POC Mean
Reversion

The Point of Control (POC) is the price with the most volume traded. Price tends to gravitate back to this level, trade the reversion.

Volume Profile15m, 1H2:1 R:RConservative
15m, 1H
Timeframe
2.1:1
Target R:R
Conservative
Approach

Rules & Configuration

The full rule set, required indicators, suggested configuration, execution flow, and performance parameters for the POC Mean Reversion setup.

The Point of Control (POC) is the price with the most volume traded. Price tends to gravitate back to this level, trade the reversion.

Volume ProfileVWAPRSI (7)
๐Ÿ“ˆ Long (Below POC)
  • Price trades below the session POC
  • Reaches the Value Area Low (VAL)
  • RSI shows oversold reading (<30)
  • Enter on bullish candle, target POC
๐Ÿ“‰ Short (Above POC)
  • Price trades above session POC
  • Reaches Value Area High (VAH)
  • RSI overbought (>70)
  • Enter on bearish rejection, target POC
15m, 1H
Timeframe
2.1:1
Target R:R
Conservative
Approach
๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Naked POCs from previous sessions that have not been revisited act as powerful magnets. Price almost always retests them eventually.

Common questions

What is the POC Mean Reversion strategy?

The Point of Control (POC) is the price with the most volume traded. Price tends to gravitate back to this level, trade the reversion.

What's the pro tip for trading POC Mean Reversion?

Naked POCs from previous sessions that have not been revisited act as powerful magnets. Price almost always retests them eventually.

What indicators does the POC Mean Reversion strategy use?

The POC Mean Reversion strategy uses the following indicators: Volume Profile, VWAP, RSI (7). These can be configured directly in AlgoBars AlgoBuilder.

What timeframe works best for POC Mean Reversion?

The POC Mean Reversion strategy is best traded on the 15mโ€“1H timeframe. This can be adjusted based on your trading style and market conditions.

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