Who this is for — Traders who get direction right but enter too early or chase too late. Trigger solves timing.
The trigger is the tactical event that authorizes the order. Context says where; trigger says at which instant to send the order to the broker.
In plain terms — Right zone identified: trigger is the «now» signal — e.g. close above M5 high, structure break on M1, visible absorption.
Common types
| Type | Example |
|---|---|
| Price action | Engulfing, pin bar, key candle break |
| Structural | BOS/ChoCh on lower TF |
| Volumetric | Absorption, delta spike in zone |
Each trigger needs a binary rule in the playbook.
Trigger vs anticipation
- Valid: context ok → wait for trigger → execute
- Invalid: «enter before it runs» without trigger → anticipation or FOMO
Typical mistake — Trigger on TF too low without context: noise trading with high fees.
Example — Long at H1 support: trigger = M5 close above pin bar test high — not first bounce tick.
Summary sheet
- Function: click authorization.
- Prerequisite: valid context.
- Format: observable yes/no rule.
Silver path — Setup module. Index: Silver path.