CongTrader Strategy V1📈 CongTrader Strategy V1 — Official Overview
CongTrader Strategy V1 is a precision-built algorithm designed for intraday and swing traders who want a structured, rules-driven approach to capturing directional momentum while avoiding low-quality market conditions.
This strategy combines volatility-based logic, trend confirmation filters, and a market-conditioning engine to produce high-probability long and short signals with strictly candle-close confirmed entries (no intrabar repainting).
🔍 Core Philosophy
Modern markets move in bursts of volatility that are often preceded by subtle shifts in momentum and structure.
CongTrader V1 is engineered to:
identify emerging directional pressure early
filter out noise, consolidation, and choppy environments
only execute when multiple conditions align
maintain consistent, disciplined trade management
The result is a strategy that aims to trade quality over quantity, focusing on clear, structured setups rather than impulsive, intrabar signals.
🧠 Key Components (High-Level Explanation)
1️⃣ Directional Signal Engine (Trigger System)
The strategy uses a custom momentum-oscillation model to detect potential turning points and trend continuations.
This engine smooths price action, measures pressure extremes, and generates trigger crossovers that signal potential long or short opportunities.
(The exact formula and coefficients are proprietary and not displayed.)
2️⃣ ATR-Based Risk Management
Each trade is automatically paired with:
a volatility-adaptive stop loss, and
a volatility-adaptive profit target
This allows the strategy to adjust position management dynamically based on current market movement rather than fixed pip or dollar distances.
3️⃣ Trend Confirmation Filter (EMA)
A long-term EMA trend filter prevents counter-trend entries by ensuring:
Long positions trade only above trend
Short positions trade only below trend
This keeps signals aligned with higher-timeframe momentum.
4️⃣ VWAP Institutional Bias Filter
VWAP is used as a dynamic market fair-value reference.
The strategy only trades when price action shows favorable positioning relative to VWAP—helping avoid false moves and mean-reversion traps.
5️⃣ Range & Volatility Filter
A volatility/range filter avoids entering during tight consolidations.
If the market is not moving or lacks range expansion, the strategy waits patiently.
This significantly reduces chop and whipsaw trades.
6️⃣ RTH (Regular Trading Hours) Protection
Optionally limits trades to regular exchange hours for traders who avoid low-liquidity overnight sessions.
⏳ Candle-Close Entry Confirmation (No Repainting)
All entries are strictly confirmed after the bar closes, which means:
No intrabar fakeouts
No signal disappearance
No repainting
Cleaner, more realistic backtesting
This ensures the strategy behaves the same in backtests and in live charts.
🎯 Trade Logic Summary
A trade is only taken when:
✔ A directional trigger signal occurs
✔ Price meets VWAP bias conditions
✔ Price aligns with the long-term trend
✔ Sufficient volatility/range is present
✔ (Optional) Within regular trading hours
✔ The candle has fully confirmed
Every trade is managed automatically with ATR-based stop loss and take profit placement.
📊 Who This Strategy Is For
CongTrader V1 works well for:
Intraday traders (1–15m)
Swing traders (30m–4h)
Momentum and trend-followers
Algorithmic traders looking for disciplined, rules-based entries
Traders who want cleaner signals and less noise
Anyone who wants to avoid low-quality, choppy markets
🔔 Alerts Included
Built-in alerts notify you instantly when conditions for long or short entries are met, making it suitable for:
Manual execution
Automated trading systems
Signal services
🧩 Important Note
This strategy is designed for educational purposes and is not financial advice. Performance may vary depending on market conditions, broker feed, and instrument volatility. Always backtest thoroughly and use risk management.
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RSI + MACD Multi-Timeframe StrategyThis strategy combines the Relative Strength Index (RSI) from the daily timeframe with the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) from the 4-hour timeframe to generate precise long entry and exit signals.
The system uses a multi-timeframe approach to align longer-term trend conditions with shorter-term momentum shifts — allowing traders to catch dips with confirmation and exit before reversals.
🧠 Strategy Logic
✅ Long Entry Condition:
- RSI on the daily (1D) timeframe is oversold (below your defined threshold)
- MACD on the 4H timeframe crosses above the signal line
→ A long trade is opened when these two align
✅ Long Exit Condition:
- RSI on the daily timeframe is overbought
- MACD on the 4H timeframe crosses below the signal line
→ The long trade is closed when these two conditions are met
💡 This strategy currently supports long entries only. Short logic can be added if needed.
📊 Indicator Components
🔹 RSI (Relative Strength Index):
- A momentum oscillator that measures the speed and magnitude of price changes.
- Helps identify overbought (potential sell) and oversold (potential buy) conditions.
- Applied on the 1D timeframe (by default) to reflect broader market trend or exhaustion levels.
🔹 MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence):
- A trend-following momentum indicator based on moving averages.
- The MACD Line (fast EMA - slow EMA) crossing above the Signal Line indicates bullish momentum.
- Used here on the 4-hour timeframe (by default) for shorter-term momentum confirmation.
🔹 Multi-Timeframe (MTF) Logic:
- Uses request.security() to pull higher timeframe data (1D for RSI, 4H for MACD).
- Ensures no repainting, as it only uses closed candles from the higher timeframe.
- Aligns longer-term signals with shorter-term entries, reducing false signals.
📈 Plotting Options
The script includes a plot selector input allowing you to toggle between:
- RSI Plot (with overbought/oversold lines)
- MACD Plot (MACD line and signal line)
- This helps visualize signal conditions clearly on your chart.
🛠 Customization
- RSI & MACD settings are fully configurable
- RSI and MACD timeframes can be adjusted independently
⚠️ Disclaimer
This strategy is provided for educational and informational purposes only.
It is not financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any asset.
Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always test strategies in a simulated environment before live use, and consult with a licensed financial advisor for investment decisions.
Turtles StrategyBorn from the 1980s "Turtle" experiment, this method of trading captures breakouts and places or closes trades with intrabar entries or exits and realized-equity risk controls.
How It Works
The strategy buys/sells on breakouts from recent highs/lows, using ATR for volatility-adjusted stops and sizing. It risks a fixed % (default 1%) of realized equity per trade—initial capital plus closed P&L, ignoring open positions for conservatism. Drawdown protection auto-reduces risk by 20% at 10% drops (up to three times), resetting only on full peak recovery. Single positions only, with 1-tick slippage simulated for realistic fills. Best for trending assets like forex,commodities, crypto, stocks. Backtest for optimal parameters.
Main Operations
The strategy works on any timeframe but it's meant to be used on daily charts.
Entry Signals:
Long: Buy-stop 1 tick above 20-bar high (default "Entry Period") when no position—enters intrabar on breakout.
Short: Sell-stop 1 tick below 20-bar low. OCA cancels opposites.
Size: (Realized equity × adjusted risk %) ÷ (2× ATR stop distance), scaled by point value.
Exit Signals:
Longs: Stop at tighter of (entry - 2× ATR) or (10-bar low - 1 tick trailing, default "Exit Period").
Shorts: Stop at tighter of (entry + 2× ATR) or (10-bar high + 1 tick trailing).
Locks profits in trends, exits fast on fades.
Risk Controls:
Tracks realized equity peak.
10% drawdown: Risk ×0.8; 20%/30%: Further ×0.8 (max 3x).
Full reset above peak—preserves capital in slumps.
Gold 15m: Trend + S/R + Liquidity Sweep (RR 1:2)This strategy is designed for short-term trading on XAUUSD (Gold) using the 15-minute timeframe. It combines trend direction, support/resistance pivots, liquidity sweep detection, and momentum confirmation to identify high-probability reversal setups in line with the dominant market trend.
⚙️ Core Logic:
Trend Filter (EMA 200):
The strategy only takes long positions when price is above the 200 EMA and short positions when price is below it.
Support/Resistance via Pivots:
Dynamic swing highs and lows are identified using pivot points. These act as local supply and demand levels where liquidity is likely to accumulate.
Liquidity Sweep Detection:
A bullish liquidity sweep occurs when price briefly breaks below the last pivot low (grabbing liquidity) and then closes back above it.
A bearish sweep occurs when price breaks above the last pivot high and then closes back below.
Momentum & Candle Strength:
The strategy filters signals based on candle range and body size to ensure entries occur during strong price reactions, not weak retracements.
Risk Management (1:2 RR):
Stop-loss is placed slightly beyond the last pivot level using ATR-based buffers, and take-profit is set at 2× the risk distance, maintaining a reward-to-risk ratio of 1:2.
💼 Trade Logic Summary:
Long Entry:
After a bullish liquidity sweep & reclaim, momentum confirmation, and trend alignment (above EMA 200).
Short Entry:
After a bearish sweep & reclaim, momentum confirmation, and trend alignment (below EMA 200).
Exit:
Automated via ATR-based Stop Loss and Take Profit targets.
📊 Customization Options:
Adjustable EMA length, pivot settings, ATR multipliers, and RR ratio.
Option to enable/disable trend filter.
Toggle display of S/R zones on chart.
🧠 Best Use:
Works best during London and New York sessions when Gold shows strong momentum.
Can be adapted for forex pairs and indices by tuning ATR and pivot parameters.
VWAP Retest + EMA9 Cross + Candle Pattern V2📈 VWAP Retest + EMA9 Cross + Candle Pattern Strategy_V2
Setup: This intraday momentum strategy combines 3 core elements:
• VWAP Retest: Price retests VWAP within a small buffer zone
• EMA9 Crossover: EMA9 crosses above VWAP within the last 3 bars
• Bullish Candle Pattern: At least one bullish signal — Hammer, Engulfing, or Momentum candle
A trade is triggered only during the US morning session (9:30–12:30 EST) and only if price is above yesterday’s high, suggesting strong momentum.
⚙️ Strategy Settings
• Initial Capital: $100,000
• Position Sizing: 10% of equity per trade
• Commission: 0.03% per trade
• Slippage: 1 tick
• Take Profit: +3% from entry
• Stop Loss: 0.5% below VWAP at entry
• Forced Exit: 1:00 PM EST
📊 Strategy Logic
• VWAP Retest Filter ensures entry is near a value zone.
• EMA9 Cross Confirmation aligns short-term momentum with volume-weighted price.
• Bullish Candle Patterns provide price action confirmation:
○ ✅ Hammer
○ ✅ Bullish Engulfing
○ ✅ Large momentum body
• Above Yesterday’s High (YH) acts as a bullish bias filter.
🧪 Backtest Results (Jan 2023 – Oct 2025)
• Total Trades: 120
• Win Rate: 52.5%
• Profit Factor: 1.18
• Max Drawdown: 1.22%
• Net P&L: +$1,064 (+1.06%)
Due to chart data limits, only part of the period may be visible on publication charts.
🔍 Chart Visuals
This strategy plots:
• VWAP (white) and EMA9 (orange)
• Candle pattern markers:
○ “H” = Hammer
○ “BE” = Bullish Engulfing
○ “M” = Momentum Candle
• “SETUP” label when all conditions are met
• YH/YL labels for context — previous day’s high/low
💡 Use Case
This setup is designed for intraday momentum scalping, ideal for traders who:
• Trade morning breakouts
• Use VWAP as a dynamic support/resistance
• Want clear, rule-based entries based on both trend and price action
Educational and research use - not financial advice.
AVWAP+RSI Confluence — 1R TesterRSI + 1R ATR - Monthly P\&L (v4)
WHAT THIS STRATEGY DOES (OVERVIEW)
* Pine strategy (v4) that combines a simple momentum trigger with a symmetric 1R ATR risk model and an on-chart Monthly/Yearly P\&L table.
* Momentum filter: trades only when RSI crosses its own SMA in the direction of the trend (price vs Trend EMA).
* Risk engine: exits use fixed 1R ATR brackets captured at entry (no drifting targets/stops).
* Accounting: the table aggregates percentage returns by month and year using strategy equity.
ENTRY LOGIC (LONGS & OPTIONAL SHORTS)
Indicators used:
* RSI(rsiLen) and its SMA: SMA(RSI, rsiMaLen)
* Trend filter: EMA(emaTrendLen) on price
Longs:
1. RSI crosses above its RSI SMA
2. RSI > rsiBuyThr (filters weak momentum)
3. Close > EMA(emaTrendLen)
Shorts (optional via enableShort):
1. RSI crosses below its RSI SMA
2. RSI < rsiSellThr
3. Close < EMA(emaTrendLen)
EXIT LOGIC AND RISK MODEL (1R ATR)
* On entry, snapshot ATR(atrLen) into atrAtEntry and the average fill price into entryPx.
* Longs: stop = entryPx - ATR \* atrMult; target = entryPx + ATR \* atrMult
* Shorts: mirrored.
* Stops and targets are posted immediately and remain fixed for the life of the trade.
POSITION SIZING AND COSTS
* Default position size: 25% of equity per trade (adjustable in Properties/inputs).
* Commission percent and a small slippage are set in strategy() so backtests include friction by default.
MONTHLY / YEARLY P\&L TABLE (HOW IT WORKS)
* Uses strategy equity to compute bar returns: equity / equity\ - 1.
* Compounds bar returns into current month and current year; commits each finished period at month/year change (or last bar).
* Renders rows as years; columns Jan..Dec plus a Year total column.
* Cells colored by sign; precision and maximum rows are controlled by inputs.
* Values represent percentage returns, not currency P\&L.
VISUAL AIDS
* Two pivot trails (pivot high/low) are plotted for context only; they do not affect entries or exits.
CUSTOMIZATION TIPS
* Raise rsiBuyThr (long) or lower rsiSellThr (short) to filter weak momentum.
