Fractal Block Momentum Hybrid
Family: hybrid · Regime: trending · Complexity: high · Asset classes: FX, EQUITIES, CRYPTO · Timeframes: H1, M15
Thesis
Market efficiency is lowest when structural swings (ZigZag) align with a high-dimension fractal expansion (FRAMA). By entering trades during these alignment phases—triggered by momentum breakouts (QQE)—and managing risk via temporal liquidity blocks (TimeBlocks), the strategy captures the most directional part of a move while ignoring 'random walk' noise. The edge exists because price action is not uniform; it clusters in time-bound volatility blocks that this strategy is designed to isolate.
Components
- ZigZag Color (Classic) (regime) — Provides structural confirmation of market regime; ensures trades are only taken in the direction of established price swings.
- Ehlers Fractal Adaptive Moving Average (FRAMA) (direction) — Filters noise using fractal dimension; its adaptive nature reduces lag during strong trends while staying flat in congestion.
- Qualitative Quantitative Estimation (QQE) (entry) — Determines the precise moment of momentum expansion using the crossover of smoothed RSI and its volatility-derived trailing band.
- Heiken Ashi (Standard MT5) (exit) — Acts as a trend-following stop; smooths price noise to prevent premature exits during minor retracements.
- TimeBlocks (Multifunctional Period Separator) (risk) — Uses temporal market structure (hourly blocks) and VWAP distance to define risk parameters and stop-loss placement.
Known failure conditions
- The ZigZag indicator fails to form a new leg for >3 standard block periods, indicating a total loss of trend structure.
- Price consistently oscillates across the FRAMA line without reaching the TimeBlock range extensions (chop regime).
- The QQE Trailing Level remains static for extended periods, suggesting a liquidity vacuum.
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