Gold 15m: Trend + S/R + Liquidity Sweep (RR 1:2)

This strategy is designed for short-term trading on XAUUSD (Gold) using the 15-minute timeframe. It combines trend direction, support/resistance pivots, liquidity sweep detection, and momentum confirmation to identify high-probability reversal setups in line with the dominant market trend.

⚙️ Core Logic:

Trend Filter (EMA 200):
The strategy only takes long positions when price is above the 200 EMA and short positions when price is below it.

Support/Resistance via Pivots:
Dynamic swing highs and lows are identified using pivot points. These act as local supply and demand levels where liquidity is likely to accumulate.

Liquidity Sweep Detection:

A bullish liquidity sweep occurs when price briefly breaks below the last pivot low (grabbing liquidity) and then closes back above it.

A bearish sweep occurs when price breaks above the last pivot high and then closes back below.

Momentum & Candle Strength:
The strategy filters signals based on candle range and body size to ensure entries occur during strong price reactions, not weak retracements.

Risk Management (1:2 RR):
Stop-loss is placed slightly beyond the last pivot level using ATR-based buffers, and take-profit is set at 2× the risk distance, maintaining a reward-to-risk ratio of 1:2.

💼 Trade Logic Summary:

Long Entry:
After a bullish liquidity sweep & reclaim, momentum confirmation, and trend alignment (above EMA 200).

Short Entry:
After a bearish sweep & reclaim, momentum confirmation, and trend alignment (below EMA 200).

Exit:
Automated via ATR-based Stop Loss and Take Profit targets.

📊 Customization Options:

Adjustable EMA length, pivot settings, ATR multipliers, and RR ratio.

Option to enable/disable trend filter.

Toggle display of S/R zones on chart.

🧠 Best Use:

Works best during London and New York sessions when Gold shows strong momentum.

Can be adapted for forex pairs and indices by tuning ATR and pivot parameters.