System 9 - Lapis

ROC Momentum with Volume Confirmation

A swing trading system for NQ futures on 60-minute bars. Combines Rate of Change momentum, EMA trend strength, volume surge detection, and MACD confirmation for high-probability swing entries.

Instrument
NQ (E-mini NASDAQ-100)
Timeframe
60 minutes
Type
Swing Trading
Direction
Long & Short

Key Features

  • Rate of Change (ROC) momentum analysis
  • EMA trend strength confirmation
  • Volume surge detection filter
  • MACD multi-factor confirmation
  • Separate long/short parameter optimization
  • Multi-day position holding for swing trades

Core Technical Components

ROC Momentum System

Rate of change for momentum detection

  • ROC measures price momentum over lookback period
  • Threshold crossings trigger signals
  • Identifies acceleration in price movement
  • Separate parameters for long and short

EMA Trend Filter

Trend direction confirmation

  • Price position relative to EMA
  • Ensures alignment with prevailing trend
  • Different EMA periods for optimization

Volume Surge Detection

Volume spike confirmation

  • Volume compared to moving average
  • Surge threshold for entry validation
  • Confirms institutional participation
  • Filters low-conviction moves

MACD Confirmation

Additional momentum validation

  • MACD histogram direction
  • Signal line relationship
  • Multi-factor entry confirmation

Trade Execution Logic

Entry Requirements

Long Entry

  • ROC above bullish momentum threshold
  • Close above EMA trend filter
  • Volume surge detected (above average)
  • MACD confirms bullish momentum

Short Entry

  • ROC below bearish momentum threshold
  • Close below EMA trend filter
  • Volume surge detected (above average)
  • MACD confirms bearish momentum

Exit Scenarios

  • Percentage-based profit target
  • Percentage-based stop loss
  • Separate parameters for long and short trades
  • 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.