This trend-following strategy is built around the 200 EMA and two SMAs (5 and 8), combined with a simplified version of the Williams Alligator indicator. You need alignment across 3m, 15m, and 1hr charts—all above the 200 EMA for longs, or below for shorts. Then you're looking for a clean pullback between the 5SMA and 8SMA without wicks extending beyond the 8, which signals a controlled retracement.

The trigger comes from a candle closing back across the 5SMA in the direction of the trend. This model avoids red folder news and sets strict entry quality standards to reduce noise and false signals. Trades target 3R, with breakeven at 2R, and rely heavily on precision and patience. It’s ideal for high-speed environments like NY or London sessions, where conditions move fast but remain structured.