Quote from notam:
I've always found the 45 degree trendline thing to be problematic, 45 degrees on which chart? The same price move occuring on different time or volume scales changes the slope. If it's a visual slope, the axis scaling changes it too.
45 degree trendlines are extremely useful. In fact, when I don't have complete pivots to guide myself with I anticipate the second one by using a 45 degree trendline.
You will be amazed at the number of times price rebounds on them *if* there is a trend.
When an engulfing signal forms around there an opportunity for low risk potential rewards usually presents itself.
Once the second pivot forms then you no longer has to guess it and you can just readjust it.
Just take it easy, relaxed trading is nirvana.
Anek