Short-Only Bitcoin Strategy Using Stochastic RSI Reversals and ATR Exits

Summary

This short-only Bitcoin strategy combines an overbought Stochastic RSI reversal with directional and volatility filters. It identifies a recent move above the overbought threshold, then requires the smoothed K line to cross back below that threshold and sit below the D line. A custom VIX Fix calculation must also remain below its configured threshold, and price must be under a higher-timeframe EMA. A configurable session window and a bar-based cooldown further restrict entries.

For trade management, the script places a stop at the higher of a recent swing high or an ATR-based distance above price, then sets a profit limit using a risk multiple. After the trade reaches a specified fraction of risk, it can move the stop to breakeven and optionally trail it using ATR. The document describes rules and parameters but gives no backtest results or market evidence. Its volatility filter’s interpretation and the behavior of intrabar signals, fills, and stop updates should be checked before relying on the strategy.

Key ideas

• A short entry requires a recent overbought Stochastic RSI reading followed by a bearish cross and K line below D.
• The strategy filters entries using a higher-timeframe EMA, a VIX Fix threshold, a session window, and a cooldown.
• The initial stop uses the greater of a recent swing high and an ATR-based distance above price.
• The take-profit limit is set from a risk multiple, with an optional breakeven move and ATR trail.
• The document contains no reported backtest or evidence of profitability.

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