Who it's for — Anyone who confuses slow drift with strong trend. Impulse signals directional acceleration — useful for context, risky to chase without a plan.
An impulse is a price segment that moves quickly in one direction with wide candles and clear progress. It is the expansion phase alternating with corrections in a trend.
In simple terms — Few bars, large distance, little hesitation. After impulse the market often slows (correction).
Typical characteristics
| Signal | Impulse | Not impulse |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | Few bars, large range | Many bars, little progress |
| Candles | Wide bodies, contained wicks | Small bodies, overlap |
| Volume | Often rising | Often flat or falling |
| Counter-move | Brief pullbacks absorbed | Sustained counter-trend |
Common mistake — Market entry at impulse extension without invalidation: risk/reward worsens; prefer plan on correction or confirmed breakout.
Summary
- Function: Move price between levels quickly.
- Context: Impulse → correction → impulse = healthy trend.
- Volume: Confirm with trading volume.
Bronze path — Module: How price moves. Next: Correction. Index: Bronze path.