YM Ultimate SNIPER

hace 21 horas

# YM Ultimate SNIPER - Documentation & Trading Guide

## 🎯 Unified GRA + DeepFlow | YM-Optimized for Low Volatility
**TARGET: 3-7 High-Confluence Trades per Day**

> **Philosophy:** *YM's lower volatility is not a weakness—it's our edge. Predictability + precision = consistent profits.*

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## ⚡ QUICK REFERENCE CARD

```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ YM ULTIMATE SNIPER - QUICK REFERENCE │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ 💰 YM BASICS: │
│ ═════════════ │
│ • 1 tick = 1 point = $5/contract │
│ • Typical daily range: 150-400 points │
│ • 30-40% less volatile than NQ │
│ • More institutional, less retail noise │
│ │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ 🎯 TIER THRESHOLDS (YM-OPTIMIZED): │
│ ══════════════════════════════════ │
│ S-TIER: 50+ pts = $250+/contract → HOLD (Institutional sweep) │
│ A-TIER: 25-49 pts = $125-245/contract → SWING (Strong momentum) │
│ B-TIER: 12-24 pts = $60-120/contract → SCALP (Quick grab) │
│ │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ ⏰ SESSION WINDOWS: │
│ ═══════════════════ │
│ LDN → 3:00-5:00 AM ET (European flow) │
│ NY → 9:30-11:30 AM ET (US opening drive) │
│ PWR → 3:00-4:00 PM ET (End-of-day rebalancing) │
│ │
│ Expected Trades: 1-2 LDN | 2-3 NY | 1-2 PWR = 4-7 total │
│ │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ 📊 CONFLUENCE SCORING (MAX 10 POINTS): │
│ ═══════════════════════════════════════ │
│ Tier Signal: S=3, A=2, B=1 points │
│ In Active Zone: +2 points │
│ POC Aligned: +1 point (POC at body extreme) │
│ Imbalance Support:+1 point (supporting IMB nearby) │
│ Strong Volume: +1 point (2x+ average) │
│ Strong Delta: +1 point (70%+ dominance) │
│ CVD Momentum: +1 point (CVD trending with signal) │
│ │
│ MINIMUM SCORE: 5/10 to show signal (adjustable) │
│ IDEAL SCORE: 7+/10 for highest probability │
│ │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ 🚨 SIGNAL TYPES: │
│ ═════════════════ │
│ S🎯 / A🎯 / B🎯 → GRA Tier Signals (Full confluence) │
│ Z🎯 → Zone Entry (At DFZ zone + delta + volume) │
│ SP → Single Print (Institutional impulse) │
│ │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ ✓ ENTRY CHECKLIST: │
│ ═══════════════════ │
│ □ Signal appears (check Score ≥5) │
│ □ Session active (LDN!/NY!/PWR!) │
│ □ Table: Vol GREEN, Delta colored, Body GREEN │
│ □ CVD arrow (▲/▼) matches direction │
│ □ Note stop/target lines on chart │
│ □ Check Zone status (bonus if IN ZONE) │
│ □ Execute at signal candle close │
│ │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ 🎯 POSITION SIZING BY TIER: │
│ ═══════════════════════════ │
│ S-TIER (50+ pts): Full size, hold 2-5 min, target 2.5:1 R:R │
│ A-TIER (25-49): 75% size, hold 1-3 min, target 2.0:1 R:R │
│ B-TIER (12-24): 50% size, hold 30-90 sec, target 1.5:1 R:R │
│ │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ ⛔ DO NOT TRADE WHEN: │
│ ════════════════════ │
│ ✗ Session shows "---" │
│ ✗ Score < 5/10 │
│ ✗ Vol shows RED (<1.8x) │
│ ✗ Delta < 62% │
│ ✗ Multiple conflicting signals │
│ ✗ Just before major news (FOMC, NFP, etc.) │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```

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## 📋 WHY YM? LEVERAGING LOW VOLATILITY

### The YM Advantage

Most traders avoid YM because "it doesn't move enough." This is precisely why it's perfect for precision scalping:

| Factor | NQ | YM | Advantage |
|--------|----|----|-----------|
| **Daily Range** | 300-600 pts | 150-400 pts | More predictable moves |
| **Tick Value** | $5/tick (4 ticks/pt) | $5/tick (1 tick/pt) | Simpler math |
| **Retail Noise** | High | Low | Cleaner signals |
| **Whipsaws** | Frequent | Rare | Fewer fakeouts |
| **Trend Persistence** | Short | Long | Easier holds |
| **Fill Quality** | Variable | Consistent | Better execution |

### Why 3-7 Trades is the Sweet Spot

