Trend Focus Forex Trading Strategy

Because there are so many different tactics accessible, forex trading can often be overwhelming. But the infamous erroneous signals that are common to trend trading systems are reduced with the Trend Focus Forex trading method. The combination of moving averages, important support, and resistance levels in this method to ensure profitable trades will be discussed in this article.

Strategy Overview

Platform: MetaTrader 4

Currency Pairs: Any

Timeframe: M15 and higher

Trading Time: Any

Risk Management: Limit risk to 2-5% of your deposit per trade.

Key Indicators Used

1. Pivot Points Levels: Marks important support and resistance levels.
2. Round Numbers: These act as psychological price levels that often become barriers in trading.
3. Supply and Demand Zones: Identify areas of buying and selling pressure.
4. Fractals: Helps to spot potential reversal points.
5. Moving Averages: Uses 50 and 34 periods, close settings.
6. Fan of Moving Averages: Provides a broader view of the trend.
7. Woodie CCI: Confirms trend strength and momentum.

Installation of Indicators and Template

1. Unpack the archive containing templates and indicators.
2. Transfer the indicators to the MQL4/Indicators folder.
3. Move the templates into the templates folder.
4. Restart the MetaTrader 4 terminal to ensure changes take effect.
5. Open the chart of the desired currency pair and apply the “Trend Focus” template.

Trading Signals

For a BUY Position:

• The price should rebound from the support zone.
• Ensure the price closes above the moving average fan.
• Both the 34 and 50-period moving averages should turn green.
• The Woodie CCI should be above zero with a green square on the histogram.

For a SELL Position:

• The price should be rejected from the resistance zone.
• Check that the price closes below the fan of moving averages.
• Both the 34 and 50-period moving averages should turn red.
• The Woodie CCI should be below zero with a red square on the histogram.

Managing Trades

Stop Loss and Take Profit:

• Stop Loss: Set above or below the resistance or support zone relative to the last local high or low.
• Take Profit: Position near the next Pivot level or before the next major support or resistance zone.