ARBF Strategy v1.8 by d_jaeger
By d_jaeger
Performance Metrics
- Author: d_jaeger
- Symbol: OANDA:XAUUSD
- Timeframe: 10 minutes
- Win Rate: 49.6%
- Profit Factor: 1.355
Description
ARBF Strategy v1.8 — Asia Range Breakout FrameworkARBF Strategy is a structured Asia Range breakout strategy built for Gold, BTC/Crypto, and other high-liquidity markets.The core idea is simple:The strategy defines the Asia range, waits for a confirmed breakout after the range is complete, then manages the trade with a risk-based exit engine.It is designed to test whether price expansion after the Asia session creates a tradable edge.Core logicThe strategy uses:Asia Range high / low detectionBreakout bias after Asia sessionOptional London Opening Range confirmationOptional 4H / 1D EMA20 HTF alignmentRisk-based position sizingPartial take-profit engineBreak-even and lock-profit stop optionsOptional trailing runnerWeekday filterEntry time filterGold and BTC/Crypto market profilesBacktest start/end date controlsTrade modesA: BreakRaw Asia range breakout.A trade is triggered when price closes above or below the completed Asia range during the allowed signal window.B: ABLCAsia Bias London Continuation.This requires:Asia breakout biasLondon Opening Range completedBreak of London OR in the bias directionOptional 4H / 1D EMA20 alignmentExit engineThe script includes two exit modes:Single TPClassic fixed R:R take profit with optional break-even at +1R.Scaled TPDefault structure:TP1 at 1RTP2 at 1.5RTP3 at 2ROptional runner with trailing stopOptional SL behavior after TP1 and TP2Stop options include:Keep initial SLMove to break-evenLock TP1Lock TP2This allows testing whether partial profits and runners improve long-term expectancy.Market profilesThe strategy includes automatic market profile handling:GoldUses dollar-based Asia range filters.BTC / CryptoUses percentage-based Asia range filters.This prevents the common problem where Gold settings block all BTC trades because the BTC Asia range is naturally much larger.FiltersThe strategy includes optional filters for:Weekday selectionEntry time windowStart and end backtest datesAsia range size gateHTF trend alignmentOne trade per dayThese filters are included to help isolate bad market conditions and avoid overtrading.Recommended chart settingsFor best testing:Timeframe: 5-minute chartGold feed: OANDA XAUUSDCrypto: major liquid perpetual/spot feedsExecution: On bar closeCommission and slippage enabledUse realistic capital and leverage assumptionsImportant notesThis is a strategy backtest tool, not a signal service.Backtest results depend heavily on:SymbolFeedTimeframeSpreadSlippageCommissionBroker executionBar magnifier settingsSelected date rangeMarket regimePast performance does not guarantee future results.Always forward-test before using any strategy live.DisclaimerThis script is for educational and research purposes only.It is not financial advice.Trading involves risk, and users are responsible for their own decisions, risk management, and execution.Release notes v1.8Added improved scaled TP engineAdded SL behavior after TP1 and TP2Added optional TP3 trailing runnerAdded fixed weekday filter logic using selectable timezoneAdded entry time filterAdded automatic Gold / BTC-Crypto market profile handlingAdded backtest window controlsAdded dashboard status for filters, gate, TP structure, and trailing stateImproved risk-based position sizingImproved Asia session handling for Bangkok timeAdded support for cleaner strategy testing across Gold and Crypto markets