Stepwise Pyramiding Moving Average Breakout Strategy

Pine ScriptBreakout Machine learning Trend following

Author: ChaoZhang
Complexity: Intermediate · 180 lines
Parameters: 18
Backtest bar: 3h · intraday
Tested on: BTC/USDT · futures

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Overview

This strategy uses a stepwise pyramiding approach based on the comparison between the current close price and previous close price to determine the market direction. When a long opportunity is identified, it will long with multiple gradual entries. When a short opportunity is identified, it will short with multiple gradual entries. The number of entries can be set through parameters. At the same time, the strategy incorporates time frame filters where trading signals are only generated within the configured trading time frame.

Strategy Logic

Compare current bar's close price (close) with previous bar's close price (close[1]). If close > close[1], it is determined as a long opportunity and set longCondition=1. If close < close[1], it is determined as a short opportunity and set shortCondition=1.
Within the allowed trading time frame, if longCondition=1, it will long with multiple gradual entries. If shortCondition=1, it will short with multiple gradual entries.
The number of entries is set through the pyramiding parameter, which can be configured from 1 to 5, with 4 as the default.
A stop loss condition is set after each entry in case the market reverses.
Trading signals can be output to different trading interfaces such as toast or telegram.

The strategy mainly considers the advantages of breakout and moving average strategies. During long or short opportunities, it uses a stepwise pyramiding approach to better follow the trend while controlling risks. It also incorporates time frame filters to avoid generating signals during non-major trading sessions.

Advantage Analysis

Stepwise pyramiding follows trends better.
Adjustable number of entries makes it more flexible.
Supports different trading interfaces for scalability.
Has stop loss mechanisms to control risks.
Time frame filter avoids false signals.

Risk Analysis

Improper parameter settings may lead to larger losses.
Network issues may prevent timely stop loss.
Parameters need adjustments for different products.
Need timely stop loss to lock in profits.

Solutions:

Default 4 entries is appropriate.
Check network connectivity.
Adjust parameters according to product characteristics.
Set stop loss levels.

Optimization Directions

Consider adding more indicators to judge signal strength.
Test parameter optimization results across different products.
Incorporate machine learning algorithms to optimize parameters.
Enhance risk management mechanisms.

Summary

This stepwise pyramiding moving average breakout strategy integrates the advantages of trend following and risk control. When effective signals are identified, it uses stepwise pyramiding to follow the trend while controlling risk exposure through configurable number of entries. It also incorporates functionalities like time frame filter to avoid false signals. The strategy can be further optimized in many aspects and has great extensibility. In general, it is very effective for trending products and is strongly recommended.

Parameters

Name	Default	What it controls
v_input_1	timestamp(31 Jan 2024 00:00 +0900)	(?매매 시간세팅)매매 시작
v_input_2	timestamp(31 Dec 2030 00:00 +0900)	매매 종료
v_input_string_1	0	(?봇선택)봇선택: POA \| TVEXTBOT
v_input_string_2	아무거나입력	(?계정정보)계정
v_input_string_3		TVExtBot 인증키
v_input_float_1	4	(?진입 세팅)분할진입수
v_input_string_4		(?진입주문 메세지입력)롱 진입1
v_input_string_5		롱 진입2
v_input_string_6		롱 진입3
v_input_string_7		롱 진입4
v_input_string_8		롱 진입5
v_input_string_9		숏 진입1
v_input_string_10		숏 진입2
v_input_string_11		숏 진입3
v_input_string_12		숏 진입4
v_input_string_13		숏 진입5
v_input_string_14		(?종료주문 메세지입력)롱 전체종료
v_input_string_15		숏 전체종료

Source Pine Script

/*backtest
start: 2024-01-05 00:00:00
end: 2024-02-04 00:00:00
period: 3h
basePeriod: 15m
exchanges: [{"eid":"Futures_Binance","currency":"BTC_USDT"}]
*/

// This Pine Script™ code is subject to the terms of the Mozilla Public License 2.0 at https://mozilla.org/MPL/2.0/
// © torresbitmex

