias = BEARISH
✅ Scalper = BUY signal
Rule: Only take trades with at least 3/4 confirmations. Skip weak signals, even if they look good.
Multi-Timeframe Analyse (MTF)
Open the same chart on two timeframes simultaneously:
Timeframe
Use
What to look at
HTF (4H / 1H)
Determine bias
SMC Bias color in dashboard, EMA 200 position
LTF (15m / 5m)
Entry timing
BUY/SELL label + Fib zone + SL/TP levels
HTF (left) determines bias: BULLISH + above EMA 200. LTF (right): wait for BUY at Fib 0.618, then enter.
Order Block entry pattern
One of the most powerful setups: price returns to a Bullish Order Block in the Discount Zone.
Pattern: BOS → pullback naar Bullish OB in Discount Zone → BUY entry → follow through
🟣 Expert — Precision entries & Risk mastery
Goal: find the best entries, minimize risk, maximize profit
Expert checklist before every trade
☐ HTF Bias → SMC Bias op 4H/1H
☐ EMA 200 → price above or below?
☐ EMA 50 → medium trend confirms?
☐ Zone → Discount for long, Premium for short
☐ Fib → bij 0.618 of 0.786 buy zone?
☐ OB → is er een active Order Block?
☐ FVG → is price in a Fair Value Gap?
☐ EQH/EQL → no liquidity zone just above/below?
☐ Volume → volume confirms the move?
☐ CHoCH → no fresh CHoCH against the trade?
Score 7/10 or more → take the trade. Less than 7 → skip.
CHoCH Reversal — the premium entry
A CHoCH signal is an early trend reversal. Expert traders use this as entry before the major BOS confirmation.
CHoCH entry: CHoCH signals a trend reversal. Expert buys here already — before the big BOS move. Small SL, big TP.
Position sizing & risk management
Rule
Beginner
Intermediate
Expert
Max risk per trade
1%
1–2%
1–3% (selectief)
Max open trades
1
2
3 (managed for correlation)
Confluences required
2/4
3/4
7/10 checklist
TP strategy
Close all at TP1
50% at TP1, 50% at TP2
Scale: 33% TP1, 33% TP2, 33% trail
SL adjust
Don’t (wait for TP or SL)
BE after TP1
Trail SL along EMA 50
Expert tip — Trailing stop along EMA 50:
After TP1: move SL to BE. After each new higher close: move SL to EMA 50 line. Let the trade run until price closes below EMA 50. This maximizes profit in strong trends.
📐 Pattern Examples
The 4 most powerful setups with the ST-Trading-EDU:
Pattern 1 — FVG Fill in Discount Zone
Price fills a bullish FVG while in the Discount Zone → strong BUY setup
When Fib 0.618 and a Bullish OB align at the same level → highest probability entry
Pattern 4 — Full Confluence Combined Mode
All filters green: Bias + Zone + EMA 200 + Fib + OB + Scalper signal = perfect trade
✅ SMC Bias
BULLISH
✅ Zone
Discount
✅ EMA 200
Above ▲
✅ Fib Zone
BUY ZONE 0.618
✅ OB
Bullish OB active
✅ Scalper
BUY ▲ signal
6/6 confirmations — This is the trade you NEVER skip. Maximum position size, let it ride to TP2.
Glossary
All termen offgelegd
Term
Betekenis
ATR
Average True Range. Meet gemiddelde candle-volatiliteit over N bars. Gebruikt for adaptieve SL/TP.
BOS
Break of Structure. Price breaks een swing high/low in de trenddirection. Bevestigt continuatie.
CHoCH
Change of Character. Price breaks structure TEGEN de trend. Mogelijke reversal.
Discount Zone
Onderste helft van de price range. Statistisch gunstig for longs.
EMA
Exponential Moving Average. Gewogen gemiddelde dat faster reageert op recente prijsveranderingen.
EQH / EQL
Equal Highs / Equal Lows. Twee pivots op bijna hetzelfde level. Liquiditeitszone.
FVG
Fair Value Gap. 3-candle imbalance pattern. Prijs vult deze zones vaak.
Order Block
Laatste candle for een significante BOS. Zone met institutionele orders.
Premium Zone
Bovenste helft van de price range. Statistisch gunstig for shorts.
R:R
Risk:Reward ratio. 2:1 = target is 2× het risico (SL afstand).
SMC
Smart Money Concepts. Framework for het identificeren van institutionele activity via structure en liquiditeit.
Swing High/Low
Pivot punt over een langere lookback (default 50 bars).
Internal High/Low
Kortere termijn pivot (default 5-bar) for fijnere structureanalyse.
Glossary
All terms explained
Term
Meaning
ATR
Average True Range. Measures average candle volatility over N bars. Used for adaptive SL/TP.
BOS
Break of Structure. Price breaks a swing high/low in the trend direction. Confirms continuation.
CHoCH
Change of Character. Price breaks structure AGAINST the trend. Possible reversal.
Discount Zone
Lower half of the price range. Statistically favorable for longs.
EMA
Exponential Moving Average. Weighted average that reacts faster to recent price changes.
EQH / EQL
Equal Highs / Equal Lows. Two pivots at nearly the same level. Liquidity zone.
FVG
Fair Value Gap. 3-candle imbalance pattern. Price often fills these zones.
Order Block
Last candle before a significant BOS. Zone with institutional orders.
Premium Zone
Upper half of the price range. Statistically favorable for shorts.
R:R
Risk:Reward ratio. 2:1 = target is 2× the risk (SL distance).
SMC
Smart Money Concepts. Framework for identifying institutional activity via structure and liquidity.
Swing High/Low
Pivot point over a longer lookback (default 50 bars).
Internal High/Low
Shorter term pivot (default 5-bar) for finer structure analysis.
Top 20 Chart Patterns
Visuele breakdown van de belangrijkste patronen · Bullish · Bearish · Continuation · Reversal
Hoe gebruik je dit? Elk patroon heeft een SVG diagram, breakdown van de structuur, hoe het te herkennen en hoe het te combineren met de KENTO Suite voor de beste entries.
🔄 Reversal Patronen
Reversal patterns signaleren een mogelijke ommekeer van de huidige trend. Ze zijn het sterkst op hogere timeframes en in combinatie met een SMC-bevestiging (BOS, CHoCH of OB).
01
Head & ShouldersBEARISH REVERSAL
Structure: Three peaks — left shoulder, higher head, right shoulder. The neckline connects the two troughs between them.
Confirmation: Price breaks the neckline downward with volume. This is the CHoCH or bearish BOS.
🎯 ST-Trading-EDU: Wait for bearish bias + neckline break = short entry. SL above right shoulder.
02
Inverse Head & ShouldersBULLISH REVERSAL
Structure: Mirror of H&S. Three troughs with a deeper middle (head). Neckline is the resistance line.
Confirmation: Break above the neckline = bullish BOS. Often followed by a retest of the neckline as support.
🎯 ST-Trading-EDU: Bullish bias + neckline break + retest in buy zone = long entry. TP at swing extension.
03
Double TopBEARISH REVERSAL
Structure: Two equal peaks at the same level — price fails twice to go higher. Strong resistance.
Confirmation: Break below the support (neckline) between the two tops. Measured target = height of pattern.
🎯 ST-Trading-EDU: Bearish bias required. Short entry at break + retest of neckline. SL above the tops.
04
Double BottomBULLISH REVERSAL
Structure: Two equal lows — price bounces twice from the same support level. Strong demand zone.
Confirmation: Break above the resistance (neckline) between the two lows. Retest is ideal entry.
🎯 ST-Trading-EDU: Bullish bias + double bottom in fib buy zone = very strong long setup. SL below the lows.
05
Rising WedgeBEARISH
Structure: Price makes higher highs and higher lows, but the range narrows. Looks bullish but is bearish.
Confirmation: Break below the lower trendline. The longer the pattern, the stronger the breakdown.
🎯 ST-Trading-EDU: Bearish bias + rising wedge in premium zone = short entry at breakout of the bottom.
06
Falling WedgeBULLISH
Structure: Price makes lower highs and lower lows but range narrows. Looks bearish but is bullish.
Confirmation: Break above the upper trendline with volume. Often a sharp move upward.
🎯 ST-Trading-EDU: Bullish bias + falling wedge in discount zone = long entry at breakout. Strong setup.
07
Triple TopBEARISH REVERSAL
Structure: Three failed attempts to break above the same level. Stronger than a Double Top.
Confirmation: Break below the support level between the three tops = powerful bearish move.
🎯 ST-Trading-EDU: Combine with bearish CHoCH after the third attempt for early short signal.
08
Triple BottomBULLISH REVERSAL
Structure: Three bounces from the same support level. Strong accumulation zone by large players.
Confirmation: Break above the resistance between the lows. Target = height of the pattern.