* Increase emaTrendLen to tighten trend alignment.
* Adjust atrLen and atrMult to fit your timeframe/instrument volatility.
* Leave enableShort = false if you prefer long-only behavior or shorting is constrained.
NON-REPAINTING AND BACKTEST NOTES
* Signals use bar-close crosses of built-in indicators (RSI, EMA, ATR); no future bars are referenced.
* calc\_on\_every\_tick = true for responsive visuals; Strategy Tester evaluates on bar close in history.
* Backtest stop/limit fills are simulated and may differ from live execution/liquidity.
DISCLAIMERS
* Educational use only. This is not financial advice. Markets involve risk. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
INPUTS (QUICK REFERENCE)
* rsiLen, rsiMaLen, rsiBuyThr, rsiSellThr
* emaTrendLen
* atrLen, atrMult, enableShort
* leftBars, rightBars, prec, showTable, maxYearsRows
SHORT TAGLINE
RSI momentum with 1R ATR brackets and a built-in Monthly/Yearly P\&L table.
TAGS
strategy, RSI, ATR, trend, risk-management, backtest, Pine-v4
The Barking Rat PROThe Barking Rat PRO is designed around high/low pivot structure to capture meaningful market reversals. It intelligently identifies turning points by combining higher high/lower low (HH/LL) pivot detection, Fair Value Gap (FVG) confirmation, volatility-aware filters, and momentum checks. Unique features, such as a one-bar flip handler and a contextual ribbon overlay, provide traders with both clarity and precision. These tools help isolate high-probability setups while filtering out low-conviction signals, making trade opportunities easier to spot and act upon.
🧠 Core Logic: Structure-First, Filtered Reversals
The strategy takes a methodical, disciplined approach, prioritizing structural pivots over random signals. By layering multiple validation checks—structural pivots, gap confirmation, volatility filters, and momentum alignment—it highlights trades with high conviction while reducing exposure to noisy market conditions. The result is a clear, repeatable framework for reversal trading that can be applied across timeframes.
HH/LL Pivot Framework
Trades are triggered based on simple structural pivots: higher highs (HH) and lower lows (LL). When a structure flip occurs, the strategy either opens a new position or executes a one-bar delayed flip if an opposing position already exists. This ensures smooth transitions and avoids premature entries on minor market swings, keeping trading decisions focused on meaningful trend shifts.
Volatility & Distance Filters
To avoid low-quality trades, entries are validated against relative volatility, ensuring that pivots represent significant market movement. Trades must also be sufficiently spaced from previous entries and separated by a minimum number of bars, which prevents overtrading and clustered signals that can dilute performance.
Momentum Filter (RSI)
The strategy optionally aligns entries with momentum conditions using RSI. Long trades are favored when RSI is relatively low, suggesting potential exhaustion on the downside, while short trades are favored when RSI is relatively high, indicating potential overextension on the upside. This additional layer improves timing, helping traders avoid entering against strong, ongoing momentum.
Background Ribbon (Contextual Visuals)
A translucent ribbon overlays the chart to provide visual context of active trades. The ribbon displays volatility envelopes and position direction: green for long trades, red for short trades. It enhances clarity by giving traders a quick visual reference of the market environment without cluttering the chart.
Why These Parameters Were Chosen
The strategy focuses only on structurally meaningful pivots to ensure high-conviction trades.
Volatility filters confirm that trade signals are significant relative to recent price action, while FVG confirmation captures institutional-style imbalances.
Momentum and spacing rules prevent low-quality entries and overtrading, while the one-bar flip handler ensures seamless transitions when the structure reverses.
Ribbon overlays provide intuitive, real-time visualization of active trades and market context.
📈 Chart Visuals: Clear & Intuitive
- Green “▲” below a candle: Long entry triggered on LL → HH structure flip
- Red “▼” above a candle: Short entry triggered on HH → LL structure flip
- Translucent Ribbon: Green when long, Red when short
🔔 Alerts: Stay Notified Without Watching
The strategy supports real-time alerts on candle close, ensuring that only fully confirmed signals trigger notifications.
You must manually configure alerts within your TradingView account. Once set up, a single alert per instrument covers all relevant entries and exits, making hands-free monitoring simple and efficient.
⚙️ Strategy Report Properties
Position size: 25% of equity per trade
Initial capital: 10,000.00 USDT
Pyramiding: 25 entries per direction
Slippage: 2 ticks
Commission: 0.055% per side
Backtest timeframe: 1-minute
Backtest instrument: HYPEUSDT
Backtesting range: Aug 11, 2025 — Aug 28, 2025
💡Why 25% Equity Per Trade?
While it's always best to size positions based on personal risk tolerance, we defaulted to 25% equity per trade in the backtesting data — and here’s why:
Backtests using this sizing show manageable drawdowns even under volatile periods
The strategy generates a sizeable number of trades, reducing reliance on a single outcome
Combined with conservative filters, the 25% setting offers a balance between aggression and control
Users are strongly encouraged to customize this to suit their risk profile.
🔍 What Makes This Strategy Unique?
HH/LL Pivot Focus: Trades pivot structure flips instead of relying on generic indicators.
Fair Value Gap Confirmation: Only pivots supported by FVGs are acted upon, reducing noise.
One-Bar Flip Handler: Ensures clean transitions when the structure reverses, avoiding same-bar conflicts.
Volatility & Spacing Filters: Trades require sufficient movement from prior entries and minimum bar spacing to maintain quality.
Momentum-Aware Entries: RSI alignment favors entries near potential exhaustion points, improving signal reliability.
Contextual Ribbon Overlay: Visualizes volatility and active positions clearly, without cluttering the chart.
The Barking Rat LiteMomentum & FVG Reversion Strategy
The Barking Rat Lite is a disciplined, short-term mean-reversion strategy that combines RSI momentum filtering, EMA bands, and Fair Value Gap (FVG) detection to identify short-term reversal points. Designed for practical use on volatile markets, it focuses on precise entries and ATR-based take profit management to balance opportunity and risk.
Core Concept
This strategy seeks potential reversals when short-term price action shows exhaustion outside an EMA band, confirmed by momentum and FVG signals:
EMA Bands:
Parameters used: A 20-period EMA (fast) and 100-period EMA (slow).
Why chosen:
- The 20 EMA is sensitive to short-term moves and reflects immediate momentum.
- The 100 EMA provides a slower, structural anchor.
When price trades outside both bands, it often signals overextension relative to both short-term and medium-term trends.
Application in strategy:
- Long entries are only considered when price dips below both EMAs, identifying potential undervaluation.
- Short entries are only considered when price rises above both EMAs, identifying potential overvaluation.
This dual-band filter avoids counter-trend signals that would occur if only a single EMA was used, making entries more selective..
Fair Value Gap Detection (FVG):
Parameters used: The script checks for dislocations using a 12-bar lookback (i.e. comparing current highs/lows with values 12 candles back).
Why chosen:
- A 12-bar displacement highlights significant inefficiencies in price structure while filtering out micro-gaps that appear every few bars in high-volatility markets.
- By aligning FVG signals with candle direction (bullish = close > open, bearish = close < open), the strategy avoids random gaps and instead targets ones that suggest exhaustion.
Application in strategy:
- Bullish FVGs form when earlier lows sit above current highs, hinting at downward over-extension.
- Bearish FVGs form when earlier highs sit below current lows, hinting at upward over-extension.
This gives the strategy a structural filter beyond simple oscillators, ensuring signals have price-dislocation context.
RSI Momentum Filter:
Parameters used: 14-period RSI with thresholds of 80 (overbought) and 20 (oversold).
Why chosen:
- RSI(14) is a widely recognized momentum measure that balances responsiveness with stability.
- The thresholds are intentionally extreme (80/20 vs. the more common 70/30), so the strategy only engages at genuine exhaustion points rather than frequent minor corrections.
Application in strategy:
- Longs trigger when RSI < 20, suggesting oversold exhaustion.
- Shorts trigger when RSI > 80, suggesting overbought exhaustion.
This ensures entries are not just technically valid but also backed by momentum extremes, raising conviction.
ATR-Based Take Profit:
Parameters used: 14-period ATR, with a default multiplier of 4.
Why chosen:
- ATR(14) reflects the prevailing volatility environment without reacting too much to outliers.
- A multiplier of 4 is a pragmatic compromise: wide enough to let trades breathe in volatile conditions, but tight enough to enforce disciplined exits before mean reversion fades.
Application in strategy:
- At entry, a fixed target is set = Entry Price ± (ATR × 4).
- This target scales automatically with volatility: narrower in calm periods, wider in explosive markets.
By avoiding discretionary exits, the system maintains rule-based discipline.
Visual Signals on Chart
Blue “▲” below candle: Potential long entry
Orange/Yellow “▼” above candle: Potential short entry
Green “✔️”: Trade closed at ATR take profit
Blue (20 EMA) & Orange (100 EMA) lines: Dynamic channel reference
⚙️Strategy report properties
Position size: 25% equity per trade
Initial capital: 10,000.00 USDT
Pyramiding: 10 entries per direction
Slippage: 2 ticks
Commission: 0.055% per side
Backtest timeframe: 1-minute
Backtest instrument: HYPEUSDT
Backtesting range: Jul 28, 2025 — Aug 17, 2025
Note on Sample Size:
You’ll notice the report displays fewer than the ideal 100 trades in the strategy report above. This is intentional. The goal of the script is to isolate high-quality, short-term reversal opportunities while filtering out low-conviction setups. This means that the Barking Rat Lite strategy is very selective, filtering out over 90% of market noise. The brief timeframe shown in the strategy report here illustrates its filtering logic over a short window — not its full capabilities. As a result, even on lower timeframes like the 1-minute chart, signals are deliberately sparse — each one must pass all criteria before triggering.
For a larger dataset:
Once the strategy is applied to your chart, users are encouraged to expand the lookback range or apply the strategy to other volatile pairs to view a full sample.
💡Why 25% Equity Per Trade?
While it's always best to size positions based on personal risk tolerance, we defaulted to 25% equity per trade in the backtesting data — and here’s why:
Backtests using this sizing show manageable drawdowns even under volatile periods.
The strategy generates a sizeable number of trades, reducing reliance on a single outcome.
Combined with conservative filters, the 25% setting offers a balance between aggression and control.
Users are strongly encouraged to customize this to suit their risk profile.
What makes Barking Rat Lite valuable
Combines multiple layers of confirmation: EMA bands + FVG + RSI
Adaptive to volatility: ATR-based exits scale with market conditions
Clear, actionable visuals: Easy to monitor and manage trades
The Barking Rat PercentilesPercentile Reversion with Multi-Layered Smoothing
The Barking Rat Percentiles is a multi-tiered reversion strategy based on fixed percentage movements away from the mean, designed to capture price extremes through a structured, practical approach. It combines statistically derived percentile bands, RSI momentum filtering, and ATR-driven exits to identify potential turning points while managing opportunity with precision. The aim is to isolate high-quality reversal opportunities at progressively deeper extremes while avoiding noise and low-conviction setups.
At its core, the strategy measures the current market position relative to long-term percentile thresholds. When price moves significantly beyond these smoothed levels and momentum shows signs of exhaustion, staged entries are triggered. Exits are managed using independent ATR-based take profit and stop loss logic to adapt to varying volatility conditions.
🧠 Core Logic: Tiered Extremes & Structured Management
This strategy is intentionally methodical, layering multiple thresholds and validation checks before highlighting potential setups. By combining percentile-based extremes with momentum confirmation and adaptive trade management, it offers a disciplined and repeatable framework for mean reversion trading.
1. Percentile Thresholds as the Primary Framework
The script calculates the highest high and lowest low over a long lookback period of more than 1000 candles to define the overall price range. It then derives upper and lower percentile thresholds to determine extreme price levels. These thresholds are smoothed using a simple moving average to filter out short-term noise, ensuring that only statistically significant deviations from the mean are considered for potential trades.
2. Multi-Tier Entry Levels
Based on the percentile distance away from the mean, the script plots and references five discrete trigger levels beyond the primary thresholds for both long and short positions. Each tier represents progressively deeper extremes, typically 1–3% beyond the smoothed threshold, balancing the benefits of early entries with the safety of more confirmed extremes. Custom logic ensures only one signal is generated per threshold level, avoiding duplicate entries in the same zone.
3. RSI Momentum Filter
A 14-period RSI filter is applied to prevent entering trades against strong momentum. Long trades are only triggered when RSI falls below 30 (oversold), and short trades only when RSI rises above 70 (overbought). This helps align entries with potential exhaustion points, reducing the risk of entering prematurely into a strong ongoing trend.
4. ATR-Based Trade Management
For each trade sequence, the strategy will exit on the first exit condition met: either the take profit (TP) or the stop loss (SL). Because the TP uses a smaller ATR multiplier, it’s generally closer to the entry price, so most trades will hit the TP before reaching the SL. The SL is intentionally set with a larger ATR multiplier to give the trade room to develop, acting as a protective fallback rather than a frequent exit.
So in practice, you’ll usually see the TP executed for a trade, and the SL only triggers in cases where price moves further against the position than expected.
5. Position Reset Logic
Once price returns to the smoothed threshold region, all entry tiers in that direction are reset. This allows the system to prepare for new opportunities if the market revisits extreme levels, without triggering duplicate trades at the same threshold.
Why These Parameters Were Chosen
Multi-tier thresholds ensure that only meaningful extremes are acted upon, while the long-range SMA provides historical context and filters out noise. The staged entry logic per level balances the desire for early participation with the discipline of risk management. ATR-based TP and SL levels adapt to changing volatility, while the RSI filter improves timing by aligning trades with potential exhaustion points. Together, these elements create a balanced, structured, and repeatable approach to mean reversion trading.
