OPEN-SOURCE SCRIPT
MACD Long Strat
First script I've written, but the concept is pretty simple. This uses the MACD with settings fast_SMA = 6 and slow SMA=16 and uses the distance between the 2 (histogram) to look for potential trend reversals to flag potential entries for Long trades. It waits for the confirmation looking backward 2 x timeframes (to reduce false calls slightly). You can adjust it to open / close quicker (1 timeframe instread of 2) but backtesting shows 2 timeframe delay is best to avoid false signals.
The script suggests Long entry points based on this criteria and uses the converse (reducing histogram / SMA difference delayed by 2 timeframes) to suggest exit or trade close points for downward reversal. It was originally written looking at 1m scalps but backtesting shows this is even more effective on higher timeframes (1D).
The script suggests Long entry points based on this criteria and uses the converse (reducing histogram / SMA difference delayed by 2 timeframes) to suggest exit or trade close points for downward reversal. It was originally written looking at 1m scalps but backtesting shows this is even more effective on higher timeframes (1D).
Open-source script
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