Renko entry timing video
Watch the full Renko entry timing experiment here. This is educational content and not financial advice.
Video length: 15m 33s
Publish time: 2026-01-27 12:00 AM PST
Why Renko entry timing matters
In this Renko entry timing test, I compare two common approaches: entering early when Renko bricks flip direction versus waiting for confirmed entry signals. The goal is not to declare a “best” method. The goal is to show a repeatable testing process and the tradeoffs you should evaluate, including total return, maximum drawdown, profit factor, and trade count.
What you’ll learn about Renko entry timing
- How Renko entry timing changes results when you enter early vs wait for confirmation
- Why trending vs sideways market phases can completely reshape outcomes
- How brick size impacts trade frequency, drawdown, and reliability
- Which metrics to prioritize beyond total profit (drawdown, profit factor, trade count)
- How to think about “strategy fit” based on your own risk tolerance
Key moments
- 00:00 Intro: Early vs Confirmed Renko entries
- 00:26 Why entry timing is personal (risk + drawdown tolerance)
- 02:29 Stock #1: Boeing (BA) setup in TradingView
- 04:12 BA Script 1: Renko 3-Brick Trend results (brick size testing)
- 07:20 BA Script 2: Confirmation / Breakout strategy results
- 08:41 Boeing takeaway: profit vs drawdown tradeoff
- 09:40 Stock #2: Netflix (NFLX) quick setup
- 10:06 NFLX Script 1: 3-Brick Trend results (brick size testing)
- 12:05 NFLX Script 2: Breakout strategy results
- 13:42 Netflix takeaway: when confirmation helps
- 14:11 Final wrap-up: what to consider before choosing entry timing
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Additional learning on Renko entry timing
If you want to go deeper into Renko entry timing, brick size selection, and strategy testing, these related articles expand on the concepts covered in the video.
- Renko chart buy and sell signals: a practical guide – Learn how different Renko signals affect Renko entry timing and trade execution.
- ATR-based Renko brick size calculation – Understand how brick size selection influences Renko entry timing, drawdown, and signal quality.
- Backtesting Renko chart strategies – A step-by-step look at how to properly backtest Renko entry timing ideas in TradingView.
- Advanced Renko chart strategies – Explore how experienced traders refine Renko entry timing for different market phases.
- Dynamic Renko chart indicators – See how indicators can support Renko entry timing without overcomplicating your strategy.
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FAQ (Renko entry timing)
Is early entry or confirmed entry better for Renko entry timing?
There is no universal winner. Renko entry timing depends on market phase, brick size, and your tolerance for drawdowns. This video shows a testing process and highlights what to evaluate before choosing an approach.
What metrics should I compare when testing Renko entry timing?
At minimum: total return, maximum drawdown, profit factor, and trade count. Trade count matters because very low sample sizes can make results look unrealistically strong or weak.
Why does brick size matter so much for Renko entry timing?
Brick size changes the sensitivity of signals. Smaller bricks often create more trades and more noise, while larger bricks reduce trades and can delay entries. That shift affects drawdown, profit factor, and overall reliability.