Trend Daddy Bitcoin Strategy - Optimized For Automated Trading

Overview:

This algorithm is the end result of years of trading both bitcoin and traditional markets. Over the years I've learned that trying to catch a top or bottom of a move is nearly impossible and results in a lot of pain. Instead, I've learned the money is made somewhere in the middle trading the momentum. That is how I came up with the Trend Daddy algo. Combining multiple different indicators, this script is able to pick up on large trending moves while at the same time avoiding sideways chop.

Signals:

The signals this algorithm produces are simple long and short signals. Keep in mind, this script will NOT attempt to short the top of the market nor will it attempt to catch knives. The signals that are thrown out attempt to play the momentum of the market, not reversals. Always wait for a candle to confirm in order to enter a trade.

Time Frame:

Bitcoin markets are extremely volatile and it is not recommended using this script on any time frame lower than 4 hours, with daily or above being the recommended time frame.

Backtesting:

I have run hundreds of backtests on this algorithm but also keep in mind that backtests do not show future results. I try to be as realistic in my backtests and do not account for any compounding. In the published backtest I ran an account size of $10k USD, only trading $10k USD per trade with no compounding. With this extremely conservative strategy, from day one of Bitcoin being listed on an exchange, this strategy would return roughly 1535% or $15,351 over the past 9 years.

Disclaimer:

Trading in any markets, especially cryptocurrencies involves taking on a great magnitude of risk. Do not trade any money that you are not willing to lose. Furthermore, past performance does not guarantee future results. The best trading device is your mind. Hopefully, this algorithm is the next best thing.