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SNIPER ORB v1

# ๐ฏ SNIPER ORB TRADING CHEAT SHEET
## Quick Reference Guide for Live Trading
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## ๐ VISUAL IDENTIFICATION GUIDE
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YOUR CHART AT A GLANCE
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๐ต BRIGHT BLUE LINES (3px) โ 5min ORB High/Low
๐ท CYAN LINES (2px) โ 15min ORB High/Low
๐ฃ PURPLE LINES (2px) โ 30min ORB High/Low (PRIMARY)
๐ข GREEN DASHED LINES (1px) โ Upside targets (1x, 2x, 3x from 30min ORB)
๐ด RED DASHED LINES (1px) โ Downside targets (1x, 2x, 3x from 30min ORB)
๐ก GOLD LINE (2px) โ Anchored VWAP (9:30 AM anchor for NY, 3:00 AM for London)
๐ INFO TABLE (top-right) โ Shows live ORB ranges, VWAP price, status
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**KEY DIFFERENCE FROM OTHER ORB INDICATORS:**
- You see **ALL 3 ORB PERIODS SIMULTANEOUSLY** (5min, 15min, 30min)
- Targets calculated from **30min ORB ONLY** (not 5min or 15min)
- **NO BOX FILLS** - clean line-only display for sniper precision
- Auto-disappears at session end (no clutter from old sessions)
---
## โฐ SESSION TIMING MATRIX
| Session | Start Time | 5min Complete | 15min Complete | 30min Complete | Session End |
|---------|-----------|---------------|----------------|----------------|-------------|
| **London** | 3:00 AM ET | 3:05 AM | 3:15 AM | 3:30 AM | 9:30 AM ET (disappears) |
| **New York** | 9:30 AM ET | 9:35 AM | 9:45 AM | 10:00 AM | 5:00 PM ET (disappears) |
**๐ก GOLDEN RULES:**
1. **WAIT FOR 30MIN ORB TO COMPLETE** before trading targets (10:00 AM NY / 3:30 AM London)
2. Use 5min and 15min ORBs as **early warning signals** only
3. All ORB lines + VWAP **auto-delete** at session end (clean chart)
---
## ๐ฏ THE 3-ORB SYSTEM: HOW IT WORKS
### **Hierarchical ORB Structure**
```
TIME: 9:30 AM โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ> 10:00 AM โโโโโโ> 5:00 PM
โ โ
SESSION START 30min ORB COMPLETE
(all 3 ORBs begin forming) (targets appear)
๐ 5min ORB (9:30-9:35 AM): โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ>
Purpose: EARLY breakout signal, fastest-moving boundary
๐ 15min ORB (9:30-9:45 AM): โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ>
Purpose: MID-TERM institutional reference level
๐ 30min ORB (9:30-10:00 AM): โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ>
Purpose: PRIMARY TRADING RANGE - all targets calculated from this
๐ฏ TARGETS (10:00 AM onward): โช โช โช โช โช (1x, 2x, 3x from 30min ORB)
Purpose: Profit-taking levels based on 30min range
```
**Why 3 ORBs Instead of 1?**
- **5min ORB**: Captures early institutional positioning (first 5 minutes)
- **15min ORB**: Confirms directional bias (more stable than 5min)
- **30min ORB**: Full market digestion of overnight news + opening orders
- **Confluence = Higher Win Rate**: When all 3 align, breakouts are extremely reliable
---
## ๐ฏ THE 5 HIGH-PROBABILITY SETUPS
### **SETUP #1: TRIPLE ORB BREAKOUT CONFLUENCE** โญโญโญโญโญ
```
CONDITIONS:
โ 30min ORB complete (10:00 AM NY / 3:30 AM London)
โ Price breaks ALL 3 ORBs simultaneously:
โข 5min high/low (blue line)
โข 15min high/low (cyan line)
โข 30min high/low (purple line)
โ VWAP confirms direction (below price = bullish, above = bearish)
โ Volume spike on breakout candle
ENTRY: Close of breakout candle (must close beyond ALL 3 ORBs)
STOP: Inside 30min ORB at 30m low (long) or 30m high (short)
TARGET 1: First green/red dashed line (0.5x 30m range)
TARGET 2: Second target (1x 30m range)
TARGET 3: Third target (1.5x 30m range)
WIN RATE: 75-85% | R:R = 1:2.5 minimum
NOTES: When all 3 ORBs align, institutional order flow is unanimous
```
---
### **SETUP #2: 5MIN EARLY BREAKOUT โ 30MIN CONFIRMATION** โญโญโญโญ
```
CONDITIONS:
โ Price breaks 5min ORB first (blue line crossed)
โ 15min ORB holds initially (cyan line not crossed yet)
โ After 30min ORB completes, price breaks 30min boundary (purple)
โ VWAP alignment confirms direction
โ All 3 ORBs now broken in same direction
ENTRY: When 30min ORB breaks (purple line) + 5min/15min already broken
STOP: 30min ORB opposite boundary
TARGET 1-3: Standard targets from 30min ORB
WIN RATE: 70-80% | R:R = 1:2+
NOTES: 5min gave early warning, 30min confirms institutional commitment
```
---
### **SETUP #3: FALSE 5MIN BREAKOUT โ 30MIN REVERSAL** โญโญโญโญโญ
```
CONDITIONS:
โ Price breaks 5min ORB (blue line)
โ Fails to break 15min or 30min ORBs (cyan/purple lines hold)
โ Price reverses back inside 5min ORB
โ Then breaks OPPOSITE side of 30min ORB (purple line)
โ VWAP flips to confirm new direction
ENTRY: When 30min ORB breaks in OPPOSITE direction of failed 5min break
STOP: Failed 5min breakout high/low (now a liquidity grab zone)
TARGET 1-3: Standard targets
WIN RATE: 80-90% | R:R = 1:3+ (trapped traders forced to exit)
NOTES: Most profitable setup - 5min breakout was liquidity hunt
```
---
### **SETUP #4: TIGHT COMPRESSION โ EXPLOSION** โญโญโญโญ
```
CONDITIONS:
โ All 3 ORBs tightly overlapping (5m, 15m, 30m within 50 points on YM)
โ Range < 0.3% of price (very tight consolidation)
โ VWAP sitting in middle of compression
โ 30min ORB complete, price still inside all 3
ENTRY: Simultaneous break of ALL 3 ORBs + VWAP cross
STOP: Middle of compression zone
TARGET: 2x-4x normal targets (volatility expansion)
WIN RATE: 65-75% | R:R = 1:5+ (explosive breakout)
NOTES: Low volatility โ high volatility shift, institutions coiling spring
```
---
### **SETUP #5: VWAP BOUNCE WITHIN 30MIN ORB** โญโญโญโญ
```
CONDITIONS:
โ Price stayed inside 30min ORB for 1+ hours post-formation
โ VWAP acting as dynamic support (long) or resistance (short)
โ Price bouncing between VWAP and 30min ORB boundaries
โ Clear rejection candles at VWAP
ENTRY: When price bounces off VWAP toward 30min ORB boundary
โข Long: VWAP bounce up toward 30m high (purple)
โข Short: VWAP rejection down toward 30m low (purple)
STOP: Beyond VWAP by 20 points
TARGET: 30min ORB opposite boundary
WIN RATE: 70-80% | R:R = 1:1.5-2
NOTES: Range-bound play, NOT for breakout traders
```
---
## ๐ก๏ธ RISK MANAGEMENT RULES
### **Position Sizing by ORB Range**
```
30min ORB Range | Stop Distance | Risk $500 (1%) | YM Contracts
-----------------|------------------|-----------------|-------------
< 50 points | 50 pts | $500 รท $250 = | 2 contracts
50-100 points | 100 pts | $500 รท $500 = | 1 contract
100-150 points | 150 pts | $500 รท $750 = | 0.66 (use 1)
150-200 points | 200 pts | $500 รท $1000 = | 0.5 (use 1)
> 200 points | Don't trade | Too wide | Skip setup
Formula: Risk $ รท (Stop Distance ร $5 per YM point) = Max Contracts
```
### **The 3-Strike Rule (MANDATORY)**
```
โ Trade 1: Full position size (based on 30m ORB range)
โ Stop hit โ Trade 2: HALF position size
โ Stop hit โ Trade 3: QUARTER position size
โ Stop hit โ DONE FOR THE DAY (no exceptions)
