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2-1-2 Reversal

This indicator identifies all 2-1-2 price action patterns on any chart or time frame — both reversals and continuations — based on Rob Smith’s The Strat trading system.
🟢 Bullish 2-1-2:
Detected when a directional candle (2D or 2U), followed by an inside bar (1), is followed by a break to the upside (2U).
🔴 Bearish 2-1-2:
Detected when a directional candle (2U or 2D), followed by an inside bar (1), is followed by a break to the downside (2D).
✅ Key Features:
Works on any time frame (1m to Monthly)
No filters — shows every valid 2-1-2 setup
Detects both reversal and continuation patterns
🔔 Built-in alert conditions for Bullish and Bearish setups
🔍 Great for strat traders who want to catch all opportunities, not just hand-picked ones
🧠 Use Case Tips:
Combine with higher time frame trend or broadening formations for confirmation
Works well with sectors (SPY, QQQ, XLE) and ETFs for strat alignment
Add volume, EMA, or other custom confluences for advanced filtering
🟢 Bullish 2-1-2:
Detected when a directional candle (2D or 2U), followed by an inside bar (1), is followed by a break to the upside (2U).
🔴 Bearish 2-1-2:
Detected when a directional candle (2U or 2D), followed by an inside bar (1), is followed by a break to the downside (2D).
✅ Key Features:
Works on any time frame (1m to Monthly)
No filters — shows every valid 2-1-2 setup
Detects both reversal and continuation patterns
🔔 Built-in alert conditions for Bullish and Bearish setups
🔍 Great for strat traders who want to catch all opportunities, not just hand-picked ones
🧠 Use Case Tips:
Combine with higher time frame trend or broadening formations for confirmation
Works well with sectors (SPY, QQQ, XLE) and ETFs for strat alignment
Add volume, EMA, or other custom confluences for advanced filtering
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Protected script
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Disclaimer
The information and publications are not meant to be, and do not constitute, financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice or recommendations supplied or endorsed by TradingView. Read more in the Terms of Use.