The HTF Gate is a higher-timeframe market-state filter designed to identify whether current auction conditions favor directional continuation or rotational trade.
Current Gate Snapshot
Updated May 13, 2026 • 10:45 AM EST
Current Interpretation
Buyers currently control the auction while price remains accepted above key value and VWAP references. The gate remains LONG ONLY with confirmed directional structure and supportive overnight inventory conditions.
What Weakens The Gate
Failure back into value and loss of VWAP acceptance would weaken continuation conditions and reopen rotational trade toward POC.
How To Read the HTF Gate
Score
Composite directional score based on value acceptance, VWAP structure, overnight inventory, and auction positioning.
Strength
Measures the quality and alignment of the auction structure. Higher strength suggests stronger continuation conditions.
LONG ONLY
Buy-side conditions are favored. Short participation is not supported by the gate.
SHORT ONLY
Sell-side conditions are favored. Long participation is not supported by the gate.
CONFIRMED
Higher-timeframe alignment supports directional continuation.
InValue
Shows whether price is currently trading inside value. Inside value often means more two-sided rotation.
NearVWAP
Shows whether price is interacting with VWAP structure. Near VWAP can become a decision zone or chop area.