```
YM SESSION BREAKDOWN:
════════════════════

LONDON (3-5 AM ET): 1-2 trades
├── Why: European institutions positioning for US open
├── Character: Slow build-up, clean trends
└── Best signals: Zone entries + A/B tier

NY OPEN (9:30-11:30 AM ET): 2-3 trades
├── Why: Highest volume, most institutional activity
├── Character: Initial balance formation, breakouts
└── Best signals: S/A tier, zone confluence

POWER HOUR (3-4 PM ET): 1-2 trades
├── Why: End-of-day rebalancing, MOC orders
├── Character: Mean reversion or trend acceleration
└── Best signals: Zone entries, B tier quick scalps

TOTAL: 4-7 high-quality setups per day
```

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## 🔧 YM-SPECIFIC OPTIMIZATIONS

This unified indicator has been specifically tuned for YM's characteristics:

### Tier Thresholds

| Tier | NQ (Original) | YM (Optimized) | Rationale |
|------|---------------|----------------|-----------|
| S-Tier | 100 pts | **50 pts** | YM's daily range is ~50% of NQ |
| A-Tier | 50 pts | **25 pts** | Proportional scaling |
| B-Tier | 20 pts | **12 pts** | Still 5%+ of typical daily range |

### Filter Adjustments

| Filter | NQ Value | YM Value | Why |
|--------|----------|----------|-----|
| Volume Ratio | 1.5x | **1.8x** | Higher bar = less retail noise |
| Delta Threshold | 60% | **62%** | Tighter for cleaner signals |
| Body Ratio | 70% | **72%** | More conviction required |
| Range Multiplier | 1.3x | **1.4x** | Bigger move = real signal |
| Gap ATR% | 30% | **25%** | Smaller gaps still significant |
| Zone Age | 50 bars | **75 bars** | Zones last longer in slow market |

### Why These Changes Work

1. **Higher Volume Bar**: YM has more institutional flow. Requiring 1.8x volume ensures we're catching real moves, not retail chop.

2. **Tighter Delta**: With less noise, we can demand clearer buyer/seller dominance before entering.

3. **Longer Zone Life**: YM trends persist longer. A zone that would be stale in NQ is still viable in YM.

4. **Smaller Gap Threshold**: YM gaps are naturally smaller. 25% of ATR in YM is significant institutional activity.

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## 📊 CONFLUENCE SCORING SYSTEM

The unified indicator uses a 10-point confluence scoring system to filter for only the highest-probability setups:

### Score Breakdown

```
CONFLUENCE SCORE CALCULATION:
═════════════════════════════

BASE POINTS (Tier):
├── S-Tier signal: +3 points
├── A-Tier signal: +2 points
└── B-Tier signal: +1 point

BONUS POINTS:
├── Inside Active Zone (DFZ): +2 points
│ └── Price within bull/bear zone = institutional level
│
├── POC Alignment: +1 point
│ └── POC at body extreme = strong conviction
│
├── Imbalance Support: +1 point
│ └── Supporting imbalance within 1 ATR
│
├── Strong Volume (2x+): +1 point
│ └── Exceptional institutional participation
│
├── Strong Delta (70%+): +1 point
│ └── Clear one-sided aggression
│
└── CVD Momentum: +1 point
└── CVD trending with signal direction

MAXIMUM POSSIBLE: 10 points
```

### Score Interpretation

| Score | Quality | Action | Expected Win Rate |
|-------|---------|--------|-------------------|
| 8-10 | 🥇 Elite | Full size, hold for target | 75-80% |
| 6-7 | 🥈 Strong | Standard size, manage actively | 65-70% |
| 5 | 🥉 Valid | Reduced size, quick scalp | 55-60% |
| <5 | ⚫ Filtered | No signal shown | N/A |

### Adjusting Minimum Score

- **Conservative (Score ≥6)**: Fewer trades, higher win rate
- **Standard (Score ≥5)**: Balanced approach, 3-7 trades/day
- **Aggressive (Score ≥4)**: More trades, requires active management

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## 📐 SIGNAL TYPES EXPLAINED

### 1. GRA Tier Signals (S🎯, A🎯, B🎯)

These are the primary signals from the merged GRA system:

```
TIER SIGNAL REQUIREMENTS:
═══════════════════════════

ALL must be TRUE:
├── ✓ Point movement meets tier threshold
├── ✓ Volume ≥ 1.8x average
├── ✓ Delta ≥ 62% (buy or sell dominance)
├── ✓ Body ≥ 72% of candle range
├── ✓ Range ≥ 1.4x average
├── ✓ Small opposite wick (<50% of body)
├── ✓ CVD confirms direction (if enabled)
├── ✓ Active session (LDN/NY/PWR)
└── ✓ Confluence Score ≥ minimum (default 5)
```

### 2. Zone Entry Signals (Z🎯)

When price enters a DeepFlow zone with confirmation:

```
ZONE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
═══════════════════════════

ALL must be TRUE:
├── ✓ Price inside fresh/tested zone (not broken)
├── ✓ Delta ≥ 62% in zone direction
├── ✓ Volume ≥ 1.5x average
└── ✓ Active session

NOTE: Z🎯 only appears when NOT already showing tier signal
(prevents duplicate signals on same candle)
```

### 3. Single Print Markers (SP)

Mark institutional impulse candles for future S/R:

```
SINGLE PRINT REQUIREMENTS:
═══════════════════════════

ALL must be TRUE:
├── ✓ Range ≥ 1.6x average
├── ✓ Body ≥ 72% of range
├── ✓ Volume ≥ 1.8x average
├── ✓ Delta ≥ 62% confirms direction
└── ✓ Active session

USE: Horizontal lines at high/low act as future S/R
```

---

## 🎯 TRADING STRATEGIES

### Strategy 1: Zone + Tier Confluence (Highest Probability)

```
THE ULTIMATE YM SETUP:
═══════════════════════

Setup:
1. Active DeepFlow zone exists (green box below for long)
2. Price pulls back INTO the zone
3. Tier signal fires INSIDE the zone (S🎯/A🎯)
4. Score shows 7+/10

Entry: Signal candle close
Stop: Below zone bottom (for longs)
Target: Based on tier (1.5-2.5:1 R:R)

Why It Works:
• Zone = institutional limit orders
• Tier signal = momentum confirmation
• Double confirmation = high probability

Expected Win Rate: 70-75%
```

### Strategy 2: Pure Tier Signal with POC Stop

```
SNIPER TIER TRADE:
══════════════════

Setup:
1. Tier signal appears (preferably A or S)
2. Score ≥ 5/10
3. Note POC level on signal candle
4. Red/green stop/target lines appear

Entry: Signal candle close
Stop: Beyond POC (shown on chart)
Target: Auto-calculated based on tier

Key: POC placement matters
• POC near candle bottom (longs) = STRONG
• POC in middle = weaker signal
• POC at extreme = possible exhaustion

Expected Win Rate: 60-65%
```

### Strategy 3: Zone Bounce (Continuation)

```
ZONE BOUNCE TRADE:
══════════════════

Setup:
1. Fresh zone created during session
2. Price leaves zone, moves in zone direction
3. Price returns to test zone (within 15 bars)
4. Z🎯 signal appears or rejection candle forms

Entry: At CE line (middle of zone)
Stop: Beyond zone edge
Target: Previous swing high/low

Why It Works:
• Zones represent unfilled orders
• First retest often finds support/resistance
• Lower volatility = cleaner bounces

Expected Win Rate: 55-60%
```

### Strategy 4: Single Print Scalp

```
SINGLE PRINT SCALP:
═══════════════════

Setup:
1. Single Print (SP) marker appears
2. Note the gold/purple lines at high/low
3. Wait for price to return to SP level
4. Look for rejection or tier signal at level

Entry: At SP line with confirmation
Stop: Beyond the SP line
Target: Quick 1:1 or to next structure

Why It Works:
• SP = price moved too fast, orders unfilled
• Price often returns to "fill" these levels
• YM's slower pace makes retests likely