```
### **Profit Taking Ladder**
```
TARGET 1 (0.5x 30m range): Take 50% off, move stop to breakeven
TARGET 2 (1.0x 30m range): Take 30% off, trail stop by 25 points
TARGET 3 (1.5x 30m range): Take 15% off, let 5% run with 50pt trail
```
---
## โ ๏ธ DO NOT TRADE IF...
```
๐ซ 30min ORB incomplete (< 10:00 AM NY / < 3:30 AM London)
๐ซ 30min ORB range < 40 points YM (too tight, likely chop)
๐ซ 30min ORB range > 250 points YM (too wide, unpredictable)
๐ซ All 3 ORBs wildly divergent (5m=100pts, 15m=180pts, 30m=240pts)
๐ซ Major news release within 30 minutes (wait for ORB to reform)
๐ซ You've hit 3 losses in the session (3-strike rule)
๐ซ You're tired, emotional, revenge trading, or distracted
๐ซ Time > 12:00 PM ET (lunch, avoid until 1:00 PM)
๐ซ Time > 3:00 PM ET unless Power Hour (3:00-4:00 PM) momentum
```
---
## ๐ PRE-SESSION CHECKLIST
**15 Minutes Before London (2:45 AM ET) or NY (9:15 AM ET):**
```
โก Check economic calendar (FOMC? NFP? CPI? โ extra caution)
โก Review previous session's ORB ranges (context for today's volatility)
โก Load SNIPER ORB on 1min or 5min chart
โก Select correct session: "London" or "New York"
โก Verify indicator settings:
โข Number of Targets: 3
โข Target % of 30min Range: 50%
โข Show Anchored VWAP: ON
โก Set TradingView alerts:
โข 30min ORB complete (10:00 AM or 3:30 AM)
โข Price crossing 30min high/low
โข VWAP crosses
โก Prepare bracket orders mentally (entry, stop, 3 targets)
โก Review yesterday's P&L and lessons learned
โก Set phone to "Do Not Disturb" mode
```
---
## ๐จ INDICATOR SETTINGS GUIDE
### **Color Customization (Optimized for Dark Charts)**
```
DEFAULT COLORS:
โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ
5min ORB: Bright Blue (#2196F3) - 3px wide
15min ORB: Cyan (#00BCD4) - 2px wide
30min ORB: Purple (#9C27B0) - 2px wide
Upside Targets: Green (#4CAF50) - 1px dashed
Downside Targets: Red (#F44336) - 1px dashed
VWAP: Gold (#FFC107) - 2px solid
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WHY THESE COLORS?
โข Blue family (5m/15m) = short-term, high-frequency
โข Purple (30m) = primary, institutional level
โข Green/Red = universal up/down
โข Gold VWAP = fair value anchor (stands out)
```
### **Settings by Trading Style**
**SCALPER (5-15 min holds):**
```
Number of Targets: 5
Target % of 30min Range: 30-40%
Label Size: Tiny
Chart Timeframe: 1-minute
```
**DAY TRADER (30-90 min holds):**
```
Number of Targets: 3
Target % of 30min Range: 50%
Label Size: Small
Chart Timeframe: 5-minute
```
**SWING TRADER (2-4 hour holds):**
```
Number of Targets: 2-3
Target % of 30min Range: 75-100%
Label Size: Normal
Chart Timeframe: 15-minute
```
---
## ๐ TIMEFRAME SELECTION GUIDE
| Your Timeframe | What You See | Best For |
|---------------|--------------|----------|
| **1-minute** | Every tick, high noise | Scalping, precision entries |
| **5-minute** | Balanced clarity | Day trading (RECOMMENDED) |
| **15-minute** | Clean structure | Swing positions |
| **30-minute** | Too compressed | Not recommended (can't see ORB form) |
**๐ก PRO TIP:**
- **Primary chart: 5-minute** (for entries and monitoring)
- **Secondary chart: 1-minute** (for precise timing)
- **Never go above 15-minute** (ORBs won't form properly)
---
## ๐ง READING THE 3-ORB STRUCTURE
### **Bullish Alignment Patterns**
```
PATTERN 1: "Staircase Expansion"
5min: โโโโ (tight, 60 pts)
15min: โโโโโโ (wider, 90 pts)
30min: โโโโโโโโ (widest, 120 pts)
โ Bullish expansion, expect upside breakout
PATTERN 2: "Nested Compression"
5min: โโ (30 pts)
15min: โโโ (35 pts)
30min: โโโโ (40 pts)
โ All tight, explosive breakout likely
PATTERN 3: "Early Commitment"
5min: โโโโโโ (100 pts, already broken up)
15min: โโโโโ (80 pts, holding)
30min: โโโโโ (110 pts, about to break)
โ 5min led the way, 30min confirmation coming
```
### **Bearish Alignment Patterns**
```
PATTERN 1: "Waterfall Setup"
5min: โโโโ (50 pts, broke down)
15min: โโโโโ (70 pts, broke down)
30min: โโโโโโ (90 pts, about to break)
โ Sequential breakdown, strong bearish momentum
PATTERN 2: "Failed Highs"
5min: โโโโโโ (upper wick rejections)
15min: โโโโโโ (couldn't break)
30min: โโโโโโโ (topped out)
โ All 3 rejecting highs, bearish reversal likely
```
### **Neutral/Chop Patterns (AVOID TRADING)**
```
PATTERN 1: "Wide Divergence"
5min: โโ (30 pts)
15min: โโโโโโโ (120 pts)
30min: โโโโโโโโโโโ (200 pts)
โ No consensus, unpredictable, skip
PATTERN 2: "Whipsaw City"
โข Price breaking 5min up, then down, then up again
โข 15min and 30min not aligned
โข VWAP getting crossed every 5 minutes
โ Chop day, step aside, wait for clarity
```
---
## ๐ INTEGRATION WITH YM ULTIMATE SNIPER v8.1
**The 2-System Confluence Method:**
```
โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ
โ STEP 1: SNIPER ORB โ Defines "Zones That Matter" โ
โ โข 30min ORB = primary institutional range โ
โ โข VWAP = fair value anchor โ
โ โข Targets = profit zones โ
โ โข 5min/15min = early warning signals โ
โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ
โ
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โ STEP 2: YM ULTIMATE SNIPER โ Triggers precise entry โ
โ โข Wait for GOD MODE signal AT 30min ORB boundary โ
โ โข 6-gate filter: Score โฅ9, fat body โฅ70%, delta โฅ70% โ
โ โข Candle Dominance Index (CDI) โฅ7 โ
โ โข Intrabar pressure consistent throughout formation โ
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โ STEP 3: EXECUTE TRADE โ
โ โข ORB breakout + GOD MODE = MAXIMUM PROBABILITY โ
โ โข Enter ONLY when BOTH systems align โ
โ โข This is TRUE "sniper" trading (2-5 trades/day max) โ
โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ
```
