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Compass guide

By Stoic TraderUpdated

How to read Green, Red, and Yellow on Compass

Read the latest color after the bar closes, then check whether your own setup and risk plan support a trade.

Read Green, Red, or Yellow after the current TradingView bar closes. Green favors long setups, Red favors short setups, and Yellow means slow down. Then check the chart and wait for a setup from your own plan.

Color meanings

Compass color meanings and the decisions that stay with the trader
ColorMeaningYou still decide
GreenFavor long setupsWhether a long setup in your plan is actually present, and how much risk to take.
RedFavor short setupsWhether a short setup in your plan is actually present, and how much risk to take.
YellowSlow downWhether to wait, reduce activity, or skip the chart until your setup is clear.

When to read a new color

Do not act on a forming candle. Wait until the bar closes, read the latest color, then compare it with the market, timeframe, and setup already in your plan.

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