//@version=5
strategy("torres_strategy_real_test_v1.0", process_orders_on_close=true, overlay=true, initial_capital=1000, default_qty_type=strategy.percent_of_equity, default_qty_value=100, commission_value=0.03, calc_on_order_fills=false, pyramiding=4)

in_trade(int start_time, int end_time) =>    
    allowedToTrade = (time>=start_time) and (time<=end_time)
    if barstate.islastconfirmedhistory
        var myLine = line(na)
        line.delete(myLine)
        myLine := line.new(start_time, low, start_time, high, xloc=xloc.bar_time, color = color.rgb(255, 153, 0, 50), width = 3, extend = extend.both, style = line.style_dashed)
    allowedToTrade

// 매매시간세팅
start_time = input(timestamp("31 Jan 2024 00:00 +0900"), title="매매 시작", group='매매 시간세팅')
end_time = input(timestamp("31 Dec 2030 00:00 +0900"), title="매매 종료", group='매매 시간세팅')
start_trade = true
bgcolor(start_trade ? color.new(color.gray, 90)   : color(na))


var bool Alarm_TVExtbot = false
var bool Alarm_Alert = false

bot_mode = input.string(title='봇선택', defval = "POA", options = ["TVEXTBOT", "POA"], group = "봇선택", inline = '1')
if bot_mode == "TVEXTBOT"
    Alarm_TVExtbot := true
else if bot_mode == "POA"
    Alarm_Alert := true
else
    Alarm_TVExtbot := false
    Alarm_Alert := false

// 계정정보
account = input.string(title='계정', defval='아무거나입력', inline='1', group='계정정보')
token = input.string(title='TVExtBot 인증키', defval='', inline='1', group='계정정보')

mul_input = input.float(4, minval=1, maxval=5, step=1, title="분할진입수", group='진입 세팅', inline='1')
// 진입주문메세지입력
buyOrderid = input.string(title='롱 진입1', defval='', group='진입주문 메세지입력', inline='2')
buyOrderid2 = input.string(title='롱 진입2', defval='', group='진입주문 메세지입력', inline='3')
buyOrderid3 = input.string(title='롱 진입3', defval='', group='진입주문 메세지입력', inline='4')
buyOrderid4 = input.string(title='롱 진입4', defval='', group='진입주문 메세지입력', inline='5')
buyOrderid5 = input.string(title='롱 진입5', defval='', group='진입주문 메세지입력', inline='6')
sellOrderid = input.string(title='숏 진입1', defval='', group='진입주문 메세지입력', inline='2')
sellOrderid2 = input.string(title='숏 진입2', defval='', group='진입주문 메세지입력', inline='3')
sellOrderid3 = input.string(title='숏 진입3', defval='', group='진입주문 메세지입력', inline='4')
sellOrderid4 = input.string(title='숏 진입4', defval='', group='진입주문 메세지입력', inline='5')
sellOrderid5 = input.string(title='숏 진입5', defval='', group='진입주문 메세지입력', inline='6')

// 종료주문메세지입력
buycloseOrderid = input.string(title='롱 전체종료', defval='', group='종료주문 메세지입력', inline='1')
sellcloseOrderid = input.string(title='숏 전체종료', defval='', group='종료주문 메세지입력', inline='1')

longCondition = 0, shortCondition = 0

if(close[1] < close)
    longCondition := 1
else
    longCondition := 0
if(close[1] > close)
    shortCondition := 1
else
    shortCondition := 0

if start_trade
    if Alarm_Alert
        if strategy.position_size == 0
            if (longCondition == 1)
                strategy.entry("buy1", strategy.long, alert_message = buyOrderid)

            if (shortCondition == 1)
                strategy.entry("sell1", strategy.short, alert_message = sellOrderid)

        if strategy.position_size > 0
            if (longCondition == 1)
                if (strategy.opentrades == 1) and (mul_input == 2 or mul_input == 3 or mul_input == 4 or mul_input == 5)
                    strategy.entry("buy2", strategy.long, alert_message = buyOrderid2)  
                if (strategy.opentrades == 2) and (mul_input == 3 or mul_input == 4 or mul_input == 5)
                    strategy.entry("buy3", strategy.long, alert_message = buyOrderid3)  
                if (strategy.opentrades == 3) and (mul_input == 4 or mul_input == 5)
                    strategy.entry("buy4", strategy.long, alert_message = buyOrderid4)  
                if (strategy.opentrades == 4) and (mul_input == 5)
                    strategy.entry("buy5", strategy.long, alert_message = buyOrderid5)  