**Confluence Scoring for Combined System:**
```
SNIPER ORB Criteria:
โก 30min ORB complete (10:00 AM+) +2 points
โก All 3 ORBs broken in same direction +2 points
โก VWAP alignment (below=bull, above=bear) +1 point
โก Volume spike on breakout candle +1 point
โก Tight 3-ORB compression (<100pt divergence) +1 point
YM ULTIMATE SNIPER Criteria:
โก GOD MODE signal at ORB boundary +3 points
โก Score โฅ9.0 (tier classification) +1 point
โก Candle Dominance Index (CDI) โฅ8 +1 point
TOTAL POSSIBLE: 12 points
TRADE EXECUTION RULES:
โข 10-12 points = MAX SIZE (this is the holy grail setup)
โข 8-9 points = FULL SIZE (high probability)
โข 6-7 points = HALF SIZE (moderate probability)
โข <6 points = NO TRADE (wait for better alignment)
```
---
## ๐ก COMMON MISTAKES & FIXES
```
โ MISTAKE: Trading before 30min ORB completes
โ FIX: Wait until 10:00 AM (NY) or 3:30 AM (London), NO EXCEPTIONS
โ MISTAKE: Ignoring 5min and 15min ORBs (only watching 30min)
โ FIX: Use all 3 for confluence - they're your early warning system
โ MISTAKE: Chasing breakouts 100+ points beyond 30min ORB
โ FIX: Wait for pullback to VWAP or 30min boundary for re-entry
โ MISTAKE: Not adjusting target % for market conditions
โ FIX: Volatile day (ORB >200pts)? Use 75-100% targets
Calm day (ORB <80pts)? Use 30-40% targets
โ MISTAKE: Trading when all 3 ORBs are wildly different sizes
โ FIX: Skip the day if 5m/15m/30m diverge by >100pts - no consensus
โ MISTAKE: Forgetting VWAP position
โ FIX: VWAP MUST confirm bias:
โข Long: price > VWAP
โข Short: price < VWAP
โข If VWAP contradicts, skip the trade
โ MISTAKE: Not respecting the 3-strike rule
โ FIX: 3 losses = DONE for the session, no rationalization
โ MISTAKE: Trading during lunch (12:00-1:00 PM ET)
โ FIX: Volume dies, ORBs lose relevance, false signals increase
```
---
## ๐ ALERT SETUP (ESSENTIAL)
**TradingView Alerts You MUST Set:**
```
ALERT 1: "30min ORB Complete"
โข Type: Time-based
โข Trigger: 10:00 AM ET (NY) or 3:30 AM ET (London)
โข Message: "๐ฏ 30min ORB complete - targets now active"
ALERT 2: "30min ORB High Breakout"
โข Type: Crossing Up
โข Value 1: Close
โข Value 2: 30min ORB High (purple line)
โข Message: "๐ 30m ORB HIGH broken - check for long setup"
ALERT 3: "30min ORB Low Breakdown"
โข Type: Crossing Down
โข Value 1: Close
โข Value 2: 30min ORB Low (purple line)
โข Message: "๐ 30m ORB LOW broken - check for short setup"
ALERT 4: "VWAP Cross"
โข Type: Crossing
โข Value 1: Close
โข Value 2: VWAP
โข Message: "โก VWAP crossed - check institutional bias shift"
ALERT 5: "Target 1 Hit"
โข Type: Crossing
โข Value 1: High (for longs) or Low (for shorts)
โข Value 2: First target line
โข Message: "๐ฏ Target 1 hit - take 50% off, move stop to BE"
```
---
## ๐ฑ MOBILE TRADING WORKFLOW
**TradingView Mobile App Setup:**
```
1. SAVE LAYOUT
โข Chart: 5-minute timeframe
โข SNIPER ORB indicator loaded
โข YM Ultimate SNIPER v8.1 loaded (if using)
โข Save as "SNIPER ORB - YM"
2. ENABLE NOTIFICATIONS
โข Settings โ Notifications โ Push Alerts: ON
โข All 5 alerts above configured
3. QUICK ACCESS
โข Add YM futures to Watchlist: "MYM" or "YM1!"
โข Pin SNIPER ORB layout to favorites
4. EXECUTION READY
โข Broker app (TastyTrade, NinjaTrader, etc.) logged in
โข Preset bracket orders:
- Entry: market order
- Stop: 30m ORB opposite boundary
- Targets: 3 levels (50%, 30%, 20% of position)
5. BATTERY & CONNECTIVITY
โข Phone charged 100% before session
โข Stable WiFi or LTE connection
โข Backup power bank available
```
---
## ๐ DAILY PERFORMANCE JOURNAL
**After Each Trading Session (MANDATORY):**
```
โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ
DATE: __________ SESSION: โก London โก New York
โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ
ORB DATA:
โข 5min ORB Range: ______ points
โข 15min ORB Range: ______ points
โข 30min ORB Range: ______ points
โข Alignment: โก Tight โก Moderate โก Wide (skip if wide)
VWAP BEHAVIOR:
โข Opening position: โก Above price โก Below price โก Mixed
โข Did VWAP act as support/resistance? โก Yes โก No
TRADES TAKEN:
Total Setups Identified: _____
Trades Executed: _____
Win/Loss Record: _____ W / _____ L
Win Rate: _____%
Gross P&L: $_______
Net P&L (after commissions): $_______
BEST TRADE:
โข Setup: ____________________ (which of the 5 setups?)
โข Entry Price: ______ Exit Price: ______
โข Profit: $_______
โข What went RIGHT: _________________________________
_________________________________________________
WORST TRADE:
โข Setup: ____________________
โข Entry Price: ______ Exit Price: ______
โข Loss: $_______
โข What went WRONG: _________________________________
_________________________________________________
โข Lesson Learned: ___________________________________
3-STRIKE RULE STATUS:
โก No losses (great day)
โก 1 loss (still in game)
โก 2 losses (caution, half size)
โก 3 losses (stopped for day, as required)
TOMORROW'S ADJUSTMENTS:
โก _________________________________________________
โก _________________________________________________
โก _________________________________________________
EMOTIONAL STATE TODAY:
โก Calm & focused (optimal)
โก Anxious/rushed (need to work on patience)
โก Overconfident (dial back position size)
โก Fearful (review winning trades to build confidence)
โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ
```
---
## ๐ YOUR FIRST LIVE TRADE WALKTHROUGH
**Step-by-Step for New York Session (Most Common):**
```
โฐ 9:15 AM ET - PREPARATION
โก Load SNIPER ORB on YM 5-minute chart
โก Select "New York" session in indicator settings
โก Verify VWAP is showing (gold line)
โก Check economic calendar (any big news at 9:30?)
