top of page
All Posts


Retail Traders: Calculate Spread & Commission Costs From Last 50 Trades
Calculate how spread cost ($10 per pip on a standard lot) and $3–$7 commissions affect your P&L. Includes a worked calculation, broker checklist, and...

Steven Hartwell
12 minutes ago7 min read


3 Steps to Automate TradingView Alerts on Bybit Safely
Route TradingView alerts to Bybit with the exact JSON, Testnet checks, and security fixes. Validate on demo first, then switch live when clean.

Steven Hartwell
1 day ago7 min read


Developers: TradingView Webhooks to Brokers, Payloads & Big Move Algo
Developer checklist to automate TradingView webhooks to brokers. Includes JSON payload templates, receiver choices, security and testing steps plus Big...

Steven Hartwell
2 days ago15 min read


4 Indices Day Trading Setups: Sizing and Live Algo for Beginners
Four rule based indices day trading setups for beginner to intermediate traders, with premarket checklists, position-sizing examples, and a live...

Steven Hartwell
3 days ago10 min read


Checklist-First Range-Bound Strategy Traders Can Automate (1:2 R:R)
A trader's checklist for range-bound setups: use ADX <25, concrete entry/stop/size rules, profit-taking method, and the steps to automate the workflow.

Steven Hartwell
4 days ago10 min read


0–5 Scorecard: Trade False Breakouts in 60 Seconds
Use a 0–5 scorecard in the first 60 seconds after a breakout. Check volume, close, ATR, and session. See how Big Move Algo automates those filters.

Steven Hartwell
5 days ago9 min read


Cut Bad Trades Quickly with Volatility Filters for Systematic Traders
Hands on volatility filter rules for systematic traders: ATR regime gates, ATR% normalization, AND gate logic, backtesting checklist, plus TradingView and...

Steven Hartwell
6 days ago12 min read


Avoid False Breakouts: Trend Strength Rules for Traders (ADX Above 25)
Practical trader rules to read trend strength: ADX thresholds, lookback and timeframe settings, breadth checks, and Big Move Algo signals.

Steven Hartwell
7 days ago7 min read


Confirm Signals With 1.5× Volume: 5 Step Trader Checklist to Automate
Use RVOL thresholds (1.5× baseline, 2×+ conviction, 3–5× for climaxes) and a 5-step checklist to confirm volume-backed signals, avoid false breakouts, and...

Steven Hartwell
Sep 99 min read


6 Point Multi Timeframe Confluence Checklist Traders Can Automate
Turn multi timeframe confluence into a one page routine with a 6 point checklist, 0 to 6 scoring, the "3 charts, 3 factors" rule, and practical automation...

Steven Hartwell
Sep 87 min read


Beginners: Start Day Trading First, Scalping Eats 40–70%
Practical comparison for beginner traders: why day trading is the safer start, how scalping's commission and latency can eat 40–70% of gains, and how to...

Steven Hartwell
Sep 79 min read


Reduce Trading Emotions in One Week with a One Page Plan
End emotion driven trades: run a one page plan and pre trade checklist, use 60–90 seconds cyclic sighing, add one journal rule a week, and test AUTO Mode...

Steven Hartwell
Sep 67 min read


6 Rules Traders Use to Choose Long vs Short Bias: Structure + Signals
Trader framework to pick and hold a long or short bias using price structure and funding/open interest signals, plus tested signal execution.

Steven Hartwell
Sep 57 min read


Avoid FOMO Trading: 5 Step Checklist for Traders Using Brain Science
Five item pre trade checklist, fixed sizing, and a 60 second delay to stop FOMO. Practical brain science, automation tips, and a copyable journal template.

Steven Hartwell
Sep 48 min read


One Indicator Clean Chart Trading: ATR Stops, Alerts and Big Move Algo
Run a single TradingView signal with ATR-based stops, volatility filters, and alerts. Follow exact setup, backtest steps, and try Big Move Algo to...

Steven Hartwell
Sep 37 min read


Stop Guessing Trend-Following Signals: 5 Rules Traders Use
Turn indicators into disciplined, testable trend-following signals. Learn five rule components, the ADX>25 filter, ATR sizing, and how Big Move Algo...

Steven Hartwell
Sep 29 min read


3 Second TradingView Webhooks: Verify, Acknowledge, Enqueue
Set up, test, and secure TradingView webhooks while meeting the 3 second delivery window. Learn the verify, acknowledge, enqueue pipeline, payload rules,...

Steven Hartwell
Sep 17 min read


Trade Only When 3 of 4 Signals Agree: Confluence Trading for Traders
Use a trader first 3+1 confluence trading framework and a 3 out of 4 scoring checklist you can journal and test before every trade.

Steven Hartwell
Aug 318 min read


4 Regime Checks for Retail and Algo Traders: Trend or Mean Reversion
Retail & algo traders: use a four step regime checklist to pick trend or mean reversion, apply volatility sizing, test TradingView automation.

Steven Hartwell
Aug 307 min read


Cut Bad Fills: 7 Priority Fixes for Retail Traders
Seven priority fixes for retail traders to measure, budget for, and reduce slippage across stocks, forex, crypto, and futures. Includes practical...

Steven Hartwell
Aug 2912 min read
bottom of page