Subtitle: Constraint Resolves Before Commitment — A Universal Structural Law for All Asset Classes

Author: Dr. Glen Brown

Abstract

This white paper formalizes Law X — The Law of Dual-Magnet Regime Commitment, a universal doctrine governing how markets migrate between mechanically imposed constraint zones (Pin Basins) and persistent structural acceptance zones (Commitment Basins). It integrates the Dual-Magnet Principle (Pin Basin → Commitment Basin) with Dr. Glen Brown’s Structural–Momentum Synchronization Doctrine (SMSD) and introduces a deterministic, non-discretionary hierarchy for commitment: Regime Commitment 1 (Daily), Regime Commitment 2 (Weekly), Regime Commitment 3 (Monthly).

The result is an institutional decision engine in which timeframe authority is computed, commitment is permissioned, and non-participation becomes an explicit, correct decision state. This framework is predictive-neutral and applies across equities, indices, FX, crypto, commodities, and rates.

1. The Foundational Statement

Law X: Markets resolve externally imposed constraint before internal structural commitment. Price must first migrate toward the dominant Pin Basin to neutralize mechanical imbalance. Only after such resolution may price interact with an authorized Commitment Basin, determined by hierarchical regime acceptance across Daily, Weekly, and Monthly timeframes.

This is not a strategy and not a forecast model. It is a structural law describing how price resolves tension between two gravitational fields:

• Temporary Constraint Gravity (Pin Basin)
• Persistent Structural Gravity (Commitment Basin)

2. Core Definitions

2.1 Pin Basin (Constraint Gravity)

A Pin Basin is a time-bounded gravitational zone imposed on price by external market mechanics. It exists to relieve imbalance, not to express trend belief.

Examples of Pin Basin mechanisms:

• Options expiries (max pain zones, gamma concentration, dealer hedging pressure)
• Futures roll and delivery windows
• Index rebalancing and systematic flows
• Fixings, auctions, liquidity windows
• Macro event windows (policy decisions, data releases) that compress or release constraint
• Funding-rate stress points, leverage resets

Pin Basin properties: short-lived, externally generated, mechanically enforced, structurally agnostic.

2.2 Commitment Basin (Structural Gravity)

A Commitment Basin is a persistent structural anchor generated by internal market structure. It represents the level at which capital demonstrates acceptance, continuation, and regime commitment.

In this paper, the canonical Commitment Basins are defined via EMA 8 on three hierarchical timeframes:

• CB1 (Daily EMA 8) — Tactical commitment boundary
• CB2 (Weekly EMA 8) — Operational commitment boundary
• CB3 (Monthly EMA 8) — Strategic commitment boundary

Commitment Basin properties: persistent, internally generated, permissioned (cannot be forced), regime-expressive.

3. The Dual-Magnet Principle

Dual-Magnet Principle: Markets do not migrate directly to “belief targets.” They resolve constraint first. The invariant sequence is:

DISLOCATION
   ↓
PIN BASIN (constraint relief)
   ↓
EVALUATION
   ↓
AUTHORIZED COMMITMENT BASIN (acceptance)  — OR —  REJECTION / CONTAINMENT
    

Any attempt to trade Commitment Basin outcomes before Pin Basin resolution constitutes structural violation.

4. Distance-to-Commitment (ΔC)

A key question is not “what will happen,” but “what is structurally reachable.” Define the distance-to-commitment metric:

ΔC formula:

ΔC = (Commitment Basin − Price) / Price

Interpretive thresholds (general guideline):

ΔC Range	Structural Meaning	Expected Behavior
0–2%	Near acceptance	Direct pull possible (if authorized)
2–6%	Transitional	Two-step migration common (Pin → Commitment)
6–12%	Distant	Pin Basin dominates; commitment requires repair
>12%	Dislocated	Commitment is effectively inaccessible without regime migration

In the RC1–RC3 architecture, we compute three distances: ΔC1 to CB1, ΔC2 to CB2, ΔC3 to CB3. This prevents single-line thinking and forces hierarchical reachability.

5. The Regime Commitment Trinity (RC1–RC3)

The central design objective is: every decision is a decision, not a guess. We therefore represent regime commitment as a discrete state vector:

RC = [RC1, RC2, RC3]

Where:

• RC1 = Regime Commitment 1 (Daily)
• RC2 = Regime Commitment 2 (Weekly)
• RC3 = Regime Commitment 3 (Monthly)

5.1 Discrete States (No Ambiguity Rule)

Each RC level is assigned one of three states:

• +1 = Accepted
• 0 = Contested
• −1 = Rejected

5.2 Band-Based Classification (EMA8 ± ATR Band)

To eliminate “kinda above / kinda below,” define a volatility tolerance band per timeframe:

Band_TF = k × ATR_TF

Then define the discrete state:

• RC = +1 if Close ≥ EMA8 + Band
• RC = −1 if Close ≤ EMA8 − Band
• RC = 0 otherwise

The scalar k is an institutional parameter (commonly 0.25 to 0.50) selected for stability across asset classes. Once selected, it must remain consistent for doctrine integrity.

6. Highest Valid Commitment (HVC) Rule

Dominant timeframe is not chosen. It is computed. The market’s dominant commitment is the highest timeframe that is not rejected:

• If RC3 ≥ 0 → Dominant Commitment = Monthly
• Else if RC2 ≥ 0 → Dominant Commitment = Weekly
• Else → Dominant Commitment = Daily (repair mode)

This single rule forbids timeframe cherry-picking and forces hierarchy.

