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Extreme vs Decisional: The Liquidity Factor

Learn when to use Extreme entry for best R:R vs Decisional for safer trades. The answer lies in liquidity sweeps.

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Extreme vs Decisional

Which entry level should you use?

Extreme vs DecisionalWhich entry level should you use?EXTREMEEdge of zoneBest R:R (1:4)May miss tradeDECISIONALWhere flip happenedSafer entryLower R:R (1:2.5)The answer depends on LIQUIDITY

Every zone has two potential entry points:

β€’ EXTREME: The outer edge of the zone

β€’ DECISIONAL: Where the flip actually happened

The choice depends on ONE factor: Liquidity

Liquidity sweeps determine your entry level

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Liquidity is Key

Stop losses clustered above supply or below demand create liquidity pools. When swept, momentum is exhausted.

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Extreme = Best R:R

Use Extreme when liquidity is intact. You get 1:4 R:R but may miss some trades.

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Decisional = Safer

After a liquidity sweep, use Decisional. 1:2.5 R:R but higher probability of working.