Trend-Fib-Pivot Sweep [JopAlgo]

Trend-Fib-Pivot Sweep [JopAlgo] — trend rails + Fib touch rules + sweep logic
Core idea

This tool blends two trend MAs, a rolling Fibonacci grid, and pivot sweep tags so you can do three things quickly:

Trend → MA1 vs MA2 stack and slope

Location → Fib touch/bounce/reject rules

Triggers → sweep → reclaim or trend pullback → continuation

Use the MAs for bias, the Fib levels for where price should react, and the sweeps to spot traps and entries after liquidity grabs.

What you’ll see

MA 1 (default 21, purple) and MA 2 (default 50, gray)

Fib lines from the highest/lowest of your lookback: 0.236 (light blue), 0.382 (green), 0.5 (white), 0.618 (orange), 0.786 (red)

Sweep markers: triangle above = high sweep; triangle below = low sweep

Background: soft green when MA1 > MA2, soft red when MA1 < MA2

Read it fast → Trend (background + MA stack)? Which Fib are we near? Any sweep and reclaim?

How the Fib levels work (and what to do at each)

0.236 → shallow pullback in a strong trend
→ Expect quick bounce continuation.
→ If price closes through 0.236 and stalls, momentum may be cooling; look to 0.382.

0.382 → standard trend pullback
→ In a bullish trend, tests here often bounce and continue.
→ Entry idea: touch/bounce at 0.382 with MA1 above MA2 and rising, then a higher-low and push back above 0.382 → enter.

0.5 → midline / fair value
→ Often the “decision” level.
→ Clean continuation if 0.5 holds; deeper rotation if we accept below (for longs).

0.618 (“golden”) → deep pullback / last line for trend
→ Best risk-defined continuation entries come from rejects/reclaims here.
→ For longs: wick below 0.618, then reclaim 0.618 → long with stop under the sweep low.

0.786 → exhaustive pullback / trap zone
→ If trend is truly alive, 0.786 rejects and snaps back.
→ If we accept beyond 0.786 (closes), expect a full range rotation or trend change.

Touch/bounce rule of thumb

You want to see price interact: touch → reject (wick) → reclaim the level.

A close back above the Fib after a downside probe (or below after an upside probe) is a stronger confirmation than intrabar wicks.

What the MAs do (and how to use them)

MA1 (fast) vs MA2 (slow) define bias and momentum.

MA1 above MA2 and both rising (↗) → bullish regime.

MA1 below MA2 and both falling (↘) → bearish regime.

Flat / crossing often → balance; lean on sweeps and the deeper Fibs (0.5/0.618/0.786).

Interaction with Fibs

Highest quality: Fib level + MA confluence (e.g., 0.382 near MA1).

When MA1 = dynamic trigger: reclaim MA1 at a Fib → continuation signal.

When MA2 = last defense: lose MA2 at 0.5/0.618 → expect deeper rotation.

Sweep logic (why it matters and how to execute)

High sweep = current bar’s high takes out the recent high then fails → liquidity grab above.

Low sweep = current bar’s low takes the recent low then fails → liquidity grab below.

Execution idea

Longs: low sweep into 0.5/0.618/0.786, then reclaim the Fib and, ideally, MA1 → enter; stop under sweep low.

Shorts: high sweep into 0.5/0.382/0.236, then reclaim below the Fib and MA1 → enter; stop above sweep high.

Repaint note

If you enable Lag-Confirmed Pivot Mode, sweep labels are stricter and may “finalize” later (can appear as repaint).

For signals/alerts, prefer non-repaint mode; for review/training, lag-confirmed is fine.

How to trade it (simple playbook)
Direction filter (use MAs first)

Bullish bias → MA1 > MA2 and not flat → look for longs at 0.236/0.382/0.5.

Bearish bias → MA1 < MA2 → look for shorts at 0.236/0.382/0.5 from above.

Entries (two clean templates)

Trend pullback → continuation
→ In bull regime: price pulls to 0.382 or 0.5, shows rejection wick, then reclaims level and MA1 → enter long.
→ In bear regime: mirror with short from above.

Sweep → reclaim
→ Downside sweep through 0.618/0.786, then close back above the Fib and through MA1 → enter long.
→ Upside sweep through 0.382/0.236, then close back below and under MA1 → enter short.

Risk & targets

Stops → beyond the sweep extreme or below/above the reclaimed Fib (structure-based).

Targets → next Fib ladder (e.g., long from 0.5 → target 0.382 → 0.236), or obvious POC/HVNs if you use Volume Profile.

Settings that matter (and how to tune)

MA Types/Lengths

EMA (default fast) = responsive trend read.

SMA/HMA = smoother backbone.

21/50 is a solid default; swing traders can run 34/89.

Fib Lookback

Shorter lookback = tighter range, more sensitive levels;

Longer = broader swing map, fewer interactions but stronger signals.

Sweeps

Sweep Detection Range controls how “recent” the pivot must be (default 10).

Lag-Confirmed mode reduces false sweeps but can finalize later.

Starter presets

Intraday (15m–1H) → MA1 21 EMA, MA2 50 SMA, Fib lookback 100–150, Sweeps 10

Swing (4H) → MA1 34 EMA, MA2 89 SMA, Fib lookback 150–250, Sweeps 10–14

Pattern cheat sheet

0.382 kiss & go (trend day) → quick tag and bounce in bull regime → continuation.

0.5 decision → hold = trend resumes; failure = rotate to 0.618.

0.618 sweep + reclaim → high-quality continuation with tight risk.

0.786 trap → deep flush then snapback; if acceptance persists, expect full rotation.

MA pinch → break → MA1 and MA2 compress, then price breaks and holds a Fib → expansion leg.

Best combos (kept simple)

Volume Profile v3.2 [JopAlgo] → use VAH/VAL/POC/LVNs as concrete targets; look for Fib + VP confluence.

Anchored VWAP [JopAlgo] → reclaims/rejections at anchored lines with Fib reaction and MA agreement improve timing.

Common mistakes this helps you avoid

Buying into 0.618/0.786 without a reclaim (catching falling knives).

Fading a 0.236 pullback when MAs are strongly ↗ (fighting trend).

Taking sweeps without a reclaim/confirmation.

Ignoring the MA stack when choosing direction.

Disclaimer

This indicator and write-up are for education only, not financial advice. Trading involves risk; results vary by market, venue, and settings. Test first, act at defined levels, and manage risk. No guarantees or warranties are provided.