RSIMACDprob4_2 strategy is based on the opening trades using RSI(14)
and MACD(12 26 9) momentum indicators and two Historical Candles. The
strategy works for both side trades opening. The strategy is adjusted
to open orders one times per hour in case the all parameters set are
in line. Just one order could be opened simultaneously. I use 1H
period for both RSI(14) and MACD(12 26 9) indicators as well as for
Historical Candles. First of all the strategy evaluates number of open
positions. When open positions amount is zero the strategy evaluates
two momentum indicators, i. e. 1H RSI(14) and 1H MACD(12 26 9). At the
same time it waits for Historical Candles opening and closing. If the
height of two Historical Candles pointing in the same direction is
more than 30 pips or the height of one Historical Candle is less than
10 pips the strategy does not open any position. Shift integer
parameter of the Historical Candles is set to 1. The indicators work
as follows: if the RSI is turning down below 50 it means that the
losses are greater than the gains, and at the same time the MACD line
on 1H MACD indicator is below the MACDSignal (MACD signal line)
showing that downside momentum is increasing, a sell position is being
opened. However, when the RSI is above 50, it means that the gains are
greater than the losses and the MACD line on 1H MACD indicator is
above the MACDSignal, which signals upward momentum, a buy position is
being opened. Signal line crossovers provide evidence that the trend
in the stock is about to accelerate in the direction of the crossover
but we need a confirmation of the momentum as well. That’s why we
are using the RSI indicator. In this case, the centre line for the RSI
is 50, which is seen as both the support and resistance line for the
indicator. I use EUR/USD pair just because I am watching it for a
quite long time, so in comparison with other currency pairs the
movement of EUR/USD is better known for me. More over the EUR/USD
volatility is not too high and it significantly decreases the risk of
big losses. The SL has been set at 300 pips, in my opinion it’s the
optimal figure taking into account the recent volatile market. The low
settings of SL in such a situation could lead to often and significant
losses. The TP has been set at 4 pips, it was configured by my
personal experience I gained working with EUR/USD. Trade volume has
been set at 8 lots in case to generate the significant profit at the
end of the contest if the strategy would succeed.