7. Commitment Coherence Grade (CCG)

The RC vector can be coherent or fractured. This determines whether the Dual-Magnet path is permitted.

CCG	Condition	Structural Meaning	Dual-Magnet Implication
CCG-3	RC1 = RC2 = RC3	Aligned regime	Commitment basin can dominate directly
CCG-2	Two match, one differs	Transitional regime	Two-step migration likely (Pin → Authorized Commitment)
CCG-1	Higher TF rejects lower acceptance	Fractured regime	Pin dominates; commitment forbidden until repair

8. SMSD Synchronization Gate (Permission to Approach Commitment)

Commitment interaction is not only structural; it is permissioned. Law X integrates with SMSD via a synchronization gate:

Commitment Access Rule (CAR): Price may approach the authorized Commitment Basin only if synchronization is adequate (e.g., SMSD indicates SS ≥ 1), meaning:

• Momentum is aligned (M)
• Drift is non-negative or stabilizing (D)
• Commitment layer is not rejecting (C)

If the synchronization gate fails, the correct output is not “try anyway.” The correct output is Non-Participation.

9. The Law X Decision Engine (The Master Tool)

The full engine is a deterministic pipeline with three outputs only. It is applicable to all asset classes.

9.1 Step-by-Step Application Workflow

1. Identify Active Pin Basin(s): expiry, roll, fixing, event window, constraint zone.
2. Compute RC Vector: RC1 (Daily), RC2 (Weekly), RC3 (Monthly) using EMA8 ± k×ATR band.
3. Compute CCG: determine whether the regime is aligned, transitional, or fractured.
4. Compute HVC: determine the highest valid commitment timeframe (Monthly, Weekly, or Daily).
5. Compute ΔC1/ΔC2/ΔC3: measure reachability to each commitment basin.
6. Apply Dual-Magnet Sequence: if ΔC is large or CCG is fractured, Pin Basin dominates first.
7. Apply CAR (Synchronization Gate): only permit approach to authorized commitment if SS ≥ 1.
8. Output One of Three Decisions: (A) Commitment Participation, (B) Pin-Only Tactical Probe, (C) Non-Participation.

9.2 The Three Output Decisions (No Fourth Option)

• Decision A — Commitment Participation: Authorized commitment exists, coherence is adequate, and synchronization permits.
• Decision B — Pin-Only Tactical Probe: Constraint relief is tradable, but commitment remains locked or distant.
• Decision C — Non-Participation: Structural authority forbids commitment; preservation is the correct action.

10. Institutional Diagram (Specification)

This diagram is designed for institutional white papers and doctrine manuals. It can be rendered by any designer into a clean schematic. The content below is the canonical layout.

10.1 Diagram Title

“Law X — The Dual-Magnet Regime Commitment Engine”

10.2 Diagram Layout (Top → Bottom)

1. Layer 1: External Constraint Field
   Label: Pin Basin
   Notes: Options expiry / roll / fixing / macro shock / settlement window
   Visual: Dense gravity well or pressure field.
2. Layer 2: Regime Commitment Trinity
   Three horizontal bands (top to bottom):
   RC3 Monthly EMA8 (Strategic Commitment Basin)
   RC2 Weekly EMA8 (Operational Commitment Basin)
   RC1 Daily EMA8 (Tactical Commitment Basin)
   Each band includes: EMA8 line + state indicator (+1 / 0 / −1).
3. Layer 3: Authorization Gate
   Inputs: RC Vector + CCG + HVC + ΔC metrics + SMSD gate (SS).
   Outputs: Commitment Authorized / Commitment Forbidden.
4. Layer 4: Execution Outcomes
   Only three output lanes:
   (A) Commitment Participation
   (B) Pin-Only Tactical Probe
   (C) Non-Participation (Capital Preservation)

10.3 Diagram Caption (Canon Text)

Volatility tells us how far price can move. Structure tells us where price may commit. Law X tells us whether commitment is allowed at all.

11. Practical Demonstration (Method Only)

This white paper is designed to remain universal and data-independent. The live application requires only three chart reads per instrument: Daily EMA8, Weekly EMA8, Monthly EMA8 (plus ATR band logic) and identification of any active Pin Basin.

Bitcoin Example (typical): Large expiry Pin Basin present; RC vector often fractured when macro commitment is not yet restored. The engine typically outputs “Pin-Only” or “Non-Participation” until post-event acceptance repairs RC2/RC3.

Gold Example (typical): In aligned macro trends, RC1/RC2/RC3 frequently converge (+1/+1/+1), producing a commitment-authorized state in which the market may continue structurally unless a new event-pin overrides temporarily.

The doctrine does not require prediction. It requires obedience to computed structural authority.

12. Conclusion

Law X completes an institutional truth: markets cannot commit while constraint remains unresolved. By combining the Dual-Magnet Principle with the Regime Commitment Trinity (RC1–RC3), we eliminate discretionary timeframe selection and replace it with computed regime authority.

With Law X:

• Decisions replace guesses.
• Non-participation becomes a valid, correct state.
• Commitment becomes permissioned and hierarchical.
• All asset classes become readable through one doctrine engine.

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About the Author

Dr. Glen Brown is President & CEO of Global Accountancy Institute, Inc. and Global Financial Engineering, Inc., and a financial engineer focused on multi-asset systematic trading, institutional risk doctrine, and the design of cohesive, automation-ready market frameworks. His work integrates regime structure, volatility identity, and decision architecture for professional proprietary trading operations.

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