# AIMS LOBOT Cherry Indicator (MT4)

**AIMS LOBOT Cherry** is an advanced companion indicator in the LOBOT system that identifies high-probability **pullback continuation entries**—the "cherries on top"—after an initial London Open breakout has already launched.

While the primary LOBOT engine captures the initial breakout impulsion, LOBOT Cherry allows traders to safely add to winning positions or enter strong trends after the first shallow retracement.

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## What Problem Does It Solve?[​](#what-problem-does-it-solve "Direct link to What Problem Does It Solve?")

Many traders miss the initial breakout move at 08:00 UTC and hesitate to enter because price appears "too high" or "too low."

AIMS LOBOT Cherry solves this by identifying the exact structural moment when a shallow pullback completes into the Alligator moving average support/resistance lines, signaling that the primary trend is resuming.

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## Core Features at a Glance[​](#core-features-at-a-glance "Direct link to Core Features at a Glance")

* **Pullback Continuation Logic**: Identifies shallow counter-trend retracements that respect the Alligator mouth.
* **Secondary Breakout Confirmation**: Flags when momentum re-aligns with the initial session opening bias.
* **Distinct Signal Markers**: Plots specialized Cherry marker arrows distinct from initial breakout indicators.
* **Alert Suite**: Full popup, audible sound, push, and email alert integration.

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## 4-Step Quickstart[​](#4-step-quickstart "Direct link to 4-Step Quickstart")

1. **Installation**: Place `AIMSLOBOTCherry.ex4` in your MT4 `MQL4/Indicators/` directory.
2. **Chart Setup**: Apply to an **M15** or **M5** chart alongside the base `AIMSLOBOT` indicator.
3. **Session Timing**: Configure session start and end hours to cover London (08:00–11:00 UTC) or New York (13:30–16:00 UTC).
4. **Execution Protocol**: Look for Cherry pullback arrows following an established directional breakout.

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## Explore the Indicator Guide[​](#explore-the-indicator-guide "Direct link to Explore the Indicator Guide")

* **[Signals & Chart Anatomy](/indicators/lobot-cherry/docs/signals.md)**: Pullback criteria, cherry arrow buffers, and Alligator interaction.
* **[Settings & Inputs Reference](/indicators/lobot-cherry/docs/settings.md)**: Complete parameters breakdown and alert configuration.
* **[Strategy & Confluence Workflows](/indicators/lobot-cherry/docs/strategy.md)**: Scaling into running trends, tight risk stops, and profit targets.