📈 Chart Visuals: Clear & Intuitive
Green “▲” below a candle: Potential long entry
Red “▼” above a candle: Potential short entry
Blue “✔️”: Exit when ATR take profit is hit
Orange “✘”: Exit when ATR stop loss is hit
Tier threshold lines (smoothed upper/lower bounds)
🔔Alerts: Stay Notified Without Watching
The strategy supports real-time alerts on candle close, ensuring that signals are only triggered once fully confirmed.
You must manually set up alerts within your TradingView account. Once configured, you’ll be able to set up one alert per instrument. This one alert covers all relevant signals and exits — ideal for hands-free monitoring.
⚙️Strategy report properties
Position size: 25% equity per trade
Initial capital: 10,000.00 USDT
Pyramiding: 10 entries per direction
Slippage: 2 ticks
Commission: 0.055% per side
Backtest timeframe: 1-minute
Backtest instrument: SOLUSDT
Backtesting range: Jul 28, 2025 — Aug 14, 2025
Note on Sample Size:
You’ll notice the report displays fewer than the ideal 100 trades in the strategy report above. This is intentional. The goal of the script is to isolate high-quality, short-term reversal opportunities while filtering out low-conviction setups. This means that the Barking Rat Percentiles strategy is ultra-selective, filtering out over 90% of market noise by enforcing multiple validation layers. The brief timeframe shown in the strategy report here illustrates its filtering logic over a short window — not its full capabilities. As a result, even on lower timeframes like the 1-minute chart, signals are deliberately sparse — each one must pass all criteria before triggering.
For a larger dataset:
Once the strategy is applied to your chart, users are encouraged to expand the lookback range or apply the strategy to other volatile pairs to view a full sample.
💡Why 25% Equity Per Trade?
While it's always best to size positions based on personal risk tolerance, we defaulted to 25% equity per trade in the backtesting data — and here’s why:
Backtests using this sizing show manageable drawdowns even under volatile periods
The strategy generates a sizeable number of trades, reducing reliance on a single outcome
Combined with conservative filters, the 25% setting offers a balance between aggression and control
Users are strongly encouraged to customize this to suit their risk profile.
🔍 What Makes This Strategy Unique?
Multi-Tier Percentile Triggers – Instead of relying on a single overbought/oversold zone, this strategy uses five distinct entry tiers per direction, allowing for staged, precision entries at progressively deeper extremes.
Long-Term Percentile Smoothing – By calculating extremes over a 1000+ candle range and smoothing them with a moving average, the strategy focuses only on statistically significant deviations.
Custom One-Signal-Per-Tier Logic – Prevents duplicate trades at the same threshold level, reducing overtrading and noise.
Dual ATR Exit System – Independent TP and SL levels adapt to volatility. TP uses a smaller ATR multiplier for realistic, achievable exits and generally executes first, while the SL has a larger ATR multiplier to provide protective breathing room if the trade moves further against the position.
Momentum-Aware Filtering – A 14-period RSI filter ensures trades are only taken when momentum is likely exhausted, avoiding entries into strong trends.
Automatic Position Reset – Once price normalizes, tiers reset, allowing for fresh entries without interference from previous trades.
Commander Sparks | 1:1 Daily Core (Prop-Mode Overnight)Features
Trend Filter: EMA50 > EMA200 (long bias), EMA50 < EMA200 (short bias).
VWAP Filter: Only buys above VWAP, sells below VWAP.
Bollinger Band Filter: Avoids chop — enters only when price is outside BB midline in trend direction.
MACD Momentum: Entry only when MACD line crosses signal line in trend direction.
Risk Control: ATR-based stop, exactly 1:1 target, fixed full exit.
Time Filter: Trades 24/5 — including overnight & Sunday reopen.
No pyramiding — 1 trade per signal.
Entries allowed: 6:00 PM → 3:55 PM ET (1800-1555)
Auto-flat: 3:55–4:00 PM ET (so you’re flat before the 4:00 PM cutoff)
Toggle Prop Mode OFF anytime to trade 24/5 with no time limits.
Dskyz (DAFE) GENESIS Dskyz (DAFE) GENESIS: Adaptive Quant, Real Regime Power
Let’s be honest: Most published strategies on TradingView look nearly identical—copy-paste “open-source quant,” generic “adaptive” buzzwords, the same shallow explanations. I’ve even fallen into this trap with my own previously posted strategies. Not this time.
What Makes This Unique
GENESIS is not a black-box mashup or a pre-built template. It’s the culmination of DAFE’s own adaptive, multi-factor, regime-aware quant engine—built to outperform, survive, and visualize live edge in anything from NQ/MNQ to stocks and crypto.
True multi-factor core: Volume/price imbalances, trend shifts, volatility compression/expansion, and RSI all interlock for signal creation.
Adaptive regime logic: Trades only in healthy, actionable conditions—no “one-size-fits-all” signals.
Momentum normalization: Uses rolling, percentile-based fast/slow EMA differentials, ALWAYS normalized, ALWAYS relevant—no “is it working?” ambiguity.
Position sizing that adapts: Not fixed-lot, not naive—not a loophole for revenge trading.
No hidden DCA or pyramiding—what you see is what you trade.
Dashboard and visual system: Directly connected to internal logic. If it’s shown, it’s used—and nothing cosmetic is presented on your chart that isn’t quantifiable.
📊 Inputs and What They Mean (Read Carefully)
Maximum Raw Score: How many distinct factors can contribute to regime/trade confidence (default 4). If you extend the quant logic, increase this.
RSI Length / Min RSI for Shorts / Max RSI for Longs: Fine-tunes how “overbought/oversold” matters; increase the length for smoother swings, tighten floors/ceilings for more extreme signals.
⚡ Regime & Momentum Gates
Min Normed Momentum/Score (Conf): Raise to demand only the strongest trends—your filter to avoid algorithmic chop.
🕒 Volatility & Session
ATR Lookback, ATR Low/High Percentile: These control your system’s awareness of when the market is dead or ultra-volatile. All sizing and filter logic adapts in real time.
Trading Session (hours): Easy filter for when entries are allowed; default is regular trading hours—no surprise overnight fills.
📊 Sizing & Risk
Max Dollar Risk / Base-Max Contracts: All sizing is adaptive, based on live regime and volatility state—never static or “just 1 contract.” Control your max exposures and real $ risk. ATR will effect losses in high volatility times.
🔄 Exits & Scaling
Stop/Trail/Scale multipliers: You choose how dynamic/flexible risk controls and profit-taking need to be. ATR-based, so everything auto-adjusts to the current market mode.
Visuals That Actually Matter
Dashboard (Top Right): Shows only live, relevant stats: scoring, status, position size, win %, win streak, total wins—all from actual trade engine state (not “simulated”).
Watermark (Bottom Right): Momentum bar visual is always-on, regime-aware, reflecting live regime confidence and momentum normalization. If the bar is empty, you’re truly in no-momentum. If it glows lime, you’re riding the strongest possible edge.
*No cosmetics, no hidden code distractions.
Backtest Settings
Initial capital: $10,000
Commission: Conservative, realistic roundtrip cost:
15–20 per contract (including slippage per side) I set this to $25
Slippage: 3 ticks per trade
Symbol: CME_MINI:NQ1!
Timeframe: 1 min (but works on all timeframes)
Order size: Adaptive, 1–3 contracts
No pyramiding, no hidden DCA
Why these settings?
These settings are intentionally strict and realistic, reflecting the true costs and risks of live trading. The 10,000 account size is accessible for most retail traders. 25/contract including 3 ticks of slippage are on the high side for NQ, ensuring the strategy is not curve-fit to perfect fills. If it works here, it will work in real conditions.
Why It Wins
While others put out “AI-powered” strategies with little logic or soul, GENESIS is ruthlessly practical. It is built around what keeps traders alive:
- Context-aware signals, not just patterns
- Tight, transparent risk
- Inputs that adapt, not confuse
- Visuals that clarify, not distract
- Code that runs clean, efficient, and with minimal overfitting risk (try it on QQQ, AMD, SOL, etc. out of the box)
Disclaimer (for TradingView compliance):
Trading is risky. Futures, stocks, and crypto can result in significant losses. Do not trade with funds you cannot afford to lose. This is for educational and informational purposes only. Use in simulation/backtest mode before live trading. No past performance is indicative of future results. Always understand your risk and ownership of your trades.
This will not be my last—my goal is to keep raising the bar until DAFE is a brand or I’m forced to take this private.
Use with discipline, use with clarity, and always trade smarter.
— Dskyz , powered by DAFE Trading Systems.
Dskyz (DAFE) Quantum Sentiment Flux - Beginners Dskyz (DAFE) Quantum Sentiment Flux - Beginners:
Welcome to the Dskyz (DAFE) Quantum Sentiment Flux - Beginners , a strategy and concept that’s your ultimate wingman for trading futures like MNQ, NQ, MES, and ES. This gem combines lightning-fast momentum signals, market sentiment smarts, and bulletproof risk management into a system so intuitive, even newbies can trade like pros. With clean DAFE visuals, preset modes for every vibe, and a revamped dashboard that’s basically a market GPS, this strategy makes futures trading feel like a high-octane sci-fi mission.
Built on the Dskyz (DAFE) legacy of Aurora Divergence, the Quantum Sentiment Flux is designed to empower beginners while giving seasoned traders a lean, sentiment-driven edge. It uses fast/slow EMA crossovers for entries, filters trades with VIX, SPX trends, and sector breadth, and keeps your account safe with adaptive stops and cooldowns. Tuned for more action with faster signals and a slick bottom-left dashboard, this updated version is ready to light up your charts and outsmart institutional traps. Let’s dive into why this strat’s a must-have and break down its brilliance.
Why Traders Need This Strategy
Futures markets are a wild ride—fast moves, volatility spikes (like the April 28, 2025 NQ 1k-point drop), and institutional games that can wreck unprepared traders. Beginners often get lost in complex systems or burned by impulsive trades. The Quantum Sentiment Flux is the antidote, offering:
Dead-Simple Setup: Preset modes (Aggressive, Balanced, Conservative) auto-tune signals, risk, and sizing, so you can trade without a quant degree.
Sentiment Superpower: VIX filter, SPX trend, and sector breadth visuals keep you aligned with market health, dodging chop and riding trends.
Ironclad Safety: Tighter ATR-based stops, 2:1 take-profits, and preset cooldowns protect your capital, even in chaotic sessions.
Next-Level Visuals: Green/red entry triangles, vibrant EMAs, a sector breadth background, and a beefed-up dashboard make signals and context pop.
DAFE Swagger: The clean aesthetics, sleek dashboard—ties it to Dskyz’s elite brand, making your charts a work of art.
Traders need this because it’s a plug-and-play system that blends beginner-friendly simplicity with pro-level market awareness. Whether you’re just starting or scalping 5min MNQ, this strat’s your key to trading with confidence and style.
Strategy Components
1. Core Signal Logic (High-Speed Momentum)
The strategy’s engine is a momentum-based system using fast and slow Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs), now tuned for faster, more frequent trades.
How It Works:
Fast/Slow EMAs: Fast EMA (Aggressive: 5, Balanced: 7, Conservative: 9 bars) and slow EMA (12/14/18 bars) track short-term vs. longer-term momentum.
Crossover Signals:
Buy: Fast EMA crosses above slow EMA, and trend_dir = 1 (fast EMA > slow EMA + ATR * strength threshold).
Sell: Fast EMA crosses below slow EMA, and trend_dir = -1 (fast EMA < slow EMA - ATR * strength threshold).
Strength Filter: ma_strength = fast EMA - slow EMA must exceed an ATR-scaled threshold (Aggressive: 0.15, Balanced: 0.18, Conservative: 0.25) for robust signals.
Trend Direction: trend_dir confirms momentum, filtering out weak crossovers in choppy markets.
Evolution:
Faster EMAs (down from 7–10/21–50) catch short-term trends, perfect for active futures markets.
Lower strength thresholds (0.15–0.25 vs. 0.3–0.5) make signals more sensitive, boosting trade frequency without sacrificing quality.
Preset tuning ensures beginners get optimized settings, while pros can tweak via mode selection.
2. Market Sentiment Filters
The strategy leans hard into market sentiment with a VIX filter, SPX trend analysis, and sector breadth visuals, keeping trades aligned with the big picture.
VIX Filter:
Logic: Blocks long entries if VIX > threshold (default: 20, can_long = vix_close < vix_limit). Shorts are always allowed (can_short = true).
Impact: Prevents longs during high-fear markets (e.g., VIX spikes in crashes), while allowing shorts to capitalize on downturns.
SPX Trend Filter:
Logic: Compares S&P 500 (SPX) close to its SMA (Aggressive: 5, Balanced: 8, Conservative: 12 bars). spx_trend = 1 (UP) if close > SMA, -1 (DOWN) if < SMA, 0 (FLAT) if neutral.
Impact: Provides dashboard context, encouraging trades that align with market direction (e.g., longs in UP trend).
Sector Breadth (Visual):
Logic: Tracks 10 sector ETFs (XLK, XLF, XLE, etc.) vs. their SMAs (same lengths as SPX). Each sector scores +1 (bullish), -1 (bearish), or 0 (neutral), summed as breadth (-10 to +10).
Display: Green background if breadth > 4, red if breadth < -4, else neutral. Dashboard shows sector trends (↑/↓/-).
