ATR Trend Following Strategy

Cryptocurrency

Created: 2023-09-21 15:13:47

Last modified: 3 years ago

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Overview

This strategy uses Average True Range (ATR) to capture price trends and sets stops based on ATR for trend following.

How it Works

Calculate ATR value.
Determine stop loss level based on ATR.
Enter long/short when price breaks stop level.
Lock in profits by adjusting stops dynamically.

Advantages

ATR automatically adjusts stops, no manual intervention needed
Simple and intuitive logic, easy to implement
Helps avoid being trapped, timely stop loss
Profits from riding trends
Trade frequency controlled via ATR parameters

Risks

Poor ATR parameters can cause stops to be too Loose or Tight
Unable to effectively identify trend end
Some time lag exists
Reversals may cut profits

Optimization Directions

Optimize ATR period parameter
Test different ATR multiples for stop distance
Add filters to detect trend reversal
Explore machine learning for parameter optimization
Consider additional profit taking mechanisms

Conclusion

The strategy effectively catches trends using ATR and locks in profits with dynamic stops. Fine tuning parameters can improve performance. But ATR lag cannot be completely eliminated. Overall a simple and practical trend following solution.

Source

Pine

/*backtest
start: 2022-09-14 00:00:00
end: 2023-09-20 00:00:00
period: 1d
basePeriod: 1h
exchanges: [{"eid":"Futures_Binance","currency":"BTC_USDT"}]
*/

strategy(title="ATR Strategy", overlay = true,  commission_type=strategy.commission.percent,commission_value=0.075)
//credits to HPotter for the orginal code
nATRPeriod = input(5)
nATRMultip = input(3.5)

Strategy parameters