        if strategy.position_size < 0
            if (shortCondition == 1)
                if (strategy.opentrades == 1) and (mul_input == 2 or mul_input == 3 or mul_input == 4 or mul_input == 5)
                    strategy.entry("sell2", strategy.short, alert_message = sellOrderid2)  
                if (strategy.opentrades == 2) and (mul_input == 3 or mul_input == 4 or mul_input == 5)
                    strategy.entry("sell3", strategy.short, alert_message = sellOrderid3)  
                if (strategy.opentrades == 3) and (mul_input == 4 or mul_input == 5)
                    strategy.entry("sell4", strategy.short, alert_message = sellOrderid4)
                if (strategy.opentrades == 4) and (mul_input == 5)
                    strategy.entry("sell5", strategy.short, alert_message = sellOrderid5)

        if (longCondition == 1 and strategy.position_size > 0)
            if mul_input == 1 and strategy.opentrades == 1
                strategy.close_all(comment='롱전체종료', alert_message = buycloseOrderid)
            if mul_input == 2 and strategy.opentrades == 2
                strategy.close_all(comment='롱전체종료', alert_message = buycloseOrderid)
            if mul_input == 3 and strategy.opentrades == 3
                strategy.close_all(comment='롱전체종료', alert_message = buycloseOrderid)
            if mul_input == 4 and strategy.opentrades == 4
                strategy.close_all(comment='롱전체종료', alert_message = buycloseOrderid)
            if mul_input == 5 and strategy.opentrades == 5
                strategy.close_all(comment='롱전체종료', alert_message = buycloseOrderid)
        if (shortCondition == 1 and strategy.position_size < 0)
            if mul_input == 1 and strategy.opentrades == 1
                strategy.close_all(comment='숏전체종료', alert_message = sellcloseOrderid)
            if mul_input == 2 and strategy.opentrades == 2
                strategy.close_all(comment='숏전체종료', alert_message = sellcloseOrderid)
            if mul_input == 3 and strategy.opentrades == 3
                strategy.close_all(comment='숏전체종료', alert_message = sellcloseOrderid)
            if mul_input == 4 and strategy.opentrades == 4
                strategy.close_all(comment='숏전체종료', alert_message = sellcloseOrderid)
            if mul_input == 5 and strategy.opentrades == 5
                strategy.close_all(comment='숏전체종료', alert_message = sellcloseOrderid)
    else if Alarm_TVExtbot
        if strategy.position_size == 0
            if (longCondition == 1)
                strategy.entry("buy1", strategy.long, alert_message = '롱 1차 진입 ?? TVM:{"orderid":"' + buyOrderid + '","memo":"' + account + '","token":"' + token + '"}:MVT')

            if (shortCondition == 1)
                strategy.entry("sell1", strategy.short, alert_message = '숏 1차 진입 ?? TVM:{"orderid":"' + sellOrderid + '","memo":"' + account + '","token":"' + token + '"}:MVT')

        if strategy.position_size > 0
            if (longCondition == 1)
                if (strategy.opentrades == 1) and (mul_input == 2 or mul_input == 3 or mul_input == 4 or mul_input == 5)
                    strategy.entry("buy2", strategy.long, alert_message = '롱 2차 진입 ?? TVM:{"orderid":"' + buyOrderid2 + '","memo":"' + account + '","token":"' + token + '"}:MVT')  
                if (strategy.opentrades == 2) and (mul_input == 3 or mul_input == 4 or mul_input == 5)
                    strategy.entry("buy3", strategy.long, alert_message = '롱 3차 진입 ?? TVM:{"orderid":"' + buyOrderid3 + '","memo":"' + account + '","token":"' + token + '"}:MVT')  
                if (strategy.opentrades == 3) and (mul_input == 4 or mul_input == 5)
                    strategy.entry("buy4", strategy.long, alert_message = '롱 4차 진입 ?? TVM:{"orderid":"' + buyOrderid4 + '","memo":"' + account + '","token":"' + token + '"}:MVT')  
                if (strategy.opentrades == 4) and (mul_input == 5)
                    strategy.entry("buy5", strategy.long, alert_message = '롱 5차 진입 ?? TVM:{"orderid":"' + buyOrderid5 + '","memo":"' + account + '","token":"' + token + '"}:MVT') 