Expected Win Rate: 55-60%
```

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## 📊 TABLE LEGEND

| Field | Reading | Color Meaning |
|-------|---------|---------------|
| **Pts** | Current candle points | Gold/Green/Yellow = Tiered |
| **Tier** | S/A/B/X | Tier color or white |
| **Vol** | Volume ratio | 🟢 ≥1.8x, 🔴 <1.8x |
| **Delta** | Buy/Sell % | 🟢 Buy dom, 🔴 Sell dom |
| **Body** | Body % of range | 🟢 ≥72%, 🔴 <72% |
| **CVD** | Trend direction | ▲ Bullish, ▼ Bearish |
| **Sess** | Active session | 🟡 LDN!/NY!/PWR!, ⚫ --- |
| **POC** | Point of Control | 🟡 Gold price level |
| **Zone** | Zone position | 🟢 BUY⬚, 🔴 SELL⬚, ⚫ --- |
| **Zones** | Active zone count | #B/#S format |
| **Score** | Confluence score | 🟢 7+, 🟡 5-6, ⚫ <5 |
| **IMB** | Recent imbalances | Count in last 10 bars |
| **R:R** | Risk/Reward | 🟢 On signal, ⚫ No signal |

---

## ⏰ SESSION-SPECIFIC PLAYBOOKS

### London Session (3:00-5:00 AM ET)

```
CHARACTER: Slow, methodical, trend-building
VOLUME: Medium (50-70% of NY)
BEST SETUPS: Zone entries, A/B tier with zones

PLAYBOOK:
• Enter on zone retests
• Expect 15-25 pt moves
• Don't fight early direction
• Watch for pre-NY positioning

TYPICAL TRADES: 1-2
```

### NY Open (9:30-11:30 AM ET)

```
CHARACTER: Fast, volatile, high-conviction
VOLUME: Highest of day
BEST SETUPS: S/A tier, zone confluence

PLAYBOOK:
• First 15 min: Observe Initial Balance
• 9:45-10:15: Best setups form
• S-tier signals = ride the wave
• Be aggressive on high scores

TYPICAL TRADES: 2-3
```

### Power Hour (3:00-4:00 PM ET)

```
CHARACTER: Rebalancing, MOC orders
VOLUME: Medium-high (70-80% of NY)
BEST SETUPS: B tier scalps, zone entries

PLAYBOOK:
• Watch for mean reversion setups
• Quick scalps around POC levels
• Don't hold through close
• Take profits at 1:1 R:R

TYPICAL TRADES: 1-2
```

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## 🔧 RECOMMENDED SETTINGS

### Conservative (Fewer, Better Trades)

| Setting | Value | Notes |
|---------|-------|-------|
| Min Confluence Score | 6 | Only strong setups |
| Min Volume Ratio | 2.0 | Higher bar |
| Delta Threshold | 65% | Stricter dominance |
| Max Zones | 8 | Less clutter |

### Standard (Balanced)

| Setting | Value | Notes |
|---------|-------|-------|
| Min Confluence Score | 5 | Default |
| Min Volume Ratio | 1.8 | Default |
| Delta Threshold | 62% | Default |
| Max Zones | 12 | Default |

### Aggressive (More Opportunities)

| Setting | Value | Notes |
|---------|-------|-------|
| Min Confluence Score | 4 | More signals |
| Min Volume Ratio | 1.5 | Lower bar |
| Delta Threshold | 60% | Looser |
| Max Zones | 15 | More context |

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## 🚨 ALERT SETUP

Configure these alerts in TradingView:

| Alert | Priority | Action |
|-------|----------|--------|
| 🎯 YM S-TIER LONG/SHORT | 🔴 CRITICAL | Drop everything, check immediately |
| 🎯 YM A-TIER LONG/SHORT | 🟠 HIGH | Evaluate within 15 seconds |
| 🎯 YM B-TIER LONG/SHORT | 🟡 MEDIUM | Check if available |
| 🎯 YM ZONE BUY/SELL | 🟢 STANDARD | Good context entry |
| 📦 NEW ZONE | 🔵 INFO | Mark on mental map |
| ⭐ SINGLE PRINT | 🔵 INFO | Note for future S/R |
| SESSION OPEN | ⚪ INFO | Prepare to trade |

### Alert Message Format

