This Quotex setup reads momentum and market structure at the same time by stacking three tools: Bears Power, the Awesome Oscillator (AO) and the ZigZag. The idea is simple: act only when momentum and structure agree, and stand aside when they do not. A signal is decision support, not a promise — you still confirm the candle close and manage risk on every trade.
What Each Indicator Plots
Bears Power
Bears Power measures selling pressure by comparing the current low to an exponential moving average (EMA). When the histogram sits deep below zero, sellers are in control; as those bars shrink back toward zero, selling pressure is fading and a turn higher becomes possible. It is a pressure gauge, not a direction command.
Awesome Oscillator (AO)
The Awesome Oscillator is a momentum histogram. The classic version subtracts a 34-period simple moving average of the median price, (high + low) / 2, from a 5-period one, so green bars mark building bullish momentum and red bars mark building bearish momentum. It tells you whether a move actually has force behind it.
ZigZag
ZigZag filters out minor noise and draws straight lines between significant swing highs and lows, making the market's structure easy to read. One caveat matters more than any other: ZigZag repaints its most recent leg. The last line can move or disappear as new candles print, so a swing that looks perfect in hindsight was not tradable at that exact moment live. Use ZigZag to frame structure, never as a standalone entry trigger.
Indicator Settings
These are the settings shown in the walkthrough. Treat them as a starting point and adjust to the asset and timeframe you trade:
- ZigZag — Deviation 5, Depth 15, Backstep 7. Pick a visible colour so swings stand out.
- Bears Power — Period 13.
- Awesome Oscillator — shown here with a 3 / 24 setting; the classic AO uses 5 / 34 on median price if you prefer the standard reading.
The Entry Method
Wait for all three tools to line up at a fresh ZigZag swing, then confirm on the candle close before you commit:
- Higher (buy): price is turning up off a fresh ZigZag swing low, the AO histogram shifts from red toward green, and Bears Power is rising back toward zero. Enter only after a candle closes in agreement.
- Lower (sell): price is rolling over from a fresh ZigZag swing high, the AO histogram fades from green toward red, and momentum is weakening. Again, wait for the close.
- Stand aside: the AO and Bears Power disagree, price is stuck flat, or the ZigZag leg is still forming. In choppy conditions the cleanest decision is no trade at all.
Where This Method Fails
The setup struggles in two situations. The first is chop: in a tight, directionless range the AO flips colour constantly and Bears Power hovers near zero, producing signals that cancel each other out. The second is the ZigZag repaint trap — reading the freshest, unconfirmed leg as if it were fixed. If you enter on a leg that later redraws, the signal you thought you traded never really existed. High-impact news is a third reason to stand aside, since a single release can override every indicator on the chart. Practice the reads on a demo account until the stand-aside rule feels as natural as the entry.
Quotex Bears Power Trading with AO + Zigzag
FAQ
Does ZigZag repaint on this Quotex setup?
Yes. ZigZag's most recent leg can move or disappear as new candles form, so its latest swing is not a live signal. Use it to frame structure and always confirm the entry with a candle close plus agreement from the AO and Bears Power.
What timeframe suits this method?
It is built for short expiries, and the walkthrough uses 30-second trades. Match the expiry to the timeframe you read the signal on, and step up a timeframe if the shorter one is too noisy to read cleanly.
Do I need to buy anything to use it?
The concept works with the standard Bears Power, Awesome Oscillator and ZigZag indicators on your platform. If you want the full library set up for you, every indicator on the site is included in a single $39 lifetime plan.
For related structure-based setups, see the 30-second OTC Bears Power and ZigZag method, binary options with the Awesome Oscillator and Momentum, and Quotex with ZigZag and DeMarker.
This content is for educational purposes only. Trading involves risk. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Always practice responsible money management and limit your daily trades to avoid large losses.
