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Propulsion Block
Order Block variant that forms mid-way in a strong trend, offering a re-entry point in the dominant direction without waiting for a reversal.
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Typical R/R
1:2 — 1:4
Win Rate
50–60%
Timeframe
1H, 4H
Category
Trend Following
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[ MARKET LOGIC ]
In a strong trend, price forms intermediate order blocks (propulsion blocks) during continuation pauses. These levels offer low-risk re-entries in the main trend direction.
PROS
Low-risk re-entries in strong trends
No need to wait for reversals
CONS
Requires a very clear trend
Less reliable in slowdown phases
What are the setup conditions for Propulsion Block?
1
Strong and clear trend on the higher timeframe2
Identify the last counter-trend candle before a continuation impulse3
Wait for price to return to that candle (propulsion block)4
Confirmation candle in the trend directionWhich filters improve the quality of the signal?
The higher timeframe trend must be unequivocal
Volume increasing on the continuation impulse
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