Supertrend EMA Vol Strategy V5 by d_jaeger
By d_jaeger
Performance Metrics
- Author: d_jaeger
- Symbol: BITSTAMP:BTCUSD
- Timeframe: 12 hours
- Net P&L: +25,321.00 USD (+2,284.59%)
- Win Rate: 40.0%
- Profit Factor: 2.907
- Max Drawdown: 16,094.00 USD (1,609.40%)
- Total Trades: 5
- Sharpe Ratio: 0.245
Description
### Supertrend EMA Strategy V5**Overview** This is a trend-following strategy designed for cryptocurrency markets like BTC/USD on daily timeframes, combining the Supertrend indicator for dynamic trailing stops with an EMA filter for trend confirmation. It aims to capture strong uptrends while avoiding counter-trend trades, with optional volume filtering for high-conviction entries and ATR-based stop-loss to manage risk. Ideal for long-only setups in bullish assets, it visually highlights trends with green/red bands and fills for easy interpretation. Backtested on BTC from 2024-2025, it shows potential for outperforming buy-and-hold in trending markets, but always use with proper risk management—past performance isn't indicative of future results.**Key Features** - **Supertrend Core**: Uses ATR to plot adaptive uptrend (green) and downtrend (red) lines, flipping on closes beyond prior bands for buy/sell signals. - **EMA Trend Filter**: Entries require price above the EMA (default 21-period) for longs, ensuring alignment with the broader trend. - **Volume Confirmation**: Optional filter only allows entries when volume exceeds its EMA (default 20-period), reducing false signals in low-activity periods. - **Risk Controls**: Built-in ATR-multiplier stop-loss (default 2x) to cap losses; exits on Supertrend flips for trailing profits. - **Visuals**: Green/red lines and highlighter fills for up/down trends, plus buy/sell labels and circles for signals. - **Customizable Inputs**: Tweak ATR period (default 10), multiplier (default 3), EMA length, start date, long/short toggles, SL, and volume filter. - **Alerts**: Built-in for buy/sell and direction changes. **How to Use** 1. Add to your TradingView chart (e.g., BTC/USD 1D). 2. Adjust inputs: Start with defaults for trend-following; increase multiplier for fewer trades/higher win rate. Enable volume filter for volatile assets. 3. Monitor signals: Green "Buy" for long entries (if close > EMA and conditions met); red "Sell" for exits. 4. Backtest in Strategy Tester: Focus on equity curve, win rate (~50-60% in tests), and drawdown (<15% with SL). 5. Live Trading: Use small position sizes (1-2% risk per trade); combine with your analysis. Shorts disabled by default for bull-biased markets.