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FTR Finder (Failure to Return) ( Bull & Futures Market )

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FTB (first time back) 

FTB refers to the retest of the last made FTR zone by the price in forex. When a fresh FTR zone (untouched) forms then price come back to pick orders from this zone and then progress further. This is called FTB in forex.

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What is FTR (Failure to Return)?

  • Definition: FTR, or Failure to Return, refers to the supply or demand zone where price creates a structural pause before continuing in its current trend. This zone indicates a strong area where institutional or large traders have left unfilled orders.
  • Key Features:
    • Represents significant support or resistance in price movements.
    • Usually forms after a sharp impulse movement, signaling strong momentum.

What is FTB (First Time Back)?

  • Definition: FTB, or First Time Back, refers to the first retest of the previously created FTR zone. This retest occurs as the price revisits the zone to collect pending orders left behind during the initial impulse.
  • Why FTB Matters:
    • The first retest of the FTR zone is often considered the most reliable for traders because it allows price to confirm whether the zone will hold or break.
    • Traders can use it to pinpoint entry points for trades with tight stop-losses.

How to Identify a Strong FTR Zone:

  1. Sharp Impulse Movement: Look for zones formed after strong upward or downward price movements.
  2. Untouched Zone: Ensure that the FTR zone hasn’t been retested prior to your analysis.
  3. Significant Volume: Zones created with high trading volume are more likely to hold during the retest.

How to Trade Using FTR and FTB:

  1. Mark the FTR Zone:
    • Identify the impulse move and mark the area where the price paused (supply or demand zone).
  2. Wait for FTB (First Retest):
    • Enter a trade when the price revisits the zone for the first time back.
  3. Entry and Stop-Loss Placement:
    • Place your entry slightly inside the FTR zone.
    • Set the stop-loss just beyond the FTR zone to minimize risk.
  4. Take Profit Levels:
    • Use Fibonacci levels, previous highs/lows, or significant market structure points to set your profit targets.

FTR and FTB in Bull and Futures Markets:

  • In a bull market, the FTR and FTB zones are often located at support levels where the price pauses before continuing upward.
  • In futures markets, these zones can be used to trade both long and short positions, as futures allow for directional flexibility.

Additional Notes:

  • Risk Management: Never rely solely on FTR/FTB without additional confirmations (e.g., volume, candlestick patterns, or other indicators).
  • Timeframes: FTR and FTB patterns can be applied across multiple timeframes, but higher timeframes generally provide more reliable signals

STRATEGY 1 Examples :