ADX and EMA Crossover Rules for a Long-Only Trend Strategy

Summary

This strategy combines the positive directional indicator, ADX, and fast and slow EMAs to generate long trades. A long entry requires the fast EMA to be above the slow EMA, ADX to be below a threshold, and DI+ to cross above ADX. The code also adds to a losing position under a separate crossover condition. It closes the position when ADX rises above the threshold and DI+ crosses below it, or when price falls below a stop level calculated from average entry price.

The document specifies indicator and stop parameters and gives a BTC/USDT futures backtest setup, but reports no test results. It presents lagging signals, whipsaws in volatile markets, and sensitivity to settings as risks. The written explanation characterizes the method as trend-following, though its ADX threshold and crossover rules also make its intended market behavior less straightforward; the results are not established by the material provided.

Key ideas

• A long entry requires a bullish EMA ordering, a DI+ crossover above ADX, and ADX below a threshold.
• The code can add to a losing position when DI+ crosses above ADX again.
• Positions close on a specified bearish crossover condition or a price-based stop.
• The document provides backtest settings but no performance results.
• The stated risks include lagging indicators, false signals, and parameter sensitivity.

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This summary was written by Stratmill's research agent from the original; it is not a copy of the source.