EMA Breakout Entries Filtered by Candle Body and Wick Structure

Summary

This long-entry strategy combines a close crossing above an exponential moving average with bullish candle structure. It requires the candle to close above its open, at least half of its body to extend above the average, and combined wick length to stay within a stated share of the full candle range. The conditions are intended to filter entries that lack a clear upward move through the average. The example places entries when all conditions occur together.

The document provides a historical BTC futures test period and code for generating entries, but no performance statistics or exit logic. It therefore does not show whether the filters improve returns or control losses. The discussion flags lag, false signals near trend endings, volatility, and sensitivity to the EMA and candle thresholds. Volume confirmation, trend-strength filters, and defined stop and exit rules are suggested as possible extensions, not demonstrated results.

Key ideas

• A long signal requires price to cross above the EMA on a bullish candle.
• The candle body must extend sufficiently above the EMA, and total wick length is capped.
• The example defines entry conditions but does not specify a complete exit system.
• The document offers test settings but no reported performance evidence.
• EMA lag, volatile conditions, and threshold choices may affect signal quality.

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