Gann's 1×1 angle moves 1 unit of price per 1 unit of time. The backbone of his trend analysis. Price above the rising 1×1 is bullish; breaks of the 1×1 signal trend reversal. Use the angle as dynamic trend support.
Indicators Used
EMA 50Swing High/Low
Rules
📈 Long Above 1×1
- Identify significant swing low as anchor point
- Draw 1×1 Gann angle from low at 45° (in proportional scaling)
- Price must be trading above the rising 1×1 angle
- Wait for pullback. Price touches the 1×1 angle line
- Bullish reversal candle at the angle confirms
- Enter long on close above 1×1
- Stop: 1 ATR below the angle at current bar
- Target: next 2×1 angle resistance above, or prior swing high
🚫 Invalidation
- Price closes below 1×1 angle on daily. Trend likely broken
- Close below matters: wicks through are acceptable, closes are not
- If 1×1 breaks, watch for the 2×1 (half as steep) as next support
1×1 = 45°
Primary
Log scale
Preferred
💡 Pro Tip
The 1×1 angle's effectiveness depends on chart scaling. Different scaling (log vs linear, different tick sizes) produces different angles. Use consistent log scaling for angle analysis, as Gann originally did, for reproducible levels across markets.