My Watchlists

Tier 1 - Strong Momentum Ideal For Continuation Entries

Identifies symbols currently experiencing strong, explosive momentum with aligned 1-hour and 4-hour trends. Best used when volume and open interest are surging, signalling high participation and strong directional conviction. These symbols are ideal for aggressive breakout entries targeting rapid price movement.

Tier 1 is your primary hunting ground for high-probability trades. Symbols here show strong open interest momentum, multi-timeframe trend alignment, and liquidity that attracts larger players. Focus most of your attention here, as entries are cleaner, momentum follow-through is stronger, and the setups suit a structured 5-minute execution strategy. This tier is where beginners should spend the majority of their screen time.

Action: Actively look for long/short entries at key levels, manage risk-to-reward, and trail profits based on 5min market structure, ATR or EMA20.

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Tier 2 - Neutral Momentum Ideal For Pullback Entries

Focuses on symbols in established trends but currently showing weaker or neutral open interest momentum. Perfect for traders who want safer, trend-aligned trades with controlled risk. These symbols allow you to enter during minor retracements while the larger trend remains intact.

Tier 2 offers reliable opportunities but with slightly less conviction than Tier 1. These symbols often provide entries after momentum has cooled slightly, or where higher timeframe alignment is softer. Use this list to supplement your main watchlist, treating it as a secondary source of setups. Position sizing can be more flexible here, but focus on confirmation signals such as retests of the 1-hour or 15-minute engulfing zones before committing.

Action: Enter with reduced size or confirmation; manage expectations for slower momentum and take profit conservatively.

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Tier 3 - Watchlist Ideas (Opportunistic High Risk Plays)

Highlights symbols that meet the volatility and liquidity requirements but were excluded from the main four scanners. These setups often lack multi-timeframe trend alignment—meaning shorter-term signals may conflict with higher-timeframe direction—and can also show weaker or inconsistent open interest momentum. They should be approached with caution, as this misalignment reduces conviction and increases the likelihood of false signals. Best used as secondary watchlist candidates or opportunistic trades when stronger setups are unavailable.

Tier 3 symbols should be viewed as opportunistic plays rather than primary setups. Because they lack multi-timeframe trend alignment and show weaker OI momentum, they carry higher risk of chop and fakeouts. Use this list as a backup when Tier 1 and Tier 2 are thin, keep position sizes smaller, and prioritise faster profit taking. For beginners, this category is also a valuable learning tool to see firsthand why higher timeframe alignment is critical for consistent results.

Action: Use as watchlist plays; only take entries on strong confirmations (e.g., 15min engulfing retests). Size down or avoid if unsure.

Tier 4 - Sell-Offs and Defensive Plays

Highlights symbols that meet the liquidity and volatility requirements but are currently showing sharp open-interest declines (OI 1h change < -3%), often accompanied by heavy volume and rapid price moves. These conditions typically indicate forced liquidations, stop-runs, or aggressive unwinding by large players. Unlike Tiers 1–3, Tier 4 is primarily a defensive category, as it signals elevated risk rather than fresh long/short opportunity by default.

This tier should be treated with caution. When a symbol appears here it means multi-timeframe conviction has broken down quickly and downside pressure is dominant; false recoveries and whipsaws are common immediately after a flush. Use Tier 4 first as an early warning: tighten stops, reduce or close position size, and avoid initiating new directional trades unless you have explicit, advanced counter-trend rules. Aggressive traders may attempt scalps on quick recoveries, but beginners should prioritise capital protection.

Action: Treat as a defensive signal. Tighten stops, reduce exposure, or take profits. Do not initiate new trend trades here unless you are experienced in counter-trend entries and use strict risk controls. If attempting recovery scalps, use very small size, require clear 15-minute engulfing retest confirmation, and insist on strong 5-minute volume/price rejection before entering.

Tier 5 - Highest Daily Volatility

Highlights symbols exhibiting the highest daily volatility across the market, specifically those outperforming the intraday volatility median by at least 1.2×. This tier serves primarily as an informational reference, identifying assets experiencing extreme movement and speculative activity rather than controlled, trend-aligned participation.

Symbols appearing in Tier 5 often display large price swings, widened spreads, and heightened liquidation risk. While these conditions can attract short-term traders seeking momentum spikes or mean reversion opportunities, they also introduce greater slippage and unpredictable reversals. Unlike Tiers 1 to 4, Tier 5 is not structured around directional conviction or smart money alignment; it reflects the most volatile and unstable conditions in the market.

Action: Treat this as a high-risk observation tier. Use it for situational awareness or advanced volatility tracking rather than trade initiation. If choosing to trade within this tier, apply strict position sizing, wider stops, and rapid profit taking. Conservative or less experienced traders should generally avoid participation until volatility normalises and a clear structure re-emerges on higher timeframes.

All Symbols Currently Outperforming The Major Market On An Intra-Day Volatility Basis

This table surfaces all symbols that meet the core liquidity and volatility criteria (24h Volume in USD greater than $20M with Open Interest Value in USD greater than $5M, elevated 15-minute and 1-hour volatility versus the market, and tight spread-to-ATR.)

Use it to search, sort and compare qualifying symbols for short-term scalps and fast intraday moves.

Important: Do not use this table to find trading opportunities. This table is designed as a place to compare all symbols against each-other.