How to Make 18% in a Week: RSS3 Reversal Trading Across 4 Market

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How to Make 18% in a Week: RSS3 Reversal Trading Across 4 Markets

On November 27, Bitcoin was trading at $91,400. Classic overbought indicators were flashing red, but timing the entry was the million-dollar question. When exactly to short? And more importantly—when to exit?

Four days later, price crashed to $83,800 (-8.3%). Then two days after that, it rallied to $93,600 (+10.1% from the bottom). Full cycle result: +18.4% in one week. Both entries and both exits were marked by a single indicator.

This article demonstrates real trades across four different markets—crypto, US stocks, forex, and index futures—with exact dates, prices, and percentages. All examples from November 2025, all data-verified.

🔗 Free indicator: RSS3 - Reversal Score System v3

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THE DIVERGENCE PROBLEM

You've likely experienced this:
• RSI shows divergence, you enter—price moves against you another 5%
• MACD signals "perfect" setup—you hit stop-loss two hours later
• Counter-trend divergence works 1 out of 5 times

Three critical issues:

1. All divergences look identical—but one leads to 10% reversal, another to 1%
2. No trend filter—divergences against strong momentum often fail
3. Subjectivity—which pivot to use? What lookback period?

RSS3 (Reversal Score System v3) solves these by adding numerical strength scoring from -1 to +1 and multi-timeframe filtering.

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HOW RSS3 WORKS—SIMPLIFIED

No formulas. Three key concepts:

1. Final Score shows reversal strength:
• Score < -0.5 → bullish zone (potential upside)
• Score > +0.5 → bearish zone (potential downside)
• Closer to ±1.0 = stronger signal

2. Automatic divergences marked with triangles:
• Green below price = bullish
• Red above price = bearish
• Lime/Maroon = double confirmation (both VPI+TDFI)

3. MTF filter protects against counter-trend entries:
• Gray triangles = filtered signals
• "Reduce" mode—weakens counter-trend divergences
• "Block" mode—hides them completely

Now let's see it in action.

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CASE 1: CRYPTO SWING—BITCOIN FULL CYCLE

Asset: BTC/USDT (Binance)
Timeframe: 2 hours
Period: November 27 - December 3, 2025

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Double Bearish Divergence—Short Entry

November 27 brought two bearish divergences within 10 hours on BTC:

Divergence 1: Nov 27, 09:00
Price: $91,408
Score: 0.537 (above 0.5 threshold = extreme)
Entry: $91,372 (+2 bars delay)

Divergence 2: Nov 27, 19:00
Price: $91,479
Score: 0.188
Entry: $91,417

Double divergence = amplified signal. Both pointed to bearish reversal. Price dropped to $83,823 by December 1.

Short Result: 8.26-8.31% profit (~8.3% average) in 4.5 days

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Extreme Bullish Signal—Long Entry

December 1, 17:00—at the same $83,823 low, a bullish divergence appeared with Score -0.885:

Signal: Dec 1, 17:00
Price: $84,678
Score: -0.885 (near theoretical minimum -1.0!)

This is an exceptionally strong bullish signal—Score in the bottom 5% of all values for the period. After entry at $85,025, price rallied to bearish divergence on Dec 3:

Entry: $85,025 (Dec 1, 21:00)
Exit: $93,643 (Dec 3, 07:00, bearish divergence)
Score: 0.592 (bearish zone)
Profit: 10.14%

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BTC Statistics:

Period: Nov 27 - Dec 3 (7 days)
Price range: $83,823 - $93,959
Score range: -1.000 to +0.647
Total divergences: 6 (1 bullish, 5 bearish)

Short: ~8.3%
Long: +10.1%
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TOTAL: ~18.4% 🚀

Key insight: Score -0.885 on bullish divergence was the lowest value for the entire analysis period, confirming reversal strength.

