Over the years, I have repeatedly found that forex markets are mean reverting in general, with the possible exception of the JPY pairs. Does mean reversion apply to weekend gaps as well? And if it does, can we program a strategy to exploit this phenomenon? Before finding out, let’s cover some causes and examples of […]

Ever wondered how you can harness the efficiency of genetic algorithms to automatically generate profitable trading strategies? I’ll explain how genetic algorithms work, why you should use them, and show you how to setup StrategyQuant’s genetic builder! Use walk-forward analysis to take your out-of-sample testing to the next level! I’ll cover the concept and benefits […]

Trend following is a reliable income generator for many retail traders. Jumping aboard a trend after a pullback or consolidation is a great way to improve your win rate and entry price. Here I’ll illustrate how you can use inside bars to predict trend continuation for the M30 GBPJPY. What is an Inside Bar? An […]

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As algorithmic traders, identifying support and resistance levels can be a challenge. Market structures that are easily discernable by the human eye are sometimes tedious to program. Fortunately, pivot points provide a simple mathematical definition of support and resistance levels. In this post, I’ll explain how pivot points are calculated, and how you can combine […]