L1.1 — The Three Entry Model Archetypes

Every entry model falls into one of three archetypes: anticipatory, confirmation, or continuation. An anticipatory entry is placed in advance of confirmation — typically a limit order at a structural level before price has shown a reaction. A confirmation entry waits for a defined signal at the level before triggering. A continuation entry is taken after a structural event (BOS, CHOCH) has already occurred, targeting the next move.

Each archetype has a different risk profile. Anticipatory entries get better prices but face higher failure rates when the level does not hold. Confirmation entries sacrifice some of the move for a higher-probability trigger. Continuation entries are lower risk in terms of structural alignment but may enter late relative to the initial move.

Most retail traders unknowingly mix these three archetypes based on emotion rather than a defined system: they use anticipatory entries when confident and wait for confirmation when fearful, with no consistent rule. The goal of this module is to make your entry model explicit so you can apply it consistently and measure its actual performance.