Setup Instructions
Exponential Moving Averages (EMA):
Use two EMAs:
50-period EMA for the overall trend.
20-period EMA for shorter-term movements.
Trend Confirmation:
If the 20 EMA is above the 50 EMA, focus on buy opportunities.
If the 20 EMA is below the 50 EMA, focus on sell opportunities.
Stochastic Oscillator:
Set Stochastic to a 14, 3, 3 period (default).
Overbought level = 80; Oversold level = 20.
Look for crossovers:
Buy: Stochastic %K crosses above %D in the oversold zone (below 20).
Sell: Stochastic %K crosses below %D in the overbought zone (above 80).
Entry and Exit Rules
Buy Signal:
The 20 EMA is above the 50 EMA, confirming an uptrend.
The Stochastic Oscillator is in the oversold zone (below 20), and %K crosses above %D.
Enter when the price retraces to and bounces off the 20 EMA in the direction of the trend.
Sell Signal:
The 20 EMA is below the 50 EMA, confirming a downtrend.
The Stochastic Oscillator is in the overbought zone (above 80), and %K crosses below %D.
Enter when the price retraces to and rejects off the 20 EMA in the direction of the trend.
Stop Loss and Take Profit
Stop Loss:
For buy trades: Place the stop loss below the recent swing low.
For sell trades: Place the stop loss above the recent swing high.
Take Profit:
Use a risk-to-reward ratio of 1:2 or higher.
Alternatively, exit the trade when Stochastic reaches the opposite extreme (80 for buys, 20 for sells).
Example
Scenario: GBP/USD on a 15-minute chart.
The 20 EMA is above the 50 EMA, indicating an uptrend.
The Stochastic Oscillator dips below 20, and %K crosses above %D.
Enter a buy trade when the price bounces off the 20 EMA.
Place a stop loss below the nearest swing low and a take profit at twice the risk.
Tips for Success
Avoid Choppy Markets: Ensure the EMAs are diverging, and there’s a clear trend.
Use Stochastic for Confirmation: Only take trades when the Stochastic Oscillator aligns with the EMA trend.
Combine with Price Action:
Watch for candlestick patterns (e.g., pin bars, engulfing candles) near the 20 EMA for additional confirmation.
Practice Discipline: Stick to your stop-loss and take-profit rules.