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Aggressive

Momentum Alpha V2

Strategy Overview

A trend-following strategy that captures high-volatility breakouts on major pairs. It uses a combination of Donchian Channels for entry and ATR Trailing Stop for risk management. Designed to catch big moves while keeping losses small.

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

How to Use This Strategy

Rebuild Strategy

Validate logic before execution.

Logic Flow

Suitable MarketsTrendBreakoutXAUUSD
filter

ADX Trend Filter

Checks if ADX > 25 to ensure market is trending.

entry

Donchian Breakout

Enter Long when price breaks 20-day High.

risk

ATR Trailing Stop

Trailing stop set at 3x ATR from High.

exit

Trend Reversal

Exit when price closes below 10-day Low.

Backtesting Performance

Win Rate

42.5%

Max Drawdown

18.2%

Profit Factor

1.85

Total Trades

1240

Disclaimer: Past performance does not guarantee future results. Backtest Period: 2020-2024.

Risk Management & Position Sizing

Rec. Risk %

Recommended risk per trade

1.0%

Min Capital

Minimum capital required

$5,000

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.