Ease of Movement Threshold Strategy with Optional Signal Reversal

Summary

This strategy uses the Ease of Movement (EOM) indicator to set long or short positions when its value crosses user-defined thresholds. EOM combines price movement with trading volume: positive readings correspond to upward movement and negative readings to downward movement, while larger absolute values reflect greater price movement and/or lighter volume. The example uses thresholds of 4000 and -4000 and offers a switch that reverses the direction assigned to each signal.

The document presents the method’s rationale and practical cautions but gives no performance results. Its published test configuration uses BTC/USDT futures on an hourly period with 15-minute base data over roughly one month. The source maintains the prior position between threshold events, so the thresholds act as state changes rather than one-bar-only entries. False signals and threshold sensitivity may lead to poor trade frequency or direction; the document suggests adding confirmation indicators, stop losses, and risk controls. The reversal option changes exposure direction without adding evidence that the reversed signals are profitable.

Key ideas

• EOM signals are derived from price movement relative to volume and can take positive or negative values.
• The example switches long above 4000 and short below -4000, retaining the prior state between threshold events.
• An optional setting reverses the direction associated with each signal.
• The published BTC/USDT futures test settings include no reported performance results.
• False signals, threshold sensitivity, and reversal risk are key limitations; stop-loss and confirmation rules are suggested.

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