Dealer Edge + Charm + Pulse Workflow
Read the market before you trade it. This is the repeatable workflow from the member guide: dealer positioning first, time-decay pressure second, live chart confirmation third.
Goal: Understand the day type and the likely magnet before choosing direction and size.
Session mantra: Levels first. Direction second. Size last.
The three-part workflow
1. Dealer Edge - establish structure (GEX)
Use the GEX shelf to locate:
- Anchor - primary magnet
- Flip - volatility regime boundary
- GEX Rating (1-5) - stable, mixed, or volatile day type
- Defense lines - secondary structure
Dealer Edge Quick Start | GEX Rating System
2. Charm - measure time pressure
Switch to the Charm shelf. Mark the strongest Charm strike and read it above or below current price - not by color alone.
3. Pulse - execute on the chart
Open Pulse for the same symbol. Confirm GEX levels and Charm Drift match what you wrote down. Add Flow, Darkpool, or BT Cloud only as confirmation filters.
What members should leave with
| Output | Source |
|---|---|
| Direction | Price vs Anchor - which way the dealer magnet pulls |
| Day type | GEX Rating - stable (4-5), mixed (3), or volatile (1-2) |
| Time pressure | Charm concentration location vs price |
| Execution | Pulse overlays - plan entries around structure, not mid-range noise |
Pulse overlay stack
Recommended starting view
Turn on GEX + Charm Drift first. Add other modes only when they answer a specific confirmation question.
| Overlay | Role |
|---|---|
| GEX | Anchor, Flip, and Defense levels from Dealer Edge |
| Charm Drift | Strongest time-decay drift level on the chart |
| Gravity Path | Forward arc toward the anchor (1D/2D/3D + Front/F+2/F+3) - how to read |
| Net Flow | Session call vs put premium - confirm or challenge dealer bias |
| Dark Pool | Institutional print levels as reaction zones |
| BT Cloud | EMA/SMA trend context over dealer structure |
| Watchlist | Live last price and change for indexes and key names |
Equity-only: Dark Pool, BT Cloud, GEX, Charm Drift, Net Flow. Futures roots on Pulse are price and session tools only - use Futures Echo Map for the full dealer map.
GEX render style
| Style | Best for | What you see |
|---|---|---|
| Lines | Fast intraday reads | Clean levels, minimal clutter |
| Bubbles | Magnitude comparison | Where gamma is stacked and how large each concentration is |
| Channels | Streaming and level trading | Soft bands that preserve readability |
Session defaults (walkthrough baseline)
- Session: RTH for the regular-hours read
- Timeframe: 5-minute for structure vs noise balance
- Auto: Live to keep the chart on the current bar; use Fit after reviewing earlier price action
Live read template
Say the full read before clicking:
Price is [above/below] Anchor [X]. Flip is [Y], and price is [above/below] it,
suggesting [stable / volatility expansion] conditions. Charm Drift is strongest
at [Z] and sits [above/below] current price, creating [upside/downside/overhead]
pressure. GEX and Charm [agree/disagree], so the setup is [high confluence / chop warning].
Bullish pinning playbook
All three must align:
- Price is below the Anchor - magnet above current price
- GEX Rating is 4 or 5 - positive gamma, pin-friendly environment
- Price is above the Flip - stable side of the regime
With Charm agreeing (confluence at or toward the anchor), look for structured breakouts or buyable pullbacks with the Anchor as the target. Avoid random mid-range entries.
Volatile breakdown (inverse)
- Price above the Anchor - bearish magnet down
- GEX Rating 1-2 - negative gamma, amplified movement
- Price below the Flip - volatility can expand
Expect faster moves and sharper reversals. Reduce size, define risk before entry, and do not force a slow pinning thesis.
Risk reminder
One strong read does not remove trade risk. Use position sizing, stops, and a daily loss limit appropriate for your account.
Premarket routine (repeat daily)
60-second process
- Open Dealer Edge - load SPY, SPX, QQQ, or your ticker
- Write down GEX structure - Anchor, Flip, Defense, GEX Rating
- Switch to Charm - strongest strike + above/below price + expected pressure
- Open Pulse - same symbol; confirm levels match the chart
- Build the plan - directional magnet, day type, trigger, invalidation, size before entry
Daily read worksheet
| Field | Your notes |
|---|---|
| Ticker | |
| Price vs Anchor | Below / At / Above |
| Anchor | |
| Flip | |
| GEX Rating | 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 |
| Charm Drift | Strike + above/below price + expected pressure |
| GEX + Charm | Agree / Disagree |
| Trade plan | Trigger, target, invalidation, size |
Quick reference card
Dealer Edge - 60-second read
- GEX lens: Anchor (magnet) | Flip (vol regime) | Rating 1-5
- Charm lens: Read color and location relative to price
Charm location rule
- Amber above → potential drift up
- Amber below → potential drift down
- Purple above → overhead pressure
- Purple below → potential downside pressure
Price vs Anchor - direction
- Below → bullish magnet up
- At → neutral / premium-selling zone
- Above → bearish magnet down
GEX Rating - volatility regime
- 4-5 → positive GEX | stable | slow | smooth
- 3 → neutral | range | mixed
- 1-2 → negative GEX | violent | fast | volatile
Pulse - same story on the chart
- Modes: GEX + Charm Drift first; optional Gravity Path for forward arc context; Flow / Darkpool / BT Cloud as filters
- Gravity Path: 1D + Front to start; see Gravity Path guide
- Style: Lines | Bubbles | Channels
- Session: RTH | Timeframe: 5m | Auto: Live
Final takeaway
GEX gives the magnet and day type. Charm maps time-decay concentration, and its position relative to price determines the directional read. Pulse puts both directly on the chart so you trade the levels instead of the noise.
Optional: add Gravity Path when you want a forward arc toward the anchor (1D/2D/3D window + expiration lens) after GEX and Charm agree.
Related
- Gravity Path - forward arc setup and read template
- Pulse Quick Start - Modes menu and overlay defaults
Support
- Market questions and ticker requests: #market-talk on Discord
- New members: #start-here for access and alert setup
- Dealer Edge and Pulse are included in Trade Echo alongside OptionFlow, Darkpool, Algo Edge, Cortex, and mobile access
Educational only - not financial advice. Options and futures involve substantial risk.