324# PTL Timing and Trend Filter Strategy for MT5
Dimitri 2026
PTL Trend Fillter Stratey is designed for volatile markets and is intended for use on MetaTrader 5.
The system combines two indicators:
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PTL Timing Indicator, plotted directly on the price chart.
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Trend Filter Indicator, displayed in a separate window below the chart.
The Trend Filter determines the overall market direction.
The PTL Timing Indicator identifies the precise entry point.
Trades are taken only in the direction of the prevailing trend.
Recommended instruments include XAUUSD, NASDAQ, US500, GBPJPY, EURJPY, and other highly volatile markets.
The recommended timeframe is M5 or higher.
M5 offers more trading opportunities.
M15 provides stronger confirmation.
H1 generates fewer but more reliable signals.
Trend Identification
A bullish trend is present when the lower Trend Filter is green.
Only Buy trades are allowed.
A bearish trend is present when the lower Trend Filter is orange.
Only Sell trades are allowed.
When the indicator changes color, wait for a valid PTL Timing signal in the same direction.
There are two setup:
The aggressive setup uses a faster timing model, generating earlier entries and more signals.
The moderate setup uses a slower timing model, generating later entries and fewer but more selective signals.
Buy Rules
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The Trend Filter turns green.
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The PTL Timing Indicator generates a blue Buy signal.
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Enter a Buy position at the close of the signal candle.
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Place the Stop Loss below the most recent swing low.
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Take Profit at a minimum Risk Reward ratio of 1:1.2 , or trail the position using the blue PTL support line.
Sell Rules
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The Trend Filter turns orange.
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The PTL Timing Indicator generates a red Sell signal.
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Enter a Sell position at the close of the signal candle.
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Place the Stop Loss above the most recent swing high.
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Take Profit at a minimum Risk Reward ratio of 1:1.2, or trail the position using the red PTL resistance line.
Market Conditions to Avoid
Avoid trading when:
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The Trend Filter is flat and lacks direction.
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Price is consolidating in a narrow range.
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High impact economic news is imminent.
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PTL Timing signals alternate frequently.
Practical Buy Example
The Trend Filter turns green.
A blue PTL Timing signal appears.
Price closes above the blue support line.
A Buy position is opened.
The Stop Loss is placed below the latest swing low.
Partial profits are taken at 1R.
The remaining position is trailed until the Trend Filter turns orange.
Practical Sell Example
The Trend Filter turns orange.
A red PTL Timing signal appears.
Price closes below the red resistance line.
A Sell position is opened.
The Stop Loss is placed above the latest swing high.
Partial profits are taken at 1R.
The remaining position is trailed until the Trend Filter turns green.
Risk Management
Risk per trade should not exceed 0.5 percent to 1 percent of account equity.
Experienced traders may choose to risk up to 2 percent.
Trading should stop for the day after two consecutive losing trades or a total daily drawdown of 3 percent.
Conclusion
This strategy combines trend following with precise entry timing.
The Trend Filter identifies the dominant market direction.
The PTL Timing Indicator provides accurate entry and exit signals.
The aggressive setup offers earlier entries and greater profit potential.
The moderate setup provides additional confirmation and higher probability trades.
324# JMO Pivot Scalping System
Pivot Levels Scalping
Submit by Alexander 21/04/2013
This stategy is based on the price action. JMO is setting very fast.
Time Frame 15 min.
Currency pairs majors.
Pivot Levels Scalping Metatrader indicators:
LC-Pivot,
Jmo V.5 (3). overbought >85; oversold<15.
Sell
wait that the price touches the pivot levels
wait that jmo is in overbought zone >85 level.
Buy
wait that the price touches the pivot levels
wait that jmo is in oversol zone <15 level .
Exit position
1) On the next pivot levels.
2) Profit Target 7 pips AUD/USD, 8 pips, EUR/USD, GBP /USD 10 pips, USD/CHF 8 pips. (recommended because the profitability is higher).
Stop loss Ratio 0.8 Profit Target.
In the pictures below JMO Pivot Scalping System in action.
JMO Pivot Scalping System
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Also good for trading Binary Options High/Low. Expiring Time 30 Min.








