The Best Trendline Methods of Alan Andrews and Five New Trendline Techniques

The Best Trendline Methods of Alan Andrews and Five New Trendline Techniques by Patrick Mikula is a specialized trading manual that unveils the legendary work of Dr. Alan H. Andrews, the creator of the famous Median Line (Andrews’ Pitchfork) method. Building on Andrews’ original teachings—derived from Roger Babson’s Action/Reaction principles—this book provides traders with a comprehensive guide to applying trendline techniques in modern markets.

The first section is devoted to Andrews’ original concepts, showing how simple bar charts and pivot points can be transformed into powerful analytical tools. Readers will learn how to identify high-to-high and low-to-low trendlines, construct multi-pivot lines, and apply the Median Line Theory that Andrews believed reflected the natural laws of physics—where price returns to its median line about 80% of the time. Mikula explains Andrews’ trading principles in detail, such as how to recognize pivots forming on or around the median line, how to interpret failures to reach the line, and how to use trigger lines and warning lines to anticipate market reversals.

The second section introduces five innovative methods developed by Austin Financial Group, including:

• New Pitchfork Trading Rules that refine buy and sell signals
• The Median Line–Momentum Swing Trading Strategy, combining median lines with stochastic indicators for high-probability setups
• The 50% Pitchfork, designed for sideways markets where standard pitchforks may be too steep
• The Median Line Pivot Zone, a timing tool to estimate when price is most likely to meet the median line
• The Super-Pitchfork, which integrates Andrews’ action/reaction concepts with pitchfork analysis for precise market projections

Rich with annotated charts from stocks, futures, and commodities, the book transforms complex geometry into actionable trading strategies. Whether you are a professional trader or an advanced student of market structure, Mikula’s work provides clear explanations, historical context, and practical rules that can be directly applied in live trading.

This volume stands out as one of the few dedicated explorations of Andrews’ methods available to the public, making it an invaluable resource for anyone serious about mastering trendline analysis and price behavior.

Contents:

SECTION 1: The Best Trendline Methods of Alan Andrews

• Bar Charts and Pivots
• High to High and Low to Low Trendlines
• High to Low and Low to High Trendlines
• Multi-Pivot Line
• Median Line
• Median Line Theory
• Median Line Trading Principles 1-3
• Median Line Trading Principles 4
• The Pitchfork (Upper and Lower Parallel Lines)
• Trigger Lines
• Pitchfork and Trigger Line Trading Rules
• Mini-Median Line
• Warning Lines
• The Expanding Swings Pattern
• Action Reaction Method 1
• Action Reaction Method 2
• Sliding Trendline
• Trading The Elliott Wave Pattern

SECTION 2: Five New Trendline Techniques

• New Pitchfork Trading Rule 1
• New Pitchfork Trading Rule 2
• New Pitchfork Trading Rule 3
• New Method 1: The Median Line-Momentum Swing Trading Strategy
• New Method 2: The 50 Percent Pitchfork
• New Method 3: The Median Line Pivot Zone
• New Method 4: The Action Reaction Method 3
• New Method 5: The Super-Pitchfork

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