System overview
The current Stoic Edge System in one page.
The Stoic Edge System uses a moving-average 1-2-3 to establish the directional state and PTB as its only core setup family. The final completed candidate becomes the PTB when price trades through it in the active direction.
The workflow
- Build the daily and hourly map.
- Read the 10 and 20 SMA for immediate momentum.
- Use the 50 as an intermediate gate and the 200 as the broad regime filter.
- Wait for a clear Step 1 break, Step 2 consolidation or retest, and Step 3 expansion.
- Choose same-chart or parent-led execution before activation. The 5-minute chart is the recommended default.
- Wait for the candidate candle to complete on the chart that owns the setup.
- Ignore inside bars as candidates.
- Trade through the eligible candidate high for a long or low for a short. That trigger confirms the PTB.
- Use the prior high or low as the first decision point.
- Move to breakeven or exit on rejection. Trail a clean break.
- Use later clean PTBs while the 10/20 move remains active.
- Allow one later clean retry after a failed initial PTB while the same direction holds. Two consecutive failures end the sequence.
Two execution lanes
Same-chart: daily and hourly context; 5-minute chart owns the intraday 1-2-3, PTB, entry, and initial management.Parent-led: one parent chart owns the larger 1-2-3 and activation level; one preselected execution chart times the entry. Use the 5-minute chart as the course default.
Do not switch execution charts after the outcome starts to unfold. If the selected chart has no clean PTB, record Wait.
Moving averages
| Average | Job |
|---|---|
| 10 SMA | Fast momentum and pullback area |
| 20 SMA | Main momentum and extension reference |
| 50 SMA | Intermediate gate and wider management reference |
| 200 SMA | Broad regime and direction filter |
Objectives
Stoic Trader describes 2R as a good scalp. Clean 2R to 4R moves can complete the day. He may look for 5R when the map shows room. The prior extreme remains the first decision point.
Risk boundary
The source gives structure, personal examples, and management references. Each trader still needs an account risk amount, instrument choice, fill plan, and tested cost assumptions. Review Risk and execution before applying the process.