Impact: Faster SMA lengths make breadth more responsive, reflecting sector rotations (e.g., tech surging, energy lagging).
Why It’s Brilliant:
- VIX filter adds pro-level volatility awareness, saving beginners from panic-driven losses.
- SPX and sector breadth give a 360° view of market health, boosting signal confidence (e.g., green BG + buy signal = high-probability trade).
- Shorter SMAs make sentiment visuals react faster, perfect for 5min charts.
3. Risk Management
The risk controls are a fortress, now tighter and more dynamic to support frequent trading while keeping accounts safe.
Preset-Based Risk:
Aggressive: Fast EMAs (5/12), tight stops (1.1x ATR), 1-bar cooldown. High trade frequency, higher risk.
Balanced: EMAs (7/14), 1.2x ATR stops, 1-bar cooldown. Versatile for most traders.
Conservative: EMAs (9/18), 1.3x ATR stops, 2-bar cooldown. Safer, fewer trades.
Impact: Auto-scales risk to match style, making it foolproof for beginners.
Adaptive Stops and Take-Profits:
Logic: Stops = entry ± ATR * atr_mult (1.1–1.3x, down from 1.2–2.0x). Take-profits = entry ± ATR * take_mult (2x stop distance, 2:1 reward/risk). Longs: stop below entry, TP above; shorts: vice versa.
Impact: Tighter stops increase trade turnover while maintaining solid risk/reward, adapting to volatility.
Trade Cooldown:
Logic: Preset-driven (Aggressive/Balanced: 1 bar, Conservative: 2 bars vs. old user-input 2). Ensures bar_index - last_trade_bar >= cooldown.
Impact: Faster cooldowns (especially Aggressive/Balanced) allow more trades, balanced by VIX and strength filters.
Contract Sizing:
Logic: User sets contracts (default: 1, max: 10), no preset cap (unlike old 7/5/3 suggestion).
Impact: Flexible but risks over-leverage; beginners should stick to low contracts.
Built To Be Reliable and Consistent:
- Tighter stops and faster cooldowns make it a high-octane system without blowing up accounts.
- Preset-driven risk removes guesswork, letting newbies trade confidently.
- 2:1 TPs ensure profitable trades outweigh losses, even in volatile sessions like April 27, 2025 ES slippage.
4. Trade Entry and Exit Logic
The entry/exit rules are simple yet razor-sharp, now with VIX filtering and faster signals:
Entry Conditions:
Long Entry: buy_signal (fast EMA crosses above slow EMA, trend_dir = 1), no position (strategy.position_size = 0), cooldown passed (can_trade), and VIX < 20 (can_long). Enters with user-defined contracts.
Short Entry: sell_signal (fast EMA crosses below slow EMA, trend_dir = -1), no position, cooldown passed, can_short (always true).
Logic: Tracks last_entry_bar for visuals, last_trade_bar for cooldowns.
Exit Conditions:
Stop-Loss/Take-Profit: ATR-based stops (1.1–1.3x) and TPs (2x stop distance). Longs exit if price hits stop (below) or TP (above); shorts vice versa.
No Other Exits: Keeps it straightforward, relying on stops/TPs.
5. DAFE Visuals
The visuals are pure DAFE magic, blending clean function with informative metrics utilized by professionals, now enhanced by faster signals and a responsive breadth background:
EMA Plots:
Display: Fast EMA (blue, 2px), slow EMA (orange, 2px), using faster lengths (5–9/12–18).
Purpose: Highlights momentum shifts, with crossovers signaling entries.
Sector Breadth Background:
Display: Green (90% transparent) if breadth > 4, red (90%) if breadth < -4, else neutral.
Purpose: Faster breadth_sma_len (5–12 vs. 10–50) reflects sector shifts in real-time, reinforcing signal strength.
- Visuals are intuitive, turning complex signals into clear buy/sell cues.
- Faster breadth background reacts to market rotations (e.g., tech vs. energy), giving a pro-level edge.
6. Sector Breadth Dashboard
The new bottom-left dashboard is a game-changer, a 3x16 table (black/gray theme) that’s your market command center:
Metrics:
VIX: Current VIX (red if > 20, gray if not).
SPX: Trend as “UP” (green), “DOWN” (red), or “FLAT” (gray).
Trade Longs: “OK” (green) if VIX < 20, “BLOCK” (red) if not.
Sector Breadth: 10 sectors (Tech, Financial, etc.) with trend arrows (↑ green, ↓ red, - gray).
Placeholder Row: Empty for future metrics (e.g., ATR, breadth score).
Purpose: Consolidates regime, volatility, market trend, and sector data, making decisions a breeze.
- VIX and SPX metrics add context, helping beginners avoid bad trades (e.g., no longs if “BLOCK”).
Sector arrows show market health at a glance, like a cheat code for sentiment.
Key Features
Beginner-Ready: Preset modes and clear visuals make futures trading a breeze.
Sentiment-Driven: VIX filter, SPX trend, and sector breadth keep you in sync with the market.
High-Frequency: Faster EMAs, tighter stops, and short cooldowns boost trade volume.
Safe and Smart: Adaptive stops/TPs and cooldowns protect capital while maximizing wins.
Visual Mastery: DAFE’s clean flair, EMAs, dashboard—makes trading fun and clear.
Backtestable: Lean code and fixed qty ensure accurate historical testing.
How to Use
Add to Chart: Load on a 5min MNQ/ES chart in TradingView.
Pick Preset: Aggressive (scalping), Balanced (versatile), or Conservative (safe). Balanced is default.
Set Contracts: Default 1, max 10. Stick low for safety.
Check Dashboard: Bottom-left shows preset, VIX, SPX, and sectors. “OK” + green breadth = strong buy.
Backtest: Run in strategy tester to compare modes.
Live Trade: Connect to Tradovate or similar. Watch for slippage (e.g., April 27, 2025 ES issues).
Replay Test: Try April 28, 2025 NQ drop to see VIX filter and stops in action.
Why It’s Brilliant
The Dskyz (DAFE) Quantum Sentiment Flux - Beginners is a masterpiece of simplicity and power. It takes pro-level tools—momentum, VIX, sector breadth—and wraps them in a system anyone can run. Faster signals and tighter stops make it a trading machine, while the VIX filter and dashboard keep you ahead of market chaos. The DAFE visuals and bottom-left command center turn your chart into a futuristic cockpit, guiding you through every trade. For beginners, it’s a safe entry to futures; for pros, it’s a scalping beast with sentiment smarts. This strat doesn’t just trade—it transforms how you see the market.
Final Notes
This is more than a strategy—it’s your launchpad to mastering futures with Dskyz (DAFE) flair. The Quantum Sentiment Flux blends accessibility, speed, and market savvy to help you outsmart the game. Load it, watch those triangles glow, and let’s make the markets your canvas!
Official Statement from Pine Script Team
(see TradingView help docs and forums):
"This warning may appear when you call functions such as ta.sma inside a request.security in a loop. There is no runtime impact. If you need to loop through a dynamic list of tickers, this cannot be avoided in the present version... Values will still be correct. Ignore this warning in such contexts."
(This publishing will most likely be taken down do to some miscellaneous rule about properly displaying charting symbols, or whatever. Once I've identified what part of the publishing they want to pick on, I'll adjust and repost.)
Use it with discipline. Use it with clarity. Trade smarter.
**I will continue to release incredible strategies and indicators until I turn this into a brand or until someone offers me a contract.
Created by Dskyz, powered by DAFE Trading Systems. Trade fast, trade bold.
BONK 1H Long Volatility StrategyGrok 1hr bonk strategy:
Key Changes and Why They’re Made
1. Indicator Adjustments
Moving Averages:
Fast MA: Changed to 5 periods (from, e.g., 9 on a higher timeframe).
Slow MA: Changed to 13 periods (from, e.g., 21).
Why: Shorter periods make the moving averages more sensitive to quick price changes on the 1-hour chart, helping identify trends faster.
ATR (Average True Range):
Length: Set to 10 periods (down from, e.g., 14).
Multiplier: Reduced to 1.5 (from, e.g., 2.0).
Why: A shorter ATR length tracks recent volatility better, and a lower multiplier lets the strategy catch smaller price swings, which are more common hourly.
RSI:
Kept at 14 periods with an overbought level of 70.
Why: RSI stays the same to filter out overbought conditions, maintaining consistency with the original strategy.
2. Entry Conditions
Trend: Requires the fast MA to be above the slow MA, ensuring a bullish direction.
Volatility: The candle’s range (high - low) must exceed 1.5 times the ATR, confirming a significant move.
Momentum: RSI must be below 70, avoiding entries at potential peaks.
Price: The close must be above the fast MA, signaling a pullback or trend continuation.
Why: These conditions are tightened to capture frequent volatility spikes while filtering out noise, which is more prevalent on a 1-hour chart.
3. Exit Strategy
Profit Target: Default is 5% (adjustable from 3-7%).
Stop-Loss: Default is 3% (adjustable from 1-5%).
Why: These levels remain conservative to lock in gains quickly and limit losses, suitable for the faster pace of a 1-hour timeframe.
4. Risk Management
The strategy may trigger more trades on a 1-hour chart. To avoid overtrading:
The ATR filter ensures only volatile moves are traded.
Trading fees (e.g., 0.5% on Coinbase) reduce the net profit to ~4% on winners and -3.5% on losers, requiring a win rate above 47% for profitability.
Suggestion: Risk only 1-2% of your capital per trade to manage exposure.
5. Visuals and Alerts
Plots: Blue fast MA, red slow MA, and green triangles for buy signals.
Alerts: Trigger when an entry condition is met, so you don’t need to watch the chart constantly.
How to Use the Strategy
Setup:
Load TradingView, select BONK/USD on the 1-hour chart (Coinbase pair).
Paste the script into the Pine Editor and add it to your chart.
Customize:
Adjust the profit target (e.g., 5%) and stop-loss (e.g., 3%) to your preference.
Tweak ATR or MA lengths if BONK’s volatility shifts.
Trade:
Look for green triangle signals and confirm with market context (e.g., volume or news).
Enter trades manually or via TradingView’s broker tools if supported.
Exit when the profit target or stop-loss is hit.
Test:
Use TradingView’s Strategy Tester to backtest on historical data and refine settings.
Benefits of the 1-Hour Timeframe
Faster Opportunities: Captures shorter-term uptrends in BONK’s volatile price action.
Responsive: Adjusted indicators react quickly to hourly changes.
Conservative: Maintains the 3-7% profit goal with tight risk control.
Potential Challenges
Noise: The 1-hour chart has more false signals. The ATR and MA filters help, but caution is needed.
Fees: Frequent trading increases costs, so ensure each trade’s potential justifies the expense.
Volatility: BONK can move unpredictably—monitor broader market trends or Solana ecosystem news.
Final Thoughts
Switching to a 1-hour timeframe makes the strategy more active, targeting shorter volatility spikes while keeping profits conservative at 3-7%. The adjusted indicators and conditions balance responsiveness with reliability. Backtest it on TradingView to confirm it suits BONK’s behavior, and always use proper risk management, as meme coins are highly speculative.
Disclaimer: This is for educational purposes, not financial advice. Cryptocurrency trading, especially with assets like BONK, is risky. Test thoroughly and trade responsibly.
Qullamaggie [Modified] | FractalystWhat's the purpose of this strategy?
The strategy aims to identify high-probability breakout setups in trending markets, inspired by Kristjan "Qullamaggie" Kullamägi’s approach.
It focuses on capturing explosive price moves after periods of consolidation, using technical criteria like moving averages, breakouts, trailing stop-loss and momentum confirmation.
Ideal for swing traders seeking to ride strong trends while managing risk.
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How does the strategy work?
The strategy follows a systematic process to capture high-momentum breakouts:
Pre-Breakout Criteria:
Prior Price Surge: Identifies stocks that have rallied 30-100%+ in recent month(s), signaling strong underlying momentum (per Qullamaggie’s volatility expansion principles).
Consolidation Phase: Looks for a tightening price range (e.g., flag, pennant, or tight base), indicating a potential "coiling" before continuation.
Trend Confirmation: Uses moving averages (e.g., 20/50/200 EMA) to ensure the stock is trading above key averages on the daily chart, confirming an uptrend.
Price Break: Enters when price clears the consolidation high with conviction.
Risk Management:
Initial Stop Loss: Placed below the consolidation low or a recent swing point to limit downside.
Break-Even Adjustment: Moves stop loss to breakeven once the trade reaches 1.5x risk-to-reward (RR), securing a "free trade" while letting winners run.
Trailing Stop (Unique Edge):
Market Structure Trailing: Instead of trailing via moving averages, the stop is dynamically adjusted using structural invalidation level. This adapts to price action, allowing the trade to stay open during volatile retracements while locking in gains as new structure forms.
Why This Matters: Most strategies use rigid trailing stops (e.g., below the 10EMA), which often exit prematurely in choppy markets. By trailing based on structure, this strategy avoids "noise" and captures larger trends, directly boosting overall returns.
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What markets or timeframes is this suited for?
This is a long-only strategy designed for trending markets, and it performs best in:
Markets: Stocks (especially high-growth, liquid equities), cryptocurrencies (major pairs with strong volatility), commodities (e.g., oil, gold), and futures (index/commodity futures).
Timeframes: Primarily daily charts for swing trades (1-30 day holds), though weekly charts can help confirm broader trends.
Key Advantage: The TradingView script allows instant backtesting with adjustable parameters
You can:
- Test historical performance across multiple markets to identify which assets align best with the strategy.
