pullback quality coach

The problem

Traders often struggle to distinguish between a healthy pullback in a trend and the start of a total reversal. Subjective "gut feelings" lead to entering deteriorating setups too early or missing high-probability continuations due to fear.

What it does

• Evaluates counter-trend moves across six objective dimensions including Trend Context, Depth, and Structure.
• Quantifies pullback health using a 12-point scoring system to categorize setups from A+ to Avoid.
• Analyzes volume signatures and momentum shifts to confirm institutional participation or distribution.
• Calculates logical invalidation points to ensure favorable risk-to-reward ratios before entry.

Why this beats prompting it yourself

This skill enforces a rigid, multi-factor scoring rubric that prevents confirmation bias and emotional grading. It systematically decouples volume analysis from price momentum, ensuring you do not double-count indicators or overlook structural breakdowns.

Use cases

• Grading a 50% retracement in a daily uptrend to determine entry quality.
• Filtering out chaotic or "noisy" pullbacks that lack orderly ABC structure.
• Identifying when a pullback has become too deep, signaling a likely trend change.
• Verifying risk parameters by scoring the proximity and logic of stop-loss levels.

Known limitations

Requires an existing trend to be identified; not designed for ranging or sideways markets. Users must provide their own price and volume data for analysis.