Wyckoff Sign of
Strength

Sign of Strength (SOS): after accumulation completes, price advances with wide range and expanding volume. The first clear evidence institutional buying has overwhelmed supply. Enter on the pullback (Last Point of Support) following the SOS.

WyckoffDaily2.5:1 R:RConservativeMarkup Phase
1.5× Vol
Breakout
1.5× ATR
Range
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Rules & Configuration

The full rule set, required indicators, suggested configuration, execution flow, and performance parameters for the Wyckoff Sign of Strength setup.

Sign of Strength (SOS): after accumulation completes, price advances with wide range and expanding volume. The first clear evidence institutional buying has overwhelmed supply. Enter on the pullback (Last Point of Support) following the SOS.

Indicators Used
Wyckoff SOSVolumeATR
Rules
📈 Long at Last Point of Support
  • Wyckoff accumulation range completed (Phases A-D)
  • Price breaks above trading range resistance with wide-range bar
  • Volume expands on breakout (>1.5× 20-period average)
  • Range of breakout bar > 1.5× ATR(14). Shows urgency
  • After SOS, wait for pullback toward former resistance (now support)
  • Pullback holds above former resistance with reduced volume
  • Enter long on bullish reversal at Last Point of Support
  • Stop: below the pullback low
  • Target: measured move equal to accumulation range height
1.5× Vol
Breakout
1.5× ATR
Range
💡 Pro Tip

The SOS must happen AFTER the accumulation structure completes. Breakouts without prior accumulation are just random breakouts, not Wyckoff signals. The clearer the trading range before the SOS, the stronger the subsequent markup phase typically becomes.

Common questions

What is the Wyckoff Sign of Strength strategy?

Sign of Strength (SOS): after accumulation completes, price advances with wide range and expanding volume. The first clear evidence institutional buying has overwhelmed supply. Enter on the pullback (Last Point of Support) following the SOS.

What's the pro tip for trading Wyckoff Sign of Strength?

The SOS must happen AFTER the accumulation structure completes. Breakouts without prior accumulation are just random breakouts, not Wyckoff signals. The clearer the trading range before the SOS, the stronger the subsequent markup phase typically becomes.

What indicators does the Wyckoff Sign of Strength strategy use?

The Wyckoff Sign of Strength strategy uses the following indicators: Wyckoff SOS, Volume, ATR. These can be configured directly in AlgoBars AlgoBuilder.

What timeframe works best for Wyckoff Sign of Strength?

The Wyckoff Sign of Strength strategy is best traded on the Daily timeframe. This can be adjusted based on your trading style and market conditions.

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