🎯 ST-Trading-EDU: Triple bottom in fib buy zone + bullish IDM = sniper entry setup.
📈 Continuation Patterns
Continuation patronen verschijnen midden in een trend en signaleren een tijdelijke pauze voor de trend doorgaat. Ideaal voor entries na een pullback.
09
Bull FlagBULLISH CONTINUATION
Structure: Strong upward move (flagpole) followed by a small downward consolidation (flag). Then breakout upward.
Confirmation: Break above the top of the flag. Target = length of the flagpole.
🎯 ST-Trading-EDU: Bull flag in fib buy zone + bullish bias = perfect continuation entry. Entry at breakout.
10
Bear FlagBEARISH CONTINUATION
Structure: Strong downward move followed by small upward consolidation. Bearish mirror of Bull Flag.
Confirmation: Break below the bottom of the flag. Target = length of the flagpole.
🎯 ST-Trading-EDU: Bear flag in fib sell zone + bearish bias = short continuation entry.
11
Ascending TriangleBULLISH
Structure: Flat top (resistance) with rising lows. Buyers become increasingly aggressive at each dip.
Confirmation: Break above the flat resistance line = bullish. Measured target = height of triangle.
🎯 ST-Trading-EDU: Break above resistance + bullish BOS + buy zone = high-probability long entry.
12
Descending TriangleBEARISH
Structure: Flat bottom (support) with declining highs. Sellers take profit earlier and earlier.
Confirmation: Break below the flat support = bearish. Measured target = height of triangle.
🎯 ST-Trading-EDU: Break below support + bearish BOS + sell zone = short entry with clear SL.
13
Symmetrical TriangleNEUTRAAL
Structure: Higher lows and lower highs — pressure from both sides. Breakout direction is unknown in advance.
Confirmation: Wait for the breakout and always trade in the direction of the bias.
🎯 ST-Trading-EDU: Use the bias as a filter. Bullish bias + breakout upward = long. Bearish + downward = short.
14
Cup & HandleBULLISH CONTINUATION
Structure: Round U-shape (cup) followed by a small consolidation (handle). Classic bull continuation pattern.
Confirmation: Break above the lip of the cup after the handle. Works best on daily or weekly charts.
🎯 ST-Trading-EDU: Handle often forms in the fib buy zone — ideal entry just before the breakout.
🕯️ Candlestick Patronen
Candlestick patronen werken op het niveau van één tot drie candles en geven directe informatie over de kracht van kopers of verkopers. Ze zijn het meest betrouwbaar op sleutelzones.
15
Bullish EngulfingBULLISH REVERSAL
Structure: Large green candle completely engulfs the previous red candle. Buyers suddenly overwhelm the market.
Confirmation: Close above the open of the red candle. Works best after a downward move in a support zone.
🎯 ST-Trading-EDU: Bullish engulfing in fib buy zone + bullish OB = direct long signal. SL below the low.
16
Bearish EngulfingBEARISH REVERSAL
Structure: Large red candle completely engulfs the previous green candle. Sellers suddenly take control.
Confirmation: Close below the open of the green candle. Strongest in premium zone or at resistance.
🎯 ST-Trading-EDU: Bearish engulfing in fib sell zone + bearish OB = direct short signal. SL above the high.
17
HammerBULLISH REVERSAL
Structure: Small body at the top with a long lower wick (at least 2× the body). Buyers quickly reclaim the dip.
Confirmation: Next candle closes higher. Works best after a decline in a support zone or buy zone.
🎯 ST-Trading-EDU: Hammer in fib buy zone = perfect IDM confirmation. Entry at close of hammer.
18
Shooting StarBEARISH REVERSAL
Structure: Small body at the bottom with a long upper wick. Price went up but was pushed back hard.
Confirmation: Next candle closes lower. Strongest in premium zone or at clear resistance.
🎯 ST-Trading-EDU: Shooting star in sell zone + bearish IDM = confirmed short signal.
19
Morning StarBULLISH REVERSAL
Structure: Three candles — large red, small doji/star, large green. Shows indecision then reversal.
Confirmation: Third candle closes above the middle of the first candle. Strong reversal signal.
🎯 ST-Trading-EDU: Morning star in fib buy zone after bullish IDM sweep = one of the strongest long setups.
20
Evening StarBEARISH REVERSAL
Structure: Mirror image of Morning Star. Large green, small doji, large red. Bullish strength fades.
Confirmation: Third candle closes below the middle of the first candle. Powerful bearish reversal.
🎯 ST-Trading-EDU: Evening star in premium/sell zone + bearish OB = sniper short entry. SL above the doji high.
📋 Snelle Referentie
#
Pattern
Type
Direction
Beste zone (KENTO)
01
Head & Shoulders
Reversal
↓ Bearish
Premium / Sell Zone
02
Inv. Head & Shoulders
Reversal
↑ Bullish
Discount / Buy Zone
03
Double Top
Reversal
↓ Bearish
Premium / Resistance
04
Double Bottom
Reversal
↑ Bullish
Discount / Support
05
Rising Wedge
Reversal
↓ Bearish
Premium Zone
06
Falling Wedge
Reversal
↑ Bullish
Discount Zone
07
Triple Top
Reversal
↓ Bearish
Strong resistance
08
Triple Bottom
Reversal
↑ Bullish
Strong support
09
Bull Flag
Continuation
↑ Bullish
Buy Zone pullback
10
Bear Flag
Continuation
↓ Bearish
Sell Zone pullback
11
Ascending Triangle
Continuation
↑ Bullish
Below resistance
12
Descending Triangle
Continuation
↓ Bearish
Above support
13
Symmetrical Triangle
Neutral
→ Bias determines
Use bias filter
14
Cup & Handle
Continuation
↑ Bullish
Handle in buy zone
15
Bullish Engulfing
Candlestick
↑ Bullish
Buy Zone / OB
16
Bearish Engulfing
Candlestick
↓ Bearish
Sell Zone / OB
17
Hammer
Candlestick
↑ Bullish
Buy Zone / IDM
18
Shooting Star
Candlestick
↓ Bearish
Sell Zone / IDM
19
Morning Star
Candlestick
↑ Bullish
Buy Zone bottom
20
Evening Star
Candlestick
↓ Bearish
Sell Zone top
Gouden regel: Een patroon op zichzelf is zwak. Een patroon op een sleutelzone (fib level, OB, FVG, HVN) in de juiste bias richting is een high-probability trade. Gebruik de KENTO Suite voor de zones en de bias — gebruik de patronen voor het exacte entry moment.
Top 20 Chart Patterns
Visual breakdown of the most important patterns · Bullish · Bearish · Continuation · Reversal
How to use this? Each pattern has an SVG diagram, breakdown of the structure, how to recognize it and how to combine it with the KENTO Suite for the best entries.
🔄 Reversal Patterns
Reversal patterns signal a possible reversal of the current trend. They are strongest on higher timeframes and in combination with an SMC confirmation (BOS, CHoCH or OB).
01
Head & ShouldersBEARISH REVERSAL
Structure: Three peaks — left shoulder, higher head, right shoulder. The neckline connects the two troughs between them.
Confirmation: Price breaks the neckline downward with volume. This is the CHoCH or bearish BOS.
🎯 ST-Trading-EDU: Wait for bearish bias + neckline break = short entry. SL above right shoulder.
02
Inverse Head & ShouldersBULLISH REVERSAL
Structure: Mirror of H&S. Three troughs with a deeper middle (head). Neckline is the resistance line.
Confirmation: Break above the neckline = bullish BOS. Often followed by a retest of the neckline as support.
🎯 ST-Trading-EDU: Bullish bias + neckline break + retest in buy zone = long entry. TP at swing extension.
03
Double TopBEARISH REVERSAL
Structure: Two equal peaks at the same level — price fails twice to go higher. Strong resistance.
Confirmation: Break below the support (neckline) between the two tops. Measured target = height of pattern.
🎯 ST-Trading-EDU: Bearish bias required. Short entry at break + retest of neckline. SL above the tops.
04
Double BottomBULLISH REVERSAL
Structure: Two equal lows — price bounces twice from the same support level. Strong demand zone.
Confirmation: Break above the resistance (neckline) between the two lows. Retest is ideal entry.
🎯 ST-Trading-EDU: Bullish bias + double bottom in fib buy zone = very strong long setup. SL below the lows.
05
Rising WedgeBEARISH
Structure: Price makes higher highs and higher lows, but the range narrows. Looks bullish but is bearish.
Confirmation: Break below the lower trendline. The longer the pattern, the stronger the breakdown.
🎯 ST-Trading-EDU: Bearish bias + rising wedge in premium zone = short entry at breakout of the bottom.
06
Falling WedgeBULLISH
Structure: Price makes lower highs and lower lows but range narrows. Looks bearish but is bullish.
