Arrow's Flexible MA Cross Strategy [API Ready]

Arrow's High-Frequency MA Cross Scalper [API Ready] By: © ArrowTrade

=== OVERVIEW ===

This strategy is engineered for high-frequency trading and scalping opportunities, utilizing rapid Moving Average (MA) crossovers coupled with essential filters and precise risk management tools. Developed by ArrowTrade, it's specifically designed for seamless integration with automated trading systems via API (webhooks, etc.), enabling swift execution of short-term signals.

While adaptable, its core design favors capturing small, quick price movements typical of scalping approaches.

=== CORE LOGIC ===

Entry Signal: Primary entries are triggered by the crossover/crossunder of a Fast MA and a Slow MA. Configurable MA types (EMA, SMA, WMA, HMA, VWMA) and periods allow fine-tuning signal sensitivity for different market rhythms.
Trend Filter (Optional): A longer-term MA acts as a regime filter. When enabled, entries are only permitted in the direction of this broader trend, aiming to avoid counter-trend scalps in strongly directional markets.
Confirmation Filters (Optional):
ATR Volatility Filter: Designed to pause entries during extremely flat or "dead" markets where volatility drops below a dynamic threshold (based on average ATR). This helps prevent whipsaws in non-trending, low-energy conditions.
Volume Filter: Validates entry signals by requiring a minimum level of market participation (volume compared to its moving average). This helps avoid entries based on low-liquidity spikes or insignificant price action.

=== RISK MANAGEMENT SUITE (Crucial for Scalping) ===

Initial Volatility Stop: An ATR-based initial stop provides an objective starting point for risk definition on each trade, adapting to recent volatility. Tighter multipliers are often preferred for scalping.
ATR Trailing Stop: Essential for dynamic markets. Trails the stop loss behind favorable price action, aiming to protect profits on successful scalps while cutting losses relatively quickly if the move reverses. Fine-tune the ATR period and multiplier for desired responsiveness.
Break-Even Stop (Optional): Can be configured to automatically move the stop to entry (plus buffer) once TP1 is hit or price travels a specific ATR distance. Useful for quickly neutralizing risk on a trade that has shown initial promise.
Dual Take Profit Levels:
TP1: Designed for rapid, partial profit-taking. Set a tight percentage target and define the portion (%) of the position to close (e.g., 50%). This secures initial gains quickly, a key element in many scalping systems.
TP2: Target for the remaining portion of the position, aiming for a slightly larger move if the initial momentum continues.
Fixed Quantity Sizing: Enables precise control over position size per trade, crucial for consistent risk application in high-frequency environments and straightforward API command generation.

=== INTENDED USE: HIGH-FREQUENCY & API AUTOMATION ===

This strategy is purpose-built for traders leveraging API automation for high-frequency scalping.

Parameter Tuning for Scalping: Achieve higher signal frequency by using:
Shorter Fast MA Period and Slow MA Period.
Faster MA Types like EMA or HMA.
Tighter Initial Stop ATR Multiplier and Trailing ATR Multiplier.
Smaller TP1 Target (%) and potentially TP2 Target (%).
Careful adjustment of ATR Volatility Filter and Volume Filter thresholds to balance signal frequency with noise reduction.
API Integration: The strategy's clear entry (MA Cross + Filters OK) and exit logic (SL Hit, TP Limit Hit) generates unambiguous signals. Use TradingView alerts (alertcondition or native strategy alerts) configured with webhook URLs to trigger your external trading bot (e.g., 3Commas, PineConnector, custom solutions) for near-instantaneous order execution. The fixed quantity simplifies the payload sent to your API endpoint.

=== RISK MANAGEMENT FOR SCALPING ===

High-frequency trading requires extremely disciplined risk management:

Position Size (qtyValue): CRITICAL. Calculate this based on a small, fixed percentage of your capital risked per trade (e.g., 0.25% - 1%) relative to your initial stop distance. Due to the high number of trades, even small consistent losses can accumulate rapidly if sizing is too large.
Stop Loss: NON-NEGOTIABLE. Always use stops. Scalping often benefits from tighter initial stops combined with an aggressive trailing stop to protect small gains.
Commissions & Slippage: Account for these meticulously in settings and backtests. High trade frequency means these costs significantly impact net profitability. Ensure commission_value and slippage inputs reflect your actual trading environment.
Overfitting: Be highly aware of overfitting during optimization, especially with many parameters. Validate results on out-of-sample data or through forward testing.

=== CUSTOMIZATION & OPTIMIZATION ===

Explore different Signal Source options (e.g., hlc3) for potentially smoother MA signals.
Systematically optimize MA lengths, filter parameters, ATR multipliers, and TP percentages using TradingView's Strategy Tester, focusing on metrics like Profit Factor, Sharpe Ratio (or Sortino), and Net Profit while keeping Max Drawdown within acceptable limits.
Test different combinations of the optional filters. Sometimes fewer filters can perform better.

=== DISCLAIMER ===

Trading involves substantial risk. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
This script is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.

© ArrowTrade makes no guarantees regarding the performance or profitability of this strategy.
You are solely responsible for all trading decisions and risk management. Always perform thorough testing and validation before deploying any strategy with real capital. Adjust all settings, especially risk parameters, to your specific needs.