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# Trading Strategies
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Pre-built trading strategies powered by the `indicatorts` library.
These strategies combine multiple indicators to generate buy/sell signals.
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## Trend Strategies
Strategies for identifying and following market trends.
### MACD Strategy
Uses MACD crossovers to identify trend changes.
| Tool | Description |
|------|-------------|
| `strategy_macd` | MACD crossover strategy |
**Parameters:**
- `symbol`: Trading pair (e.g., "BTC/USDT")
- `timeframe`: Candle timeframe (e.g., "1h", "4h", "1d")
- `fastPeriod`: Fast EMA period (default: 12)
- `slowPeriod`: Slow EMA period (default: 26)
- `signalPeriod`: Signal line period (default: 9)
**Signals:**
- **BUY**: MACD line crosses above signal line
- **SELL**: MACD line crosses below signal line
### Awesome Oscillator Strategy
Uses the Awesome Oscillator for momentum-based entries.
| Tool | Description |
|------|-------------|
| `strategy_awesome_oscillator` | AO zero-cross strategy |
**Signals:**
- **BUY**: AO crosses above zero
- **SELL**: AO crosses below zero
### TRIX Strategy
Triple exponential average for trend following.
| Tool | Description |
|------|-------------|
| `strategy_trix` | TRIX crossover strategy |
### Vortex Strategy
Uses positive and negative vortex indicators.
| Tool | Description |
|------|-------------|
| `strategy_vortex` | Vortex indicator strategy |
**Signals:**
- **BUY**: +VI crosses above -VI
- **SELL**: -VI crosses above +VI
### KDJ Strategy
Korean DJ indicator for trend reversals.
| Tool | Description |
|------|-------------|
| `strategy_kdj` | KDJ crossover strategy |
### Aroon Strategy
Identifies trend strength and direction.
| Tool | Description |
|------|-------------|
| `strategy_aroon` | Aroon crossover strategy |
**Signals:**
- **BUY**: Aroon Up crosses above Aroon Down
- **SELL**: Aroon Down crosses above Aroon Up
### Parabolic SAR Strategy
Stop-and-reverse trailing stop system.
| Tool | Description |
|------|-------------|
| `strategy_parabolic_sar` | PSAR trend strategy |
**Signals:**
- **BUY**: Price crosses above SAR dots
- **SELL**: Price crosses below SAR dots
### Qstick Strategy
Measures buying vs selling pressure.
| Tool | Description |
|------|-------------|
| `strategy_qstick` | Qstick strategy |
### Triple Moving Average Strategy
Uses three MAs for confirmation.
| Tool | Description |
|------|-------------|
| `strategy_triple_ma` | Triple MA crossover |
**Parameters:**
- `shortPeriod`: Short MA period (default: 5)
- `mediumPeriod`: Medium MA period (default: 20)
- `longPeriod`: Long MA period (default: 50)
### Golden Cross Strategy
Classic 50/200 MA crossover.
| Tool | Description |
|------|-------------|
| `strategy_golden_cross` | Golden cross/death cross |
**Signals:**
- **BUY (Golden Cross)**: 50 MA crosses above 200 MA
- **SELL (Death Cross)**: 50 MA crosses below 200 MA
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## Momentum Strategies
Strategies based on momentum oscillators.
### RSI Strategy (RSI 2)
Connors RSI2 mean-reversion strategy.
| Tool | Description |
|------|-------------|
| `strategy_rsi2` | RSI(2) mean reversion |
**Parameters:**
- `oversoldThreshold`: Buy threshold (default: 10)
- `overboughtThreshold`: Sell threshold (default: 90)
**Signals:**
- **BUY**: RSI(2) drops below oversold threshold
- **SELL**: RSI(2) rises above overbought threshold
### Stochastic RSI Strategy
Combines Stochastic and RSI.
| Tool | Description |
|------|-------------|
| `strategy_stochastic_rsi` | Stochastic RSI crossover |
### Williams %R Strategy
Williams %R overbought/oversold.
| Tool | Description |
|------|-------------|
| `strategy_williams_r` | Williams %R strategy |
**Signals:**
- **BUY**: Williams %R crosses above -80
- **SELL**: Williams %R crosses below -20
### Ichimoku Strategy
Full Ichimoku cloud analysis.
| Tool | Description |
|------|-------------|
| `strategy_ichimoku` | Ichimoku cloud strategy |
**Signals:**
- **BUY**: Price crosses above cloud, Tenkan > Kijun
- **SELL**: Price crosses below cloud, Tenkan < Kijun
### PPO Strategy
Percentage Price Oscillator.
| Tool | Description |
|------|-------------|
| `strategy_ppo` | PPO signal strategy |
### Chaikin Oscillator Strategy
Volume-based momentum.
| Tool | Description |
|------|-------------|
| `strategy_chaikin` | Chaikin oscillator strategy |
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## Volatility Strategies
Strategies based on volatility indicators.
