Dominance-Volume Pullback Hybrid

Family: trend_following · Regime: trending · Complexity: medium · Asset classes: FX, Equities, Commodities · Timeframes: H1, H4

Thesis

Trend persistence is most likely when 'Dominance' (percentage of bars closing in favor of one side) aligns with 'Accumulation' (volume-weighted price movement). By waiting for a volatility expansion (Gator 'eating') and entering on a short-term momentum pullback (Williams %R), we enter the trend at a favorable price point just as the market structure breaks out.

Components

• Total Power Indicator (regime) — Identifies which side (bulls or bears) has maintained dominance over a significant window, filtering for high-conviction regimes.
• Williams Accumulation/Distribution (WAD) (direction) — Ensures that the price movement is supported by volume-weighted pressure, confirming that the trend is backed by real accumulation.
• Williams %R (entry) — Provides the specific entry trigger by identifying short-term pullbacks (oversold/overbought) within the established regime.
• Donchian Channels (exit) — Used as a trailing stop or structural exit once the price breaks the opposite extreme or the median.
• ATR SL Finder (risk) — Provides a volatility-adjusted floor for risk management, independent of market structure.
• Gator Oscillator (Standard) (volatility_filter) — Acts as a volatility expansion filter; entries are only permitted when the Gator is 'awakening' or 'eating' (expanding bars).

Known failure conditions

• Price remains stagnant despite Gator showing expansion (volatility without direction).
• WAD shows heavy distribution during a BullPower dominant regime (divergence failure).
• Total Power stays at 100 for extended periods, signaling potential blow-off tops rather than sustainable trends.

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