Dual Moving Average Crossover Momentum Strategy

Author: ChaoZhang, Date: 2023-11-16 17:25:13
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Overview

This strategy utilizes the dual moving average crossover principle, combines the MACD indicator for trend judgment and cross background highlighting, and confirms entries with pattern dots, aiming to capture mid-term trends in the market. The main logic is to enter when the direction of the moving averages changes, stand out cross points with MACD background colors, and determine momentum by the change in MACD histogram colors.

Strategy Logic

The strategy builds dual moving averages using fast EMA and slow EMA, and determines the trend direction based on the crossover between the fast and slow lines. It also calculates the MACD and Signal, and plots their difference as a histogram.

According to the code, the fast line length is 12 and the slow line length is 26, representing short-term and long-term trends. The Signal length is 9 for additional smoothing.

Crossover logic:

trend_up = macd > signal: fast line crosses above slow line, indicating short-term uptrend
trend_dn = macd < signal: fast line crosses below slow line, indicating short-term downtrend

Crossover point detection:

cross_UP = signal[1] >= macd[1] and signal < macd: fast line crosses slow line from below
cross_DN = signal[1] <= macd[1] and signal > macd: fast line crosses slow line from above

Histogram color change determines momentum strength:

histA_IsUp = Histogram column growing and greater than 0, momentum strengthening in uptrend
histA_IsDown = Histogram column declining but still greater than 0, momentum weakening in uptrend
Same logic below 0

Advantages

Dual moving averages determine mid-term trend, avoid short-term noise
MACD assists in judging short-term trends and momentum for higher profitability
Histogram color change helps identify better entry timing
Crossover background color highlights signals
Customizable moving average periods suit different market environments
Adjustable MACD parameters optimize the indicator
Provides multiple entry confirmations: trend, crossover, pattern breakout

Risks

Dual MAs insensitive to short-term fluctuations, may miss short-term opportunities
Poor MACD effect with improper parameter settings, may generate false signals
Entries based solely on MAs and MACD have some blind spots
No stop loss mechanism results in risk of expanding losses
Lack of strict money management and position sizing

Possible solutions:

Combine other indicators to define short-term swing ranges and control risk
Optimize MACD parameters and test on different markets
Add pattern, momentum etc. to confirm signals
Establish stop loss mechanisms to limit loss size
Add money management module to size positions based on capital

Optimization Directions

Test and optimize MA parameter combinations for more market adaptability
Try different MA types like VWAP, Bollinger midline etc.
Consider trading volume to avoid false breakouts
Incorporate RSI etc. to confirm overbought/oversold
Build robust stop loss mechanisms like trailing stop, volatility stop etc.
Incorporate position sizing based on account size
Consider machine learning for parameter optimization
Expand strategy universe for enhanced portfolio approach

Conclusion

This strategy integrates dual moving average trend filtering and MACD momentum, adds pattern features, building a relatively stable mid-term trading system. The key advantage lies in capturing the major trend while avoiding short-term noise. But there are also areas that could be improved, like adding stop loss mechanisms and risk management. Overall this serves as a valuable conceptual example, but requires comprehensive testing and refinements for live trading.

/*backtest
start: 2022-11-15 00:00:00
end: 2023-11-15 00:00:00
period: 1d
basePeriod: 1h
exchanges: [{"eid":"Futures_Binance","currency":"BTC_USDT"}]
*/