Confirmation: Break above the upper trendline with volume. Often a sharp move upward.
🎯 ST-Trading-EDU: Bullish bias + falling wedge in discount zone = long entry at breakout. Strong setup.
07
Triple TopBEARISH REVERSAL
Structure: Three failed attempts to break above the same level. Stronger than a Double Top.
Confirmation: Break below the support level between the three tops = powerful bearish move.
🎯 ST-Trading-EDU: Combine with bearish CHoCH after the third attempt for early short signal.
08
Triple BottomBULLISH REVERSAL
Structure: Three bounces from the same support level. Strong accumulation zone by large players.
Confirmation: Break above the resistance between the lows. Target = height of the pattern.
🎯 ST-Trading-EDU: Triple bottom in fib buy zone + bullish IDM = sniper entry setup.
📈 Continuation Patterns
Continuation patterns appear in the middle of a trend and signal a temporary pause before the trend continues. Ideal for entries after a pullback.
09
Bull FlagBULLISH CONTINUATION
Structure: Strong upward move (flagpole) followed by a small downward consolidation (flag). Then breakout upward.
Confirmation: Break above the top of the flag. Target = length of the flagpole.
🎯 ST-Trading-EDU: Bull flag in fib buy zone + bullish bias = perfect continuation entry. Entry at breakout.
10
Bear FlagBEARISH CONTINUATION
Structure: Strong downward move followed by small upward consolidation. Bearish mirror of Bull Flag.
Confirmation: Break below the bottom of the flag. Target = length of the flagpole.
🎯 ST-Trading-EDU: Bear flag in fib sell zone + bearish bias = short continuation entry.
11
Ascending TriangleBULLISH
Structure: Flat top (resistance) with rising lows. Buyers become increasingly aggressive at each dip.
Confirmation: Break above the flat resistance line = bullish. Measured target = height of triangle.
🎯 ST-Trading-EDU: Break above resistance + bullish BOS + buy zone = high-probability long entry.
12
Descending TriangleBEARISH
Structure: Flat bottom (support) with declining highs. Sellers take profit earlier and earlier.
Confirmation: Break below the flat support = bearish. Measured target = height of triangle.
🎯 ST-Trading-EDU: Break below support + bearish BOS + sell zone = short entry with clear SL.
13
Symmetrical TriangleNEUTRAL
Structure: Higher lows and lower highs — pressure from both sides. Breakout direction is unknown in advance.
Confirmation: Wait for the breakout and always trade in the direction of the bias.
🎯 ST-Trading-EDU: Use the bias as a filter. Bullish bias + breakout upward = long. Bearish + downward = short.
14
Cup & HandleBULLISH CONTINUATION
Structure: Round U-shape (cup) followed by a small consolidation (handle). Classic bull continuation pattern.
Confirmation: Break above the lip of the cup after the handle. Works best on daily or weekly charts.
🎯 ST-Trading-EDU: Handle often forms in the fib buy zone — ideal entry just before the breakout.
🕯️ Candlestick Patterns
Candlestick patterns work at the level of one to three candles and provide direct information about the strength of buyers or sellers. They are most reliable at key zones.
15
Bullish EngulfingBULLISH REVERSAL
Structure: Large green candle completely engulfs the previous red candle. Buyers suddenly overwhelm the market.
Confirmation: Close above the open of the red candle. Works best after a downward move in a support zone.
🎯 ST-Trading-EDU: Bullish engulfing in fib buy zone + bullish OB = direct long signal. SL below the low.
16
Bearish EngulfingBEARISH REVERSAL
Structure: Large red candle completely engulfs the previous green candle. Sellers suddenly take control.
Confirmation: Close below the open of the green candle. Strongest in premium zone or at resistance.
🎯 ST-Trading-EDU: Bearish engulfing in fib sell zone + bearish OB = direct short signal. SL above the high.
17
HammerBULLISH REVERSAL
Structure: Small body at the top with a long lower wick (at least 2× the body). Buyers quickly reclaim the dip.
Confirmation: Next candle closes higher. Works best after a decline in a support zone or buy zone.
🎯 ST-Trading-EDU: Hammer in fib buy zone = perfect IDM confirmation. Entry at close of hammer.
18
Shooting StarBEARISH REVERSAL
Structure: Small body at the bottom with a long upper wick. Price went up but was pushed back hard.
Confirmation: Next candle closes lower. Strongest in premium zone or at clear resistance.
🎯 ST-Trading-EDU: Shooting star in sell zone + bearish IDM = confirmed short signal.
19
Morning StarBULLISH REVERSAL
Structure: Three candles — large red, small doji/star, large green. Shows indecision then reversal.
Confirmation: Third candle closes above the middle of the first candle. Strong reversal signal.
🎯 ST-Trading-EDU: Morning star in fib buy zone after bullish IDM sweep = one of the strongest long setups.
20
Evening StarBEARISH REVERSAL
Structure: Mirror image of Morning Star. Large green, small doji, large red. Bullish strength fades.
Confirmation: Third candle closes below the middle of the first candle. Powerful bearish reversal.
🎯 ST-Trading-EDU: Evening star in premium/sell zone + bearish OB = sniper short entry. SL above the doji high.
📋 Quick Reference
#
Pattern
Type
Direction
Best zone (KENTO)
01
Head & Shoulders
Reversal
↓ Bearish
Premium / Sell Zone
02
Inv. Head & Shoulders
Reversal
↑ Bullish
Discount / Buy Zone
03
Double Top
Reversal
↓ Bearish
Premium / Resistance
04
Double Bottom
Reversal
↑ Bullish
Discount / Support
05
Rising Wedge
Reversal
↓ Bearish
Premium Zone
06
Falling Wedge
Reversal
↑ Bullish
Discount Zone
07
Triple Top
Reversal
↓ Bearish
Strong resistance
08
Triple Bottom
Reversal
↑ Bullish
Strong support
09
Bull Flag
Continuation
↑ Bullish
Buy Zone pullback
10
Bear Flag
Continuation
↓ Bearish
Sell Zone pullback
11
Ascending Triangle
Continuation
↑ Bullish
Below resistance
12
Descending Triangle
Continuation
↓ Bearish
Above support
13
Symmetrical Triangle
Neutral
→ Bias determines
Use bias filter
14
Cup & Handle
Continuation
↑ Bullish
Handle in buy zone
15
Bullish Engulfing
Candlestick
↑ Bullish
Buy Zone / OB
16
Bearish Engulfing
Candlestick
↓ Bearish
Sell Zone / OB
17
Hammer
Candlestick
↑ Bullish
Buy Zone / IDM
18
Shooting Star
Candlestick
↓ Bearish
Sell Zone / IDM
19
Morning Star
Candlestick
↑ Bullish
Buy Zone bottom
20
Evening Star
Candlestick
↓ Bearish
Sell Zone top
Golden rule: A pattern on its own is weak. A pattern on a key zone (fib level, OB, FVG, HVN) in the right bias direction is a high-probability trade. Use the KENTO Suite for the zones and the bias — use the patterns for the exact entry moment.
ST-Trading-EDU FIB SUITE v1
Fibonacci · EMA · FVG · Order Blocks · Orderflow · Inducement · Buyer SL/TP · Seller SL/TP
Dit is een apart indicator. Voeg KENTO_FIB_v1.pine toe als tweede indicator naast ST-Trading-EDU v1. Beide kunnen tegelijk actief zijn op je chart.
📐 Fibonacci
7 retracement levels + 2 extensies. Buy Zone groen (0.618–0.786), Sell Zone oranje (0.236–0.382).
〰️ EMA 9/21/50/200
4 EMA lines with customizable colors. Dashboard shows alignment (BULLISH/BEARISH/MIXED) + position relative to EMA 200.
📊 FVG + OB
Fair Value Gaps en Order Blocks automatisch gedetecteerd. Box- en labelkleuren volledig aanpasbaar.
📈 Orderflow
Volume Delta per candle + Cumulatieve Delta. High Volume Nodes (HVN 1/2/3) als gestippelde niveaus.
⚡ Inducement
Automatische IDM herkenning — wick sweept minor swing maar sluit terug. Bullish ↑ en Bearish ↓.
The indicator automatically calculates the swing high and swing low over the configured Swing Lookback period (default 100 bars) and draws all Fibonacci retracement levels as horizontal lines on the chart. Labels on the right show the level (0.0, 0.236, etc.) and are customizable in size.
