Higher-timeframe biasHTF biasIntermediate
The expected direction from a bigger timeframe (4h, daily, weekly), used to decide whether to look for longs or shorts on the entry timeframe.
What it means
A common rule: only take 15-minute longs when the 4h structure is bullish. WickCheck can test this with phrases like 'trade with the 4h bias' or 'on the daily, price is above the 200 SMA'.
How to spot it
- Read structure on the higher timeframe first: last break up or down?
Common mistakes
- Using a higher-timeframe candle that has not closed yet. That is lookahead.
How WickCheck tests it
Trade with the 4h bias. Wait for a liquidity sweep, then wait for a fair value gap. Enter on the FVG. Stop above the sweep. Target 2R.
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What it looks like on a real chart
Picked automatically from the backtest on real data: the latest winner and the latest loser. The numbered circles are the steps of the rules, in order. Losers are part of every strategy.
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