An island reversal forms when a gap separates a cluster of price bars (the "island") from the prior trend. A gap up into the cluster, followed by a gap down out, creates a bearish island top. The reverse creates a bullish island bottom. Both signal abrupt exhaustion.
Enter on the close of the gap-off bar (or the open of the next bar). Stop above/below the island for bearish/bullish setups. Target: retracement to the origin of the first gap. High urgency — island reversals move fast.
EdgeOS integration: look for momentum confirmation in the direction of the breakout via SCTR and EdgeOS counts to align the pattern signal with the EdgeOS system for highest-conviction entries.
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An island reversal forms when a gap separates a cluster of price bars (the "island") from the prior trend. A gap up into the cluster, followed by a gap down out, creates a bearish island top. The reverse creates a bullish island bottom. Both signal abrupt exhaustion.
Gap in the direction of the prior trend — price "leaps" to a new level Cluster of bars forms at the new level (the island) with normal action Gap back in the opposite direction — "off" the island — leaving it isolated Volume on both gap bars is typically well above average — confirms institutional involvement
The Island Reversal has a historical win rate of 66% when traded correctly with volume confirmation and proper stop placement. Average bars to target: 6. Always combine with trend context and market regime for best results.
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