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Asian Session Scalper

Strategy Overview

Low-volatility mean reversion strategy designed for the Tokyo session. Targets small moves with high precision using Bollinger Bands and RSI.

MarketForex / CFD
Timeframe4H / Daily
TypeSystematic
Suitable ForIntermediate
By ZenTraderLast updated: 2 days ago

How to Use This Strategy

Rebuild Strategy

Validate logic before execution.

Logic Flow

Suitable MarketsScalpingMean ReversionUSDJPY
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Time Session

Only trade between 00:00 - 06:00 GMT.

entry

Bollinger Reversion

Enter when price touches Lower Band (2SD).

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RSI Filter

RSI must be < 30 (Oversold).

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Mean Reversion

Exit when price touches Middle Band.

Backtesting Performance

Win Rate

68.4%

Max Drawdown

4.5%

Profit Factor

2.1

Total Trades

3500

Disclaimer: Past performance does not guarantee future results. Backtest Period: 2022-2024.

Risk Management & Position Sizing

Rec. Risk %

Recommended risk per trade

2.0%

Min Capital

Minimum capital required

$1,000

Broker Execution & Order Handling

Slippage SensitivityMedium
Spread ImpactHigh

Strategy FAQ

Is this strategy suitable for beginners?

This strategy requires some understanding of market structure. We recommend paper trading for at least 2 weeks before live execution.

Which broker is best for this strategy?

Due to the tight stop losses, an ECN broker with raw spreads is highly recommended to minimize transaction costs.