Step 1: Choose the right level (don’t retest trash)
Crypto respects the same levels as other markets, but noise is higher. Use levels that matter:
- range highs/lows
- prior day high/low
- major swing highs/lows
- structure flips (S/R turns)
Step 2: Confirm acceptance (filter fakeouts)
- Break + close beyond the zone on your execution timeframe.
- Hold: price stays beyond the level (not just a wick).
- No immediate reclaim back into the prior range.
Step 3: Retest trigger (your entry)
Two of the most practical crypto triggers:
- Retest hold: price tags the zone and holds, then pushes away.
- Sweep + reclaim: wick through the zone, then closes back in breakout direction.
Invalidation (where you’re wrong)
Invalidation should be beyond the retest zone. If price re-enters the prior range and accepts, the breakout thesis is invalid.
Crypto adjustment: zones + smaller size
Crypto often requires a wider stop. That’s fine—just reduce size so account risk stays controlled. If you don’t, you’ll feel “unlucky” while actually being oversized.
Checklist
- Level is major (range edge / prior day / swing)
- Break + close beyond the zone
- Retest trigger (hold or sweep + reclaim)
- Clear invalidation beyond the zone
- Size reduced for volatility
Related posts
- Break and Retest Strategy (How to Trade It Clean)
- Crypto vs Stocks Volatility (How to Adjust Your Strategy)
- Support & Resistance Trading
- Risk Management & Position Sizing
- Market Structure: BOS vs CHoCH
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