System 5 - Garnet

Adaptive Volatility Regime Swing System

A sophisticated swing trading system for ES futures on 100-minute bars that automatically switches between range-bound and trending market strategies based on volatility analysis, with regime-specific risk parameters.

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)
  • Range mode uses RSI and MACD signals
  • Trend mode uses SMA directional filter
  • Regime-specific stop loss and profit targets

Core Technical Components

Volatility Switch

Determines current market regime using volatility analysis

  • Standard deviation of returns over lookback period
  • Percentile ranking of current volatility
  • Switches between high and low volatility modes

Range Mode Indicators

Used when volatility is high (ranging market)

  • RSI crossing above/below thresholds
  • MACD histogram direction changes
  • Signal lookback for confirmation

Trend Mode Indicators

Used when volatility is low (trending market)

  • Simple moving average for trend direction
  • Price position relative to SMA
  • Volatility below trend threshold

Trade Execution Logic

Entry Requirements

Long Entry

  • Range Mode: RSI crosses above lower threshold + MACD long signal
  • OR Trend Mode: Close > SMA + Low volatility
  • Appropriate volatility regime confirmed

Short Entry

  • Range Mode: RSI crosses below upper threshold + MACD short signal
  • OR Trend Mode: Close < SMA + Low volatility
  • Appropriate volatility regime confirmed

Exit Scenarios

  • Trend mode: Larger stop loss, larger profit target
  • Range mode: Smaller profit target, larger stop loss
  • Regime-adaptive risk management

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.