The Market Framework Model (MFM)

MFM does not predict the market , it organizes it.

The Market Framework Model (MFM) is not a trading system, not a signal generator, and not a performance model.
It is a structural interpretation framework designed to reveal when markets are coherent and when they are not.

Markets do not move through isolated signals.

Indicators often contradict each other.
Short-term triggers without context create confusion.
MFM addresses this by organizing market behavior into four interacting structural layers:

• Regime
• Phase
• Leadership
• Pattern Structure (MPF)

Each layer is independent.
When they align, structure becomes visible.

The Four Layers

1. Regime: The Environment Behind Price

The regime layer identifies the dominant higher-timeframe environment.
It answers a simple but critical contextual question:
Does the market have structural support for upward or downward movement?

The regime acts as the backdrop for all other behavior.
It does not create signals, it frames the context.

2. Phase: The Internal Momentum Cycle (MRM)

Phase describes where the market sits within its momentum rotation.
It is expressed through three recurring structural states:

• Phase 1 (Red): exhaustion, instability, distribution
• Phase 2 (Orange): rotation, compression, hesitation
• Phase 3 (Green / Teal): recovery, rebuilding, early strength

Phases provide structure without instruction.
They describe where the market is, not what to do.

3. Leadership: Strength Relative to a Benchmark

Markets never move in isolation.
The Leadership layer compares an asset to a benchmark (such as SPX, BTC.D, or DXY) to determine whether strength or weakness is isolated or supported.

The leadership highlights:

• Leader: outperforming
• Neutral: in line with the benchmark
• Lagger: underperforming

Leadership helps identify whether strength or weakness is isolated or supported.

4. Pattern Structure: Directional Probability (MPF)

The MPF layer highlights short-term structural setups.
These setups are based on pivot behavior and local pattern structure.

Two markers may appear:

• StructureUP: Constructive structure when aligned with Phase 3
• StructureDown: weakening structure when aligned with Phase 1

These markers are not standalone signals.
They only gain meaning when interpreted in combination with Regime and Phase.

How The Layers Work Together

When structural context aligns, coherence becomes visible.

Example:
Bullish Regime + Phase 3 + Leadership Strength + StructureUp
→ structurally consistent upward behavior

Example:
Bearish Regime + Phase 1 + Leadership Weakness + StructureDown
→ structurally consistent downward pressure

MFM creates structure.
You decide how to use it.

Different assets. Different volatility.
Same structural logic.

Why MFM Is Consistent Across Markets

Across BTC, XRP, NVDA, SPX, Gold, and other assets, the same structural behavior recurs:

• Phase 3 shows the strongest structural development
• Phase 2 acts as a compression and transition zone
• Phase 1 reflects exhaustion and instability
• Leadership reveals isolation or confirmation
• Regime shapes how all phases unfold

Clean Chart Principles

MFM is designed to stay out of your way.

• Minimal overlays
• Clear color logic
• Small and unobtrusive labels
• Structure without visual clutter

A clean chart reduces emotional bias and improves interpretation.

Disclaimer
The Market Framework Model (MFM) and all related materials are provided for educational and informational purposes only. Nothing in this publication, the framework, its implementation, or any associated charts should be interpreted as financial advice, investment recommendations, or trading signals. All examples, visualizations, and backtests are illustrative and based on historical data. They do not guarantee or imply any future performance. Financial markets involve risk, including the potential loss of capital, and users remain fully responsible for their own decisions. MFM describes structural market context only and should not be used as the sole basis for trading or investment actions. Any interpretation, application, or use of the framework is entirely at the user’s own discretion and risk. The author and Inratios© make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information provided. By using the Market Framework Model (MFM) or any related insights, you acknowledge and agree to these terms.

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