CVD MA Ribbon Cross + HTF RSI Trend Strategy

CVD MA Ribbon Cross + HTF RSI is a trend-following strategy that combines a moving-average ribbon, cumulative volume delta (CVD), and a higher-timeframe RSI filter. The goal is to catch sustained directional moves and stay in them, while filtering out as much chop as possible.

The strategy is designed for intraday trading (1–5 minute charts) and works well as a signal engine for 0DTE options, index futures, and highly liquid stocks/ETFs.

Core Logic

MA Ribbon Trend

Two EMAs (Fast & Slow) form a ribbon.

A bullish regime starts when the Fast EMA crosses above the Slow EMA.

A bearish regime starts when the Fast EMA crosses below the Slow EMA.

CVD Confirmation

Cumulative Volume Delta is pulled from a lower timeframe and anchored to a higher timeframe.

Long signals only trigger when CVD is above the zero line on the bull cross bar.

Short signals only trigger when CVD is below the zero line on the bear cross bar.

Higher-Timeframe RSI Filter

A higher-TF RSI (default 15m) is used as an extra trend filter.

Longs require RSI > bullish level (e.g. 55–60).

Shorts require RSI < bearish level (e.g. 45–40).

This keeps you out of fake crosses when CVD is riding the zero line.

Optional Higher-TF EMA Filter

You can also require price to be above/below a higher-timeframe EMA so entries stay aligned with the larger trend.

Chop Filter (MA Separation vs ATR)

On each cross, the distance between Fast and Slow EMA is compared to ATR.

If the ribbon isn’t separated enough (flat MA, tight range), the signal is ignored.

Entries & Exits

One trade per confirmed cross:

Bull cross + CVD > 0 + RSI Bull (+ filters) → enter Long (or flip from Short to Long).

Bear cross + CVD < 0 + RSI Bear (+ filters) → enter Short (or flip from Long to Short).