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Power Hour Continuation

Whether the last hour continues or reverses the session trend

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Power Hour Continuation — Strategy Guide

Last Hour Direction

Does the last hour of trading continue the day's trend or reverse it? This report answers that question statistically. The answer depends on day type, trend strength, and weekday — the report breaks down all these factors.

Key Findings

Trend Day Continuation — On strong trend days (>1.5x IB extension), the last hour continues the trend 65-75% of the time.

Range Day Reversal — On range-bound days, the last hour tends to reverse the afternoon move 55-60% of the time.

Friday Effect — Fridays show higher reversal rates in the last hour as traders reduce weekend exposure.

Trading Strategy

On strong trend days, hold positions through the last hour and let them run. On range days, look for fade setups in the last 30-45 minutes. Tighten stops on Friday afternoons — the reversal tendency is strongest heading into the weekend.

Pro Tip

If the day has been a strong trend and the last hour shows continuation, consider holding a small position overnight. Trend day last-hour continuation has a 60%+ chance of gapping in the same direction the next day.

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