### Bollinger Bands Strategy
Classic Bollinger Band mean-reversion.
| Tool | Description |
|------|-------------|
| `strategy_bollinger_bands` | BB breakout/reversal |
**Parameters:**
- `period`: BB period (default: 20)
- `stdDev`: Standard deviation multiplier (default: 2)
**Signals:**
- **BUY**: Price touches lower band
- **SELL**: Price touches upper band
### Keltner Channel Strategy
ATR-based channel breakouts.
| Tool | Description |
|------|-------------|
| `strategy_keltner_channel` | Keltner breakout |
**Signals:**
- **BUY**: Price breaks above upper channel
- **SELL**: Price breaks below lower channel
### Donchian Channel Strategy
Turtle trading breakout system.
| Tool | Description |
|------|-------------|
| `strategy_donchian` | Donchian breakout |
**Signals:**
- **BUY**: Price breaks 20-day high
- **SELL**: Price breaks 20-day low
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## Volume Strategies
Strategies incorporating volume analysis.
### OBV Strategy
On-Balance Volume trend confirmation.
| Tool | Description |
|------|-------------|
| `strategy_obv` | OBV trend strategy |
**Signals:**
- **BUY**: Price makes new low but OBV doesn't (bullish divergence)
- **SELL**: Price makes new high but OBV doesn't (bearish divergence)
### CMF Strategy
Chaikin Money Flow accumulation/distribution.
| Tool | Description |
|------|-------------|
| `strategy_cmf` | CMF strategy |
**Signals:**
- **BUY**: CMF crosses above +0.05
- **SELL**: CMF crosses below -0.05
### MFI Strategy
Money Flow Index overbought/oversold.
| Tool | Description |
|------|-------------|
| `strategy_mfi` | MFI strategy |
**Signals:**
- **BUY**: MFI crosses above 20
- **SELL**: MFI crosses below 80
### Force Index Strategy
Elder's Force Index.
| Tool | Description |
|------|-------------|
| `strategy_force_index` | Force Index strategy |
### EMV Strategy
Ease of Movement indicator.
| Tool | Description |
|------|-------------|
| `strategy_emv` | EMV strategy |
### VWAP Strategy
Volume Weighted Average Price intraday.
| Tool | Description |
|------|-------------|
| `strategy_vwap` | VWAP crossover |
**Signals:**
- **BUY**: Price crosses above VWAP
- **SELL**: Price crosses below VWAP
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## Strategy Output Format
All strategies return signals in this format:
```json
{
"symbol": "BTC/USDT",
"timeframe": "4h",
"strategy": "strategy_macd",
"signal": "BUY",
"confidence": 0.75,
"price": 43250.50,
"timestamp": "2026-01-22T12:00:00Z",
"indicators": {
"macd": 125.30,
"signal": 98.45,
"histogram": 26.85
},
"recommendation": "MACD bullish crossover detected. Consider entering long position."
}
```
### Signal Values
| Signal | Meaning |
|--------|---------|
| `BUY` | Entry signal for long position |
| `SELL` | Exit signal or short entry |
| `HOLD` | No clear signal, maintain position |
### Confidence Levels
| Confidence | Interpretation |
|------------|----------------|
| 0.9 - 1.0 | Very strong signal |
| 0.7 - 0.9 | Strong signal |
| 0.5 - 0.7 | Moderate signal |
| < 0.5 | Weak signal |
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## Example Usage
### Single Strategy
```
Get MACD signal for Bitcoin
→ strategy_macd(symbol: "BTC/USDT", timeframe: "4h")
```
### Combined Strategies
For better accuracy, combine multiple strategies:
```
1. Check trend: strategy_golden_cross(symbol: "BTC/USDT", timeframe: "1d")
2. Time entry: strategy_rsi2(symbol: "BTC/USDT", timeframe: "4h")
3. Confirm volume: strategy_obv(symbol: "BTC/USDT", timeframe: "4h")
```
### Backtesting Approach
1. Get historical OHLCV data
2. Run strategy across historical data
3. Calculate win rate, profit factor, max drawdown
4. Optimize parameters
5. Forward test on paper trading
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## Risk Disclaimer
⚠️ **Warning**: These strategies are for educational purposes only.
- Past performance does not guarantee future results
- Always use proper position sizing
- Set stop losses on every trade
- Never risk more than you can afford to lose
- Combine with fundamental analysis
- Test thoroughly before using real funds
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