Level
Lijnstijl
Betekenis
0.0
Yellow — solid
Swing High — volledig bullish doel (TP3)
0.236
Red dashed
Eerste premium zone — lichte weerstand
0.382
Red dashed
Premium zone — Sell Zone top (TP2)
0.500
Yellow dotted
Equilibrium — TP1 voor de koper
0.618
Green dashed
Gouden ratio — Buy Zone top ✅
0.786
Green dashed
Diepe retrace — Buy Zone bodem ✅
1.0
Yellow — solid
Swing Low — SL referentie voor de koper
-0.272
Purple dashed
Extension — first expansion target
-0.618
Purple dashed
Extension — maximum expansion target
Setting
Default
Explanation
Show Fibonacci Levels
On
Shows all fib lines and labels on the chart
Show Buy/Sell Zones
On
Colored background box for Buy Zone (green) and Sell Zone (orange)
Show Extensions -0.272 / -0.618
On
Draws the two extensions below the swing low
Swing Lookback (bars)
100
How far back the swing high/low is searched
Tip: Set Swing Lookback higher (e.g. 200) on higher timeframes (4H, Daily). On lower timeframes (15m, 1H) 50–100 works well.
🟢 Buy Zone & 🟠 Sell Zone
The indicator marks two clear zones as colored background boxes. The dashboard automatically shows whether the current price is in one of these zones.
🟢 Buy Zone — 0.618 tot 0.786
The Golden Pocket. Optimal discount zone to consider longs. Dashboard shows: BUY ZONE. Combined with a bullish OB, FVG or IDM in this zone = highest confluence.
🟠 Sell Zone — 0.236 tot 0.382
The premium retest zone. We expect resistance here. Dashboard shows: SELL ZONE. Combined with a bearish OB or FVG = potential short signal.
〰️ EMA — Exponential Moving Averages
The FIB Suite shows four EMA lines simultaneously. They indicate direction, trend and dynamic support/resistance. Each EMA can be toggled on/off separately and has its own color.
EMA 9 > EMA 21 > EMA 50 > EMA 200. All EMAs in descending order from fast to slow. Strongest bullish configuration — longs have the wind in their sails.
BEARISH Alignment
EMA 9 < EMA 21 < EMA 50 < EMA 200. Fully bearish stacked. Shorts have the wind in their sails — avoid longs.
MIXED
EMAs are not fully stacked. Market is in consolidation or transition. Wait for clarity or trade with extra caution.
Confluence tip: Only take longs when EMA Alignment = BULLISH and price is above EMA 200. Combine with an entry in the Buy Zone (0.618–0.786) for maximum quality.
📊 Fair Value Gaps (FVG)
A Fair Value Gap occurs when there is a gap (imbalance) between the wick of candle 1 and candle 3. Price statistically often returns to this zone to fill it.
Type
Box color
Condition
Bullish FVG
Blue transparent
High of candle[2] < Low of candle[0] — upward imbalance
Bearish FVG
Red transparent
Low of candle[2] > High of candle[0] — downward imbalance
Setting
Default
Explanation
Show Fair Value Gaps
On
Shows FVG boxes on the chart
FVG Timeframe
(current)
Leave empty for current TF, or choose a higher TF (e.g. 1H on a 15m chart)
FVG text
FVG
Customizable label inside the FVG box (see Label Settings)
Strategy: A Bullish FVG in the Buy Zone (0.618–0.786) = one of the strongest long setups. Wait for a close in the FVG + bullish confirmation candle.
🟦 Order Blocks
An Order Block (OB) is the last opposing candle before a significant structure break (BOS). It represents a zone where institutional orders were left behind and where price often returns.
🟩 Bullish OB
Last bearish candle before a bullish BOS. Appears as a green box on the chart. Label: Bull OB (customizable). Price returning to this zone = potential long entry.
🟥 Bearish OB
Last bullish candle before a bearish BOS. Appears as a red box on the chart. Label: Bear OB (customizable). Price returning = potential short entry.
Setting
Default
Explanation
Show Order Blocks
On
Shows OB boxes and labels on the chart
OB Lookback Bars
5
How far back the indicator searches for the relevant candle for the OB (2–20)
Bull OB background
Teal
Fill color of the bullish OB box + label background (see Label Settings)
Bear OB background
Red
Fill color of the bearish OB box + label background
Bull OB border color
Teal
Border color of the bullish OB box
Bear OB border color
Red
Border color of the bearish OB box
OB Label Style
Arrow
Arrow / Flag / Text — style of the OB label (see Label Settings)
📈 Orderflow & Volume Profile
Volume Delta
Per candle an estimate is made of how much buy volume vs sell volume there was, based on the position of the close within the high-low range:
The dashboard shows the Delta of the current candle and the Cumulative Delta over the configured period. Green = buying pressure, red = selling pressure.
Setting
Default
Explanation
Show Volume Delta
On
Calculates and shows delta values in the dashboard
Cumulative Delta Length
20
Number of bars for the cumulative delta calculation
Volume Profile — High Volume Nodes (HVN)
The indicator divides the price range of the last N bars into buckets and calculates which price levels had the most volume. The top 3 are drawn as dotted orange lines on the chart — labeled as HVN 1, HVN 2 and HVN 3 (text customizable).
HVN explanation: HVN 1 = the highest volume level (strongest line). HVN 2 and 3 are somewhat more transparent. Price levels with high historical volume act as strong support/resistance. Price slows down or reverses here, or accelerates when they break.
Setting
Default
Explanation
Show Volume Profile (HVN)
On
Shows the three HVN lines on the chart
Profile Lookback (bars)
50
Number of bars for the volume profile (10–200)
Profile Bins
10
Number of price buckets — more bins = more precise nodes (5–20)
HVN 1 / 2 / 3 text
HVN 1/2/3
Label text to the right of the line — customizable in Label Settings
HVN color
Orange
Color of all HVN lines and labels — one setting for all three
⚡ Inducement (IDM)
In Smart Money Concepts, Inducement (IDM) is a false move where price sweeps a minor swing high/low with a wick, but closes back on the other side. This is a liquidity grab before the real move.
IDM ↑ — Bullish
Wick below a minor swing low, close above that level. Sell-side liquidity is swept. Label appears below the candle. Possible long setup.
IDM ↓ — Bearish
Wick above a minor swing high, close below that level. Buy-side liquidity is swept. Label appears above the candle. Possible short setup.
Setting
Default
Explanation
Show Inducement (IDM)
On
Shows IDM labels on the chart
IDM Swing Length
3
Sensitivity — lower = more signals, higher = fewer but more significant IDMs (2–10)
Strongest setup:Bullish IDM in the Buy Zone (0.618–0.786) + Bullish OB or FVG present = triple confluence long entry.
🎯 Buyer SL / TP Levels
When Show Buyer SL / TP Lines is active, the indicator automatically draws four horizontal lines based on the Fibonacci swing. All texts are customizable via Label Settings.
Line
Level
Color
Explanation
SL
Fib 1.0 − 0.5× ATR
Red
Stop Loss. If price closes below this, the setup is invalid. Positioned 0.5× ATR below the swing low.
TP1
Fib 0.500
Light green
First target — equilibrium. Close 50% of your position here.
TP2
Fib 0.382
Mid green
Second target — first premium level. Close 30% of your position here.
TP3
Fib 0.0
Dark green
Full target — swing high. Let 20% run to here.
Recommended split: Entry in the Buy Zone → 50% close at TP1, 30% at TP2, 20% at TP3. After reaching TP1, move SL to break-even.
SL/TP label position: Use Far Right in Label Settings if SL/TP labels overlap with fib level labels (0.618, 0.786 etc.). The labels are then placed to the right of the fib labels, at a separate x-position.
🔴 Seller SL / TP Levels
In addition to the Buyer SL/TP, the FIB Suite also has a complete Seller SL/TP display. Ideal when you want to plan a short position after a bearish setup. Enable via Show Seller SL / TP Lines.
When to use the Seller SL/TP? The Sell Zone (0.236–0.382) is the bearish counterpart of the Buy Zone (0.618–0.786). When price trades in this zone after a bearish structure break, this is the optimal area to plan a short position. The seller lines then automatically show where your SL and TPs are.
Line
Level
Color
Explanation
Seller SL
Fib 0.0 + 0.5× ATR
Red dashed
Stop Loss for the short. If price closes above this, the setup is invalid. Placed 0.5× ATR above the swing high (fib 0.0).
Seller TP1
Fib 0.500
Light orange
First target — equilibrium. Close ~50% of your short position here.
Seller TP2
Fib 0.618
Mid orange
Second target — golden pocket. Close ~30% here.
Seller TP3
Fib 1.000
Full orange
Full target — swing low. Let 20% run to the swing low.
Recommended split (short): Entry in the Sell Zone (0.236–0.382) → 50% close at TP1, 30% at TP2, 20% at TP3. After reaching TP1, move SL to break-even (fib 0.0).
