Trading System
Complete STS playbooks and execution frameworks. Step-by-step setups with real NQ futures examples, entry rules, and scale-out plans.
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STS Playbook: The VAH Rejection Short
When price rallies into the Value Area High and institutions defend the level, the rejection short offers 3:1 to 6:1 R:R. Here's the complete playbook — setup, confirmation, entry, and the exact mistakes that turn winners into losers.
STS Playbook: The POC Bounce Long
The most common setup in the Sage Trading System — and often the cleanest. When price pulls back to the Point of Control and institutions defend their positions, the bounce that follows is where 3:1 to 6:1 R:R lives. Here's the complete playbook.
The 1-3 Candle Rule: Why Late Entries Destroy Your Edge
You saw the setup. QPulse crossed zero at a VP level. Flow Pro confirmed. But you hesitated — and now you're four candles late. Here's exactly how much that hesitation cost you, and why 'almost on time' is the same as 'too late.'
Introducing STS: 3 Indicators, 2 Timeframes, 1 Principle
Most traders use 10+ indicators and still can't make a decision. The Sage Trading System uses three — each with a clear job. Here's the complete framework I trade every single day.
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