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GxT #5 - The Complete Trading Course | CANDLE CONFIRMATION

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Key takeaways

Educational

Main ideas / lessons

  • The lesson teaches “swing confirmations” for a trading course (Core Lesson 5). Trades still rely on swing formations, but add an extra confirmation layer using SMT divergence—a “crack in correlation” between a correlated market pair.
  • It introduces multiple SMT variants first (relationships between Candle 1/2/3 and/or a PSP). Those variants are then combined with “universal models” (directional setups using IRL ↔ ERL targets).
  • Core repeatable concept:

SMT divergence + swing confirmation (often via a Precision Swing Point (PSP)) helps confirm whether price is likely to reverse and then expand toward the opposite liquidity/expected range target (ERL or IRL).

Key terminology (as implied by the subtitles)

  • Swing formation / universal model: The underlying structure that defines where price should go next.
  • SMT divergence / crack in correlation: When two correlated assets do not move in the same direction (e.g., one sweeps/runs a level while the other does not, or closes opposite).
  • Key level: A specific liquidity/price level used as a reference (described as gaps, range highs/lows, external highs/lows, etc.).
  • C2 / C3: The second/third candle in the referenced sequence (used to define divergence stages).
  • PSP (Precision Swing Point): A candle-close-based swing confirmation. Described especially as:
    • One asset closes bullish while the correlated market closes bearish (a crack/correlation signal).
  • IRL / ERL: Target zones (repeated as opposite sides of the range; e.g., “target ERL from IRL” or “back into IRL to target…”).
  • Kraken correlation: Appears to be used as a synonym/phrase for the course’s SMT divergence confirmation.
  • Strength switch PSP: A PSP variant that indicates a stronger, more reliable reversal/transition.

Methodology / instruction-style bullet points (“how to trade” framework)

1) Identify SMT divergence variants using Candle 1/2/3

The lesson outlines several SMT sequencing variants based on where divergence occurs:

  • Variation A: SMT between Candle 1 and Candle 2

    • The asset creates C2 with SMT, while the correlated market does not.

  • Variation B: SMT between Candle 2 and Candle 3

    • Both assets put in a C2, but then:
      • The first asset takes out the C2 and forms a new C2
      • While the correlated asset forms a C3 instead.

2) Combine SMT variants with swing confirmation + PSP

After defining SMT variants, the lesson teaches how to apply them with PSP-based candle-close confirmation.

One-stage confirmation concepts

  • One-stage Kraken/SMT correlation (gap-based)

    • Wait for a candle sequence where only one asset needs to fail/sweep (the other may not have a gap).
    • Example logic:
      • A “gap” is created (e.g., at ~11:30).
      • When Candle 2 closes, treat it as the confirmation and target the ERL (or the appropriate opposite objective).

  • One-stage PSP confirmation (precision swing point crack)

    • Definition:
      • One asset closes bullish while the correlated market closes bearish.
    • Purpose:
      • Indicates crack in correlation and serves as the first hint of reversal.

  • One-stage gap/key-level hit with PSP closure as confirmation

    • Even if both assets hit the key level (gap high/low interaction), the key is:
      • Use Candle close as the PSP crack/correlation confirmation.
    • Then:
      • Expect the next candle (e.g., Candle 3) to “expand” toward ERL.

Two-stage confirmation concepts

  • Two-stage PSP with SMT between swing formations, then PSP closes

    • Stage 1: SMT occurs (explicitly described as between Candle 1 and Candle 2).
    • Stage 2: the Candle 2 close forms the PSP, confirming the crack/correlation via opposite directional closes.

  • Two-stage PSP with SMT between Candle 2 and Candle 3

    • Stage 1: get the PSP closure first (C2 is important).
    • Stage 2: then validate with SMT between Candle 2 and Candle 3:
      • described as: one asset sweeps first while the other does not.

  • Continuation PSP (expansion after reversal)

    • Used after a reversal when price moves away with an “open draw” / draw liquidity idea.
    • Steps / logic:
      • Create a PSP first.
      • Then expect SMT at the PSP high:
        • One asset sweeps the PSP high (creates a new C2)
        • The other continues to expand away.
    • Called “continuation PSP” and treated as a form of two-stage SMT.

3) Apply the combined variants to “universal models” (full mapping)

The lesson repeatedly states a combined workflow:

  • Apply swing formations to universal models.
  • Apply SMT to the universal models and/or their key levels.
  • Choose the proper variant depending on what happens at:
    • key level
    • PSP close
    • Candle 1/2/3 sequence
    • whether divergence happens in one or two stages

Specific combined templates mentioned include:

  • SMT with key level only → a one-stage crack/correlation toward ERL.
  • Key level hit + PSP candle close → one-stage crack/correlation.
  • Two-stage SMT:
    • Key-level SMT → then Candle 2 → Candle 3 SMT
    • Candle 1/2 SMT → then Candle 2/3 SMT
    • Key-level SMT confirmed by PSP closure
  • SMT/PSP staged variants around ERL/IRL, including:
    • ERL key-level SMT followed by swing close creating PSP (one-stage)
    • Key-level SMT then Candle 2/3 SMT (two-stage)
    • Key-level SMT then PSP (two-stage)
    • PSP first stage, then SMT with PSP high as second stage (two-stage)
  • Reverse-direction applicability:
    • SMT variants can be applied ERL → IRL as well as IRL → ERL.

4) Use “two-stage SMT/PSP” as a retracement vs reversal tool

Subtitles emphasize directional behavior based on where SMT occurs:

  • If two-stage SMT happens at non-relevant/internal levels:
    • it may behave like a retracement (target IRL/next objective then continue).
  • When SMT is tied to a relevant higher/lower liquidity area:
    • it increases probability of a full reversal across the range.

5) Examples of “manipulation ranges” handling

The lesson includes a manipulation-range rule-of-thumb:

  • One-stage: SMT with key level.
  • If there’s no key-level SMT:
    • wait for a PSP as the first stage, then expand to the opposite side.
  • Two-stage SMT variants in manipulation ranges:
    • key-level SMT → then Candle 2/3 SMT
    • or Candle 1/2 SMT + Candle 2/3 SMT
    • or key-level not met by SMT, but key-level confirmed via PSP candle closure, then second-stage SMT
    • or PSP first, then SMT between Candle 2 and Candle 3
  • Final confirmation logic:
    • When the “stronger” and “weaker” assets behave differently around PSP highs/lows (one sweeps first, the other fails to), you target the opposite side of the range.

Main “targeting logic” repeatedly stated

  • After the correct SMT + PSP/swing confirmation:
    • Expect price to expand away and complete the universal model.
    • Targets are typically described as the opposite liquidity objective:
      • IRL → ERL
      • or ERL → IRL
    • PSP and Candle-2 closure are treated as key mechanical triggers.

Speakers / sources featured

  • No specific person or channel host name is given in the subtitles.
  • The subtitles reference course material:
    • “Anomaly course”
    • “GxT #5 - The Complete Trading Course”
  • No named speaker appears.

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