Verschil Buyer vs. Seller
Buyer SL/TP
Seller SL/TP
Direction
Long (upward)
Short (downward)
Entry zone
0.618 – 0.786 (Buy Zone)
0.236 – 0.382 (Sell Zone)
SL position
Below swing low − 0.5× ATR
Above swing high + 0.5× ATR
TP1
Fib 0.500
Fib 0.500
TP2
Fib 0.382
Fib 0.618
TP3
Fib 0.0 (swing high)
Fib 1.0 (swing low)
Color
Green
Orange
Note: The Seller SL/TP is only meaningful in a bearish bias context. Always combine with ST-Trading-EDU v1 — if the bias there is bearish and a bearish BOS has formed, the Sell Zone is the optimal short entry. Never use the seller lines in isolation.
Seller label positie
Like the Buyer SL/TP, the Seller SL/TP Label Position is configurable via Label Settings: Left (on the left side of the fib lines) or Far Right (to the right of the fib levels, no overlap). With Far Right the seller labels are placed somewhat further right than the buyer labels so both are readable.
🏷️ Label Instellingen
All labels on the chart are fully customizable via Settings → Label Settings. One size setting applies to all labels simultaneously: fib levels, SL/TP, IDM, OB, FVG and HVN.
Overview of customizable labels: IDM (↑/↓) · Order Blocks (Bull/Bear) · Fair Value Gap · SL / TP1 / TP2 / TP3 · HVN 1 / HVN 2 / HVN 3 · Fib levels (0.0–1.0 + extensions)
Customize text
Setting
Default
Description
Bullish IDM text
IDM ↑
Label for a bullish inducement sweep
Bearish IDM text
IDM ↓
Label for a bearish inducement sweep
Bull OB text
Bull OB
Label on a bullish order block
Bear OB text
Bear OB
Label on a bearish order block
FVG text
FVG
Label inside a fair value gap box
SL text
SL
Label on the Buyer Stop Loss line to the right of the chart
TP1 text
TP1
Label on Buyer Take Profit 1 (fib 0.500)
TP2 text
TP2
Label on Buyer Take Profit 2 (fib 0.382)
TP3 text
TP3
Label on Buyer Take Profit 3 (fib 0.0 — swing high)
Seller SL text
Sell SL
Label on the Seller Stop Loss line (above swing high)
Seller TP1 text
S-TP1
Label on Seller Take Profit 1 (fib 0.500)
Seller TP2 text
S-TP2
Label on Seller Take Profit 2 (fib 0.618)
Seller TP3 text
S-TP3
Label on Seller Take Profit 3 (fib 1.0 — swing low)
HVN 1 text
HVN 1
Label on the highest volume node level
HVN 2 text
HVN 2
Label on the second highest volume node level
HVN 3 text
HVN 3
Label on the third highest volume node level
Customize colors
Setting
Default color
Description
IDM ↑ background
Green
Background color of the bullish IDM label
IDM ↓ background
Red
Background color of the bearish IDM label
Bull OB background
Teal
Background color of the Bull OB label and OB box fill
Bear OB background
Red
Background color of the Bear OB label and OB box fill
Bull OB border color
Teal
Border color of the bullish Order Block box on the chart
Bear OB border color
Red
Border color of the bearish Order Block box on the chart
FVG Bull text color
Blue
Text color of the FVG label for a bullish gap
FVG Bear text color
Red
Text color of the FVG label for a bearish gap
HVN color
Orange
Color of all three HVN labels and the dotted HVN lines
Size & Style
Setting
Options
Effect
Label Size
Tiny / Small / Normal / Large
Applies to all labels on the chart: IDM, OB, FVG, HVN, fib levels (0.618, 0.786…), extensions (-0.272, -0.618) and SL / TP1 / TP2 / TP3. Default: Normal.
IDM Label Style
Arrow / Flag / Text
Arrow = arrow up/down · Flag = small flag right · Text = plain label without shape
OB Label Style
Arrow / Flag / Text
Same options as IDM, separately configurable for Order Blocks
SL/TP Label Position
Left / Far Right
Left = labels on the left side of the fib lines · Far Right = labels to the right of the fib level labels (no overlap). Applies to both Buyer and Seller labels.
Tip: Use Far Right if SL/TP labels overlap with fib level labels (0.618, 0.786 etc.). Use Arrow style for IDM and OB on smaller screens for maximum visibility.
HVN labels: The three HVN levels are labeled by default as HVN 1 (strongest), HVN 2 and HVN 3. You can rename them to e.g. Vol1, POC or anything you want. They all show in the same color — only transparency varies: HVN 1 is the most opaque.
🖥️ Dashboard Settings
The dashboard shows a live overview to the right (or left) of your chart. It contains 5 sections with real-time data. Size and position are fully configurable.
Setting
Options
Explanation
Dashboard Size
Tiny / Small / Normal / Large
Enlarges or reduces all text and cells in the dashboard
Hide the dashboard completely without removing the indicator
Dashboard sections
ST-Trading-EDU FIB SUITE
◈ Fibonacci
Level
0.618
Zone
BUY ZONE
◈ EMA Trend
Alignment
BULLISH
EMA 200
Above
◈ Orderflow
Delta
+12.4K
Cum Delta
+87.2K
◈ Levels
Order Block
Bull OB
Inducement
Bull IDM
◈ Buyer SL / TP
SL
42.150
TP1 (0.5)
43.800
TP2 (0.382)
44.200
TP3 (0.0)
45.600
◈ Seller SL / TP
S-SL
46.020
S-TP1 (0.5)
44.500
S-TP2 (0.618)
43.900
S-TP3 (1.0)
42.000
Section
Contents
◈ Fibonacci
Nearest fib level + current zone (BUY ZONE / SELL ZONE / -)
◈ EMA Trend
Alignment EMA 9/21/50/200 + position relative to EMA 200 (Above/Below)
◈ Orderflow
Current bar Delta + Cumulative Delta over the configured period
◈ Levels
Last active Order Block (Bull/Bear OB text) + Inducement (Bull/Bear IDM)
◈ Buyer SL / TP
Live calculated price levels for SL, TP1 (0.5), TP2 (0.382), TP3 (0.0)
🔔 Alerts (10)
Set up alerts via TradingView → Alerts → Create Alert → Condition: ST-Trading-EDU FIB SUITE v1. All 10 alerts are webhook-compatible.
Alert name
Triggers when
Use
Fib Buy Zone
Price enters the 0.618–0.786 zone
Potential long setup — check OB/FVG/IDM for confirmation
Fib Sell Zone
Price enters the 0.236–0.382 zone
Potential short setup — check bearish confluence zones
Bull BOS
Bullish Break of Structure on OB swing
Confirms bullish trend — Order Block is validated
Bear BOS
Bearish Break of Structure on OB swing
Confirms bearish trend — bearish OB is validated
Bull IDM Sweep
Bullish Inducement swept (IDM ↑)
Sell-side liquidity swept — long setup possible
Bear IDM Sweep
Bearish Inducement swept (IDM ↓)
Buy-side liquidity swept — short setup possible
Fib 0.618 Touch
Price touches 0.618 level (±ATR×0.1)
Price enters the Golden Pocket — entry zone alert
Fib 0.786 Touch
Price touches 0.786 level (±ATR×0.1)
Price at deepest Buy Zone level — last chance entry
Delta Positive
Cumulative delta turns from negative to positive
Buying pressure takes over — bullish momentum shift
Delta Negative
Cumulative delta turns from positive to negative
Selling pressure takes over — bearish momentum shift
Best alert combination: Set both Fib Buy Zone and Bull IDM Sweep. When both fire simultaneously = maximum confluence long setup.
ST-Trading-EDU FIB SUITE v1
Fibonacci · EMA · FVG · Order Blocks · Orderflow · Inducement · Buyer SL/TP · Seller SL/TP
This is a separate indicator. Add KENTO_FIB_v1.pine as a second indicator alongside ST-Trading-EDU v1. Both can be active simultaneously on your chart.
📐 Fibonacci
7 retracement levels + 2 extensions. Buy Zone groen (0.618–0.786), Sell Zone oranje (0.236–0.382).
〰️ EMA 9/21/50/200
4 EMA lines with customizable colors. Dashboard shows alignment (BULLISH/BEARISH/MIXED) + position relative to EMA 200.
📊 FVG + OB
Fair Value Gaps and Order Blocks automatically detected. Box and label colors fully customizable.
📈 Orderflow
Volume Delta per candle + Cumulative Delta. High Volume Nodes (HVN 1/2/3) as dotted levels.
⚡ Inducement
Automatic IDM recognition — wick sweeps minor swing but closes back. Bullish ↑ and Bearish ↓.
🎯 Buyer SL / TP
Automatic SL + TP1/TP2/TP3 lines. Text, color and position fully customizable.
📐 Fibonacci Levels
The indicator automatically calculates the swing high and swing low over the configured Swing Lookback period (default 100 bars) and draws all Fibonacci retracement levels as horizontal lines on the chart. Labels on the right show the level (0.0, 0.236, etc.) and are customizable in size.
