ETH MACD EMA Trend Pullback
Buy ETH on a 4‑hour chart when MACD crosses above the signal line above zero and price is above the 50‑EMA, with a stop below the recent swing low (at least 1 ATR) and exit on a MACD cross down or a 3 R profit target,...
Market Crypto
Style Pullback
Timeframe Swing 4h-1D (4h)
Level Advanced
Tools EMA, MACD, ATR
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3 months tested, 28% win rate, average -0.13R, max drawdown 13.8%. ETH, 1h candles. Past results do not guarantee future results.
The rules
Setup Lane (first to light up) crypto Instrument(s) ETH-USD Primary timeframe 4h Slow EMA length 50 Trend rule (exact) Price above 50 EMA Momentum confirmation (optional) MACD line above signal line and both above zero
Trigger Pullback definition Pullback to 50 EMA or recent swing low Pullback invalidation (when the setup is dead) Price closes below 50 EMA or MACD crosses below zero
Entry Entry trigger MACD line crosses above signal line while both above zero and price above 50 EMA Order type Market
Stop Initial stop Below most recent swing low, at least 1 ATR away ATR length (if ATR stop) 14 ATR multiple 1
Exit Trailing stop method MACD crosses back below signal line Profit target (optional) 3R
Risk Risk per trade 1% Max concurrent positions 1
Strengths Clear momentum and trend filter combine for entry Fixed fractional risk limits exposure Stop based on swing low plus ATR adapts to volatility Profit target gives a defined favorable risk‑reward Risks MACD is a lagging indicator, may cause delayed entries or exits ATR‑based stop can be too wide in low‑volatility periods, increasing loss potential 50‑EMA may not filter false breakouts in choppy markets Crypto’s 24/7 volatility can cause slippage and stop‑out gaps Source
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