- Optimize settings (e.g., trailing stop sensitivity, moving averages etc.) to match a market’s volatility profile.
Build a diversified portfolio by filtering for markets that show consistent profitability in backtests.
For example, you might discover cryptos require tighter trailing stops due to volatility, while stocks thrive with wider structural stops. The script automates this analysis, letting you to trade confidently.
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What indicators or tools does the strategy use?
The strategy combines customizable technical tools with strict anti-lookahead safeguards:
Core Indicators:
Moving Averages: Adjustable periods (e.g., 20/50/200 EMA or SMA) and timeframes (daily/weekly) to confirm trend alignment. Users can test combinations (e.g., 10EMA vs. 20EMA) to optimize for specific markets.
Breakout Parameters:
Consolidation Length: Adjustable window to define the "tightness" of the pre-breakout pattern.
Entry Models: Flexible entry logics (Breakouts and fractals)
Anti-Lookahead Design:
All calculations (e.g., moving averages, consolidation ranges, volume averages) use only closed/confirmed data available at the time of the signal.
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How do I manage risk with this strategy?
The strategy prioritizes customizable risk controls to align with your trading style and account size:
User-Defined Risk Inputs:
Risk Per Trade: Set a % of Equity (e.g., 1-2%) to determine position size. The strategy auto-calculates shares/contracts to match your selected risk per trade.
Flexibility: Choose between fixed risk or equity-based scaling.
The script adjusts position sizing dynamically based on your selection.
Pyramiding Feature:
Customizable Entries: Adjust the number of pyramiding trades allowed (e.g., 1-3 additional positions) in the strategy settings. Each new entry is triggered only if the prior trade hits its 1.5x RR target and the trend remains intact.
Risk-Scaled Additions: New positions use profits from prior trades, compounding gains without increasing initial risk.
Risk-Free Trade Mechanic:
Once a trade reaches 1.5x RR, the stop loss is moved to breakeven, eliminating downside risk.
The strategy then opens a new position (if pyramiding is enabled) using a portion of the locked-in profit. This "snowballs" winners while keeping total capital exposure stable.
Impact on Net Profit & Drawdown:
Net Profit Boost: Pyramiding lets you ride multi-leg trends aggressively. For example, a 100% runner could generate 2-3x more profit vs. a single-entry approach.
Controlled Drawdowns: Since new positions are funded by profits (not initial capital), max drawdown stays anchored to your original risk per trade (e.g., 1-2% of account). Even if later entries fail, the breakeven stop on prior trades protects overall equity.
Why This Works: Most strategies either over-leverage (increasing drawdowns) or exit too early. By recycling profits into new positions only after securing risk-free capital, this approach mimics hedge fund "scaling in" tactics while staying retail-trader friendly.
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How does the strategy identify market structure for its trailing stoploss?
The strategy identifies market structure by utilizing an efficient logic with for loops to pinpoint the first swing candle that features a pivot of 2. This marks the beginning of the break of structure, where the market's previous trend or pattern is considered invalidated or changed.
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What are the underlying calculations?
The underlying calculations involve:
Identifying Swing Points: The strategy looks for swing highs (marked with blue Xs) and swing lows (marked with red Xs). A swing high is identified when a candle's high is higher than the highs of the candles before and after it. Conversely, a swing low is when a candle's low is lower than the lows of the candles before and after it.
Break of Structure (BOS):
Bullish BOS: This occurs when the price breaks above the swing high level of the previous structure, indicating a potential shift to a bullish trend.
Bearish BOS: This happens when the price breaks below the swing low level of the previous structure, signaling a potential shift to a bearish trend.
Structural Liquidity and Invalidation:
Structural Liquidity: After a break of structure, liquidity levels are updated to the first swing high in a bullish BOS or the first swing low in a bearish BOS.
Structural Invalidation: If the price moves back to the level of the first swing low before the bullish BOS or the first swing high before the bearish BOS, it invalidates the break of structure, suggesting a potential reversal or continuation of the previous trend.
This method provides users with a technical approach to filter market regimes, offering an advantage by minimizing the risk of overfitting to historical data, which is often a concern with traditional indicators like moving averages.
By focusing on identifying pivotal swing points and the subsequent breaks of structure, the strategy maintains a balance between sensitivity to market changes and robustness against historical data anomalies, ensuring a more adaptable and potentially more reliable market analysis tool.
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What entry criteria are used in this script?
The script uses two entry models for trading decisions: BreakOut and Fractal.
Underlying Calculations:
Breakout: The script records the most recent swing high by storing it in a variable. When the price closes above this recorded level, and all other predefined conditions are satisfied, the script triggers a breakout entry. This approach is considered conservative because it waits for the price to confirm a breakout above the previous high before entering a trade. As shown in the image, as soon as the price closes above the new candle (first tick), the long entry gets taken. The stop-loss is initially set and then moved to break-even once the price moves in favor of the trade.
Fractal: This method involves identifying a swing low with a period of 2, which means it looks for a low point where the price is lower than the two candles before and after it. Once this pattern is detected, the script executes the trade. This is an aggressive approach since it doesn't wait for further price confirmation. In the image, this is represented by the 'Fractal 2' label where the script identifies and acts on the swing low pattern.
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What type of stop-loss identification method are used in this strategy?
This strategy employs two types of stop-loss methods: Initial Stop-loss and Trailing Stop-Loss.
Underlying Calculations:
Initial Stop-loss:
ATR Based: The strategy uses the Average True Range (ATR) to set an initial stop-loss, which helps in accounting for market volatility without predicting price direction.
Calculation:
- First, the True Range (TR) is calculated for each period, which is the greatest of:
- Current Period High - Current Period Low
- Absolute Value of Current Period High - Previous Period Close
- Absolute Value of Current Period Low - Previous Period Close
- The ATR is then the moving average of these TR values over a specified period, typically 14 periods by default. This ATR value can be used to set the stop-loss at a distance from the entry price that reflects the current market volatility.
Swing Low Based:
For this method, the stop-loss is set based on the most recent swing low identified in the market structure analysis. This approach uses the lowest point of the recent price action as a reference for setting the stop-loss.
Trailing Stop-Loss:
The strategy uses structural liquidity and structural invalidation levels across multiple timeframes to adjust the stop-loss once the trade is profitable. This method involves:
Detecting Structural Liquidity: After a break of structure, the liquidity levels are updated to the first swing high in a bullish scenario or the first swing low in a bearish scenario. These levels serve as potential areas where the price might find support or resistance, allowing the stop-loss to trail the price movement.
Detecting Structural Invalidation: If the price returns to the level of the first swing low before a bullish break of structure or the first swing high before a bearish break of structure, it suggests the trend might be reversing or invalidating, prompting the adjustment of the stop-loss to lock in profits or minimize losses.
By using these methods, the strategy dynamically adjusts the initial stop-loss based on market volatility, helping to protect against adverse price movements while allowing for enough room for trades to develop. The ATR-based stop-loss adapts to the current market conditions by considering the volatility, ensuring that the stop-loss is not too tight during volatile periods, which could lead to premature exits, nor too loose during calm markets, which might result in larger losses. Similarly, the swing low based stop-loss provides a logical exit point if the market structure changes unfavorably.
Each market behaves differently across various timeframes, and it is essential to test different parameters and optimizations to find out which trailing stop-loss method gives you the desired results and performance. This involves backtesting the strategy with different settings for the ATR period, the distance from the swing low, and how the trailing stop-loss reacts to structural liquidity and invalidation levels.
Through this process, you can tailor the strategy to perform optimally in different market environments, ensuring that the stop-loss mechanism supports the trade's longevity while safeguarding against significant drawdowns.
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What type of break-even method is used in this strategy? What are the underlying calculations?
Moves the initial stop-loss to the entry price when the price reaches a certain RR ratio.
Calculation:
Break-even level = Entry Price + (Initial Risk * RR Ratio)
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What tables are available in this script?
- Summary: Provides a general overview, displaying key performance parameters such as Net Profit, Profit Factor, Max Drawdown, Average Trade, Closed Trades and more.
Total Commission: Displays the cumulative commissions incurred from all trades executed within the selected backtesting window. This value is derived by summing the commission fees for each trade on your chart.
Average Commission: Represents the average commission per trade, calculated by dividing the Total Commission by the total number of closed trades. This metric is crucial for assessing the impact of trading costs on overall profitability.
Avg Trade: The sum of money gained or lost by the average trade generated by a strategy. Calculated by dividing the Net Profit by the overall number of closed trades. An important value since it must be large enough to cover the commission and slippage costs of trading the strategy and still bring a profit.
MaxDD: Displays the largest drawdown of losses, i.e., the maximum possible loss that the strategy could have incurred among all of the trades it has made. This value is calculated separately for every bar that the strategy spends with an open position.
Profit Factor: The amount of money a trading strategy made for every unit of money it lost (in the selected currency). This value is calculated by dividing gross profits by gross losses.
Avg RR: This is calculated by dividing the average winning trade by the average losing trade. This field is not a very meaningful value by itself because it does not take into account the ratio of the number of winning vs losing trades, and strategies can have different approaches to profitability. A strategy may trade at every possibility in order to capture many small profits, yet have an average losing trade greater than the average winning trade. The higher this value is, the better, but it should be considered together with the percentage of winning trades and the net profit.
Winrate: The percentage of winning trades generated by a strategy. Calculated by dividing the number of winning trades by the total number of closed trades generated by a strategy. Percent profitable is not a very reliable measure by itself. A strategy could have many small winning trades, making the percent profitable high with a small average winning trade, or a few big winning trades accounting for a low percent profitable and a big average winning trade. Most mean-reversion successful strategies have a percent profitability of 40-80% but are profitable due to risk management control.
BE Trades: Number of break-even trades, excluding commission/slippage.
Losing Trades: The total number of losing trades generated by the strategy.
Winning Trades: The total number of winning trades generated by the strategy.
Total Trades: Total number of taken traders visible your charts.
Net Profit: The overall profit or loss (in the selected currency) achieved by the trading strategy in the test period. The value is the sum of all values from the Profit column (on the List of Trades tab), taking into account the sign.
- Monthly: Displays performance data on a month-by-month basis, allowing users to analyze performance trends over each month and year.
- Weekly: Displays performance data on a week-by-week basis, helping users to understand weekly performance variations.
- UI Table: A user-friendly table that allows users to view and save the selected strategy parameters from user inputs. This table enables easy access to key settings and configurations, providing a straightforward solution for saving strategy parameters by simply taking a screenshot with Alt + S or ⌥ + S.
User-input styles and customizations:
Please note that all background colors in the style are disabled by default to enhance visualization.
How to Use This Strategy to Create a Profitable Edge and Systems?
Choose Your Strategy mode:
- Decide whether you are creating an investing strategy or a trading strategy.
Select a Market:
- Choose a one-sided market such as stocks, indices, or cryptocurrencies.
Historical Data:
- Ensure the historical data covers at least 10 years of price action for robust backtesting.
Timeframe Selection:
- Choose the timeframe you are comfortable trading with. It is strongly recommended to use a timeframe above 15 minutes to minimize the impact of commissions/slippage on your profits.
Set Commission and Slippage:
- Properly set the commission and slippage in the strategy properties according to your broker/prop firm specifications.
Parameter Optimization:
- Use trial and error to test different parameters until you find the performance results you are looking for in the summary table or, preferably, through deep backtesting using the strategy tester.
Trade Count:
- Ensure the number of trades is 200 or more; the higher, the better for statistical significance.
Positive Average Trade:
- Make sure the average trade is above zero.
(An important value since it must be large enough to cover the commission and slippage costs of trading the strategy and still bring a profit.)
Performance Metrics:
- Look for a high profit factor, and net profit with minimum drawdown.
- Ideally, aim for a drawdown under 20-30%, depending on your risk tolerance.
Refinement and Optimization:
- Try out different markets and timeframes.
- Continue working on refining your edge using the available filters and components to further optimize your strategy.
What Makes This Strategy Unique?
This strategy combines flexibility, smart risk management, and momentum focus in a way that’s rare and practical:
1. Adapts to Any Market Rhythm
Works on daily, weekly, or intraday charts without code changes.
Uses two entry types: classic breakouts (like trending stocks) or fractal patterns (to avoid false starts).
2. Smarter Stop-Loss System
No rigid rules: Stops adjust based on price structure (e.g., new “higher lows”), not fixed percentages.
Avoids whipsaws: Tightens stops only when the trend strengthens, not in choppy markets.
3. Safe Profit-Boosting Pyramiding
Adds new positions only after prior trades are risk-free (stops moved above breakeven).
Scales up using locked-in profits, not new capital, to grow gains safely.
4. Built-In Momentum Check
Tracks 1/3/6-month price growth to spotlight stocks with strong, lasting momentum.
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Scalping Strategy Signal v2 by [INFINITYTRADER]Overview
This Pine Script (v6) implements a scalping strategy that uses higher timeframe data (default: 4H) to generate entry and exit signals, originally designed for the 15-minute timeframe with an option for 30-minute charts. The "Scalping Strategy Signal v2 by " integrates moving averages, RSI, volume, ATR, and candlestick patterns to identify trading opportunities. It features adjustable risk management with ATR-based stop-loss, take-profit, and trailing stops, plus dynamic position sizing based on user-set capital. Trades trigger only on the higher timeframe candle close (e.g., 4H) to limit activity within the same period. This closed-source script offers a structured scalping approach, blending multiple entry methods and risk controls for adaptability across market conditions.