```
🎯 YM A-LONG | YM1! @ 42,150 | 68%B | Score: 7/10 | IN ZONE | POC: 42,125 | Stop: 42,098 | SWING
```

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## ⚠️ COMMON MISTAKES TO AVOID

| Mistake | Why It's Bad | Solution |
|---------|-------------|----------|
| Trading outside sessions | Low volume = noise | Wait for LDN/NY/PWR |
| Ignoring score | Low scores = low probability | Require ≥5/10 |
| Fighting the zone | Zones are institutional | Trade WITH zones |
| Oversizing B-tier | Quick scalps, not holds | 50% size max |
| Holding through news | Volatility spike | Exit before FOMC, NFP |
| Chasing after signal | Entry on close only | Miss it = wait for next |
| Ignoring POC position | Middle POC = indecision | Strong = extreme POC |

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## 📈 DAILY TRADE JOURNAL TEMPLATE

```
DATE: ___________
SESSION: □ LDN □ NY □ PWR

TRADE 1:
├── Time: _______
├── Signal: S🎯 / A🎯 / B🎯 / Z🎯
├── Score: ___/10
├── Entry: _______
├── Stop: _______
├── Target: _______
├── In Zone: □ Yes □ No
├── Result: +/- ___ pts ($_____)
└── Notes: _______________________

TRADE 2:
[Same format]

DAILY SUMMARY:
├── Total Trades: ___
├── Win Rate: ___%
├── Net P/L: $_____
├── Best Setup: _______
└── Improvement: _______________________
```

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## 🏆 GOLDEN RULES FOR YM

> **"YM rewards patience. Wait for the confluence—it's worth it."**

> **"Low volatility means you can size up. One good trade beats five forced trades."**

> **"Score 7+ is your edge. Anything less is gambling."**

> **"The zone + tier combo is your bread and butter. Master it."**

> **"Leave every trade with money. YM gives you time to manage."**

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## 📊 VISUAL GUIDE

```
PERFECT YM SNIPER SETUP:
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════

│ Current Price
│
┌─────────────────────────┴────────────────────────────┐
│ BEARISH ZONE (Red) │
│- - - - - - - CE Line (Entry for shorts) - - - - - - │
│ │
└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
│
══════════════════╪══════════════════ SP High (Purple)
│
┌─────────────────────┤
│█████████████████████│ ← A🎯 LONG Signal
│█████████████████████│ Score: 8/10
│ ●──────────────────│ ← POC (Gold) near bottom = STRONG
│█████████████████████│
│█████████████████████│
└─────────────────────┤
│
══════════════════╪══════════════════ SP Low (Purple)
│
┌─────────────────────────┴────────────────────────────┐
│ BULLISH ZONE (Green) │
│- - - - - - - CE Line (Entry for longs) - - - - - - -│
│██████████████████████████████████████████████████████│
└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
│
Stop Loss

CONFLUENCE CHECK:
✓ A-Tier signal (+2)
✓ At edge of bullish zone (+2)
✓ POC at bottom of candle (+1)
✓ Strong volume 2.3x (+1)
✓ Delta 72% buyers (+1)
✓ CVD bullish (+1)
TOTAL: 8/10 = ELITE SETUP

ACTION: Full size LONG at signal candle close
STOP: Below zone bottom
TARGET: 2:1 R:R (auto-calculated)
```

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## 🔧 TROUBLESHOOTING

| Issue | Cause | Fix |
|-------|-------|-----|
| No signals appearing | Score too high | Lower min score to 4-5 |
| Too many signals | Score too low | Raise min score to 6+ |
| Zones cluttering chart | Max zones high | Reduce to 8-10 |
| POC not showing | Tiered filter on | Check "POC Only Tiered" |
| Session not highlighting | Wrong timezone | Verify timezone setting |
| Alerts not firing | Not configured | Set up in TradingView alerts |

---

## 📝 PINE SCRIPT V6 TECHNICAL NOTES

This indicator uses advanced features:

- **User Defined Types (UDT)**: Clean state management for zones/imbalances
- **`request.security_lower_tf()`**: Intrabar volume analysis
- **Dynamic Array Management**: Efficient memory for drawings
- **Confluence Scoring Engine**: Multi-factor signal qualification
- **Auto Stop/Target**: Dynamic risk management calculation

**Minimum TradingView Plan:** Pro (for intrabar data access)

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*© Alexandro Disla - YM Ultimate SNIPER*
*Pine Script v6 | TradingView*
*Unified GRA v5 + DeepFlow Zones | YM-Optimized*

hace 21 horas

Notas de prensa

Better POC placement

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new fix

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no poc