#TradingMistakes101 Sniper Entry Strategy – Step by Step
1. Find the Smart Liquidity Zone
Look for recent highs/lows, clean support/resistance, or areas with long wicks.
These zones often attract stop orders and are ideal for capturing liquidity.
2. Wait for Liquidity Grab
Watch as the price briefly passes through the zone (wick) and then reverses back.
This indicates stop hunting and catches traders who are breaking out — creating a potential reversal zone.
3. Switch to 5-Minute Chart for Entry
Once the wick has appeared on higher timeframes, switch to 5-minute.
Look for confirmation such as an engulfing candle, market structure shift (CHoCH), or volume confirmation before entering.
4. Execute with Sniper Discipline
Entry: Close of confirmation candle
Stop Loss: Tight, just beyond the wick
Take Profit: At least 2× (ideally 3×) risk for optimal RR
---Why This Works
You enter exactly where many traders get trapped
You trade with a clear cancellation if you're wrong
No guessing—your strategy is defined
You risk tightly, with potential