Market Tick Data
The Market Tick Data retrieves the most recent price updates (ticks) for a specific trading symbol such as EURUSD, BTCUSD, or XAUUSD.
Tick-by-Tick Market Data
A tick represents one change in price — the smallest unit of market movement. Each tick includes:
- Time of the update
- Bid price
- Ask price
This data shows how the market is moving right now, not averaged or smoothed.
When to Use Tick Data
Tick data is used when precision and timing matter, especially for:
- Scalping and very short-term trades
- Entry and exit timing
- Spread behavior monitoring
- Liquidity and micro-volatility analysis
- Detecting fast market moves
- Slippage and execution quality checks
- Tick-level backtesting
If candles show where price has been, ticks show how price is moving.
Simple Example Prompts
Get the latest ticks for EURUSD
Show me recent tick data for XAUUSD
Check bid-ask movement on BTCUSD
Analyze tick behavior before entering
Monitor spread changes in real time
What Information You Get (Explained Simply)
Each tick contains:
Time
The exact moment the price update occurred (UTC).
Used for:
- Measuring reaction speed
- Identifying news spikes
- Aligning with time-based rules
Bid Price
The price at which the market is willing to buy.
Used for:
- Sell entries
- Exit pricing
- Spread calculation
Ask Price
The price at which the market is willing to sell.
Used for:
- Buy entries
- Entry cost analysis
Spread (Ask − Bid)
Not returned directly, but easily derived.
Used for:
- Entry filtering
- Scalping validation
- Avoiding illiquid conditions
How Tick Data Influences Trading Decisions
Entry Timing
- Enter trades when tick momentum confirms direction
- Avoid entries during spread expansion
- Wait for stable bid-ask flow
Example:
Enter buy only after 5 consecutive rising bid ticks.
Exit Precision
- Exit at the first sign of tick reversal
- Tight exits during fast markets
- Protect profits during micro pullbacks
Example:
Close position if bid drops for 3 consecutive ticks.
Scalping & High-Frequency Logic
- Measure price acceleration
- Detect liquidity gaps
- Validate execution speed
Example:
Scalp only when tick frequency is high and spread stays tight.
Tick Data Comparison vs Candles
| Candles | Ticks |
|---|---|
| Smoothed price | Raw price |
| Good for trends | Good for timing |
| Slower | Instant |
| Strategy overview | Execution precision |
Best practice:
Use candles to decide what to trade, ticks to decide when.
Example:
Spread Safety Rule
Do not open trades if tick spread widens above normal levels.
News Reaction Filter
If tick volatility spikes within 10 seconds of news time, pause trading.
Stop-Loss Protection
Tighten stop loss if rapid opposing ticks appear.
How It Works with Watchlists
- Tick data is requested only for approved symbols
- Often triggered after:
- Watchlist scan finds a setup
- Symbol is selected
- Chart is activated
- Ensures precision before execution
Example:
Scan Forex Majors, pick best setup, then use tick data for entry timing.
Best Practices
- ✔ Use tick data only for short-term decisions
- ✔ Always combine with spread and risk checks
- ✔ Avoid tick trading during low liquidity
- ✔ Do not rely on ticks alone for trend direction
Tick-Based Entry & Exit Templates
These templates answer one question:
“When exactly should I enter or exit, based on real-time price movement?”
Ticks are used only for timing, never for guessing direction.
1. Momentum Break Entry (Fast Markets)
When to use
- Breakouts
- News reaction
- Volatility expansion
- Scalping
Entry Rule
Enter BUY if:
Ask price increases for 3 consecutive ticks
Spread remains below normal
Price is above a key level (trendline / support-resistance)
Exit Rule
Exit if:
Bid price drops for 2 consecutive ticks
Or spread widens suddenly
Why it works
- Confirms real buying pressure
- Avoids fake candle breakouts
2. Pullback Confirmation Entry (Trend Following)
When to use
- Trending markets
- Entries near moving trendlines or zones
Entry Rule
Enter BUY when:
Price pulls back to a trendline
Tick sequence switches from falling to rising
First higher bid tick appears
Exit Rule
Exit if:
Tick momentum reverses against trend
Price fails to make new highs after 5 ticks
Why it works
- Uses ticks to confirm pullback completion
- Prevents early entries
3. Spread-Safe Entry Filter (Scalping Protection)
When to use
- Scalping
- Low-timeframe strategies
Entry Rule
Allow entry only if:
Spread remains stable for [N] ticks
No sudden bid-ask widening
Exit Rule
Exit immediately if:
Spread spikes above safe threshold
Why it works
- Protects from liquidity traps
- Prevents slippage losses
4. Fake Breakout Rejection (Stop-Hunt Defense)
When to use
- Key support / resistance
- Stop-hunt zones
Entry Rule
Enter SELL if:
Price breaks resistance
But bid fails to follow ask
2 consecutive falling bid ticks appear
Exit Rule
Exit if:
Ask price regains momentum
Why it works
- Detects false breakouts
- Uses tick divergence instead of candles
5. Tick-Based Break-Even Protection
When to use
- After entry
- During fast moves
Rule
Move stop loss to break-even if:
Profit exceeds X pips
And favorable tick momentum continues
Revert Rule
Cancel BE move if:
Opposing ticks appear immediately
Why it works
- Locks profit only when flow confirms
6. Tick-Triggered Partial Exit
When to use
- Scaling strategies
- High volatility markets
Rule
Close 50% of position if:
Opposing ticks appear for 3 consecutive updates While near resistance
Why it works
- Protects gains
- Keeps runner alive
7. News Spike Safety Exit
When to use
- Economic releases
- Unexpected volatility
Rule
Exit all positions if:
Tick frequency explodes
Spread widens abruptly
Direction becomes erratic
Why it works
- Prevents slippage during chaos
8. Tick + Drawing Integration
Ticks never act alone. They confirm what your drawings already suggest.
Example
If price touches my trendline and tick momentum turns bullish, enter buy.
Drawings define where,
Ticks decide when
9. Tick + Watchlist + Scan Flow
Example
Scan "Forex Majors" watchlist
Pick strongest setup
Open chart
Enter only when tick momentum confirms
Exit if tick reversal appears
10. Compact Expert Prompts
Enter buy on EURUSD when 3 rising ask ticks confirm breakout.
Exit if bid drops twice in a row.
Use tick flow to time entry at support.
Close if spread spikes.
Final Rule
Ticks are execution triggers — not decision makers.
The agent always respects this priority:
- Account safety
- Risk rules
- Watchlist rules
- Chart structure
- Tick confirmation
- Entry or exit
Tick data shows the market breathing in real time — perfect for precise entries, fast exits, and scalping decisions.
Use ticks to enter precisely, exit intelligently, and avoid bad liquidity — never to guess direction.