MACD | Gunbot trading strategy
This is an example of Gunbot trading with the MACD strategy. Gunbot is a multi platform crypto trading bot.
About this strategy
This strategy is based on MACD , taking advantage of signals that indicate momentum is likely changing.
A buy order is placed when the MACD line crosses up the signal line, a sell order is placed when the MACD line crosses down the signal line.
Settings used
This example uses the "pure" version of the MACD strategy, meaning both the buy method and sell method are set to use MACD . MFI is used as confirming indicator.
The following relevant settings were used, all other settings were set to the defaults:
Full disclosure
I am the author the Gunbot wiki. This content is only meant as educational material to show an example of how Gunbot can be used, disclosing the full strategy settings used.
Disclaimer
While every effort has been made to ensure these simulations of Gunbot contain the same logic as Gunbot, they will not always buy or sell at the exact same time or prices as Gunbot (because of TradingView's inability to use ticker prices). This is close as you can get in TradingView to the real thing. Backtesting the past does NOT guarantee profit in the present or future.
Please don't use these exemplary settings without doing your own research. Results can vary depending on the chosen market and it's conditions.
About this strategy
This strategy is based on MACD , taking advantage of signals that indicate momentum is likely changing.
A buy order is placed when the MACD line crosses up the signal line, a sell order is placed when the MACD line crosses down the signal line.
Settings used
This example uses the "pure" version of the MACD strategy, meaning both the buy method and sell method are set to use MACD . MFI is used as confirming indicator.
The following relevant settings were used, all other settings were set to the defaults:
- PERIOD: 240
- MACD_SHORT: 12
- MACD_LONG: 29
- MACD_SIGNAL: 9
- MFI_ENABLED: true
- MFI_BUY_LEVEL: 40
- MFI_BUY_LEVEL: 20
- MFI_PERIOD: 14
Full disclosure
I am the author the Gunbot wiki. This content is only meant as educational material to show an example of how Gunbot can be used, disclosing the full strategy settings used.
Disclaimer
While every effort has been made to ensure these simulations of Gunbot contain the same logic as Gunbot, they will not always buy or sell at the exact same time or prices as Gunbot (because of TradingView's inability to use ticker prices). This is close as you can get in TradingView to the real thing. Backtesting the past does NOT guarantee profit in the present or future.
Please don't use these exemplary settings without doing your own research. Results can vary depending on the chosen market and it's conditions.
Note
More info on:
Gunbot: gunbot.com
Gunbot backtesting archive: gunbot.com/backtesting/
Disclaimer
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