Anticipation Strategies

Definition

Anticipation strategies involve entering a trade before a traditional signal is confirmed, based on contextual analysis or emerging structures.The trader acts on the likelihood of a coming move, aiming for a better entry point.

This is a proactive but higher, risk approach, as it relies on incomplete or early-stage setups.

Objective

The goal is to gain an edge by acting before the majority, when technical or structural cues suggest that a move is about to happen.

Anticipation allows for better pricing and tighter stop losses, but comes with a higher failure rate and demands strict risk control.

When It’s Used

Anticipation strategies are used:

• when a setup is forming but not yet triggered,

• when the trader trusts their contextual analysis (market structure, momentum, sentiment),

• on incomplete patterns (triangles, channels...),

• when early warning signs appear before a breakout or reversal.

What the Trader Is Looking For

• A strong technical or structural context,

• A developing setup with clear potential,

• An early entry, before confirmation,

• A tight stop loss based on the invalidation level,

• A solid risk management plan in case of failure.

Example Strategies

• Pre-breakout entry in compression zone Entering before price breaks out from a narrowing triangle or tight range.

• Partial candle anticipation Acting before a full candlestick signal (e.g., pin bar or engulfing) is confirmed.

• Buying under resistance Entry just below a key resistance when signs of pressure build.

• Lower timeframe signal anticipation Entering based on lower timeframes before confirmation appears on higher ones.

Frequency in Copy Trading

Low.Anticipation strategies are rarely found in copy trading, as they rely on personal discretion, fast execution, and acceptance of uncertainty.They’re generally unsuitable for automated replication systems, which favor clear and confirmed signals.

On the Forum

This strategy type is discussed, analyzed, and evaluated by the CopyTradia community. You’ll find user feedback, variations, and practical examples shared by experienced members.

Conclusion

Anticipation strategies offer early entries with strong potential, but require skill, speed, and emotional control.They suit experienced traders willing to act before the crowd, at the cost of increased risk and occasional failed setups.

This category highlights the fine balance between confidence and caution, and reminds us that not all trades require confirmation, but those that don’t need greater mastery.