Velocity Pulse

✦/❖ markers show up only when volatility wakes up. In quiet markets they stay hidden. In charged markets they appear near the stripes so you immediately connect trend with energy.

Why you care

• Trend signals with a Pulse often travel farther—but risks and drawdowns expand. Use appropriate size and room.

• Fade attempts during a Pulse demand better location (edges, timing triggers) or smaller size. Think partials and faster accountability.

Workflow

• Outer‑zone push + active stripe + Pulse → caution on early fades; look for pullbacks in the direction of pressure.

• Re‑entry + fading stripe + no Pulse → more forgiving for mean‑reversion; tighten targets at structure.

Quiet regimes

When Pulse is absent for long stretches, expect range behavior. In that environment, re‑entries and participation flips carry more weight.