① Catalyst Scan
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Event window exists — earnings, CPI, FOMC, product launch
I know historical behavior of this catalyst
Required if catalyst presentStructure strong — above Kijun, slope positive, RSI healthy
Sector aligned with direction of trade
Macro supportive — no conflicting Fed, bond, or USD signal
Expiration allows time for repair if wrong
② Rotation Scan
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Flag items that are TRUE right now. 3+ = red flag.
VIX rising while NQ is green
Rotation signalXLK lagging QQQ on the session
Breadth improving while megacaps bleed
Defensives green while tech red
NQ rejected at daily Tenkan
Megacap lagging its own sector ETF
Energy + tech both red simultaneously
③ Liquidity Scan
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Flag items that are TRUE. 2+ = red flag.
Low-volume lift — price up, volume thin
Trap warningNo follow-through after strong open
RSI divergence on 65m — price making highs, RSI not
Sector lagging its own ETF
VIX rising during green candles
Smart money hedging
④ ZION Structure
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Price above Kijun on 65m
TK bullish on 65m — Tenkan above Kijun
Price above cloud on 65m
Chikou above candles on 65m
VWAP slope positive on 65m
Daily TK aligned — Daily Tenkan above Kijun
Price above cloud on Daily
⑤ Expiration & Sizing
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Enough time for repair — not expiring this week
Not already in a deep repair cycle on this ticker
Position size is appropriate to account size
Not over-concentrated in one megacap
Risk/reward is at least 2:1
⑥ Operator State
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I am not trading to recover a loss
Revenge trade checkI have slept and eaten — not trading on fumes
I can articulate WHY this trade makes sense right now
I have a defined exit — both profit target and stop
I am OK if this trade loses — it is sized for that reality
🚫 What I Will NOT Trade Today
Name it. Stick to it.
◆ ZION: The best operators plan what to AVOID as much as what to pursue. Define your traps before the session starts.
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