Smeared VCI Trend Signals with Stop and Trailing Exits

Summary

This strategy smooths a Variability Channel Index built from fast and slow exponential moving averages normalized by average true range. A simple moving average smooths the index again, and a second average acts as the trigger line. Crossing above the trigger enters long; crossing below enters short, provided the date falls within the configured trading window. Opposite signals close positions, and the source also configures fixed loss and trailing exit parameters.

The document describes the indicator as a way to combine trend direction and overbought or oversold context, though the specific entry rules are trigger-line crossovers. It provides parameters and a BTC futures backtest configuration, but no return, drawdown, or trade statistics. The stated limitations include incorrect trend readings, parameter sensitivity, frequent reversals and fees, and bias from choosing an unsuitable test window. Longer testing, confirmation signals, and improved stop logic are proposed without supporting results.

Key ideas

• The Smeared VCI smooths a fast and slow EMA spread normalized by average true range.
• Crossovers of the indicator and its trigger line generate long and short entries within a date window.
• Opposite signals and configured loss or trailing conditions provide exit mechanisms.
• The document gives a BTC futures test setup but no performance statistics.
• Frequent reversals, fees, parameter choices, and test-window selection can affect results.

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