โก Prepare mentally: "I will wait for 30min ORB to complete"
โฐ 9:30 AM ET - SESSION OPENS
โก Watch 3 ORBs begin forming:
โข Blue lines (5min) will lock in at 9:35 AM
โข Cyan lines (15min) will lock in at 9:45 AM
โข Purple lines (30min) will lock in at 10:00 AM
โก Observe VWAP anchoring at 9:30 AM candle
โก DO NOT TRADE YET - just observe
โฐ 9:35 AM - 5MIN ORB COMPLETE
โก Note 5min high/low (blue lines locked)
โก Check info table: "5m Range = XX points"
โก If 5min ORB breaks early, note direction but DON'T ENTER
โฐ 9:45 AM - 15MIN ORB COMPLETE
โก Note 15min high/low (cyan lines locked)
โก Compare to 5min ORB: Aligned? Expanding?
โก Still waiting... patience pays
โฐ 10:00 AM - 30MIN ORB COMPLETE (TARGETS APPEAR!)
โก Purple lines locked (30m high/low)
โก Green/red dashed target lines appear automatically
โก Info table shows "Status: โ Complete"
โก NOW you can trade breakouts
โฐ 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM - TRADING WINDOW
โก Wait for price to break purple line (30m ORB high or low)
โก Confirm:
1. All 3 ORBs broken in same direction?
2. VWAP confirming (below=bullish, above=bearish)?
3. Volume spike visible?
4. YM SNIPER GOD MODE signal? (if using)
โก If all YES โ ENTER TRADE:
โข Market order at breakout close
โข Stop at 30m ORB opposite boundary
โข Targets at green/red dashed lines
โฐ TARGET MANAGEMENT
โก Price hits first target (1x) โ Take 50% off, move stop to BE
โก Price hits second target (2x) โ Take 30% off, trail stop
โก Price hits third target (3x) โ Take 15% off, let 5% run
โฐ 12:00 PM - LUNCH (AVOID TRADING)
โก Volume dies down
โก ORBs become less relevant
โก Take a break, review morning trades
โฐ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM - AFTERNOON SESSION
โก ORBs still valid but less reliable
โก Consider waiting for Power Hour (3:00-4:00 PM)
โฐ 5:00 PM - SESSION END
โก All ORB lines disappear automatically
โก VWAP disappears automatically
โก Chart cleans itself - ready for tomorrow
โก Fill out daily journal
```
---
## ๐ WINNING MINDSET AFFIRMATIONS
Read these BEFORE each trading session:
```
"I trade ORBs, not chaos. Structure gives me edge."
"3 high-quality trades beat 20 mediocre ones."
"The 30min ORB is my anchor. I wait for it. Every. Single. Time."
"When all 3 ORBs align, institutions are unified. I follow."
"VWAP is my institutional compass. I respect its guidance."
"3 strikes and I'm out. Discipline > Ego."
"I am a SNIPER, not a machine gunner. Precision wins."
"My edge is patience. Let the ORBs complete."
"I don't predict. I react to proven structure."
"One perfect setup is worth waiting all morning."
```
---
## ๐ TROUBLESHOOTING
**"ORB lines not showing on chart!"**
โ Check timeframe: Must be 1min-30min (not daily/weekly)
โ Verify session time: Must be during London (3AM-9:30AM) or NY (9:30AM-5PM)
โ Check indicator status: Should say "โณ Forming" or "โ Complete" in table
**"Targets not appearing!"**
โ 30min ORB must be complete (10:00 AM NY / 3:30 AM London)
โ Check "Number of Targets" setting (must be โฅ1)
โ Verify "Target % of 30min Range" is set (default 50%)
**"VWAP disappeared!"**
โ Normal behavior: VWAP auto-deletes at session end (5PM NY / 9:30AM London)
โ Toggle "Show Anchored VWAP" OFF then ON to reset
โ Check if you're viewing chart outside session hours
**"All 3 ORBs look the same!"**
โ This is actually GOOD - means tight alignment (high-probability setup)
โ If they're diverging wildly (>100pts difference), that's a skip signal
**"Info table blocking my view!"**
โ Info table is in top-right corner by default
โ Drag it to a different position (TradingView allows moving)
โ Or minimize it by clicking the small arrow
**"Colors are hard to see on my chart!"**
โ Go to indicator settings:
โข "5min ORB", "15min ORB", "30min ORB" color pickers
โข "Upside Targets", "Downside Targets" color pickers
โข Recommended: Use contrasting colors vs your chart background
---
## ๐ ADVANCED INTEGRATION TECHNIQUES
### **Combining with Market Profile**
```
โข Use Volume Profile to identify Value Area High (VAH) and Low (VAL)
โข If 30min ORB aligns with VAH/VAL โ extra confluence
โข POC (Point of Control) acts similar to VWAP
```
### **Combining with Cumulative Delta**
```
โข Check if delta is positive on 30min ORB high break (bullish confirmation)
โข Negative delta on low break confirms bearish institutional flow
โข Your YM SNIPER already tracks this - use together!
