POC Scanner scans thousands of symbols looking for structurally bullish setups on the weekly timeframe. Understanding the logic behind these signals helps you make better trading decisions.
What Makes a Signal?
A BUY signal requires all of these conditions:
- Price above POC — the symbol trades above its weekly Point of Control, indicating bullish bias
- HVN support below — a High Volume Node below current price provides a volume-based floor
- No LVN below — no Low Volume Node gaps between current price and the HVN support
- First LVN above — the nearest LVN above price becomes the take-profit target
- No HVN overhead — no additional High Volume Nodes between price and the target
Why These Conditions Matter
| Condition | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Price above POC | Filters for institutional buying interest |
| HVN support below | Ensures a real volume-based floor exists |
| No LVN below | Prevents gap risk to the downside |
| First LVN above | Clean target in low-volume air pockets |
| No HVN overhead | Removes resistance between entry and target |
Reading the Results
| Field | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Signal | BUY |
| TP | Take-profit target (first LVN above) |
| POC | Weekly Point of Control |
| VAH / VAL | Value Area boundaries for context |
Trading Signals
Entry
- Limit order near POC or VAH pullback for better entries
- Momentum entry when price breaks above a consolidation near POC
Stop Loss
- Place stops below the HVN support zone
- A close below the weekly POC invalidates the signal
Take Profit
- First LVN above is the initial target
- For extended moves, trail stops using rising VWAP or POC
Limitations
- Weekly timeframe — multi-week to multi-month setups, not day trades
- Bullish only — only BUY signals are currently detected
- Always use your own risk management — position sizing is essential
- Combine with broader context — market regime, sector strength, fundamentals
No signal is 100% reliable. Use signals as a screening tool, not a trading system.