ATR Trailing Stops with EMA Crossover Signals

Summary

This strategy combines an ATR-based trailing stop with price signals around an EMA. It calculates a stop distance from ATR multiplied by a sensitivity factor, then moves the stop according to price action: the stop remains in place while price stays on the same side, and resets to a volatility-adjusted distance when price crosses it. Crossovers generate long or short entries, and touching the stop closes the position. The settings also allow signals to use Heikin Ashi prices.

The document describes the rules and adjustable inputs, but provides no performance results. Its published backtest configuration covers a short period on BTC/USDT futures, so it does not establish how the method behaves across market conditions. The written overview calls the entry reference an EMA, while the supplied source uses a one-period EMA, effectively tracking the selected price series. The document notes that crossover signals can lag, stops may trigger repeatedly, and parameters need tuning for each instrument. It also suggests trend filters, profit targets, and holding-time limits as possible extensions.

Key ideas

• ATR multiplied by a sensitivity factor sets the trailing stop distance.
• Price crossing the stop recalculates its level at an ATR-adjusted distance.
• Crossovers of the selected price series and trailing stop trigger long or short entries.
• The method has no reported performance evidence, and its settings require market-specific evaluation.

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