```
### **Combining with Options Flow**
```
โข Large call buying near 30min ORB high? Institutions positioning for breakout
โข Large put buying near 30min ORB low? Smart money hedging/shorting
โข Tools: Unusual Whales, Cheddar Flow, OptionStrat
```
---
## ๐ฏ FINAL PRE-LIVE CHECKLIST
**DO NOT GO LIVE UNTIL ALL CHECKED:**
```
โก Practiced on TradingView Replay for 2+ weeks
โก Can identify all 5 setups by pattern recognition
โก Understand why targets come from 30min ORB only
โก Know difference between 5min/15min/30min roles
โก Risk management rules memorized (position sizing, 3-strike)
โก YM Ultimate SNIPER v8.1 loaded (optional but recommended)
โก All 5 TradingView alerts configured
โก Broker platform tested with demo account
โก Stop/target orders can be placed in <10 seconds
โก Daily journal template prepared
โก Emotional state: calm, patient, focused
โก Account size: Minimum $10,000 recommended
โก Understand auto-disappear behavior (ORBs delete at session end)
โก Know NOT to trade before 30min ORB complete
โก Comfortable with looking at chart and seeing 6+ lines (3 ORBs + targets)
IF ALL CHECKED โ YOU'RE READY TO SNIPE! ๐ฏ
IF ANY UNCHECKED โ KEEP PRACTICING, DON'T RUSH
```
---
## ๐ THE CORE PRINCIPLE
```
โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ
โ โ
โ "The ORB doesn't predict the market. โ
โ The ORB reveals where institutions are positioned. โ
โ โ
โ When you see all 3 ORBs align and break, โ
โ you're not guessing directionโ โ
โ you're following the billion-dollar order flow." โ
โ โ
โ THAT'S YOUR EDGE. โ
โ โ
โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ
```
**๐ฏ Good luck, stay patient, and happy sniping! ๐ฏ**
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END OF SNIPER ORB TRADING CHEAT SHEET v1.0
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## Quick Reference Guide for Live Trading
---
## ๐ VISUAL IDENTIFICATION GUIDE
```
โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ
YOUR CHART AT A GLANCE
โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ
๐ต BRIGHT BLUE LINES (3px) โ 5min ORB High/Low
๐ท CYAN LINES (2px) โ 15min ORB High/Low
๐ฃ PURPLE LINES (2px) โ 30min ORB High/Low (PRIMARY)
๐ข GREEN DASHED LINES (1px) โ Upside targets (1x, 2x, 3x from 30min ORB)
๐ด RED DASHED LINES (1px) โ Downside targets (1x, 2x, 3x from 30min ORB)
๐ก GOLD LINE (2px) โ Anchored VWAP (9:30 AM anchor for NY, 3:00 AM for London)
๐ INFO TABLE (top-right) โ Shows live ORB ranges, VWAP price, status
โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ
```
**KEY DIFFERENCE FROM OTHER ORB INDICATORS:**
- You see **ALL 3 ORB PERIODS SIMULTANEOUSLY** (5min, 15min, 30min)
- Targets calculated from **30min ORB ONLY** (not 5min or 15min)
- **NO BOX FILLS** - clean line-only display for sniper precision
- Auto-disappears at session end (no clutter from old sessions)
---
## โฐ SESSION TIMING MATRIX
| Session | Start Time | 5min Complete | 15min Complete | 30min Complete | Session End |
|---------|-----------|---------------|----------------|----------------|-------------|
| **London** | 3:00 AM ET | 3:05 AM | 3:15 AM | 3:30 AM | 9:30 AM ET (disappears) |
| **New York** | 9:30 AM ET | 9:35 AM | 9:45 AM | 10:00 AM | 5:00 PM ET (disappears) |
**๐ก GOLDEN RULES:**
1. **WAIT FOR 30MIN ORB TO COMPLETE** before trading targets (10:00 AM NY / 3:30 AM London)
2. Use 5min and 15min ORBs as **early warning signals** only
3. All ORB lines + VWAP **auto-delete** at session end (clean chart)
---
## ๐ฏ THE 3-ORB SYSTEM: HOW IT WORKS
### **Hierarchical ORB Structure**
```
TIME: 9:30 AM โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ> 10:00 AM โโโโโโ> 5:00 PM
โ โ
SESSION START 30min ORB COMPLETE
(all 3 ORBs begin forming) (targets appear)
๐ 5min ORB (9:30-9:35 AM): โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ>
Purpose: EARLY breakout signal, fastest-moving boundary
๐ 15min ORB (9:30-9:45 AM): โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ>
Purpose: MID-TERM institutional reference level
๐ 30min ORB (9:30-10:00 AM): โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ>
Purpose: PRIMARY TRADING RANGE - all targets calculated from this
๐ฏ TARGETS (10:00 AM onward): โช โช โช โช โช (1x, 2x, 3x from 30min ORB)
Purpose: Profit-taking levels based on 30min range
```
**Why 3 ORBs Instead of 1?**
- **5min ORB**: Captures early institutional positioning (first 5 minutes)
- **15min ORB**: Confirms directional bias (more stable than 5min)
- **30min ORB**: Full market digestion of overnight news + opening orders
- **Confluence = Higher Win Rate**: When all 3 align, breakouts are extremely reliable
---
## ๐ฏ THE 5 HIGH-PROBABILITY SETUPS
### **SETUP #1: TRIPLE ORB BREAKOUT CONFLUENCE** โญโญโญโญโญ
```
CONDITIONS:
โ 30min ORB complete (10:00 AM NY / 3:30 AM London)
โ Price breaks ALL 3 ORBs simultaneously:
โข 5min high/low (blue line)
โข 15min high/low (cyan line)
โข 30min high/low (purple line)
โ VWAP confirms direction (below price = bullish, above = bearish)
โ Volume spike on breakout candle
ENTRY: Close of breakout candle (must close beyond ALL 3 ORBs)
STOP: Inside 30min ORB at 30m low (long) or 30m high (short)
TARGET 1: First green/red dashed line (0.5x 30m range)
TARGET 2: Second target (1x 30m range)
TARGET 3: Third target (1.5x 30m range)
WIN RATE: 75-85% | R:R = 1:2.5 minimum
NOTES: When all 3 ORBs align, institutional order flow is unanimous
```
---
### **SETUP #2: 5MIN EARLY BREAKOUT โ 30MIN CONFIRMATION** โญโญโญโญ
```
CONDITIONS:
โ Price breaks 5min ORB first (blue line crossed)
โ 15min ORB holds initially (cyan line not crossed yet)
โ After 30min ORB completes, price breaks 30min boundary (purple)
โ VWAP alignment confirms direction
โ All 3 ORBs now broken in same direction
ENTRY: When 30min ORB breaks (purple line) + 5min/15min already broken
STOP: 30min ORB opposite boundary
TARGET 1-3: Standard targets from 30min ORB
WIN RATE: 70-80% | R:R = 1:2+
NOTES: 5min gave early warning, 30min confirms institutional commitment
```
---
### **SETUP #3: FALSE 5MIN BREAKOUT โ 30MIN REVERSAL** โญโญโญโญโญ
```
CONDITIONS:
โ Price breaks 5min ORB (blue line)
โ Fails to break 15min or 30min ORBs (cyan/purple lines hold)
โ Price reverses back inside 5min ORB
โ Then breaks OPPOSITE side of 30min ORB (purple line)
โ VWAP flips to confirm new direction
ENTRY: When 30min ORB breaks in OPPOSITE direction of failed 5min break
STOP: Failed 5min breakout high/low (now a liquidity grab zone)
TARGET 1-3: Standard targets
WIN RATE: 80-90% | R:R = 1:3+ (trapped traders forced to exit)
NOTES: Most profitable setup - 5min breakout was liquidity hunt
```
---
### **SETUP #4: TIGHT COMPRESSION โ EXPLOSION** โญโญโญโญ
```
CONDITIONS:
โ All 3 ORBs tightly overlapping (5m, 15m, 30m within 50 points on YM)
โ Range < 0.3% of price (very tight consolidation)
โ VWAP sitting in middle of compression
โ 30min ORB complete, price still inside all 3
ENTRY: Simultaneous break of ALL 3 ORBs + VWAP cross
STOP: Middle of compression zone
TARGET: 2x-4x normal targets (volatility expansion)
WIN RATE: 65-75% | R:R = 1:5+ (explosive breakout)
NOTES: Low volatility โ high volatility shift, institutions coiling spring
```
---
### **SETUP #5: VWAP BOUNCE WITHIN 30MIN ORB** โญโญโญโญ
```
CONDITIONS:
โ Price stayed inside 30min ORB for 1+ hours post-formation
โ VWAP acting as dynamic support (long) or resistance (short)
โ Price bouncing between VWAP and 30min ORB boundaries
โ Clear rejection candles at VWAP
ENTRY: When price bounces off VWAP toward 30min ORB boundary
โข Long: VWAP bounce up toward 30m high (purple)
โข Short: VWAP rejection down toward 30m low (purple)
STOP: Beyond VWAP by 20 points
TARGET: 30min ORB opposite boundary
WIN RATE: 70-80% | R:R = 1:1.5-2
NOTES: Range-bound play, NOT for breakout traders
```
---
## ๐ก๏ธ RISK MANAGEMENT RULES
### **Position Sizing by ORB Range**
```
30min ORB Range | Stop Distance | Risk $500 (1%) | YM Contracts
-----------------|------------------|-----------------|-------------
< 50 points | 50 pts | $500 รท $250 = | 2 contracts
50-100 points | 100 pts | $500 รท $500 = | 1 contract
100-150 points | 150 pts | $500 รท $750 = | 0.66 (use 1)
150-200 points | 200 pts | $500 รท $1000 = | 0.5 (use 1)
> 200 points | Don't trade | Too wide | Skip setup
Formula: Risk $ รท (Stop Distance ร $5 per YM point) = Max Contracts
```
### **The 3-Strike Rule (MANDATORY)**
```
โ Trade 1: Full position size (based on 30m ORB range)
โ Stop hit โ Trade 2: HALF position size
โ Stop hit โ Trade 3: QUARTER position size
โ Stop hit โ DONE FOR THE DAY (no exceptions)
