A top-down research routine

From daily context to a closed-candle retest.

Start with the environment

Compare 1D/4H/1H bias. Ask whether the local setup supports or fights the broader market, and note BTC context.

Find a location

Identify a base and 15m compression. Liquidity around the range matters more than a late green candle alone.

Demand an event

Look for a liquidity sweep, closed BOS/CHoCH, displacement and FVG. Separate forming patterns from closed evidence.

Evaluate the retest and room

Check participation, OB/FVG retest, protected invalidation and opposing liquidity. Fees, spread and slippage reduce gross reward.