Triple EMA Crossovers with ATR-Based Stops and Targets

Summary

This trend-following strategy calculates fast, medium, and slow exponential moving averages using periods of 10, 25, and 50. A bullish signal requires the fast average to cross above the slow average while the medium average is already above it; the inverse alignment triggers a bearish signal. For each direction, the described method places a stop at three times ATR and a profit target at six times ATR, using a 14-period ATR.

The document explains the rules, adjustable EMA periods, and potential weaknesses, but gives no backtest performance results. Its published settings cover one month of BTC perpetual futures with hourly bars and 15-minute base data. It warns that sideways or volatile markets may produce false signals and that results depend on parameter choices. The accompanying source computes stop and target levels at the signal bar, so the stated distances may not adapt after entry. The text suggests testing other indicators, parameter combinations, and volatility-based position sizing.

Key ideas

• A fast EMA crossing the slow EMA generates a signal only when the medium EMA confirms the same direction.
• The strategy sets stops at three ATR multiples and profit targets at six ATR multiples.
• The three EMA periods are adjustable, and the described ATR uses 14 periods.
• False signals in ranging markets and sensitivity to chosen periods are key limitations.
• The document gives backtest settings but no performance evidence.

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