Multi-Period ROC Momentum Stacking with a Smoothed Signal

Summary

This momentum method combines rate-of-change readings from twelve lookback periods, spanning short to long horizons. Each ROC series is smoothed and multiplied by a weight, and the weighted values are summed into a composite oscillator. A further simple moving average smooths the composite; the strategy takes a long position when the oscillator is above its smoother and a short position when it is below. An option can reverse those directions.

The document provides the component periods, smoothing settings, and a BTC/USDT futures backtest configuration, but gives no reported performance evidence. It argues that combining horizons may balance short- and long-term momentum and reduce unnecessary trades, while also acknowledging that ROC can react sharply to unusual price moves, parameters may not transfer between instruments, and crossover signals may need additional filters. It describes the method as more suitable for medium- to long-horizon use, with no quantified validation of that suitability.

Key ideas

• The strategy adds weighted, smoothed ROC values from twelve lookback periods into one oscillator.
• It compares the composite oscillator with a moving average to choose long or short exposure.
• A setting allows the signal direction to be reversed.
• The document reports no performance statistics and flags sensitivity to price shocks and parameter choice.

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