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--- openingrange [2025/04/06 05:32] – [🔁 Strategy Tie-In] lwattsii
+++ openingrange [2025/04/06 05:57] (current) – [🔹 Strategy 1: Opening Range Breakout (ORB)] lwattsii
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+> **💡 Tip:** US Futures open at 8:30 AM CST, but equities open at 9:30 AM EST. Adjust ORB timing depending on the market you're trading.
 ===== 🔹 Strategy 1: Opening Range Breakout (ORB) =====
   * **Setup**: Price breaks 15-min high/low with strong momentum or volume spike.
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+**📈 Visual Example – ORB Breakout at 8:47 AM CST**
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+=== 🧪 ORB Quick Checklist ===
+  * Mark 8:30–8:45 AM CST range (for futures)
+  * Look for strong momentum or volume breakout
+  * Wait for breakout + confirmation (e.g., engulfing candle, volume surge)
+  * Enter on break + retest (optional)
+  * Place tight SL just below/above range
+  * Target: 6–8 ticks or next key level
 ===== ⏰ What is the 15-Minute Opening Range? =====
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 **Example:**
-  * Between 8:30–8:45 AM CST, price forms a 15-min opening range.
+  * **Between 8:30–8:45 AM CST, price forms a 15-min opening range.**
-  * At 8:47, it breaks above the high with a large bullish candle and strong volume.
+  * **At 8:47, it breaks** above the high with a large bullish candle and strong volume.
   * **Trade Entry:** Long above the OR high.