On 12th August 2025, Senior Trading Strategist Tom from Trendsignal walked through a textbook example of the Sniper Strategy in action — a trade setup on the Japanese 225 (Nikkei) that generated an impressive +824 pips in a single day.
Spotting the Opportunity
Using our proprietary sniper discs, the system flagged a strong buying opportunity. This wasn’t just any setup; it was supported by multiple layers of trend confirmation:
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Green outline sniper disc – indicating a buy signal.
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Gray infield – showing the continuation of an existing uptrend.
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Weekly trend alignment (WT), monthly trend alignment (DNT), and a charting pattern (CP) all in agreement.
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Blue intermediate trend line – confirming sustained upward momentum since April.
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Vector average and trend signal line turning from red to green for extra conviction.
When so many elements line up, the probability of a strong move increases dramatically.
Why This Trade Stood Out
A sniper disc and a colour change are the minimum triggers to enter a trade, but this setup had far more in its favour. That’s why it was treated as an extended-target trade rather than just aiming for the starting 618-pip target.
Tom explained it using a simple analogy: trading in these conditions is like swimming downstream with the wind at your back — everything is pushing you towards success.
The Results
The market moved 824 pips before the end of the trading day. To put that into perspective:
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£1 per pip = £824
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£3 per pip = approximately £2,500
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£5 per pip = around £4,000
All from a single trade, entered and closed within one day.
Opportunities Like This Every Day
While this was a standout move, it’s far from unique. Using the Trendsignal scanner, we track around 37 markets daily, looking for sniper opportunities just like this one.
If you want to see how we find these trades, manage them, and decide on targets, join our free live trading session. Tom will be hosting tonight at 7:00pm, showcasing the Sniper Strategy in action and sharing potential trade ideas for the evening ahead.