What Makes It Unique
Unlike typical scalping scripts relying on single-indicator triggers (e.g., RSI alone or basic MA crossovers), this strategy combines four distinct entry methods—standard MA crossovers, RSI-based momentum shifts, trend-following shorts, and candlestick pattern logic—evaluated on a 4H timeframe for confirmation. This multi-layered design, paired with re-entry logic after losses and a mix of manual, ATR-based, and trailing exits, aims to balance trade frequency and reliability. The higher timeframe filter adds precision not commonly found in simpler scalping tools, while the 30-minute option enhances consistency by reducing noise.
How It Works
Timeframe Logic
Runs on a base timeframe (designed for 15-minute charts, with a 30-minute option) while pulling data from a user-chosen higher timeframe (default: 4H) for signal accuracy.
Limits entries to the close of each 4H candle, ensuring one trade per period to avoid over-trading in volatile conditions.
Indicators and Data
Moving Averages : Employs 21-period and 50-period simple moving averages on the higher timeframe to detect trends and signal entries/exits.
Volume : Requires volume to exceed 70% of its 20-period average on the higher timeframe for momentum confirmation.
RSI : Uses a 14-period RSI for overbought/oversold filtering and a 6-period RSI for precise entry timing.
ATR : Applies a 14-period Average True Range on the higher timeframe to set adaptive stop-loss and take-profit levels.
Candlestick Patterns : Analyzes consecutive green or red 4H bars for trend continuation signals.
Why These Indicators
The blend of moving averages, RSI, volume, ATR, and candlestick patterns forms a robust scalping framework. Moving averages establish trend context, RSI filters momentum and avoids extremes, volume confirms market activity, ATR adjusts risk to volatility, and candlestick patterns enhance entry timing with price action insights. Together, they target small, frequent moves in flat or trending markets, with the 4H filter reducing false signals common in lower-timeframe scalping.
Entry Conditions
Four entry methods are evaluated at the 4H candle close:
Standard Long Entry: Price crosses above the 21-period moving average, volume exceeds 70% of its 20-period average, and the 1H 14-period RSI is below 70—confirms uptrend momentum.
Special Long Entry: The 6-period RSI crosses above 23, price is more than 1.5 times the ATR from the 21-period moving average, and price exceeds its prior close—targets oversold bounces with a stop-loss at the 4H candle’s low.
Short Entries:
- RSI-Based: The 6-period RSI crosses below 68 with volume support—catches overbought pullbacks.
- Trend-Based: Price crosses below the 21-period moving average, volume is above 70% of its average, and the 1H 14-period RSI is above 30—confirms downtrends.
Red/Green Bar Logic: Two consecutive green 4H bars for longs or red 4H bars for shorts—uses candlestick patterns for continuation, with a tight stop-loss from the base timeframe candle.
Re-Entry Logic
Long : After a losing special long, triggers when the 6-period RSI crosses 27 and price crosses the 21-period moving average.
Short : After a losing short, triggers when the 6-period RSI crosses 50 and price crosses below the 21-period moving average.
Purpose: Offers recovery opportunities with stricter conditions.
Exit Conditions
Manual Exits: Longs close if the 21-period MA crosses below the 50-period MA or the 1H 14-period RSI exceeds 68; shorts close if the 21-period MA crosses above the 50-period MA or RSI drops below 25.
ATR-Based TP/SL: Stop-loss is entry price ± ATR × 1.5 (default); take-profit is ± ATR × 4 (default), checked at 4H close.
Trailing Stop: Adjusts ±6x ATR from peak/trough, closing if price retraces within 1x ATR.
Special/Tight SL: Special longs exit if price opens below the 4H candle’s low; 4th method entries use the base timeframe candle’s low/high, checked every bar.
Position Sizing
Bases trade value on user-set capital (default: 100 USDT), dividing by the higher timeframe close price for dynamic sizing.
Visualization
Displays a table at the bottom-right with current/previous signals, TP/SL levels, equity, trading pair, and trade size—color-coded for clarity (green for buy, red for sell).
Inputs
Initial Capital (USDT): Sets trade value (default: 100, min: 1).
ATR Stop-Loss Multiplier: Adjusts SL distance (default: 1.5, min: 1).
ATR Take-Profit Multiplier: Adjusts TP distance (default: 4, min: 1).
Higher Timeframe: Selects analysis timeframe (options: 1m, 5m, 15m, 30m, 1H, 4H, D, W; default: 4H).
Usage Notes
Intended Timeframe: Designed for 15-minute charts with 4H confirmation for precision and frequency; 30-minute charts improve consistency by reducing noise.
Backtesting: Adjust ATR multipliers and capital to match your asset’s volatility and risk tolerance.
Risk Management: Combines manual, ATR, and trailing exits—monitor to avoid overexposure.
Limitations: 4H candle-close dependency may delay entries in fast markets; RSI/volume filters can reduce trades in low-momentum periods.
Backtest Observations
Tested on BTC/USDT (4H higher timeframe, default settings: Initial Capital: 100 USDT, ATR SL: 1.5x, ATR TP: 4x) across market conditions, comparing 15-minute and 30-minute charts:
Bull Market (Jul 2023 - Dec 2023):
15-Minute: 277 long, 219 short; Win Rate: 42.74%; P&L: 108%; Drawdown: 1.99%; Profit Factor: 3.074.
30-Minute: 257 long, 215 short; Win Rate: 49.58%; P&L: 116.85%; Drawdown: 2.34%; Profit Factor: 3.14.
Notes: Moving average crossovers and green bar patterns suited this bullish phase; 30-minute improved win rate and P&L by filtering weaker signals.
Bear Market (Jan 2022 - Jun 2022):
15-Minute: 262 long, 211 short; Win Rate: 44.4%; P&L: 239.80%; Drawdown: 3.74%; Profit Factor: 3.419.
30-Minute: 250 long, 200 short; Win Rate: 52.22%; P&L: 258.77%; Drawdown: 5.34%; Profit Factor: 3.461.
Notes: Red bar patterns and RSI shorts thrived in the downtrend; 30-minute cut choppy reversals for better consistency.
Flat Market (Jan 2021 - Jun 2021):
15-Minute: 280 long, 208 short; Win Rate: 51.84%; P&L: 340.33%; Drawdown: 9.59%; Profit Factor: 2.924.
30-Minute: 270 long, 209 short; Win Rate: 55.11%; P&L: 315.42%; Drawdown: 7.21%; Profit Factor: 2.598.
Notes: High trade frequency and P&L showed strength in ranges; 30-minute lowered drawdown for better risk control.
Results reflect historical performance on BTC/USDT with default settings—users should test on their assets and timeframes. Past performance does not guarantee future results and is shared only to illustrate the strategy’s behavior.
Why It Works Well in Flat Markets
A "flat market" lacks strong directional trends, with price oscillating around moving averages, as in Jan 2021 - Jun 2021 for BTC/USDT. This strategy excels here because its crossover-based entries trigger frequently in tight ranges. In trending markets, an exit might not be followed by a new entry without a pullback, but flat markets produce multiple crossovers, enabling more trades. ATR-based TP/SL and trailing stops capture these small swings, while RSI and volume filters ensure momentum, driving high P&L and win rates.
Technical Details
Built in Pine Script v6 for TradingView compatibility.
Prevents overlapping trades with long/short checks.
Handles edge cases like zero division and auto-detects the trading pair’s base currency (e.g., BTC from BTCUSDT).
This strategy suits scalpers seeking structured entries and risk management. Test on 15-minute or 30-minute charts to match your style and market conditions.
QuantJazz Turbine Trader BETA v1.17QuantJazz Turbine Trader BETA v1.17 - Strategy Introduction and User Guide
Strategy Introduction
Welcome to the QuantJazz Turbine Trader BETA v1.17, a comprehensive trading strategy designed for TradingView. This strategy is built upon oscillator principles, drawing inspiration from the Turbo Oscillator by RedRox, and incorporates multiple technical analysis concepts including RSI, MFI, Stochastic oscillators, divergence detection, and an optional FRAMA (Fractal Adaptive Moving Average) filter.
The Turbine Trader aims to provide traders with a flexible toolkit for identifying potential entry and exit points in the market. It presents information through a main signal line oscillator, a histogram, and various visual cues like dots, triangles, and divergence lines directly on the indicator panel. The strategy component allows users to define specific conditions based on these visual signals to trigger automated long or short trades within the TradingView environment.
This guide provides an overview of the strategy's components, settings, and usage. Please remember that this is a BETA version (v1.17). While developed with care, it may contain bugs or behave unexpectedly.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER: QuantJazz makes no claims about the fitness or profitability of this tool. Trading involves significant risk, and you may lose all of your invested capital. All trading decisions made using this strategy are solely at the user's discretion and responsibility. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Always conduct thorough backtesting and risk assessment before deploying any trading strategy with real capital.
This work is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International.
Core Concepts and Visual Elements
The Turbine Trader indicator displays several components in its own panel below the main price chart:
1. Signal Line (Avg & Avg2): This is the primary oscillator. It's a composite indicator derived from RSI, MFI (Money Flow Index), and Stochastic calculations, smoothed using an EMA (Exponential Moving Average).
Avg: The faster smoothed signal line.
Avg2: The slower smoothed signal line.
Color Coding: The space between Avg and Avg2 is filled. The color (Neon Blue/gColor or Neon Purple/rColor) indicates the trend based on the relationship between Avg and Avg2. Blue suggests bullish momentum (Avg > Avg2), while Purple suggests bearish momentum (Avg2 > Avg).
Zero Line Crosses: Crossovers of the Avg line with the zero level can indicate shifts in momentum.
2. Histogram (resMfi): This histogram is based on smoothed and transformed MFI calculations (Fast MFI and Slow MFI).
Color Coding: Bars are colored Neon Blue (histColorUp) when above zero, suggesting bullish pressure, and Neon Purple (histColorDn) when below zero, suggesting bearish pressure. Transparency is applied.
Zero Line Crosses: Crossovers of the histogram with the zero level can signal potential shifts in money flow.
3. Reversal Points (Dots): Dots appear on the Signal Line (specifically on Avg2) when the color changes (i.e., Avg crosses Avg2).
Small Dots: Appear when a reversal occurs while the oscillator is in an "extreme" zone (below -60 for bullish reversals, above +60 for bearish reversals).
Large Dots: Appear when a reversal occurs outside of these extreme zones.
Colors: Blue (gRdColor) for bullish reversals (Avg crossing above Avg2), Purple (rRdColor) for bearish reversals (Avg crossing below Avg2).
4. Take Profit (TP) Signals (Triangles): Small triangles appear above (+120) or below (-120) the zero line.
Bearish Triangle (Down, Purple rTpColor): Suggests a potential exit point for long positions or an entry point for short positions, based on the oscillator losing upward momentum above the 50 level.
Bullish Triangle (Up, Blue gTpColor): Suggests a potential exit point for short positions or an entry point for long positions, based on the oscillator losing downward momentum below the -50 level.
5. Divergence Lines: The strategy automatically detects and draws potential regular and hidden divergences between the price action (highs/lows) and the Signal Line (Avg).
Regular Bullish Divergence (White bullDivColor line, ⊚︎ label): Price makes a lower low, but the oscillator makes a higher low. Suggests potential bottoming.
Regular Bearish Divergence (White bearDivColor line, ⊚︎ label): Price makes a higher high, but the oscillator makes a lower high. Suggests potential topping.
Hidden Bullish Divergence (bullHidDivColor line, ⊚︎ label): Price makes a higher low, but the oscillator makes a lower low. Suggests potential continuation of an uptrend.
Hidden Bearish Divergence (bearHidDivColor line, ⊚︎ label): Price makes a lower high, but the oscillator makes a higher high. Suggests potential continuation of a downtrend.
Delete Broken Divergence Lines: If enabled, newer divergence lines originating from a similar point will replace older ones.
6. Status Line: A visual bar at the top (95 to 105) and bottom (-95 to -105) of the indicator panel. Its color intensity reflects the confluence of signals:
Score Calculation: +1 if Avg > Avg2, +1 if Avg > 0, +1 if Histogram > 0.
Top Bar (Bullish): Bright Blue (gStatColor) if score is 3, Faded Blue if score is 2, Black otherwise.
Bottom Bar (Bearish): Bright Purple (rStatColor) if score is 0, Faded Purple if score is 1, Black otherwise.
Strategy Settings Explained
The strategy's behavior is controlled via the settings panel (gear icon).
1. Date Range:
Start Date, End Date: Define the period for backtesting. Trades will only occur within this range.
2. Optional Webhook Configuration: (For Automation)
3C Email Token, 3C Bot ID: Enter your 3Commas API credentials if you plan to automate trading using webhooks. The strategy generates JSON alert messages compatible with 3Commas. You can go ahead and just leave the text field as defaulted, "TOKEN HERE" / "BOT ID HERE" if not using any bot automations at this time. You can always come back later and automate it. More info can be made available from QuantJazz should you need automation assistance with custom indicators and trading strategies.
3. 🚀 Signal Line:
Turn On/Off: Show or hide the main signal lines (Avg, Avg2).
gColor, rColor: Set the colors for bullish and bearish signal line states.
Length (RSI): The lookback period for the internal RSI calculation. Default is 2.
Smooth (EMA): The smoothing period for the EMAs applied to the composite signal. Default is 9.
RSI Source: The price source used for RSI calculation (default: close).
4. 📊 Histogram:
Turn On/Off: Show or hide the histogram.
histColorUp, histColorDn: Set the colors for positive and negative histogram bars.
Length (MFI): The base lookback period for MFI calculations. Default is 5. Fast and Slow MFI lengths are derived from this.
