Lucky13ema — Strategy by TraderTed420
By TraderTed420
Performance Metrics
- Author: TraderTed420
- Symbol: NASDAQ:TSLA
- Timeframe: 1 minute
- Net P&L: +10,870.76 USD (+36.24%)
- Win Rate: 92.5%
- Profit Factor: 6.537
- Max Drawdown: 742.08 USD (1.89%)
- Total Trades: 321
Description
🚀 Lucky13ema - 1-Min Momentum ScalperWhat it isA filtered momentum strategy built around the 13 EMA crossover on 1-minute charts. Catches clean price breaks above/below the 13 EMA with 3 quality filters to reduce noise and improve win rate.Core LogicBUY: First green candle closing above 13 EMA (after being below)SELL: First red candle closing below 13 EMA (after being above)Triple Filter System:Volume > 20-period SMA × 1.2x (confirms conviction)VWAP alignment (longs above VWAP, shorts below)5-min EMA confirmation (higher timeframe bias)How to UseApply to 1-min chart of liquid instruments (SPY, QQQ, IWM, major stocks)Regular hours only recommended (9:30-4:00 ET)Start with defaults, then optimize:Profit Target: 1.5% | Stop Loss: 0.75% (2:1 R:R)Volume Multiplier: 1.2x*Toggle filters OFF first to see raw signals, then ON for qualityKey InputsSetting Default PurposeUse Filters ✅ ON Master filter toggleVolume Mult 1.2x Volume conviction thresholdProfit % 1.5% Take profit targetStop % 0.75% Risk per tradeTrailing Stop OFF Let winners run (10pt trail)Performance Notes70-80% fewer signals vs raw EMA crossesHigher win rate from multi-filter confirmationBest on trending days, choppy markets kill it!!!!!!!!!Backtest 6+ months before live useRisk ManagementFixed R:R or trailing stops keep math simpleNever risk >1-2% account per tradeAvoid news events - volume spikes create false breaksPro TipsSPY/QQQ best - tight spreads, high volumeEnable debug table to see filter status2:1 R:R minimum (try 2%/1% settings)Trail on strong movers (>3% runs)Built for scalpers who want quality over quantity. Test thoroughly!*Published April 30, 2026 | Optimized for 2026 market structure