Level
Line style
Meaning
0.0
Yellow — solid
Swing High — full bullish target (TP3)
0.236
Red dashed
First premium zone — light resistance
0.382
Red dashed
Premium zone — Sell Zone top (TP2)
0.500
Yellow dotted
Equilibrium — TP1 for the buyer
0.618
Green dashed
Golden ratio — Buy Zone top ✅
0.786
Green dashed
Deep retrace — Buy Zone bottom ✅
1.0
Yellow — solid
Swing Low — SL reference for the buyer
-0.272
Purple dashed
Extension — first expansion target
-0.618
Purple dashed
Extension — maximum expansion target
Setting
Default
Explanation
Show Fibonacci Levels
On
Shows all fib lines and labels on the chart
Show Buy/Sell Zones
On
Colored background box for Buy Zone (green) and Sell Zone (orange)
Show Extensions -0.272 / -0.618
On
Draws the two extensions below the swing low
Swing Lookback (bars)
100
How far back the swing high/low is searched
Tip: Set Swing Lookback higher (e.g. 200) on higher timeframes (4H, Daily). On lower timeframes (15m, 1H) 50–100 works well.
🟢 Buy Zone & 🟠 Sell Zone
The indicator marks two clear zones as colored background boxes. The dashboard automatically shows whether the current price is in one of these zones.
🟢 Buy Zone — 0.618 tot 0.786
The Golden Pocket. Optimal discount zone to consider longs. Dashboard shows: BUY ZONE. Combined with a bullish OB, FVG or IDM in this zone = highest confluence.
🟠 Sell Zone — 0.236 tot 0.382
The premium retest zone. We expect resistance here. Dashboard shows: SELL ZONE. Combined with a bearish OB or FVG = potential short signal.
〰️ EMA — Exponential Moving Averages
The FIB Suite shows four EMA lines simultaneously. They indicate direction, trend and dynamic support/resistance. Each EMA can be toggled on/off separately and has its own color.
EMA 9 > EMA 21 > EMA 50 > EMA 200. All EMAs in descending order from fast to slow. Strongest bullish configuration — longs have the wind in their sails.
BEARISH Alignment
EMA 9 < EMA 21 < EMA 50 < EMA 200. Fully bearish stacked. Shorts have the wind in their sails — avoid longs.
MIXED
EMAs are not fully stacked. Market is in consolidation or transition. Wait for clarity or trade with extra caution.
Confluence tip: Only take longs when EMA Alignment = BULLISH and price is above EMA 200. Combine with an entry in the Buy Zone (0.618–0.786) for maximum quality.
📊 Fair Value Gaps (FVG)
A Fair Value Gap occurs when there is a gap (imbalance) between the wick of candle 1 and candle 3. Price statistically often returns to this zone to fill it.
Type
Box color
Condition
Bullish FVG
Blue transparent
High of candle[2] < Low of candle[0] — upward imbalance
Bearish FVG
Red transparent
Low of candle[2] > High of candle[0] — downward imbalance
Setting
Default
Explanation
Show Fair Value Gaps
On
Shows FVG boxes on the chart
FVG Timeframe
(current)
Leave empty for current TF, or choose a higher TF (e.g. 1H on a 15m chart)
FVG text
FVG
Customizable label inside the FVG box (see Label Settings)
Strategy: A Bullish FVG in the Buy Zone (0.618–0.786) = one of the strongest long setups. Wait for a close in the FVG + bullish confirmation candle.
🟦 Order Blocks
An Order Block (OB) is the last opposing candle before a significant structure break (BOS). It represents a zone where institutional orders were left behind and where price often returns.
🟩 Bullish OB
Last bearish candle before a bullish BOS. Appears as a green box on the chart. Label: Bull OB (customizable). Price returning to this zone = potential long entry.
🟥 Bearish OB
Last bullish candle before a bearish BOS. Appears as a red box on the chart. Label: Bear OB (customizable). Price returning = potential short entry.
Setting
Default
Explanation
Show Order Blocks
On
Shows OB boxes and labels on the chart
OB Lookback Bars
5
How far back the indicator searches for the relevant candle for the OB (2–20)
Bull OB background
Teal
Fill color of the bullish OB box + label background (see Label Settings)
Bear OB background
Red
Fill color of the bearish OB box + label background
Bull OB border color
Teal
Border color of the bullish OB box
Bear OB border color
Red
Border color of the bearish OB box
OB Label Style
Arrow
Arrow / Flag / Text — style of the OB label (see Label Settings)
📈 Orderflow & Volume Profile
Volume Delta
Per candle an estimate is made of how much buy volume vs sell volume there was, based on the position of the close within the high-low range:
The dashboard shows the Delta of the current candle and the Cumulative Delta over the configured period. Green = buying pressure, red = selling pressure.
Setting
Default
Explanation
Show Volume Delta
On
Calculates and shows delta values in the dashboard
Cumulative Delta Length
20
Number of bars for the cumulative delta calculation
Volume Profile — High Volume Nodes (HVN)
The indicator divides the price range of the last N bars into buckets and calculates which price levels had the most volume. The top 3 are drawn as dotted orange lines on the chart — labeled as HVN 1, HVN 2 and HVN 3 (text customizable).
HVN explanation: HVN 1 = the highest volume level (strongest line). HVN 2 and 3 are somewhat more transparent. Price levels with high historical volume act as strong support/resistance. Price slows down or reverses here, or accelerates when they break.
Setting
Default
Explanation
Show Volume Profile (HVN)
On
Shows the three HVN lines on the chart
Profile Lookback (bars)
50
Number of bars for the volume profile (10–200)
Profile Bins
10
Number of price buckets — more bins = more precise nodes (5–20)
HVN 1 / 2 / 3 text
HVN 1/2/3
Label text to the right of the line — customizable in Label Settings
HVN color
Orange
Color of all HVN lines and labels — one setting for all three
⚡ Inducement (IDM)
In Smart Money Concepts, Inducement (IDM) is a false move where price sweeps a minor swing high/low with a wick, but closes back on the other side. This is a liquidity grab before the real move.
IDM ↑ — Bullish
Wick below a minor swing low, close above that level. Sell-side liquidity is swept. Label appears below the candle. Possible long setup.
IDM ↓ — Bearish
Wick above a minor swing high, close below that level. Buy-side liquidity is swept. Label appears above the candle. Possible short setup.
Setting
Default
Explanation
Show Inducement (IDM)
On
Shows IDM labels on the chart
IDM Swing Length
3
Sensitivity — lower = more signals, higher = fewer but more significant IDMs (2–10)
Strongest setup:Bullish IDM in the Buy Zone (0.618–0.786) + Bullish OB or FVG present = triple confluence long entry.
🎯 Buyer SL / TP Levels
When Show Buyer SL / TP Lines is active, the indicator automatically draws four horizontal lines based on the Fibonacci swing. All texts are customizable via Label Settings.
Line
Level
Color
Explanation
SL
Fib 1.0 − 0.5× ATR
Red
Stop Loss. If price closes below this, the setup is invalid. Positioned 0.5× ATR below the swing low.
TP1
Fib 0.500
Light green
First target — equilibrium. Close 50% of your position here.
TP2
Fib 0.382
Mid green
Second target — first premium level. Close 30% of your position here.
TP3
Fib 0.0
Dark green
Full target — swing high. Let 20% run to here.
Recommended split: Entry in the Buy Zone → 50% close at TP1, 30% at TP2, 20% at TP3. After reaching TP1, move SL to break-even.
SL/TP label position: Use Far Right in Label Settings if SL/TP labels overlap with fib level labels (0.618, 0.786 etc.). The labels are then placed to the right of the fib labels, at a separate x-position.
🔴 Seller SL / TP Levels
In addition to the Buyer SL/TP, the FIB Suite also has a complete Seller SL/TP display. Ideal when you want to plan a short position after a bearish setup. Enable via Show Seller SL / TP Lines.
When to use the Seller SL/TP? The Sell Zone (0.236–0.382) is the bearish counterpart of the Buy Zone (0.618–0.786). When price trades in this zone after a bearish structure break, this is the optimal area to plan a short position. The seller lines then automatically show where your SL and TPs are.
Line
Level
Color
Explanation
Seller SL
Fib 0.0 + 0.5× ATR
Red dashed
Stop Loss for the short. If price closes above this, the setup is invalid. Placed 0.5× ATR above the swing high (fib 0.0).
Seller TP1
Fib 0.500
Light orange
First target — equilibrium. Close ~50% of your short position here.
Seller TP2
Fib 0.618
Mid orange
Second target — golden pocket. Close ~30% here.