Smooth: Smoothing period for the final histogram output. Default is 1 (minimal smoothing).
5.💡 Other:
Show Divergence Line: Toggle visibility of regular divergence lines.
bullDivColor, bearDivColor: Colors for regular divergence lines.
Show Hidden Divergence: Toggle visibility of hidden divergence lines.
bullHidDivColor, bearHidDivColor: Colors for hidden divergence lines.
Show Status Line: Toggle visibility of the top/bottom status bars.
gStatColor, rStatColor: Colors for the status line bars.
Show TP Signal: Toggle visibility of the TP triangles.
gTpColor, rTpColor: Colors for the TP triangles.
Show Reversal points: Toggle visibility of the small/large dots on the signal line.
gRdColor, rRdColor: Colors for the reversal dots.
Delete Broken Divergence Lines: Enable/disable automatic cleanup of older divergence lines.
6. ⚙️ Strategy Inputs: (CRITICAL for Trade Logic)
This section defines which visual signals trigger trades. Each signal (Small/Large Dots, TP Triangles, Bright Bars, Signal/Histogram Crosses, Signal/Histogram Max/Min, Divergences) has a dropdown menu:
Long: This signal can trigger a long entry.
Short: This signal can trigger a short entry.
Disabled: This signal will not trigger any entry.
Must Be True Checkbox: If checked for a specific signal, that signal's condition must be met for any trade (long or short, depending on the dropdown selection for that signal) to be considered. Multiple "Must Be True" conditions act as AND logic – all must be true simultaneously.
How it Works:
The strategy first checks if all conditions marked as "Must Be True" (for the relevant trade direction - long or short) are met.
If all "Must Be True" conditions are met, it then checks if at least one of the conditions not marked as "Must Be True" (and set to "Long" or "Short" respectively) is also met.
If both steps pass, and other filters (like Date Range, FRAMA) allow, an entry order is placed.
Example: If "Large Bullish Dot" is set to "Long" and "Must Be True" is checked, AND "Bullish Divergence" is set to "Long" but "Must Be True" is not checked: A long entry requires BOTH the Large Bullish Dot AND the Bullish Divergence to occur simultaneously. If "Large Bullish Dot" was "Long" but not "Must Be True", then EITHER a Large Bullish Dot OR a Bullish Divergence could trigger a long entry (assuming no other "Must Be True" conditions are active).
Note: By default, the strategy is configured for long-only trades (strategy.risk.allow_entry_in(strategy.direction.long)). To enable short trades, you would need to comment out or remove this line in the Pine Script code and configure the "Strategy Inputs" accordingly.
7. 💰 Take Profit Settings:
Take Profit 1/2/3 (%): The percentage above the entry price (for longs) or below (for shorts) where each TP level is set. (e.g., 1.0 means 1% profit).
TP1/2/3 Percentage: The percentage of the currently open position to close when the corresponding TP level is hit. The percentages should ideally sum to 100% if you intend to close the entire position across the TPs.
Trailing Stop (%): The percentage below the highest high (for longs) or above the lowest low (for shorts) reached after the activation threshold, where the stop loss will trail.
Trailing Stop Activation (%): The minimum profit percentage the trade must reach before the trailing stop becomes active.
Re-entry Delay (Bars): The minimum number of bars to wait after a TP is hit before considering a re-entry. Default is 1 (allows immediate re-entry on the next bar if conditions met).
Re-entry Price Offset (%): The percentage the price must move beyond the previous TP level before a re-entry is allowed. This prevents immediate re-entry if the price hovers around the TP level.
8. 📈 FRAMA Filter: (Optional Trend Filter)
Use FRAMA Filter: Enable or disable the filter.
FRAMA Source, FRAMA Period, FRAMA Fast MA, FRAMA Slow MA: Parameters for the FRAMA calculation. Defaults provided are common starting points.
FRAMA Filter Type:
FRAMA > previous bars: Allows trades only if FRAMA is significantly above its recent average (defined by FRAMA Percentage and FRAMA Lookback). Typically used to confirm strong upward trends for longs.
FRAMA < price: Allows trades only if FRAMA is below the current price (framaSource). Can act as a baseline trend filter.
FRAMA Percentage (X), FRAMA Lookback (Y): Used only for the FRAMA > previous bars filter type.
How it Affects Trades: If Use FRAMA Filter is enabled:
Long entries require the FRAMA filter condition to be true.
Short entries require the FRAMA filter condition to be false (as currently coded, this acts as an inverse filter for shorts if enabled).
How to Use the Strategy
1. Apply to Chart: Open your desired chart on TradingView. Click "Indicators", find "QuantJazz Turbine Trader BETA v1.17" (you might need to add it via Invite-only scripts or if published publicly), and add it to your chart. The oscillator appears below the price chart, and the strategy tester panel opens at the bottom.
2. Configure Strategy Properties: In the Pine Script code itself (or potentially via the UI if supported), adjust the strategy() function parameters like initial_capital, default_qty_value, commission_value, slippage, etc., to match your account, broker fees, and risk settings. The user preferences provided (e.g., 1000 initial capital, 0.1% commission) are examples. Remember use_bar_magnifier is false by default in v1.17.
3. Configure Inputs (Settings Panel):
Set the Date Range for backtesting.
Crucially, configure the ⚙️ Strategy Inputs. Decide which signals should trigger entries and whether they are mandatory ("Must Be True"). Start simply, perhaps enabling only one or two signals initially, and test thoroughly. Remember the default long-only setting unless you modify the code.
Set up your 💰 Take Profit Settings, including TP levels, position size percentages for each TP, and the trailing stop parameters. Decide if you want to use the re-entry feature.
Decide whether to use the 📈 FRAMA Filter and configure its parameters if enabled.
Adjust visual elements (🚀 Signal Line, 📊 Histogram, 💡 Other) as needed for clarity.
4. Backtest: Use the Strategy Tester panel in TradingView. Analyze the performance metrics (Net Profit, Max Drawdown, Profit Factor, Win Rate, Trade List) across different assets, timeframes, and setting configurations. Pay close attention to how different "Strategy Inputs" combinations perform.
5. Refine: Based on backtesting results, adjust the input settings, TP/SL strategy, and signal combinations to optimize performance for your chosen market and timeframe, while being mindful of overfitting.
6. Automation (Optional): If using 3Commas or a similar platform:
Enter your 3C Email Token and 3C Bot ID in the settings.
Create alerts in TradingView (right-click on the chart or use the Alert panel).
Set the Condition to "QuantJazz Turbine Trader BETA v1.17".
In the "Message" box, paste the corresponding placeholder, which will pass the message in JSON from our custom code to TradingView to pass through your webhook: {{strategy.order.alert_message}}.
In the next tab, configure the Webhook URL provided by your automation platform. Put a Whale sound, while you're at it! 🐳
When an alert triggers, TradingView will send the pre-formatted JSON message from the strategy code to your webhook URL.
Final Notes
The QuantJazz Turbine Trader BETA v1.17 offers a wide range of customizable signals and strategy logic. Its effectiveness heavily depends on proper configuration and thorough backtesting specific to the traded asset and timeframe. Start with the default settings, understand each component, and methodically test different combinations of signals and parameters. Remember the inherent risks of trading and never invest capital you cannot afford to lose.
Bull Flag (9:30-12:00 Only) [One-Liner Fix]🚀 Bull Flag Breakout Strategy | Intraday Momentum (9:30-12:00) 🔥📈
💡 Designed for Intraday Traders who love momentum breakouts and want to automate Bull Flag setups with volume confirmation! This strategy detects strong bullish moves, measures pullbacks, and triggers trades when the first candle makes a new high—ensuring maximum momentum.
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🏆 Why This Strategy?
✅ Bull Flag Pattern Automation – No need to manually spot pullbacks! 🎯
✅ Smart Volume Confirmation – Only enter trades when breakout volume is strong! 📊
✅ Morning Session Focused (9:30 - 12:00 EST) – Trade when momentum is at its peak! ⏰
✅ Customizable ATR & Risk Settings – Adjust pullback %, stop-loss, and take-profit! 🛠️
✅ Backtest-Friendly – See how the strategy performs over time! 🔍
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🎯 How It Works
📌 Step 1: Detects a Bullish Impulse Bar
🔹 Large green candle 🚀
🔹 Candle range > ATR multiplier
🔹 Volume > Average volume threshold
📌 Step 2: Confirms a Valid Pullback
🔸 Pullback must stay within % range of the impulse move 📉
🔸 If the pullback is too deep or takes too long, the setup is ignored ⛔
📌 Step 3: First Candle to Make a New High 📈
🔹 When a candle breaks the previous high and volume confirms, go long! 💰
🔹 Stop-Loss set at pullback low
🔹 Take-Profit at Risk:Reward (R:R) Target 🎯
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🔥 Best For
💎 Scalpers & Day Traders – Capture short-term breakout momentum! ⚡
📊 Backtesters – Optimize ATR, volume, and pullback rules for best performance! 🧪
⏳ Morning Momentum Traders – Focus on 9:30-12:00 AM EST for higher probability setups!
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🚨 Important Notes
🔹 This strategy is not financial advice! 📜
🔹 Always backtest & paper trade before using real money! 📉📈
🔹 Volatility varies – Customize settings based on your trading style! 🔧
🚀 Like this script? Give it a try & let us know how it works for you! 🔥👊
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Pure Price Action StrategyTest Price Action Strategy from Lux Pure Price Action Indicator
How This Strategy Works:
Recognizing Trends & Reversals:
Break of Structure (BOS): A bullish signal indicating a trend continuation.
Market Structure Shift (MSS): A bearish signal indicating a potential reversal.
Analyzing Market Momentum:
It uses recent highs and lows to confirm whether the price is making higher highs (bullish) or lower lows (bearish).
Customizing Visualization Styles:
Buy signals (BUY Signal) are plotted as green upward arrows.
Sell signals (SELL Signal) are plotted as red downward arrows.
Stop-Loss (SL) & Take-Profit (TP): Configurable via percentage input.
TSI Long/Short for BTC 2HThe TSI Long/Short for BTC 2H strategy is an advanced trend-following system designed specifically for trading Bitcoin (BTC) on a 2-hour timeframe. It leverages the True Strength Index (TSI) to identify momentum shifts and executes both long and short trades in response to dynamic market conditions.
Unlike traditional moving average-based strategies, this script uses a double-smoothed momentum calculation, enhancing signal accuracy and reducing noise. It incorporates automated position sizing, customizable leverage, and real-time performance tracking, ensuring a structured and adaptable trading approach.
🔹 What Makes This Strategy Unique?
Unlike simple crossover strategies or generic trend-following approaches, this system utilizes a customized True Strength Index (TSI) methodology that dynamically adjusts to market conditions.
🔸 True Strength Index (TSI) Filtering – The script refines the TSI by applying double exponential smoothing, filtering out weak signals and capturing high-confidence momentum shifts.
🔸 Adaptive Entry & Exit Logic – Instead of fixed thresholds, it compares the TSI value against a dynamically determined high/low range from the past 100 bars to confirm trade signals.
🔸 Leverage & Risk Optimization – Position sizing is dynamically adjusted based on account equity and leverage settings, ensuring controlled risk exposure.
🔸 Performance Monitoring System – A built-in performance tracking table allows traders to evaluate monthly and yearly results directly on the chart.
📊 Core Strategy Components
1️⃣ Momentum-Based Trade Execution
The strategy generates long and short trade signals based on the following conditions:
✅ Long Entry Condition – A buy signal is triggered when the TSI crosses above its 100-bar highest value (previously set), confirming bullish momentum.
✅ Short Entry Condition – A sell signal is generated when the TSI crosses below its 100-bar lowest value (previously set), indicating bearish pressure.
Each trade execution is fully automated, reducing emotional decision-making and improving trading discipline.
2️⃣ Position Sizing & Leverage Control
Risk management is a key focus of this strategy:
🔹 Dynamic Position Sizing – The script calculates position size based on:
Account Equity – Ensuring trade sizes adjust dynamically with capital fluctuations.
Leverage Multiplier – Allows traders to customize risk exposure via an adjustable leverage setting.
🔹 No Fixed Stop-Loss – The strategy relies on reversals to exit trades, meaning each position is closed when the opposite signal appears.
This design ensures maximum capital efficiency while adapting to market conditions in real time.
3️⃣ Performance Visualization & Tracking
Understanding historical performance is crucial for refining strategies. The script includes:
📌 Real-Time Trade Markers – Buy and sell signals are visually displayed on the chart for easy reference.
📌 Performance Metrics Table – Tracks monthly and yearly returns in percentage form, helping traders assess profitability over time.
📌 Trade History Visualization – Completed trades are displayed with color-coded boxes (green for long trades, red for short trades), visually representing profit/loss dynamics.
📢 Why Use This Strategy?
✔ Advanced Momentum Detection – Uses a double-smoothed TSI for more accurate trend signals.
✔ Fully Automated Trading – Removes emotional bias and enforces discipline.
✔ Customizable Risk Management – Adjust leverage and position sizing to suit your risk profile.
✔ Comprehensive Performance Tracking – Integrated reporting system provides clear insights into past trades.
This strategy is ideal for Bitcoin traders looking for a structured, high-probability system that adapts to both bullish and bearish trends on the 2-hour timeframe.