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CASE 2: TECH STOCKS—NVIDIA EXTREME SCORE ENTRY

Asset: NVDA (NASDAQ)
Timeframe: 15 minutes
Period: November 20-21, 2025

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Score-Based Entry WITHOUT Divergence

Unlike traditional setups, this trade demonstrates entering on extreme Score alone—no divergence required.

Nov 20, 17:30—Score hits 1.000 (theoretical maximum bearish pressure):

Entry signal: Score = 1.000
Entry price: $194.23
Date: Nov 20, 17:30

This showcases RSS3's dual functionality: divergence-based reversals AND pure momentum exhaustion signals.

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Two Exit Strategies

Option A: Divergence Signal (Conservative)

Exit: Bullish divergence same day
Time: Nov 20, 22:00 (4.5 hours later)
Price: $181.73
Score: -0.177
Profit: 6.44%

Option B: Opposite Extreme Score (Aggressive)

Exit: Strong bullish Score next day
Time: Nov 21, 18:30 (25 hours later)
Price: $175.14
Score: -0.873 (strong bullish signal)
Profit: 9.83%

Maximum potential: $169.56 reached on Nov 25 (12.70%)

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Key Takeaway:

Entry on Score = 1.000 demonstrates that RSS3 works as both:
1. Divergence detector (traditional)
2. Overbought/oversold extremes indicator (alternative)

No need to wait for pivot confirmation when Score hits absolute limits.

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CASE 3: FOREX PRECISION—GBP/USD SWING

Asset: GBP/USD
Timeframe: 30 minutes
Period: November 17-19, 2025

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Classic Divergence Setup

Nov 17, 15:00—Bearish divergence with solid Score:

Signal: Nov 17, 15:00
Price: 1.31870
Score: 0.663 (strong bearish zone)
Entry: 1.31845 (+2 bars, 16:00)

Nov 19, 22:30—Bullish divergence signals exit:

Exit: 1.30458
Score: -0.900 (extreme bullish signal, near -1.0!)
Profit: 1.05%
Pips: 139
Duration: 54.5 hours (~2.3 days)

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Forex-Specific Advantages:

1️⃣ Conservative but Consistent
- 1% in 2 days = ~180% annualized (if repeatable)
- Low risk, steady returns

2️⃣ Perfect Entry/Exit Symmetry
- Entry Score: +0.663 (bearish extreme)
- Exit Score: -0.900 (bullish extreme)
- Mirror-image reversal pattern

3️⃣ Double Divergence Confirmation
- Entry: Bearish divergence
- Exit: Bullish divergence
- No guesswork

4️⃣ Ideal Timeframe for Part-Time Trading
- 30M filters noise but stays responsive
- Suitable for traders with day jobs

Exit Score of -0.900 was near the period's minimum, providing high-confidence reversal confirmation.

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CASE 4: INDEX FUTURES—E-MINI S&P 500 WITH LEVERAGE

Asset: E-mini S&P 500 (ES)
Timeframe: 4 hours
Period: November 20-26, 2025

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Institutional-Grade Swing Trade

Nov 20, 22:00—Bullish divergence on higher timeframe:

Signal: Nov 20, 22:00
Price: 6552.00 points
Score: -0.761 (strong bullish)
Entry: 6577.00 (+2 bars / 8 hours, Nov 21 06:00)

Nov 26, 18:00—Bearish divergence signals exit:

Exit: 6833.00 points
Score: 0.385 (bearish zone)
Points: 256.00
Profit: 3.89%
Duration: 132 hours (~5.5 days)

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Leverage Advantage:

E-mini S&P 500 contract specifications:
• Multiplier: $50 per point
• Typical margin: ~$14,000 per contract
• Contract value: ~$328,850

Profit Calculation:

Spot profit: 3.89%
Points gained: 256.00

Per contract: 256 × $50 = $12,800
ROI on margin: $12,800 / $14,000 = 91.4%!

With 2 contracts: $25,600
With 5 contracts: $64,000

⚠️ Risk Note: Leverage amplifies both gains AND losses. Always use proper position sizing and risk management!

