Trend Following5m / 15m CandlesComplexity: Beginner

Dual EMA Golden Cross Momentum

A classic trend-following system that captures strong directional momentum when a fast Exponential Moving Average crosses above a slow Exponential Moving Average, confirmed by RSI and ADX trend strength filters.

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Mathematical Logic & Formula Formulation

Trigger = Cross(EMA_9, EMA_21) confirmed by (RSI_14 > 55) and (ADX_14 > 20)

Deterministic Entry Rules

Long Entry (BUY)

  • 9 EMA crosses ABOVE 21 EMA on completed candle close.
  • RSI(14) is strictly GREATER than 55.0 (confirming bullish momentum).
  • ADX(14) is GREATER than 20.0 (filtering out sideways chop).

Short Entry (SELL)

  • 9 EMA crosses BELOW 21 EMA on completed candle close.
  • RSI(14) is strictly LESS than 45.0 (confirming bearish momentum).
  • ADX(14) is GREATER than 20.0.

Exit Criteria & Stop Loss Protection

Initial Stop Loss1.0% from Entry Price OR Recent Swing Low (whichever is closer). Trailing SL activates after +1.0% gain to lock breakeven.
Target Profit2.0% - 3.5% initial target (Partial exit 50% at +2%, trail remaining with 9 EMA).
Risk/Reward Expectancy1 : 2.5

Strategy Configuration Specs

Market Segment:NSE Equities, Nifty & BankNifty Futures
Candle Timeframe:5m / 15m Candles
Risk-to-Reward Ratio:1 : 2.5
Throttling Compliance:≤ 10 OPS Enforced
Required TA-Lib Indicators:
EMA (9, Close)EMA (21, Close)RSI (14, Close)ADX (14)

Risk Management Controls

  • Position sizing limited to 2% capital risk per trade.
  • Max 3 trades per trading session to avoid overtrading.
  • Auto-kill execution if daily portfolio drawdown exceeds 3%.
Target Trader Profile:Ideal for intraday equity traders and index futures seeking high win-rate trending setups.
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