Every 10 seconds of ADA/USD price action (replayed −1:00 so the tape never runs dry) is choreographed into strikes, measured in ticks — the smallest possible price move. Up candle → ADA attacks.Down candle → USD attacks. Flat tape → feints and footwork.
Strike
Trigger (10s candle)
Feint
dead flat — no trades moved price
Jab
moved but closed flat
Straight
1 tick
Hook
2 ticks
Leg kick
choppy: range ≥ 2× body
Front kick
closed at the extreme
Elbow
1.5× volume in a tight range
Knee
3 ticks
Uppercut
wick rejection ≥ 2 ticks
Overhand right
4 ticks
Question mark kick
5+ ticks or 20-min high/low break
KNOCKDOWN
6+ tick candle in 10 seconds
Rounds are 3 minutes (18 candles). 5 rounds per bout, scored by damage; KO at 0 HP, TKO at 3 knockdowns in a round. Trend pushes the loser to the ropes — cornered fighters take +25% damage.