PriceAction AI — Trading Guide

⚡ Scalp

📈 Day Trade

🌊 Swing

2–15

Mins per trade

1:1.5+

Min R:R ratio

30 min

Best window

15m

Execute on

Step 1 — Upload These 3 Timeframes

SLOT 1 — PRIMARY

1 Minute Chart

The Boss — Sets Bias

Shows the immediate micro-trend. AI won't trade against this direction. Must show clear momentum.

Micro Trend

SLOT 2 — CONTEXT

5 Minute Chart

The Manager — Confirms Zone

Identifies the order block or FVG where price is reacting. Confirms the scalp setup is valid.

Key Level

SLOT 3 — ENTRY

15m

15 Minute Chart

The Worker — Pulls the Trigger

Place your entry, stop loss, and take profit here. This is the chart you execute the trade on.

Execute Trade Here

Step 2 — Only Trade These Hours (EST)

⭐ Best Scalp Window

9:30 – 10:00am

Eastern Time (EST)

First 30 minutes of NY open. Maximum volume, fastest moves, tightest spreads. This is when scalping works best — price moves fast and predictably off key levels.

🚫 Avoid These Times

11:30am – 2:00pm

Eastern Time (EST)

Midday chop. Price moves randomly with no direction. Scalping during this window is a losing battle — you'll get chopped out repeatedly.

Step 3 — Scalp Profitability Tips

✅ Do This

Only scalp during the first 30 min of NY open (9:30–10am)

Wait for a clear displacement candle before entering

Use tight SL — no more than 5–8 ticks on ES/NQ

Take profit at the nearest liquidity level

Max 3 scalp trades per session — stop after 2 losses

Trade ES (MES) or NQ (MNQ) only — cleanest scalp action

❌ Never Do This

Never scalp during midday (11:30am–2pm) — low volume, choppy

Never move your stop loss after entering

Never hold a scalp trade for more than 15 minutes

Never scalp against the 15m trend

Never revenge trade after a loss — walk away

Never scalp on low-grade signals (C or D) — wait for A or B

⚡ 6 Rules for Scalp Profitability

Only trade A or B grade signals — never C or D on a scalp

All 3 timeframes (1m + 5m + 15m) must point the same direction

Require a displacement candle (strong momentum candle) before entry

Minimum 1:1.5 R:R — if TP isn't 1.5x your SL away, skip the trade

Stop trading after 2 consecutive losses — protect your account

Close all scalp trades before 10:00am if not hitting TP — avoid reversal

30m–3h

Per trade

1:2.5+

Min R:R ratio

2 hrs

Best window

15m

Execute on

Step 1 — Upload These 3 Timeframes

SLOT 1 — PRIMARY

4 Hour Chart

The Boss — Sets Direction

Determines if we're in an uptrend or downtrend. AI will ONLY take trades in this direction. Never fight this.

Trend Direction

SLOT 2 — CONTEXT

1 Hour Chart

The Manager — Finds the Zone

Identifies key support/resistance levels, order blocks, and fair value gaps where price may react.

Key Level / Zone

SLOT 3 — ENTRY

15m

15 Minute Chart

The Worker — Pulls the Trigger

Where you place the actual trade. Entry, stop loss, and take profit are all drawn on this chart.

Execute Trade Here

Step 2 — Best Futures to Day Trade

BEST

S&P 500 Futures

Most liquid market in the world. Cleanest price action, most accurate AI signals. Use MES for smaller accounts (1/10th size, $50 per point).

GREAT

Nasdaq 100 Futures

Bigger moves than ES. Great for day trading. Very popular. Use MNQ for smaller accounts ($2 per point, lower risk).

GOOD

Crude Oil Futures

Strong trending moves. Very clear levels. Best during NY open. More volatile than ES/NQ — use smaller size.

Step 3 — Only Trade These Hours (EST)

⭐ Prime Window

9:30 – 11:30am

Eastern Time (EST)

NY market open. Highest volume, biggest moves, most accurate signals. This is when institutions trade — follow the smart money.

