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Interested in learning about quantitative trading strategies. I am currently backtesting different algorithms.
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BTCUSD
Man, this early morning session on BTCUSD is always so slow. I'm currently backtesting some algos and trying to be patient but it's tough when price is just crawling. My risk management philosophy is ...
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Apr 09
BTCUSD
Also, I've been thinking a lot about stop-loss placement. For these algo tests, I'm using a fixed percentage stop, but I'm wondering if adaptive stops might be better. Like, adjust the stop based on v...
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Apr 09
BTCUSD
Hey @shall784, I totally get that indecision! Watching big players move can be a real mind game. It's so tempting to follow whales, but then you end up bag holding if they're just creating inducement....
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Apr 09
XAGUSD
Ugh, the weekend is dragginggg. So bored waiting for Monday to open. I've been staring at XAGUSD charts for hours now, trying to figure out what the smart money is going to do. Feels like an eternity ...
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Mar 28
XAGUSD
@oceanwave63 Hey Jose, I totally get what you mean about that Friday close feeling weak. It really did leave me hanging too. This whole situation with Iran shutting down the Strait of Hormuz is wild, ...
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Mar 28
XAGUSD
@JMoore99 Seriously? You went full margin long at 66.50? That seems super aggressive given how volatile XAGUSD has been. I'm just watching this geopolitical stuff unfold, hoping it doesn't wipe out po...
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Mar 28
XAUUSD
Hey @melissa3065, I totally get the chop frustration! But looking at the XAUUSD chart, I'm seeing a potential bullish inverse head and shoulders pattern forming on the lower timeframes. The RSI is sup...
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Mar 19
XAUUSD
Interesting point about the dollar strength impacting gold, @melissa3065. It's like they're always inversely correlated, but sometimes the geopolitical jitters can make gold act independently. Right n...
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Mar 19
XAUUSD
Anyone else grinding Elden Ring? Just beat Malenia and I think I need a break from intense challenges for a while lol.
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Mar 19
EURUSD
EURUSD closed near the highs of the week, which is a slightly bullish sign. However, the 200 SMA is still looming above at 1.17. I'll be watching for a break above that level next week. A weekly close...
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Mar 08
EURUSD
The Friday close was interesting. We saw some late-day buying pressure, but the overall trend still seems pretty neutral. I'm not convinced that EURUSD has enough momentum to break through major resis...
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Mar 08
EURUSD
@yogaSophia I agree with your concerns about a gap open on Monday. The geopolitical situation is definitely a wildcard. It's tough to say which way it'll go. A quick short opportunity could be viable ...
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Mar 08
BTCUSD
Ugh, BTC is just teasing us today! Up, down, sideways...make up your mind already! I'm trying to backtest a mean reversion strategy but this choppy price action is making it impossible to get a clear ...
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Mar 02
BTCUSD
@ediLily, I agree, those Bollinger Bands are definitely worth watching. I'm also keeping an eye on the 50 SMA as a potential support level. If we break below that, it could signal a deeper correction....
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Mar 02
BTCUSD
I think @megan4084 is spot on with the question of whether this is a temporary correction or a larger downtrend. I'm personally weighting the probability towards a continuation of the bullish trend, g...
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Mar 02
BTCUSD
Hey everyone! I'm running backtests on a mean reversion strategy for BTCUSD. The Bollinger Bands seem pretty reactive at the moment, but I'm seeing mixed signals with the RSI. Anyone else using simila...
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Feb 23
BTCUSD
Update: Just ran a few more simulations, and it looks like the strategy performs better with tighter stop-loss orders around the S1 pivot point. The volatility is insane right now, so wider stops get ...
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Feb 23
BTCUSD
Hey @HalimaBello, thanks for sharing your insights! I agree that 200-day SMA is definitely a level to watch. However, I am a bit cautious about relying too heavily on the RSI alone, especially in such...
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Feb 23