Seed Patterns
Seed patterns are precision entry structures based on inside-bar formations within a trend. They complement the Banana patterns by capturing tighter, lower-risk entries at inflection points where momentum briefly consolidates before continuing.
Seed patterns are disabled by default. Enable them when you want additional entry signals alongside or instead of the Banana patterns.
Seed TP — Trend + Inside
Enable Seed TP — detects a 1 Trend bar + 1 Inside bar structure.
| Bar | Condition |
|---|---|
| Bar 2 (oldest) | Trend bar in the signal direction |
| Bar 1 | Inside bar (high ≤ Bar 2 high, low ≥ Bar 2 low) |
| Entry | Stop order above Bar 1 high (BUY) or below Bar 1 low (SELL) |
The inside bar signals that momentum has paused within the prior bar's range without reversing — a classic "coil before the continuation" setup.
Seed TTP — Trend + Trend + Inside
Enable Seed TTP — detects a 2 Trend bars + 1 Inside bar structure.
| Bar | Condition |
|---|---|
| Bar 3 (oldest) | First trend bar in the signal direction |
| Bar 2 | Second trend bar continuing in the same direction |
| Bar 1 | Inside bar |
| Entry | Stop order above/below Bar 1 extremes |
TTP signals require a two-bar momentum push before the inside bar, adding confirmation of trend commitment. They are rarer but carry higher conviction.
Combining with Banana patterns
Seed and Banana patterns operate independently. When both families are enabled the EA can fire a Seed signal and a Banana signal on consecutive bars, up to the Max Open Trades limit.
Common configurations:
| Configuration | Use case |
|---|---|
| B1 + B2 + Seed TP | Broad coverage, maximum signal frequency |
| B1 only | High selectivity, momentum-focused |
| Seed TP + Seed TTP only | Precision-only entries, smallest average SL |
Experiment in the Strategy Tester to find the combination that suits your pair and timeframe.