CRT Trading Strategy
Complete Guide with NY Timing & Key Levels
EUR/USD GBP/USD
Pre-Trade Analysis
Currency Pairs Weekly Plan
Use only for EURUSD and GBPUSD Confirm high probability trading days
Don't enter if not in weekly plan
Bias & Context Key Levels
Determine bias, context, and narrative for the day Establish key levels and nature of move
(expansion, reversal, retracement)
Liquidity Setup CRT Pattern
Predetermine IRL/ERL liquidity targets Search for 4H or 1H CRT patterns
TS Candle Confirmation
Wait until the TS candle closes and confirm that the TS candle closes within the CRT candle if you are in 1H chart.
If you are in 4H chart and see a turtle soup but have doubts, go to 1H chart to see if CRT+1H TS candle pattern is
formed. If yes, enter using 1H CRT entry model.
Entry Model
1 TS Candle Completion
Is the TS happening and the TS candle finished? If NO, don't enter.
Timing: Usually a valid TS happens between 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM NY time on the 4H CRT
2 SMT Divergence Confirmation
Is the SMT divergence confirmed with the related pairs? If NO, don't go to the next step and don't enter the
trade.
3 Lower Time Frame Analysis
If all conditions are established, go to lower time frame (15 min or 5 min).
4 CISD Confirmation
Wait for a CISD in LTF. Don't enter without a confirmed CISD.
5 PD Arrays Analysis
If the CISD happens, look for PD arrays (especially imbalances or BPR) in fibonacci entry zone.
Key Times: Price above midnight 08:30 AM open = SELL | Price below midnight 08:30 AM open = BUY
6 Entry Execution
Wait for the price to return to the PD array of the fibonacci entry zone to enter.
Stop Loss: Place your SL under the TS
Trade Management
%
50% Profit Target 100% CRT Level Liquidity Targets
Take 50% of position when price Take 50% to 25% of position Let 25% of position open if there
moves to 50% of CRT candle when price moves to 100% CRT is liquidity targeted
Move SL to break-even level Based on ERL/IRL analysis
Position Management Summary
Initial Position:
100%
After 50% CRT: 50%
remaining
After 100% CRT: 25%
remaining
Final
levels
Target: Liquidity
Risk Disclaimer
Trading involves substantial risk. Always follow your risk management rules and never risk more than you can afford to
lose. This strategy should be used in conjunction with proper risk management and market analysis.
Strategy Guide - CRT Trading System