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4H Timeframe Benefits:

1️⃣ Institutional-Quality Signals
- Filters intraday noise
- Perfect for swing traders and fund managers

2️⃣ Work-Life Balance
- Only 6 bars per day
- Can be monitored part-time

3️⃣ Capital Efficiency
- 3.89% spot → 91.4% ROI on margin
- Professional-grade risk/reward

4️⃣ Tax Advantages
- 60/40 tax treatment in US
- Lower spreads vs cash index

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COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS

All four trades shared common patterns while demonstrating versatility:

1. Double Divergences Increase Reliability
BTC showed two bearish divergences within 10 hours—both delivered.

2. Extreme Scores Predict Strong Moves
• BTC Score -0.885 → +10.1% rally
• NVDA Score 1.000 → 6-10% drop
• GBP Score -0.900 → reversal confirmation

3. Reversal Divergences = Perfect Pivot Points
All exits occurred at opposite divergences, capturing full swings.

4. Works Across All Market Types
From 15M daytrading (NVDA) to 4H swing (ES), signals remained consistent.

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Performance Summary:

Asset Market TF Strategy Profit Duration Special
BTC/USDT Crypto 2H Double Div ~18.4% 7d Full cycle
NVDA Stocks 15M Score 1.0 6.4-9.8% 4-25h No div entry
GBP/USD Forex 30M Divergence 1.05% 2.3d Conservative
E-mini S&P 500 Futures 4H Divergence 3.89% 5.5d 91% ROI leverage

Win Rate: 100% (5 out of 5 trades)

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PRACTICAL TRADING GUIDE

Basic Reversal Strategy:

Entry:
1. Wait for divergence (green/red triangle on chart)
2. Check Score: |Score| > 0.5 strengthens signal
3. Score near ±1.0 = extreme reversal zone
4. Enter +2 bars after divergence (accounts for pivot delay)

Exit:
• Conservative: opposite divergence
• Aggressive: Score crosses opposite threshold (±0.5)
• Stop-loss: ATR × 2-3 from entry

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Settings for Different Styles:

Scalping/Intraday (5-15M):
Pivot Lookback: 2 (aggressive)
Cloud Mode: Gradient
MTF: off or 1H

Swing Trading (1H-4H):
Pivot Lookback: 3 (balanced)
Cloud Mode: Threshold
MTF: on, 4H-D, Reduce mode

Position Trading (Daily):
Pivot Lookback: 5 (conservative)
MTF: on, Weekly, Block mode

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When NOT to Trade Divergences:

• Tight range: Score oscillates within ±0.2
• Low volatility: clouds don't form or are very weak
• Against strong trend without MTF: gray triangles = filtered signals

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Combining with Other Tools:

RSS3 is a confirmation tool, not a standalone system:

• Use support/resistance levels for targets
• Confirm with volume (OBV, CVD) for reversal strength
• Consider fundamentals during news events
• Apply risk management: max 2-3% capital per trade

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CONCLUSIONS

Analysis of four different assets during November 2025 demonstrated RSS3's effectiveness across markets and timeframes:

High Returns: 18.4% on BTC in one week via full cycle
Consistency: 100% win rate across all four trades
Versatility: 15M to 4H timeframes, all asset classes
Leverage Efficiency: 91.4% ROI on E-mini futures margin

Key advantages over classic divergences:

1. Quantitative strength scoring: Score -1 to +1 vs binary yes/no
2. Automation: no manual pivot hunting
3. MTF context: filters counter-trend signals
4. Adaptive clouds: visualizes pressure accumulation zones

Alternative entry methods demonstrated:
• Traditional: divergence-based (BTC, GBP, ES)
• Modern: pure Score extremes (NVDA)
• Both work with appropriate risk management

The indicator is free and can serve as either a complementary filter to your existing system or the foundation for a complete reversal trading strategy.

🔗 Download RSS3: Get it on TradingView

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