# AIMS Momentum Strategy & Confluence Workflows

The **AIMS Momentum Indicator** is purpose-built to execute pullbacks in strong trends without chasing extended moves.

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## The "Pullback into Expansion" Playbook[​](#the-pullback-into-expansion-playbook "Direct link to The \"Pullback into Expansion\" Playbook")

When an asset is trending strongly, entering at the breakout of extreme highs or lows often leads to immediate drawdown as price breathes. The AIMS Momentum strategy waits for the breath, then strikes as momentum re-accelerates:



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## Step-by-Step Long Setup Rules[​](#step-by-step-long-setup-rules "Direct link to Step-by-Step Long Setup Rules")

1. **Verify Trend Gate**:

   

   * Alligator lines are separated and sloping upwards (`Lips > Teeth > Jaws`).
   * Price is holding comfortably above the Purple Magic Line (`SMMA 34`).

2. **Identify Retracement**:
   
   * Look for 1 to 4 pullback candles colored Dark Green, Red, or Maroon dipping towards the Alligator Lips or Teeth.

3. **Signal Trigger**:
   
   * A candle closes crisp **Lime Green** and a blue upward arrow (`#241`) prints underneath.

4. **Order Placement**:

   

   * Place a `Buy Stop` order at the indicator's plotted Entry Line (`Signal High + InpBufferPips`).
   * Set Stop Loss at the chosen level (Candle Low or Alligator Jaws line).

5. **Trade Management (Free Trade Model A)**:

   

   * When price reaches `+1.0R` (profit equal to initial stop distance), close 50% of the position.
   * Move stop loss to breakeven (`Entry Price + spread`).
   * Trail remaining position behind the Alligator Teeth (Red line) or Jaws (Blue line).

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## Step-by-Step Short Setup Rules[​](#step-by-step-short-setup-rules "Direct link to Step-by-Step Short Setup Rules")

1. **Verify Trend Gate**:

   

   * Alligator lines are sloping downwards (`Lips < Teeth < Jaws`).
   * Price is trading below the Purple Magic Line.

2. **Identify Retracement**:
   
   * Pullback candles colored Maroon, Lime, or Dark Green bounce upward towards the Teeth or Lips.

3. **Signal Trigger**:
   
   * Candle closes solid **Red** and a red downward arrow (`#242`) prints overhead.

4. **Order Placement**:

   

   * Place a `Sell Stop` order at the plotted Entry Line (`Signal Low - InpBufferPips`).
   * Set Stop Loss above the signal bar's high or at the Alligator Jaws line.

5. **Trade Management**:

   

   * Take partial profit at `+1.0R` and move stop to breakeven.
   * Trail the remainder until candle closes back above the Alligator Teeth line.