Wyckoff
Spring

The Spring occurs when price dips below accumulation range support to sweep stops, then rapidly reverses back inside. This is the smart money shakeout.

Wyckoff1H, Daily4:1 R:RConservative
1H, Daily
Timeframe
4.5:1
Target R:R
1-2
Trades/Month
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Rules & Configuration

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

The Spring occurs when price dips below accumulation range support to sweep stops, then rapidly reverses back inside. This is the smart money shakeout.

Indicators Used
Volume SpreadS/R RangeEffort vs Result
Rules
📈 Spring Entry
  • Identify accumulation trading range (Phase A-C)
  • Price breaks below range support (the Spring)
  • Volume on the spring is LOW (no real selling)
  • Price quickly recovers back inside the range
  • Enter long on recovery candle
  • Stop below the Spring low
  • Target: Top of the range, then markup phase
🔍 Confirmation
  • Post-spring: Test bar with even lower volume confirms
  • Sign of Strength (SOS) rally with expanding volume
  • Last Point of Support (LPS) = final entry opportunity
  • Markup begins when price exits range on high volume
Strategy Flow
Phase A: Selling Climax→Phase B: Range→Phase C: Spring→Test + SOS→🟢 MARKUP
1H, Daily
Timeframe
4.5:1
Target R:R
1-2
Trades/Month
💡 Pro Tip

The key to identifying a Spring vs a genuine breakdown is volume. A true Spring occurs on diminishing volume. The smart money is not selling, they are accumulating.

Common questions

What is the Wyckoff Spring strategy?

The Spring occurs when price dips below accumulation range support to sweep stops, then rapidly reverses back inside. This is the smart money shakeout.

What's the pro tip for trading Wyckoff Spring?

The key to identifying a Spring vs a genuine breakdown is volume. A true Spring occurs on diminishing volume. The smart money is not selling, they are accumulating.

When should I NOT use the Wyckoff Spring strategy?

Skip this setup when: Post-spring: Test bar with even lower volume confirms Additionally, Sign of Strength (SOS) rally with expanding volume Additionally, Last Point of Support (LPS) = final entry opportunity Additionally, Markup begins when price exits range on high volume

What indicators does the Wyckoff Spring strategy use?

The Wyckoff Spring strategy uses the following indicators: Volume Spread, S/R Range, Effort vs Result. These can be configured directly in AlgoBars AlgoBuilder.

What timeframe works best for Wyckoff Spring?

The Wyckoff Spring strategy is best traded on the 1H–Daily timeframe. This can be adjusted based on your trading style and market conditions.

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