//@version=5
strategy(title="Histogram MacD MVP_V2.1", shorttitle="Histogram MacD MVP_2.1")
//Plot Inputs
res           = input.timeframe("",  "Indicator TimeFrame")
fast_length   = input.int(title="Fast Length", defval=12)
slow_length   = input.int(title="Slow Length", defval=26)
src           = input.source(title="Source", defval=close)
signal_length = input.int(title="Signal Smoothing", minval = 1, maxval = 999, defval = 9)
sma_source    = input.string(title="Oscillator MA Type", defval="EMA", options=["SMA", "EMA"])
sma_signal    = input.string(title="Signal Line MA Type", defval="EMA", options=["SMA", "EMA"])
// Show Plots T/F
show_macd     = input.bool(true, title="Show MACD Lines", group="Show Plots?", inline="SP10")
show_macd_LW  = input.int(3, minval=0, maxval=5, title = "MACD Width", group="Show Plots?", inline="SP11")
show_signal_LW= input.int(2, minval=0, maxval=5, title = "Signal Width", group="Show Plots?", inline="SP11")
show_Hist     = input.bool(true, title="Show Histogram", group="Show Plots?", inline="SP20")
show_hist_LW  = input.int(5, minval=0, maxval=5, title = "-- Width", group="Show Plots?", inline="SP20")
show_trend    = input.bool(true, title = "Show MACD Lines w/ Trend Color", group="Show Plots?", inline="SP30")
show_HB       = input.bool(false, title="Show Highlight Price Bars", group="Show Plots?", inline="SP40")
show_cross    = input.bool(false, title = "Show BackGround on Cross", group="Show Plots?", inline="SP50")
show_dots     = input.bool(true, title = "Show Circle on Cross", group="Show Plots?", inline="SP60")
show_dots_LW  = input.int(5, minval=0, maxval=5, title = "-- Width", group="Show Plots?", inline="SP60")

//show_trend    = input(true, title = "Colors MACD Lines w/ Trend Color", group="Show Plots?", inline="SP5")
// MACD Lines colors
col_macd      = input.color(#FF6D00, "MACD Line  ",  group="Color Settings", inline="CS1")
col_signal    = input.color(#2962FF, "Signal Line  ",  group="Color Settings", inline="CS1")
col_trnd_Up   = input.color(#4BAF4F, "Trend Up      ",  group="Color Settings", inline="CS2")
col_trnd_Dn   = input.color(#B71D1C, "Trend Down    ",  group="Color Settings", inline="CS2")
// Histogram Colors
col_grow_above = input.color(#26A69A, "Above   Grow",  group="Histogram Colors", inline="Hist10")
col_fall_above = input.color(#FF5252, "Fall",  group="Histogram Colors", inline="Hist10")
col_grow_below = input.color(#FF5252, "Below Grow",  group="Histogram Colors", inline="Hist20")
col_fall_below = input.color(#f8f524, "Fall",  group="Histogram Colors", inline="Hist20")
// Alerts T/F Inputs
alert_Long    = input.bool(true, title = "MACD Cross Up", group = "Alerts", inline="Alert10")
alert_Short   = input.bool(true, title = "MACD Cross Dn", group = "Alerts", inline="Alert10")
alert_Long_A  = input.bool(false, title = "MACD Cross Up & > 0", group = "Alerts", inline="Alert20")
alert_Short_B = input.bool(false, title = "MACD Cross Dn & < 0", group = "Alerts", inline="Alert20")
// Calculating
fast_ma = request.security(syminfo.tickerid, res, sma_source == "SMA" ? ta.sma(src, fast_length) : ta.ema(src, fast_length))
slow_ma = request.security(syminfo.tickerid, res, sma_source == "SMA" ? ta.sma(src, slow_length) : ta.ema(src, slow_length))
macd = fast_ma - slow_ma
signal = request.security(syminfo.tickerid, res, sma_signal == "SMA" ? ta.sma(macd, signal_length) : ta.ema(macd, signal_length))
hist = macd - signal
// MACD Trend and Cross Up/Down conditions
trend_up   = macd > signal
trend_dn   = macd < signal
cross_UP   = signal[1] >= macd[1] and signal < macd
cross_DN   = signal[1] <= macd[1] and signal > macd
cross_UP_A = (signal[1] >= macd[1] and signal < macd) and macd > 0
cross_DN_B = (signal[1] <= macd[1] and signal > macd) and macd < 0
// Condition that changes Color of MACD Line if Show Trend is turned on..
trend_col = show_trend  and trend_up ? col_trnd_Up : trend_up ? col_macd : show_trend  and trend_dn ? col_trnd_Dn: trend_dn ? col_macd : na 

