📖 AL BROOKS PRICE ACTION · STRATEGY TEMPLATE

Always-In
Trade

The always-in concept: the market is always either always-in-long or always-in-short. When it flips, you reverse your position.

Al Brooks5m–1H2:1 R:RMedium Risk

Rules & Configuration

The full rule set, required indicators, suggested configuration, execution flow, and performance parameters for the Always-In Trade setup.

The always-in concept: the market is always either always-in-long or always-in-short. When it flips, you reverse your position.

EMA 20Signal BarsTrend Lines
📈 Always-In Long
  • Strong bullish trend bar closing on its high
  • Followed by bullish follow-through bar
  • Price above the 20 EMA
  • Market is "always-in-long" until a reversal signal
  • Reversal signal = strong bear close below EMA 20
📉 Always-In Short
  • Strong bearish trend bar closing on its low
  • Bearish follow-through confirms
  • Price below 20 EMA
  • Always-in-short until bull reversal
💡 Pro Tip

In a trading range, the always-in direction is whichever direction has the stronger most recent breakout attempt, even if it fails.

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