✦ Second Window

2:00 – 4:00pm

Eastern Time (EST)

NY afternoon session. Second best window. Good volume returns after midday chop. Avoid 11:30am–2:00pm (choppy, no direction).

Step 4 — Day Trade Profitability Tips

✅ Do This

Always upload all 3 timeframes for highest AI accuracy

Only trade during 9:30–11:30am or 2–4pm EST

Set your TP and SL the moment you enter — then leave it

Close the trade if it hasn't moved in 2 hours

Start with ES (or MES) — cleanest signals

Aim for at least 1:2.5 R:R every trade

❌ Never Do This

Never trade against the 4H trend (Slot 1)

Never hold a day trade overnight

Never move your stop loss to avoid being stopped out

Never trade during midday chop (11:30am–2pm)

Never take more than 3 trades per day

Never ignore a WAIT signal — the AI is protecting you

📈 6 Rules for Day Trade Profitability

Always upload all 3 timeframes — 4H + 1H + 15m, never just one chart

Only trade during prime window (9:30–11:30am EST) for highest accuracy

Slot 1 (4H) sets the direction — never trade against it no matter what

Place your actual trade on the 15m chart (Slot 3) — that's your entry TF

If the AI says WAIT — do not trade, wait for the next setup

Close all open positions before 4:00pm — no overnight holds

1–5

Days per trade

1:3+

Min R:R ratio

Any

Session timing

Execute on

Step 1 — Upload These 3 Timeframes

SLOT 1 — PRIMARY

Daily Chart

The Boss — Sets the Big Trend

The daily chart is law for swing trading. Only take trades that align with the daily trend. This is the most important chart.

Big Trend

SLOT 2 — CONTEXT

4 Hour Chart

The Manager — Finds the Zone

Identifies major order blocks, FVGs, and key levels where price is likely to reverse or continue on the swing.

Key Structure

SLOT 3 — ENTRY

1 Hour Chart

The Worker — Pulls the Trigger

Where you place the swing entry. Wider stop loss than day trading. Execute on this chart for precise entry.

Execute Trade Here

Step 2 — Best Instruments to Swing Trade

BEST

S&P 500 Futures

Strong multi-day trends. Very clean structure on Daily chart. Use MES — holding positions overnight requires lower margin risk.

GREAT

Nasdaq 100 Futures

Larger swings = bigger profit potential. Tech-driven moves are very trend-following. Great for swing trading with MNQ.

GOOD

Gold Futures

Gold makes excellent multi-day swings. Less correlated to stocks. Great for diversifying your swing trade portfolio.

Step 3 — When to Enter Swing Trades

⭐ Best Entry Time

End of Day

3:00–4:00pm EST · After NY Close

Enter swing trades at the end of the day after daily candle closes. This gives you a confirmed daily candle to base your analysis on — much more reliable.

✦ Also Good

NY Open

9:30–10:30am EST

NY open often provides the first clean swing entry of the day. Price reacts strongly to overnight levels — good for catching the start of a multi-day move.

Step 4 — Swing Trade Profitability Tips

✅ Do This

Always check Daily chart first — only trade in its direction

Use wider SL — swing trades need room to breathe

Target minimum 1:3 R:R — the wider SL must be justified

Enter at end of day on confirmed daily candle closes

Use smaller position size — you're holding overnight

Let winners run — move SL to breakeven once +1R

❌ Never Do This

Never swing trade against the daily trend

Never use the same position size as day trading

Never hold through a major news event (FOMC, NFP)

Never close early just because it dips — swings need time

Never take a swing trade on a C or D grade signal

Never ignore the 4H structure — it defines your entry zone

🌊 6 Rules for Swing Trade Profitability

Daily chart (Slot 1) is law — only trade in the direction of the daily trend

Require minimum 1:3 R:R — the wider SL must be compensated by bigger TP

Enter on confirmed candle closes — not mid-candle reactions

Move SL to breakeven once price hits +1R in your favor — protect the trade

Reduce size by 50% vs day trading — overnight risk is real

Close or hedge before major news events (FOMC, CPI, NFP)

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