//Var Statements for Histogram Color Change
var bool histA_IsUp = false
var bool histA_IsDown = false
var bool histB_IsDown = false
var bool histB_IsUp = false
histA_IsUp   := hist == hist[1] ? histA_IsUp[1] : hist > hist[1] and hist > 0
histA_IsDown := hist == hist[1] ? histA_IsDown[1] : hist < hist[1] and hist > 0
histB_IsDown := hist == hist[1] ? histB_IsDown[1] : hist < hist[1] and hist <= 0
histB_IsUp   := hist == hist[1] ? histB_IsUp[1] : hist > hist[1] and hist <= 0

hist_col =  histA_IsUp ? col_grow_above : histA_IsDown ? col_fall_above : histB_IsDown ? col_grow_below : histB_IsUp ? col_fall_below :color.silver 

// Plot Statements
//Background Color
bgcolor(show_cross and cross_UP ? col_trnd_Up : na, editable=false)
bgcolor(show_cross and cross_DN ? col_trnd_Dn : na, editable=false)
//Highlight Price Bars
barcolor(show_HB and trend_up ? col_trnd_Up : na, title="Trend Up", offset = 0, editable=false)
barcolor(show_HB and trend_dn ? col_trnd_Dn : na, title="Trend Dn", offset = 0, editable=false)
//Regular Plots
plot(show_Hist and hist ? hist : na, title="Histogram", style=plot.style_columns, color=color.new(hist_col ,0),linewidth=show_hist_LW)
plot(show_macd  and signal ? signal : na, title="Signal", color=color.new(col_signal, 0),  style=plot.style_line ,linewidth=show_signal_LW)
plot(show_macd  and macd ? macd : na, title="MACD", color=color.new(trend_col, 0),  style=plot.style_line ,linewidth=show_macd_LW)
hline(0, title="0 Line", color=color.new(color.gray, 0), linestyle=hline.style_dashed, linewidth=1, editable=false)
plot(show_dots and cross_UP ? macd : na, title="Dots", color=color.new(trend_col ,0), style=plot.style_circles, linewidth=show_dots_LW, editable=false)
plot(show_dots and cross_DN ? macd : na, title="Dots", color=color.new(trend_col ,0), style=plot.style_circles, linewidth=show_dots_LW, editable=false)

//Alerts
if alert_Long and cross_UP
    alert("Symbol = (" + syminfo.tickerid + ") TimeFrame = (" + timeframe.period + ") Current Price (" + str.tostring(close) + ") MACD Crosses Up.", alert.freq_once_per_bar_close)

if alert_Short and cross_DN
    alert("Symbol = (" + syminfo.tickerid + ") TimeFrame = (" + timeframe.period + ") Current Price (" + str.tostring(close) + ") MACD Crosses Down.", alert.freq_once_per_bar_close)
//Alerts - Stricter Condition - Only Alerts When MACD Crosses UP & MACD > 0 -- Crosses Down & MACD < 0
if alert_Long_A and cross_UP_A
    alert("Symbol = (" + syminfo.tickerid + ") TimeFrame = (" + timeframe.period + ") Current Price (" + str.tostring(close) + ") MACD > 0 And Crosses Up.", alert.freq_once_per_bar_close)

if alert_Short_B and cross_DN_B
    alert("Symbol = (" + syminfo.tickerid + ") TimeFrame = (" + timeframe.period + ") Current Price (" + str.tostring(close) + ") MACD < 0 And Crosses Down.", alert.freq_once_per_bar_close)


if (histA_IsUp)
	strategy.entry("buy", strategy.long, comment="buy")
if (histA_IsDown)
	strategy.entry("sell", strategy.short, comment="sell")

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