Cypher Pattern — what it is and how to use it in trading
Definition
The Cypher pattern is a harmonic XABCD figure with its own set of Fibonacci ratios: point C extends beyond point A, and point D retraces the X-C leg rather than X-A, unlike most of the other harmonics.
How it works in the builder
cypher_bullish/cypher_bearish use left/right/tolerance parameters — the same general swing-confirmation logic, but with a structurally different reference leg for computing point D.
What it looks like on the chart
The distinguishing feature on the chart is that point C clearly extends beyond point A — something that never happens in a Gartley/Bat. It's the simplest visual cue for telling a Cypher apart from the other harmonics.
Typical use
Point D is used as an entry zone against the direction of the C-D leg, like the other harmonic figures, often with an overall trend filter.
Common pitfalls
Because point C extends beyond A, an early, not-yet-complete figure is easily mistaken for a plain trend continuation — the builder's signal only fires on the bar confirming a completed point D, worth keeping in mind when backtesting on short timeframes.
This block is available in the strategy builder
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Cypher Bullish
Block variants
Cypher Bearish