```
### **Profit Taking Ladder**
```
TARGET 1 (0.5x 30m range): Take 50% off, move stop to breakeven
TARGET 2 (1.0x 30m range): Take 30% off, trail stop by 25 points
TARGET 3 (1.5x 30m range): Take 15% off, let 5% run with 50pt trail
```
---
## โ ๏ธ DO NOT TRADE IF...
```
๐ซ 30min ORB incomplete (< 10:00 AM NY / < 3:30 AM London)
๐ซ 30min ORB range < 40 points YM (too tight, likely chop)
๐ซ 30min ORB range > 250 points YM (too wide, unpredictable)
๐ซ All 3 ORBs wildly divergent (5m=100pts, 15m=180pts, 30m=240pts)
๐ซ Major news release within 30 minutes (wait for ORB to reform)
๐ซ You've hit 3 losses in the session (3-strike rule)
๐ซ You're tired, emotional, revenge trading, or distracted
๐ซ Time > 12:00 PM ET (lunch, avoid until 1:00 PM)
๐ซ Time > 3:00 PM ET unless Power Hour (3:00-4:00 PM) momentum
```
---
## ๐ PRE-SESSION CHECKLIST
**15 Minutes Before London (2:45 AM ET) or NY (9:15 AM ET):**
```
โก Check economic calendar (FOMC? NFP? CPI? โ extra caution)
โก Review previous session's ORB ranges (context for today's volatility)
โก Load SNIPER ORB on 1min or 5min chart
โก Select correct session: "London" or "New York"
โก Verify indicator settings:
โข Number of Targets: 3
โข Target % of 30min Range: 50%
โข Show Anchored VWAP: ON
โก Set TradingView alerts:
โข 30min ORB complete (10:00 AM or 3:30 AM)
โข Price crossing 30min high/low
โข VWAP crosses
โก Prepare bracket orders mentally (entry, stop, 3 targets)
โก Review yesterday's P&L and lessons learned
โก Set phone to "Do Not Disturb" mode
```
---
## ๐จ INDICATOR SETTINGS GUIDE
### **Color Customization (Optimized for Dark Charts)**
```
DEFAULT COLORS:
โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ
5min ORB: Bright Blue (#2196F3) - 3px wide
15min ORB: Cyan (#00BCD4) - 2px wide
30min ORB: Purple (#9C27B0) - 2px wide
Upside Targets: Green (#4CAF50) - 1px dashed
Downside Targets: Red (#F44336) - 1px dashed
VWAP: Gold (#FFC107) - 2px solid
โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ
WHY THESE COLORS?
โข Blue family (5m/15m) = short-term, high-frequency
โข Purple (30m) = primary, institutional level
โข Green/Red = universal up/down
โข Gold VWAP = fair value anchor (stands out)
```
### **Settings by Trading Style**
**SCALPER (5-15 min holds):**
```
Number of Targets: 5
Target % of 30min Range: 30-40%
Label Size: Tiny
Chart Timeframe: 1-minute
```
**DAY TRADER (30-90 min holds):**
```
Number of Targets: 3
Target % of 30min Range: 50%
Label Size: Small
Chart Timeframe: 5-minute
```
**SWING TRADER (2-4 hour holds):**
```
Number of Targets: 2-3
Target % of 30min Range: 75-100%
Label Size: Normal
Chart Timeframe: 15-minute
```
---
## ๐ TIMEFRAME SELECTION GUIDE
| Your Timeframe | What You See | Best For |
|---------------|--------------|----------|
| **1-minute** | Every tick, high noise | Scalping, precision entries |
| **5-minute** | Balanced clarity | Day trading (RECOMMENDED) |
| **15-minute** | Clean structure | Swing positions |
| **30-minute** | Too compressed | Not recommended (can't see ORB form) |
**๐ก PRO TIP:**
- **Primary chart: 5-minute** (for entries and monitoring)
- **Secondary chart: 1-minute** (for precise timing)
- **Never go above 15-minute** (ORBs won't form properly)
---
## ๐ง READING THE 3-ORB STRUCTURE
### **Bullish Alignment Patterns**
```
PATTERN 1: "Staircase Expansion"
5min: โโโโ (tight, 60 pts)
15min: โโโโโโ (wider, 90 pts)
30min: โโโโโโโโ (widest, 120 pts)
โ Bullish expansion, expect upside breakout
PATTERN 2: "Nested Compression"
5min: โโ (30 pts)
15min: โโโ (35 pts)
30min: โโโโ (40 pts)
โ All tight, explosive breakout likely
PATTERN 3: "Early Commitment"
5min: โโโโโโ (100 pts, already broken up)
15min: โโโโโ (80 pts, holding)
30min: โโโโโ (110 pts, about to break)
โ 5min led the way, 30min confirmation coming
```
### **Bearish Alignment Patterns**
```
PATTERN 1: "Waterfall Setup"
5min: โโโโ (50 pts, broke down)
15min: โโโโโ (70 pts, broke down)
30min: โโโโโโ (90 pts, about to break)
โ Sequential breakdown, strong bearish momentum
PATTERN 2: "Failed Highs"
5min: โโโโโโ (upper wick rejections)
15min: โโโโโโ (couldn't break)
30min: โโโโโโโ (topped out)
โ All 3 rejecting highs, bearish reversal likely
```
### **Neutral/Chop Patterns (AVOID TRADING)**
```
PATTERN 1: "Wide Divergence"
5min: โโ (30 pts)
15min: โโโโโโโ (120 pts)
30min: โโโโโโโโโโโ (200 pts)
โ No consensus, unpredictable, skip
PATTERN 2: "Whipsaw City"
โข Price breaking 5min up, then down, then up again
โข 15min and 30min not aligned
โข VWAP getting crossed every 5 minutes
โ Chop day, step aside, wait for clarity
```
---
## ๐ INTEGRATION WITH YM ULTIMATE SNIPER v8.1
**The 2-System Confluence Method:**
```
โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ
โ STEP 1: SNIPER ORB โ Defines "Zones That Matter" โ
โ โข 30min ORB = primary institutional range โ
โ โข VWAP = fair value anchor โ
โ โข Targets = profit zones โ
โ โข 5min/15min = early warning signals โ
โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ
โ
โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ
โ STEP 2: YM ULTIMATE SNIPER โ Triggers precise entry โ
โ โข Wait for GOD MODE signal AT 30min ORB boundary โ
โ โข 6-gate filter: Score โฅ9, fat body โฅ70%, delta โฅ70% โ
โ โข Candle Dominance Index (CDI) โฅ7 โ
โ โข Intrabar pressure consistent throughout formation โ
โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ
โ
โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ
โ STEP 3: EXECUTE TRADE โ
โ โข ORB breakout + GOD MODE = MAXIMUM PROBABILITY โ
โ โข Enter ONLY when BOTH systems align โ
โ โข This is TRUE "sniper" trading (2-5 trades/day max) โ
โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ
