EMA Crossover and Stochastic RSI Trend-Following Rules
Summary
This strategy combines 9-period and 21-period exponential moving averages with Stochastic RSI. It enters long when the faster EMA crosses above the slower one while Stochastic RSI is below 20, and enters short on the reverse crossover when the oscillator is above 80. The oscillator is calculated from a 14-period RSI, normalized over a 14-period range, then smoothed with 3-period averages. An opposite signal is intended to close an open position.
The document describes indicator logic and lists a one-hour BTC/USDT futures backtest configuration covering January to February 2025, but reports no performance results. Although the overview mentions basic stop-loss and profit-taking mechanisms, the supplied strategy code implements no stop or profit target; its only exits are opposite signals. The approach may lag or generate false crossovers in volatile or sideways markets, and results may depend on parameter choices. The document recommends backtesting and suggests volatility, volume, time, and adaptive-parameter filters, but provides no evidence that these changes improve outcomes.
Key ideas
- A bullish 9/21 EMA crossover combined with Stochastic RSI below 20 triggers a long entry.
- A bearish EMA crossover combined with Stochastic RSI above 80 triggers a short entry.
- The oscillator uses RSI values normalized over a rolling range and smoothed with short simple averages.
- Opposite signals are the coded exit mechanism; the supplied code does not implement stop-loss or profit-taking orders.
- The document gives a BTC/USDT futures test period but no performance results.
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