Brooks H1 Long
Entry

The H1 (High 1) entry: in an established bull trend, after the first pullback bar fails to make a new low below a pullback swing, enter long on a stop order above that bar's high. Catches the first leg of trend continuation.

Price Action5m, 15m2:1 R:RConservativeBull Trend
Bull Trend
Required
2:1
Typical R:R
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Rules & Configuration

The full rule set, required indicators, suggested configuration, execution flow, and performance parameters for the Brooks H1 Long Entry setup.

The H1 (High 1) entry: in an established bull trend, after the first pullback bar fails to make a new low below a pullback swing, enter long on a stop order above that bar's high. Catches the first leg of trend continuation.

Indicators Used
EMA 20Swing High/Low
Rules
📈 H1 Long Entry
  • Confirm bull trend. Price making higher-highs/higher-lows, above EMA 20
  • Identify the most recent pullback leg in the trend
  • Wait for a bar that attempts to continue the pullback but fails
  • This 'H1' bar closes green or neutral without new low
  • Enter long on stop order 1 tick above H1's high
  • Stop: below H1's low
  • Target: next swing high, typically 2R
Bull Trend
Required
2:1
Typical R:R
💡 Pro Tip

H1 entries work best in strong trends and fail in ranges. Brooks considers H1 lower probability than H2. Many traders wait for the second failed pullback (H2) to filter out chop. Use H1 when the trend is undeniably strong (persistent EMA 20 bounces, no overlap with counter-trend bars).

Common questions

What is the Brooks H1 Long Entry strategy?

The H1 (High 1) entry: in an established bull trend, after the first pullback bar fails to make a new low below a pullback swing, enter long on a stop order above that bar's high. Catches the first leg of trend continuation.

What's the pro tip for trading Brooks H1 Long Entry?

H1 entries work best in strong trends and fail in ranges. Brooks considers H1 lower probability than H2. Many traders wait for the second failed pullback (H2) to filter out chop. Use H1 when the trend is undeniably strong (persistent EMA 20 bounces, no overlap with counter-trend bars).

What indicators does the Brooks H1 Long Entry strategy use?

The Brooks H1 Long Entry strategy uses the following indicators: EMA 20, Swing High/Low. These can be configured directly in AlgoBars AlgoBuilder.

What timeframe works best for Brooks H1 Long Entry?

The Brooks H1 Long Entry strategy is best traded on the 5m–15m timeframe. This can be adjusted based on your trading style and market conditions.

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