120# Trading with Market Structure MT5
Submit by Janus Trader 2025
Trading with Market Structure MT5 strategy leverages breaks of structure (BOS) and change of character (CHOCH) along with directional arrow signals to identify optimal entry points. An optional trend filter can be used to improve signal reliability.
Setup
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Time Frame: H1 (Swing Trading) or M15 (Intraday)
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Platform: MetaTrader 5 (MT5)
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Indicators:
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Market Structure Indicator (BOS, CHOCH)
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Arrow Indicator (Directional signals)
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Trend Filter RSI (Optional, for confirmation)
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Entry Rules
Long (Buy) Setup
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Structure Shift
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A bullish CHOCH (green) or a BOS in an uptrend occurs.
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Arrow Confirmation
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A blue upward arrow appears (it can appear before or after the structure shift).
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Trend Filter Confirmation (Optional)
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The trend filter is blue (bullish).
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Entry
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Enter at the close of the confirmation candle.
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Stop-Loss
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Below the recent low.
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Take-Profit
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Between 1:1 and 1:1.3, depending on market volatility.
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Short (Sell) Setup
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Structure Shift
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A bearish CHOCH (red) or a BOS in a downtrend occurs.
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Arrow Confirmation
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A red downward arrow appears (it can appear before or after the structure shift).
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Trend Filter Confirmation (Optional)
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The trend filter is red (bearish).
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Entry
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Enter at the close of the confirmation candle.
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Stop-Loss
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Above the recent high.
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Take-Profit
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Between 1:1 and 1:1.3, depending on market volatility.
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Exit Strategy
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Aggressive Option: Exit when the opposite CHOCH appears.
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Conservative Option: Exit at the next structure break in the opposite direction.
Conclusion
This strategy combines market structure shifts + directional signals, ensuring a high probability of success. The 1:1 to 1:1.3 TP range provides a balanced risk-reward approach, adaptable to market conditions.
