A Class A bullish displacement forms after a sweep of the Asian and London session lows, establishing upside momentum from 49143 into fresh territory near 49306. The swing sequence reveals a lower high at 49133 preceding this move—a minor pullback within a broader bull context that extends back to the 49562 ITH. The FVG at 49224–49225 sits inside the displacement and remains unmitigated; its proximity to the recent swing structure positions it as potential support should price retrace into that band. Off-hours killzone conditions present lower participation, which often allows cleaner structural moves without the noise of regular session friction. The MSS level at 49260 sits between the FVG and the displacement top, acting as an intermediate reference for continuation or consolidation. A student of this methodology might observe how sweep patterns across multiple sessions—PDL through PM lows—build confluence before a directional Class A forms; the accumulation of hit liquidity zones often precedes the cleaner displacement that follows.
same setup, second lens
Traditional TA perspective
VWAP / EMA stack / RSI / MACD / Volume
━ VWAP━ EMA 20━ EMA 50┄ EMA 200·━ RSI(14)━ MACD━ Signal
Price sits 119 points above VWAP with the 20 and 50 EMAs stacked bullish below, though the 200 EMA remains above price—signaling an intermediate uptrend within a longer-term overhead resistance zone. RSI at 65.99 registers strong momentum without overbought extremes, while MACD line trades 16.67 points above its signal with a robust positive histogram of 16.89, confirming upside conviction. Volume at 1633 contracts runs 2.43× the 20-bar average, indicating heavy participation behind the move. ATR at 54.16 points reflects moderate volatility for the timeframe. The combination of price above both short-term EMAs and VWAP, coupled with aligned momentum indicators and above-average volume, presents a coherent bullish structure; the 200 EMA overhead remains a potential friction point for sustained expansion higher.
Setup context
MSS level
49260
Displacement
49143 → 49306
FVG
49224 → 49225
Killzone
off_hours
Swept liquidity
pdl, asian_lo, london_lo, pm_hi, pm_lo
Swing sequence
ITL@49346 → ITH@49562 → ITL@49016 → ITH@49133
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Educational observation only. Not financial advice.