System 3 - Emerald
Multi-Bar Price Pattern Recognition with Trend Filter
A pattern-based day trading system for NQ futures on 20-minute bars that identifies specific multi-bar close/open relationships while confirming directional bias with an exponential moving average and trend strength indicators. Uses day-specific parameters optimized for each weekday.
Key Features
- Three-bar close/open ratio pattern analysis
- EMA trend confirmation for directional bias
- ADX threshold for trend strength validation
- Time-based position holding limits
- Session-based trading (no overnight positions)
Core Technical Components
Price Pattern Recognition
Analyzes relationships between close and open prices across multiple bars
- •Examines current bar and previous 2 bars
- •Close/Open ratio calculations to identify momentum
- •Specific ratio thresholds for entry validation
Trend Confirmation System
Validates entries with moving average and trend strength
- •Exponential moving average for directional bias
- •ADX above minimum threshold requirement
- •Ensures trades align with prevailing trend
Trade Execution Logic
Entry Requirements
Long Entry
- →Specific close/open ratios across current and previous 2 bars
- →ADX above minimum threshold
- →Close above exponential moving average
Short Entry
- →Specific close/open ratios across current and previous 2 bars
- →ADX above minimum threshold
- →Close below exponential moving average
Exit Scenarios
- Fixed bars held exit (time-based)
- Fixed percentage stop loss
- End of session exit
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Risk Disclaimer
Trading futures involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. Past performance is not indicative of future results. The performance data shown represents historical backtesting and simulation results. Actual trading results may differ significantly. You should carefully consider whether trading is appropriate for you in light of your experience, objectives, financial resources, and other relevant circumstances.