Seller TP3
Fib 1.000
Full orange
Full target — swing low. Let 20% run to the swing low.
Recommended split (short): Entry in the Sell Zone (0.236–0.382) → 50% close at TP1, 30% at TP2, 20% at TP3. After reaching TP1, move SL to break-even (fib 0.0).
Verschil Buyer vs. Seller
Buyer SL/TP
Seller SL/TP
Direction
Long (upward)
Short (downward)
Entry zone
0.618 – 0.786 (Buy Zone)
0.236 – 0.382 (Sell Zone)
SL position
Below swing low − 0.5× ATR
Above swing high + 0.5× ATR
TP1
Fib 0.500
Fib 0.500
TP2
Fib 0.382
Fib 0.618
TP3
Fib 0.0 (swing high)
Fib 1.0 (swing low)
Color
Green
Orange
Note: The Seller SL/TP is only meaningful in a bearish bias context. Always combine with ST-Trading-EDU v1 — if the bias there is bearish and a bearish BOS has formed, the Sell Zone is the optimal short entry. Never use the seller lines in isolation.
Seller label position
Like the Buyer SL/TP, the Seller SL/TP Label Position is configurable via Label Settings: Left (on the left side of the fib lines) or Far Right (to the right of the fib levels, no overlap). With Far Right the seller labels are placed somewhat further right than the buyer labels so both are readable.
🏷️ Label Settings
All labels on the chart are fully customizable via Settings → Label Settings. One size setting applies to all labels simultaneously: fib levels, SL/TP, IDM, OB, FVG and HVN.
Overview of customizable labels: IDM (↑/↓) · Order Blocks (Bull/Bear) · Fair Value Gap · SL / TP1 / TP2 / TP3 · HVN 1 / HVN 2 / HVN 3 · Fib levels (0.0–1.0 + extensions)
Customize text
Setting
Default
Description
Bullish IDM text
IDM ↑
Label for a bullish inducement sweep
Bearish IDM text
IDM ↓
Label for a bearish inducement sweep
Bull OB text
Bull OB
Label on a bullish order block
Bear OB text
Bear OB
Label on a bearish order block
FVG text
FVG
Label inside a fair value gap box
SL text
SL
Label on the Buyer Stop Loss line to the right of the chart
TP1 text
TP1
Label on Buyer Take Profit 1 (fib 0.500)
TP2 text
TP2
Label on Buyer Take Profit 2 (fib 0.382)
TP3 text
TP3
Label on Buyer Take Profit 3 (fib 0.0 — swing high)
Seller SL text
Sell SL
Label on the Seller Stop Loss line (above swing high)
Seller TP1 text
S-TP1
Label on Seller Take Profit 1 (fib 0.500)
Seller TP2 text
S-TP2
Label on Seller Take Profit 2 (fib 0.618)
Seller TP3 text
S-TP3
Label on Seller Take Profit 3 (fib 1.0 — swing low)
HVN 1 text
HVN 1
Label on the highest volume node level
HVN 2 text
HVN 2
Label on the second highest volume node level
HVN 3 text
HVN 3
Label on the third highest volume node level
Customize colors
Setting
Default color
Description
IDM ↑ background
Green
Background color of the bullish IDM label
IDM ↓ background
Red
Background color of the bearish IDM label
Bull OB background
Teal
Background color of the Bull OB label and OB box fill
Bear OB background
Red
Background color of the Bear OB label and OB box fill
Bull OB border color
Teal
Border color of the bullish Order Block box on the chart
Bear OB border color
Red
Border color of the bearish Order Block box on the chart
FVG Bull text color
Blue
Text color of the FVG label for a bullish gap
FVG Bear text color
Red
Text color of the FVG label for a bearish gap
HVN color
Orange
Color of all three HVN labels and the dotted HVN lines
Size & Style
Setting
Options
Effect
Label Size
Tiny / Small / Normal / Large
Applies to all labels on the chart: IDM, OB, FVG, HVN, fib levels (0.618, 0.786…), extensions (-0.272, -0.618) and SL / TP1 / TP2 / TP3. Default: Normal.
IDM Label Style
Arrow / Flag / Text
Arrow = arrow up/down · Flag = small flag right · Text = plain label without shape
OB Label Style
Arrow / Flag / Text
Same options as IDM, separately configurable for Order Blocks
SL/TP Label Position
Left / Far Right
Left = labels on the left side of the fib lines · Far Right = labels to the right of the fib level labels (no overlap). Applies to both Buyer and Seller labels.
Tip: Use Far Right if SL/TP labels overlap with fib level labels (0.618, 0.786 etc.). Use Arrow style for IDM and OB on smaller screens for maximum visibility.
HVN labels: The three HVN levels are labeled by default as HVN 1 (strongest), HVN 2 and HVN 3. You can rename them to e.g. Vol1, POC or anything you want. They all show in the same color — only transparency varies: HVN 1 is the most opaque.
🖥️ Dashboard Settings
The dashboard shows a live overview to the right (or left) of your chart. It contains 5 sections with real-time data. Size and position are fully configurable.
Setting
Options
Explanation
Dashboard Size
Tiny / Small / Normal / Large
Enlarges or reduces all text and cells in the dashboard
Hide the dashboard completely without removing the indicator
Dashboard sections
ST-Trading-EDU FIB SUITE
◈ Fibonacci
Level
0.618
Zone
BUY ZONE
◈ EMA Trend
Alignment
BULLISH
EMA 200
Above
◈ Orderflow
Delta
+12.4K
Cum Delta
+87.2K
◈ Levels
Order Block
Bull OB
Inducement
Bull IDM
◈ Buyer SL / TP
SL
42.150
TP1 (0.5)
43.800
TP2 (0.382)
44.200
TP3 (0.0)
45.600
◈ Seller SL / TP
S-SL
46.020
S-TP1 (0.5)
44.500
S-TP2 (0.618)
43.900
S-TP3 (1.0)
42.000
Section
Contents
◈ Fibonacci
Nearest fib level + current zone (BUY ZONE / SELL ZONE / -)
◈ EMA Trend
Alignment EMA 9/21/50/200 + position relative to EMA 200 (Above/Below)
◈ Orderflow
Current bar Delta + Cumulative Delta over the configured period
◈ Levels
Last active Order Block (Bull/Bear OB text) + Inducement (Bull/Bear IDM)
◈ Buyer SL / TP
Live calculated price levels for SL, TP1 (0.5), TP2 (0.382), TP3 (0.0)
🔔 Alerts (10)
Set up alerts via TradingView → Alerts → Create Alert → Condition: ST-Trading-EDU FIB SUITE v1. All 10 alerts are webhook-compatible.
Alert name
Triggers when
Use
Fib Buy Zone
Price enters the 0.618–0.786 zone
Potential long setup — check OB/FVG/IDM for confirmation
Fib Sell Zone
Price enters the 0.236–0.382 zone
Potential short setup — check bearish confluence zones
Bull BOS
Bullish Break of Structure on OB swing
Confirms bullish trend — Order Block is validated
Bear BOS
Bearish Break of Structure on OB swing
Confirms bearish trend — bearish OB is validated
Bull IDM Sweep
Bullish Inducement swept (IDM ↑)
Sell-side liquidity swept — long setup possible
Bear IDM Sweep
Bearish Inducement swept (IDM ↓)
Buy-side liquidity swept — short setup possible
Fib 0.618 Touch
Price touches 0.618 level (±ATR×0.1)
Price enters the Golden Pocket — entry zone alert
Fib 0.786 Touch
Price touches 0.786 level (±ATR×0.1)
Price at deepest Buy Zone level — last chance entry
Delta Positive
Cumulative delta turns from negative to positive
Buying pressure takes over — bullish momentum shift
Delta Negative
Cumulative delta turns from positive to negative
Selling pressure takes over — bearish momentum shift
Best alert combination: Set both Fib Buy Zone and Bull IDM Sweep. When both fire simultaneously = maximum confluence long setup.
Tips & Tricks
Veelgestelde vragen en veelgemaakte fouten
📌 Deze pagina bundelt alle praktische inzichten over het gebruik van ST-Trading-EDU v1 — gebaseerd op echte chart vragen en fixes.
1. BOS en CHoCH verschijnen tegelijk — wat gaat er mis?
Dit is een veelgestelde vraag. BOS en CHoCH zijn onderling exclusief — ze kunnen NOOIT tegelijkertijd afgaan bij dezelfde swing. Ze meten twee verschillende dingen:
BOS (Break of Structure)
Break IN de richting van de huidige bias. Als bias bullish is → BOS = break boven swing high. Als bias bearish → BOS = break onder swing low.
Continuation
CHoCH (Change of Character)
Break TEGEN de huidige bias. Als bias bullish → CHoCH = break onder swing low. Als bias bearish → CHoCH = break boven swing high.
