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VaderDan
Expert TraderProfessional trader specializing in Candle Range Theory (CRT), Turtle Soup liquidity strategies, and institutional order flow analysis. Helping traders master pattern recognition and develop consistent trading strategies.
INTRODUCTION
Pattern recognition is the foundation of Turtle Soup trading.
Without it, you are guessing.
This guide teaches you to identify Turtle Soup patterns visually and systematically.
THE CLASSIC TURTLE SOUP PATTERN
A valid Turtle Soup pattern contains:
- Clear high or low — visible on multiple timeframes
- Breakout — price moves beyond the level
- Liquidity sweep — stops are triggered
- Rejection — price reverses sharply
- Follow-through — momentum continues opposite direction
BULLISH TURTLE SOUP PATTERN
Visual characteristics:
- •Support level clearly defined
- •Breakdown below support with long wick
- •Quick reversal back above support
- •Strong bullish candle closes well above support
- •Volume spike on reversal
BEARISH TURTLE SOUP PATTERN
Visual characteristics:
- •Resistance level clearly defined
- •Breakout above resistance with long wick
- •Quick reversal back below resistance
- •Strong bearish candle closes well below resistance
- •Volume spike on reversal
KEY PATTERN ELEMENTS
The Sweep
Price must clearly break the level to trigger stops and trap breakout traders
The Rejection
Quick reversal back into range shows institutional rejection of breakout
The Wick
Long wick beyond the level indicates liquidity grab and immediate rejection
The Momentum
Strong follow-through candles confirm institutional participation
PATTERN VARIATIONS
Single Candle Turtle Soup
The entire pattern forms within one candle — breakout, sweep, and reversal all in one bar.
Most powerful and reliable pattern variation.
Multi-Candle Turtle Soup
Pattern develops over 2-3 candles — breakout on first candle, consolidation, then reversal.
Requires more patience but offers better entry timing.
Double Turtle Soup
Two failed breakouts in opposite directions before final move — ultimate liquidity grab.
Rare but extremely high probability when it appears.
TIMEFRAME CONSIDERATIONS
Turtle Soup patterns appear on all timeframes:
Higher Timeframes
Daily, 4H, 1H
- • More reliable
- • Larger moves
- • Less noise
Mid Timeframes
15M, 5M
- • Balanced approach
- • Good for intraday
- • Moderate reliability
Lower Timeframes
1M, 30S
- • More setups
- • Higher risk
- • Requires experience
PATTERN CONFIRMATION CHECKLIST
Before entering a Turtle Soup trade, confirm these elements:
Clear level visible on multiple timeframes
If you can't see it on higher timeframe, it's not valid
Breakout beyond the level with wick
Must trigger stops and trap breakout traders
Quick rejection back into range
Institutional rejection should be immediate
Volume spike on reversal candle
Confirms institutional participation
Follow-through momentum continues
Next candles should support the reversal direction
COMMON PATTERN MISTAKES
Trading weak levels
Level must be obvious and tested multiple times
Entering too early
Wait for full pattern confirmation before entry
Ignoring context
Check higher timeframe structure and trend direction
Missing volume confirmation
Volume spike validates institutional participation
CLOSING
Pattern recognition is a skill.
It improves with practice.
Study charts. Mark patterns. Review results.
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