Master Price Action: Trigger & Confirmation Candle Strategy For Explosive Entries

When trading with price action, one of the most effective methods is identifying a trigger candle followed by an opposite confirmation candle. The trigger candle represents the first strong move in a given direction—either bullish or bearish—usually standing out with a larger body or decisive momentum compared to recent candles. This candle signals potential intent in the market, but seasoned traders know not to jump in immediately. Instead, they wait for the next critical piece of information: confirmation.

The confirmation candle often moves in the opposite direction of the trigger candle, acting as a test of the initial move. For example, if a strong bullish candle forms (the trigger), a smaller bearish candle may follow, serving as a pullback or liquidity grab. This sequence helps traders confirm that the market has acknowledged the first move and is now creating an opportunity for a higher-probability entry. In many cases, this opposite candle sets up an ideal entry near support or resistance levels, tightening risk and maximizing potential reward.

The real power of the trigger-confirmation combination is that it aligns market psychology with structure. The trigger candle shows strong intent, while the opposite confirmation candle reflects hesitation or a minor retracement before continuation. Traders who master this technique can identify high-quality entries with reduced false signals, particularly when combined with key price levels or trend direction. By waiting for both the initial trigger and the opposite confirmation, traders develop a disciplined approach that filters out noise and improves consistency.

What you’ll learn:
How to trade 1-minute candles with 1-minute expiry
Identify the 5th big Trigger Candle and the opposite Confirmation Candle
Exact entry timing: enter on the next candle open after confirmation closes
When to avoid trades: 5 same-color candles, flat markets, long-wick triggers, high-impact news
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Strategy checklist (quick view):
Timeframe: 1m candles | Expiry: 1m
Look at last 5 candles → 5th = big Trigger
Next candle must be opposite color (Confirmation)
Wait for confirmation to close, then enter next candle
Skip: 5 same-color run, tiny/flat candles, long wicks, news spikes

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Money Management:
It is important to follow up with this strict rule of investment:
If you have $100 in your account, each open position should be $5 tops
If you have $200 in your account, each open position should be $10 tops
If you have $500 in your account, each open position should be $25 tops
If you have $1,000 in your account, each open position should be $50 tops
If you have $2,000 in your account, each open position should be $100 tops
If you have $5,000 in your account, each open position should be $250 tops

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