Glossary

What is A+ setup

Your setup in its strictest form — when every checklist condition is met. It is defined from your journal: the conditions under which your trades are actually better.

How it works

BTC 1h, 12.07.2024: every checklist item on one chart — sweep, MSS on a close, retest entry, stop beyond the sweep.

Example

Lows at 56 903, a spike to 56 542 and a close back, an MSS above 57 572, a limit at 57 689 on the retest, stop 56 542, target 59 650: +1.7R. This is one example — an A+ is confirmed by a sample of your trades, not by a pretty chart.

Common mistake

Declaring A+ from memory: you remember the winners, not all of the trades.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I learn A+ setup step by step?
In the Trading OS Academy: “Your A+ setup”.
What is A+ setup related to?
Setup; Entry checklist; Sample size; Outcome bias.

Plan versus outcome — for every trade

The Trading OS journal keeps the planned RR and the actual R of each trade side by side and computes expectancy from real results.

No sign-up — the journal runs in your browser; an account is only needed for sync.

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