Interval-Based EMA Trend Entries with Scheduled or Crossover Reversals

Summary

This dual-direction system combines trend-following EMA comparisons with reverse trades. At fixed intervals, it checks whether the short EMA is above or below the long EMA and enters in that direction, subject to a user-defined trading window. A second, faster EMA pair can trigger an opposing trade on a crossover; alternatively, the opposing trade is placed shortly before the next scheduled main entry. The published defaults use 5/40 periods for the main comparison, 5/10 for the reverse signal, and a 30-minute interval.

The document includes configurable rules and a short BTC/USDT futures backtest configuration, but no reported returns or other outcome measures. It describes the opposite leg as a hedge, though frequent reversals may add costs or work against a strong trend. EMA lag, missed moves between intervals, parameter selection, and transaction costs are noted as risks. Volatility-based parameter changes, volume confirmation, adaptive intervals, and explicit stops and targets are proposed for further development.

Key ideas

• Main trades follow the relative position of a short and long EMA at fixed time intervals.
• A faster EMA pair or a timer near the next main entry can trigger an opposing trade.
• The strategy restricts entries to a configurable daily time window.
• Reverse trades may offset exposure, but can lose during persistent trends and add transaction costs.
• The document gives rules and a backtest setup but no performance evidence.

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