Reversal signaal
Huidige bias
Break boven swing high
Break onder swing low
BULLISH
BOS ↑ (continuation)
CHoCH ↓ (reversal)
BEARISH
CHoCH ↑ (reversal)
BOS ↓ (continuation)
NEUTRAL (start)
BOS ↑ (eerste break)
BOS ↓ (eerste break)
💡 Praktisch: Zie je een CHoCH op je chart terwijl de bias al een tijdje bullish was? Dat is een waarschuwingssignaal dat de trend mogelijk draait. Goed moment om je lopende longs te heroverwegen.
2. Ik zie een rood vlak achter mijn chart — is dat een SELL signaal?
Nee. Het roodachtige achtergrondvlak is de Premium Zone — het gedeelte boven het middelpunt (50%) van de grootste swing op je chart. Het is een contextueel teken, geen signaal.
PREMIUM
Boven 50%
50% Equilibrium
DISCOUNT
Onder 50%
Premium zone + Bullish bias = normaal
Dit betekent: de bullish trend loopt, maar de prijs handelt nu in het dure deel van de swing range. Wacht op een pullback naar de Discount zone voor een betere entry.
Discount zone + Bullish bias = ideale LONG setup
Dit is exact wat Combined mode filtert. Prijs is goedkoop en de trend is bullish → hoogste kwaliteit long entry.
3. SELL signaal midden in een downtrend — klopt dat?
Ja, de scalper kan afgaan midden in een downtrend. Dit is een bekende beperking van EMA-crossover systemen: als de cooldown verloopt en de condities opnieuw kloppen, vuurt het signaal. De oplossing:
1
Eerste SELL — begin van de trend
Prijs kruist onder EMA, trend is bearish, volume OK. Goede entry — je zit aan het begin van de move.
2
Tweede SELL — midden in de trend
Cooldown verlopen, condities kloppen opnieuw. Maar de bearish move is bijna uitgeput. Risicovol — premium zone, SL krap.
3
CHoCH — structuur draait bullish
SMC detecteert een Change of Character. De downtrend is voorbij. Signaal om te stoppen met shorten.
💡 De fix: Zet Mode op Combined. In Combined mode wordt het tweede SELL signaal automatisch gefilterd als de prijs in de Discount zone zit (te goedkoop om te shorten).
4. Optimale Combined Mode instelling
Combined mode is de aanbevolen instelling voor dagelijks gebruik. Zo stel je het optimaal in:
1
Zet Mode op Combined
Instellingen → Mode Selector → Combined. Zowel SMC visuals als scalper signalen zijn actief.
2
Kijk naar het dashboard
Bias BULLISH + Zone Discount → wacht op een BUY signaal. Dit is de ideale long setup. Bias BEARISH + Zone Premium → wacht op een SELL signaal. Ideale short setup.
3
Bevestig met CHoCH of BOS
Een recente CHoCH in de richting van je trade = extra bevestiging dat de marktstructuur aansluit bij je trade richting.
4
Negeer signalen in de verkeerde zone
BUY signaal in Premium zone of SELL in Discount zone = automatisch gefilterd in Combined. In Scalper Only mode moet je dit zelf controleren.
Bias
Zone
Signaal
Actie
BULLISH
Discount
BUY
✅ Trade — ideale setup
BULLISH
Premium
BUY gefilterd
⏳ Wacht op pullback
BEARISH
Premium
SELL
✅ Trade — ideale setup
BEARISH
Discount
SELL gefilterd
⏳ Wacht op pullback
5. Entry / SL / TP niveaus lezen op de chart
Na een BUY of SELL signaal verschijnen er vier horizontale lijnen op je chart. Rechts van elke lijn staat een prijslabel. Zo lees je ze:
▲ / ▼ Entry
Witte lijn — de sluitprijs van de signaal-bar. Dit is je instappunt.
✕ SL
Rode lijn — stop loss. Entry ± (ATR × ATR Mult). Automatisch berekend op basis van volatiliteit.
◎ TP1 / TP2
Groene lijnen — take profit niveaus. TP1 = 1R (1× risico), TP2 = 2R (2× risico). Verdwijnen automatisch als de prijs er doorheen gaat.
📌 This page collects all practical insights on using ST-Trading-EDU v1 — based on real chart questions and fixes.
1. BOS and CHoCH appear simultaneously — what is going wrong?
This is a frequently asked question. BOS and CHoCH are mutually exclusive — they can NEVER fire simultaneously on the same break. The indicator uses the current bias to determine which one it is:
BOS (Break of Structure)
Break IN direction of current bias. If bias is bullish → BOS = break above swing high. If bias bearish → BOS = break below swing low.
Continuation
CHoCH (Change of Character)
Break AGAINST the current bias. If bias is bullish → CHoCH = break below swing low. If bias bearish → CHoCH = break above swing high.
Reversal signal
Current bias
Break above swing high
Break below swing low
BULLISH
BOS ↑ (continuation)
CHoCH ↓ (reversal)
BEARISH
CHoCH ↑ (reversal)
BOS ↓ (continuation)
NEUTRAL (start)
BOS ↑ (first break)
BOS ↓ (first break)
💡 Practical: See a CHoCH on your chart while bias has been bullish for a while? That is a warning that structure may be turning. Wait for confirmation (BOS in the new direction) before opening a position.
2. I see a red box behind my chart — is that a SELL signal?
No. The reddish background box is the Premium Zone — the section above the midpoint (50%) of the most recent swing range. This is purely informational.
PREMIUM
Above 50%
50% Equilibrium
DISCOUNT
Below 50%
Premium zone + Bullish bias = normal
This means: the bullish trend is running, but price is currently trading in the expensive part of the swing range. A pullback toward Discount is expected. No reason to short.
Discount zone + Bullish bias = ideal LONG setup
This is exactly what Combined mode filters for. Price is cheap and the trend is bullish → highest quality long entry.
3. SELL signal in the middle of a downtrend — is this correct?
Yes, the scalper can fire in the middle of a downtrend. This is a known limitation of EMA-crossover systems. The conditions can be met again after the cooldown expires, even if the trend is already far advanced.
1
First SELL — start of the trend
Price crosses below EMA, trend is bearish, volume OK. Good entry — you are at the start of the move.
2
Second SELL — middle of the trend
Cooldown expired, conditions met again. But the bearish move is nearly exhausted. Risky — you are entering late.
3
CHoCH — structure turns bullish
SMC detects a Change of Character. The downtrend is over. Signal to stop shorting.
💡 The fix: Set Mode to Combined. In Combined mode the second SELL signal is automatically filtered because price is in the Discount zone — not Premium. You get fewer signals but significantly better quality.
4. Optimal Combined Mode setup
Combined mode is the recommended setting for daily use. Here is how to set it up optimally:
1
Set Mode to Combined
Settings → Mode Selector → Combined. Both SMC visuals and scalper signals are active.
2
Look at the dashboard
Bias BULLISH + Zone Discount → wait for a BUY signal. This is the ideal long setup. Bias BEARISH + Zone Premium → wait for a SELL signal. Ideal short setup.
3
Confirm with CHoCH or BOS
A recent CHoCH in the direction of your trade = extra confirmation that market structure aligns with your trade.
4
Ignore signals in wrong zone
BUY signal in Premium zone or SELL in Discount zone = automatically filtered in Combined. In Scalper Only mode you see them — skip them.
Bias
Zone
Signal
Action
BULLISH
Discount
BUY
✅ Ideal long entry
BULLISH
Premium
SELL
❌ Filtered — bias and signal conflict
BEARISH
Premium
SELL
✅ Ideal short entry
BEARISH
Discount
BUY
❌ Filtered — bias and signal conflict
5. Reading Entry / SL / TP levels on the chart
After a BUY or SELL signal, four horizontal lines appear on your chart. A price label is shown to the right of each line:
▲ / ▼ Entry
White line — the closing price of the signal bar. This is your entry point.
✕ SL
Red line — stop loss. Entry ± (ATR × ATR Mult). Automatically calculated based on volatility.
◎ TP1 / TP2
Green lines — take profit levels. TP1 = 1R (1× risk), TP2 = 2R (2× risk). Disappear automatically when the level is hit.
💡 How to calculate risk: Risk (R) = Entry - SL (for longs). TP1 = Entry + R = 1:1 R:R. TP2 = Entry + 2R = 1:2 R:R. Adjust SL ATR Mult in Scalper Settings to increase or decrease your SL — this adjusts TP1 and TP2 automatically.
Line
Color
Formula (LONG)
Disappears when
Entry
White
close on signal bar
Trade closed
SL
Red
entry − (ATR × mult)
Trade closed
TP1
Green (bright)
entry + 1R
Price hits TP1 or trade closes
TP2
Green (transparent)
entry + 2R
Price hits TP2 or trade closes
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