EMA Crossover Cloud w/Range-Bound Filter — Strategy by KrispysGlass
By KrispysGlass
Performance Metrics
- Author: KrispysGlass
- Symbol: NASDAQ:TSLA
- Timeframe: 1 minute
- Net P&L: +4,353.69 USD (+8.71%)
- Win Rate: 48.4%
- Profit Factor: 1.702
- Max Drawdown: 1,317.63 USD (2.54%)
- Total Trades: 157
Description
A focused 1-minute EMA crossover trading strategy designed to identify high-probability momentum trades while filtering out low-volatility consolidation periods that typically result in whipsaw losses. Features intelligent range-bound detection and progressive market attention alerts to help traders manage focus and avoid overtrading during unfavorable conditions.Key Features:EMA Crossover Signals: 10/20 EMA crossovers with volume surge confirmation (1.3x 20-bar average)Range-Bound Filter: Automatically detects when price is consolidating in tight ranges (0.5% threshold) and blocks trading signals during these periodsProgressive Consolidation Stages: Visual alerts progress through Range Bound (red) → Coiling (yellow) → Loading (orange) → Trending (green) to indicate market compression and potential breakout timingMarket Attention Gauge: Helps manage focus between active trading and other activities with states: Active (watch close), Building (check frequently), Quiet (check occasionally), Dead (handle other business)Smart RSI Exits: Cloud-based and RSI extreme level exits with conservative stop lossesDual Mode Operation: Separate settings allow full backtesting performance while providing visual stay-out warnings for manual tradingHow to Use:Entry Signals: Trade aqua up-triangles (long) and orange down-triangles (short) when they appear with volume confirmationStay-Out Warnings: Ignore gray "RANGE" triangles - these indicate crossovers during range-bound periods that should be avoidedMonitor Top-Right Display:Range: Current 60-bar dollar rangeAttention: Market activity level for focus managementStatus: Consolidation stage (trade green/yellow, avoid red, prepare for orange)Position Sizing: Default 167 shares per signal, optimized for the crossover frequencyAlerts: Enable consolidation stage alerts and market attention alerts for automated notificationsRecommended Settings:Timeframe: 1-minute chartsSymbol: Optimized for volatile stocks like TSLA"Apply Filter to Backtest": Keep OFF for realistic backtesting, ON to see filtered resultsRisk Management:The strategy includes built-in overtrading protection by identifying and blocking trades during low-volatility periods. The progressive consolidation alerts help identify when markets are "loading" for significant moves, allowing traders to position appropriately for higher-probability setups.