# 002 - Inside Bar

Searches for a classic Inside Bar pattern and places Stop Orders based on the Main Bar's close direction.

Canonical: https://prismaticalgos.com/compendium/algo/324-002-inside-bar
Record ID: 324
Catalog rank: 649 (reading order, not performance)
Snapshot: 2026-10-31 15:46 UTC
Family: Price Action & Market Structure (E)
Source: https://www.mql5.com/en/code/73884
Evidence label (unverified): backtest_shown

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## Extraction warnings

No automated warnings recorded; this is not validation.

## Recorded profile

- symbols: EURUSD, XAUUSD, SP500
- timeframes: H1, M15
- sessions: Not specified
- market_regime: any

## Indicators

No indicator stack recorded.

## Recorded long-entry rules

- Main Bar closes bullish

## Recorded short-entry rules

- Main Bar closes bearish

## Recorded exit rules

- Stop Loss placed as a fraction of Main Bar range
- Take Profit based on Risk/Reward ratio

## Recorded filters

- ATR Filter
- Inside Bar Filter

## Risk controls

- Stop loss: Stop Loss (x Main Bar Range)
- Take profit: TakeProfit (Risk/Reward)
- Position sizing: Lot Type - Fixed Lot or % Risk from Start Balance