When the Golden Pocket Fails

GP fails when price accepts below 78.6% or breaks the swing low that defined 100% Fib — the impulse is fully retraced or structure broke.

Failure signs before full break: heavy bearish closes inside pocket, inability to reclaim 50% after GP touch, opposing HTF trend engaging.

Do not move Fib anchors to 'make' GP fit after price falls through — anchor cheating destroys edge.

After failure, watch for reversal setups at deeper HTF levels or flip to range playbook — do not insist on original long thesis.

Failed GP longs that become breakdown shorts are valid — but require new confirmation, not anger trading.