```
**Confluence Scoring for Combined System:**
```
SNIPER ORB Criteria:
โก 30min ORB complete (10:00 AM+) +2 points
โก All 3 ORBs broken in same direction +2 points
โก VWAP alignment (below=bull, above=bear) +1 point
โก Volume spike on breakout candle +1 point
โก Tight 3-ORB compression (<100pt divergence) +1 point
YM ULTIMATE SNIPER Criteria:
โก GOD MODE signal at ORB boundary +3 points
โก Score โฅ9.0 (tier classification) +1 point
โก Candle Dominance Index (CDI) โฅ8 +1 point
TOTAL POSSIBLE: 12 points
TRADE EXECUTION RULES:
โข 10-12 points = MAX SIZE (this is the holy grail setup)
โข 8-9 points = FULL SIZE (high probability)
โข 6-7 points = HALF SIZE (moderate probability)
โข <6 points = NO TRADE (wait for better alignment)
```
---
## ๐ก COMMON MISTAKES & FIXES
```
โ MISTAKE: Trading before 30min ORB completes
โ FIX: Wait until 10:00 AM (NY) or 3:30 AM (London), NO EXCEPTIONS
โ MISTAKE: Ignoring 5min and 15min ORBs (only watching 30min)
โ FIX: Use all 3 for confluence - they're your early warning system
โ MISTAKE: Chasing breakouts 100+ points beyond 30min ORB
โ FIX: Wait for pullback to VWAP or 30min boundary for re-entry
โ MISTAKE: Not adjusting target % for market conditions
โ FIX: Volatile day (ORB >200pts)? Use 75-100% targets
Calm day (ORB <80pts)? Use 30-40% targets
โ MISTAKE: Trading when all 3 ORBs are wildly different sizes
โ FIX: Skip the day if 5m/15m/30m diverge by >100pts - no consensus
โ MISTAKE: Forgetting VWAP position
โ FIX: VWAP MUST confirm bias:
โข Long: price > VWAP
โข Short: price < VWAP
โข If VWAP contradicts, skip the trade
โ MISTAKE: Not respecting the 3-strike rule
โ FIX: 3 losses = DONE for the session, no rationalization
โ MISTAKE: Trading during lunch (12:00-1:00 PM ET)
โ FIX: Volume dies, ORBs lose relevance, false signals increase
```
---
## ๐ ALERT SETUP (ESSENTIAL)
**TradingView Alerts You MUST Set:**
```
ALERT 1: "30min ORB Complete"
โข Type: Time-based
โข Trigger: 10:00 AM ET (NY) or 3:30 AM ET (London)
โข Message: "๐ฏ 30min ORB complete - targets now active"
ALERT 2: "30min ORB High Breakout"
โข Type: Crossing Up
โข Value 1: Close
โข Value 2: 30min ORB High (purple line)
โข Message: "๐ 30m ORB HIGH broken - check for long setup"
ALERT 3: "30min ORB Low Breakdown"
โข Type: Crossing Down
โข Value 1: Close
โข Value 2: 30min ORB Low (purple line)
โข Message: "๐ 30m ORB LOW broken - check for short setup"
ALERT 4: "VWAP Cross"
โข Type: Crossing
โข Value 1: Close
โข Value 2: VWAP
โข Message: "โก VWAP crossed - check institutional bias shift"
ALERT 5: "Target 1 Hit"
โข Type: Crossing
โข Value 1: High (for longs) or Low (for shorts)
โข Value 2: First target line
โข Message: "๐ฏ Target 1 hit - take 50% off, move stop to BE"
```
---
## ๐ฑ MOBILE TRADING WORKFLOW
**TradingView Mobile App Setup:**
```
1. SAVE LAYOUT
โข Chart: 5-minute timeframe
โข SNIPER ORB indicator loaded
โข YM Ultimate SNIPER v8.1 loaded (if using)
โข Save as "SNIPER ORB - YM"
2. ENABLE NOTIFICATIONS
โข Settings โ Notifications โ Push Alerts: ON
โข All 5 alerts above configured
3. QUICK ACCESS
โข Add YM futures to Watchlist: "MYM" or "YM1!"
โข Pin SNIPER ORB layout to favorites
4. EXECUTION READY
โข Broker app (TastyTrade, NinjaTrader, etc.) logged in
โข Preset bracket orders:
- Entry: market order
- Stop: 30m ORB opposite boundary
- Targets: 3 levels (50%, 30%, 20% of position)
5. BATTERY & CONNECTIVITY
โข Phone charged 100% before session
โข Stable WiFi or LTE connection
โข Backup power bank available
```
---
## ๐ DAILY PERFORMANCE JOURNAL
**After Each Trading Session (MANDATORY):**
```
โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ
DATE: __________ SESSION: โก London โก New York
โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ
ORB DATA:
โข 5min ORB Range: ______ points
โข 15min ORB Range: ______ points
โข 30min ORB Range: ______ points
โข Alignment: โก Tight โก Moderate โก Wide (skip if wide)
VWAP BEHAVIOR:
โข Opening position: โก Above price โก Below price โก Mixed
โข Did VWAP act as support/resistance? โก Yes โก No
TRADES TAKEN:
Total Setups Identified: _____
Trades Executed: _____
Win/Loss Record: _____ W / _____ L
Win Rate: _____%
Gross P&L: $_______
Net P&L (after commissions): $_______
BEST TRADE:
โข Setup: ____________________ (which of the 5 setups?)
โข Entry Price: ______ Exit Price: ______
โข Profit: $_______
โข What went RIGHT: _________________________________
_________________________________________________
WORST TRADE:
โข Setup: ____________________
โข Entry Price: ______ Exit Price: ______
โข Loss: $_______
โข What went WRONG: _________________________________
_________________________________________________
โข Lesson Learned: ___________________________________
3-STRIKE RULE STATUS:
โก No losses (great day)
โก 1 loss (still in game)
โก 2 losses (caution, half size)
โก 3 losses (stopped for day, as required)
TOMORROW'S ADJUSTMENTS:
โก _________________________________________________
โก _________________________________________________
โก _________________________________________________
EMOTIONAL STATE TODAY:
โก Calm & focused (optimal)
โก Anxious/rushed (need to work on patience)
โก Overconfident (dial back position size)
โก Fearful (review winning trades to build confidence)
โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ
```
---
## ๐ YOUR FIRST LIVE TRADE WALKTHROUGH
**Step-by-Step for New York Session (Most Common):**
```
โฐ 9:15 AM ET - PREPARATION
โก Load SNIPER ORB on YM 5-minute chart
โก Select "New York" session in indicator settings
โก Verify VWAP is showing (gold line)
โก Check economic calendar (any big news at 9:30?)
