System 5 - Garnet

Volatility Regime Adaptive System

A swing trading system for ES futures on 100-minute bars. Automatically adapts between trending and ranging market regimes using volatility switch indicator. Different risk parameters for each regime to optimize performance.

Instrument
ES (E-mini S&P 500)
Timeframe
100 minutes
Type
Swing Trading
Direction
Long & Short

Key Features

  • Automatic volatility regime detection
  • Dual strategy modes (ranging vs trending)
  • RSI + MACD signal combination
  • Regime-specific risk parameters
  • Adaptive stop loss and profit targets
  • Holds positions overnight for larger moves

Core Technical Components

Volatility Regime Detection

Identifies current market state

  • Standard deviation of returns analysis
  • Percentile ranking of current volatility
  • Switches between high and low volatility modes
  • Dynamic regime thresholds

RSI Momentum Signals

Momentum threshold triggers

  • RSI crossings for entry timing
  • Different thresholds for each regime
  • Overbought/oversold detection

MACD Confirmation

Trend momentum validation

  • MACD histogram direction changes
  • Signal line crossover confirmation
  • Momentum continuation patterns

Trade Execution Logic

Entry Requirements

Long Entry

  • Trending regime: RSI above threshold + MACD bullish
  • Ranging regime: RSI crosses above oversold + MACD signal
  • Volatility regime confirmed by switch indicator

Short Entry

  • Trending regime: RSI below threshold + MACD bearish
  • Ranging regime: RSI crosses below overbought + MACD signal
  • Volatility regime confirmed by switch indicator

Exit Scenarios

  • Trending regime: Larger profit target, tighter stop
  • Ranging regime: Smaller profit target, wider stop
  • Regime-adaptive risk management
  • Positions held until target or stop hit

View Actual Trading Results

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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.