Opening Range Reversal, Average True Range (ATR)

Capitalize on market open manipulation with this Opening Range Reversal strategy. Uses 15-minute range, ATR, and pitchfork candles for reversal entries in NQ, E

Published · Updated · Methodology: Price Action

  • Methodology: Price Action
  • Content type: strategy
  • Timeframes: 15-minute (for opening range and manipulation check), Daily (for ATR calculation), 5-minute (for entry confirmation), 10-minute (optional for entry confirmation), 1-minute (optional for entry confirmation)
  • Markets: NQ (Nasdaq futures), ES (S&P futures), Stocks, ETFs, Crypto, Liquid instruments

Indicators used

  • Average True Range

Source video

Decoded from: 90% of Traders Lose Money at the Market Open. I Make It There. by The Rumers — watch the original

Key timestamps:

  • 0:00 - Intro: Market open reversal concept
  • 1:42 - Step 1: The Opening Range (15-minute candle)
  • 3:04 - Step 2: The Manipulation Check (using ATR)
  • 6:49 - Indicator: Average True Range (ATR) explanation
  • 9:34 - Step 3: The Entry Signal (pitchfork confirmation)
  • 12:09 - Live Trade Example (short setup)
  • 15:00 - Bonus: Adding 'Magic Lines' (previous swing highs/lows)

Topics

opening range reversal · trading strategy · price action · average true range · atr strategy · scalping strategy · intraday trading · nq futures strategy · es futures strategy · crypto trading strategy · 15 minute strategy · 5 minute strategy · market open strategy · manipulation strategy

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