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Smart Trend Strategy

Low Risk

A classic trend-following approach using multi-timeframe EMA alignment and pullback entries for consistent, lower-risk trading.

Take Profit Target
1-2%
Stop Loss
0.5-1%
Best For
Trend Following

Key Indicators

EMA20/EMA50

Multi-timeframe Analysis

RSI

ZigZag Swings

Volume

How It Works

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Analyze primary trend (5m timeframe):

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- Uptrend: EMA20 > EMA50 (bullish cross, HH/HL in ZigZag)

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- Downtrend: EMA20 < EMA50 (bearish cross, LL/LH in ZigZag)

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Wait for pullback on 1m entry timeframe:

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- Price retraces toward EMA20

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- ZigZag forms lower-low pullback structure

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Confirm reversal on 1m:

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- Candle closes above EMA20

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- RSI crosses above 50 (LONG) or below 50 (SHORT)

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- ZigZag confirms reversal

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Enter with weight-matrix scoring for confidence

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Stop loss: 1.5x ATR or local structure

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Targets: 1-2% based on trend strength

Entry Conditions

Long Trade

  • 5m: EMA20 > EMA50 + ZigZag HH/HL
  • 1m: Price near EMA20
  • Candle closes above EMA20
  • RSI crosses above 50
  • Volume confirmation

Short Trade

  • 5m: EMA20 < EMA50 + ZigZag LL/LH
  • 1m: Price near EMA20
  • Candle closes below EMA20
  • RSI crosses below 50
  • Volume confirmation

Advantages

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Trend-following = highest win rates

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Clear entry signals

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Multi-confirmation reduces risk

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Works in trending markets (60% of time)

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Good R/R ratios

Requirements & Best Markets

Technical Requirements

Multi-timeframe EMAs (1m + 5m), RSI on 1m, ZigZag detector, Volume analysis

Best Trading Markets

Strong trending markets, Post-breakout consolidation, High timeframe trends

Ready to Use This Strategy?

Configure this strategy in your EDISON settings to start trading.

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