The strategy, developed by Steve Mauro, is a popular trading methodology that focuses on identifying the manipulative patterns of institutional "Market Makers" to align retail trades with their intended direction. Part 5 of this system specifically addresses the identification of Trading Zones and the RUL TOP (Rules for Top) formations. The BTMM Trading Zone
, which represents the Market Maker's attempt to trap buyers at a high before reversing the trend. The First Leg btmm steve mauro part05 trading zone and rul top
Trading Zones (or consolidation zones) are periods of narrow price movement where market makers accumulate or distribute orders. The strategy, developed by Steve Mauro, is a
: Understanding that MM's use large volumes to move price and trap liquidity at specific levels. The First Leg Trading Zones (or consolidation zones)
RUL Top: concept and detection
Here is how these two concepts work together in a real trade:
The first 2 hours of the US open (ideal entries around 14:45, 15:45). Zoneflips: