SNAP Synthetic Delta Momentum Trader

Family: hybrid · Regime: trending · Complexity: high · Asset classes: Forex (Major Pairs), Equity Indices (SPX, NAS100), Crypto (BTC/USD) · Timeframes: 15m, 1H

Thesis

Institutional liquidity resides at high-timeframe structural extremes (SNAP). Market 'Smart Money' will interact with these levels, creating a localized synthetic volume imbalance (Footmap). If this imbalance leads to a short-term momentum shift (t_ma), price is likely to trend towards the next liquidity pool, providing a high-probability entry window with structural risk (Pivots).

Components

• SNAP HTF_LTF Indicator (regime) — Establishes the macro context by identifying where institutional orders are likely parked (liquidity pools) or where structure has shifted (breakers).
• Footmap – Heat & Volume [v1] (direction) — Filters entries by ensuring the synthetic volume delta aligns with the direction of the trade, suggesting localized pressure near the POC.
• t_ma (entry) — Acts as the trigger mechanism. Despite its 11-bar limitation, it provides a highly localized momentum signal once the higher-order criteria are met.
• ATR SL Finder (exit) — Provides a volatility-adjusted trailing exit to capture trend extensions while protecting gains.
• Pivot Points Reversal Levels (risk) — Provides structural 'hard' levels for stop-loss placement based on recent two-candle reversal patterns.

Known failure conditions

• Price ignores SNAP HTF levels entirely (low volatility/choppy range).
• Extreme slippage in low-liquidity environments makes the synthetic delta calculation irrelevant.
• Failure of the t_ma to print signals due to the hardcoded 11-bar window during high-frequency volatility clusters.

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