Strategy Templates
CandleLog includes 24+ professional trading strategy templates created from well-known methodologies. These templates provide complete rule sets for market criteria, entry signals, and exit management. Import them with one click and customize to fit your trading style.
How Templates Work
Strategy templates are pre-configured strategies with:
- Complete rule sets - Market, entry, and exit criteria
- Detailed descriptions - What each rule means and why it matters
- Metadata - Difficulty level, timeframes, markets
- Visual styling - Icon and color for identification
Templates are examples and starting points. After importing, you have full control to:
- Add or remove rules
- Change rule descriptions
- Adjust required vs optional status
- Modify outcome types
Using Templates
Browse Templates
- Navigate to the Strategies page
- Click "Example Templates"
- Browse all templates or filter by category
Search and Filter
- Search - Find templates by name or description
- Category Filter - View only Day Trading, Swing Trading, or Scalping templates
Preview a Template
Click any template card to see:
- Full description
- Difficulty level and metadata
- All rules organized by type
- Required vs optional designations
- Outcome conditions (ALWAYS, WINNER, LOSER, BREAKEVEN)
Import a Template
- Click "Import Strategy" in the preview
- The strategy is created in your account
- All rules are added automatically
- Navigate to the strategy to customize
Template Categories
Day Trading
Strategies designed for intraday trading with same-day entries and exits.
| Template | Description | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| ORB - Opening Range Breakout | Trade breakouts from the first 15-30 minute range | Beginner |
| Gap & Go | Trade continuation of overnight gaps | Intermediate |
| VWAP Anchored Breakout | Trade breakouts from VWAP with volume confirmation | Intermediate |
| Power Hour Reversal | Trade reversals during the last hour | Intermediate |
ICT Concepts
Strategies based on Michael J. Huddleston's Inner Circle Trader methodology.
| Template | Description | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| ICT Silver Bullet | Time-based setup during 10-11 AM or 2-3 PM kill zones | Intermediate |
| ICT FVG + Order Block | Fair Value Gap with Order Block confluence | Advanced |
| ICT Liquidity Raid | Trade after liquidity sweeps of obvious highs/lows | Intermediate |
| ICT Breaker Block | Trade reaction from breaker blocks after BOS | Advanced |
| ICT Power of 3 | Accumulation, manipulation, distribution phases | Advanced |
| ICT NDOG | New Day Opening Gap setups | Intermediate |
| ICT AMD | Accumulation-Manipulation-Distribution model | Advanced |
| ICT MMBM | Market Maker Buy Model | Advanced |
| ICT MMSM | Market Maker Sell Model | Advanced |
Classic Day Trading
Time-tested day trading approaches.
| Template | Description | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Momentum Breakout | Trade strong moves with volume and momentum confirmation | Beginner |
| CRT Liquidity Sweep | Classic liquidity sweep and reversal pattern | Intermediate |
Swing Trading
Strategies for multi-day to multi-week positions.
| Template | Description | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Supply & Demand Zones | Trade reactions from institutional supply and demand areas | Intermediate |
| Darvas Box | Classic breakout method from Nicolas Darvas | Intermediate |
| Turtle Trading | Trend-following system from the original Turtles | Intermediate |
Scalping
Quick trades for small profits.
| Template | Description | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| VWAP Mean Reversion | Scalp returns to VWAP from extended levels | Beginner |
Legendary Traders
Methods from famous traders.
| Template | Description | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Livermore Pivot Points | Jesse Livermore's pivotal point method | Advanced |
| O'Neil CANSLIM | William O'Neil's growth stock selection criteria | Advanced |
| Minervini SEPA | Mark Minervini's Specific Entry Point Analysis | Advanced |
| PTJ Macro | Paul Tudor Jones macro trading principles | Advanced |
| Carter TTM Squeeze | John Carter's volatility squeeze setup | Intermediate |
Template Details
Difficulty Levels
Templates are rated by complexity:
- Beginner - Clear rules, minimal discretion required
- Intermediate - Some experience needed, moderate discretion
- Advanced - Complex setups, significant market reading required
Timeframes
Each template suggests appropriate timeframes:
- Scalping - 1m, 5m charts
- Day Trading - 1m, 5m, 15m charts
- Swing Trading - 1H, 4H, Daily charts
Markets
Templates indicate compatible markets:
- Futures (ES, NQ, CL, etc.)
- Stocks
- Forex
- Options
- Crypto
- Indices
Example: ICT Silver Bullet
One of the most popular templates, the ICT Silver Bullet includes:
Market Criteria (4 rules)
- Silver Bullet time window (10-11 AM or 2-3 PM EST)
- Session context and daily bias
- Economic calendar check
- Weekly bias direction
Entry Criteria (9 rules)
- Identify previous highs/lows
- Liquidity sweep (Judas Swing)
- Fair Value Gap formation
- Bullish setup entry
- Bearish setup entry
- Order Block confluence
- Displacement confirmation
- No ranging conditions
- Position sizing
Exit Criteria (7 rules)
- Stop loss placement
- Target 1 (nearby liquidity)
- Target 2 (session high/low)
- Target 3 (runner)
- Breakeven stop
- FVG violation exit
- Time-based exit
- End of kill zone exit
Customizing Templates
After importing, customize the template:
Add Rules
Click "Add Rule" and specify:
- Rule type (Market, Entry, Exit)
- Name and description
- Required or optional
- Outcome type
Modify Rules
Edit existing rules to match your interpretation or trading style.
Remove Rules
Delete rules that don't fit your approach.
Change Descriptions
Update descriptions to match your understanding or add personal notes.
Creating Your Own Templates
While you can't create templates in the system, you can:
- Create a custom strategy from scratch
- Add all your rules
- Share it with other traders
- They can import it as their own template
Best Practices
Start Simple
If you're new to a methodology, start with beginner templates and add complexity as you gain experience.
Understand Before Trading
Read and understand every rule before trading a template. The rules are meaningless if you don't know what you're looking for.
Paper Trade First
Test templates in paper trading before risking real capital. Ensure you can identify setups and execute correctly.
Customize Gradually
Import the template as-is, trade it, then modify based on your results. Don't change everything at once.
Document Changes
Use strategy notes to record why you modified rules. This helps track what's working.