Breakout15m Opening CandleComplexity: Beginner
Opening Range Breakout (ORB 15-Minute)
Captures early morning institutional order flow. Defines the High and Low of the first 15-minute candle (09:15 to 09:30 IST) and enters the market immediately upon a 5-minute breakout candle close beyond the range with volume validation.
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Mathematical Logic & Formula Formulation
Range_High = Max(09:15 to 09:30), Range_Low = Min(09:15 to 09:30); Trigger = Close > Range_High with RVOL > 1.2
Deterministic Entry Rules
Long Entry (BUY)
- ✓Candle closes strictly ABOVE the 15-min Opening Range High after 09:30 AM.
- ✓RVOL is greater than 1.2x average opening volume.
Short Entry (SELL)
- ✓Candle closes strictly BELOW the 15-min Opening Range Low after 09:30 AM.
- ✓RVOL is greater than 1.2x average opening volume.
Exit Criteria & Stop Loss Protection
Initial Stop LossMidpoint of the 15-minute opening range OR 1.0x ATR.
Target Profit1.5x the total opening range height projected in breakout direction.
Risk/Reward Expectancy1 : 2.0
Strategy Configuration Specs
Market Segment:Nifty, BankNifty & FinNifty Index Options
Candle Timeframe:15m Opening Candle
Risk-to-Reward Ratio:1 : 2.0
Throttling Compliance:≤ 10 OPS Enforced
Required TA-Lib Indicators:
Opening Range High/Low (15m)ATR (14)Relative Volume (RVOL)
Risk Management Controls
- •No entries taken after 11:30 AM IST to avoid mid-day sideways consolidation.
Target Trader Profile:Tailored for disciplined morning index breakout traders.