"The TDST Trend level indicates when the market has established a trend and should continue to gain momentum. If price is able to close above a Buy TDST line and then open above that level on the following price bar and trade at least one tick higher, it suggests that the market is sufficiently strong and should continue its price advance until a completed sell Setup is recorded, if it hasn't been already, and this Sell setup should proceed to a completed Sell Countdown without a major price reversal.If the market were not able to exceed this Buy TDST line to the upside on a closing and opening basis (plus one additional price tick), then it suggests that the market is not yet strong enough to mount a sustainable trend upside, and that price should decline." In those instances when the TDST level prevents further market progress, the presumption is that the underlying trend will reassert itself, which, of course, you should prepare for." - Tom DeMark Whether you enter the market based upon a low-risk indication provided by TD Sequential or TD Combo or use some other methodology, the critical TDST level describes where potential support or resistance exists, where a trend is expected to accelerate and/or where you can prudently justify taking your profits.
"Because its application is universal and pervasive, TDST is a valuable contribution to a trend follower's tool kit demonstrating its utility in defining potential breakout levels and the perpetuation of a trend.