Expanded Reversal System (4 Pattern Types)

Overview
This is the final, refined version of a comprehensive candlestick reversal strategy, built with a core focus on reliability and safety. Its unique execution logic is designed to prevent common backtesting errors and ensure that the integrated risk management works precisely as intended on any timeframe.

The strategy aims to capture high-momentum reversals by identifying an expanded set of classic candlestick patterns and waiting for confirmation before entering a trade.

The "Confirm and Execute" Engine 🛡️
To eliminate bugs seen in simpler backtesting models, this strategy uses a deliberate, three-step execution process:

Signal: It first identifies a high-probability reversal pattern on a "Signal Candle."

Confirmation: It then waits for the next candle to break the high or low of the signal candle. This confirms momentum is moving in the desired direction.

Execution: Finally, it enters a market order on the open of the following candle.

This method ensures a robust and stable entry, allowing the Stop Loss and Take Profit orders to function with 100% reliability.

An Expanded Arsenal of Reversal Signals
This strategy looks for four distinct types of bullish and bearish patterns, giving it more opportunities to find valid trades:

Flexible Pin Bars: Loosened rules for Hammers and Shooting Stars to capture more opportunities.

Classic Engulfing Patterns: Identifies powerful, full-body engulfing candles.

Piercing Patterns & Dark Cloud Covers: Recognizes strong two-candle reversal signals.

Built-in Professional Risk Management 🎯
Automated Position Sizing: Every trade is automatically sized to risk exactly 2% of your current account equity.

Defined Exits: Once a trade is open, it is held until either the pre-calculated Stop Loss or Take Profit is hit. The strategy will not exit early or be influenced by new signals while in a trade.

Asymmetrical Risk/Reward: The strategy targets a 1:6 R:R for long trades and a 1:4 R:R for short trades.

How To Use
Apply the strategy to your chart.

Set your chart's timeframe. This version produced very strong results on the 3-Minute chart.

Review the detailed performance report in the 'Strategy Tester' tab.

Disclaimer: This strategy is provided for informational and educational purposes. All trading involves substantial risk, and past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Please use and adapt this tool responsibly.