📌 How to Use: Simply add the script to your 2H BTC chart, configure your leverage settings, and let the system handle trade execution and tracking! 🚀
FRAMA-LRO📌 FRAMA × LRO Auto-Trading Strategy - Adaptive Trend & Momentum System
Overview
This Pine Script provides an automated trading strategy that combines FRAMA (Fractal Adaptive Moving Average) and LRO (Linear Regression Oscillator) to enhance trend detection and momentum analysis. Unlike traditional moving averages, FRAMA dynamically adjusts to price volatility, while LRO effectively measures momentum for high-precision entries.
📌 Key Features
1. Dynamic Trend & Momentum Synergy
FRAMA: Detects price trends by adjusting to market conditions using fractal dimensions.
LRO: Filters trades based on linear regression slope momentum.
Breakout Confirmation: Entry is validated when price breaks FRAMA bands with LRO support.
2. Realistic Backtesting Settings
Initial Capital: $5,000 (more in line with retail traders).
Risk Management: 5% equity per trade.
Slippage & Commission: Adjusted to realistic values (1 pip slippage, 94 pips spread per trade).
Backtest Data: Covers at least 100 trades for statistical significance.
3. Clear Trade Logic
Long Entry: Price breaks above FRAMA upper band & LRO > 0.
Short Entry: Price breaks below FRAMA lower band & LRO < 0.
Stop-Loss: Dynamic ATR-based calculation.
Take-Profit: Fixed risk-reward ratio (1:2).
📌 How It Works
The system identifies trend strength with FRAMA, then confirms momentum shifts with LRO before executing trades. This ensures higher accuracy and filters false breakouts.
📌 Visual Aids for Clarity
Color-Coded Candles:
🟢 Uptrend (LRO > 0)
🔵 Downtrend (LRO < 0)
⚪ Neutral (LRO ≈ 0)
Chart Annotations: Clearly marked trade signals for easy reference.
📌 Risk Management & Automation
Fully automated execution of entries, stop-loss, and take-profit.
ATR-based volatility adaptation for dynamic SL adjustments.
Customizable parameters (period, volatility settings, risk percentage).
📌 Originality & Enhancements
This script is not just a combination of FRAMA & LRO, but an optimized system designed to:
Improve signal accuracy using adaptive trend detection.
Eliminate noise with LRO-based momentum filtering.
Implement dynamic risk management via ATR-based SL.
Influences & Acknowledgments
This strategy builds on methodologies inspired by ChartPrime and BigBeluga, refining their concepts for a systematic approach.
📌 Disclaimer
This script is for educational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always manage risk appropriately.
Volatility-Adjusted Rate of Change (VARC) ModelThe Volatility-Adjusted Rate of Change (VARC) Model is a dynamic trading strategy designed to identify potential market opportunities by incorporating volatility and skewness data. The model relies on the CBOE Skew Index (CBOE:SKEW) and adjusts the traditional Rate of Change (ROC) indicator based on market volatility, offering a more refined approach to trading based on price momentum.
1. CBOE Skew Index (SKEW) and ROC Calculation
At its core, the VARC model uses the CBOE Skew Index as a measure of market sentiment. The SKEW index represents the perceived risk of extreme negative movements in the S&P 500, providing insight into the balance of risks in the market (CBOE, 2021). This sentiment-based index is often used by traders and analysts to gauge the likelihood of a market downturn.
The Rate of Change (ROC) is applied to the Skew Index, calculated over a specified lookback period (rocLength = 29). The ROC measures the percentage change in price from one period to another and is widely used to gauge the momentum of an asset (Chande & Kroll, 1994). In the VARC model, the ROC of the Skew Index is employed to assess shifts in market sentiment that may signal turning points or potential volatility.
2. Volatility Adjustment
Volatility plays a significant role in market behavior and risk management. The VARC model uses a volatility-adjusted threshold to dynamically adjust the sensitivity of the trading signals. This is achieved by calculating the standard deviation of the ROC over a defined volatility lookback period (volatilityLookback = 20) and applying a volatility multiplier (volatilityMultiplier = 1.5). These parameters define upper and lower thresholds for trade entry and exit.
The model adjusts the sensitivity of the ROC signals based on market volatility, ensuring that the strategy adapts to changing market conditions. When volatility is high, the thresholds are widened, allowing the model to filter out noise and avoid unnecessary trades. Conversely, during periods of low volatility, the thresholds tighten, enabling the model to capture smaller price movements.
3. Entry and Exit Conditions
The VARC model generates trading signals based on the behavior of the ROC relative to the dynamically adjusted volatility thresholds. A long position is initiated when the ROC crosses below the lower threshold, indicating that the market is becoming oversold or showing signs of excessive pessimism. The position is closed when the ROC exceeds the upper threshold, signaling a potential reversal or a return to normal market conditions. These entry and exit conditions are defined as follows:
• Long Condition: The ROC is below the lower threshold (roc < dynamicThresholdLow).
• Exit Condition: The ROC is above the upper threshold (roc > dynamicThresholdHigh).
This approach provides a systematic method for entering and exiting positions based on volatility-adjusted momentum, helping traders to capitalize on shifts in market sentiment.
4. Visualization and Signal Highlighting
The model includes several visual aids to help traders interpret the signals. The ROC, dynamic thresholds, and a zero line are plotted on the chart to provide a clear representation of market momentum and the current trading range. Furthermore, a background color is used to highlight periods when a position is open, visually reinforcing the model’s decisions.
5. Conclusion
The VARC model offers a robust framework for trading by combining momentum (through the ROC) with a volatility-adjusted approach that refines trade signals based on market conditions. The use of the CBOE Skew Index adds an additional layer of market sentiment analysis, providing context to the ROC values. This volatility-adaptive strategy offers traders a more nuanced way to navigate the markets, making it suitable for both short-term and longer-term trading horizons.
References:
• CBOE. (2021). CBOE Skew Index (SKEW). Chicago Board Options Exchange. Retrieved from www.cboe.com
• Chande, T., & Kroll, J. (1994). The New Technical Trader: Boost Your Profit by Plugging into the Latest Indicators. Wiley.
This model can be particularly useful in volatile markets, where traditional fixed thresholds may not perform as well. By adjusting the thresholds dynamically based on the underlying volatility, the VARC model offers a more flexible and responsive approach to market trading.
Up Gap Strategy with DelayThis strategy, titled “Up Gap Strategy with Delay,” is based on identifying up gaps in the price action of an asset. A gap is defined as the percentage difference between the current bar’s open price and the previous bar’s close price. The strategy triggers a long position if the gap exceeds a user-defined threshold and includes a delay period before entering the position. After entering, the position is held for a set number of periods before being closed.
Key Features:
1. Gap Threshold: The strategy defines an up gap when the gap size exceeds a specified threshold (in percentage terms). The gap threshold is an input parameter that allows customization based on the user’s preference.
2. Delay Period: After the gap occurs, the strategy waits for a delay period before initiating a long position. This delay can help mitigate any short-term volatility that might occur immediately after the gap.
3. Holding Period: Once the position is entered, it is held for a user-defined number of periods (holdingPeriods). This is to capture the potential post-gap trend continuation, as gaps often indicate strong directional momentum.
4. Gap Plotting: The strategy visually plots up gaps on the chart by placing a green label beneath the bar where the gap condition is met. Additionally, the background color turns green to highlight up-gap occurrences.
5. Exit Condition: The position is exited after the defined holding period. The strategy ensures that the position is closed after this time, regardless of whether the price is in profit or loss.
Scientific Background:
The gap theory has been widely studied in financial literature and is based on the premise that gaps in price often represent areas of significant support or resistance. According to research by Kaufman (2002), gaps in price action can be indicators of future price direction, particularly when they occur after a period of consolidation or a trend reversal. Moreover, Gaps and their Implications in Technical Analysis (Murphy, 1999) highlights that gaps can reflect imbalances between supply and demand, leading to high momentum and potential price continuation or reversal.
In trading strategies, utilizing gaps with specific conditions, such as delay and holding periods, can enhance the ability to capture significant price moves. The strategy’s delay period helps avoid potential market noise immediately after the gap, while the holding period seeks to capitalize on the price continuation that often follows gap formation.
This methodology aligns with momentum-based strategies, which rely on the persistence of trends in financial markets. Several studies, including Jegadeesh & Titman (1993), have documented the existence of momentum effects in stock prices, where past price movements can be predictive of future returns.
Conclusion:
This strategy incorporates gap detection and momentum principles, supported by empirical research in technical analysis, to attempt to capitalize on price movements following significant gaps. By waiting for a delay period and holding the position for a specified time, it aims to mitigate the risk associated with early volatility while maximizing the potential for sustained price moves.
Velocity/Volatility/Volume StrategyThe "Vel/Vty/Vol Strategy" is a momentum-based trading approach designed to take advantage of strong price movements that are confirmed by both volatility and volume (if enabled). It provides a high level of customization, allowing traders to adjust various settings based on market conditions and individual preferences. By combining three critical indicators—velocity, volatility (measured through Bollinger Band Width), and an optional volume filter—the strategy generates trade signals for both long and short positions. Here’s a comprehensive explanation of how the strategy works, how the parameters can be customized, and how those adjustments benefit users.
At its core, the strategy focuses on velocity, which measures the speed at which price is changing over time. This is a key indicator of momentum, with a "StrongUp" signal indicating bullish momentum and a "StrongDown" signal suggesting bearish momentum. In addition to velocity, the strategy factors in acceleration, which helps gauge whether momentum is building or weakening. The second essential component is Bollinger Band Width (BBW), which measures volatility in the market. When the BBW expands, it signals increasing volatility, a condition that must be met in combination with a velocity signal to generate a trade. Lastly, the strategy includes an optional Volume Oscillator to filter trades. When this volume filter is enabled, trades will only be executed if there’s an increase in volume, further validating market activity.
The strategy generates long and short trade signals based on specific conditions. A long trade is triggered when there is a strong upward velocity, accompanied by an increase in Bollinger Band Width, indicating both momentum and heightened volatility. If the volume filter is toggled on, a rise in volume must also confirm the signal. Similarly, a short trade is initiated when a strong downward velocity is detected, again paired with an increase in volatility and, optionally, a volume rise. This ensures that trades occur during periods of heightened market activity, reducing the likelihood of false signals.
To help manage risk, the strategy includes several customizable tools. Users can set take profit levels to automatically close positions and lock in gains once a predefined profit percentage is reached. For example, if a 2% take profit is set, a long position will be closed once the price has risen by 2%. Additionally, a trailing take profit option can be enabled, allowing the strategy to dynamically adjust the take-profit target as the market moves in the user’s favor. This ensures that profits are locked in as long as the market continues to trend positively, while providing protection in case of a reversal. The strategy also includes a trailing stop-loss feature, which adjusts the stop price as the market moves in favor of the trade, helping to minimize losses and protect gains.
The strategy offers a variety of parameters that can be customized to suit different trading styles and market conditions. The velocity lookback period controls how far back the strategy looks to calculate velocity. A shorter lookback makes the strategy more sensitive to recent price changes, generating more signals, which can benefit day traders or those seeking to capture short-term price swings. Conversely, a longer lookback smooths out the velocity calculation, reducing false signals and making the strategy more suitable for traders seeking to capture larger trends. Similarly, the Bollinger Band Width (BBW) length can be adjusted to control how far back the strategy looks to calculate volatility. A shorter BBW length makes the strategy more sensitive to volatility spikes, useful in rapidly changing markets. In contrast, a longer BBW length filters out short-term noise and focuses on more sustainable volatility shifts, better suited for slower, more stable markets.
The volume filter is another powerful feature that can be toggled on or off. When turned on, the strategy will only execute trades if there is an increase in volume alongside velocity and volatility signals. This helps filter out false signals in low-volume markets, ensuring that price movements are supported by actual market activity. If the volume filter is turned off, the strategy focuses purely on price and volatility changes, which can be useful in markets where volume data is unreliable or less relevant.
The take profit percentage can be adjusted to define how aggressively or conservatively profits are locked in. A lower take profit percentage allows traders to capture smaller, quicker profits, which can be advantageous in volatile markets. A higher take profit percentage suits traders who prefer to capture larger moves, allowing them to stay in trades longer to benefit from extended trends. Similarly, the trailing take profit percentage determines how tightly the strategy follows market prices as they move in favor of the trade. A tighter trailing percentage ensures that profits are locked in quickly, while a wider trailing percentage gives trades more room to run, ideal for capturing large trends.
The stop loss percentage is another key setting that controls how much risk a trader is willing to take before the position is closed. A tighter stop loss minimizes losses but may result in more frequent stop-outs, particularly in volatile markets. A wider stop loss provides more room for trades to develop, which is useful for traders aiming to capture longer trends despite short-term fluctuations. Additionally, the velocity thresholds can be adjusted to set how sensitive the strategy is to price movements. Lower thresholds increase sensitivity, generating more signals in fast-moving markets, while higher thresholds filter out weaker signals, focusing on larger momentum shifts.
The strategy also allows users to define a time range during which it is active, offering flexibility in backtesting and optimizing for specific market conditions. By limiting the strategy to certain periods, users can tailor it to seasonal trends or historical data that matches their current trading environment.
The flexibility of this strategy makes it suitable for a wide range of traders. Day traders can benefit from adjusting the velocity and BBW lookback periods, tightening take profit and stop loss settings to capture short, fast price movements in highly volatile markets. Trend traders can lengthen the lookback periods and widen the velocity thresholds to capture larger, sustained moves while riding out short-term volatility. Traders with a lower risk tolerance can enable the volume filter and tighten stop losses to reduce false signals and minimize losses. On the other hand, aggressive traders can widen the take profit and trailing stop percentages to allow trades to develop fully, maximizing potential gains in trending markets.
