Institutional Chandelier Momentum Scalper

Family: hybrid · Regime: trending · Complexity: medium · Asset classes: Crypto (BTC/USD), Major FX pairs · Timeframes: M5, M15

Thesis

Aggressive short-term trends are often sustained by institutional liquidity pockets (Order Blocks). By entering these trends after a brief consolidation into a 'value zone' (OB/FVG), and confirming with momentum (RSI), a trader can capture high-velocity moves while minimizing transaction risk through real-time spread filtering. The edge exists because retail traders often chase momentum late, whereas this strategy enters at structural pivot points within an established trend.

Components

• MQL5 Calculation Sample (regime) — Diagnostic check for data integrity and terminal synchronization before execution.
• Chandelier Exit (Heiken Ashi) (direction) — Determines the aggressive short-term directional bias using smoothed price action.
• Order Block & FVG Detector (entry) — Identifies institutional supply/demand zones for high-probability entry points.
• Equity Line Projection (exit) — Visualizes the target profit level relative to account equity to manage mental exits.
• Spread Display and Alert (risk) — Prevents entry during low liquidity or high volatility spikes where cost exceeds potential edge.
• Scalping BTC/USD - EMA & RSI (confirmation) — Confirms entry momentum via RSI levels and price relationship to the EMA.

Known failure conditions

• If RSI remains in neutral (45-55) for extended periods while Chandelier flips frequently.
• If the Spread Display consistently exceeds the 50% ATR of the Chandelier Exit.
• If Order Blocks are formed and immediately invalidated within 2 candles.

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