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Bull Trap vs Buy Setup — Risk-aware Detection of False Breakouts and Valid Entry Setups

Last Updated: July 4, 2025
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Overview

This module identifies trade setups vulnerable to false breakouts (bull traps) and distinguishes them from valid buy entry setups. It delivers a risk-aware analysis aimed at avoiding costly entry mistakes.


The RISI Framework Breakdown for Bull Trap vs Buy Setup

StepNamePurpose
RRoleSets the AI’s posture and persona as a risk-aware institutional trader focused on breakout validation.
IInsightAnalyzes price action, volume, momentum divergences, and market structure to detect bull traps versus genuine buy setups.
SStrategySimulates potential price behaviors following breakout attempts, assessing risk of false signals.
IImpactProvides actionable trade guidance to avoid bull traps and confirm buy setups with risk mitigation.

How to Use the Bull Trap vs Buy Setup Module

Copy and paste these prompts into ChatGPT sequentially, replacing [STOCK] with your target stock:

  1. Role Prompt:
    Activate ProTrader Mode for Risk-aware Bull Trap Detection and Buy Setup Validation
  2. Setup Analysis Prompt:
    Analyze recent price action, volume, momentum divergences, and market structure for signs of bull traps versus valid buy setups in [STOCK]. Limit output to one paragraph.
  3. Behavior Simulation Prompt:
    Simulate price movement scenarios following breakout attempts, highlighting risks of false breakouts and confirming buy setups for [STOCK]. Limit output to one paragraph.
  4. Impact (Implications) Prompt:
    Summarize actionable recommendations to avoid bull traps and identify confirmed buy setups for [STOCK]. Provide one clear, risk-aware paragraph.

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