Intraday Moving Average and MACD Crossover Strategy

Summary

This intraday system combines a short and a longer moving average with MACD to generate directional signals. Its default ribbon uses 9- and 21-period averages, with choices among several averaging methods, while MACD uses 12/26/9 settings. A long entry requires both the faster average and MACD line to cross above their respective slower lines; either reverse crossover triggers an exit. Signal states are reset at the start of each trading day.

The document describes the rules and parameter options but reports no performance results. It identifies lag during rapid reversals, false signals in sideways markets, parameter sensitivity, and execution slippage as limitations. The daily reset is intended to avoid overnight exposure, though the described reset alone does not demonstrate how open positions are closed. Suggested additions include volatility or volume filters, dynamic stops, profit targets, and market-state adjustments. Backtesting is advised before live use; the published test configuration uses hourly ETH/USDT data on Binance.

Key ideas

• Long entries require simultaneous bullish crossovers in the moving average pair and MACD.
• Either bearish crossover is sufficient to trigger a sell signal.
• The default moving average periods are 9 and 21, and the MACD settings are 12/26/9.
• The signal state resets daily, while the strategy may lag or whipsaw in fast or ranging markets.
• The document provides a backtest setup but no reported performance evidence.

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