        if strategy.position_size < 0
            if (shortCondition == 1)
                if (strategy.opentrades == 1) and (mul_input == 2 or mul_input == 3 or mul_input == 4 or mul_input == 5)
                    strategy.entry("sell2", strategy.short, alert_message = '숏 2차 진입 ?? TVM:{"orderid":"' + sellOrderid2 + '","memo":"' + account + '","token":"' + token + '"}:MVT')  
                if (strategy.opentrades == 2) and (mul_input == 3 or mul_input == 4 or mul_input == 5)
                    strategy.entry("sell3", strategy.short, alert_message = '숏 3차 진입 ?? TVM:{"orderid":"' + sellOrderid3 + '","memo":"' + account + '","token":"' + token + '"}:MVT')  
                if (strategy.opentrades == 3) and (mul_input == 4 or mul_input == 5)
                    strategy.entry("sell4", strategy.short, alert_message = '숏 4차 진입 ?? TVM:{"orderid":"' + sellOrderid4 + '","memo":"' + account + '","token":"' + token + '"}:MVT')
                if (strategy.opentrades == 4) and (mul_input == 5)
                    strategy.entry("sell5", strategy.short, alert_message = '숏 5차 진입 ?? TVM:{"orderid":"' + sellOrderid5 + '","memo":"' + account + '","token":"' + token + '"}:MVT')
        
        if (longCondition == 1 and strategy.position_size > 0)
            if mul_input == 1 and strategy.opentrades == 1
                strategy.close_all(comment='롱전체종료', alert_message = '롱 종료 ?⛔TVM:{"orderid":"' + buycloseOrderid + '","memo":"' + account + '","token":"' + token + '"}:MVT')
            if mul_input == 2 and strategy.opentrades == 2
                strategy.close_all(comment='롱전체종료', alert_message = '롱 종료 ?⛔TVM:{"orderid":"' + buycloseOrderid + '","memo":"' + account + '","token":"' + token + '"}:MVT')
            if mul_input == 3 and strategy.opentrades == 3
                strategy.close_all(comment='롱전체종료', alert_message = '롱 종료 ?⛔TVM:{"orderid":"' + buycloseOrderid + '","memo":"' + account + '","token":"' + token + '"}:MVT')
            if mul_input == 4 and strategy.opentrades == 4
                strategy.close_all(comment='롱전체종료', alert_message = '롱 종료 ?⛔TVM:{"orderid":"' + buycloseOrderid + '","memo":"' + account + '","token":"' + token + '"}:MVT')
            if mul_input == 5 and strategy.opentrades == 5
                strategy.close_all(comment='롱전체종료', alert_message = '롱 종료 ?⛔TVM:{"orderid":"' + buycloseOrderid + '","memo":"' + account + '","token":"' + token + '"}:MVT')            
        if (shortCondition == 1 and strategy.position_size < 0)
            if mul_input == 1 and strategy.opentrades == 1
                strategy.close_all(comment='숏전체종료', alert_message = '숏 종료 ?⛔TVM:{"orderid":"' + sellcloseOrderid + '","memo":"' + account + '","token":"' + token + '"}:MVT')
            if mul_input == 2 and strategy.opentrades == 2
                strategy.close_all(comment='숏전체종료', alert_message = '숏 종료 ?⛔TVM:{"orderid":"' + sellcloseOrderid + '","memo":"' + account + '","token":"' + token + '"}:MVT')
            if mul_input == 3 and strategy.opentrades == 3
                strategy.close_all(comment='숏전체종료', alert_message = '숏 종료 ?⛔TVM:{"orderid":"' + sellcloseOrderid + '","memo":"' + account + '","token":"' + token + '"}:MVT')
            if mul_input == 4 and strategy.opentrades == 4
                strategy.close_all(comment='숏전체종료', alert_message = '숏 종료 ?⛔TVM:{"orderid":"' + sellcloseOrderid + '","memo":"' + account + '","token":"' + token + '"}:MVT')
            if mul_input == 5 and strategy.opentrades == 5
                strategy.close_all(comment='숏전체종료', alert_message = '숏 종료 ?⛔TVM:{"orderid":"' + sellcloseOrderid + '","memo":"' + account + '","token":"' + token + '"}:MVT')

Published by ChaoZhang on the FMZ strategy square · last modified 2024-02-05. Collected in the Quant Trading Vault. Unvalidated research: re-test with your own data and costs before trusting it.

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