โก Prepare mentally: "I will wait for 30min ORB to complete"
โฐ 9:30 AM ET - SESSION OPENS
โก Watch 3 ORBs begin forming:
โข Blue lines (5min) will lock in at 9:35 AM
โข Cyan lines (15min) will lock in at 9:45 AM
โข Purple lines (30min) will lock in at 10:00 AM
โก Observe VWAP anchoring at 9:30 AM candle
โก DO NOT TRADE YET - just observe
โฐ 9:35 AM - 5MIN ORB COMPLETE
โก Note 5min high/low (blue lines locked)
โก Check info table: "5m Range = XX points"
โก If 5min ORB breaks early, note direction but DON'T ENTER
โฐ 9:45 AM - 15MIN ORB COMPLETE
โก Note 15min high/low (cyan lines locked)
โก Compare to 5min ORB: Aligned? Expanding?
โก Still waiting... patience pays
โฐ 10:00 AM - 30MIN ORB COMPLETE (TARGETS APPEAR!)
โก Purple lines locked (30m high/low)
โก Green/red dashed target lines appear automatically
โก Info table shows "Status: โ Complete"
โก NOW you can trade breakouts
โฐ 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM - TRADING WINDOW
โก Wait for price to break purple line (30m ORB high or low)
โก Confirm:
1. All 3 ORBs broken in same direction?
2. VWAP confirming (below=bullish, above=bearish)?
3. Volume spike visible?
4. YM SNIPER GOD MODE signal? (if using)
โก If all YES โ ENTER TRADE:
โข Market order at breakout close
โข Stop at 30m ORB opposite boundary
โข Targets at green/red dashed lines
โฐ TARGET MANAGEMENT
โก Price hits first target (1x) โ Take 50% off, move stop to BE
โก Price hits second target (2x) โ Take 30% off, trail stop
โก Price hits third target (3x) โ Take 15% off, let 5% run
โฐ 12:00 PM - LUNCH (AVOID TRADING)
โก Volume dies down
โก ORBs become less relevant
โก Take a break, review morning trades
โฐ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM - AFTERNOON SESSION
โก ORBs still valid but less reliable
โก Consider waiting for Power Hour (3:00-4:00 PM)
โฐ 5:00 PM - SESSION END
โก All ORB lines disappear automatically
โก VWAP disappears automatically
โก Chart cleans itself - ready for tomorrow
โก Fill out daily journal
```
---
## ๐ WINNING MINDSET AFFIRMATIONS
Read these BEFORE each trading session:
```
"I trade ORBs, not chaos. Structure gives me edge."
"3 high-quality trades beat 20 mediocre ones."
"The 30min ORB is my anchor. I wait for it. Every. Single. Time."
"When all 3 ORBs align, institutions are unified. I follow."
"VWAP is my institutional compass. I respect its guidance."
"3 strikes and I'm out. Discipline > Ego."
"I am a SNIPER, not a machine gunner. Precision wins."
"My edge is patience. Let the ORBs complete."
"I don't predict. I react to proven structure."
"One perfect setup is worth waiting all morning."
```
---
## ๐ TROUBLESHOOTING
**"ORB lines not showing on chart!"**
โ Check timeframe: Must be 1min-30min (not daily/weekly)
โ Verify session time: Must be during London (3AM-9:30AM) or NY (9:30AM-5PM)
โ Check indicator status: Should say "โณ Forming" or "โ Complete" in table
**"Targets not appearing!"**
โ 30min ORB must be complete (10:00 AM NY / 3:30 AM London)
โ Check "Number of Targets" setting (must be โฅ1)
โ Verify "Target % of 30min Range" is set (default 50%)
**"VWAP disappeared!"**
โ Normal behavior: VWAP auto-deletes at session end (5PM NY / 9:30AM London)
โ Toggle "Show Anchored VWAP" OFF then ON to reset
โ Check if you're viewing chart outside session hours
**"All 3 ORBs look the same!"**
โ This is actually GOOD - means tight alignment (high-probability setup)
โ If they're diverging wildly (>100pts difference), that's a skip signal
**"Info table blocking my view!"**
โ Info table is in top-right corner by default
โ Drag it to a different position (TradingView allows moving)
โ Or minimize it by clicking the small arrow
**"Colors are hard to see on my chart!"**
โ Go to indicator settings:
โข "5min ORB", "15min ORB", "30min ORB" color pickers
โข "Upside Targets", "Downside Targets" color pickers
โข Recommended: Use contrasting colors vs your chart background
---
## ๐ ADVANCED INTEGRATION TECHNIQUES
### **Combining with Market Profile**
```
โข Use Volume Profile to identify Value Area High (VAH) and Low (VAL)
โข If 30min ORB aligns with VAH/VAL โ extra confluence
โข POC (Point of Control) acts similar to VWAP
```
### **Combining with Cumulative Delta**
```
โข Check if delta is positive on 30min ORB high break (bullish confirmation)
โข Negative delta on low break confirms bearish institutional flow
โข Your YM SNIPER already tracks this - use together!
```
### **Combining with Options Flow**
```
โข Large call buying near 30min ORB high? Institutions positioning for breakout
โข Large put buying near 30min ORB low? Smart money hedging/shorting
โข Tools: Unusual Whales, Cheddar Flow, OptionStrat
```
---
## ๐ฏ FINAL PRE-LIVE CHECKLIST
**DO NOT GO LIVE UNTIL ALL CHECKED:**
```
โก Practiced on TradingView Replay for 2+ weeks
โก Can identify all 5 setups by pattern recognition
โก Understand why targets come from 30min ORB only
โก Know difference between 5min/15min/30min roles
โก Risk management rules memorized (position sizing, 3-strike)
โก YM Ultimate SNIPER v8.1 loaded (optional but recommended)
โก All 5 TradingView alerts configured
โก Broker platform tested with demo account
โก Stop/target orders can be placed in <10 seconds
โก Daily journal template prepared
โก Emotional state: calm, patient, focused
โก Account size: Minimum $10,000 recommended
โก Understand auto-disappear behavior (ORBs delete at session end)
โก Know NOT to trade before 30min ORB complete
โก Comfortable with looking at chart and seeing 6+ lines (3 ORBs + targets)
IF ALL CHECKED โ YOU'RE READY TO SNIPE! ๐ฏ
IF ANY UNCHECKED โ KEEP PRACTICING, DON'T RUSH
```
---
## ๐ THE CORE PRINCIPLE
```
โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ
โ โ
โ "The ORB doesn't predict the market. โ
โ The ORB reveals where institutions are positioned. โ
โ โ
โ When you see all 3 ORBs align and break, โ
โ you're not guessing directionโ โ
โ you're following the billion-dollar order flow." โ
โ โ
โ THAT'S YOUR EDGE. โ
โ โ
โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ
```
**๐ฏ Good luck, stay patient, and happy sniping! ๐ฏ**
โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ
END OF SNIPER ORB TRADING CHEAT SHEET v1.0
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